Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Another Hollywood catfight

2024-04-20 Thread Steve Timko
I think what’s unspoken about this Sydney Sweeney criticism is that she has large breasts and they are often on display. I suspect the criticism is that men find her attractive because of her breasts, not her face. She doesn’t have a symmetrical face, but that’s what I like about her. I thought

[TV orNotTV] RIP Roman Gabriel

2024-04-20 Thread Steve Timko
Best known as an NFL quarterback. I include him because he was the first professional athlete I knew of who made appearances on TV shows, like Gilligan's Island, Laugh In and Ironside. He was quarterback for the LA Rams, so Hollywood was in his backyard.

[TV orNotTV] RIP Robert McNeil of McNeil Lehrer Newshour

2024-04-12 Thread Steve Timko
The current version is a shell of the show's glory years. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/business/robert-macneil-pbs-news-death/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

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

2024-04-11 Thread Steve Timko
A civil jury found he caused the deaths. Who is the legal expert? On Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 6:59 PM PGage wrote: > From Prostate Cancer. > > We have an OJ trial expert on the list, so I will not attempt to sum up or > draw conclusions, though I too watched a lot of that trial. > > I will just say

[TV orNotTV] Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

2024-04-09 Thread Steve Timko
https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-ratings-iowa-clark-b592435cc286c75a7ac9278c97326ad8 The men were on cable. I don't think that helped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[TV orNotTV] Interesting TikTok on studios not making projects

2024-04-03 Thread Steve Timko
This creator says there's a slump in production as businesses focus more on bottom lines and acquisitions and mergers. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLBYrAXC/ Morgan Evans is a writer, producer and director. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV"

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: British Jimmy Leaving 'LLS'

2024-04-03 Thread Steve Timko
Corden appeared on Kimmel to promote his Sirius XM show. He said no one believes he wasn't fired. https://youtu.be/-dvPBcRDHZ0?si=6-EdS8EhF_drRqsp On Tue, Oct 25, 2022, 7:12 PM Steve Timko wrote: > > > On Tue, Oct 25, 2022, 2:13 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < > tvornottv@g

Re: [TV orNotTV] Dana Carvey apologizes for Sharon Stone undressing on SNL

2024-03-23 Thread Steve Timko
Those algorithms are creepy. I was thinking about looking up the skit after reading this post and it just popped into my feed. I guess it doesn't sound politically correct, but this doesn't seem like something Dana Carvey should apologize for. https://youtu.be/_6Y52JHN-LA?si=dGAxIk9kxw_E31WE On

[TV orNotTV] RIP M. Emmett Walsh

2024-03-20 Thread Steve Timko
He was so good in so many movies. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/m-emmet-walsh-dead-blade-runner-1235947723/ -- 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

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

2024-03-13 Thread Steve Timko
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.html On Tue, Jan 9, 2024, 10:19 AM Kevin M. wrote: > Don Lemon molests collies > > Kevin M. (RPCV) > > > On Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 9:27 AM 'Bob Jersey' via

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

2024-03-12 Thread Steve Timko
n the >> part was a major mistake. Between her usual one-note acting and utter >> inability to capture either Britt's vocal quality or cadences or bland >> vacuousness, there wasn't a lot there. >> >> --Dave Sikua >> >> On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 12:59:31 PM

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

2024-03-10 Thread Steve Timko
y 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 Timko wrote: >> >>> I wanted to comment on Sen. Katie Britt’s response to the president’s >>&

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

2024-03-09 Thread Steve Timko
I wanted to comment on Sen. Katie Britt’s response to the president’s State of the Union address. I streamed her rebuttal with the sound on low. So I didn’t really hear it live. But I glanced at it from time to time. My first reaction was, “Putting her in a kitchen makes her look like a

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

2024-03-07 Thread Steve Timko
A month after he appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, a man was arrested when a head was found in his freezer. https://www.mediaite.com/crime/joe-rogan-guest-arrested-after-head-found-in-freezer/ On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 4:51 PM Steve Timko wrote: > Someone hired a skywriter to run a banner o

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

2024-03-06 Thread Steve Timko
Guilty of involuntary manslaughter. On Wed, Mar 6, 2024, 2:20 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > And it's in the jury's hands now... > > https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/entertainment/rust-trial-hannah-gutierrez-reed?cid=ios_app > B > > Moi, Feb 21st: > >

