Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Is Stephen OK?

2020-08-30 Thread stannc
I thought it was a bit odd on Wednesday when he said that he hasn’t watched that night’s “coverage”. He’s had enough of it as well. -Stan On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 9:40:34 AM UTC-4 Tom Wolper wrote: > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 5:25 AM 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV < > tvor...@googlegroups.co

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Is Stephen OK?

2020-08-30 Thread stannc
I thought it was a bit odd on Wednesday when he said that he hasn’t watched that night’s “coverage”. He’s had enough of it as well. -Atan On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 9:40:34 AM UTC-4 Tom Wolper wrote: > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 5:25 AM 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV < > tvor...@googlegroups.com

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Blazing Saddles' Gets Disclaimer Treatment at HBO Max

2020-08-18 Thread stannc
Someone on Facebook posted a screen shot of a disclaimer that was shown on a basic cable channel airing of “48 Hours” (the movie, not the TV show). The whole racially sensitive, different times story. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNot

[TV orNotTV] Charlotte Hornets play by play announcer suspended

2020-08-18 Thread stannc
Primarily because he’s stupid. Hornets radio announcer John Focke apologized Monday night for a tweet with the N-word about the Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz playoff game. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Blazing Saddles' Gets Disclaimer Treatment at HBO Max

2020-08-17 Thread stannc
If this service is going to continue to add these disclaimers to every movie, can we just call it “Max-splaining” ? Max-splaining is where a certain streaming service feels that either: Its audience is too stupid to understand the context or period that a movie was made or is depicting Its au

[TV orNotTV] Re: RIP Regis

2020-07-30 Thread stannc
The “Live With”‘ Show site has clips from Monday’s show, with a few clips from the original WABC-TV Morning Show. WABC’s coverage included a stand up from their front door, where there’s a plaque with Regis’ puss on it. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [TV orNotTV] What show were you watching when a major news event happened?

2020-07-30 Thread stannc
I was sitting at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day in 2001. The race was about to start and it was an NBC race. The jumbo screen at the track switched to a live feed of NBC News Special Report. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorN

[TV orNotTV] Jeopardy and Wheel are taping new episodes

2020-07-30 Thread stannc
So more bankrupt spaces on the wheel then? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the w

Re: [TV orNotTV] What show were you watching when a major news event happened?

2020-07-29 Thread stannc
G-E-C is also the pleasant sound that you hear when you try to shoplift at Lowe’s Home Improvement. -Stan -- 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 tvorno

[TV orNotTV] Re: What show were you watching when a major news event happened?

2020-07-28 Thread stannc
The clips that I’ve found don’t agree on the specifics, but during World War II a fourth chime was used. Sometimes it’s a second sustained C, one clip has it as a different higher note. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To u

[TV orNotTV] Next series to get analytical podcast... "Saved by the Bell"

2020-07-27 Thread stannc
In other words they’re doing the Office Ladies podcast with a different show. https://officeladies.com/ -- 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+

[TV orNotTV] Fox News has 'parted ways' with a news anchor after she showed up to work visibly sick at the height of New York's coronavirus outbreak

2020-07-27 Thread stannc
Charlotte girl. Used to be on News 14 Carolina, now Spectrum News 1 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view

Re: [TV orNotTV] SportsTV: Pittsburgh to host most Toronto games

2020-07-23 Thread stannc
I didn’t hear why Buffalo didn’t work for them. They were offered Truist Park in Charlotte but turned it down. -Stan -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: What show were you watching when a major news event happened?

2020-07-23 Thread stannc
Nixon resigns: one of the networks. The evening edition of the New York Post had a front page that said “Nixon Resigns Tonight” so we were well prepared. My brother tried to record it from the tv speaker with a portable tape recorder. 1977 NYC blackout: I was watching a CPO Sharkey rerun when t

RE: [TV orNotTV] Re: '30 Rock' Reunion to Be NBCU Fall Preview Special

2020-07-17 Thread stannc
They’re showing it on USA tonight. Wow, they weren’t kidding about the infomercial thing. But I did learn that Kenneth owns a “Proud as a Peacock” beach towel. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[TV orNotTV] Re: '30 Rock' Reunion to Be NBCU Fall Preview Special

