[TV orNotTV] SportsTV: More Masters In More Places In 2025

2024-09-17 Thread Joe Hass
CBS to start coverage at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, matching Sunday. What's really new is full traditional coverage on Paramount+ starting at Noon ET both Saturday and Sunday. https://www.masters.com/en_US/news/articles/2024-09-17/2024-09-17_2025_masters_tournament_announcements.html -- You receive

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Colbert Thursday Sept 12 taping

2024-09-14 Thread Joe Hass
Jesus, Kevin, let's not say things we can't take back. Also please kick cancer's ass. On Sat, Sep 14, 2024, 11:22 Kevin M. wrote: > > > Kevin M. (RPCV) > > > On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 9:15 AM PGage wrote: > >> Yeah, I haven’t been able to sit through Colbert for a while now, though >> I try peri

Re: [TV orNotTV] VMAs Move Over a Night to Get Out of Way of Harris/Trump Debate

2024-08-13 Thread Joe Hass
ri-State area. > > On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:52:03 AM UTC-4 Joe Hass wrote: > >> Why? >> >> On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 5:58 PM Kevin M. wrote: >> >>> Moving an award show to 9/11 is… troubling. >>> >>> Kevin M. (RPCV) >>> >&

Re: [TV orNotTV] VMAs Move Over a Night to Get Out of Way of Harris/Trump Debate

2024-08-13 Thread Joe Hass
Why? On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 5:58 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Moving an award show to 9/11 is… troubling. > > Kevin M. (RPCV) > > > On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM Mark Jeffries > wrote: > >> Some could say that the target audience for the former aren't interested >> in the latter, but the MTV Video M

Re: [TV orNotTV] Video Game Influencer Bribes Trump, 500K Idiots Watch

2024-08-07 Thread Joe Hass
Since Elon started contributing, he now loves electric cars. On Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 10:40 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Adin Ross, who first achieved Internet fame playing video games for the > public and was kicked off of Amazon's Twitch for homophobic remarks, went > to Mar-A-Lago Monday and hande

Re: [TV orNotTV] Digest for tvornottv@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 4 topics

2024-06-29 Thread Joe Hass
I've always believed that if they don't get the reference, that's their own fault for not being as smart as you. Then again, I have socialization issues. On Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 12:35 Kevin M. wrote: > > As a middle school teacher, I sometimes have my students sing or play > music, and I almost a

Re: [TV orNotTV] RIP Martin Mull

2024-06-28 Thread Joe Hass
Colonel Mustard: Are you trying to make me look stupid in front of the other guests? Wadsworth: You don't need any help from me, sir. Colonel Mustard: That's right! On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 19:22 Kevin M. wrote: > So many things worth mentioning > > Fernwood Tonight > Clue > Arrested Development

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Another change of venue for the next Tonys

2024-06-12 Thread Joe Hass
Having literally just gotten back on Thursday from a last-minute trip to see"Merrily We Roll Along", I would recommend it a thousand times over if it wasn't closing in a month. My wife went to Empire State Building to check it off her bucket list, but I think Top Of The Rock is a better view and a

Re: [TV orNotTV] Antiwar Group Tries to Disrupt Kimmel Interview with VP Harris, Gets Kicked Out

2024-06-08 Thread Joe Hass
"I didn't think the 'We Will Eat Your Face' party would actually eat *my* face." On Sat, Jun 8, 2024, 11:53 Mark Jeffries wrote: > Code Pink, perhaps thinking that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" actually is live (it > isn't), tried to pack the audience Tuesday night when Kimmel's guest was > the Vice Pres

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: ABC Fall Annotated

2024-05-15 Thread Joe Hass
Unlike last year, ABC will get a limited slate of MNF as opposed to all 17 games. On Wed, May 15, 2024, 16:49 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Joan Vassos, 61 and a school administrator from Maryland, who had to exit > Turner's "Bachelor" due to a family health is

[TV orNotTV] The Story Of A Walk Off Home Run On TV

2024-05-06 Thread Joe Hass
For those who don't know, a "walk-off" home run is a home run that ends the game, always for the home team. This is an interview with the director for SNY, who broadcasts games for the NY Mets, on how he handled a particular walk-off a couple of weeks ago against the St Louis Cardinals. It's a ripp

