Re: [TV orNotTV] Full Frontal is coming next Monday

2016-02-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
"late night" that the time slot would've been Friday at 11. Monday at 10:30 seems really odd, given how the station generally runs same-show blocks during the week. On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 3:14 PM 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: Full Fro

Re: [TV orNotTV] Full Frontal is coming next Monday

2016-02-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
ect: Re: [TV orNotTV] Full Frontal is coming next Monday Would that model - on a different night - not be what Last Week Tonight on HBO is? A half-hour weekly show? Adam On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 9:14 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: Full Frontal

Re: [TV orNotTV] Full Frontal is coming next Monday

2016-02-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
:00 PM To: tvornottv <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Full Frontal is coming next Monday  Would that model - on a different night - not be what Last Week Tonight on HBO is? A half-hour weekly show?    Adam  On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 9:14 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotT

Re: [TV orNotTV] Corden to host Tonys

2016-02-02 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Assuming Hamilton is eligible at this next ceremony, I suspect that show has a better chance of boosting the ratings than Corden, as it's the rare Broadway play that people might have heard something about. It's no slight against Corden, as he can certainly do the kinds of things past stage

Re: [TV orNotTV] WGN detonates their Manhattan project

2016-02-03 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Well, the second season worked up to a particular historical event, so it's a bit more definite than some series that end earlier than planned. David From: Adam Bowie To: tvornottv Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 5:32 PM Subject:

Re: [TV orNotTV] The inter-network Superhighway

2016-02-03 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I've been trying to think of something more recent than Detective Munch (NBC) appearing on The X-Files (FOX), which was...1997.  I'm coming up empty. David From: Brad Beam To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 5:58 PM Subject: [TV

[TV orNotTV] TDS releasing 'Between the Scenes' segments online

2016-01-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
They're easier to find, IMO, on the CC app, but The Daily Show has started releasing short videos from between segments.  Trevor Noah talks briefly with the audience while elements are reset, etc. And if you want a longer version of the new mix of "Dog on Fire" here it is:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tips for the Jeopardy test and audition from a former champion

2016-01-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Having taken my sixth test, the only thing I'd add would be to include geography in the list of subjects to review (not cram) leading up to the exam. The Jeopardy! folks also posted the test questions used for each of the three nights on their Facebook page.  I think they would be worth

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Colbert's Sunday lineup

2016-01-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
As of this afternoon, Sue's list only runs through next Thursday (Feb. 4). David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 9:19 AM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Re: Colbert's Sunday lineup JW, to moi: > The Friday

Re: [TV orNotTV] Grease live

2016-02-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Well, what was happening in the show when the Tweet was made?  Could it have anything to do with the number of different sets used, both inside and outside?  I don't know if there is that much studio space with that kind of variety as close together in NYC. David From: Melissa P

Re: [TV orNotTV] Director/writer of 'Trek' films joins online version

2016-02-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Not so much of a tangent, as both men have directed Star Trek pictures.  Wise preceded Meyer in the director's chair with The Motion Picture. David From: Tom Wolper To: TV or not TV Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 6:26 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert guests conspicuous by absence

2016-02-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Sue and the CBS site have the full week's list.  No candidates, though I suppose the show may have tried and failed to book any. I will note another Friday repeat.  Given that the show recently started a Friday Night Fights segment, I doubt that the show will go permanently to 4 nights a week

Re: [TV orNotTV] Graham Norton show

2016-01-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I find that Norton handles the multiple guest interview scenarios much better than Mr. Corden, though Norton has certainly had a lot more experience at it.  (I also find Norton much more subtle in buttering up his guests, but YMMV.) I have to infer a lot during his monologues, but about as much

Re: [TV orNotTV] Possibly The Single Worst Wager In Jeopardy History...

