Re: [TV orNotTV] Brooke Baldwin gets to do what not many in news have

2024-04-27 Thread Kevin M.
Baldwin finally offers details of her CNN departure https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/brooke-baldwin-found-her-voice-leaving-cnn I remain unimpressed by her talents, but I remain even less impressed by her bosses. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 2:07 PM Henry Fung wrote

[TV orNotTV] Semi OT: Is “SciFi World” a scam?

2024-04-25 Thread Kevin M.
comic will be at our opening night party” but not reveal who. Oh, and they brought in an “expert” to determine whether their building is haunted… ugh. It all feels… well… half-assed and a little loopy. I hope I’m wrong and it turns out to be great. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message

[TV orNotTV] Game Show Production 101?

2024-04-25 Thread Kevin M.
-california-state-university-los-angeles-created-classes-to-get-students-jobs Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornott

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: New York appeals court torn over reversing Weinstein convictoin

2024-04-25 Thread Kevin M.
Yeah, the appellate court made the only decision they could make, and the trial judge allowed the stupidity, but the prosecution never should have done it. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM PGage wrote: > I agree with the Court of Appeals, but I don’t think the fault l

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: New York appeals court torn over reversing Weinstein convictoin

2024-04-25 Thread Kevin M.
Could somebody get the NY prosecutors a refresher course in proper courtroom procedure? Either that or make them wear shirts in public with the words “I help sexual predators get out of prison” printed on them? Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Terry Carter

2024-04-23 Thread Kevin M.
that weren’t important (and in many cases not well written) and made them important. That’s a skill. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 7:29 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Versatile as an actor and filmmaker, he was Col. Tigh on the original >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: RIP Bill Hayes

2024-04-23 Thread Kevin M.
She was one of my favorite MacGyver villains Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 3:10 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hope, IRL Kristian Alfonso, was on set in Burbank yesterday (22) as a > tribute to Bill/Doug was taped for Peaco

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Conan O’Brien Must Go

2024-04-21 Thread Kevin M.
I like Conan’s road segments on his late night shows, so these are pleasant for me. I feel like, at times, he should have Andy or Sona or someone with him to play off of, but overall there were a lot of laughs in the Norway episode. I needed extra laughs this week. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Another Hollywood catfight

2024-04-19 Thread Kevin M.
anything to teach me. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 9:38 AM M-D November wrote: > I get that it's cool to go after the 'it-girl' (it-person?), and obviously > personal preference is a thing (I, for instance, don't understand Taylor > Swift's appeal), and maybe the criticis

[TV orNotTV] Another Hollywood catfight

2024-04-18 Thread Kevin M.
-68844159.amp Meow. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web vi

Re: [TV orNotTV] Netflix to end reporting subscriber numbers

2024-04-18 Thread Kevin M.
My wife tends to put on Netflix and fall asleep. So do a lot of people, based on studies. Where is those statistics in their report? Not that it matters, since the numbers they release still aren’t independently verified, I just assume they make them up. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Golden Bachelor, "winner" engaged, to wed Jan 4th 2024

2024-04-14 Thread Kevin M.
Gee, I thought they’d go the distance. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 5:19 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The union only lasted a few weeks. They went on GMA to announce their > split. > > https://www.hollywoodreporter.com

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Franklin

2024-04-13 Thread Kevin M.
languages. I actually enjoyed the first episode, but I don’t know that the story was made better by forcing audiences to hear Michael Douglas do that to the French language. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To u

[TV orNotTV] Star Trek Discovery season five

2024-04-13 Thread Kevin M.
, they made it bipolar. The characters care about something only if doing so furthers the story. Emotions aren’t felt; they are contrived. Consequently, I end up hate-watching this series instead of watching it. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[TV orNotTV] CBS actually investing in news content?

