Archive for the ‘Television’ Category

From D: Nothing can you prepare you for this.

November 23rd, 2011 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Warriors of Goja performing on an India's Got Talent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2SUaoVy_iURelated posts: Marginally more talented than other artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, live on KEXP From my brother: Mos Def on Letterman Read more »

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Mitch Hurwitz’s guide to getting a sitcom canceled

February 16th, 2011 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Mitch Hurwitz, best known for creating Arrested Development (which lasted for 53 episodes on Fox before getting canceled) and Running Wilde (which only lasted for 9 episodes, also on Fox), just wrote this hilarious piece for The Guardian, presumably because he's an expert at creating (awesome) shows that get canceled: Have ... Read more »

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How The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was put together

January 12th, 2011 | Arts, Television | Comment »

The two television shows that influenced my youth the most were The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Cosby Show. Both shows championed the importance of family, were backed by amazing teams of veteran sitcom writer/producers, and were anchored by Hall-of-Fame-class entertainers. Initially I didn't think that there was any ... Read more »

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From Vanity Fair: Behind the scenes of Leno vs Conan

November 8th, 2010 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Pretty great insight from Bill Carter's upcoming book, The War For Late Night, an excerpt of which was published in Vanity Fair, into how the whole Leno-Conan-Tonight Show controversy played out behind the scenes: Jay, already in his denims, greeted them in the private digs in his new studio. To ... Read more »

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Louis CK, acting badly

September 3rd, 2010 | Arts, Comedy, Television | Comment »

Louis CK's bad acting promo for his FX show, Louie, featuring the incomparable Matthew Broderick (I challenge you to compare him). FYI: FWIW, it's way funnier if you just listen to it radio-style. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD3yrKQGAWQ[/youtube] Thanks to Dylan for the tip.Related posts: Louis CK on Q with Jian Gomeshi The King of Comedy – Louis CK ... Read more »

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Omid Djalili co-stars in NBC’s “The Paul Reiser Show”

May 20th, 2010 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Well I just found one new show I'm going to be watching. Paul Reiser, star of Mad About You, a great sitcom that had a long run on NBC in the 1990s, is back on the network with a new single-camera show, "The Paul Reiser Show." The best part about the ... Read more »

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Family Guy episode recaps

March 8th, 2010 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Here's a handy little breakdown of every Family Guy episode that's every aired, along with its original air date. Too much time on my hands? "No." SEASON 1 Death Has a Shadow Air Date: 1/31/99 Against strict orders from Lois, Peter drinks profusely at his buddy's bachelor party. After showing up at work hung over, ... Read more »

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Shaun Majumder gets numerological with Sidney Crosby

February 22nd, 2010 | Arts, Television | Comment »

This is a great segment from This Hour Has 22 Minutes featuring fellow Maritimers Shaun Majumder and Canadian hockey icon Sidney Crosby talking about the Canadian Olympic hockey team's chances for gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Funny stuff. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWaCU0nIs3k[/youtube]Related posts: Most optimistic and naive statement ever? From my brother: A necessary ... Read more »

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Sam Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf – Double or Mutton

February 17th, 2010 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Thanks to Mr. C. for reminding me about this great Looney Tunes cartoon. Mr. C.'s contention is that this cartoon reveals the true nature of war. Can't really argue with him. And by the way, man these guys were great writers and editors. They had such perfect comedic timing. Why can't ... Read more »

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Nostalgia: Opening credits for Danger Bay

February 12th, 2010 | Arts, Television | Comment »

Man, I used to LOVE watching this show when I was a kid. Good times. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-m5J10e2Rg[/youtube]Related posts: The Office Blast from the past Lionel Richie stalks a blind student Read more »

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