Category Archives: Television

Too Much "Reality"

Posted on October 19, 2009 by alan

When “The Great Balloon Adventure” was going on last week, I suspected it was a publicity stunt. Turns out, it was. Apparently this was another family plotting their “reality” show future. Enough. Please. I am sure I’m wasting my time … Continue reading →

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The turning point for Obama?

Posted on October 4, 2009 by alan

I remember the first time Saturday Night Live made fun of Carter. Now they’re making fun of Obama. Keep in mind that everyone at SNL are liberals who supported and voted for Obama. When a liberal loses the liberal base, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Horrible hacks the Emmys

Posted on September 21, 2009 by alan

Joss Whedon finally won an emmy.

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Goodbye Analog TV

Posted on June 12, 2009 by alan

Today is the day most analog television broadcasts stop in the US. The first TV I remember was a 19 inch black and white on a stand with wheels. It never moved so I’m not sure what the wheels were … Continue reading →

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Abney Park and Steampunk on G4

Posted on April 13, 2009 by alan

On of my favorite bands, Abney Park, is on G4 this week. The segment covers the band and Steampunk in general.

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Real "Must See" TV

Posted on March 13, 2009 by alan

Tonight on 20/20: “Bailouts, Big Spending, and Bull” On Friday, March 13, 2009, John Stossel looks at “Bailouts, Big Spending, and Bull” with segments about the crackdown on medical marijuana, universal preschool, traffic congestion, stimulus spending, border walls, and the … Continue reading →

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Patrick McGoohan 1928-2008

Posted on January 14, 2009 by alan

Via the SciFi WIre, Patrick McGoohan has died. The Prisoner remains one of my favorite shows of all time, I remember watching it when I was a little kid and it made a huge impression on me. I have the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Horrible's Goggles

Posted on July 23, 2008 by alan

If you’re looking for them, you can get them here.

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Airport Blogging from DFW

Posted on April 28, 2008 by alan

I’m waiting on the flight to Philadelphia. This trip I’ll experience the joy of schlepping three notebooks through TSA checkpoints in three cities. (DFW, PHL and SAN) Two things I hate about DFW, an otherwise halfway decent airport. 1. No … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who, Science Fiction and American Television

Posted on April 17, 2008 by alan

I just watched the first episode of the 2008 Doctor Who season, “Partners In Crime”. There’s a scene near the end where Rose shows up in the crowd, then walks away and disappears… It made my toes curl How is … Continue reading →

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