2020-07-14 Thread stannc
Yup. WCNC here in the 704 will be running a call in show about stimulus checks and unemployment benefits. Must See TV indeed. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[TV orNotTV] MythBuster and Lucasfilm alumnus Grant Imahara dead at 49

2020-07-14 Thread stannc
And And he built Geoff for SCG https://twitter.com/craigyferg/status/1282914691795296261?s=21 -- 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] Ratings: ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Drops to Season Low, Still Leads ABC to Easy Win

2020-07-14 Thread stannc
There was an adult film parody called “Edward Phands”. So maybe he saw that. -Stan -- 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...@goog

Re: [TV orNotTV] 24 Hours Of Today

2020-07-14 Thread stannc
Charlotte still reruns the third hour overnight at 2:00am ET. A rerun of Nightly News would be more useful, but they don’t ask me. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[TV orNotTV] MythBuster and Lucasfilm alumnus Grant Imahara dead at 49

2020-07-14 Thread stannc
And Sulu in the Star Trek Continues web series. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Hamilton

2020-07-09 Thread stannc
Thank you for reassuring me that I’m not slowing down a bit. :) It got better as the show went on, but the first song hit me with that speed and I had to stop two minutes in and start again. I almost recreated the infamous scene from “Scanners”. -Stan -- You received this message because yo

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Former FOX News host and DJTJ's girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has COVID-19

2020-07-07 Thread stannc
Re: Dave: I can’t imagine that there’s some poor bastard that looks and sounds just like 45. -Stan -- 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+un

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Hamilton

2020-07-07 Thread stannc
The quality of the video was perfect and there was no visual compromise of the staging for video consumption. This should be the model for any of the “Live” on stage productions that the broadcast networks do. Even get a program sponsor so that there’s only a commercial at intermission. I may

[TV orNotTV] British legend Vera Lynn gone

2020-06-18 Thread stannc
I guess Pink Floyd got their answer. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web vis

Re: [TV orNotTV] "It's not a huge technology problem... it's a cost problem."

2020-06-15 Thread stannc
As of today, the solutions to the bottlenecks in the US are supposed to be fixed 5G wireless, which we won’t see until at least mid 2021 and DBS internet using one of a few solutions currently in development (Musk, Zuckerberg) -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

tvornottv@googlegroups.com

2020-06-10 Thread stannc
It follows this week’s cancellation of “COPS” https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/live-pd-a-e-javier-ambler-austin-black-lives-matter-1234630742/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [TV orNotTV] Nothing To Do With Nothing

2020-06-07 Thread stannc
I grew up on a regular diet of Johnny Carson Tonight Shows in the 70s. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To v

Re: [TV orNotTV] Watching local news during the protests

2020-06-07 Thread stannc
They have Unifour Today, which is an old guy reading the news in front of a bookcase. The six channels live the other night: WBTV (CBS/Gray) WSOC (ABC/Apollo-Cox) WCNC (NBC/Tegna) WJZY (Fox/Nexstar) WCCB (CW/independent) Spectrum News (Charter) -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: CNBC briefly becomes talk radio

2020-06-07 Thread stannc
Before the Memorial Day break, Stephen thanked his crew for the last eight weeks of extra work doing the shows from home. Was he expecting to come back the Ed after the week off? I have a feeling that we’ll never see reruns of these “late night at home” shows, except for the clip shows. Having

[TV orNotTV] Watching local news during the protests

2020-06-07 Thread stannc
The fascination that I have with the coverage of all this was that a city the size of Charlotte, North Carolina managed to get SIX different stations on the air live covering the crowds. Some stations had multiple crews on different sides of town (it’s not that big). One station had multiple cre

Re: [TV orNotTV] Possible new content on 5/28 Late Show

2020-05-28 Thread stannc
He said that was the May 1st show. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

[TV orNotTV] Re: HBO Max streaming service library is huge. It includes the Criterion Collection.

2020-05-26 Thread stannc
Time Warner Cable was separated from Time Warner in 2009. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this disc

[TV orNotTV] HBO Max streaming service library is huge. It includes the Criterion Collection.

