Fuzzy Bus

Tuscaloosa is a gorgeous place. A big city with a lot of heart, and even though there’s a pretty delightful metropolitan atmosphere here, there are also plenty of reminders that it’s always Alabama. In that way, it can provide a sense of home while also being a gateway to the world at large, which really is the best of both worlds.

For those who work in the television industry, especially in any kind of creative capacity, there are more worlds out there than could ever meet the eye, and this kind of spirit is fostered in the place. That’s how it worked with Tom Cherones, born here in 1939 and raised here, and after a little time away, it’s where he returned.

During the time away, he did some work on General Hospital and My Sister Sam, and eventually landed a gig directing News Radio. That show is considered to be a kind of holy grail in some circles, one that was under-appreciated in its life on the small screen, but had its fans that were absolutely wild about the show. Then Cherones went on to produce and also direct more than 80 episodes of Seinfeld . Perhaps you’ve heard of it.

It’s a wonderful life, and he’s been there for some of the most iconic moments of this new media generation, and it’s a wonderful thing that he’s back. Now he’s teaching at UA , where students can learn from someone who’s certainly familiar with the ropes. His teaching style is very much oriented on the students, and helping them to fulfill their visions, which demonstrates a great generosity of spirit.

In a city where there are some very old houses, and at the same time some very contemporary hotels, Tuscaloosa shows that many things can exist simultaneously, and that the blend of old and new, past and present, and student and teacher, can make for some very lovely times.

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