Category: TV
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
I generally try to avoid conflict. That comes naturally after growing up with four older brothers. It’s my survival mechanism. I have extended this philosophy a little too far sometimes. I even don’t like to get in arguments with my…
Two Dimensions Are Fine
I take few things more seriously than my entertainment. That’s why I’m very close to having a big problem with the industry that makes me so happy. Every generation has to find new ways to push the envelope. I completely…
A Fond Farewell
I have resisted writing this post because I didn’t want to admit the news was true. A week ago, Zach Braff posted something on his Facebook page that I fully expected, but dreaded. Many of you have asked, so here…
Serve It Up
My wife pretty much only follows one sport – tennis. That means the current action at the Australian Open is one of the few times she gets truly engaged in the kind of idiotic emotions I feel all the time…
The List
I started to think about something the other day when I posted something about “Jersey Shore,” aka the greatest television show ever created. I have enjoyed watching The Situation so much, I decided he ranked among the top five people…
Creative Punishments
By now, everyone has probably heard about the Salahis, the couple which went to a state dinner at The White House without an invitation. If you haven’t, count yourself lucky. This couple joins the ever-growing ranks of people intent on…
We Have A ‘Situation’
I don’t fall in love very easily. So that should make my undying devotion to the cast of “Jersey Shore” that much more impressive. I didn’t plan on loving them so much. I had heard about the show and made…
On the Road: Vancouver
I spent much of last week on the West Coast for work, attending a conference in Vancouver. I didn’t have a ton of free time – I was busy 8 to 5 pretty much each day – but I did…
The Return of Comedy
About this time last year, I found myself developing a character trait I did not like. Something that violated everything I learned growing up was happening. I found myself disliking television. At first, I wondered if I had changed. Had…
Time to “Scrub” In
Good news hit the wire yesterday. The return of “Scrubs” is only a month away. Creator Bill Lawrence announced earlier this summer his plans for the ninth season of the show, and we’ll see the new version of the hospital…