2020-05-23 Thread stannc
Check with your local cable provider. In my area Spectrum offers their premium channel package (HBO, Showtime, TMC, Startz and Encore) for $15/month. This includes access to all of their linear channels plus access to their on demand apps. Spectrum announced an agreement with AT&T where their HB

Re: [TV orNotTV] Stephanopoulos pushed to seek post-Alex J! job

2020-05-16 Thread stannc
So then, Rachel Maddow. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://g

[TV orNotTV] CBS All Access to be rebranded

2020-05-12 Thread stannc
But a lot of the Viacom content is already distributed free on their other streaming platform, Pluto. How many streaming services can one company have, unless they’re AT&T? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [TV orNotTV] That show where Colbert showed the rehearsal monologue

2020-05-11 Thread stannc
CFerg was the first time that I had noticed it being done. He came back from commercial and was wearing a different suit. I know that Letterman wanted to tape his show the same way that Johnny did. The in-studio clock was set at 11:30/5 and didn’t stop unless something went badly. The only con

[TV orNotTV] That show where Colbert showed the rehearsal monologue

2020-05-10 Thread stannc
They could have taped the interview on a different day. Colbert is not as strict as Letterman was about airing a single show from beginning to end. Did Letterman ever piece together interviews from different days, except for a clip show? -Stan -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [TV orNotTV] Baldwin's final Trump?

2020-05-10 Thread stannc
Without my having to resort to the toobs, was the first presidential impersonation Chevy’s Ford or Aykroyd’s Nixon? They probably did both in the first few weeks. Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: A Parks and Rec reunion

2020-05-03 Thread stannc
But where were the big heads? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit htt

Re: [TV orNotTV] Critics summer tour canned

2020-05-03 Thread stannc
Spring 2021: how many episodic TV shows will have quarantine plot lines? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Zoey’s Infinite Playlist

2020-04-28 Thread stannc
I’m still waiting for the M through Z episodes of NBC’s “A to Z”. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view t

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: "Daily Show" expanding to 45 minutes

2020-04-28 Thread stannc
The article contradicts itself. Since Jimmy Kimmel is doing a shorter show and flipping the 11:35 spot with Nightline, TDS isn’t competing with him. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[TV orNotTV] Shout! Factory TV and Johnny Carson

2020-04-24 Thread stannc
Normal people wouldn’t confuse the Johnny Carson show with the current Jimmy Fallon show. However the Spectrum cable app puts up artwork for every program that you choose to record by using the app, and for the longest time they had the Jay Leno Tonight Show logo slide in the listings for Antenn

Re: [TV orNotTV] Seth not phoning it in

2020-04-23 Thread stannc
No, I thought maybe he was still hiding in the trap door in his attic. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To v

[TV orNotTV] Seth not phoning it in

2020-04-21 Thread stannc
This week, Late Night has been running episodes from Seth Meyers’ first season. It’s a bit jarring to see Seth doing a standing monologue to open the show. But yeah, I remember that. Is Seth not able to make the commute anymore? -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[TV orNotTV] AfterMASH - Wikipedia

2020-04-21 Thread stannc
I saw it at the time and it wasn’t memorable. Also, the entire W*A*L*T*E*R pilot is available on the toobs. Since it’s now we’ll known that he intentionally tanked his last M*A*S*H episode, I’m surprised that he wanted to continue as the character. https://youtu.be/OS8Vd1vVqXc -Stan -- Yo

Re: [TV orNotTV] When Was The Last Clip Show?

2020-04-21 Thread stannc
I think I’ve posted this here before, but was “Happy Days” the king of the clip show? They even used their first Christmas episode with at least two different framing plots. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe f

[TV orNotTV] If and when the "Friends" reunion is produced...

2020-04-21 Thread stannc
I’ll put my money on the Sheraton Universal Hotel. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion

Re: [TV orNotTV] In Disney+'s version of "Splash"...

2020-04-16 Thread stannc
Word on the street is that Disney+ will offer the three minute version of “Song of the South” -- 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...