Re: [TV orNotTV] NoTV: Right's Favorite Whipping Boy Bailing Out Audacy

2024-02-21 Thread Steve Timko
George Soros gave money to Air America to prop it up. I remember Al Franken begging him on air for more. On Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 8:47 AM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Audacy, the radio station owner and podcast producer in bankruptcy > formerly known as Entercom, of which most of its news-talk stations

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

2024-02-19 Thread Steve Timko
John Oliver returned from hiatus with a bang. He offered Clarence Thomas $1 million a year and a $2.5 million motor coach if he resigned from the Supreme Court within a month. Normally, I could post a YouTube link to that part of the show. But HBO hasn't posted the show yet. Here's a link to a

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

2024-02-17 Thread Steve Timko
Kimmel showed several Cameos they requested from Santos under fake names. He said he had more to show but stopped over Santos threatened to sue. https://www.thedailybeast.com/george-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-pranking-him-on-cameo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[TV orNotTV] Katy Perry leaving "American Idol"

2024-02-15 Thread Steve Timko
Katy Perry’s announcement she is leaving “American Idol” caught my attention for one reason. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/katy-perry-says-leaving-american-idol-7-seasons-see-world-bring-new-mu-rcna138582 I saw a clip on TikTok a couple of weeks ago where a talking head on

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

2024-02-14 Thread Steve Timko
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sent to prison, New York’s highest court appeared torn at oral arguments Wednesday

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

2024-02-08 Thread Steve Timko
On Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 4:56 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > Hogan was retired when he sued Gawker. Having Musk pay attorney fees to > make a right wing point would mean a long long civil litigation process > that would make Carano unemployable to mainstream studios. Who would hire > an actor who sues the

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

2024-02-07 Thread Steve Timko
On Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 3:29 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > And what’s Elon’s track record in these matters? He’s got a dozen other > things to keep him distracted. Disney Legal can stay focused. > I think Musk is trying to help Carano like Peter Thiel helped Hulk Hogan in his lawsuit against Gawker.

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

2024-02-06 Thread Steve Timko
On Tue, Feb 6, 2024, 2:47 PM Mark Jeffries wrote: > Former MMA fighter and forever rightwing wack job Gina Carano was fired > from her role as Cara on the Disney+ series after a series of wack job > posts in social media and Elon Musk is financially supporting her suit, > since some of her

Re: [TV orNotTV] Letterman is Team TayTay

2024-02-01 Thread Steve Timko
Letterman now says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will marry at the Super Bowl halftime. Usher will officiate. https://youtu.be/kXbamdMe-MY?si=dz9r_Y6TnFE033-m On Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 8:59 PM 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > As is customary with many shorts

[TV orNotTV] Super Bowl ratings

2024-01-28 Thread Steve Timko
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 time to take her private jet to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. My question is, will this spike have a lasting effect? Will more people watch

[TV orNotTV] Watch "How Does Stephen A. Smith Feel About Potential NFL-ESPN Merger?" on YouTube

2024-01-23 Thread Steve Timko
https://youtu.be/swtc2SfSnSM?si=wPoVyptkElaMAely -- 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

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

2024-01-21 Thread Steve Timko
In Nevada, felony stupid can bring a second degree murder conviction. Sounds like that is what the New Mexico prosecutors want to prove On Sun, Jan 21, 2024, 12:25 PM PGage wrote: > Helpful summary in the NYT of the legal issues and challenges facing NM > prosecutors in the Baldwin case. Again,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Sports Illustrated about to lay off nearly all its editorial staff: report

2024-01-19 Thread Steve Timko
Sports Illustrated has been a shell of its former self for years. I can’t remember who said it first, but sports writing is some of the best and some of the worst journalism. They don’t seem to have the money for good sports writers and too many recently seem to be fresh college grads. Sports

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

2024-01-17 Thread Steve Timko
I couldn't watch it..The forced laughter was horrible. And I liked all three panelists. On Sun, Jan 14, 2024, 1:31 PM David Risner wrote: > She’s one of my favorite comics. I think that it’ll come down to how good > the writers are and how much the studio/producers/directors try to make her >

Re: [TV orNotTV] ESPN staffer says colleague got NBA assignment because she is black

2024-01-16 Thread Steve Timko
Nichols gives her side of the story. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8g6oEk3/ On Wed, Aug 25, 2021, 6:23 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Nichols’ series “The Jump” is axed, and she’s been pulled from NBA > coverage. > > > https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/08/25/media/rachel-nichols-espn-the-jump/index.html > > > >

