Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert apparently having his TCA day

2015-08-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
In case you didn't follow the tweetblog, here's Vulture's take. http://www.vulture.com/2015/08/11-things-we-learned-from-stephen-colbert-tca-session.html Number 6 addresses what interaction Colbert had with Dave concerning the transition. Less than a month to go. David From: Bob Jersey

[TV orNotTV] Platinum Age of TV proclaimed

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
By Tim Goodman at THR http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/golden-age-tv-best-tv-814146 (link). The Golden Age stuff, no matter how one defined it, wouldn't wash in this age. I'm surprised he didn't invoke Minow's 'vast wasteland' lines... B -- -- TV or Not TV The

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: True Detective Season Two

2015-08-10 Thread PGage
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 5:35 AM, JW redbu...@gmail.com wrote: PGage, My impression from what you've posted here is that social psych isn't your specialty. I'd imagine social psychologists have had a lot of fun parsing internet reactions. Social media and comments sections provide outlets

Re: [TV orNotTV] debates

2015-08-10 Thread Doug Eastick
true about the broadcast consortium formerly covering the debates. What I noticed about this one was that Macleans is a Rogers media outlet and the live broadcast was carried on Rogers tv-channels (OMNI, and others). So it was effectively a Rogers show, but I guess they branded it Macleans. They

[TV orNotTV] Former racer turned TV guy gone

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
Buddy Baker, 74, lost to a huge tumour in his lung. Aypee http://racing.ap.org/article/buddy-baker-nascars-gentle-giant-dies-74-cancer (link) The veteran of 30+ years in NASCAR's 'Cup' series hardly reached the success level of those he was hoping to join this year in the sanction's Hall of

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Joe Coughlin
What's a timeslot? On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Doug Eastick east...@mcd.on.ca wrote: Shouldn't British Jimmy actually be British Seth based on timeslots? SCG came from when Conan was in the 12:30 slot, non? On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Bob Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com wrote:

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Brad Beam
Given that three of the five network late-night talkers are so named, I thought we needed a little more specificity. (British, LA, and SCG's The Fly.) Or, as Sir Ian McKellen said to James Wolk (Zoo) on British Jimmy (7/16): Your name is James? Stick around; they may give *you* a talk show,

[TV orNotTV] Premier League and NBC have a new deal

2015-08-10 Thread Tom Wolper
The new deal will run from 2016-17 to 2021-22. No numbers have been released yet. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33855590 -- -- 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,

Re: [TV orNotTV] debates

2015-08-10 Thread John Edwards
Canadian debates are normally audience-free, with one or several moderators/questioners. For the last 20 years or so, the debate format has been set by a consortium of the major broadcasters. However, the Conservatives announced earlier this year that they would not participate in the Consortium

[TV orNotTV] SortaTV: NFL to tweet more highlights

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
They've been working together in that regard since 2013, but after single-year deals, the league announced a two-year pact with the social site, who will also take over ad sales related to the tweets (had been shared by the two). Aypee via TVNewsCheck

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Jim Ellwanger
On Aug 10, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Brad Beam b.b...@suddenlink.net wrote: Or, as Sir Ian McKellen said to James Wolk (Zoo) on British Jimmy (7/16): Your name is James? Stick around; they may give *you* a talk show, too. Still waiting for my phone call. -- Jim Ellwanger train...@ellwanger.tv

[TV orNotTV] James Poniewozik tweaks job title slightly

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
The veteran *Time* magazine critic hoofs from the Rock out to 8th across from The Port to succeed Alessandra Stanley at the *Times*... not that Brian Steinberg didn't think it was the opposite... [insert digital alarm-clock sound] Variety

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Kevin M.
British Jimmy is officially crossing the streams between late night TV and viral YouTube videos as he does an entire episode from YouTube. I assume there will be cats, pirated music, shaky camerawork, and drunken Hasselhoffs on the floor. https://twitter.com/JKCorden/status/630844550177624065 On

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Well, I'm not familiar with all of the listed guests, but I think at least two of your four will happen. David From: Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out

[TV orNotTV] SortaTV: The theater's war on cell phones

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
Latest salvo fired by B. Cumberbatch after a recent performance of *Hamlet* in London... after someone's little light caused him to stumble on the Bard's soliloquy, Ben greeted cell-wielding fans at the stage door, lecturing them on their mortifying habits (video available)... the Barbican