Re: [TV orNotTV] Surprise! CBS Fall Annotated

2024-05-02 Thread Joe Hass
BuzzerBlog has Drew in the center square, with no identification of who's hosting. https://www.buzzerblog.com/2024/05/02/cbs-announces-revival-of-hollywood-squares/ On Thu, May 2, 2024, 17:12 Mark Jeffries wrote: > It seemed to me that I had heard had Paramount was not going to do an > upfront

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS Fs Up Billy Joel Concert

2024-04-15 Thread Joe Hass
Piano Man is usually the pre-encore finale. And I don't think it was live: IIRC, it was recorded a couple weeks ago. On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 06:46 Jon Delfin wrote: > was Piano Man the finale? > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 7:44 AM Mark Jeffries > wrote: > >> The much -hyped live telecast of Joel's

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Jerry Foley

2024-03-14 Thread Joe Hass
Dave's staff put together a lovely video. Have tissue ready. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W34m30QY-Pc On Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Letterman's longtime director (1995 to the end), whose life with Dave > began as a tech direc

[TV orNotTV] SportsTV: Lundquist To Call His Final Masters

2024-02-14 Thread Joe Hass
He started on 17 (I still remember his call of Jack Nicklaus in 1986) and eventually moved to his now-iconic perch on 16. He'd already given up college football and basketball. His final call will give him 40 Tournaments total. https://golf.com/news/verne-lundquist-retires-2024-masters/ -- You r

Re: [TV orNotTV] Super Bowl Ratings

2024-02-13 Thread Joe Hass
To steal from Spinal Tap: "We laid off our national security and Justice correspondents." "What?" "Yeah. I wouldn't worry about it though, DC's not a big news town." On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 18:14 Diner wrote: > And the layoffs include 20 at CBS News, notably reporters Catherine > Herridge (nat

[TV orNotTV] NFL Playoff Streamer Moves To Prime

2024-02-09 Thread Joe Hass
If you (loved/hated) this year's streaming playoff game, you're going to (love/hate) next year's even more on a different service! https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/amazon-peacock-prime-video-playoff-game.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Wil Wheaton Attacks David for His 'Today' Show Elmo Assault

2024-02-09 Thread Joe Hass
g...) > > On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 12:02:54 PM UTC-5 Joe Hass wrote: > >> Wheaton's not going to like many episodes of The Simpsons. >> >> On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: >> >>> In a long Facebook post, the "Star Trek:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Streaming's BIggest Shows Are Just TV (Big Deal)

2024-02-09 Thread Joe Hass
On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 11:09 AM Adam Bowie wrote: > > (Sidenote: I had to switch on my VPN to read that piece because lots of US > newspaper groups still can't cope with European privacy regulations and > just don't bother). > > Hey: that sweet venture capital profit ain't gonna make itself, ya k

Re: [TV orNotTV] Wil Wheaton Attacks David for His 'Today' Show Elmo Assault

2024-02-09 Thread Joe Hass
Wheaton's not going to like many episodes of The Simpsons. On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > In a long Facebook post, the "Star Trek: TNG" star compared Larry David's > attack on the "Sesame Street" Muppet beloved by present-day children but > hated by Boomers who grew up w

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Dr Johnny Fever returns! (as a compilation)

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Hass
at 12:04 PM M-D November wrote: > I thought all of the 'original music' episodes were lost to time and lack > of foresight...? > > On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:04:02 PM UTC-5 Joe Hass wrote: > >> Someone went through the original music versions of WKRP, took all of

[TV orNotTV] Dr Johnny Fever returns! (as a compilation)

2024-02-06 Thread Joe Hass
Someone went through the original music versions of WKRP, took all of Howard Hessman's air checks, and compiled a three-hour "shift". https://www.awphooey.com/wkrp I would listen to this station in a heartbeat. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorN

Re: [TV orNotTV] One of them Duke boys wants to execute the President

2023-12-21 Thread Joe Hass
Them boys haven't been right ever since they had to replace the General Lee with a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 1:40 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Somebody woke up on the cranky side of Daisy’s bed. > > > https://scrippsnews.com/stories/actor-john-schneider-calls-for-execution-of-presiden

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Dr. Joel Fleischman embarks on a singing career

2023-12-07 Thread Joe Hass
Speaking as a happily married man, I will confirm my deep, deep crush for Ms Loeb and that as much as my loving wife appreciates "Friends", Ms Loeb is on my laminated card of celebrity five right next to Ms Ringwald, Ms Carter, Ms Sheedy, and Adele. On Thu, Dec 7, 2023, 19:29 Kevin M. wrote: > S