2016-01-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I thought that the other co-champion was brought back because a job prevented her from making her first scheduled return taping.  Not that both reasons couldn't be true, but I think the job was mentioned both last night and on the first Monday she didn't return. David From: Jim

[TV orNotTV] This week in late night minutiae

2016-01-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The Daily Show has dropped the pre-credits open where Trevor would make a couple of jokes and mention the guest while walking in front of the audience. Grace Kelly is back playing winds on The Late Show, and there appears to be one fewer musician joining Stay Human than before.  But with the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Now they can finally truly say it

2016-01-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'm selfishly hoping that Conan will run some video clips from Vigoda's Late Night appearances.  Safe home, sir. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 2:43 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Now they can

[TV orNotTV] Colbert on repeat Friday - weather related?

2016-01-25 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
For all I know this is a prep day for the post-Super Bowl show.  However, Seth Meyers is in repeats on Thursday and Friday and other New York programs don't have their lineups out past Wednesday. But I am wondering if the transportation problems in NY are affecting things. I am reminded of the

[TV orNotTV] So it appears Finland and South Korea have something in common

2016-02-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Strong interest in the Irish Craigy Guy. http://kotaku.com/conan-obrien-lands-in-south-korea-people-freak-out-1759162744 David -- -- 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,

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Late Show with that Scottish Conan Guy

2016-02-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
For those who just watched the interview segment, Stephen brought Craig back out at the end of the show to throw darts with the current world champion Scott Waites.  It was the kind of disaster Celebrity Double Dare host Fallon dreams of. David From: Kevin M.

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Late Show with that Scottish Conan Guy

2016-02-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
While the Colbert Late Show is good about putting stuff up quickly, they follow the annoying late night practice of not making full segments available.  This one cuts off some of the beginning of the interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rArab_vjt9U David From: M-D November

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Late Show with that Scottish Conan Guy

2016-02-17 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Hmm.  Well, if the general problem described here isn't managed better by episode 6, the remainder of the 22 episodes may be burned off early Saturday mornings.  Variety seems to be of a similar opinion as THR:

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Late Show with that Scottish Conan Guy

2016-02-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
he Late Show with that Scottish Conan Guy On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 9:06 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hmm.  Well, if the general problem described here isn't managed better by episode 6, the remainder of the 22 episodes may be burned off early

Re: [TV orNotTV] With or without the whiskers?

2016-02-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I've got Craig on the brain, as I was thinking about Ferguson's beard in all his Join or Die promotional appearances. As for Cruz, he seems to be begging for attention from Martin Short. http://imgur.com/gallery/bmgGVse David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Hulk Hogan executes one last bodyslam

2016-03-18 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Well, I'll put in a good word for io9/Gizmodo (they were combined not long ago).  But I have to expect there will be an appeal. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 9:29 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Re:

[TV orNotTV] @midnight throws shade at @elevenish

2016-03-18 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
In advance of tomorrow's debut of @elevenish on ITV2, @midnight opens tonight's show with a bit of ginned-up outrage. In other late night stuff, Corden figured it had been long enough since the last time he did it and took The Late Late Show to someone's house in the neighborhood for tonight's

Re: [TV orNotTV] Iliza Schlesinger on failed "The View" guest hosting

2016-03-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
If you need a visual clue, Schlesinger is the host of the new TBS game show Separation Anxiety, which premiered this week.  I've not tuned in to the game show, but I've seen and enjoyed her on Comedy Central.  I could see the game show as an informal audition for a future talk show somewhere.

[TV orNotTV] Craig K. sighting

2016-03-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The face that launched The Daily Show was in a Kraft spot tonight (possibly national, I saw it during Elementary) concerning the recipe change in the iconic blue box. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Garry Shandling Dead at 66

2016-03-28 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Fresh Air ran clips from two Shandling interviews on Friday and in one of them he specifically notes Carson thanking McCawley and how that just never happens. David From: JW To: tvornottv Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 6:07 AM Subject:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Preview of tonight's Colbert

2016-03-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The full segment (which is a recurring bit) from last night's program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZPdUIHk4rY David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:16 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Preview of

Re: [TV orNotTV] Independent confirmation @midnight tapes in advance (No Spoilers)