2024-04-12 Thread Kevin M.
They appear to be dedicating more time and resources to is streaming news service, including — brace yourselves — fact checking. https://variety-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/variety.com/2024/tv/news/cbs-news-streaming-overhaul-whip-around-1235965338/amp/ Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received

Re: [TV orNotTV] OJ Simpson Dead at 76 in Las Vegas

2024-04-11 Thread Kevin M.
my book was better written than his. That said, I’m ashamed I wrote my book, and I’m ashamed I read Toobin’s. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 7:17 PM PGage wrote: > Well, the Civil Jury found him liable for the deaths. > > But, to my point, that jury was quite different th

Re: [TV orNotTV] Dan Schneider denies toxic-workplace claims as docu on Nick situation airs

2024-04-08 Thread Kevin M.
it was received on social media. They’d have been better off just letting the documentary speak for (and stand for) itself. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 3:52 PM Melissa P wrote: > I don't believe I've ever watched anything on Nickelodeon, and my only > familiarity with Sch

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Sugar

2024-04-06 Thread Kevin M.
Many have tried creating a noir detective set in the present day; few have succeeded. After two episodes, Sugar seems to succeeding. My only gripe so far is that Sugar’s backstory isn’t as interesting to me as the writers want it to be. But the main mystery is a good one. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: A Gentleman In Moscow

2024-04-05 Thread Kevin M.
Yeah, it’s very much like the cheesy old Roman epics. Everybody (including the kid) is overacting to the point of distraction. It’s not a bad story, but I can’t tell how good the writing is when Obi Wan Kenobi is constantly gnawing the scenery. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 8:02 PM

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: A Gentleman In Moscow

2024-04-05 Thread Kevin M.
Set in Soviet Russia, but everybody is incredibly British. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@google

[TV orNotTV] Disney won’t be controlled by a racist old man…

2024-04-03 Thread Kevin M.
… at least for now, as the stockholders voted against the guy who stated there shouldn’t be black people in movies. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/disney-proxy-battle-bob-iger/index.html Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Joe Flaherty

2024-04-02 Thread Kevin M.
Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 7:40 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The SCTV regular... the dad on "Freaks and Geeks"... the "Jackass!" guy in > *Happy > Gilmore**... 82. > > https://www.tvinsider.com/11299

Re: [TV orNotTV] Felicity Huffman resurfaces

2024-04-01 Thread Kevin M.
Because every other actress in LA was unavailable?! Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 3:54 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Her punishment for the college-admissions scandal complete, she'll guest > star on Paramount+'s *Criminal Minds: Evo

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: STEVE! (martin)

2024-03-31 Thread Kevin M.
Having read his autobiography and enjoyed all aspects of his career, there wasn’t much new in this documentary. But it was a touching, sweet, fun, and funny watch. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To u

Re: [TV orNotTV] Ex-RNC chair sacked from NBC News

2024-03-27 Thread Kevin M.
Firing the election denying insurrectionist doesn’t fix the root problem. Firing whoever hired her would be an admission of wrongdoing. Begs the question: Specifically who hired her? Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 4:43 AM Doug Eastick wrote: > Maddow and joy Reid spent signific

Re: [TV orNotTV] Baltimore bridge collapse already drawing X-polluting conspiracy theorists

2024-03-26 Thread Kevin M.
David Simon is the king of the stern rebuke Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Including "MTG," and they all got a stern rebuke from David Simon... > > https://deadline.com/2024/03/david-sim

Re: [TV orNotTV] Digest for tvornottv@googlegroups.com - 15 updates in 9 topics

2024-03-23 Thread Kevin M.
Pleshette was a frequent guest on Carson’s Tonight Show back in the day. Between that and Newhart and Columbo, I always carried a torch for her. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 9:26 PM jbelkin wrote: > So, I just finished watching the entire run of the Bob Newhart Show - the >

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Palm Royale

2024-03-23 Thread Kevin M.
Watching the first episode was exhausting. So much overacting. As a woman in a coma, Carol Burnett should be grateful she didn’t have to regurgitate any of the predictable dialogue. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV&q

Re: [TV orNotTV] Dan Schneider denies toxic-workplace claims as docu on Nick situation airs

2024-03-22 Thread Kevin M.
was disheartening. Until now, I thought the worst thing that ever came out of the “Nickelodeon on Sunset” building was “The Chevy Chase Show.” I wonder how much the Disney executives are praying they don’t produce a second season focused on the Disney Channel? Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Mar 19

Re: [TV orNotTV] Max Heading for Europe in May

2024-03-22 Thread Kevin M.
I read that as “Max Headroom is in Europe” and got excited. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 8:58 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Just in time for the Paris Olympics, for which WBD's Eurosport has > exclusive non-terrestrial rights (and the second season of "House of t