[TV orNotTV] Amazon Prime and TNT join NASCAR broadcast outlets

2023-11-29 Thread Joe Hass
Starting in 2025 and going seven years for a total of $7.7 billion (an increase of about 40% over the previous deal). The first 14 races will be on Fox/FS1. Then five races on Amazon Prime. Then five races on TNT/BR Sports. Then the final 14 races on NBC. https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2023/11/

[TV orNotTV] And Then There Were Five: Matthew Perry Dead

2023-10-28 Thread Joe Hass
54. Drowned. https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/28/friends-star-matthew-perry-dead-dies-drowning/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@go

[TV orNotTV] SportsTV: Barry Melrose Unexpectedly Retires

2023-10-10 Thread Joe Hass
His diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is why. After over a quarter century doing hockey (including the NCAA playoffs) on ESPN, especially when the NHL was considered sport non grata. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38625766/espn-barry-melrose-retires-parkinson-disease-diagnosis -- You receive

[TV orNotTV] NotTV: Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls talks with The Guardian

2023-09-28 Thread Joe Hass
Features "Big Bottom" reference! https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/sep/28/spinal-taps-derek-smalls-id-like-to-collaborate-with-mozart-i-know-chords-hes-never-used -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [TV orNotTV] And here's your full S32 DWTS cast...

2023-09-13 Thread Joe Hass
You wait in line, mister: we'll all have a chance not to watch in due time. On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 9:03 AM Kevin M. wrote: > I can’t wait to not watch > > On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 7:01 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < > tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> My picks for the final: the former "

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jennings defends decision to cross picket lines

2023-08-15 Thread Joe Hass
I'd also add that in 2007-8, the Jeopardy Archive didn't exist. It's one thing for a two-bit weekly bar trivia guy to scrape it for ideas (he whistles innocently while looking inconspicuous), it's another to literally have the show reuse it. On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 1:09 PM Jim Ellwanger wrote: >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Supermodel Turned Actress Turned Game Show Celeb Dies at 70

2023-08-15 Thread Joe Hass
John > > On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 2:53 PM Mark Jeffries > wrote: > >> I would say yes, but I'm not sure--perhaps Pluto TV should start a >> "Pyramid Hosted by Dick Clark" channel... >> >> Mark Jeffries >> spotligh...@gmail.com >> >>

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'If You Watch These, You May Want to Come Out...'

2023-08-15 Thread Joe Hass
There is a legendary story about Target involving a customer who came into a store furious that his daughter received personalized coupons that were targeted towards a pregnant woman, only to have the guy return weeks later to apologize because his daughter actually *was* pregnant. Never question

Re: [TV orNotTV] Supermodel Turned Actress Turned Game Show Celeb Dies at 70

2023-08-15 Thread Joe Hass
Refresh my memory: was she the giver of the greatest Pyramid clue of all time ("Oriental women's feet" for "Things That Are Bound")? They wiped all the classic $100,000 Pyramid clips off YouTube a while back. On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 1:25 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Shelley Smith started out as a m

[TV orNotTV] Newsmax goes where FNC won't

2023-08-07 Thread Joe Hass
Particularly with Rep Matt Gratz (Dipshit-State of Dipshits), the channel has no problems letting sitting Congresspeople act as hosts of their nighttime line up. https://www.thedailybeast.com/newsmax-ropes-matt-gaetz-into-battle-to-become-gops-comms-shop?ref=home%3Fref%3Dhome&s=03 -- You receive

[TV orNotTV] Losing On Jeopardy! Now Slightly Less Painful

2023-08-07 Thread Joe Hass
Three grand for second place, and $2,000 for third. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/jeopardy-season-40-repeat-questions-strike-1235689715/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[TV orNotTV] Long Read: Jack Hanna's Long Goodbye

2023-06-29 Thread Joe Hass
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jack-hannas-long-goodbye-alzheimers-100110678.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@googleg

[TV orNotTV] Pat Sajak to retire from Wheel

2023-06-12 Thread Joe Hass
At the end of next season (2023-24, 41st). https://twitter.com/patsajak/status/1668392746787418114?t=SvmS_8xd-VqCj03f_A6MIA&s=19 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Peacock: Everybody pays for Premium content starting June 26

