Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread Kevin M.
On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 11:16 PM, Michael wrote: > That "Casblanca" coda was a blast - and vintage C-Ferg. When he and > his staff are in the zone (like the Arthur episode), "The Late Late > Show" is one of the true joys of comtemporary TV. But it is not as good as Plinko. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -

[TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread Michael
That "Casblanca" coda was a blast - and vintage C-Ferg. When he and his staff are in the zone (like the Arthur episode), "The Late Late Show" is one of the true joys of comtemporary TV. On Nov 30, 10:25 pm, "Kevin M." wrote: > On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM, David Bruggeman wrote: > > I'm watc

[TV orNotTV] OT: Bushes, Bush's, or Bushs

2010-11-30 Thread Kevin M.
This is popping up in blog after blog and dozens of news stories, but I'm having trouble pinning down the correct grammatical form. I asked on my Facebook and a few people have weighed in (including Ed from this list -- thanks, Ed). I thought I'd throw it open to the braintrust at large and see wha

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread Kevin M.
On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM, David Bruggeman wrote: > I'm watching bit by bit, and have been pleasantly surprised.  I have no idea > how much of Arthur's struggles relate to his facility with English or his > facility with comedy.  I think it's fair to say that some native English > speakers

[TV orNotTV] Apparently French Craig had a guest host

2010-11-30 Thread David Bruggeman
While I'd read that Arthur canceled his Monday taping, there's this video with a guest host. Not knowing French, I could only tell that there were a few references to CBS, and what I would assume to mild French nationalism. The guest host did slap the camera as SCG is wont to do. However, th

[TV orNotTV] Re: NotTV: CC Pays $60M to Keep Seacrest

2010-11-30 Thread Bob in Jersey
ISTR his company produces, and Premiere only distributes, the radio shows... except the repackaged Kasem AT40s which, frankly, I wish he'd take over... He and "G" will prolly bolt E! at the same time, shortly before the merger is finalized... they're not lacking for replacements, and "Kardashians

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread Brad Beam
- Original Message - From: "Jon Delfin" I took that as persiflage (that CBS wouldn't pony up for Craig to go to France -- I don't think that is a current possibility), and that they *did* pay for Arthur's flight. Why else would he be there? For those of us left scratching our heads

[TV orNotTV] On showrunners who tweet, and their enemies

2010-11-30 Thread Bob in Jersey
The directness of Twitter brings viewers closer to their favorite shows' executives than ever before, and Hart Hanson ("Bones"), Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's..." et al), and Dan Harmon ("Community") talk about the good and bad of it with Jace (contains strong language): http://ow.ly/3hSKs -- BOB --

[TV orNotTV] Peter Billingsley to Executive Produce 'A Christmas Story' Musical

2010-11-30 Thread Trevor Trevor
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-billingsley-executive-produce-christmas-54895 -- 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

[TV orNotTV] Comcast and Netflix ISP Spar Over "Internet Tollbooth"

2010-11-30 Thread Joe Hass
Level 3, who provides Internet connectivity to Netflix for their streaming video, has filed a complaint with the FCC, saying that Comcast wants the company to pay to deliver their content to users. The FCC says they'll look into it. Comcast says it's a “simple commercial dispute.” They did not add,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Amazon Deal of the Day (Nov 30): "Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series" on Blu-ray or DVD

2010-11-30 Thread PGage
> > > > http://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Edward-James-Olmos/dp/B0036EH3U2/ref=br_lf_m_1000633141_1_1_ttl > > Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series > DVD ~ Edward James Olmos > List Price: $199.98 > Price: $80.99 > You Save: $118.99 (60%) > > > http://www.amazon.com/Battlest

[TV orNotTV] Re: It's Too Late for 'The Early Show' team

2010-11-30 Thread Bob in Jersey
Great for Wragge. Guy's been paying his dues through thick and thin with CBS2. -- 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 email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread David Bruggeman
YMMV, but I have this impression that Arthur would pay for the flight in the interest of self and show promotion. The AP article linked to upthread noted that Arthur reached out to Craig, not the other way around. Show promotion - Linked video of the cold open from LLS posted by 'ce soir avec

[TV orNotTV] Amazon Deal of the Day (Nov 30): "Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series" on Blu-ray or DVD

2010-11-30 Thread Tom Wolper
Save 60% on Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series on Blu-ray or DVD Today only, you can save 60% on Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series on Blu-ray or DVD. You can save an additional $8 when you buy either set along with Caprica: Season 1.0. Savings will be reflected when you add both ite

[TV orNotTV] Re: L&O Classic syndied for first time in ages

2010-11-30 Thread Mark J.
On Nov 30, 2:54 pm, Bob in Jersey wrote: > A mix of network affiliates opt for D!ck Wolf's original, to be seen > weekends, sez TVNewsCheck: > > http://ow.ly/3hKVZ Seems to me it's the first time in broadcast syndication for the original *ever.* -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People!