2016-04-06 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
ded us with Hardwick's seemingly-unending perjoratives for Donald Trump. Mark Jeffries Saints Spotlight Editor spotligh...@gmail.com On Sun, Apr 3, 2016 at 4:50 AM, Ed Dravecky <drave...@gmail.com> wrote: David Bruggeman via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > At some po

Re: [TV orNotTV] Independent confirmation @midnight tapes in advance (No Spoilers)

2016-04-06 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
weakest show of the week. Last Thursday was a good example. Whoever was at left didn't have a couple of answers aired but some how still got points. On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 8:36 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > They also changed the Tag Team Thursday audienc

Re: [TV orNotTV] OT: Sept 2016 trip. Vegas, AZ, San diego

2016-04-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'll second the recommendations for both the Hotel del Coronado and Balboa Park in San Diego.  I also like the Old Town Historic Park, and the nearby Mormon Battalion Historic Site.  But I also visited several battlefields during the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, so your mileage may vary.

[TV orNotTV] Conan Korean episode airing *Saturday* night

2016-04-05 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Same time, but different day for Conan's special episode about his recent trip to South Korea.  Not the first time that "Conan" has aired on a Saturday, but still out of the ordinary. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Bosch

2016-03-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Grace Kelly, the female saxophonist on The Late Show, features in the second episode of season 2 and wrote a piece for the show. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 8:20 PM

[TV orNotTV] Independent confirmation @midnight tapes in advance (No Spoilers)

2016-03-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
At some point @midnight shifted to shooting two shows on Wednesdays, and this week it necessitated the disclaimer that aired during tonight's program.  At least that's my theory, because if they did tape today, then a show that touts itself as plugged in was caught with its pants down over an

Re: [TV orNotTV] Garry Shandling Dead at 66

2016-03-25 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Splitsider spent some time with what it calls an early version of Larry Sanders, The Garry Shandling Show 25th Anniversary Special. http://splitsider.com/2016/03/remembering-garry-shandlings-early-version-of-larry-sanders/ David From: Kevin M. To:

Re: [TV orNotTV] GOP debates

2016-03-03 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
effectively forced out the League of Women Voters from handling debates back in the 1980s.  David From: Steve Timko <steveti...@gmail.com> To: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 11:43 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] GOP debate

Re: [TV orNotTV] Even dad understood this

2016-03-02 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Unfortunately, if not understandably (I believe Hulu co-produced with Funny or Die), Triumph's special is now available only with a subscription.  It's perhaps best watched in chunks, as nearly 90 minutes of Triumph (or nearly 90 minutes of election coverage) is too much at once for any sane

[TV orNotTV] Final new MythBusters this weekend

2016-03-04 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Both Discovery and the Science Channel are in on the act.  As usual, check those local listings. Saturday Discovery will air a marathon leading into the final episode and a reunion of all five hosts.  Sunday the Science Channel will do the same, but it will also air a 'new' episode on duct

[TV orNotTV] Members of Parliament sitting in with Stay Human

2016-04-04 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Parliament Funkadelic, that is.  Mssrs. Clinton, Collins and Worrell, along with a few others, are sitting in on the Late Show tonight.  Colbert has promised that the music played during the commercial breaks will end up on the website. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People!

[TV orNotTV] Science Channel Renews Through the Wormhole, will revive 'Punkin' Chunkin'' and MythBusters(?)

2016-03-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Via THR, recently installed Science Channel GM Marc Etkind discusses new-ish projects for the channel. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/science-channel-reviving-mythbusters-seeking-879292 The MythBusters revival is envisioned as the outcome following a reality show to find the next

[TV orNotTV] Does any TV critic hate Corden more than this guy?

2016-03-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
In commemoration of Mr. Corden's primetime special this evening, WaPo TV critic Hank Steuver unloaded both barrels at the man he considers a much more annoying Jimmy Fallon.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Does any TV critic hate Corden more than this guy?

