Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Drew's Guest Hosting

2015-01-08 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The second link is from the guest host period between Craig's, but I seem to remember that set persisting for at least a little while before a more bare-bones set-up emerged after Craig F. was official. Hugh's appearance from November of 2005 shows some modest set changes from a year before. ht

[TV orNotTV] Question for the UK folks

2015-01-08 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Is Corden just being British or naturally self-deprecating? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/11331772/James-Corden-my-Late-Late-Show-is-going-to-be-a-disaster.html David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[TV orNotTV] New Discovery head promises end to fake documentaries

2015-01-08 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
http://deadline.com/2015/01/discovery-channel-new-chief-rich-ross-fake-documentaries-tca-1201344279/ New chief Rich Ross has promised an end to them on the mother channel (he has no control over other Discovery channels) naming John Hoffman from HBO to head documentaries and specials. David --

Re: [TV orNotTV] RIP Taylor Negron

2015-01-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Taylor was on Jay Mohr's podcast back in October, and didn't let on (nor did Jay ask). http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fake-mustache-studios/mohr-stories-fakemustachecom/e/mohr-stories-254-taylor-negron-35846348 Deadline (and others) are confirming.  http://deadline.com/2015/01/taylor-negron-de

[TV orNotTV] Triumph behind the scenes

2015-01-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
A piece from Alan Sepinwall (H/T Alyssa Rosenberg of WaPo), on Triumph and Smigel at TCA.  They have a show with Jack McBrayer premiering next month on Adult Swim http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/how-triumph-the-insult-comic-dog-mocked-me-but-asked-for-permission-first/ David -- --

Re: [TV orNotTV] It had to happen to Leno eventually...

2015-01-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
It's at least the first time on camera. The Chin told a story on Top Gear about getting pulled over driving a MacLaren through some tunnels near the LA Auto Show.  As he tells it, he was with undercover cops at the time. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Sun

Re: [TV orNotTV] Question for the UK folks

2015-01-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Thanks for the link.  My only exposure to British chat shows has been Graham Norton via BBCA.  (For whatever reason, I missed them completely when I was in London) From: Adam Bowie To: tvornottv Sent: Friday, January 9, 2015 4:57 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Question for the UK folks

Re: [TV orNotTV] See the first drone used in the TV biz(zzzzz)

2015-01-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Write your own focus pulling jokes. From: Joe Hass To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 7:05 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] See the first drone used in the TV biz(z) Because, as we all know, cinematography is the focal point of any adult feature. On Thu,

[TV orNotTV] Early details on Star Talk TV guests

2015-01-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Via WIRED, George Takei, Christopher Nolan, Richard Dawkins and Norman Lear will be some of the guests in Neil DeGrasse Tyson's TV version of Star Talk. http://www.wired.com/2015/01/science-comedy-pop-culture-winning-formula-late-night-talk-show/ A photo from this week's tapings had frequent co-h

Re: [TV orNotTV] Latest from Lonesome Rhodes Beck

2015-01-19 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Dennis Miller did this back in the 90s for Comedy Central.  You need good material to riff on for it to work, and President Clinton failed to deliver. David From: Bob Jersey To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 10:48 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Latest from Lonesom

Re: [TV orNotTV] Review: The Nightly Show

2015-01-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Likewise, I've enjoyed the two episodes to date, but am waiting a few weeks for the show to find a groove. With the reliance on contributors and a guest panel, there's a few more working parts here compared to TCR.  I find Wilmore's style relatively low-key, with his jokes coming in under my rad

[TV orNotTV] Red Band Trailer on the TV

2015-01-22 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
This was a first for me, but I saw a red band trailer for a movie during @midnight tonight.  Language was the only thing that would garner a restricted classification.  The language wouldn't ordinarily have run unbleeped on a Comedy Central program. Have red band trailers been playing on TV late

Re: [TV orNotTV] Review: The Nightly Show

2015-01-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
FWIW, I think they're trying to achieve the kind of Act 2 you describe.  I've not watched Thursday's episode yet, but it looks like Wilmore did have a segment that was just him and Ricky Velez. All three of the contributors listed here had screen time with Wilmore this week. http://www.cc.com/s

[TV orNotTV] Top Gear shows collide...again

2015-01-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The clash I've been waiting for appears to be coming up in the new series of Top Gear mothership.  There appears to be a rally race pitting US Top Gear and UK Top Gear.  The apparent mismatch suggests some epic cheating may occur. All I know it's not one of the first 2 episodes (this week or next

Re: [TV orNotTV] Top Gear shows collide...again

2015-01-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
in production. I did see an article that despite the drummed up controversy, Jeremy Clarkson has renewed his contract through at least 2018.  On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 5:41 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: The clash I've been waiting for appears to be coming up in the

[TV orNotTV] Where is Regis hosting The Late Late Show?

