Random Thoughts on “Hairspray Live”
Random thoughts on Hairspray Live: I have never seen the show or the movies - only listened to the music -- so it was cool to actually see a production…
No Turning Back
I have spent years with one philosophy - cable TV is not the devil. Some people I knew would brag about how few channels they had, and I would point…
Closing the Loop
I don't know why I did it. Several years ago, I started to watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix. I wanted to understand the inside jokes I heard from family and pop culture.…
Goodbye, Gulfhaven
I will lose a friend tonight. Actually a bunch of friends as Cougar Town broadcasts its last episode. Go ahead and make fun. I have heard all the jokes. The…
Burning or Binging?
The final season of "Parks & Recreation" premieres tomorrow night. The NBC comedy - one of the best shows in the history of TV in my opinion - will conclude…
Up All Night
Sometimes, life gets in the way of some pretty important experiences. Take the recent television marathon of every episode of “The Simpsons” ever produced. I admit that I don’t have…
In Defense of ‘The Big Bang Theory’
Sometimes, I feel like I should address this subject as if I am attending a recovery meeting. “Hi, my name is Brian.” “Hi, Brian.” “I think The Big Bang Theory…
All in the Laughs
I have many great memories from growing up. For better or worse, a lot of them revolve around watching television with my parents and siblings. Back then, before everyone had…
How I Would Have Met Your Mother
I have four older brothers. I spent a lifetime having someone offer me something only to pull it away at the last second and tell me I can't have it.…
The VCR Connection
As I looked through an advertising circular recently, something caught my eye. I didn’t particularly need the item, but knew I had to share the information with the rest of…