2016-03-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
t host who could really get away with it. Letterman seemed to despise the idea of a prime time special. I did record Leno's 5th and 10th, but I don't think I watched them since they aired, except to digitize them. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 7:13 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Animaniacs On Tour

2016-04-13 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I saw Paulsen and Harnell at a convention last year, and they couldn't have been any nicer. If they even put half of the attention into this tour that the folks behind this year's Star Trek concert tour did, it will be amazing. David From: Joe Hass To: TV Or Not TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: The Artist Sometimes Known as Prince

2016-04-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Various commenters online identify her as Este Haim, one of the members of, well, Haim.  I'm possibly out of the group's demo, as I'd never heard of either. David From: Steve Timko To: TV or Not TV Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2016 12:23 PM

[TV orNotTV] Top Gear USA back on History

2016-04-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Watching the latest episode of Join or Die, I saw a promo for the US version of Top Gear, airing on Tuesdays (9/8 Central).  The promo didn't say season premiere, and sure enough, two episodes aired this past Tuesday. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Peanuts' revival to Boomerang

2016-04-28 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The animation company, Normaal, has produced Peanuts shorts since 2014, and it's unclear whether they will be making new shorts in addition to Boomerang airing the ones that have been broadcast in Europe. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Colbert's new showrunner

2016-04-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
There wasn't a cold open once this week, which is too bad, since I think not starting immediately with the theme song is a nice change from the other show. There's also a new arrangement of the opening credit music.  The break is shorter between the end of the guest announcements and "And now

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: IYC: CW fall

2016-05-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
My cableco offers the full seasons (just one for each so far) of Killjoys and The Expanse. The 12 Monkey series on SyFy also gets good marks. The CW does have The 100 and Contagion, but I think their slate is much more fantasy-oriented, with a couple of vampire shows in addition to Supernatural.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Lucille Ball in prime time

2016-05-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Possibly because it's not the first time. http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2013/12/17/CBS-airs-newly-colorized-I-Love-Lucy-episodes/stories/201312170020 http://deadline.com/2015/04/i-love-lucy-may-sweep-cbs-superman-hollywood-1201411125/ I can't find evidence of other broadcasts like this,

[TV orNotTV] TBS having trouble getting Full Frontal

2016-05-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Tonight's new episode was not aired on the East Coast (there was a repeat instead), but the show Twitter feed promises it will be on at the normal time in the West.  There's a crawl during Conan's monologue indicating Ms. Bee will be on with the new episode right after Conan. David -- --

Re: [TV orNotTV] TBS having trouble getting Full Frontal

2016-05-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
uick. Thanks for answering the question you hadn't read yet! On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 11:09 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: Tonight's new episode was not aired on the East Coast (there was a repeat instead), but the show Twitter feed promises it will b

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS fall annotated

2016-05-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
When Elementary was still on Thursdays, they simply didn't run that many repeats, and would get in 24 episodes between the end of October/beginning of November sweeps and sometime in May. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent:

Re: [TV orNotTV] TBS having trouble getting Full Frontal

2016-05-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
del...@gmail.com> To: tvornottv <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] TBS having trouble getting Full Frontal Wow, you're quick. Thanks for answering the question you hadn't read yet! On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 11:09 PM, 'David Br

Re: [TV orNotTV] NFL all-star contest quitting Hawai'i?

2016-05-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Yet the ratings for this garbage fire of a scrimmage are ridiculously high.  Declining, sure, but it got a 5.0 this year.  David From: PGage To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2016 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV]

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert ratings creeping ever closer to JF

2016-05-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
While the revamped first act is perhaps the most significant change since Licht took over, there are other small touches that have made the show seem a bit more consistent. Coming Up bumpers, most notably the one going into the commercial before the first guest, where you see said guest waiting

Re: [TV orNotTV] ABC Fall Annotated

2016-05-17 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
ABC has often run college football games on Saturdays, sometimes in the evenings.  I don't follow the game closely enough to know how long ABC has done this, but I'm sure it's been for a few years. David From: Doug Eastick To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com"

Re: [TV orNotTV] Anyone want to help "Supergirl" move?