2015-01-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
With Regis hosting tonight and tomorrow, and Dave on tomorrow, I'm assuming it's somewhere in NYC.  But I haven't seen anything more specific.  Somewhere in CBS HQ in New York? David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Where is Regis hosting The Late Late Show?

2015-01-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I don't recall Dave ever visiting Craig on LLS, but Paul did back in 2009.  Even participated in a filthy cold open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsDudqTMJ5Q David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re:

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Doc's in the band tonight!

2015-02-05 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Ellen was his first guest Tuesday night, and both the reaction to her and Jimmy essentially calling her show a strong influence suggest one explanation for the success of Jimmy's Double Dare for Adults (tm @midnight) David From: 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV To: tvornottv@googlegroups.co

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-02-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
After Mr. Nightly closed with a heartfelt thanks to J-Stew. From: M-D November To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show “I’m not going anywhere tomorrow, but this show doesn’t deserve an eve

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-02-11 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
OK, I'll bite. If TDS continues as a franchise: Hiring from within - I think his television commitments (he's currently on leave from TDS) make this unlikely, but Aasif Mandvi could continue in the vein of both Jon and John.  The same with Sam Bee.  If they were to go back toward a Craig K. vibe

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-02-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Clearly YMMV, but I was a fan of TDS pre-Jon, and feel that John Oliver's stint guest hosting showed it could still be good without him. FWIW, the forthcoming Hot Tub Time Machine sequel visits a future with a Jon-less TDS. http://www.vulture.com/2015/02/jessica-williams-daily-show-host-hot-tub-

[TV orNotTV] Jack and Triumph publicity tour

2015-02-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Jack McBrayer and Triumph have a new program together, and are hitting the talk show circuit.  They'll be on Conan next week, but NBC was stupid enough to let them on with Jimmy tonight.  Triumph opted for some visual gags, so keep your eyes on the pooch. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Sma

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-02-13 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
There is a podcast by that name, an official show production. http://thedailyshow.cc.com/podcast  David From: 'bermuda999' via TVorNotTV To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show On Thursday,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-02-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
While I get why Nightly can be seen as too much like TDS (or, in its single-issue focus, like Last Week Tonight), the all-panel show on Wednesday was all over the place, and not something I'd recommend for a full show. Handler won't premiere the talker on Netflix until 2016.  This year she's on

[TV orNotTV] Jessica Williams takes to Twitter re TDS chair

2015-02-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
To the extent that any Tweets are binding, Ms. Williams takes herself out of the running to succeed J-Stew. First of the Tweets - https://twitter.com/msjwilly/status/567145287916204032 She continues for a few more Tweets:https://twitter.com/msjwilly/status/567145544699904000https://twitter.com/ms

[TV orNotTV] Conan has a busy holiday weekend

2015-02-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The show was in repeats on Thursday and Monday, apparently because the show went to Cuba to tape an episode for air next month. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/15/conan-obrien-films-episode-show-cuba Presumably he managed to avoid arrest during any remote segments taped this weekend. David --

Re: [TV orNotTV] S(unday)NL to go long

2015-02-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Much of the program appears in clip form on the Hulu, which is where I'm catching up. Of what I've seen, I'm pretty much with M-D, except for the spelling of Paul S.'s name.  For my taste, you can't take the piss out of Lorne enough, and you can't take the piss out of li'l Jimmy enough, but som

Re: [TV orNotTV] S(unday)NL to go long

2015-02-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Yeah, it's 1st Look. And no, I can't think of a plausible means of conflating an entertainment program on NBC with the shoutiest of pundit shows on the four-letter. David From: M-D November To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Cc: dbr...@alumni.whitman.edu; bru...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, Feb