2023-05-29 Thread Joe Hass
Sorry: they all moved to Max. On Mon, May 29, 2023, 11:49 Diner wrote: > In related news, I'll finally be getting around to watching the last few > Harry Potter movies over the next four weeks. > > On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:59:47 AM UTC-4 Ron Casalotti wrote: > >> When it launched, NBCUni ow

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Trump enabler awarded prime time show on CNN

2023-05-18 Thread Joe Hass
As someone who calls his mom "Meemaw" for her grandmother title because "Mimi" was rejected by my wife because it reminded her too damn much of Kathy Kinney, I protest this on the grounds that my mom is too damn busy watching MSNBC and QVC. On Thu, May 18, 2023, 18:06 Mark Jeffries wrote: > The

[TV orNotTV] Tucker's Gone At FNC

2023-04-24 Thread Joe Hass
They just "parted ways". https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tucker-carlson-out-fox-news-shock-decision-1235400117/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[TV orNotTV] "My Next Guest": Volodymyr Zelensky

2022-12-09 Thread Joe Hass
Dave sat down in October with the Ukrainian president in October. Goes live on Monday https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2022/12/09/david-letterman-interview-zelensky/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox World Cup Coverage Brought to You by Human Rights Abusers

2022-11-21 Thread Joe Hass
ms. > > As a Soccer neophyte: Would it technically have been possible to make like > the worst player the Captain and let them take the Yellow Card? > > On Mon, 21 Nov 2022 at 12:44 PM Joe Hass wrote: > >> FIFA put the kibosh on the armbands: >> https://www.washin

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox World Cup Coverage Brought to You by Human Rights Abusers

2022-11-21 Thread Joe Hass
FIFA put the kibosh on the armbands: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/21/world-cup-one-love-armbands-yellow-cards/ On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 2:27 PM PGage wrote: > This is helpful. I have watched the first two matches, and currently in > the 12th minute of the Wales-US match, and have

[TV orNotTV] Sunday Night Disney Shocker: Chapek Out, Iger Back as CEO.

2022-11-20 Thread Joe Hass
https://deadline.com/2022/11/disney-bob-iger-returns-ceo-bob-chapek-out-1235178223/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@googlegrou

Re: [TV orNotTV] Licht Fires Stelter, Cancels *Reliable Sources*

2022-08-18 Thread Joe Hass
Chris Licht can go fornicate himself with a rusty iron stick for this one. On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 5:43 PM PGage wrote: > “CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter is leaving the company, and > the network will cancel the 30-year-old weekly media news show that he has > hosted since 2013. S

Re: [TV orNotTV] Activist Investor Urges Disney to Spin Off ESPN, Fold Hulu into D+

2022-08-16 Thread Joe Hass
PG: My sympathies on the strike. May you get a fair and equitable contract as quickly as possible. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help from out here in Beautiful Naperville, Illinois. Joe On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 2:02 PM PGage wrote: > I’m not saying I know better than Daniel Loeb

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Burt Metcalfe

2022-07-29 Thread Joe Hass
As someone who falls asleep every night to a Mash episode from the first four seasons, I wish I could somehow tell those who are left how much that show, almost 50 years later, means to me. And I've tried to pass that along to my almost nine year old son. On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 16:21 'Bob Jersey' v

[TV orNotTV] MLS makes 10-year deal with Apple TV

2022-06-14 Thread Joe Hass
*Every* match, without blackouts or restrictions, for $2 billion. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-and-mls-to-present-all-mls-matches-for-10-years-beginning-in-2023/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from t

[TV orNotTV] Disney TV Fires Another Top Person

2022-06-09 Thread Joe Hass
It's beginning to seem like Disney is a massive poop-storm right about now. https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-ousts-top-tv-executive-peter-rice-11654790861?st=wfl2by5xskm12oh&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink (This should be accessible to all. Please don't get me on the bad side of News Corp.)

