Yes, we’re discussing a finale again, and you know what that means — spoilers. Prior to its premiere this past fall, I was all excited for Fringe. After the premiere I was a little distressed, and soon grew more so. … Read More ›
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Searching Out The Man who Shot Liberty Valance
“This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” It may be folly to try and write a review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. The film, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne,… Read More ›
Did Trump Make the Right Choice – The Celebrity Apprentice Finale
This whole discussion is pretty much a spoiler if you haven't watched the finale – forewarned is forearmed… Last night, Donald Trump selected Joan Rivers as the second celebrity apprentice. I have spent a lot of time thinking about that…. Read More ›
Alan Alda Rocks 30 Rock
Oh 30 Rock, how I love you and your guest stars. It's like you've gone out and made a show just for me — you've had Salma Hayek on repeatedly this season, and now, last night, you had Alan Alda… Read More ›
Wednesdays at 10pm I’m Usually Enjoying The Unusuals
Why do I do this to myself? Am I a glutton for punishment? Is there any possible other reason for me watching a television week after week which I know, I just know won’t do good numbers and which doesn’t… Read More ›
Wednesdays at 10pm I
Why do I do this to myself? Am I a glutton for punishment? Is there any possible other reason for me watching a television week after week which I know, I just know won’t do good numbers and which doesn’t… Read More ›
The Apprentice UK – Sir Alan Sugar’s Domain
I'm always very curious to see how shows from one country get ported for another country. Last night, BBC America started airing The Apprentice UK, which is pretty much the same show we know and love to hate here, but… Read More ›
Returning to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with a Big Splash
This week, Disney is releasing the fifth title in their Mickey Mouse Clubhouse series. Entitled Mickey’s Big Splash, the DVD features four episodes of the series, three of which have aired previously on the Disney Channel. As with the earlier… Read More ›
The Amazing Race Passes by Jennifer and her Bladder
I've said it before and I'll say it again – when on a reality show you really need to consider your actions, you have to believe that the show is going to be edited to heighten the drama, attitude, and… Read More ›
NBC Looks to 2009-2010 Season
In their continued attempt to ignore the traditional “Upfront” model of presenting their television slate to advertisers, NBC today held an “Infront” in which they announced some of their programming for the 2009-2010 television season. NBC is set to announce… Read More ›
My Name is Earl "Borrows" from old Episodes to Find the Funny
I complain when it’s warranted, but let it not be said that I don’t say good things about a shown when that’s warranted, too. For instance, I’m very happy to tell you that last season My Name is Earl completely… Read More ›
Jack McCoy gets Political on Law & Order
The original Law & Order has succeeded for years on end with a revolving door cast. Sure, there have been names and faces that we came to know and love (we still miss you, Jerry Orbach), but even their leaving… Read More ›
A Last Look (for this Season) at Last Restaurant Standing
BBC America’s Last Restaurant Standing wound up it’s second season last night. I found it quite interesting to watch Raymond Blanc have to make his decision about with whom he wanted to go into business. On one side of the… Read More ›
Chuck-ing it All Into the Season Finale
Last night NBC aired what might – but hopefully won’t – be the series finale of their grossly underrated Chuck. The series, starring Zachary Levi, focuses on an average guy who just happens to have all the top secret intel… Read More ›
Choosing Sides on The Celebrity Apprentice
One of the critical things to making a reality show successful is providing the audience with contestants to root for and against. Think about it, if you're watching a reality show you constantly wish to see some people win and,… Read More ›
Salma Hayek’s Triumphant Return to 30 Rock
Being that you're a dedicated, devoted, virtually obsessed fan of this column and that you not only read it on a regular basis, but pass it along to all of your friends (something for which I thank you greatly), I… Read More ›
An Open Letter to ABC Re: Lost
Dear ABC, Ow! Ow! Uncle! Uncle! We give in, whatever it is that you want, we’ll happily do. Whatever it is that you need, we’ll accomplish. Just tell us what it is that you’re looking for and we’ll give it… Read More ›
Television Celebrates Earth Day?!?
Today is, my television has repeatedly made me aware, Earth Day. What does that mean from a televisual point of view? Let's figure it out together… Nickelodeon and some of the Nick channels will apparently be going dark for a… Read More ›
Top Gear Comes to DVD!!
BBC America isn’t in every home in this country, it’s not even in every home that has cable. Additionally, not everyone has the internet and therefore not everyone can download BBC America shows from iTunes. Those are, perhaps, the only… Read More ›
A Closer Look at Last Night’s Reality TV
I don’t really watch that much reality television… okay, yes, I watch some, but I watch way less, I think, than the average television junkie. Anyway, Sunday night is quickly becoming my favorite night of reality television (Top Gear being… Read More ›
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