[TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

Much prefer Zach as a supporting character on "Bored to Death" than as a full-on costar in any feature film he's done. Meanwhile, I may be a "Mike & Molly" hater, but I laughed out loud at McCarthy in "Bridesmaids" and throughout Saturday night's "Hidden Valley Ranch" skit. The rest of that SNL ep

[TV orNotTV] Re: broken?

To quote myself from an earlier thread: I thought both "Whitney" and "2 Broke Girls" suffered from Diablo Cody Syndrome - where the snark and smug swamp any semblance of wit. On her eponymous show, Cummings came off somewhat sexy, but also insufferably smirky. And the script was tired tired tired.

[TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....live

And if you're going to Kimmel, the happy hour (5-7 PM) at the gastropub Boho on the 4th floor of the Hollywood & Highland center is a treat. Tasty, reasonably priced pub grub and awesome craft-brewed beers. On Oct 3, 9:29 pm, Michael wrote: > Love the Gumbo Pot at the Farmer's Market. (In other F

[TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....live

Love the Gumbo Pot at the Farmer's Market. (In other F.M. recommendations, Loteria is solid for Mexican food - very good mole sauce, and I hear that the Pampas Grill for Argentine-styled grilled meats is a winner.) On Sep 30, 6:49 pm, "Kevin M." wrote: > On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM, David Bru

Re: [TV orNotTV] ESPN pulls Mon. Night F-ball open after insensitive Bocephus remark

It takes quite a bit to get Doocy et al to try to get you to walk something back. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 5:58 PM, Bob in Jersey wrote: > Hank Williams jnr, who lately performs that "All my rowdy friends" > tune customized for each week's contest, puzzlingly compared the > President to Hitler duri

Re: [TV orNotTV] Goodman Sues Twin Cities Over Journo Treatment at '08 GOP Convention

On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:05 PM, PGage wrote: > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Kevin M. wrote: > >> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Mark J. >> wrote: >> > Amy Goodman, who fronts the daily lefty radio-TV program "Democracy >> > Now!", and two of her producers are suing the cities of Minneapo

Re: [TV orNotTV] The 'lost series' of Top Gear on BBCA

According to their Facebook page, they plan to run all of Series 4. It really is when the show found its stride and had a good balance of reviews, challenges, SIARPC, and The Stig. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 5:07 PM, David Bruggeman wrote: > Based on tonight's lineup, it would appear that Series 4 (2

[TV orNotTV] The 'lost series' of Top Gear on BBCA

Based on tonight's lineup, it would appear that Series 4 (2004) is at least part of the collection of episodes new to BBC America. David -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] ESPN pulls Mon. Night F-ball open after insensitive Bocephus remark

On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:58 PM, Bob in Jersey wrote: > Hank Williams jnr, who lately performs that "All my rowdy friends" > tune customized for each week's contest, puzzlingly compared the > President to Hitler during a Fox and Friends appearance... his status > is week-to-week... > > http://goo.g

Re: [TV orNotTV] ESPN pulls Mon. Night F-ball open after insensitive Bocephus remark

On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:58 PM, Bob in Jersey wrote: > Hank Williams jnr, who lately performs that "All my rowdy friends" > tune customized for each week's contest, puzzlingly compared the > President to Hitler during a Fox and Friends appearance... his status > is week-to-week... Admittedly, I'm

[TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

> A fan screenshot of the John K sequence can be found at the 'toob > under user 'SlapstickCoyote.' K's own blog has related drawings. > > Amid Amidi of Cartoon Brew knows about it, and probably will have > official video if/when 20th releases it. No full video yet, but an interview and more draw

[TV orNotTV] ESPN pulls Mon. Night F-ball open after insensitive Bocephus remark

Hank Williams jnr, who lately performs that "All my rowdy friends" tune customized for each week's contest, puzzlingly compared the President to Hitler during a Fox and Friends appearance... his status is week-to-week... http://goo.gl/124nB -- BOB -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People

[TV orNotTV] Re: broken?

