The Return of Jack Bauer
For fans of a show that has been cancelled, there is no better news than to hear it’s coming back.
Read MoreSaluting TV Teachers
This is Teacher Appreciation Week, and to celebrate, I am going to celebrate some of the best teachers to ever grace our television screens — at least as far as I’m concerned.
Read MoreWhen TV Shows Get a Little Too Real
One of my favorite shows, Southland, aired its finale a few weeks ago. Following various LAPD officers and detectives as they do their jobs, it was dropped by NBC after its first season because it was “too gritty” for a network. It really has blossomed over on TNT, where the cops can swear and not get bleeped, blood can be …
Read MoreVanilla Ice Stars in “The Most Random Show Ever”
I don’t know about you, but when I heard that Vanilla Ice was going to learn tips and tricks from the Amish on how to build a house and then share it via his television show, I thought, “That makes sense.”
Read MoreTV’s Greatest Graduations
I work at a university in the communications department, which means this week I will be spending several hours covering different graduation ceremonies. This is the first year the school is holding commencement exercises in April — which is super, super early — but it’s exciting for the seniors, who are ready to get out into the real world.
Read MoreAre You “Ready for Love”?
My co-worker loves Giuliana & Bill, the Style Network program that stars – you guessed it – Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Since their reality show is on hiatus, she was thrilled to find out that they are hosting a new dating program, Ready for Love, on NBC. She told me all about it this morning, and I must say, I’m …
Read MoreWhere Are the Women on Late Night Television?
It’s official: after some speculation, NBC has announced that The Tonight Show’s torch is being passed from Jay Leno to Jimmy Fallon, this time for real (sorry, Conan!).
Read MoreA New, Colorful Reality Show Featuring Betsey Johnson Headed to TV
I love Betsey Johnson; even though some of her colorful frocks are just a bit too out there for me, I love her fearless attitude and ability to make every day seem like something to celebrate. That’s why I am excited about her new reality show, XOX, Betsey Johnson, which premieres May 12 on the Style Network.
Read MoreHow the 2013 Fall TV Season is Shaping Up
This spring, some shows are finally returning (Mad Men), while others are premiering (Hannibal, Bates Motel, How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)). But I’m more concerned with what shows are coming back to our screens this fall.
Read MoreLifetime Brings Us the Lives of “Preachers’ Daughters”
One of my co-workers was out sick last week, and came back with some exciting news. “I was stuck in bed watching terrible TV, and I found a new show for us to watch!” she told us on her first day back. “It’s called Preachers’ Daughters, and it looks horrible!”
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An Evening with Lilly Ledbetter
The other night, I was able to attend a lecture by Lilly Ledbetter, the activist who sued her former employer, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., after she discovered that her male counterparts were making more money than she did for doing the same exact job. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it ever since.
Read MoreCelebrity Sandwiches
The other day, a new sub shop opened in my town. Because we are always dying for something new to eat at lunch, some colleagues and I decided to give it a shot. While we were waiting in the ridiculously long line, we started discussing dishes at restaurants that are named after celebrities.
Read MoreWhat Would the Perfect Awards Show Be Like?
When I was younger, I thought awards shows were fun. I liked seeing the beautiful dresses and sparkling jewelry, and if it was a host that I thought was cool, I wouldn’t mind watching, even if the jokes were lame. But as I’ve gotten older, even when I think the host is awesome (or hosts, in the case of Amy …
Read MoreA Real “Whodunnit?” Coming to Television
I have always loved a good mystery. My favorite board game has and always will be Clue (honorable mention: Mall Madness), I used to read Nancy Drew books like they were going out of style, and the greatest episode ever of Saved by the Bell was when Lisa won a murder mystery weekend for the gang. That’s why I am …
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Look Like a Celebrity?
Last week, my friend met a guy who she instantly clicked with. I was happy for her, since her last break up had been a pretty rough one, and was excited that she was excited. Because I am a visual person, I told her to pull up a photo of him on Facebook so I could put a face to …
Read MoreA Look at Some Pop Culture Hoaxes
I had never heard of Manti T’eo until the whole world found out about his dead girlfriend being a hoax. When I was down with the flu, I read several articles about it because I find hoaxes fascinating, and the weirder the elements, the better.
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