Re: [TV orNotTV] BBC presenters told to hit back on transphobia accusations

2024-03-22 Thread Kevin M.
? Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 6:46 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > After the network admitted that reports on JK Rowling fell short of > standards... Deadline reprinted an internal memo on this and related > subjects sent to journal

Re: [TV orNotTV] David Chase to do a horror film

2024-03-21 Thread Kevin M.
The movie picks up where the Sopranos finale left off. As new zombie Tony Soprano emerges from the restaurant in search of brains, Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing fades out and Journey’s Who’s Crying Now fades in. There will be blood… and power ballads… tonight! Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Mar 21

[TV orNotTV] Reluctant Traveler recommendation

2024-03-19 Thread Kevin M.
recent episode about France gets special notice for anyone curious about how Joan Collins is holding up after all these years. I recommend watching the episode before you Google her age. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV&q

Re: [TV orNotTV] DirecTV: Don't Want Local Stations? Save 12 Bucks

2024-03-19 Thread Kevin M.
Just think, if cable and dish providers had allowed a la carte channel selections, they might still be power players in media instead of the afterthoughts they are now, and there’d be no need for 50 different streaming services. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 7:37 AM Mark Jeffries

Re: [TV orNotTV] Maher Down for Two More Years at HBO

2024-03-16 Thread Kevin M.
Grumpy McUnfunny didn’t get invited to the cool kids party, so he fired his agents. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bill-maher-fires-caa-oscar-party-snub-1235853885/?utm_source=twitter_medium=social Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 8:07 AM Marti Lawrence wrote: > I st

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Snowpiercer" final season to AMC

2024-03-16 Thread Kevin M.
In my defense, everything sucks. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 8:16 AM Jim Ellwanger wrote: > The movie was by the same director who did "Parasite," and deals with > similar themes of class warfare. (I think it's only a remake of "The Wizard > of Oz"

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: "Snowpiercer" final season to AMC

2024-03-16 Thread Kevin M.
The movie upon which the series was based was a horrible remake of the Wizard of Oz only set in a train and including machine guns. I wouldn’t recommend it. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 7:55 AM Marti Lawrence wrote: > I have heard of this program, but don't know much ab

Re: [TV orNotTV] Paramount sells half billion in assets

2024-03-15 Thread Kevin M.
Someone who needs content for their streaming app Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 8:15 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > On the other hand, who wants to buy a cable network today outside of Byron > Allen? > > On Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:45:58 PM UTC-5 Kevin M. wrote: &g

Re: [TV orNotTV] Paramount sells half billion in assets

2024-03-14 Thread Kevin M.
I realize this specific deal only affects international versions, but this feels like a foot in the door for Disney, and historically when Disney sees even a small opening, they rip a larger one. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 7:27 PM Jim Ellwanger wrote: > Looks l

[TV orNotTV] Paramount sells half billion in assets

2024-03-14 Thread Kevin M.
Unless I’m misreading the tea leaves, when all this shakes out, I think Disney could end up in control of MTV and Comedy Central? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-global-sells-stake-in-viacom18-1235851971/amp/ Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message

Re: [TV orNotTV] Maher Down for Two More Years at HBO

2024-03-13 Thread Kevin M.
Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 1:48 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Will take "Real Time" to 24 years on the air: > > > https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/real-time-with-bill-maher-renewed-through-2026-hbo-123585

Re: [TV orNotTV] Don Lemon to launch new show on X

2024-03-13 Thread Kevin M.
Getting fired from social media is very on-brand for Don Lemon. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM Steve Timko wrote: > Musk cans Lemon. I couldn't think of anything more clever. > > > https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/13/media/don-lemon-says-elon-deal-canceled/index.htm

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: The Regime

2024-03-11 Thread Kevin M.
to myself, “Trump was worse.” Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: TruTV Becomes TNT the Deuce in Prime Time

2024-03-10 Thread Kevin M.
I don’t miss cable TV at all Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 8:07 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > They wanted to be something more than just that fourth network in the > men's NCAA hoops tourney deal... and buried in the third tier on mo

Re: [TV orNotTV] Sen. Katie Britt's State of the Union response: Discuss

2024-03-09 Thread Kevin M.
there, still wallowing in the swamp. If you had liked (or even been able to tolerate) her inane banter, it would be a failure. It pandered to those blinded and stupefied by hatred and ignorance. The cult loves that the left is making fun of this video. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Mar 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM Steve

