You’re reading that headline and saying to me, “Chuck, are you crazy? The Big Bang Theory is the most popular sitcom on television today. The show is must-see viewing, it’s funny, it’s sweet, it’s just an amazing show.” Yeah, it is. And it could get cancelled this year. Not because of ratings… It could get…
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Mexican Radio was on national television last week?
I am totally amazed that nobody picked up on this, nobody noticed it, nobody said a word. Heck, I didn’t even realize it until I saw it on television. Surely I expected SOMEONE to say something. By now you know that Mexican Radio, the new Hispanic restaurant in downtown Schenectady, recently opened. For now, it’s…
Read MoreThe “Wacky Races” come to life!!
One of my favorite Saturday morning cartoons of all time was a show called Wacky Races. Eleven souped-up cars compete in long-distance road races. It really didn’t matter who won the race; all that mattered was that the drivers of those cars found a way to either eliminate their opponents, or accidentally eliminate themselves in…
Read MoreMore offensive than “Washington Redskins”?
By now, we’ve all heard about the battle over the name “Washington Redskins” – those who want the team to change that name because the name “Redskins” is offensive to Native Americans, and those who believe that the name “Redskins” actually honors Native Americans. Recently the United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected the trademark…
Read MoreTV’s 10 best fantasy action shows of the 1970’s
I grew up as a child of the 1970’s. My television options were limited, as my broadcast options were in the era of B.C. (Before Cable). Granted, I had to battle with my family to watch certain TV shows – there was no way my young mind could wrap itself around an episode of McMillan…
Read MoreIt’s a mystery! Call Mike Tyson!!
What’s the first image that comes to your mind if I were to say the words “Mike Tyson”? Unified the heavyweight championship boxing titles Bit Evander Holyfield’s ear Married and divorced Robin Givens Once starred in a reality TV series about racing pigeons That tribal facial tattoo Threatened to eat Lennox Lewis’ children Spent time…
Read MoreAmish Mafia episode review: Shepherd’s End
And just as quickly as it arrives… Amish Mafia is out the door. And it seems that this season, the show has truly spiraled out of control. What with Levi trying to take over Amish communities in Indiana and in Wisconsin, new characters appearing on the show with an amazing alacrity – Flip the party…
Read MoreAmish Mafia episode review: Doppel Leben
The following is a public service announcement. Every year, millions of people suffer domestic abuse. Whether it’s spousal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse or any other type of abuse, the figures and the results are staggering and painful and shameful. It’s hard for the abused party to leave. It’s hard for the abused party to…
Read MoreAmish Mafia episode review: The Bear
Let’s get started with this week’s review of Amish Mafia, shall we? As always, the Amish Church says nix to the Amish Mafia. They also said nix nix, they wanna stick around, wanna get their kicks, let’s rock… everybody let’s rock… everybody down at the quilt blatz, they’re dancing to the Amish Mafia rock… We…
Read More1950’s Interactive Television: “Winky Dink and You”
Thought I’d have a little fun this morning and bring everybody back to the 1950’s. What I’m about to show you is arguably the first television show that allowed the home viewer to interact directly with the television character. In 1953, the CBS television network premiered a Saturday morning show called Winky Dink and You,…
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