Category: TV
Blinded by the Lights
As I worked my way through Season 1 of Friday Night Lights this winter, I came to the slow realization why I did not originally watch the show. I have a hard time turning off my experiences around sports. I…
Why the Return of ‘Cougar Town’ Mattered to Me
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you undoubtedly know I could not wait for the show Cougar Town to return to ABC last night. The long wait had finally ended. I threw myself headlong into the social media promotion headed by…
Budweiser Steals Idea for Commercial
I don’t have a huge problem with Budweiser like some people do. Sure, I now prefer other beers to the “King of Beers,” but I had my days of loyal Bud drinking. I also don’t get too bothered when some art form…
Don’t Cross Off “The Exes”
When TV Land started airing original programming a few years ago, I didn’t quote know how to react. They premiered “Hot in Cleveland” right as Betty White was everywhere you looked on TV. I haven’t watched the show, but figure…
Late to the Game
I don’t know why I never watched Friday Night Lights. When I look back at the 2006-07 television schedule, I see that it didn’t conflict with anything else I watched so I don’t have that excuse. Maybe I assumed it…
My Latest Beef with the TV Industry
My TV viewing plans for 2012 took a hit over the past couple of weeks as both “Community” and “Cougar Town” did not make the mid-season schedule. Both will eventually return to the air – Community to finish its third…
No Guilt Here
I spent a little time over the weekend catching up on Hawaii Five-O. For a variety of reasons (Monday Night Football, being old), I tend to wait for the show to build up a few episodes and watch a bunch…
Early TV Impressions
The first full week of TV season has come and gone. I wanted to get out my thoughts on a few of my shows, particularly the new ones we have started watching. Additions 2 Broke Girls: I liked the pilot,…
Back on Schedule
This week, by far, ranks as one of my favorite weeks of the year. Finally, I can welcome stability and regularity back into my life. Of course, I am talking about the return of my favorite television shows to the…
Big Disappointment
For the past few years now, I have paid faithful attention to CBS’ show Big Brother. I don’t get the live feeds, but I follow blogs and Twitter feeds of people who do so I can see what the network…