Re: Re: [TV orNotTV] Joe Rogan signs a $100 million-plus deal with Spotify

2024-03-07 Thread Kevin M.
Rogan would undoubtedly argue the libertarian perspective that it was the head’s sovereign right to be detached from its body, and frankly you ought to be ashamed of yourself for body-shaming it. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 7:50 PM Steve Timko wrote: > A month after he appea

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: "Rust" update

2024-03-06 Thread Kevin M.
That was a quick verdict They will appeal it for ten years, but it was a really quick decision all things considered. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 3:19 PM Steve Timko wrote: > Guilty of involuntary manslaughter. > > On Wed, Mar 6, 2024, 2:20 PM 'Bob Jersey' via

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Elsbeth

2024-03-05 Thread Kevin M.
Imagine feeding all the elements of Columbo into a poorly programmed AI, then asking it to produce a script. Then imagine taking that script and running it through Google Translate into Swedish, then translating it back into English. Elsbeth is worse than that. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received

Re: [TV orNotTV] New Amazon quiz show to get second window at Fox

2024-03-04 Thread Kevin M.
was announced. “Greed” took a couple hours to produce an episode. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 8:05 PM Jim Ellwanger wrote: > It's not so much the call time itself as it is the fact that the call time > is so early because 1) there are 100 contestants, and 2) they're taking a >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: You Knew It Was Coming...

2024-03-04 Thread Kevin M.
I’d consider it if they paid me $1,000 upfront. They were puzzled by the very concept. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Nov 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Speaking of said freezing conditions, a UK personal-injury law firm has > taken

Re: [TV orNotTV] New Amazon quiz show to get second window at Fox

2024-03-04 Thread Kevin M.
Barris would probably have been fine with a 6:30am call time if it meant he had stayed awake the previous night on a cocaine fueled bender Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 7:54 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > A 6:30 a.m. call time for contestants for a game show. > > Mark Goodson

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Faraway Downs

2024-03-04 Thread Kevin M.
aboriginal people in Australia does not let you off the hook for racist portrayals of aboriginal people. That said, Nicole Kidman doesn’t age, apparently. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [TV orNotTV] D!ck Wolf bringing new true-crime stuff to Netflix

2024-03-04 Thread Kevin M.
Wolf must be stopped. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 1:20 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Alfred Street (*Project Runway, Is It Cake?, *among others) is > co-producing *Homicide: NY* and *Homicide: LA*, about those cities' most > n

Re: [TV orNotTV] Barnhart and Trowbridge

2024-03-02 Thread Kevin M.
leaked the autopsy report to me. We subscribed to each other’s email lists. Aaron turned his writing into a career, whereas I just became another online lunatic ranting and raving about this and that. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 6:37 PM Melissa P wrote: > I know I wasn't the first s

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Duke leaves "Miss Scarlet and the Duke"

2024-03-02 Thread Kevin M.
Well, the Duke was barely present for most of the most recent season, so the actor departing doesn’t leave as big a hole as it would have in season one or two. But they did have terrific on screen chemistry. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM Diner wrote: > W

[TV orNotTV] NCIS: TiVa

2024-02-28 Thread Kevin M.
A series for Tony and Ziva, set in Paris, has been announced for Paramount+. Hoping Mr. Weatherly has had attended a few workplace harassment seminars. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cote-de-pablo-michael-weatherly-return-to-ncis-verse-with-paramount-series-1235838782/amp/ Kevin

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Richard Lewis

2024-02-28 Thread Kevin M.
of times I got to share a room with him, I felt blessed Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 1:09 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > He had developed Parkinson's disease last year, after passing on several > 2021 episodes of *Curb* while recovering f

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Tulsa King" next to get CBS run

2024-02-28 Thread Kevin M.
I’d rather watch Stallone’s porn film than endure another excruciating moment of Tulsa King. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 1:17 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Before season two hits Par+, the first of the Stallone starrer will arri

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Y' Gets Ticket to 55 Years

2024-02-28 Thread Kevin M.
At some point they have to admit they are no longer young or restless Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 10:13 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > The long-running CBS soap has been given a four-year renewal that will > take the tale of Genoa City to its 55th anniversary: > > > http