Re: [TV orNotTV] HuffPost announces satirical-look-at-news show

2015-02-18 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Why do I think I'd have trouble distinguishing this from the CNN game show? David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] HuffPost announces satirical-look-at-news show The show will be called "Click-Bait"

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Stephen Colbert Briefly Emerges

2015-02-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
YACS! There were also strike beards amongst the late night hosts during the last writer's strike.  I think they did not survive the return to work, but I can't be sure. David From: M-D November To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [TV o

[TV orNotTV] More vintage SNL tonight

2015-02-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
They are running the Richard Pryor episode from '75 tonight at 10 (right now on the East Coast).  I mention it mainly because there was no guest listing on my DVR.  That and the disclaimer suggests there will be material not aired the first time around. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smart

Re: [TV orNotTV] OT: travel SFO/LAX suggestions

2015-02-22 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I did the reverse trip (LA-SF via the PCH) back in October 2011.  Left LA on a Sunday and arrived in SF on a Wednesday, and felt I should have taken more time.  Spent the night in Morro Bay, Big Sur, and Santa Cruz on the way north.  The northern half of the PCH has more to see and do than the s

Re: [TV orNotTV] OT: travel SFO/LAX suggestions

2015-02-22 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
g ostrich farm... because then you can say you've been to an ostrich farm, and we all know that's on everybody's bucket list On Sun, Feb 22, 2015 at 4:58 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: I did the reverse trip (LA-SF via the PCH) back in October 2011.  Lef

Re: [TV orNotTV] Two can't-miss Sesame Street parodies

2015-02-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'm hard pressed to think of a more consistent source of parody than the CTW. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 10:03 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Two can't-miss Sesame Street parodies The first based on House of Cards http://youtu.b

[TV orNotTV] Conan's not as forgiving as Craig

2015-02-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The Conan guy alleges theft by a French late night program in Monday's episode.  No, not Artur's. http://teamcoco.com/video/french-tull-tips 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. T

Re: [TV orNotTV] Two can't-miss Sesame Street parodies

2015-02-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
My head was stuck on video, and YACS! Davod From: Joe Hass To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Two can't-miss Sesame Street parodies "Weird Al"? On Mon Feb 23 2015 at 9:11:28 PM 'David Brug

[TV orNotTV] Lasally leaves CBS

2015-02-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Word comes from the Robot Skeleton Army News that Peter Lasally's last day with CBS was last Friday.  Their evidence is this tweet from Rebecca Tucker, who worked with him (and Craig) on The Late Late Show. https://twitter.com/rebtuck/status/568928818100113408 I'm not surprised that The Host Whis

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Tonight Show Orchestra

2015-02-25 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
No, Brubeck had glasses from a young age.  Checking Wikipedia on Tonight Show orchestra members, I can't find any David listed on piano. David From: Joe Hass To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] The Tonight Show Orches

Re: [TV orNotTV] OT: My mother is gone

2015-02-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Bob, My condolences to you and yours.  I'll certainly be thinking of Mother Jersey during the next NCIS marathon. D From: Bob Jersey To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:31 AM Subject: [TV orNotTV] OT: My mother is gone Congestive heart failure, with

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: More sad news...RIP Leonard Nimoy

2015-02-27 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I have to cosign all of this, if on a slightly different timeline.  While there are other Trek actors I think of as fondly, I have a hard time thinking I'll be as sad as I am now when they pass (or when they passed, as it happens). For better or worse, if I hadn't persuaded my Dad to drive me 10

[TV orNotTV] SyFy to air Nimoy programming on Sunday

2015-02-27 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Running from 9am-2pm, it will be his Twilight Zone appearance, the two-part episode of The Next Generation (Unification) and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/27/syfy-air-five-hours-leonard-nimoy-programming-sunday David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smart

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: More sad news...RIP Leonard Nimoy

2015-03-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Wiki suggests that all 16 Columbo murderer portrayers are still with us. As for Mission: Impossible, my recollection of I Am Not Spock is that Nimoy asked out of his contract.  Clearly something didn't sit right with him, but I don't recall anything more specific. YMMV, but I am most looking for

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Jon Stewart's Next Gig Appears To Be...