[TV orNotTV] L&O Classic syndied for first time in ages

2010-11-30 Thread Bob in Jersey
A mix of network affiliates opt for D!ck Wolf's original, to be seen weekends, sez TVNewsCheck: http://ow.ly/3hKVZ -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] It's Too Late for 'The Early Show' team

2010-11-30 Thread PGage
On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Ron Casalotti wrote: > CBS doing a major overhaul; Smith, Rodriguez, Price out; Wragge, Hill > and Castrol in as of Jan 3. > > http://ow.ly/3hBPe > > Good idea. One thing that the past has taught us is that a cast change on CBS' morning show always works... -- TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread Jon Delfin
On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM, David Bruggeman wrote: > I'm watching bit by bit, and have been pleasantly surprised.  I have no idea > how much of Arthur's struggles relate to his facility with English or his > facility with comedy.  I think it's fair to say that some native English > speakers w

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread David Bruggeman
I'm watching bit by bit, and have been pleasantly surprised. I have no idea how much of Arthur's struggles relate to his facility with English or his facility with comedy. I think it's fair to say that some native English speakers would be left in the dust during a Tweetmail segment with SCG,

[TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread donz5
___ > From: Kevin M. > To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com > Sent: Tue, November 30, 2010 9:08:05 AM > Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the > French. > > Here is the play-by-play: > > http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101130/ap_

Re: [TV orNotTV] NotTV: 'Dr.' Laura Moving to Satellite

2010-11-30 Thread Steve Timko
Stern was livid on Monday, pointing out that Schlessinger refused to join Viacom before stating she wouldn't work for a company that employs Howard Stern. Stern could still sign. In fact, I bet he will, although maybe for only a year or two. -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You rece

[TV orNotTV] It's Too Late for 'The Early Show' team

2010-11-30 Thread Ron Casalotti
CBS doing a major overhaul; Smith, Rodriguez, Price out; Wragge, Hill and Castrol in as of Jan 3. http://ow.ly/3hBPe Ron Casalotti Wayne, nj -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread David Bruggeman
bject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French. Here is the play-by-play: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101130/ap_en_tv/us_ferguson_s_homage -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subsc

[TV orNotTV] NotTV: CC Pays $60M to Keep Seacrest

2010-11-30 Thread Mark J.
Ry Ry will continue to be morning driver at the Evil Empire's top- rated KIIS in LA (and the repackaging of said morning show "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" for midday and afternoon drive will continue to be syndicated by Clear Channel's Premiere), will continue to host "American Top 40" for Premiere,

Re: [TV orNotTV] "There is nothing that makes me more optimistic about the future of the country." -- David Simon

2010-11-30 Thread Kevin M.
Easy if you are familiar with the writing of David Simon. On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 6:21 AM, Wesley McGee wrote: > There is one word too many in the headlining quote of this email, presented > as written by the Washington Post. Which is the intruding word? > > > Answer here: http://www.balloon-juic

[TV orNotTV] CBS renews its last remaining soap operas. . .

2010-11-30 Thread Wesley McGee
The Young and the Restless, still the beneficiary of good ratings, has been renewed for three more years. The Bold and the Beautiful has been renewed for two. http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/cbs-to-renew-the-bold-and-the-beautiful-for-two-more-years/ -- Wesley McGee http://www.ambivi.com http://

[TV orNotTV] "There is nothing that makes me more optimistic about the future of the country." -- David Simon

2010-11-30 Thread Wesley McGee
There is one word too many in the headlining quote of this email, presented as written by the Washington Post. Which is the intruding word? Answer here: http://www.balloon-juice.com/2010/11/29/corrections-3/ -- Wesley McGee http://www.ambivi.com http://drawing-a-blank.tumblr.com -- TV or Not

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread Kevin M.
Here is the play-by-play: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101130/ap_en_tv/us_ferguson_s_homage -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- 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, sen

Re: [TV orNotTV] NotTV: 'Dr.' Laura Moving to Satellite

2010-11-30 Thread Kevin M.
-- which is as good a place as any since I won't have to listen to it. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101130/people_nm/us_media_drlaura -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV&

[TV orNotTV] Re: Scottish Conan Guy being ripped off by the French.

2010-11-30 Thread JW
> Apparently (I just moved and don't have the TV connection running...) Mr. > Arthur is in the cold open and may sit with Craig later in the show. Perhaps I > should have stuck with the literal translation of accomplice in some of the > coverage I saw last week. The cold open, the Tweetmails, and