Re: [TV orNotTV] New LN news site from familiar faces

2024-02-26 Thread Kevin M.
A site about a dying time-slot on dying broadcast TV? Sounds like a guaranteed moneymaker! Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 12:19 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > This "about" page on LateNighter (part of Snugglefish, whom also

[TV orNotTV] Amazon sued over ads

2024-02-24 Thread Kevin M.
for this one, not me, but I’ve almost entirely stopped using it since the ads began. I think the only thing I watched was the penultimate episode of The Grand Tour. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubs

Re: [TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Constellation

2024-02-24 Thread Kevin M.
episodes. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 7:19 AM Tom Wolper wrote: > Samuel Fuller once said, “If you don’t have the audience by the balls > halfway down the first page of the script, go back and rewrite it.” > > On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 12:58 AM Kevin M. > wrote: > >&

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Constellation

2024-02-23 Thread Kevin M.
Opening scene filled with intense drama and gripping suspense, then the next scene has the words “five weeks earlier” on the screen. I switched it off. I’m boycotting this sloppy writing. Stop the madness. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Monsieur Spade

2024-02-20 Thread Kevin M.
Just finished the season finale. Alfre Woodard should have her name legally changed to deus ex machina, but overall a thoroughly enjoyable series. I don’t hold out much hope for a second season, but I’ll be pleased if it happens. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 7:50 AM Kevin M. wrote

Re: [TV orNotTV] The Dukes of Hazzard was racist…

2024-02-20 Thread Kevin M.
This will really tick him off. Beyoncé debuted at #1 on the Country chart. Yee haw! https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/beyonce-texas-hold-em-number-1-hot-country-songs-chart-1235610582/ Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 6:24 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > Do we really believe J

Re: [TV orNotTV] John Oliver offers Clarence Thomas $1 million a year to resign

2024-02-19 Thread Kevin M.
HBO is now delaying posting the show on YouTube until Thursdays, hoping to boost traffic to Max. Oliver hopes they will reconsider. https://deadline.com/2024/02/last-week-tonight-john-oliver-main-story-release-delayed-youtube-hbo-1235831235/amp/ Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Re: [TV orNotTV] George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over use of Cameos

2024-02-17 Thread Kevin M.
I don’t believe using a fake name on social media (even for-profit social media) is a crime. It might violate Cameo’s TOS, but I doubt that could even be the basis of a civil lawsuit. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM Steve Timko wrote: > Kimmel showed several Cam

[TV orNotTV] The Dukes of Hazzard was racist…

2024-02-16 Thread Kevin M.
… and John Schneider is now undeniably racist, too. https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=john%20schneider%20beyonce=nws=sh/x/gs/m2/5 Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[TV orNotTV] Breaking News: Les Moonves is still a scumbag…

2024-02-16 Thread Kevin M.
-for-alleged-interference-in-lapd-investigation/3341886/?amp=1 Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@google

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: The New Look

2024-02-15 Thread Kevin M.
Abbey, I thought to myself “Nothing happened in that entire episode,” followed immediately by “when is the next episode airing?” The New Look felt like a textbook example of trying way too hard. On the Apple Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [TV orNotTV] Wil Wheaton Attacks David for His 'Today' Show Elmo Assault

2024-02-10 Thread Kevin M.
is a large part of what they are. David committed no offense that he needs to apologize for. Wheaton needs to take a look inside himself (or better yet have a mental health expert do it) to determine why he reacted the way he did. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 12:51 PM Tom Wolper wrote: >

Re: [TV orNotTV] That Blockbuster Concert FIlm (Taylor's Version) on Disney+

2024-02-09 Thread Kevin M.
Mad Magazine doesn’t disappoint https://www.facebook.com/100079737523724/posts/pfbid0r3F6fFJiLXLsBr2gqxPRShf1AmxU7gcDymQmiRqf3EBZEvtTYnf4ztaN35m2hTeTl/? Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 5:56 PM PGage wrote: > I see. It was pay Per view and now on D+. > > I kee

Re: [TV orNotTV] Streaming's BIggest Shows Are Just TV (Big Deal)

2024-02-09 Thread Kevin M.
episode run of an assembly-line procedural like Law and Order. Oh yeah, there’s also the fact that Preston Beckman molests collies. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 7:17 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Chicago Tribune TV critic Nina Metz, a huge supporter of the 22-episode > once-a-week

