[TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Blue Bloods

2010-09-24 Thread sallym...@gmail.com
On Sep 24, 11:08 pm, "Kevin M." wrote: > My mom would want me to add she still thinks Tom Selleck is a "hunk," > but we both agreed that -- at least in the pilot -- he is barely a > supporting character in the show. I quite agree with Mother M. Tom is still quite easy on the eyes, but they've be

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Blue Bloods

2010-09-24 Thread Kevin M.
It is the TV series "Parenthood" with badges. My mom would want me to add she still thinks Tom Selleck is a "hunk," but we both agreed that -- at least in the pilot -- he is barely a supporting character in the show. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You receive

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tower Climbing

2010-09-24 Thread Gil Templeton
Honestly, I couldn't get thru the whole thing.  These guys deserve 5 Stars/min... - Original Message - From: "jeffrey marousek" To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 10:35:25 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Tower Climbing I've done it...more times than

[TV orNotTV] Re: Interesting '30 Rock' moment (MINOR SPOILERS)

2010-09-24 Thread M-D November
Did anyone else notice the writing credits for "Ricky" and "Ronnie" in the TGS end credits? (I'll give everyone a moment to try and figure out the reference.) On Sep 24, 8:05 pm, PGage wrote: > On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Joe Coughlin wrote: > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 3:32 PM

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tower Climbing

2010-09-24 Thread jeffrey marousek
I've done it...more times than I can count. Towerhands are a unique bunch. They deserve more respect than they are often given. The dateline show nbc ran called 'tower dogs' was an insult to the industry. On Sep 24, 2010 12:09 AM, "Ben Scripps" wrote: Ever wondered what it was like to climb to t

[TV orNotTV] Does anyone besides me scuddle along the "Fringe"?

2010-09-24 Thread Televisionary
I'm really enjoying that series. -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to tvornottv-u

Re: [TV orNotTV] Zucker leaving when Comcast takes over

2010-09-24 Thread PGage
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Steve Rhodes wrote: > From an interview with Hollywood Reporter (if this is all he can say > about how badly > he screwed up with Conan & Leno, he better never run for political office): > (SNIP) > > Zucker: I think a lot of people were disappointed about our abil

[TV orNotTV] "Star Tours"/"West Wing" connection

2010-09-24 Thread Kevin M.
Folks who visit Disneyland or Disney World next year (who have two working eyes, as opposed to my one) will be treated to a revamp of the "Star Wars" themed attraction. "Star Tours" will be 3D and feature flights to multiple destinations. But the new "Star Tours" will be, in keeping with the Lucas

Re: [TV orNotTV] Digest for tvornottv@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 11 Topics

2010-09-24 Thread Jay Rubin
Thought some of you folks might like to take a look at my Fall Preview. I've done it each year since 2002. http://fallpreview.letterten.com On Sep 24, 2010, at 4:51 PM, tvornottv+nore...@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv/topics >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Interesting '30 Rock' moment (MINOR SPOILERS)

2010-09-24 Thread PGage
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Joe Coughlin wrote: > > > On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Steve Timko wrote: > >> What do others think about Kenneth the Page turning up working at CBS' >> "Late Show With David Letterman?" >> Letterman is clearly a fan of "30 Rock" and has no problem shilling fo

[TV orNotTV] Harlan Ellison preparing to die

2010-09-24 Thread Kevin M.
One of my favorite writers (whom I had the extreme privilege of meeting when I was interning on The Tom Snyder Show) says the end is near, and his next convention appearance (this weekend at MadCon) will be his last. He's also given orders that anything he hasn't finished by the time he drops is to

[TV orNotTV] Re: "Stephen Colbert" appears at House Judiciary Subcommittee Meeting

2010-09-24 Thread Greg Diener
On Sep 24, 6:35 pm, David Bruggeman wrote: > A link to the hearing website, where you can read Colbert's written > testimony.   > It veers notably from his spoken remarks, at least according to old man > Conyers. > > http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/hear_100924.html > > A link to the webcas

Re: [TV orNotTV] Zucker leaving when Comcast takes over

2010-09-24 Thread Steve Rhodes
>From an interview with Hollywood Reporter (if this is all he can say about how badly he screwed up with Conan & Leno, he better never run for political office): Zucker: I regret how publicly that played out. But that was just an example of not being afraid to take a chance. That one didn't work o