FWIW, it seems that all of the new Fall shows are skewing more favorably with women viewers vs. men except for two: Terra Nova and Whitney I like the show but like her stand up/roast material better. She may be destined for success on cable where the relaxed standards and practices co

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

n Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Dave Sikula wrote: > There's the rub. I don't think anyone would call Galifinakis or Brand > especially edgy. They're the Miracle Whip of edgy comedy; giving the > impression that they're transgressive while leaving an odd taste in > the mouth. Carvey and Carrey ar

[TV orNotTV] NoTV: Sesame Workshop CEO Takes Over NPR

Gary Knell comes from the NFP children's TV producer to become CEO/ President of the predominant public radio network just as the teabaggers in the House are threatening to cut funds again (and this time they're mentioning NPR in particular)--the extremists on both ends are sharpening their knives

[TV orNotTV] All Pledge Drives, All the Time

PBS station WQED in Pittsburgh is planning to switch one of their digital subchannels to repeats of pledge drive programming--complete with pitches--for those who can't get enough of Andre Rieu, Celtic Woman, Suze Orman lectures and doo-wop groups: http://current.org/funding/funding1119all-pledge.

[TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

On Oct 3, 3:11 pm, Jon Delfin wrote: > Indeed, I have this friend whose DVR malfunctioned and cut out of the > season premiere of "Fringe" 15 minutes early, but he finally overcame > his torrent-phobia to avoid the eight-day wait. And for those who have cable, I assume that last night's episode

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

Indeed, I have this friend whose DVR malfunctioned and cut out of the season premiere of "Fringe" 15 minutes early, but he finally overcame his torrent-phobia to avoid the eight-day wait. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Joe Coughlin wrote: > Except for those who download the show in less than

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:55 PM, Dave Sikula wrote: > I've been to Five Guys twice. First time was fabulous, second time > meh. (And they give you too many damn fries.) In-n-Out is decent > enough, but the lines in NoCal are just too damn long to make > worthwhile. Shake Shack is the Rolls-Royce of

[TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

I've been to Five Guys twice. First time was fabulous, second time meh. (And they give you too many damn fries.) In-n-Out is decent enough, but the lines in NoCal are just too damn long to make worthwhile. Shake Shack is the Rolls-Royce of fast-food burgers, though. Never had a burger there that wa

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

David Bruggeman wrote: > I would give the edge to In-N-Out because they have something closer to a > menu.  Five Guys it's pretty much burger and fries.  We all know about the > 'secret' menu at In-N-Out. The Five Guys menu is definitely more extensive than the In-N-Out menu (even counting the "se

RE: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

I tried a Shake Shack in NYC before I learned it was a cultural phenomenon, something I learned when one opened here at Dupont Circle. The one in New York was very good; I've yet to make it to the one at Dupont Circle. Also, I'm pleased to report that FINALLY there's a Pinkberry near me, about

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

But, Five Guys has expanded nationwide.  There are locations in Los Angeles, Portland and elsewhere. I would give the edge to In-N-Out because they have something closer to a menu.  Five Guys it's pretty much burger and fries.  We all know about the 'secret' menu at In-N-Out. That, and I don't

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

I've yet to try Shake Shack in NYC. I hear raves about that...and see the long lines, too. Maybe in two weeks when I'm in town for NY Comicon. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM, David Lynch wrote: > In-N-Out vs Five Guys is the new East Coast vs. West Coast. Just with more > white people and fewer

RE: [TV orNotTV] Brian the Dog sings

Thanks for posting this. I thought he sounded pretty good on Leno and Kimmel. -Original Message- From: tvornottv@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin M. Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:21 AM To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Subject: [TV orNotTV] Brian

RE: [TV orNotTV] broken?

Agree with what you say about sitcoms usually taking awhile to hit their stride, but I disagree with you about which is better. IMO Two Broke Girls shows promise (meaning what doesn't work can be fixed), whereas Whitney is just boring. -Original Message- From: tvornottv@googlegroups.com

[TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

There's the rub. I don't think anyone would call Galifinakis or Brand especially edgy. They're the Miracle Whip of edgy comedy; giving the impression that they're transgressive while leaving an odd taste in the mouth. Carvey and Carrey are so long past their sell-by dates that they might as well ha

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

In-N-Out vs Five Guys is the new East Coast vs. West Coast. Just with more white people and fewer catchy songs. -- David J Lynch djly...@gmail.com -- 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 pos

RE: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

You know, I've been to Five Guys exactly twice, and each time I was disappointed. It ranks #1 on Zagat's list, followed by In-N-Out, so maybe I should give it another try. But I just don't get the appeal. Melissa Curious about