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Saturday Night Live' to air show, observe social distancing

2020-04-15 Thread stannc
Trivia question that I don’t know the answer to: Was this the first SNL recorded entirely outside of 8H since they moved to Brooklyn for election coverage in the late 70s ? -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Picard" giving folks a freebie

2020-04-14 Thread stannc
Because they’re counting on all the subscription money from people wanting to binge-watch “Bob Hearts Abishola”. -- 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 t

Re: [TV orNotTV] typing while I fast-forward

2020-04-14 Thread stannc
It’s only been a month and I can’t believe how much I miss HD-quality talk shows, with a desk, a set, a band, and two people in the same shot. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[TV orNotTV] MayHaveBeenOnTV: COBOL programmers wanted... seriously

2020-04-14 Thread stannc
That “ancient lingo” is still running the majority of financial systems all over the world. Having 30+ years experience with writing the ancient scrolls will hopefully finance my retirement. :) -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" gro

[TV orNotTV] Re: SportsTV: A Torturous Broadcasting Hypothetical for CBS

2020-04-14 Thread stannc
Can Augusta National petition congress to allow Daylight Saving Time to end a few weeks later for this year, in order for the Masters to have as much playing time in prime TV hours as possible? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To

Re: [TV orNotTV] Is your cabler/satco doing this?

2020-04-01 Thread stannc
Spectrum (Charter) has made Showtime and Epix free through mid April. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To vi

Re: [TV orNotTV] Late Show continues the mix of old and new

2020-03-20 Thread stannc
I saw Kimmel Minilogue on the screen and at first I saw Kylie Minogue. -Stan -- 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...@googlegroups.co

Re: [TV orNotTV] NBC News technician taken by virus

2020-03-20 Thread stannc
Also mentioned as the last story on Nightly News and 11th Hour. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view thi

[TV orNotTV] Jane Lynch “Weakest Link” ?

2020-03-20 Thread stannc
I got an interesting survey from NBC asking different questions about what I would think about a revival of “The Weakest Link” with Jane Lynch as the host. They asked specifically if I thought it should either be more or less funny and more or less competitive than the original series. I assume

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Show continues the mix of old and new

2020-03-18 Thread stannc
Maybe Colbert will go back to playing the longer, slower version of his theme song with all the animation. -Stan -- 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

[TV orNotTV] "CBS This Morning" moving to Colbert stage

2020-03-18 Thread stannc
That’s a good way of keeping Colbert’s production staff employed and active. -Stan -- 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...@googlegro

Re: [TV orNotTV] late nighty-night (change of status)

2020-03-14 Thread stannc
NBC Jimmy also did a no-audience show. Sett cancelled the show but put a new A Closer Look online. ABC Jimmy already had Mayor Pete scheduled to be a guest host on Thursday. He had Patrick Stewart on to flog Picard. I now know what it would look like if Sheldon Cooper ever hosted a talk show.

[TV orNotTV] Re: A Tale of Two Talk Show Hosts

2020-02-29 Thread stannc
Kilborn really didn’t appeal to anyone. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web

Re: [TV orNotTV] OT: congrats

2020-02-25 Thread stannc
I’ll get back on topic. Belated congratulations! -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Picard (spoilers... sort of)

2020-02-10 Thread stannc
After seeing the first three episodes, I like the show so far. It’s showing that the current Federation isn’t like that nice, clean hotel lobby that was the Enterprise-D anymore. And if you want the hotel lobby thing, there’s The Orville. Which is a good show in itself. -Stan -- You rece

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox stations group wants WB to put four series back-to-back-to-back-to-back

2020-02-10 Thread stannc
WJZY in Charlotte has judge shows and news in between, but Fox is in the middle of selling it to Nexstar. -Stan -- 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

[TV orNotTV] Zoey’s Infinite Playlist

2020-01-13 Thread stannc
Some initial thoughts because I was bored and I watched the pilot: -Hey, that’s not Emma Stone -Wow, they paid for a Beatles’ song? Will they have to replace it if it still streams after a few years? -They had to do the WHOLE Beatles’ song, not just a verse and chorus -“Coder” seems like such

Re: [TV orNotTV] Seth MacFarlane to NBCU

2020-01-13 Thread stannc
Season 2 was much more Trek-like and he cut back on the humor. Definitely some good episodes in season 2 and season 3 will be Hulu exclusive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [TV orNotTV] TVish: Someone texted me today...