Re: [TV orNotTV] That Blockbuster Concert FIlm (Taylor's Version) on Disney+

2024-02-08 Thread Kevin M.
they are colluding to support Biden is beyond laughable. I would sooner believe that Obama and Clinton were teaming up to endorse a third term for Bush Jr. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)" (that

Re: [TV orNotTV] Carano Suing Disney, Lucasfilm Over 'Mandalorian' Firing--Musk's Her Sugar Daddy

2024-02-07 Thread Kevin M.
not risk her endangering herself or others during the production of one of their top revenue generators. It was a sound medical and financial decision. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Feb 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > But remember, Elon (*

Re: [TV orNotTV] Shannen Doherty joins former Charmed mates at MegaCon Orlando...

2024-02-07 Thread Kevin M.
don’t always do what’s clearly in our own best interests. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Feb 7, 2024 at 7:20 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Where she continued her battle with Alyssa Milano (whom was at a "Who's > The Boss" panel earlier i

Re: [TV orNotTV] Carano Suing Disney, Lucasfilm Over 'Mandalorian' Firing--Musk's Her Sugar Daddy

2024-02-06 Thread Kevin M.
Never bet against the mouse. Especially when the opposition is a flaming pile of turds. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 4:37 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > I wouldn’t bet against Disney’s legal department. And if they think > Carano’s case has any merit they’ll settle and make it g

Re: [TV orNotTV] Guy Fired From 'SNL' to Guest Host 'SNL'--Wha?

2024-02-04 Thread Kevin M.
Lorne Michaels … not the worst aspect of what remains of NBC, but so close to the worst that it really doesn’t matter who is the worst Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sun, Feb 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > I meant 2019. Of course he didn't replace Akroyd. > > Mark Jeffries > Sain

Re: [TV orNotTV] Actor Miloš Biković will no longer be part of "White Lotus"

2024-02-02 Thread Kevin M.
Wow. Talk about the wrong side of history. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The Serbian native has landed rather clearly on the side of Russia -- > where he has been working for years -- in the Ukra

Re: [TV orNotTV] At least two "Office US" stars up to doing reboot as movie instead of series

2024-02-01 Thread Kevin M.
Daniels reminds me of the people who wanted to reboot The Rockford Files with only the gold car. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 3:35 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey admitted as such on their podcast

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Masters of the Air

2024-01-30 Thread Kevin M.
My wife wanted to give it a try so we watched the entire first episode. She fell asleep before the episode ended. I wished I had. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 8:54 AM Marti Lawrence wrote: > We enjoyed Band of Brothers and have re-watched it several times, but I am > not sure

Re: [TV orNotTV] Super Bowl ratings

2024-01-28 Thread Kevin M.
advertised products (in fact, rarely does it lead to that). Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 3:37 PM Steve Timko wrote: > So Super Bowl ratings will spike this year since Taylor Swift will likely > be there. She is scheduled to play Feb. 10 at the Tokyo Dome. That gives > her enough tim

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Masters of the Air

2024-01-28 Thread Kevin M.
Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 1:44 AM 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I enjoyed it enough to continue, but (as the WaPo review noted) there's a > huge problem when half of the shots are white guys wearing masks in > identical

Re: [TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Masters of the Air

2024-01-27 Thread Kevin M.
for the 40th time instead. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Jan 27, 2024 at 1:05 AM Adam Bowie wrote: > I guess since it was based on an original book, the characters really did > have nearly the same name? It's the sort of thing that a TV drama would > never do, but might regularly happen in

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Masters of the Air

2024-01-26 Thread Kevin M.
Let’s tell a WWII drama where all the guys dress alike, then give the two lead characters the same names. That won’t be pointlessly confusing at all. What is Tom Hanks putting in his coffee? Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Netflix Grabs 'WWE Raw' from USA

2024-01-25 Thread Kevin M.
Speaking of WWE and grabbing… https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wwe-vince-mcmahon-sex-trafficking-lawsuit-janel-grant/ Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 9:07 AM M-D November wrote: > I'm seeing buzz today that when (Monday Night? that's still unclear) Raw > moves to Netflix, it will

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: 'After Midnight' Finally Premiering--POINTS!

