[TV orNotTV] Re: Fun with Katie Couric interviews

2014-01-09 Thread JW
But the transgender status of these ladies is not news, and they are not on the show to be interviewed by a journalist. As guests on a talk show they do deserve the kind of consideration the author of the piece suggests. OK, I'll bite. Why are they on the show? To discuss Robert Gates' memoir?

[TV orNotTV] Rainn Wilson tries return in drama

2014-01-09 Thread Bob Jersey
As a major-crime detective trying to repair his image in a Fox pilot, Backstrom, from *Bones'* Hart Hanson. http://www.thewrap.com/hart-hanson-rainn-wilson-backstrom-fox-crime-drama B -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Fun with Katie Couric interviews

2014-01-09 Thread PGage
On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 3:00 AM, JW redbu...@gmail.com wrote: But the transgender status of these ladies is not news, and they are not on the show to be interviewed by a journalist. As guests on a talk show they do deserve the kind of consideration the author of the piece suggests. OK,

[TV orNotTV] What Cable Channel Gets $260M In CT Tax Breaks?

2014-01-09 Thread Joe Hass
The one that generates $6B in subscriber fees. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/sports/for-espn-millions-to-remain-in-connecticut.html?ref=media_r=0pagewanted=all -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or

[TV orNotTV] Two Olympic Coverage Items

2014-01-09 Thread Joe Hass
NBC will not stream the opening ceremony live (even though the event will start at 11 AM ET), holding it for prime time: http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/nbc-wont-live-stream-winter-olympics-opening-ceremonies-1201034728/ Nancy Kerrigan will be an analyst for figure skating and involved what's

Re: [TV orNotTV] Two Olympic Coverage Items

2014-01-09 Thread Ed Dravecky
Joe Hass hassgoc...@gmail.com wrote: Bonus sidebar: While the shell of Cobo Arena (where the attack occurred) remains, they've converted it into an extension of the convention center it's attached to. Sadly, they chose not to put a commemorative plaque at the spot. ...which sounds like a

Re: [TV orNotTV] Two Olympic Coverage Items

2014-01-09 Thread Kevin M.
For those too young to recall the saga, Comedy Central's short film Spunk starring Tina Yothers is a good primer. http://youtu.be/GQXazQ_pIC0 On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 1:15 PM, Ed Dravecky drave...@gmail.com wrote: Joe Hass hassgoc...@gmail.com wrote: Bonus sidebar: While the shell of Cobo

[TV orNotTV] Re: Two Olympic Coverage Items

2014-01-09 Thread Bob Jersey
Joe Hass, in part: NBC will not stream the opening ceremony live (even though the event will start at 11 AM ET), holding it for prime time: http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/nbc-wont-live-stream-winter-olympics-opening-ceremonies-1201034728/ Not only won't I have access to NBCSN*, I doubt

[TV orNotTV] Re: Two Olympic Coverage Items

2014-01-09 Thread Bob Jersey
*Unless I suddenly come across current-variety sets (e.g. with QAM-tuners) B -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or Not TV group. To post to this group, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To

[TV orNotTV] Vomit inducing LA Times story on Jimmy Fallon

2014-01-09 Thread Kevin M.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-jimmy-fallon-johnny-carson-would-be-proud-of-my-tonight-plans-20140109,0,4034980.story#axzz2py1O4Mx3 The headline alone will make you want to recall whatever you just ate. But what really ticked me off is that the LOS ANGELES Times

Re: [TV orNotTV] Vomit inducing LA Times story on Jimmy Fallon

2014-01-09 Thread David Bruggeman
It reminded me that JF will be the first host since Carson to be *starring* on Tonight.  After 22 years that just feels wrong. It certainly killed most of the goodwill Sunday's Late Night special generated in me. The piece does imply an answer to one of the questions from an earlier thread -