Heading outta town in a few hours so posts will be few and far between over the next week. But we’ll do our best to update via Twitter. Unless Twitter jumps the shark before then. Then you’ll just have to wait.
Entries from October 2009
2009/10/23
NBC Admits Mistake, Pretends It Will Focus on Quality Programming
NBCU Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin stated yesterday that, when referring to his network’s programming strategy, “The goal is not to manage for margins. It is to put the best possible programs we can on the air.” AKA he was apologizing for Jay Leno, and the mess it created. Of course he’s only sorry because [...]
2009/10/23
Oh, Reege! You and Your Kidney Stone Stories!
Once upon a time when I had a job I’d tune into Live! with Regis and Kelly every morning while I got ready for my big day at the office. I’d only get to catch the first ten minutes or so, but it was often the highlight of my day. If there’s one part of [...]
2009/10/22
The Five Least Awesome Episodes of ‘The Office’
In honor of last week’s rare Office misstep, “Mafia,” and in preparation of tonight’s new episode (which will hopefully wash out the bad taste from last week) we’ve decided to compile the Five Least Awesome The Office episodes, because really, it doesn’t sound right to say the “Five Worst,” as even their five poorest efforts [...]
2009/10/22
Other Things That Have Not Jumped the Shark: Will Ferrell
Last week Variety reported that Will Ferrell has signed on to star in a small indie comedy called Everything Must Go. In response to this news Spout posted a round-up of blogger’s comments on Ferrell’s “retreating career move.” The feedback seemed to indicate that Will Ferrell is at an important crossroads, that maybe his best [...]
2009/10/21
I Told You, Dick Wolf
The Biggest Loser pulls down big numbers Tuesday night. Hear that, Wolf? They’re coming. Slowly, but surely (mostly slowly), they’re coming for your empire.
2009/10/20
NBC Expanding ‘Biggest Loser’ Franchise, Does Not Appreciate the Irony
Oh, so that’s what NBC is going to do, it’s going to replace all Gritty Cop Dramas with The Biggest Loser and its spin-offs. According to Variety, NBC will soon bring us Losing it with Jillian, in which Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels will move in with (overweight/unhealthy) families to “help change their diet and [...]
2009/10/20
It’s One Thing To Mess With Roman Polanksi, But Seymour Cassel? No!
Well, no, Seymour Cassel has not been detained by Swiss officials on 32-year-old charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. He has, however, been suspended from the Screen Actors Guild after being found guilty of “conduct unbecoming of a member,” stemming from a May incident in which he allegedly sexually harassed staff members during a May [...]
2009/10/19
‘SNL’ Trying to Get Viewers Drunk. Can’t Hurt.
Was that an infomercial for Bud Light Golden Wheat or an episode of Saturday Night Live? It was a little hard to tell at times, as the newest member of the Bud family served as the sponsor of the show, and also brought us “never before seen” SNL moments, aka past cast members and hosts [...]
2009/10/19
Popular Mechanics Did Not Listen
And went ahead and over-analyzed the new Lost poster (really I just feel silly for not noticing the hieroglyphics. Not that I would have known what they meant.). I won’t spoil it for you, but, if you’re curious, find the translation here. via Vulture
