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For the most part, I avoid reality TV. I watched a few shows back in the day, but have never watched any of “American Idol” and only an hour of the original season of “Survivor.” I usually tend to go more for the “gotcha” kind of shows. I liked “Joe Millionaire,” really liked “Joe Schmo” […]
CBS announced yesterday that loveable schlub Drew Carey would replace Bob Barker on “The Price is Right.” I thought Carey would be a great selection as soon as I heard his name bandied about. Anyone would be better than Rosie O’Donnell, but I think Drew will handle the show pretty well.Most people know Drew from […]
The nominations for Emmys were released today and showed why this is the only relevant award show out there. The Oscars and Grammys have long showed they don’t care whether fans feel connected to the winners. Television, however, remains the medium of the people. First off, Justin Timberlake and several others received a nomination for […]
One of my favorite TV shows, “Scrubs,” made a bold choice last season and killed off a major character, Nurse Laverne Roberts. Well, news has come out that she might be back next season … kind of. Aloma Wright, the actress, will return in a new role that ought to be worth some laughs – […]
You hear a lot of commentary from various sources about the social problems facing our country. People worry about the decline of the family, loosening moral values, and the loss of basic concern for others. Critics of modern society try and point the finger at different sources. Some blame video games. Some blame the culture […]
Most readers probably think that the life of a regular guy is filled with glamour. In a rare look into my world, here’s a brief diary of last weekend when Maria and Bridget left me to my own devices for 36 hours. Saturday 7 a.m. – Say goodbye from underneath the covers as they head […]
Normally, I wouldn’t think of criticizing television. After all, the warm, blue glow has helped sustain me for my entire life. But over the past few months, something has started to really annoy me. The thing itself hasn’t bothered me because I never watch it. The people who can’t stop yammering about it, sending it […]
Now that the NFL has whittled the playoffs down to the final two teams, America can start to get serious about one if its greatest traditions. Super Bowl commercials. I honestly can’t think of a more unifying part of our culture than the advertisements that fill the space between plays during the final pro football […]
I have received some very bad news. I didn’t contract some terrible disease or lose my job or anything like that. This bad news came in a letter from my cable company. They have decided to add a bunch of channels. Why is this bad news? Well, I don’t think I’ll see my wife or […]