The Freshman Class of 2009
Every season the networks crank out a new batch of new shows. The 2009 season has some interesting prospects as well as a few that just don’t sit right with me. Of course only time will tell if these...
View ArticleSummer TV in 2009: Not Just Reruns Anymore
Welcome to the summer television season. In the past summer has been home to reruns and reality programming. I didn’t watch the first season of SCRUBS, but I fell in love with it when NBC featured it...
View ArticleWhy Do Shows Recycle Guest Stars?
One of my pet peeves is when television series reuse guest actors. It is one thing to bring a character back for another story line. It is another to bring back an actor to play a different role. I...
View ArticleSummer Show to Watch: Eureka
I’ll be the first to admit that I only causally watch the Sci-fi Channel’s Eureka. I never thought it was a bad show, but it just sort of happened. Before I had a DVR, I was never home when it was on....
View ArticleEvian Powered Babies
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PHnRIn74Ag] Who knew? Better run out and grab some Evian! © 2009 – 2010, Daniel Dessinger. All rights reserved. The post Evian Powered Babies appeared first on...
View ArticleMy Dirty Little Reality TV Secret
I have never been a big fan of reality television. I admittedly did watch early seasons of the Real World, but I put the blame of that on my being young and stupid. The last season I could actually...
View ArticleWarehouse 13: Does it Work?
The Sci-fi Channel…wait. My bad… “The Syfy Channel” has another show with potential on its hands. Despite their totally lame “renaming/rebranding” campaign, I will have to give them credit for...
View ArticleSyfy? Really?
Sometimes re-branding is a good idea. When correctly implemented and the proper changes are made, it can make a huge difference. However, sometimes you just have to wonder what the company was...
View ArticleWill Fallon Pull Off a Saved By the Bell Reunion?
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnbnOQ7rSd0] Are you hoping to see Zach, Screech, and Kelly reunite? Follow the URL listed at the end of this clip to sign the petition requesting a Saved By the...
View ArticleFollow Up: Warehouse 13
I had my reservations about this show, but I was hopeful it would only get better. I had concerns about the female lead, and the stories moving a little slow. So far, the show has met my expectations,...
View ArticleOCDs End TV Shows the Right Way
In a world where the announced “final season” of a television show may not actually be the last season and where shows linger much longer than they need, shows that end gracefully are a breath of...
View ArticleRIP Reading Rainbow
“Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high” ok now many of know those words. We grew up hearing them everyday after Sesame Street and Mister Rogers, it is the opening words to Reading Rainbow’s...
View ArticleLet the Fall Season Begin
As summer comes to a close, we bid farewell to our favorite summer shows. They kept us company over the past few months. There are even a few that I wish would get the full 22 week season treatment...
View ArticleWelcome Back Dexter
It is finally October. Yes, my favorite month is here. Fall is in full swing. It is the one month a year my bat purse doesn’t make me odd, dark make up is okay, and I get to watch all the cheesy...
View ArticleJack Bauer Interrogates Santa Claus
The perfect video clip for the holiday season. Even Jack Bauer can be beaten. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6yUCbqAGrg] Thanks to Destiny for pointing this out. © 2009 – 2010, Daniel...
View ArticleWriter’s Guild Strike Brings Quick Halt to Prime Time
You've heard whispers and vague comments about the Writer's Guild strike. Well, prepare to be affected. Michael Ausiello recently posted a list on TVGuide.com of television shows and how many remaining...
View ArticleCan the Dallas Cowboys Convince You to Switch to Dish Network or DIRECTV?
That's the million dollar question. Just minutes ago, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones held a press conference on ESPN Radio where he urged football fans nationwide to switch to satellite. Two days from now,...
View ArticleDonald Trumps the January 2008 TV Lineup
As of May 2007, it was uncertain whether Donald Trump and The Apprentice would return for another season in 2008. Have no fear. The Donald is here. Starting Thursday, January 3rd at 8pm CST, The...
View ArticleGet Ready for B-Shows this January
January is B-flick month! Okay, we're talking tv shows, but what else do you call them, but B-flicks? B-shows? Whatever you call them, they're coming in droves this January to a prime time television...
View Article7 Steps to Surviving the Writer’s Strike
If you're like me, you're trying to figure out who to despise due to the lack of content on tv. Do we blame the writers or the executives? Possibly both, but that doesn't really matter. What matters is...
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