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Stephen Colbert" appears at House Judiciary Subcommittee Meeting

2010-09-24 Thread David Bruggeman
A link to the hearing website, where you can read Colbert's written testimony. It veers notably from his spoken remarks, at least according to old man Conyers. http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/hear_100924.html A link to the webcast (Real Audio, I think). http://judiciary.edgeboss.net/real-

Re: [TV orNotTV] Drew Carey's dramatic weight loss

2010-09-24 Thread Jim Ellwanger
Kevin M. wrote: > On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Joe Hass wrote: >> Right Kevin. "Huffington Post." Admit it: you're really reading it for >> the Howard Huge cartoons. > > I confess. Parade has been my periodical of choice ever since they > stopped publishing Highlights magazine. 1. Highlights

Re: [TV orNotTV] Interesting '30 Rock' moment (MINOR SPOILERS)

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Hass
There is much discussion of this over on Sepinwall's Hitfix post. I mentioned a while back that I actually caught up on the entire series of 30 Rock over the summer. My take was this: Sepinwall was right that, inevitably, Paula and Pete have undoubtedly done far, far worse, and the series has note

Re: [TV orNotTV] Drew Carey's dramatic weight loss

2010-09-24 Thread Kevin M.
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Joe Hass wrote: > Right Kevin. "Huffington Post." Admit it: you're really reading it for > the Howard Huge cartoons. I confess. Parade has been my periodical of choice ever since they stopped publishing Highlights magazine. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Interesting '30 Rock' moment (MINOR SPOILERS)

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Coughlin
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Steve Timko wrote: > What do others think about Kenneth the Page turning up working at CBS' > "Late Show With David Letterman?" > Letterman is clearly a fan of "30 Rock" and has no problem shilling for the > show or Tina Fey. > At some level I couldn't wonder if s

[TV orNotTV] Interesting '30 Rock' moment (MINOR SPOILERS)

2010-09-24 Thread Steve Timko
What do others think about Kenneth the Page turning up working at CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman?" Letterman is clearly a fan of "30 Rock" and has no problem shilling for the show or Tina Fey. At some level I couldn't wonder if someone was sending a signal that "30 Rock" might go to NBC if th

Re: [TV orNotTV] Drew Carey's dramatic weight loss

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Hass
Right Kevin. "Huffington Post." Admit it: you're really reading it for the Howard Huge cartoons. On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 2:28 PM, Kevin M. wrote: > I don't generally sit around reading Parade magazine, but HuffPo > linked to this article and since the Scottish Conan Guy has mentioned > it a few

[TV orNotTV] Drew Carey's dramatic weight loss

2010-09-24 Thread Kevin M.
I don't generally sit around reading Parade magazine, but HuffPo linked to this article and since the Scottish Conan Guy has mentioned it a few times recently, I thought I'd read up on Drew. http://www.parade.com/health/2010/09/26-drew-carey.html?index=1 I certainly need to follow in his (much th

[TV orNotTV] "Stephen Colbert" appears at House Judiciary Subcommittee Meeting

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Hass
Colbert's character went to a vegetable farm in NY earlier in the year, and was invited to speak as part of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. After being asked to leave by Rep John Conyers, only to be rebuffed by the committee chair who

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Katy Perry 'Sesame Street' appearance yanked off the air

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Hass
Elmo goes on GMA this morning to say he had a good time and wants to have another play date with "Miss Katy." NY Times: http://sn.im/160v66 On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Bob in Jersey wrote: > > Sesame Workshop's next tack will be to parody "True Blood", sez the > NYDN ('toob available) > >

[TV orNotTV] Re: Katy Perry 'Sesame Street' appearance yanked off the air

2010-09-24 Thread Bob in Jersey
Sesame Workshop's next tack will be to parody "True Blood", sez the NYDN ('toob available) http://ow.ly/2JugY -- BOB -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send emai

[TV orNotTV] NBC/Universal signs/extends deal with Netflix

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Hass
Entire series of Friday Night Lights, Psych, In Plain Sight, and Monk. All seasons except the current one for 30 Rock, The Office and Law & Order: SVU. And more. http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/netflix-inks-deal-with-nbc-universal-to-beef-up-watch-instantly/18308 This just makes their "99

[TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Detroit 187

2010-09-24 Thread Mike B.
According to FlashForward, they play at Oxide Energy Stadium. Other Detroit-based series include Home Improvement and Martin, even though neither of those even attempted to film in Michigan. The amount of hype around here for this is pretty surprising. That's just how depressed this part of the

[TV orNotTV] What's In Bing Crosby's Wine Cellar?

