Matt Buckler: Rolling Stones getting documentary treatment

Jun. 22—Perhaps this is nothing to brag about, but I remember the circumstances surrounding the first time I saw the Rolling Stones.

They appeared on "The Hollywood Palace" in 1964, the third British musical group to make it big in America following the Beatles and the Dave Clark Five.

Unlike the Beatles and the Dave Clark Five, however, the Stones had a wild image.

Guest host Dean Martin invited the audience to return after a station break by saying, "Please don't leave me here with the Rolling Stones."

That was a long time ago, however, and the Stones have been rock icons for almost 60 years.

Epix, a premium movie service, will commemorate the long history of the Rolling Stones when it airs "My Life as a Rolling Stone," a four-part series that will premiere Aug. 7.

The documentary was produced by the BBC and will examine the many sides of the Rolling Stones.

There have been other Rolling Stones documentaries, including "Gimme Shelter." This new series, however, will have 60 years of memories from which to draw.

The Stones have been many things to many people. At the top of the list, is that they are great musicians. No wonder they have been around since the '60s. Even Dino would have to be impressed.

Faldo fade

When Nick Faldo climbs off the tower of the 18th hole at the Wyndham Championships Aug. 7, he won't be climbing back on.

Faldo announced his retirement as a CBS commentator, a job he had held since 2006. Faldo, 64, thinks its time to say goodbye to Jim Nantz and all of us golf fans.

CBS didn't waste any time in replacing him. Trevor Immelman, who has been working with CBS and the Golf Channel since 2019, will take over as lead analyst.

"Sir Nick has had a remarkable career on Network television for nearly 20 years and is one of the most accomplished golfers to ever sit in the 18th tower," CBS sports president Sean McManus said in a press release.

Faldo came to CBS from ABC, where he did a limited number of tournaments. He became a full-time commentator for CBS.

It was sometimes difficult to comprehend what he was talking about, but golf fans never complained. Apparently, when you win six major championships you have instant credibility.

As soon as the announcement was made, there was speculation that Faldo may be jumping to the new LIV Tour.

The speculation didn't last very long — Faldo quickly refuted it during an appearance on Dan Patrick's radio show.

Maybe he just needs some time to play a little golf.

Bialik sidelined

Mayim Bialik is between seasons of "Jeopardy!," on which she is an alternate host, and Fox's sitcom, "Call Me Cat," a series on which she is the headliner.

Even though she won't miss any camera time, Bialik is not happy. She is the latest celebrity to contract COVID-19 and says it is no joke.

"I'm feeling better ... but I still don't have a ton of energy," Bialik said in a release.

Bialik has been vaccinated and boosted, but was diagnosed with the disease Monday.

She also said she thought she was safe when she went out, but apparently she wasn't safe enough.

"Part of me feels guilty that I went out," Bialik said. "I feel guilty. I feel sad. And I'm worried about the world again and our health in the world."

Bialik's condition reminds us that it still may be a while before we start looking at COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror.

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