2020-01-07 Thread stannc
They’re a fan of birds and wanted you to know about a Superb Owl. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view t

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Picard" renewed before it even debuts

2019-12-20 Thread stannc
There’s nothing wrong with having a second complete story arc for a second season. -Stan -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] First break squeeze on 12/9 Colbert

2019-12-20 Thread stannc
They ran it this week as well as an episode with no first break but an interview with an animated Tony the Tiger instead. -Stan -- 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, se

Re: [TV orNotTV] Maddie Watch

2019-12-19 Thread stannc
As of the 12/19/19 show, which was recorded some time prior to 12/19/19, Maddie is standing in with Stay Human. The 12/19 show is the last new episode of LSSC for 2019. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from

[TV orNotTV] Re: Visual cheap shot at Linda Ronstadt...

2019-12-19 Thread stannc
It’s fixed now. 11:35pm ET 12/19/19. -- 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 an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web vis

[TV orNotTV] Movie Mulcahy, star of Benson, Boston Legal and Deep Space Nine dead at 79

2019-12-11 Thread stannc
Marina Sirtis’ husband also passed away over the weekend. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this disc

[TV orNotTV] Is HULU worth $2 a month?

2019-11-30 Thread stannc
With Disney now the majority owner of Hulu and Fox shows “Family Guy” and “American Dad” not moving to Disney+, some have speculated that Hulu will be Disney’s platform for productions that aren’t so family friendly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [TV orNotTV] Seacrest's NYE supporting cast announced

2019-11-30 Thread stannc
I hear that it can cause birth defects. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox, Nexstar to exchange stations in $350mil deal

2019-11-08 Thread stannc
Except for WCCB, but they changed network affiliations. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discus

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox, Nexstar to exchange stations in $350mil deal

2019-11-08 Thread stannc
Spectrum Cable in Charlotte carries the national feeds of iON and H&I. Right now there are more diginets than there are places for them to broadcast here. Fox tried and failed with their “Chasing” news format here, and it left them fifth in a market with five different stations that produce the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox, Nexstar to exchange stations in $350mil deal

2019-11-08 Thread stannc
Spectrum Cable in Charlotte carries the national feeds of iON and H&I. Right now there are more diginets than there are places for them to broadcast here. Fox tried and failed with their “Chasing” news format here, and it left them fifth in a market with five different stations that produce the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Mr Lear to go "Live" again

2019-11-08 Thread stannc
It’s a shame though. I thought Marisa Tomei was a perfect Edith. -Stan -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To

[TV orNotTV] Fox, Nexstar to exchange stations in $350mil deal

2019-11-07 Thread stannc
Fox never made the Charlotte station successful as an O&O. Technically, Nexstar only bought one station m, WJZY, because Fox sold off WMYT’s frequency in last year’s auction. WMYT is a sub-channel of WJZY. We’ll also see if Nexstar is interesting in continuing to operate a station with seven sub

Re: [TV orNotTV] Quick Review: Crank Yankers

2019-10-12 Thread stannc
And because we live in a more “enlightened” age, no Jim Florentine doing “Special Ed”. -- 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...@googl

Re: [TV orNotTV] Pete Davidson tourIng

2019-10-12 Thread stannc
As a comparison, I attended Patton Oswalt’s show that he taped here in Charlotte last month for Netflix. While there were the standard “no cameras/recordings” signs and the additional “your likeness may be used signs”, the audience was trusted to be on its best behavior. And there were no NDA a

[TV orNotTV] Pete Davidson tourIng

2019-10-11 Thread stannc
I’ve seen the Yondr pouch requirement in the past but I’ve never had to sign an NDA and promise to not discuss the show on social media. This is the disclaimer that is at the bottom of the email offer that I received for Pete’s upcoming shows in Charlotte: ** VERY IMPORTANT ** In order to ente

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Unusual Things on Colbert

2019-09-19 Thread stannc
They’ve only featured her a few times on the show, but I saw the extent of her abilities when I saw a taping in person. They need to have segments where “we’ll just let the band play” like Dave and Johnny used to do. I suppose they can do that when there’s a guest cancellation. -Stan -- Yo