2016-05-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Amen, as without this news, I'm not sure when I'd have found out that the next season of Whose Line premieres later this month. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 5:29 PM Subject:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Anyone want to help "Supergirl" move?

2016-05-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
uot;Taxi"? Are you counting things like "Billy on the Street"? On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 7:07 PM, Brad Beam <b.b...@suddenlink.net> wrote: From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.com] >Amen, as without this news, I'm not sure when I'd have found

Re: [TV orNotTV] Last "Nightly" at WHCD...

2016-05-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The room was more critical than I can remember, though some may have been getting out their frustration at the President's shots to the media.  Or they were getting ready for the rumble at one of the afterparties. 

Re: [TV orNotTV] Last "Nightly" at WHCD...

2016-05-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
at 2:34 PM, Brad Beam <b.b...@suddenlink.net> wrote: > From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.com] > >>The room was more critical than I can remember, though some may have been >> getting out their frustration at the President's shot

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Colbert's new showrunner

2016-04-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Wait for tonight's show to be sure, as Monday's started with a cold open.  In those cases, Colbert's Late Show does cold open into the opening credits. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:27 PM

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Now, *here's* a combo...

2016-04-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
If this is actually a remake of that show, I might have to watch it. David From: Diner To: TVorNotTV Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 8:13 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Re: Now, *here's* a combo... Is Kurt playing the William Shatner role

Re: [TV orNotTV] ...and they had just buried his niece and daughter

2016-05-09 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
As long as they stay out of the wheat, I think he wouldn't mind.  Charlie Brill, however, would be furious. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] ...and

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Walt Whitman Appears At USO 75th Anniversary Event

2016-05-07 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
It does sound like someone mentions a Chris or a Christie when the cake comes out, but I can't distinguish any more than that (or who is saying it). D From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:38 AM Subject: [TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Stewart on Late Show at the desk

2016-07-22 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'd guess it would only be okay if Stewart was performing lines from On Golden Pond. David  Sent on my Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S® 5 Original message From: stannc Date: 7/22/16 13:06 (GMT-05:00) To: TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] New Star Trek series gets a name

2016-07-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'll second Kevin on the new film.  As for the new show, I can't figure out if this means CBS is backing away from the idea of an anthology show, or if the title will change each season along with the characters and setting.  I was kind of rooting for an anthology, as it might mean some top

[TV orNotTV] CC fake news and game show block airing tonight

2016-07-22 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
ICYMI, the Comedy Central late night programs are making a rare Friday night appearance to deal with the conventions.  To be fair, they didn't air new shows on Monday (except the TDS clip show on Trump).  I'd expect the same next week. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People!

Re: [TV orNotTV] Stewart on Late Show at the desk

2016-07-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The CBS people have been pretty good about getting stuff online by noon the next day.  And I think the show is on a slight delay. David From: Doug Eastick To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:50 AM Subject:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Stewart on Late Show at the desk

2016-07-22 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'm sure other sites have it up by now as well, but here's a link from Vulture: http://www.vulture.com/2016/07/jon-stewart-returned-for-a-throwback-rant.html Haven't seen Seth Meyers' perspective yet, but I do recommend the Trump bio film that TDS put together. David From: Doug Eastick

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: LS vowel movement

2016-07-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Yeah, this complicated relationship can be felt when looking at Star Trek, which was split between CBS (everything but film) and Paramount (film library and the new films).  You can argue that CBS has not been as supportive of the new films as it is the other parts of Trek, and the rollout of

Re: [TV orNotTV] Thomas Gibson having issues

2016-08-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
George Eads from CSI was put on a leave of absence after a confrontation with a writer that didn't get physical.  I think it was longer than two weeks. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Thursday, August

Re: [TV orNotTV] New Trek will be a view from the proverbial gallery

2016-08-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The Romulan War was 22nd century, not long after the Enterprise series ended.  While I can't rule it out, I suspect the event will be something else.  As the Romulans were unseen before their first appearance in the original series, it would be tough to pull off. My guess would be a battle or

