[TV orNotTV] RIP Peggy Lipton

2019-05-11 Thread Kevin M.
Julie from the Mod Squad, Norma from Twin Peaks, and actual mom of Rashida Jones (which I did but know until I looked at her IMDb listing). Fans of the sitcom Wings might remember her as the hot school teacher Ms Jenkins. Died of cancer at 72. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message beca

Re: [TV orNotTV] Where Was Dan Egan?

2019-05-11 Thread 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV
Jon Delfin, to David B, Kevin, and PGage: > > At least, nothing about it made it to air. This "live on tape" show is > heavily edited, and of course, they had time to chat backstage. > > >> Colbert's clips page didn't have much in the way of "extras." B -- You received this message because yo

[TV orNotTV] Re: Under development: 5G broadcasting

2019-05-11 Thread 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV
Steve Timko, Friday (5/10): > > Is this another nail in the coffin for old-timey broadcasting? > > LINK TO STORY >

[TV orNotTV] Networks Make More By Failing To Hold Viewers

2019-05-11 Thread PGage
using “linear television .” https://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-tv-upfront-networks-advertising-spending-20190511-story.html “...the upfront market...is expected to hit a new high of $21.25 billion, according to research firm EMarketer, a 2.4% year-to-year increase

Re: [TV orNotTV] Constance Wu explains unhappy response to her sitcom renewal

2019-05-11 Thread Jon Delfin
The show was on the bubble. Seems likely her "people" were betting on cancellation, and were making big plans for her in other directions. Look for a sympathy note from Pierce Brosnan, pointing out that there are second chances in life. On Sat, May 11, 2019 at 3:16 PM Steve Timko wrote: > LOS A

[TV orNotTV] Constance Wu explains unhappy response to her sitcom renewal

2019-05-11 Thread Steve Timko
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Constance Wu is explaining why she appeared unhappy that "Fresh Off the Boat" was renewed for a sixth season. In a lengthy statement posted to her Twitter page Saturday, the actress says she loves her ABC sitcom but she was "temporarily upset yesterday" because its renewal means

Re: [TV orNotTV] Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Host Jim Fowler, Dies

2019-05-11 Thread Steve Timko
Carson told that joke about Fowler and Marlin Perkins dozens of times and it always cracked me up. Still does. It's interesting how simple it is to have a guest come on with animals and watch the host be befuddled by them. It works. On Sat, May 11, 2019 at 12:33 AM Kevin M. wrote: > Jim Fowler o

[TV orNotTV] Re: "CBS HAS CENSORED THIS CONTENT."

2019-05-11 Thread Brad Beam
NPR talked with the segment's animator Steve Angel this morning. The clip apparently included images you can't see in China - Falun Gong, President Xie-as-Winnie the Pooh, et al. https://www.npr.org/2019/05/11/722389741/waging-the-good-fight-against-censorship _ _ |_>|_> Brad Beam- Belle WV

Re: [TV orNotTV] This Old House: 40 years, 3 hosts

2019-05-11 Thread John Edwards
On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 9:28 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Bob, Steve, and Kevin were all in the same place at the same time today, > recording for an anniversary special to air later this year on PBS. > > > https://www.facebook.com/71789921512/posts/10155943580716513?s=44904101&v=e&sfns=mo > > This shoul

Re: [TV orNotTV] Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Host Jim Fowler, Dies

2019-05-11 Thread Kevin M.
Jim Fowler on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9cFLFKyu5iY On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 12:13 PM Marti Lawrence wrote: > I fondly remember watching Wild Kingdom > > > https://deadline.com/2019/05/jim-fowler-mutual-of-omaha-wild-kingdom-host-obit-1202611374/?fbclid=IwAR0h1