[TV orNotTV] Book Excerpt: James Burrows On Friends

2022-06-04 Thread Joe Hass
How the ‘Friends’ Cast Turned a Trip to Vegas Into Television History https://www.wsj.com/articles/james-burrows-friends-cheers-taxi-will-grace-vegas-memoir-excerpt-11653998722 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [TV orNotTV] Chris Wallace back on a Sunday show

2022-05-20 Thread Joe Hass
My interpretation is that it will air live on CNN and then be available for streaming immediately afterwards on The Max. On Thu, May 19, 2022 at 8:27 PM PGage wrote: > Something like this was always going to happen. But how does this get > around what I thought was exclusive rights cable has to

Re: [TV orNotTV] George W Bush Joke That’s Not Really A Joke

2022-05-19 Thread Joe Hass
They don't sell large enough volumes of Tito's for my reaction to this, and I buy 1.75-liter bottles from Costco on an almost-weekly basis. On Wed, May 18, 2022 at 10:25 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Dubya made a Freudian slip > > > https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/152709295226114?s=21&t=UNdTk98

Re: [TV orNotTV] Netflix fires 150 people because you share your account password with everyone you know

2022-05-17 Thread Joe Hass
As someone who gets access though my sibling, I feel I should do something. No...wait...that's the Tito's talking. On Tue, May 17, 2022, 18:21 Kevin M. wrote: > Apparently it amounts to 2% of its workforce… major cuts to their > animation division > > > https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/busines

[TV orNotTV] One More Norm Macdonald Netflix Special

2022-05-12 Thread Joe Hass
Recorded in his living room in 2020 when things first started going south. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/norm-macdonald-netflix-special-1235145692/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Sign you’ve been paying too much attention to the NFL

2022-05-11 Thread Joe Hass
Yesterday I was at lunch when the noon SportsCenter did a three-minute live segment on Best Fantasy League Defense/Special Teams, complete with Booger McFarland dialed in. Smack dab in the middle of both the NHL and NBA playoffs (both of which ESPN owns rights to) and baseball starting to heat up

Re: [TV orNotTV] ESPN suspends Sage Steele

2022-04-28 Thread Joe Hass
Ms Steele now suing Disney for "violating her free speech rights". https://www.wsj.com/articles/espn-anchor-sage-steele-sues-network-alleging-violation-of-free-speech-rights-11651104160 On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 19:59 PGage wrote: > Not clear to me that Kevin;s response is accurate. She has been shi

Re: [TV orNotTV] Harry Friedman back exec-ing a game show

2022-04-28 Thread Joe Hass
Not just an old white guy: a *"retired"* old white guy! On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 3:30 PM Kevin M. wrote: > I personally know of at least six people who would’ve given their right > arm to produce this show. Too bad for them there was an old white guy > available. > > On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 1:01

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

2022-04-22 Thread Joe Hass
"Now you men will only be risking your lives, whilst I will be risking an almost certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor." On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 4:24 PM Paul Murray wrote: > Yes, but they owned the libs, so that makes it all worthwhile. > > [Insert the Shrek Lord Farquaad "s

Re: [TV orNotTV] CNN+ halts marketing, yet production continues on content

2022-04-21 Thread Joe Hass
Hey Quibi: you've got company! https://www.wsj.com/articles/warner-bros-discovery-is-shutting-down-cnn-streaming-service-11650556680?st=6x8pi3k7qmjr1rr&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink On Tue, Apr 19, 2022 at 3:28 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > At least til

[TV orNotTV] Russian State TV interrupted by sign holder

2022-03-14 Thread Joe Hass
What broke me about this was, of all things, the lower case "g" in AGAINST. That this was the best she could do, knowing what was going to come against her. As a wise man once wrote, “If I were forced to choose between my country and my friend, I hope I would be brave enough to choose my friend.”

[TV orNotTV] NY Post: Joe Buck to ESPN, MNF

2022-03-11 Thread Joe Hass
https://nypost.com/2022/03/11/joe-buck-expected-to-leave-fox-sports-for-huge-espn-deal/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@google

[TV orNotTV] This Morning In LA...

2022-03-11 Thread Joe Hass
The newsroom screaming? Chef's kiss. https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1502318967918059524 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...

[TV orNotTV] Today's Jeopardy! (Non-Spoiler)

2022-03-04 Thread Joe Hass
Today's episode not only featured an on-air disclaimer regarding a clue, but the fine folks in the social media department just posted the same disclaimer on Twitter and Facebook. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [TV orNotTV] Great News Everyone!