[TV orNotTV] Colbert apparently having his TCA day

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
Per tweets from CBS and TVGuide. Keep eyes out for articles... B -- -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert apparently having his TCA day

2015-08-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Meanwhile, Colbert put out the word on the Late Show website and his Twitter feed for locals to be unpaid background.  It's for a shoot somewhere in Manhattan on Sunday. https://www.showclix.com/event/StephenColbertSuperSecret/listing From: Bob Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com To: TVorNotTV

[TV orNotTV] Re: SortaTV: NFL to tweet more highlights

2015-08-10 Thread JW
Twitter, in turn, will use an automated formula to prominently display NFL tweets and related ads in the streams of accountholders likely to enjoy the information. [Rolls eyes.] The biggest advantage of Twitter right now is that they can't jam content/ads down one's throat. Just about everyone

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert apparently having his TCA day

2015-08-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Based on the StephenAtHome Twitter banner, the marquee of the Ed is ready, with at least some video elements.http://twitter.com/StephenAtHome David From: Bob Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com To: TVorNotTV tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert apparently having his TCA day

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
*Variety* staff such as Whitney Friedlander and Debra Birnbaum have a live tweetblog aggie-ing here http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/cbs-tca-live-blog-supergirl-late-show-stephen-colbert-1201566526/ (link). B -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message

Re: [TV orNotTV] debates

2015-08-10 Thread Chris Neuman
Those are the grating ads. There are a handful of them, all attacking Trudeau for not being ready ... Yet. I don't know what to make of it except to say the Conservatives know they won't convert that many NDP voters and so are targeting those who have traditionally voted Liberal but may be unsure

[TV orNotTV] Re: True Detective Season Two

2015-08-10 Thread JW
PGage, My impression from what you've posted here is that social psych isn't your specialty. I'd imagine social psychologists have had a lot of fun parsing internet reactions. Social media and comments sections provide outlets for everyone. In many cases, it's nothing more than I'm right and

[TV orNotTV] Re: RIP Frank Gifford

2015-08-10 Thread JW
But Keith Jackson (they guy Gifford replaced on MNF) was one of the all time great play by play announcers, not Frank. My recollection is that Roone wanted Gifford on MNF from Day One, but Frank was under contract to CBS through 1970. So ABC went with Jackson the first year, and then replaced

Re: [TV orNotTV] True Detective Season Two

2015-08-10 Thread PGage
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 1:40 AM, Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com wrote: With respect, I believe there's a distinction to be made between social media reaction to a TV show and social media reaction to cutting off the head of a lion after killing it with an arrow. There's a nutjob on Twitter

Re: [TV orNotTV] True Detective Season Two

2015-08-10 Thread Kevin M.
With respect, I believe there's a distinction to be made between social media reaction to a TV show and social media reaction to cutting off the head of a lion after killing it with an arrow. There's a nutjob on Twitter named Jon Ronson who is getting traction in the MSM after writing a book, the

RE: [TV orNotTV] debates

2015-08-10 Thread Brad Beam
From: tvornottv@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Eastick When Trudeau became the liberal leader, a female I knew said I'd fuck him, but I wouldn't vote for him. So there's that. Last night I stumbled upon CSpan’s rebroadcast of the Thursday’s party

[TV orNotTV] Re: OT: My dad's health

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
Sunday (9) youngest brother brought dad's radio to the center, but as I know many of you in big cities have encountered, AM reception in certain buildings is a farce, and all he likes anymore is the little 5kw talker in Allentown, with all the name-brand rightie hosts e.g. Lonesome Rhodes Beck

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Doug Eastick
Shouldn't British Jimmy actually be British Seth based on timeslots? SCG came from when Conan was in the 12:30 slot, non? On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Bob Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com wrote: British Jimmy hosted a non-telecast event Saturday in Bev. Hills. *Empire*, Amy Schumer, John

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Adam Bowie
I find all this very confusing. I took Jimmy to be a diminutive of James at first, even though it's longer. Except I've never heard him called anything but James. Maybe his mum calls him that? But now I see where you're coming from... Except, if it was Scottish Conan Guy before then surely it

Re: [TV orNotTV] TCA gives out awards

2015-08-10 Thread Bob Jersey
I hate hornets... have seen them here now and again. But I hate ants more. B -- -- 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