2015-03-03 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Since Robert Smigel was on TDS to promote Night of Too Many Stars, I'm persuaded by M-D's point.  Jon has talked about watching wrestling with his son, so I wasn't surprised that he eventually showed up on one of the wrestling programs.  I don't follow WWE, but it was clear to me someone had do

[TV orNotTV] Conan Stayed Longer In Cuba

2015-03-04 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The special episode tonight runs 20 minutes over. 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, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group

[TV orNotTV] Sam Bee has another TBS show

2015-03-05 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
While she and Jason Jones are working on that sitcom, they will also work on a current events program that Bee will host. http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/samantha-bee-of-daily-show-to-host-funny-current-events-show-on-tbs-1201447194/   This would lower - at least to my thinking - the chances of

Re: [TV orNotTV] Review: The Nightly Show

2015-03-06 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I think the booking demands on the show are pretty severe.  While Politically Incorrect and/or Real Time are the models here, finding 16 guests a week that can contribute effectively on the topic du jour is just plain tough.  Real Time aims for pundits (mostly), and airs weekly when in season. 

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Stephen Colbert, Serious Catholic

2015-03-07 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The tragedy was in childhood, with the plane crash that claimed his dad and two brothers. I was reminded of Stephen's Catholic Throwdown with Jack White. http://thecolbertreport.cc.com/videos/ihqt34/exclusive---2011--a-rock-odyssey-featuring-jack-white---catholic-throwdown David From: Michae

Re: [TV orNotTV] Top Gear shows collide...again

2015-03-10 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
M, Kevin M. wrote: More details... it apparently was a Top Gear producer, and allegedly Clarkson tried to punch him.  http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-03-10/top-gear-series-postponed-after-jeremy-clarkson-punches-producer On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 5:41 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Top Gear shows collide...again

2015-03-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The closest thing I can think of to this is when George Eads (Nick Stokes) was away for a few episodes of CSI, purportedly due to arguments with a writer/producer.  But that didn't seem to be a As for last night's episode, it was nice to see Tanner Foust from Top Gear USA, but I was hoping for

Re: [TV orNotTV] Top Gear shows collide...again

2015-03-12 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'll defer to the UK members, but I wouldn't be surprised if the PM was trying to gain a couple of points for the May elections by highlighting his friendship with Clarkson. David From: Bob Jersey To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [TV o

Re: [TV orNotTV] CSI original episode sets world record

2015-03-13 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I thought the US first airing of Top Gear was on BBC America, which is next day. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 3:06 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] CSI original episode sets world record This season/series of Top Gear (up until the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Next year's Emmy Awards host IS...

2015-03-13 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Maybe if he had won an Emmy instead of a Golden Globe for Brooklyn 99? It's FOX's turn, its comedy bench is roomy, and its late night talent (a common Emmy host pick) is non-existent. FOX's last two hosts were Jane Lynch and Ryan Seacrest.  Mindy Kaling could probably do it better, but I doubt i

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-03-14 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
orate.  On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 12:56 PM, Jon Delfin wrote: Bill Maher: three-person panel (plus one for second half) for 40 minutes Larry Wilmore: four-person panel for about 10 minutes Did they spend too much money on the big table to allow them to cut back to two guests per show? On Sun, Feb 1

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart exits The Daily Show

2015-03-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
What follows in this low-cost strategy, and I think has been presumed, is that the show stays in New York.  The only show that seems to get moved about is The Tonight Show.  Given what Tompkins and Hodgman have been doing, a $2-3 million salary should be enough compensation.  If that was the onl

[TV orNotTV] How BBC America is handling the 'fracas'

2015-03-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
It appears that BBCA will reair the first part of the Road Trip special. It's labelled as new on the BBCA website, but I thought that this special aired last year. David -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [TV orNotTV] How BBC America is handling the 'fracas'

2015-03-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
They have done specials with just two of the three presenters (such as the Road Trip special that BBCA will air tonight in place of a cancelled episode).  I have no idea how they compare ratings-wise with episodes with all three. David From: David Lynch To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com S

[TV orNotTV] It's from The Daily Mail, so only the pictures might be accurate

2015-03-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Hi, If you want a sneak peak at the new Late Late Show set, click below. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2995137/James-Corden-s-dress-rehearsal-Late-Late-fails-impress.html If you actually pay heed to *any* of the criticisms levied at a *dress rehearsal* I would suggest that most, if

Re: [TV orNotTV] It's from The Daily Mail, so only the pictures might be accurate