2024-01-25 Thread Kevin M.
episodes of Later. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 7:11 AM Tom Wolper wrote: > The follow up question is not, “why isn’t this show doing better?” It’s > “what could CBS possibly put on in this time slot that would do better?” > > On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 9:56 AM Kev

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: 'After Midnight' Finally Premiering--POINTS!

2024-01-25 Thread Kevin M.
The ratings are… unremarkable https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/after-midnight-premiere-week-ratings-cbs-1235806088/amp/ Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM Adam Bowie wrote: > > On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > >> The charm of the p

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jon Stewart to return to "The Daily Show" as EP and part-time host through 2024 election

2024-01-24 Thread Kevin M.
I might actually tune in as Election Day nears Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 9:19 AM M-D November wrote: > > https://www.axios.com/2024/01/24/jon-stewart-daily-show-host-return-election > - among other places. > > 勞 > > M-D > ...and now, your moment of Ze

Re: [TV orNotTV] Grand Jury Indicts Baldwin on Involuntary Manslaughter

2024-01-21 Thread Kevin M.
Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sun, Jan 21, 2024 at 2:37 PM PGage wrote: > I am not sure how they define stupid in Nevada (having spent a lot of time > there over the years visiting relatives, I would guess they have a high > tolerance for it) but the bar in this case is negligence, or ind

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'SNL' Origin Story Movie May Be Coming

2024-01-20 Thread Kevin M.
Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM Melissa P wrote: > SNL's problem has always been good writing (even in the early days), LOTS > of consistently good writing. > > Also, experience outweighs youth in my opinion. > > I'm reminded of a taping of* Everyone Loves R

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'SNL' Origin Story Movie May Be Coming

2024-01-20 Thread Kevin M.
, but it won’t hook young audiences. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 12:08 PM Melissa P wrote: > I'll just add that I resent someone saying that at 53, Fey is too old for > the job. > > > On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 2:58 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > >> Lorne’s superpowe

Re: [TV orNotTV] Maher to Calif. governor: "Why didn't you take a more active role in resolving the strikes?"

2024-01-20 Thread Kevin M.
No one can convince me that Bill Maher hasn’t turned into a vampire. Literally rabid. Literally blood sucking. At the very least, sucking. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 6:33 AM PGage wrote: > Better question for Gavin: Why are you giving oxygen to an intellectually > lazy, m

[TV orNotTV] Walking in Columbo’s shoes

2024-01-19 Thread Kevin M.
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Re: [TV orNotTV] Grand Jury Indicts Baldwin on Involuntary Manslaughter

2024-01-19 Thread Kevin M.
I’m sure his lawyers will somehow weasel him out of this one, but he should be held to account for his culpability as producer. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 12:41 PM PGage wrote: > > “SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an > in

Re: [TV orNotTV] One unique TV star to play another

2024-01-17 Thread Kevin M.
Disavowing Pauly Shore is always a safe bet. I don’t understand how he gets work now that Mitzi isn’t alive to prop him up. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 5:14 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Warner Bros. division The Wolper Organizat

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: 'After Midnight' Finally Premiering--POINTS!

2024-01-17 Thread Kevin M.
and the words “am I right?!” screamed at full volume. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 6:57 AM Jon Delfin wrote: > I got a lot of reading done during the show. > Not even Paul F. Tompkins will get me to watch ep #2. > > On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 8:04 AM Steve Timko wrote: >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie Review: Monsieur Spade

2024-01-16 Thread Kevin M.
clothes in most of his movies. True Detective seemed to confuse noir with slow and pedantic. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 1:30 AM 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > As always, I question yet another British actor playing yet another &

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Monsieur Spade

2024-01-15 Thread Kevin M.
I like noir. This is not quite noir, but it’s close. If I was watching it on AMC instead of iTunes I’d be frustrated by commercial breaks seemingly every two minutes, often in the middle of scenes. Aside from that, it’s worth taking a look at. Kevin M. (RPCV) -- You received this message

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Sopranos' Creator: Tee Vee Sux

2024-01-15 Thread Kevin M.
I think if Chase checks, there was dumbed down TV 25 years ago, too. And although I liked (but did not love) The Sopranos, I wouldn’t classify it as smart TV. It was well made TV, but it wasn’t smart TV. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 7:50 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > In an interv

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