SHOWS I'M GLAD ARE COMING BACK
ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE, Weekdays on The Online Network, accessible via www.hulu.com (TV-NR)
Yeah, I know,why watch daytime soaps when you have REVENGE, SCANDAL and REVOLUTION in prime time? I'll tell you Non-Believers why: The daytimers did it first and AMC and OLTL do it best. Certain characters may either have been killed off or left behind in GENERAL HOSPITAL's mythical town of Port Charles due to copyright reasons, but The Online Network's parent company Prospect Park (named for the area near the ABC Television Center in Hollywood where AMC was taped and GH is taped) has brought back many of the beloved characters of years gone by. Now I know that about the only thing many soaps, even those on conventional over-the-air television, and "The Waltons" have in common is families, but, Ladies and Gentlemen Connected With Prospect Park, if any of you is within the sound of my voice,could you PLEASE tone down the sex and language? I get it, I get it, you don't have to answer to the FCC anymore, but show some restraint, OK?
ONCE UPON A TIME, Sundays at 8:00 PM on ABC (TV-PG and TV-14)
It's hard to believe that Once Upon A Time, I thought this show about beloved fairy tale characters who were cursed to live in the Real World was going to turn into a pumpkin and the other new ABC drama premiering at the time, PAN AM, about four stewardesses for The World's Most Experienced Airline as Pan American World Airways liked to call itself and their adventures during the Swinging Sixties, was going to fly high, but the Great Gods of Nielsen decreed that ONCE should live to tell another tale and PAN AM cancel all flights due to passenger non-interest. When we first met the inhabitants of Storybrooke, we already
knew teacher Mary Margaret Blanchard (Ginnifer Goodwin) was really Snow White, her husband David (Josh Dallas) was really Prince Charming, Sheriff Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) was the daughter Snow and the Prince left behind,and Mayor Regina Mills (Lana Parilla) was really the Evil Queen, but who is Henry ? (Jared S. Gilmore) Now the worst kept secret is out: According to the two-part season finale, (Part 1 was called "Second Star To The Right" and Part 2 "And Straight On Till Morning.")he's really PETER PAN! As this show is from two executive producers of LOST, naturally, it has that show's gift for storytelling that leaves you on the edge of your seat. If ONCE keeps it up, it will undoubtedly live happily ever after!
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Thursdays at 8:00 PM on CBS (TV-14)
Alone again! The flagship of the CSI franchise does NOT need its local branches in Miami and New York! (Sorry, Bloomy!)
SCANDAL Thursdays at 10:00 PM on ABC (TV-14)
Contrary to popular opinion, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) did NOT jump the shark this year! If 2013 was any indication, 2014 will be so hot, you might have to put on SPF-45 before watching to avoid sunburn!
SHOWS I WISH WOULD COME BACK
GO ON NBC
When will somebody give Matthew Perry a sitcom that people will actually watch? Last year, ABC showed him as MR. SUNSHINE, the grouchy owner of a Florida sports arena, (One of his promotional brainstorms? HOMELESS FREE SKATE!) this year, NBC presented the mostly funny, sometimes sad story of a sports talk host who had to join a therapy group after the death of his wife, but despite clever writing and such great sports guests as Bob Costas and Terrell Owens,(not to mention a solid cast led by Laura Benanti, last seen as the Bunny Mother on THE PLAYBOY CLUB) this show didn't get high enough ratings to persuade the Peacock Network to let this show GO ON!
THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK, both on NBC
I know, all good things must come to an end, but SERIOUSLY?!?
ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS, also on NBC
What IS it with NBC and shows with "Rock" in the title?
SHOWS I WISH WOULD GO AWAY
AMERICAN IDOL FOX
In the past ten years, AMERICAN IDOL has fallen from the Cadillac of reality shows to the Edsel. This show is getting less attention for its prestigious alums and more attention for the constant bickering of its judges. Come back, Simon Cowell! All is forgiven!
TODAY NBC
This original morning news and entertainment broadcast has also fallen From First To Worst, and this slide could only be blamed on two things: Matt and Lauer. Sure, GMA also has its share of cat videos and puff pieces, but they also have REAL NEWS that Joe Sixpack and Jane Soccermom can use in their daily lives.
TODAY needs to get its head out of the sand and get some real news people on board. Does J. Fred Muggs have any living relatives? THEY could do a better job!
SPORTSNATION ESPN
I never thought I'd say that, because I've been a huge fan since they signed on four years ago, but since the show A) moved to L.A., B)replaced Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd with Charissa Thompson and Marcellus Wiley and C) added an audience to ALL shows, it has become a shadow of its former self. To sum up, 3 Cheers for SN's mission to be a show of,by and for the fans, 3 Jeers for trying to hard to become a variety show, and 3 Tears for the simpler days before they got a house band, an audience section, and all those L.A. bumper photos that have very little to do with the big leaguers the show loves to praise and deconstruct.
DISH NATION Syndicated
This entertainment news/comedy show featuring Atlanta's Rickey Smiley and other nationally known radio DJ's dishing (hence the name) about the top stories of the day was at its best when the Big Apple's own Scott & Todd Big Show contributed the lunacy that has made it an audience favorite since 1991,but since they left the show has sunk to new lows. This Nation is NOT going to get off Scott-free!
SHOWS I'M NOT SORRY TO SEE GO
SMASH NBC
It seemed like a good idea at the time, a sophisticated competitor to "Glee" set around the production of a musicalization of the glamorous life and tumultuous times of Marilyn Monroe (which inspired me to book a Marilyn look-alike for my birthday party, details in my next post), but SMASH got smooshed by a soapy script and half-hearted acting from American Idol Katherine McPhee. The lights of Broadway will shine no more for THIS hit-turned-turkey!