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

I think In-N-Out is overrated, preferring Five Guys on that burger level. Next time I visit LA in June, I'd like to try Umami Burger. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Melissa P wrote: > If you're staying within walking distance of Hollywood and Highland, I also > recommend the In-N-Out on Sunset (

RE: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....live

Thanks for the info about the TAP card. Good to know that one can be purchased on a bus. Here in DC, one has to obtain a smart fare card at a Metro sales place, and they cost five bucks. However, we're supposed to be able to reload them online in the near future. I don't suppose my DC smart far

RE: [TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....liveCle

If you're staying within walking distance of Hollywood and Highland, I also recommend the In-N-Out on Sunset (I think it's about half-way between Highland and La Brea). Melissa Who can't believe it's been almost 3 years since her last visit to an In-N-Out. -Original Message- From: tvorno

RE: [TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

I agree. Last week's show was much better than this week's. I now know that Melissa McCarthy can play two roles -- Molly on "Mike and Molly" and Megan in Bridesmaids. She played the latter on Saturday. -Original Message- From: tvornottv@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.c

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

Except for those who download the show in less than legal ways. Way to kick up the numbers, Fox! On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM, David Bruggeman wrote: > Well, Fox.com is running full episodes next day - only for Dish Network > subscribers. Everybody else gets to wait 8 days. > > David > > -

[TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

I honestly don't see the distinction between watching the show and going viral. Those segments were influential regardless. On Oct 3, 12:23 pm, Joe Coughlin wrote: > But I think it might been influential because it went viral as opposed to > people being influenced while watching the show. Some b

[TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

On Oct 3, 11:23 am, Joe Coughlin wrote: > But I think it might been influential because it went viral as opposed to > people being influenced while watching the show. Some big influencers watch > the show and they pass on things when they have value. This is how most > people consume SNL in any

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

But I think it might been influential because it went viral as opposed to people being influenced while watching the show. Some big influencers watch the show and they pass on things when they have value. This is how most people consume SNL in any form, through its aggregation. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011

Re: [TV orNotTV] Taking in some late night TV....live

Actually, all but two of the local stations sold off their helicopters a few years back to save money... They rent on occasion, and they worked out deals to share the footage from the stations who have choppers of their own. For the record, there are now about 300 people camped out permanently in

[TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

Humor site ebaumsworld (a favorite of Dad J) has a Fox-approved full version of the open, tho for some strange reason some important audio elements are missing. -- BOB -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

Well, Fox.com is running full episodes next day - only for Dish Network subscribers.  Everybody else gets to wait 8 days. David From: Bob in Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 10:46 AM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricf

[TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

I think there are still the occasions when SNL is enormously influential -- Tina Fey's guest runs as Sarah Palin in the Fall of '08 serve as a pretty obvious example. On Oct 3, 10:06 am, Joe Coughlin wrote: > On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Joe Hass wrote: > > On Oct 3, 2011, at 1:07 AM, PGage

[TV orNotTV] SemiNoTV: Pittman Becomes Big Boss at Clear Channel

The former golden boy of broadcasting who introduced America to MTV and Morton Downey, Jr. has been promoted from head of media and entertainment (where he's turned the IHeartRadio service from a streamer of CC stations that play the same songs to a potential competitor for Pandora--and promoted it

[TV orNotTV] Re: Simpsons Couch Gag by John Kricfalusi

A fan screenshot of the John K sequence can be found at the 'toob under user 'SlapstickCoyote.' K's own blog has related drawings. Amid Amidi of Cartoon Brew knows about it, and probably will have official video if/when 20th releases it. -- BOB -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! Y

[TV orNotTV] Re: Taking in some late night TV....live

Kevin M., to K.M. Richards: > I just bought a paper day pass for $5... used it to join the Occupy LA > march and protest, in fact Given that they can always send a helicopter (much as with epic car chases on a freeway), the local telly will give this far more attention than the similar events in

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Joe Hass wrote: > On Oct 3, 2011, at 1:07 AM, PGage wrote: > > > It would be hard to imagine any kind of very popular entertainer who > could not find significant face time on some mainstream television program. > The kind of performers who do not get on televisio

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Snl

On Oct 3, 2011, at 1:07 AM, PGage wrote: > It would be hard to imagine any kind of very popular entertainer who could > not find significant face time on some mainstream television program. The > kind of performers who do not get on television now are not edgy or > subversive, just not popular