2022-03-01 Thread Joe Hass
Shiny metal asses have been bitten, and Mr Dimaggio is in. https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/futurama-john-dimaggio-hulu-revival-1235193435/ On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 7:27 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > There sure is. Let John D tell you himself. > > > https:/

[TV orNotTV] Great Moments In Parenting, Part 23

2022-02-24 Thread Joe Hass
My eight-year-old is watching "Lisa The Vegetarian" when... Him: "I have a question." Me: "Sure!" Him: "What is an 'Independent Thought Alarm'?" The parenting classes really should prepare you more for early-series Simpsons episodes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [TV orNotTV] "ALF" rights move to Shout! Factory

2022-02-24 Thread Joe Hass
Will there be pogs, thereby making another Simpsons prophesy a reality? On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 12:30 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > After Lionsgate's deal to stream the sitcom on Tubi expired. The digital > firm and Alien Productions " plan to develop new *A

[TV orNotTV] Disney, Netflix, Apple: is anyone winning the streaming wars?

2022-02-12 Thread Joe Hass
Good article on the long-term perspective of the Streaming Wars. https://www.economist.com/business/disney-netflix-apple-is-anyone-winning-the-streaming-wars/21807591 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [TV orNotTV] Semi-OT: The green ones no longer make you horny

2022-01-20 Thread Joe Hass
Alexandra Petri has your definitive take on this. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/20/mm-mascots-inclusive-rebrand-satire/ On Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 17:46 Kevin M. wrote: > The anthropomorphized M&M characters in ads and on branded packaging and > merchandise are being rethought. The

Re: [TV orNotTV] RIP Bob Saget

2022-01-09 Thread Joe Hass
Bob Saget is younger than my mom and stepdad, and if that doesn't make me want to pound Tito's for the rest of the night, nothing will. On Sun, Jan 9, 2022, 18:45 Kevin M. wrote: > He endured so much loss in his life and always found a way to laugh and > make others laugh. Episodes of his podcas

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fun with Olbermann

2021-12-29 Thread Joe Hass
I hate (in the most loving way) that you're absolutely spot-on correct with this statement. On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 6:31 PM Kevin M. wrote: > > > On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 4:29 PM Joe Hass wrote: > >> ::deep, painful sigh:: >> >> I will go to my (expletive)

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fun with Olbermann

2021-12-29 Thread Joe Hass
::deep, painful sigh:: I will go to my (expletive) grave thinking there's an alternate universe where Keith just signed a multi-year contract to host Jeopardy... On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 6:21 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Somebody (bleep)ed in his corn flake

Re: [TV orNotTV] Zombie Golden Globe Nominations Announced

2021-12-13 Thread Joe Hass
My requirements for attendance: 1 1.75-liter bottle of Tito's 1 1-liter bottle of tonic water 1 lime, sliced 1 8-ounce glass On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 9:42 AM PGage wrote: > I also announce a list of nominees for film and television, which now are > roughly as meaningful and impactful as the GGs.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: 19 Kids And Counting “star” arrested

2021-12-09 Thread Joe Hass
Dad Jim Bob?!? Whomever's writing this s--- deserves a raise or to be sacked. On Thu, Dec 9, 2021, 17:57 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > A jury in Fayetteville, AR found him guilty on both counts. He will > appeal. Dad Jim Bob is running in a primary for a specia

Re: [TV orNotTV] Don’t blame Chris Cuomo for his brother’s actions. Blame him for his own actions.

2021-12-04 Thread Joe Hass
In the immortal words of Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, "'E gawn". https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2021/12/04/chris-cuomo-fired-cnn-andrew-cuomo/ On Tue, Nov 30, 2021, 17:28 Adam Bowie wrote: > And he's suspended... > > > https://twitter.com/brianstelter/status/1465822485467779072?t=MsmhFeybPbAEHjg

Re: [TV orNotTV] Cecile Strong’s SNL Abortion Manifesto

2021-11-12 Thread Joe Hass
f good > satire; it’s a personal story; it takes courage to tell it; too bad it > wasn’t funny > > On Thu, Nov 11, 2021 at 4:33 PM Joe Hass wrote: > >> It was intended, and it was Strong's personal story. >> >> >> https://www.usatoday.com/story/ent

Re: [TV orNotTV] Cecile Strong’s SNL Abortion Manifesto

2021-11-11 Thread Joe Hass
t was an > accident or intended. > > On Tue, 9 Nov 2021 at 8:40 AM Joe Hass wrote: > >> For my money, the "best" part of it was when Jost slipped and called her >> Cecile, subtly tipping the hand. It was uncomfortable, weird, and one of >> the best moments on SNL i