DON'T TRUST THE B_____ IN APT. 23 ABC
I didn't trust this show either!
THE NEW NORMAL NBC
AB-normally bad!
SHOWS I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE (More To Come)
ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND ABC
Lewis Carroll would be proud! Last year we saw the Mad Hatter in one of the series' most intriguing story arcs, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here!
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC
If you liked MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, which I did, you'll love this one, starring Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson. Don't Yield, Back S.H.I.E.L.D! Nuff said!
GOLDBERGS ABC
If you love the 80's, you'll love this one, TOE-tally!
THE SOCHI WINTER OLYMPICS The Networks Of NBC Universal
Now THIS is must-see reality TV! Will Lindsay Vonn return to make some skiing headlines, for a change? Will the USA Hockey Team pull off another Miracle On Ice? Will curling be cool again? Will Savannah Guthrie be able to anchor TODAY from Sochi without a last-minute intervention from Hoda Kotb? For the answer to these and other questions, (Insert snappy Electric Company-style gag question here.) tune in daily in Feburary.
Well, I see by the old clock on the wall that I should start shutting this bad boy down, so, thank you Gretchen Muller, Nicole Vranzanian (of Madison Square Garden. LET'S GO RANGERS!) and Phoebe Cates (Yes, O Inquisitive One, the same Phoebe Cates who starred in "Gremlins 2!") for suggesting I start
a blog, and thank the rest of you for lending me your eyes. (Sounds a little creepy, I know, but this is a blog, not a radio show!)
The opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone, comments and suggestions are welcome, no animals were harmed in the making of this blog, but a few farmers WERE slightly bruised! Portions of the preceding blog were performed live before a tape-recorded studio audience.
On behalf of the management and staff, this is your announcer reminding you to donate to www.onefundboston.org if you haven't done so already. After all, if we didn't love them so much, we wouldn't hate the Bruins so much! LET'S GO RANGERS! BEAT THE BRUINS!
Bye Buckaroos!
TODAY needs to get its head out of the sand and get some real news people on board. Does J. Fred Muggs have any living relatives? THEY could do a better job!
SPORTSNATION ESPN
I never thought I'd say that, because I've been a huge fan since they signed on four years ago, but since the show A) moved to L.A., B)replaced Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd with Charissa Thompson and Marcellus Wiley and C) added an audience to ALL shows, it has become a shadow of its former self. To sum up, 3 Cheers for SN's mission to be a show of,by and for the fans, 3 Jeers for trying to hard to become a variety show, and 3 Tears for the simpler days before they got a house band, an audience section, and all those L.A. bumper photos that have very little to do with the big leaguers the show loves to praise and deconstruct.
DISH NATION Syndicated
This entertainment news/comedy show featuring Atlanta's Rickey Smiley and other nationally known radio DJ's dishing (hence the name) about the top stories of the day was at its best when the Big Apple's own Scott & Todd Big Show contributed the lunacy that has made it an audience favorite since 1991,but since they left the show has sunk to new lows. This Nation is NOT going to get off Scott-free!
SHOWS I'M NOT SORRY TO SEE GO
SMASH NBC
It seemed like a good idea at the time, a sophisticated competitor to "Glee" set around the production of a musicalization of the glamorous life and tumultuous times of Marilyn Monroe (which inspired me to book a Marilyn look-alike for my birthday party, details in my next post), but SMASH got smooshed by a soapy script and half-hearted acting from American Idol Katherine McPhee. The lights of Broadway will shine no more for THIS hit-turned-turkey!
DON'T TRUST THE B_____ IN APT. 23 ABC
I didn't trust this show either!
THE NEW NORMAL NBC
AB-normally bad!
SHOWS I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE (More To Come)
ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND ABC
Lewis Carroll would be proud! Last year we saw the Mad Hatter in one of the series' most intriguing story arcs, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here!
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC
If you liked MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, which I did, you'll love this one, starring Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson. Don't Yield, Back S.H.I.E.L.D! Nuff said!
GOLDBERGS ABC
If you love the 80's, you'll love this one, TOE-tally!
THE SOCHI WINTER OLYMPICS The Networks Of NBC Universal
Now THIS is must-see reality TV! Will Lindsay Vonn return to make some skiing headlines, for a change? Will the USA Hockey Team pull off another Miracle On Ice? Will curling be cool again? Will Savannah Guthrie be able to anchor TODAY from Sochi without a last-minute intervention from Hoda Kotb? For the answer to these and other questions, (Insert snappy Electric Company-style gag question here.) tune in daily in Feburary.
Well, I see by the old clock on the wall that I should start shutting this bad boy down, so, thank you Gretchen Muller, Nicole Vranzanian (of Madison Square Garden. LET'S GO RANGERS!) and Phoebe Cates (Yes, O Inquisitive One, the same Phoebe Cates who starred in "Gremlins 2!") for suggesting I start
a blog, and thank the rest of you for lending me your eyes. (Sounds a little creepy, I know, but this is a blog, not a radio show!)
The opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone, comments and suggestions are welcome, no animals were harmed in the making of this blog, but a few farmers WERE slightly bruised! Portions of the preceding blog were performed live before a tape-recorded studio audience.
On behalf of the management and staff, this is your announcer reminding you to donate to www.onefundboston.org if you haven't done so already. After all, if we didn't love them so much, we wouldn't hate the Bruins so much! LET'S GO RANGERS! BEAT THE BRUINS!
Bye Buckaroos!
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