Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Florida Gov proposes ending "special" districts

Governor might be hearing this as well, and suggesting leaning toward state control... https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2022-05-16/desantis-says-florida-could-take-control-of-disneys-special-district (link) B Tom Wolper, to Dave Sikula and moi, April 23rd: > Disney knows well

[TV orNotTV] Fox: '22-23 upfront haiku

Ed. note: Fox's time slots are currently unavailable due to supply-chain issues. The network apologizes for any inconvenience. ACCUSED A British knock-off Defendant-of-the-week's tale Judged by the viewers ALERT LA seeks missing Alley, Baio, Schroeder, Voight, Woods scrum to guest-star GRIMSB

[TV orNotTV] NBC: '22-23 upfront haiku

QUANTUM LEAP (M 10) Where's Scott Bakula? [shrugs] He's always on TV Short straw drawn; "Oh boy" LOPEZ vs LOPEZ (F 9) By George, he's returned! Padre, hija en casa Es muy loco MIDSEASON NIGHT COURT Justice after dark Judge Stone's pronouns now she, her Dan awaits "Me too" THE WHEEL Another Br

[TV orNotTV] Meet the Doctor's new Rose

Yasmin Finney. https://twitter.com/bbcpress/status/1526261900446773248

[TV orNotTV] Re: NotTV: So long, iPods

I concur with all your points. I still have two iPod Nanos that I use every day. One contains upbeat comedy podcasts that I listen to when I wake up, plus music that I listen to when I do my daily exercises. The other one contains more serious/longform podcasts that I listen to while doing my d

[TV orNotTV] Re: Fox Fall Annotated--But No Schedule!

Renewed, both of'em. Now I'll give'em a day or so to see if they'll keep their word on no times. http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/05/16/fox-renews-9-1-1-and-the-resident-263512/20220516fox03/ (link) B Mark Jeffries, in part, May 16th: > As the "9-1-1" franchise and "The Resident" are

Re: [TV orNotTV] Pete Davidson to star in life-inspired sitcom "Bupkis"

Well, then they'll miss the very-famous star that plays his mom. http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/05/16/edie-falco-set-to-star-in-new-pete-davidson-comedy-series-bupkis-110512/20220516peacock01/ (pee-arr) B Kevin M, to moi, April 27th: > Nice try, Kev, but it's headed to Peacock. > > >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Mandel on Chappelle, and Smith, and "Bullsh*t"

Good to know that I wasn't the only one rolling my eyes at Mandel's remarks. And Nesteroff knows this subject. I highly recommend his 2018 book The Comedians. It is not a funny book, contrary to at least one Amazon reviewer's expectations, but I learned a lot from it. On Monday, May 16, 2022 a

[TV orNotTV] Netflix Orders Carbon of Show It Already Has!

Netflix's UK division has announced for 2023 a new game show called "Cheat" from Fremantle, where contestants can win big bucks by cheating--if the other contestants don't catch them in the act: http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/05/16/danny-dyer-and-ellie-taylor-to-host-new-netflix-quiz-show-c

[TV orNotTV] Re: NotTV: So long, iPods

Conventional wisdom is "why carry two devices when you can carry only one?" But I still use an iPod for several reasons: 1. Combined with iTunes, it's still the most convenient way I know to follow a lot of podcasts 2. Reduce battery drain on my iPhone 3. Lower replacement cost than an iPhone 4.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

Oh BTW, Stephen is back from his quarantine, so f'rinstance, Shaq's segment taking the Questionert ("You are now *known!*") will not be lost to history. B Mark Jeffries, engaging PGage and Tom Wolper, May 16th: > Which seems to include--at least on Colbert--direct-response ads of the > type I

[TV orNotTV] NotTV: So long, iPods

Apple has ended production of iPod Touches, last iteration of the compact audio storage unit... said CNN, it "makes for a great first iOS device for younger users who don’t need a full-on phone just yet — especially considering it’s more than half the price of even the cheapest iPhone" at aroun

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

One name that pops up in my head is Andy Cohen. He’s a known name and already has a following. On Mon, May 16, 2022 at 1:16 PM Kevin M. wrote: > While I do not always agree with Jay Leno, one thing he is right about is > that late night viewership is determined almost entirely by the host. There

Re: [TV orNotTV] NBC fall

The Guardian (link) reported it was all of Talpa, back in 2015. de Mol left itv in '19, when Deadline

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

While I do not always agree with Jay Leno, one thing he is right about is that late night viewership is determined almost entirely by the host. There are a handful of guests who cause a spike in the ratings, but find a host people not only want to watch but will go out of their way to watch and you

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

Which seems to include--at least on Colbert--direct-response ads of the type I expect on subchannels, in the first break and with the Comcast "Smart Resume" stopping fast-forwarding when they come up. If you saw Ronco, K-Tel and Popeil ads on Carson, they were in the local breaks. Can I expect se

[TV orNotTV] Fox Fall Annotated--But No Schedule!

As the "9-1-1" franchise and "The Resident" are still on the bubble, there is no fall schedule at Rupert TV's upfront that will be held later this afternoon. (although they claim they would be doing it even if those shows got renewed). However, there are shows announced and here they are: DRAM

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

It is true that they can not assume that what worked in the past will work now, but I’m not sure that it’s true that what worked in the last will not work now. See, for example, the Primetime procedurals on CBS, and the two Dick Wolf Nights on NBC. While technology and changing habits have led to

Re: [TV orNotTV] NBC fall

Beat me to the punch, Bob. Further commentary: "The Voice" returns for its 22nd goround with Kelly Clarkson's big red chair taken over by Camila Cabello, who left her heart in "Havana" na na na. Cowboy, Cowboy's skater punk GF and Mr. Chrissy Tiegen return to the panel. No indication of a sprin

[TV orNotTV] NBC fall

>From Futon Critic (link), newbies in CAPS. MONDAY 8-10 P.M. - The Voice 10-11 P.M. - QUANTUM LEAP TUESDAY

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

Reminds me of the Rome sequence of “History of the World: Part One.” “When you die at the Palace, you REALLY die at the Palace.” On Mon, May 16, 2022 at 8:15 AM Tom Wolper wrote: > Whatever one thinks of TV execs they have to hit a rapidly moving target. > Using the decisions made 7 years ago,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Chrisley up to 3 series on NBCU platforms

The best and the brightest https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chrisley-knows-best-stars-to-stand-trial-in-atlanta/2893412/#l382p1nraqtjo91tzq9 On Tue, May 10, 2022 at 6:02 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > E! has greenlit dating se

Re: [TV orNotTV] Mandel on Chappelle, and Smith, and "Bullsh*t"

Kliph Nesteroff is writing a book about comedy and censorship and most of his Twitter feed right now is quotes like Mandel’s below but coming from decades ago like the forties and fifties and being said by comics like Milton Berle and George Gobel. There’s even a repeating strain from that era of

Re: [TV orNotTV] Why Late Night is in Trouble

Whatever one thinks of TV execs they have to hit a rapidly moving target. Using the decisions made 7 years ago, let alone decisions made 30 years ago is a sure recipe for failure. Whatever CBS chooses to do with the show or the time slot, they should know they can’t replicate the past. On Sat, May