2015-03-16 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Do cocktail side tables have lamps?  The set redesign seems to have removed some seating, but it's really hard to tell. David From: M-D November To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 9:59 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] It's from The Daily Mail, so only the pictures might

[TV orNotTV] Reggie Watts and The Late Late Show

2015-03-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
>From Vulture, an interview with Mr. Corden's bandleader, Reggie Watts, and >what his role on the show might end up being. http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/reggie-watts-late-late-show-bandleader.html FWIW, apparently the end of Watts' involvement with Comedy Bang-Bang was independent of the offer t

Re: [TV orNotTV] Corden

2015-03-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I swear they've knocked out some walls, because that studio looks bigger than it did with Craig.  There seems to be more space than you'd get just striking that curtained off performance area and Secretariat's stable. (And to whomever said they put chairs on the floor, based on photos, well done

Re: [TV orNotTV] Corden got a band?

2015-03-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Maybe the bar sponsorship is helping pay for Reggie Watts and Karen (that's what he's calling the band, according to this Vulture interview - http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/reggie-watts-late-late-show-bandleader.html Of course, the extra cash could be coming from whatever salary difference exist

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Corden got a band?

2015-03-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
After all, this edition of LLS has no connection to Worldwide Pants. David From: Tom Wolper To: TV or not TV Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Corden got a band? On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 3:32 PM, M-D November wrote: And WAY more promotion.  Up

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Corden got a band?

2015-03-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
oups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Corden got a band? Yeah I kind of wondered if wwp had anything to do with it anymore.   Apparently not. On Mar 24, 2015, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: After all, this edition of LLS has no conn

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: James Corden

2015-03-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I think Corden has mentioned both Fallon and Ellen as influencing his thoughts on the show.  Which make it much harder for me to be interested in tuning in regularly.  How Reggie Watts is part of the show could change that. Corden is scheduled to sit with Conan on Thursday. David From: Ste

Re: [TV orNotTV] The straw that broke the Beeb's back?

2015-03-25 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The statement also links to this summary of findings from the investigation. http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/investigation-summary.pdf David From: Adam Bowie To: tvornottv Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] The straw that broke the Beeb's back?

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: James Corden

2015-03-25 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
e over/under on Andy jokes at 3. David From: Tom Wolper To: TV or not TV Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: James Corden On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 11:38 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: I think Corden has mentioned both Fallon

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: James Corden

2015-03-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
David (aka DJ) Javerbaum, notably of The Daily Show and TheTweetofGod, was also credited last night. I think the studio mix has gotten worse, as I noticed issues with the music (both for Karen and the musical guest) and I wasn't listening over headphones. Splitsider posted some names earlier in t

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: James Corden

2015-03-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'd have thought this was a result of delaying the premiere from March 9.  Not that it makes much difference to have a full week of shows before two weeks of shows affected by the tournament. David From: Kevin M. To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 4:17

[TV orNotTV] Aasif Mandvi does his TDS thing at a Washington media dinner, nobody seems amused.

2015-03-27 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
While it lacks the subtlety of Colbert's approach at the White House Correspondent's Dinner, Mandvi opted to mock the media and politics at the Radio and TV Correspondent's Dinner.  What little coverage is out there suggests that the White House Correspondent's are the only organization that ta

Re: [TV orNotTV] Aasif Mandvi does his TDS thing at a Washington media dinner, nobody seems amused.

2015-03-27 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
OK, that last part should be "the White House Correspondents are *not* the only organization that takes itself too seriously. David From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV To: Tvornottv Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 5:30 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Aasif Mandvi does his

Re: [TV orNotTV] Meet a possible host for TDS

2015-03-28 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I'll let Kevin link to Noah's WTF appearance from 2013.  I'd be happy to see him or Aasif Mandvi take the chair, as an increased international flavor (Mandvi emigrated from India to the U.K. and then to the U.S.) would be an interesting way to shift the show post-Stewart. Of course, that's just

[TV orNotTV] How TDS and Jon Oliver prep their clips

2015-03-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Via Splitsider, an examination of SnapStream, a video capture and search technology that apparently has streamlined the TDS workload considerably. http://splitsider.com/2015/03/inside-the-secret-technology-that-makes-the-daily-show-and-last-night-tonight-work/ David -- -- TV or Not TV The