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Unusual Things on Colbert

2019-09-19 Thread stannc
Did the red haired girl in the band leave? Asking for a friend. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view thi

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert and Kimmel tell same Trump joke

2019-09-06 Thread stannc
Semi-related, after 24 years of my whining, WBTV Charlotte is finally clearing “The Late Show with” at 11:35pm on Friday’s during high school football season. Previously, they were going to 11:45 and then 12:05am with high school football coverage. Now they’ve decided to cut off the local new

[TV orNotTV] Re: Disney and Charter Spectrum

2019-09-06 Thread stannc
Also unrelated, the southeast had “re-scan” day today for the FCC re-pack and in the move WCCB added CBS Television’s DABL channel on 18.6. A channel that shows Martha Stewart and Emeril reruns. And Spectrum is swapping Antenna TV for this too. -Stan -- You received this message because you

[TV orNotTV] Re: Disney and Charter Spectrum

2019-09-06 Thread stannc
ESPN Classic should have been converted to on demand years ago but it’s probably a different set of rights that the mouse didn’t want to pay for. We’ll see what happens now because I have seen no recent news on this. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[TV orNotTV] Disney and Charter Spectrum

2019-09-05 Thread stannc
Disney and Charter made a lot of noise a few weeks ago about their new distribution agreement. All of the alphabet soup is listed here. https://newsroom.charter.com/press-releases/the-walt-disney-company-and-charter-communications-announce-comprehensive-distribution-agreement/ See all those le

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert and Kimmel tell same Trump joke

2019-09-05 Thread stannc
I watch Colbert and Seth regularly and it happens a couple of times a week if there’s something big in the news. -Stan -- 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 ema

[TV orNotTV] Rocky and Bullwinkle return...

2019-08-21 Thread stannc
Not exactly in the old location, which was across from the Chateau Marmont hotel. -Stan -- 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...@goo

Re: [TV orNotTV] Late-night mystery date

2019-08-08 Thread stannc
It’s Ron Burgundy, plugging his podcast. Meh. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on th

Re: [TV orNotTV] Late-night mystery date

2019-08-07 Thread stannc
Howard Stern was also talking about the speculation that it’s Will Ferrell, but he’s hoping that it would be a bit bigger than that. -Stan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails f

[TV orNotTV] WarnerMedia tees up shot at PGA channel

2019-08-02 Thread stannc
Would it be great if there was a channel that just showed news headlines and two to three minute stories with no opinions? They could even call it a “Headline News” channel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[TV orNotTV] New episode of Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Drinking Coffee" drops

2019-08-02 Thread stannc
They get coffee. They don’t necessarily drink it. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion o

[TV orNotTV] The Orville renewed by Fox moves to Hulu

2019-07-21 Thread stannc
Fox had announced back in May that The Orville was renewed for Season 3. However an announcement came out of SDCC that the show would be moving to first run on Hulu in the US, starting in 2020. https://twitter.com/theorville/status/1152707002658770944?s=21 -Stan -- You received this message

[TV orNotTV] HIMYM Syndication question

2019-07-07 Thread stannc
In the NYC metro area, WLNY (CBS O&O independent) is running “How I Met Your Mother”. I just saw a promo for it and all the extras in the bar scenes have their faces blurred. I’ve never seen that before. Did someone forget to sign a check? -Stan -- You received this message because you are s

[TV orNotTV] NotTV: Yankees radio voice to rest a few days

2019-07-05 Thread stannc
At the same time, Michael Kay, the TV voice of the Yankees, will be taking a month off for health issues. https://nypost.com/2019/07/03/michael-kay-needs-vocal-cord-surgery-will-miss-a-month-of-yankees-games/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNo

RE: [TV orNotTV] Familiar face returns to The Late Show

2019-05-05 Thread stannc
When I saw the show in person I was interested to see that Maddie can sing. She hardly ever sings on camera. -Stan -- 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 t

[TV orNotTV] Letterman guests on Ellen

2019-03-22 Thread stannc
I’m very happy that I watched that on DVR instead of live. Ellen has more and longer commercial breaks than the late night shows. Dave could hardly get half a story in. It was nice that Dave went over to say hello to Ellen’s mom at the first commercial break. It was clear that no one expected

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