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Supergirl" and "Flash" planning musical crossover

2016-08-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
John Barrowman is probably already scheming to jump over from Arrow to get in on this. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 4:27 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] "Supergirl" and "Flash" planning musical

Re: [TV orNotTV] Can someone tell me what this photo is from?Tweet from Steve Carell (@SteveCarell)

2016-08-09 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Quick scan of the Twitter replies suggest that some people think he's referring to a similar face Carell makes in Bruce Almighty. Example - https://twitter.com/acosta_victor/status/763220992646799360 David From: M-D November To: TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Melissa P sent you a video: "Hillary Clinton Trump Ad Featuring David Letterman"

2016-08-09 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Which really added to my surprise at two Green Party ads during recent editions of The Daily Show and The Nightly Show.  Allegedly their candidate is spending more on ads than the GOP nominee. David From: Melissa P To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Triumph strikes again

2016-08-13 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I don't think we get to see him at all in the special (there's a segment with Trump at the RNC where it appears we will only see his arms).  I haven't watched the whole thing yet, as I have to figure out if I'll shell out for the Hulu subscription (it's not on Yahoo View, at least right now).

Re: [TV orNotTV] New Trek will be a view from the proverbial gallery

2016-08-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
pelling) as the series progresses (see "The West Wing") On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 1:28 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: The Romulan War was 22nd century, not long after the Enterprise series ended.  While I can't rule it out, I suspect the event wil

[TV orNotTV] Billy West Does Trump....in......SPACE!!!

2016-08-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Actually, it's just Trump quotes in the voice of Futurama doofus Zapp Branigan. fusion.net/story/335661/make-america-brannigan/ I think the stills are from Morbotron, the Futurama version of Frinkiac, which makes memes from Simpsons quotes and clips. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest

Re: [TV orNotTV] No more Russerts at NBC News

2016-07-13 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Well, the Today show still has Jenna Bush Hager to fill the NBC legacy quota.  David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] No more Russerts at NBC News

[TV orNotTV] Convention related late night stuff

2016-07-18 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
A few outlets have already reported that Stew Beef will be involved in some fashion with The Late Show's convention coverage.  You may have also seen reports like this one from Vulture - http://www.vulture.com/2016/07/stephen-colbert-prank-crashes-the-rnc-stage.html Which place Stephen in

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Convention related late night stuff

2016-07-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The speech Mrs. Trump gave last night apparently had a paragraph that was substantially similar to a paragraph from one of Mrs. Obama's convention speeches.  People were connecting the dots around 10:30 pm so I suppose the Late Show people could have whipped up something in an hour or so. 

Re: [TV orNotTV] Gretchen Carlson sues Roger Ailes for sexual harassment

2016-07-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Blame that on "The Cut" - New York magazine's fashion and beauty website.  Think Glamour or Vogue with a bit more politically-influenced coverage. Though a response of what the hell seems reasonable regardless of who published it. David From: Doug Eastick To:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Convention related late night stuff

2016-07-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
he whole thing may just have broken too late. As far as I saw, people were pointing out the similarities at 10:30 but the full extent of the plagarism wasn't really known until closer to 11:30. On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 8:45 AM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Convention related late night stuff

2016-07-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
330383 .yiv330383MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;}#yiv330383 filtered {margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}#yiv330383 div.yiv330383WordSection1 {}#yiv330383 From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.com] >The speech Mrs. Trump gave last night appar

Re: [TV orNotTV] TV Comedy Icon Garry Marshall Dies at 81

2016-07-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
He sat down with Maron in May - http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-703-garry-marshall-open-mike-eagle I know he was in his 80s, but what Kevin said. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, July 20,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: LSwSC Slide

2016-07-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Well I should have waited for the entire Friday show before sending this post, as that was taped as the Nice news was breaking, and the CBS Morning news anchors were the first guests. Never mind D From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> To: &quo