Re: [TV orNotTV] Cecile Strong’s SNL Abortion Manifesto

2021-11-09 Thread Joe Hass
For my money, the "best" part of it was when Jost slipped and called her Cecile, subtly tipping the hand. It was uncomfortable, weird, and one of the best moments on SNL in a while. On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 10:08 AM PGage wrote: > Just wanted this in the Record for this group. I have watched it mo

[TV orNotTV] Today in the Hass household

2021-09-21 Thread Joe Hass
My eight-year-old, working on a crossword puzzle: "Network that produces the 30 For 30 series". Me: "E-ess-pee-enn" Him: "Oh: ess-pen! I know that!" The folks in Bristol have some market work to do on the Generation Alpha market. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[TV orNotTV] Re: And the new “Jeopardy!” host is rumored to be…

2021-09-16 Thread Joe Hass
It'll be Bialik and Jennings splitting hosting duties until the end of the calendar year. https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/news-events/mayim-bialik-and-ken-jennings-host-jeopardy-through-end-year On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:12:30 PM UTC-5 Kevin M. (RPCV) wrote: > … the show’s executive prod

[TV orNotTV] Goodbye, Norm Macdonald

2021-09-15 Thread Joe Hass
61, from a nine-year unannounced battle with cancer. https://deadline.com/2021/09/norm-macdonald-dead-obituary-comedian-saturday-night-live-weekend-update-anchor-was-61-1234833212 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [TV orNotTV] Blue's clues blows up Twitter for 20-somethings

2021-09-08 Thread Joe Hass
I was never in the target demo for Blue, either as a viewer or a parent. I broke down like it was Fred Rogers when I watched this the first time. On Wed, Sep 8, 2021, 18:33 Doug Eastick wrote: > https://twitter.com/nickjr/status/1435332689532440579?s=20 > > 1.6M likes as I write this. > > Many

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: And the new “Jeopardy!” host is rumored to be…

2021-08-23 Thread Joe Hass
The new plan: air the one week of Richards shows, followed by three weeks of Mayim, and then back to the guest host format until Sony (without the input of Richards) picks the new replacement host. https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/23/media/mayim-bialik-jeopardy/index.html On Friday, August 20, 2021

Re: [TV orNotTV] Former MLB pitcher suspended from TV job for dissing Asian superstar

2021-08-19 Thread Joe Hass
It's important to note that Morris has a history here, going back to his playing days. There was a legendary incident in 1990 when he told a female *intern* at the Freep “I don’t talk to people when I’m naked, especially women, unless they’re on top of me or I’m on top of them.”. So suffice to say

[TV orNotTV] Whew! returns to television

2021-08-10 Thread Joe Hass
A rare non-Fremantle show will appear on Buzzr: the cult classic starts reairing on September 6 https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/70s-game-show-whew-to-air-on-retro-network-buzzr.html Giving me the level and the money amount...CHARGE! Joe Hass -- You received this message because you are

[TV orNotTV] Re: Bombshell: Fox News Given Largest Penalty in History For Sexual Harassment

2021-06-30 Thread Joe Hass
[image: 192125.jpeg] On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 8:36:50 AM UTC-5 PGage wrote: > Somehow, does not seem like that big of a fine... > > “Fox News fined $1 million for sex harassment and retaliation > > NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox > News $1 million

[TV orNotTV] The Newest Addition To The Bowl Game Menagerie...

2021-06-17 Thread Joe Hass
The Jimmy Kimmel Bowl! December 18 on ABC. https://theathletic.com/news/this-is-not-a-joke-jimmy-kimmel-gets-naming-rights-to-la-bowl-on-dec-18/BHpYu9Xghr7A -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [TV orNotTV] RIP Frank Bonner, herb tarlek

2021-06-17 Thread Joe Hass
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/frank-bonner-dead-wkrp-cincinnati-1234969849/ He played that role so perfectly, it became a pitch-perfect cliché of what a media sales person acts like. On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 1:29 PM Doug Eastick wrote: > Various news sites. > > > -- > You received

[TV orNotTV] From Matthew: Why No Closed Captioning?

