Re: [TV orNotTV] Could this be the end of porn?

2010-10-13 Thread Gil Templeton
Oh no.  Whatever will we do. - Original Message - From: "Kevin M." To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 11:33:07 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Could this be the end of porn? No, of course not. Why would you ask such a silly question? But the revelation of

[TV orNotTV] Could this be the end of porn?

2010-10-13 Thread Kevin M.
No, of course not. Why would you ask such a silly question? But the revelation of an unnamed/ungendered actor having HIV has shut down most of the major players. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101014/ap_en_ot/us_porn_industry_hiv Considering many porn studios still shoot in Hollywood and the valley

Re: [TV orNotTV] NPR to Staffers: Don't Show up at Stewart, Colbert Rallies

2010-10-13 Thread jeffrey marousek
I have the same problem with this, Chris. Conflict of interest to what? Of what? And if it is so conflicting, why allow their reporters covering it to attend? Huge mixed signal there. An employer can't be a dictator...tis a free country we live in methinx. On Oct 13, 2010 6:56 PM, "Chris Neuman"

Re: [TV orNotTV] NPR to Staffers: Don't Show up at Stewart, Colbert Rallies

2010-10-13 Thread Chris Neuman
Do NPR personnel have the leeway to work on electoral campaigns, volunteer for causes near and dear to their hearts, etc without the corporation interjecting itself? Strikes me that if I were a NPR employee who wanted to go to the rally on my own time, on my own dime, there's nothing anyone could

[TV orNotTV] NPR to Staffers: Don't Show up at Stewart, Colbert Rallies

2010-10-13 Thread Mark J.
CEO Vivian Schiller and news chief Ellen Weiss have both warned their staff, particularly in news, that it would be a big ethics violation to have signs or Facebook photos supporting the Comedy Central clambake at the Capital Mall on Oct. 30, or to show up at the event unless to cover it: http://w

Re: [TV orNotTV] Trib Memo Writer Suspended for Wrong Material at Wrong Time

2010-10-13 Thread Joe Hass
Probably the biggest wow moment from this was the fact it was broken by Trib media writer Phil Rosenthal. The Tribune has remained silent while all this has been going on. That he was effectively given permission from Editor Gerould Kern to write about an interoffice memo, especially after the hull

[TV orNotTV] Trib Memo Writer Suspended for Wrong Material at Wrong Time

2010-10-13 Thread Mark J.
Lee Abrams, the former radio programmer turned Tribune Co. "chief innovation officer," sent on Monday one of his often-impenetrable E- mails to employees--but because it was headed "SLUTS" and contained links to Onion News Network parodies with dirty words and female nudity--AND it came after last

[TV orNotTV] Re: What is the deal with comics directing comics on Broadway?

2010-10-13 Thread M-D November
Quinn > was, at best, the co-host or sidekick of "Remote Control," not the > host) in his one man show on Broadway. > > http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101013/ap_en_ce/us_theater_seinfeld_quinn > > You can read the article, but that is pretty much all there is to the story. &g

[TV orNotTV] Re: Grim Simpsons opening showing Asian labor exploited by FOX

2010-10-13 Thread M-D November
What's the over/under on whether this couch gag survives into syndication? On Oct 12, 5:18 pm, Bob in Jersey wrote: > Simultaneous post with shortened URL referring to same article > removed. > > Boy, removing something from your own video site. Somebody's > reeally nervous... > > -- > BOB -

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bravo continues streak of crappy reality TV

2010-10-13 Thread David Lynch
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 08:29, Darren Glass wrote: > On both of the shows you started by > complaining about -- Top Chef and Iron Chef -- the 'contestants' ARE > professionals and ARE experts and they ARE spending the vast majority of the > show demonstrating their talents.  Several of the best me

Re: [TV orNotTV] Gorillaz to 'Glee': Don't Even Think of Using Our Songs

2010-10-13 Thread Kevin M.
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Mark J. wrote: > Of course, we are talking here about what is basically a hipster, > indie version of the Archies: > > http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/10/gorillaz-we-wont-let-glee-cover-our-songs.html > > The other hook here is that, thanks to Fox sendin

[TV orNotTV] Re: What is the deal with comics directing comics on Broadway?

2010-10-13 Thread Bob in Jersey
Writing to AP (whether to correct errors or just comment on something) is a futile exercise. That 'Ask AP' feature sure disappeared quickly, didn't it? Better to convince your local paper's editor to call them. -- BOB -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message

[TV orNotTV] Gorillaz to 'Glee': Don't Even Think of Using Our Songs

2010-10-13 Thread Mark J.
Of course, we are talking here about what is basically a hipster, indie version of the Archies: http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/10/gorillaz-we-wont-let-glee-cover-our-songs.html The other hook here is that, thanks to Fox sending each episode's songs out to iTunes every week, "'Glee' Or

Re: [TV orNotTV] HIMYM question (slightly spoilery)

2010-10-13 Thread Joe Coughlin
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Jon Delfin wrote: > Just got to it last night, and perhaps I should have been paying > closer attention. > > The gang is racing to get to a steakhouse for a Woody Allen sighting. > Halfway through the show, they all arrive at the same place (not the > steakhouse)

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bravo continues streak of crappy reality TV

2010-10-13 Thread Darren Glass
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 4:21 AM, Kevin M. wrote: > > > Professionals and experts used to dominate news and entertainment > programing, and now they are hard to find. I think the world still has > need for educated and talented people presenting information, and I > believe such people can be ente

[TV orNotTV] HIMYM question (slightly spoilery)

2010-10-13 Thread Jon Delfin
Just got to it last night, and perhaps I should have been paying closer attention. The gang is racing to get to a steakhouse for a Woody Allen sighting. Halfway through the show, they all arrive at the same place (not the steakhouse) and consider ending the race, but then continue. Was it just a

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bravo continues streak of crappy reality TV

2010-10-13 Thread jeffrey marousek
why does the food network have to be a 'how to' network? why does MTV never show music videos anymore? i happen to enjoy the competition shows. i am one who is able to watch a show like iron chef and get ideas to cook new things. i have never been a recipe guy, or operate with any specific book or

[TV orNotTV] What is the deal with comics directing comics on Broadway?

2010-10-13 Thread Kevin M.
Seinfeld directs Colin Quinn (note to the author if the article: Quinn was, at best, the co-host or sidekick of "Remote Control," not the host) in his one man show on Broadway. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101013/ap_en_ce/us_theater_seinfeld_quinn You can read the article, but that

Re: [TV orNotTV] Professional Prudes to Protect America from Limp Dicks

2010-10-13 Thread Doug Eastick
uhhh, here in Canada The Weather Network (aka canada's weather channel) morning broadcast is often sponsored by Cialis. The logo appears on the map that the meteorologist waves his thing (oops, Hand) around while talking about weather systems. "and the forecast is Morning Wood" I can't

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bravo continues streak of crappy reality TV

2010-10-13 Thread Kevin M.
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 12:36 AM, PGage wrote: > > I can't believe this is true Kevin. I don't watch these programs myself > (actually, with the exception of Top Chef DC, which a family member got a > job writing snarky recaps of) but my wife watches almost nothing but, and > the TiVo in our bedro

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bravo continues streak of crappy reality TV

2010-10-13 Thread PGage
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Kevin M. wrote: > On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Darren Glass wrote: > > > These kinds of shows might not be your cup of tea, but it seems like a > weird > > criticism to make. There are a number of shows that do try to teach > people > > how to cook -- why n