Back in the days when your prime time entertainment choices were ABC, NBC, CBS or public broadcasting, you could always count count on some great prime time escapist television. And if I were to mention the names of some of those producers, you could immediately recall their television resumes. Let’s take a test. Quinn Martin. …
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When we last left our “Amish Mafia” crew…
Just for the record, there are new episodes of Amish Mafia, the trashiest, most offensive faux-reality TV series ever filmed, beginning in January. Yep, this show has now reached the level of “nothing can kill it.” In a nuclear explosion, Amish Mafia would survive, along with Twinkies, Keith Richards and cockroaches. And it’s kinda ironic……
Read MoreAre you ready for Galavant?
Middle ages drama on network television? Hasn’t worked very well. I think the last time there was such a program on network TV was a drama called Covington Cross, which I think lasted three weeks before the plug was pulled. Musical comedy on network television? Hasn’t worked very well. I’m not talking jukebox musicals like…
Read MoreSo I watched “Mike Tyson Mysteries” last night…
Yes, I know there are plenty of mysteries involving Mike Tyson. The biggest one is how he could just put his jaw out there and let Buster Douglas become famous. But I digress. Somehow, over time, the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” has transformed his image from an ear-biting, woman-assaulting convicted felon into a…
Read More“She’s still dead. And she’s still wrapped in plastic.”
Those words, uttered by a witness who found the lifeless body of teenager Laura Palmer, helped Twin Peaks become an instant hit. Back in ancient times, before the advent of DVD season-collection boxed sets, I would tape every episode of Twin Peaks on my VCR. And I would watch this show over and over again,…
Read MoreFrom bar trivia to NBC sitcom?
If you know me, you know that I enjoy playing bar trivia, and have done so for many years. I blog about the wins and the losses, I blog about the good times and the rough times. So I was mildly surprised to see that. according to TV Guide, NBC is actually starting work on…
Read MoreSha Na Na and “Grease for Peace”
What if I told you that the retro 1950’s movement – that occurred in the 1970’s – was started by a bunch of Columbia University graduates in the 1960’s? Yes, Chuck knows what time it is. And he also remembers the classic doo-wop tribute revival band Sha Na Na. The band we know as Sha…
Read MoreDon’t lie to me again, Time Warner Cable…
A few months ago, there was a cable / internet outage in the Town and Village. After several calls, Time Warner Cable finally explained that they were working on the outage and should have service restored momentarily. Well, they eventually DID restore service. My computer modem flashed its lights, and a connection to my desktop…
Read MoreCould Lancaster County, Pa. cancel Amish Mafia?
There are several reasons why television shows get cancelled. The show doesn’t generate enough viewers to be profitable. A major character leaves the program and the show can’t continue on its original trajectory. And then there’s the situation involving my favorite trash-reality TV series, the one that takes the Plain folk in Lancaster County, Pa.…
Read MoreSid and Marty Krofft expanded my mind
Their shows were considered trippy, surreal, unique. Their programs inspired me to create and write, to test the limits of my very young and impressionable mind. Eventually I wrote a cover story for Toy Collector Magazine on the history of their programs, and actually interviewed two of their shows’ most popular stars for the article.…
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