I Survived: The Missoni for Target Launch
For some reason, I keep finding myself in weird shopping situations. In June, it was the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale. On Tuesday, it was the Missoni for Target release day. All I wanted was some toothpaste, but I ended up caught in the hysteria.
Read MoreRecommendations for 9/11 Programs
The tenth anniversary of 9/11 is just a few days away, and the networks and cable channels have been airing dozens of documentaries, interviews, and retrospectives in the days leading up to it. I absolutely understand those who don’t want to watch any of this, either because they have a connection to that day and don’t want to re-live it, …
Read MoreOh Pioneer Woman!
There are some people in the world who just can’t help being polarizing. You either love them or hate them; there’s rarely any indifference. One of these figures is the Pioneer Woman, a.k.a Ree Drummond. A mother of four and wife of a rancher, Drummond blogs about life in the Oklahoma country. Her fans are rabid, and eat up every …
Read MoreHow My DVR Ruined My Life
As I’ve written before, I rely heavily on my DVR. I can’t watch two shows at once, nor can I sit in front of the television all day and catch everything I want to see, so it comes in handy. But sometimes, it can also let you down. This is as much a story about my DVR as it is …
Read MoreHow My Love of Game Shows Made Me Money
I have my love of game shows to thank for being $100 richer. I took a last second trip to Las Vegas this past weekend, and could barely pull myself away from the Press Your Luck penny slots. There are all sorts of pop culture games scattered throughout Vegas, from Sex and the City to Monopoly to The Wizard of …
Read MoreWhat Your Favorite (And Not So Favorite) TV Stars Make
I usually don’t like finding out how much money people make, because I either end up angry (CEO’s earn how much?!?!?) or sad (think: teacher, social worker, anyone who is really helping make a difference in the community, etc.).
Read MoreWhy Does Food Network Soothe My Soul?
Last week, I found myself laid up at home with a case of pink eye. I think the last time I had pink eye was when I was eight years old, and having it as an adult is just as gross. Here’s a quick public service announcement: if you have pink eye, stay home! Don’t go around town rubbing your …
Read MoreBlasts from the Past, Courtesy of YouTube
YouTube is known for David After Dentist, Charlie Bit Me, and Chocolate Rain. But you can also catch up on random shows from the past that television has long forgotten.
Read MoreDon’t Call it a Comeback
Apparently, if you were on a successful television drama or sitcom in the 1990s, you are guaranteed a reality show. At least, that’s how it seems. But is it a guaranteed comeback?
Read MoreMy Strange Addiction – MTV Style
There are always those television shows that you watch faithfully and can’t wait for each week, even though you have no idea why. For me, my odd devotion is to MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge.
Read MorePreconceived Notions, Courtesy of Your TV
For people who aren’t able to travel or just don’t want to, watching television is a way for them to see what it’s like in locations both simple and exotic. But how authentic are these depictions?
Read MoreI’m Excited About “Roseanne’s Nuts”
There’s a new reality show starting next month that will feature nuts. Macadamia nuts, to be exact.
Read MoreIt’s OK to be a Quitter
I’m usually not a quitter, but sometimes, when it comes to lame television shows, I just have to give up.
Read MoreI Survived: The Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale
I usually write about television matters, but this week, I have to touch upon a scary situation I found myself in: the first day of the semi-annual sale at Victoria’s Secret.
Read MoreBecoming A Fan The Second Time Around
Because there are roughly a bajillion television shows on at any given moment, it’s very easy to miss out on programs, even the most popular. That’s why it’s fun to get into a show years later in syndication.
Read MoreWhat’s New on the Tube This Summer
As much as I love summer – the sunshine, the heat, the trips to the beach – I do long for new episodes of my favorite television shows. Because of DVR, I don’t miss any episodes during the year, so I can’t use the summer as a catch-up time. Instead, I use the summer to find programs to start watching …
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