Rob Kates
@robertkates.bsky.social
#Television director, #latenight #TV historian, music/film/radio addict, Michigan State grad (Go Spartans!), #Rush #VanHalen #BeastieBoys #ChicagotheBand #TheWho #JohnnyCarson #DavidLetterman
The Sims Free Play. I like designing the houses.
September 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Sims Free Play. I like designing the houses.
I found out that today is national ice cream day. Isn't every day ice cream day? I can eat it if it's 100 degrees outside or -20 degrees.
July 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I found out that today is national ice cream day. Isn't every day ice cream day? I can eat it if it's 100 degrees outside or -20 degrees.
If you're ever in Flint, Michigan, I'd recommend checking out Applewood, the estate of auto tycoon C.S. Mott. It is beautiful and admission is free.
July 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If you're ever in Flint, Michigan, I'd recommend checking out Applewood, the estate of auto tycoon C.S. Mott. It is beautiful and admission is free.
I love classic cars, always have.
July 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I love classic cars, always have.
Created by Chat GPT, here are Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen. #NBC #TonightShow #latenight #TV
April 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Created by Chat GPT, here are Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen. #NBC #TonightShow #latenight #TV
Chat GPT made this image of me with our cat Molly.
April 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Chat GPT made this image of me with our cat Molly.
Lorne Michaels, Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Dana Carvey. What a group! #SNL #TV #entertainment #Television #latenight #NBC
February 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Lorne Michaels, Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Dana Carvey. What a group! #SNL #TV #entertainment #Television #latenight #NBC
Dodge Brothers Graham Truck 1928 #truck #automobile
December 10, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Dodge Brothers Graham Truck 1928 #truck #automobile
December 10, 2024 at 4:26 AM
There is nothing easy about losing a pet. Last week my wife and I had to say goodbye to Travis, our beloved cat of 14 years. He was a sweet boy.
December 10, 2024 at 12:24 AM
There is nothing easy about losing a pet. Last week my wife and I had to say goodbye to Travis, our beloved cat of 14 years. He was a sweet boy.
Mel Blanc (1908 - 1989).
November 20, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Mel Blanc (1908 - 1989).
Travis the cat...one cool dude.
November 19, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Travis the cat...one cool dude.
Congrats to Conan O'Brien! He will host the 2025 Oscars on ABC. His podcast is top notch.
November 19, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Congrats to Conan O'Brien! He will host the 2025 Oscars on ABC. His podcast is top notch.
I love Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, always have, since I was a kid.
November 19, 2024 at 4:57 AM
I love Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, always have, since I was a kid.
Here were Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon on Johnny's final show, 5-22-1992. End of an era. The king of late night TV.
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Here were Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon on Johnny's final show, 5-22-1992. End of an era. The king of late night TV.
This is one of my favorite podcasts. Dana and David are so funny. This show has lots of behind-the-scenes SNL talk.
November 19, 2024 at 4:49 AM
This is one of my favorite podcasts. Dana and David are so funny. This show has lots of behind-the-scenes SNL talk.
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper. What a gorgeous painting.
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper. What a gorgeous painting.
Who doesn't love The Muppets?
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Who doesn't love The Muppets?