2010-09-24 Thread Joe Hass
Baseball historians have been searching for a full recording of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series (Bill Mazeroski's home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the game 10-9 and the series for the Pirates). It will air on MLB Network in December. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/sports/baseball/24cr

Re: [TV orNotTV] Zucker leaving when Comcast takes over

2010-09-24 Thread Steve Rhodes
New York Times has an interview. He says it was a mistake to move Leno to Prime Time but doesn't mention how badly he handled Conan He admits he didn't leave voluntarily (ie he was fired) http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/zucker-announces-departure-from-nbc/ -- Steve Rhodes ht

Re: [TV orNotTV] Zucker leaving when Comcast takes over

2010-09-24 Thread Gil Templeton
Hmmm...article, and the email, does make you wonder what Comcast is up to. - Original Message - From: "Steve Rhodes" To: "tvornottv" Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 11:07:21 AM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Zucker leaving when Comcast takes over Even though they kept insisting he woul

[TV orNotTV] Zucker leaving when Comcast takes over

2010-09-24 Thread Steve Rhodes
Even though they kept insisting he would stay, even though his contract was extended last year to 2013 http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/cnbc-zucker-wont-make-comcast-merger/ -- Steve Rhodes http://flickr.com/photos/ari/ photos http://twitter.com/tigerbeat -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (T

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Bones in-season repeats?

2010-09-24 Thread David Risner
I know mother's don't usually like to use Hulu, but last night's Bones is available on Hulu today. -- David Risner Software Engineer MERLOT, California State University On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Bob in Jersey wrote: > > televisiongirl, to moi: > > Last season's finale is on TNT Wednesd

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Now that the season is starting

2010-09-24 Thread Jason Carpio
I really like Community, more so than TBBT and Cougar Town On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 10:55 AM, David Risner wrote: > First, sitcoms are what I like to watch the most on TV. The summer was > brutal because there weren't any new sitcoms other than the last, great My > Boys. I did go through a lot

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Now that the season is starting

2010-09-24 Thread David Risner
First, sitcoms are what I like to watch the most on TV. The summer was brutal because there weren't any new sitcoms other than the last, great My Boys. I did go through a lot of old Wings thanks to USA over the summer, still a wonderful sitcom. I don't really like the mockumentary style though, s

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Detroit 187

2010-09-24 Thread Bob in Jersey
Wasn't there a series version of "RoboCop"? -- BOB Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c9cb7ee35b32284fdm01vuc -- TV or Not TV

[TV orNotTV] Re: Bones in-season repeats?

2010-09-24 Thread Bob in Jersey
televisiongirl, to moi: > Last season's finale is on TNT Wednesday, October 6th at 9PM.  I'm guessing > tonight's premiere shows up a week later. Meaning it won't show up on Zap2it/TVGuide till next Wednesday, the 29th at the earliest. I would normally check that night no later than the 4th. Tha

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Now that the season is starting

2010-09-24 Thread Kevin M.
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Dave Sikula wrote: > I could see where the stereotyping might offend some, but do other > sitcoms really deal with nuanced characterization? I think there was a decent balance between the stereotyping of Indians and Americans. Take the scene with the cow; the le

Re: [TV orNotTV] LOLA gets its DA

2010-09-24 Thread televisiongirl
On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Bob in Jersey wrote: > Peter Coyote will make like Sam Waterston, sez Nellie. > > http://ow.ly/2GUcw > Until "Law & Order" added Sam Waterson and I saw him regularly, I use to confuse him with Peter Coyote. TVG -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People!

[TV orNotTV] Re: Now that the season is starting

2010-09-24 Thread Dave Sikula
On Sep 23, 9:51 pm, "Kevin M." wrote: > I am genuinely enjoying "Outsourced," though I suppose I can relate to > it better than most -- or I would if my freakin' visa ever freakin' > gets freakin' here. I could see where the stereotyping might offend some, but do other sitcoms really deal with