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: LSwSC Slide

2016-07-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Reading between the lines, tonight's Late Show was also taped on Thursday, so the case could be made that the slide backfired a bit.  The American audience is sufficiently self-absorbed that no mention of the Nice incident on Thursday, and nobody will be bothered by the weekend. Personally, I

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart appears on Colbert's show on Monday

2016-07-14 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Stewart also recently appeared behind the stage door in the new-ish recurring bit at the end of the show. From: Steve Timko To: TV or Not TV Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 1:46 AM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart appears on Colbert's

[TV orNotTV] Leno in major rollover accident

2016-06-27 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Whilst shooting for his Garage, Leno rode with drag racer Bob Riggle in the "Hemi Under Glass" a 2,500 HP car known for doing extended wheelies in part because of the engine placement.  While both Leno and Riggle are OK, things did not go as planned.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Takei hissed with "Beyond" director, writer

2016-07-08 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Aside from how Pegg, director Justin Lin and (to a much lesser extent) John Cho may have mismanaged their conversations with him, Takei may be dealing with an implication from all this that the Sulu he portrayed was closeted, something he likely wants to avoid. That this is the big news for the

Re: [TV orNotTV] More of "Bang" cast adds revealed

2016-07-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I suppose someone wanted to play up the sort-of reunion with Penny/Kaley Cuoco, who was also on 8 Simple Rules. David From: Mark Jeffries To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] More of "Bang" cast adds

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: NoTV: Garrison Kellior Leaving 'Prairie Home'

2016-07-02 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The new season will also have fewer live shows (13) and start a month later than is typical.  Keillor will apparently do the customary Minnesota State Fair show in September, but it may or may not be broadcast. I have no idea how/if the transition will work  Thile has enough history with the

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore has been canceled

2016-08-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'll chime in on being disappointed.  The report on Vulture (http://www.vulture.com/2016/08/nightly-show-with-larry-wilmore-canceled.html) notes that back in late 2015 CC had renewed the show through January 2017 (http://www.vulture.com/2015/09/nightly-show-with-larry-wilmore-renewed.html). As

NotTV - former late night host takes talk to satellite radio (was (Re: [TV orNotTV] Oprah joins "60 Minutes")

2017-02-02 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
FWIW, SCG will join the Comedy Greats channel on Sirius starting February 27.  A 2-hour show each weeknight, 2-year deal. http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/craic-ferguson-siriusxm-live-daily-show-1201970196/ David From: Doug Eastick To: TV or not TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Ex-Late Show Hosts Battle the Lip Sync

2017-01-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Still watching it on the East coast, but the promo I saw earlier today of SCG in the dress was *not* a Madonna tune. David From: Bob Jersey To: TVorNotTV Cc: dbr...@alumni.whitman.edu; bru...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017

[TV orNotTV] Big Jaw scheduled to lip sync with SCG

2016-08-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
According to the RSA News, Jay Leno and Craig will compete in an episode of Lip Sync Battle taping in the LA area next month. http://www.rsanews.com/craig-ferguson-kcmo-ttbaby-leno-nose/ Fine print - it's a paid audience gig, but each taping is two episodes.  So the $50 is for five hours, and

Re: [TV orNotTV] Big Jaw scheduled to lip sync with SCG

2016-08-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
gmail.com> wrote: Because watching two comics NOT tell jokes is a good idea?  On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: According to the RSA News, Jay Leno and Craig will compete in an episode of Lip Sync Battle taping in the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Bill Nye lands a Netflix series

2016-08-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Another connection To Craig F. - Michael Naidus is the showrunner and one of the EPs.  He was Craig's frequent on camera target of abuse over at the LLS. http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/netflix-bill-nye-saves-the-world-talk-show-1201848789/ From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV <tvorno

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Wilmore sits with Colbert next week

2016-09-02 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I have no idea when they recorded the segment with Dickerson, but the segment tonight with Simone Giertz was taped in June. The promo for tonight's show covers whether or not Dickerson will moderate a debate.  As those announcements were made today, I think you might have called this. As for

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