2021-06-15 Thread Joe Hass
I have been stymied by a question from my seven-year-old regarding closed captioning. While watching The Simpsons episode "Simpson Tide", he noticed that in the scene where they play The Village People singing "YMCA", the captioning did not include the lyrics to the song. He asked me why that was,

[TV orNotTV] Re: Chris Harrison replaced "...In Paradise"

2021-06-08 Thread Joe Hass
And now it's permanent. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/08/chris-harrison-bachelor-exit/ On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:40:52 PM UTC-5 Bob Jersey wrote: > By comedians, e.g. David Spade... no comment from ABC nor Warners... > > > https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/chris-harrison-b

Re: [TV orNotTV] Any bites to the Friends reunion?

2021-06-01 Thread Joe Hass
ns). The show has started aging rapidly in the last few years: reminding us how very, very white and straight it was doesn't help. On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:14 PM Joe Hass wrote: > I am forbidden until Saturday night, but will report back after. > > On Thu, May 27, 2021, 09:24 &

Re: [TV orNotTV] Any bites to the Friends reunion?

2021-05-27 Thread Joe Hass
I am forbidden until Saturday night, but will report back after. On Thu, May 27, 2021, 09:24 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Without details, Corden hosting got GOBS of hissing... > > > https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9625807/Friends-fans-left-baffl

Re: [TV orNotTV] Amazon fixin' to buy MGM

2021-05-26 Thread Joe Hass
On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 8:37 AM PGage wrote: > The NYT also points out that one reason Amazon bought MGM is “because it > can”. Amazon has “$71 billion in cash and a market capitalization of > $1.64 trillion.” They can almost get the cash for the full price by making > an ATM withdrawal. > > > ht

Re: [TV orNotTV] From Monday's Tournament of Champions match

2021-05-21 Thread Joe Hass
For the record: Rayburn (the other contestant) was the one who charmingly broke protocol by explaining her incorrect Final Jeopardy response to Alex in one of her matches. On Fri, May 21, 2021, 06:18 JW wrote: > Since nobody mentioned it here, there was apparently some social media > blowback wh

[TV orNotTV] Dick Van Dyke At 95

2021-05-17 Thread Joe Hass
“It’s kind of odd being the age where you can die in your sleep." https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/dick-van-dyke-kennedy-center-honors/2021/05/13/61c264e0-ac5c-11eb-b476-c3b287e52a01_story.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotT

[TV orNotTV] John Swartzwelder speaks!

2021-05-02 Thread Joe Hass
The greatest writer in the history of The Simpsons, it's considered his first extended interview. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/john-swartzwelder-sage-of-the-simpsons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To

Re: [TV orNotTV] AP News: ESPN, NHL announce comprehensive 7-year agreement

2021-04-26 Thread Joe Hass
It's worth noting that Hockey Night In Canada reported this weekend that *Fox* was the leader for the second half of the package, with Apple picking up a little bit. https://barrettsportsmedia.com/2021/04/26/fox-reportedly-frontrunner-for-nhl-tv-deal/ https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/status/138

Re: [TV orNotTV] “How I Met Your Father” to Hulu

2021-04-21 Thread Joe Hass
On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 3:03 PM Kevin M. wrote: > I forget, did viewers of the original series ever forgive the writers for > the series finale? It's time for another installment of "Short Answers To Simple Questions". No. This has been another installment of "Short Answers To Simple Question

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bowling for ratings: Fox-PBA partnership a success so far

2021-04-10 Thread Joe Hass
I strongly disagree, as I've never made a mayonnaise-based dish for a potluck in my life. On Sat, Apr 10, 2021, 20:31 Kevin M. wrote: > > > On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 6:07 PM Joe Hass wrote: > >> The kid whose first sport autograph was Earl Anthony would like a word >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bowling for ratings: Fox-PBA partnership a success so far

2021-04-10 Thread Joe Hass
The kid whose first sport autograph was Earl Anthony would like a word with you. "Million Dollar Earl" was the first bowler to achieve seven figures of career earnings, plus 43 career titles. Also, Pete's Dad, Dick, was no slouch either. Together the two of them was who brought bowling into the 7

Re: [TV orNotTV] Aaron Rodgers

2021-04-06 Thread Joe Hass
>From Monday's FJ (no spoiler): https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/1379214770784636930?s=19 (Backstory: in the NFC title game in January, down eight, the Packers inexplicably decided to kick a field goal with 2:05 to go in the fourth quarter, only to never get the ball back. This brought fury fr

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