[TV orNotTV] Adult Jeopardy! Test in April

2015-03-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Hi, Just received an email from Jeopardy! about an Adult online test in mid-April.  Since these are usually done in January, I was wondering if anyone here had an idea about why this test is being done in April.  If the J! website is up-to-date, it appears there was no January 2015 online test.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Adult Jeopardy! Test in April

2015-03-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The official word is that you are in the pool for 18 months from your audition date.  Since my last audition was in late May of 2014, I would be in the pool through November of this year.  It sounds like David L.'s mom is in a similar situation. I don't know how delays in a test date will affec

Re: [TV orNotTV] Trevor Noah named host of The Daily Show

2015-03-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The shows are dark and Noah is performing in Oman tonight. CC or Noah may wait a while before saying anything.  That may not be a good strategy, depending on whether this has legs. David From: Bob Jersey To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 10:11 AM Subject: Re

Re: [TV orNotTV] Trevor Noah named host of The Daily Show

2015-03-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
revor Noah named host of The Daily Show Yeah, it has some legs http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/31/politics/trevor-noah-the-daily-show-jon-stewart-jews-israel-women/index.html On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 7:17 AM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: The shows are dark and Noah is perfor

Re: [TV orNotTV] Trevor Noah named host of The Daily Show

2015-03-31 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
And I should have read Kevin's link before replying.  I figured CNN was just reporting on the Tweets, which is incorrect. David From: 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotT

Re: [TV orNotTV] Trevor Noah named host of The Daily Show

2015-04-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The Tweets, in my opinion, represent attempts at humor I have not seen/heard in his segments on TDS to date, or in what bits and pieces of his standup and interviews that I've heard. I don't claim to have a broad understanding of his act (and his DC dates next week are sold out, so I can't check

[TV orNotTV] Tonight's Late Late Show

2015-04-02 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Tonight's edition is essentially one long remote from a house in the neighborhood around CBS Television City.  I'm skeptical as to whether it's as spontaneous as it is made to seem, as the logistics involved would seem to take too long. I like the experiment, but it appears that the problems th

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Full House" spinoff courts Netflix

2015-04-03 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
As far as I can tell, she's not the evangelist/advocate her brother is.  At least it didn't come up during her run on "Dancing with the Stars." David From: David Risner To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, April 3, 2015 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] "Full House" spinoff cou

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tonight's Late Late Show

2015-04-03 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
ve checked the audio on WCBS/2 NY and KYW/3 PHL and haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary.) On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 12:07:45 PM UTC-4, Tom Wolper wrote: On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 12:56 AM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: Tonight's edition is essentially one lo

Re: [TV orNotTV] CMT adds late-nighter, classic, and Mr Achy Breaky himself

2015-04-07 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Wolf also hosted the Shark Week aftershows (produced by the Scottish Conan Guy's company). David From: Bob Jersey To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 4:06 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] CMT adds late-nighter, classic, and Mr Achy Breaky himself Josh Wolf, who's f

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Clues on Dave's final month of guests

2015-04-14 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I imagine the "James Corden fly" (tm Josh Robert Thompson) to be the Jimmy Fallon fly with a different accent, so English Jimmy sits well with me. David From: Brad Beam To: "tvornottv@googlegroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Clues on Dave'

Re: [TV orNotTV] Record labels want talk shows to curb 'net only bonus performances

2015-04-15 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
For what it's worth, CBS has announced "Legends on Letterman" which would appear to be a valedictory lap for Live on Letterman connected to whichever bands have albums and/or tours coming up in the next few weeks.  Mumford and Sons and Dave Matthews Band will perform >From Variety - >http://v

Re: [TV orNotTV] Stuff you didn't know about Neil deGrasse Tyson

2015-04-18 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Regrettably, the 'blerd-off' mentioned between Tyson and Wilmore mentioned at the end of The Nightly Show on Thursday is not on the show website.  The video with that name is just segment where they mention the blerd-off. David From: Bob Jersey To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Satu

Re: [TV orNotTV] Conan Writer Rips on Late Night, Gets Bitch Slapped by Boss

2015-04-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
For what it's worth, long time Conan writer Brian Stack returned to NYC earlier this year to join Colbert's staff. Since Colbert will be on CBS, I'll be happy with different, and hope he can get to daring. David From: Mark Jeffries To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 20,

