Quoting a 2006 letter-to-the-editor that I was compelled to write in 2006.
Category: Television/Streaming
In search of Andy Hardy’s “Casablanca” parody-clip with Head Coach Sam Wyche
A humorous and memorable intro clip to a football-play review from 25+ years ago…have you seen it? Can you find it?
In search of the vocal group who performed in Busch Gardens Tampa commercials
Around 30 years in age and not quite a hint or the existence of the group/the commercials they sang in.
Wishful thinking: Rebooting a classic piece of TV without the cheesy comedy
Right now, a modern retelling of a 1960’s television show is on my mind and yet modern retelling limits it unless it’s done right and framed properly. That, in itself, is a tough task. Before I move to that and the show on my mind, let me touch on a show that was going to…
A missed opportunity to “Make It So” with Commander Data at the Tampa Bay Comic Con
I’m at a loss. I know one thing about the Star Trek universe, at least for the original series’ (plural – as the true- prime universe has had many impactful shows): They draw fans and draw media attention for when they’re out and about in a public event. With the news of Sir Patrick Stewart…
Poll: Are broadcasts of the NHL on NHC Sports patial?
This poll (via Twitter) will be running until Saturday, May 12th. As an #NHL fan, do you find @NHLonNBCSports broadcasts partial toward one team over another? — John Fontana (@Johnny_Fonts) May 5, 2018
This Labor Day Weekend, in memory of Jerry Lewis, let’s fight MD
My reaction to the news of comedic legend Jerry Lewis’ passing two weeks ago was to urge friend son Facebook to make a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the organization Jerry work for with his annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon which aired from Sunday night of Labor Day weekend until Monday evening on…
The Late Shift Two
Dear Jay Leno: You knew for FIVE years you were losing your late-night gig. Then you pushed anyway to remain on TV in a later-evening fashion. I do not buy into the “not my fault” “everyone’s angry” bullshit coming from you. I buy into you being happy being paid, and no matter who gets hurt, Jay…
The Stand and the hyper-sensationalism of Swine Flu
I’ve had “Don’t Fear the Reaper” in my mind lately, with the song wailing and images of the corpses throughout that military installation where the made-for-TV version of Stephen King’s epic, The Stand, starts. That had nothing to do with the news that has been buzzing around lately. Odd coincidence, though… I guess it was…
A fifth of “Entourage”
(editors note, a lot of the questions that I have still remain unanswered from last season. I gotta wonder if they will be covered this time around. Some of those questions are re-hashed here) Lets Blog it Out! went ahead and reported several weeks ago (to much rejoicing from this writer) that Entourage, season Five,…
Badda Boom; “The Sopranos” swan-song
OK, just HOW is “The Soprano’s” going to end? Steve Silver offers a few ideas… Hat tip to Eric at Off Wing
Another day, another rant: Defending “The Daily Show”
There was an editorial story about the Daily Show with Jon Stewart that was published in the St. Petersburg Times on Monday. In this little article they suggested the Daily Show was actually hurting the country because of it’s cynism was discouraging America’s youth and convincing us that we shouldn’t vote. HA! Everyone I know…
The Many Sides of Nathan Fillion
I’m watching the Joss Whedon TV Series Firefly on DVD at current… This was after having to plain give up on the Serenity movie after 7 minutes of confusion while watching it. Serenity definitely needs to be watched only by those who have some clue about the Television show and the characters involved. That being…