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Category Archives: Television
A string of confessions
1. Since I got television, I have discovered this horrible WONDERFUL reality show called The Surreal Life. This is the first embarrassing confession, and really – all other confessions come back to this one. Like: WHY ARE YOU WATCHING THAT … Continue reading
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A sense-memory of intense joy
… surges through my heart in a crescendo … at the mere sound of the HBO theme music.
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I heard a rumor
… and now I can’t remember where I heard it. But I heard that The Greatest American Hero (one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid) is going to be released, in its entirety, on DVD. I LOVED that … Continue reading
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Say It Ain’t So, Paula
No. No. I can’t take it. My main response to that announcement is one of stunned silence. (And you have to read the article in order to understand what I’m about to discuss.) The next thing that comes into my … Continue reading
Tribute to Johnny Carson
An absolutely WONDERFUL tribute to Johnny Carson written by comedian Larry Miller (who … I mean, come on … the dude is hilarious. Waiting for Guffman?? Best in Show? When he’s that cocky asshole hostage negotiator? I love Larry Miller.) … Continue reading
The Only Tribute to Johnny Carson You Need to Read
Here it is, by Steve Martin. Perfection.
R.I.P., Johnny Carson
I feel so SO grateful that I grew up in a time when Johnny Carson was on the air … it was the tail-end, granted … but he was a HUGE part of my life. Johnny Carson said, about his … Continue reading
Ignorant of the Ingalls Family? What?
Dan has a shocking personal revelation. Especially given the year he was born. It has to do with the immortal “Little House on the Prairie”. And so now seems an appropriate time to re-link to this classic post, written by … Continue reading
Happiness Is:
being part of a generation where you can say to a dear friend, “Well, actually, this guy seems a bit more like MacGyver” and you will be immediately understood. The friend nods quickly. Yup. MacGyver. Got the whole picture. Thanks.
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The continuing Muppet story
So yesterday we covered beloved Muppets from the Muppet Show. The discussion over there is probably not over … it’s a gold mine, and we could all keep going. But today, I would like to ask: Your favorite Muppet from … Continue reading