[TV orNotTV] Nightly Show Blerd-off

2015-04-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
The Blerd-off between Larry Wilmore and Neil deGrasse Tyson is now on the show's website (and YouTube). http://www.cc.com/video-clips/izlozt/the-nightly-show-blerd-off-2015---larry-wilmore-vs--neil-degrasse-tyson Maybe Wilmore will be part of an upcoming edition of StarTalk - on television or not

[TV orNotTV] StarTalk on the TV - spoilerfree review

2015-04-20 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Take the studio version of a StarTalk Radio episode.  Put it in front of a live audience in the Hayden Planetarium in New York, and add a minute from Bill Nye.  Tonight's interview guest - George Takei.  In studio, familiar voices Leighann Lord (comedian) and Charles Liu (astrophysicist). Nat G

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: StarTalk on the TV - spoilerfree review

2015-04-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
FWIW, the podcasts and at least this first TV episode are much more conversations than lectures.  It helps mitigate the bloviating he can do during an invited talk. David From: 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Cc: dbr...@alumni.whitman.edu; bru...@yahoo.com S

Re: [TV orNotTV] Nightly Show Blerd-off

2015-04-21 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
individual mics for the other two? This was a high school level production. Sent from Type Mail On Apr 20, 2015, at 7:12 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: The Blerd-off between Larry Wilmore and Neil deGrasse Tyson is now on the show's website (and YouTube). http://www.cc.com/vid

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS Giving Dave a Prime Time Salute

2015-04-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
I could have sworn that there was a special or two in the earliest years on CBS, but I appear to be misremembering this. In terms of late night specials in prime time, has there been anything since Conan's last anniversary show on NBC? David From: Joe Hass To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS Giving Dave a Prime Time Salute

2015-04-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
hours before the NBA Finals games. Mark Jeffries Saints Spotlight Editor spotligh...@gmail.com On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 3:10 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: I could have sworn that there was a special or two in the earliest years on CBS, but I appear to be misremembering thi

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS Giving Dave a Prime Time Salute

2015-04-23 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
taped bits like the Taco Bell drive-thru segments. I don't recall any prime time anniversary shows.  On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 1:10 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: I could have sworn that there was a special or two in the earliest years on CBS, but I appear to be

Re: [TV orNotTV] Today's Amusing TV E-mail Picture Screwup

2015-04-24 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
EW took Internet fire for having a picture of said character connected with its write-up, so USA Today arguably dodged a bullet. David From: Joe Hass To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:13 PM Subject: [TV orNotTV] Today's Amusing TV E-mail Picture Screwup

[TV orNotTV] President brings his anger translator to WHCD

2015-04-25 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Keegan-Michael Key came out for a few minutes of the President's remarks as Luther, the President's anger translator, that Key plays on Key and Peele. As for Ms. Strong, she wasn't shy about taking shots at the press and politicians, but they seemed to land with larger-than-normal thuds on the a

Re: [TV orNotTV] President brings his anger translator to WHCD

2015-04-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
ps to have a weaker comic act just to make themselves look better. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 8:25 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: Keegan-Michael Key came out for a few minutes of the President's remarks as Luther, the President's anger translator, that Key plays o

Re: [TV orNotTV] President brings his anger translator to WHCD

2015-04-26 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
e a weaker comic act just to make themselves look better. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 8:25 PM, 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV wrote: Keegan-Michael Key came out for a few minutes of the President's remarks as Luther, the President's anger translator, that Key plays on Key and

[TV orNotTV] Good news, meatbags! - Complete Futurama is Amazon Deal of the Day

2015-04-29 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
Full series DVD (not Blu-Ray) for just south of $60.  Packaging apparently blows, based on consumer reviews. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F77MAC2/? -- -- 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. T

[TV orNotTV] Larry Wilmore Keeps it 100

2015-04-30 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
On tonight's program, The Nightly Show broadcast Larry's conversation with Baltimore gang members (in Charm City, over pie) from last night.  Video should be available sometime tomorrow.  Whether you think the show has found its groove comedically or not, this is something worth noting for a lat

Re: [TV orNotTV] Dave talks to the New York Times

2015-05-01 Thread 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV
1989, same month that Arsenio started his first run.  Sajak also, at least to start, went 90 minutes. David From: Doug Eastick To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 1, 2015 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Dave talks to the New York Times Oh Sajak sounds familiar. Wh

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