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Thoughts on Television

October 12th, 2008 | Comments Off

Let’s talk TV. CSI Miami: The new ME, played by Megalyn Echikunwoke, has an energy and a freshness that helps the show. For the last two years this CSI franchise has become too much like a David Lynch / “Twin Peaks” clone. Big Bang Theory: This comedy continues to be one of our must sees of the week. The lovely wife adores the nerdish interplay. I adore Kaley Cuoco and I am enjoying the unwanted interpersonal growth that the character Sheldon Cooper is undergoing. Sarah Connor Chronicles: We are both annoyed by the ongoing pussification of John Connor. I don’t think the writers quite know where they’re headed. Bones: Another must see. I am glad that the stupid cannibal plot line from last year is gone. The on-going search to find a replacement for … Read entire article »

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10 Television Shows I Remember from Childhood

July 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Now, before you youngins start mocking me, remember that I grew up in rural New York before cable TV. The CBS station in Buffalo was the easiest and clearest we could pull in with our down-in-the-valley rooftop antenna. The Ed Sullivan Show OK, I remember three things about Ed’s show. He would recognize people in the audience, presumably famous people, but as a kid who knew? Topo Gigo, the mouse puppet, that has a crush on Ed. Mom and Dad would make sure we saw the mouse puppet. “I loooooove jew, Meester Soooleeevon!” And, well, four things, the guy with the spinning plates on the poles. Dad and I would be entranced trying to figure which one would fall. Finally, the ventriloquist with the voice in the box, Senor Wences. “S’all right?” … Read entire article »

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