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'Hutch' Dies at 80

2024-01-05 Thread Steve Timko
Not to speak ill of the dead, but I never forgave David Soul for the Casablanca prequel on TV. He played Rick. I like Bread, by the way. ⁣Get TypeApp for Android ​ On Jan 5, 2024, 7:21 PM, at 7:21 PM, "Kevin M." wrote: >A few years ago I tried giving Starsky & Hutch a rewatch. As a kid I

[TV orNotTV] General Hospital special

2024-01-03 Thread Steve Timko
[image: GH60Y_PressImage] “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling” is scheduled to air as a one-time-only special presentation on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in the 10:00 - 11:00 PM ET/PT time period. The television event will feature fan-favorite cast members from throughout the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Semi-OT: Shannen’s podcast

2023-12-19 Thread Steve Timko
On Mon, Dec 18, 2023, 10:41 AM Tom Wolper wrote: > Podcasts always have a rough beginning unless the host comes from radio. > Over time the host learns how to structure episodes and keep an audience in > mind. Or else they give it up. Since there are minimal start up costs and > no exit costs

Re: [TV orNotTV] And Then There Were Five: Matthew Perry Dead

2023-12-16 Thread Steve Timko
A doctor gives an explanation https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8uqHXvB/ On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 4:26 PM PGage wrote: > There are two implicated drugs referenced in the toxicology report: > Buprenorphine which is an opioid used to help wean people off more serious > opioids of abuse, and ketamine,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Group member Brad Beam has passed away

2023-12-14 Thread Steve Timko
Definitely sad news. He taped some Sopranos episodes for me when my regular source dried up. A very nice guy. I just recently found out a prominent member of alt.fan.letterman from the late 1990s, Monica Bay, also died. On Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 5:55 PM PGage wrote: > Tragic. Will definitely

Re: [TV orNotTV] Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

2023-12-12 Thread Steve Timko
On Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 6:26 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Sad. He was one of the best actors I’ve ever seen. > > I didn't like him in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Too broad.. He was fantastic in "Men of a Certain Age." > > On Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 6:19 PM Steve Timko wrote:

[TV orNotTV] Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

2023-12-12 Thread Steve Timko
https://apnews.com/article/andre-braugher-dead-f2ee7dd990dbd40c8fd5258ac624bab7 -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Colbert Down Again

2023-12-11 Thread Steve Timko
Good recap of events.. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRvoxkwH/ On Mon, Dec 4, 2023, 1:09 PM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I didn't email Sue T this time, but she's heard from someone, 'cuz there > are repeats listed again this week. > B > > Stan S, to PGage and

[TV orNotTV] Matt Rife and his Netflix special

2023-12-10 Thread Steve Timko
Matt Rife’s Netflix comedy special is being vilified for misogyny. I didn’t care much until Marc Maron’s sounded off on it during a discussion with Kliph Nesteroff. The Daily Beast covered it in a story: Marc Maron Sounds Off on ‘New It Boy of Shitty Comedy’ Matt Rife

Re: [TV orNotTV] J! contestants fail to recognize Led Zeppelin... X reacts

2023-12-01 Thread Steve Timko
I watch Jeopardy! clips on TikTok and no contestant could identify Garth Brooks in a $200 clue. On Fri, Dec 1, 2023, 7:01 PM 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Not sure that the complete societal failure referenced in the URL is the > Triple Stumper (or

Re: [TV orNotTV] Mark Cuban to climb out of the "Tank"

2023-11-27 Thread Steve Timko
Don't forget that Shark Tank panelists laughed at the video doorbell called Doorbot. It launched anyway, changed it's name to Ring and Amazon bought it for a bazillion dollars. On Mon, Nov 27, 2023, 4:58 PM 'David Bruggeman' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > And their 'success

[TV orNotTV] Help needed identify comedy show I saw on YouTube

2023-11-19 Thread Steve Timko
I’m trying to find out more about a TV clip I saw on YouTube. When I look at my YouTube history, it’s no longer there. I think it was a YouTube Reel. I think it might be a Canadian show. Kind of a cross between “Last Week With Jon Oliver” and “The Daily Show.” It’s like there’s a panel of people

[TV orNotTV] A former sideline reporter stunningly admitted that she made things up - Poynter

2023-11-17 Thread Steve Timko
In a jaw-dropping admission, Amazon Prime Video and Fox Sports anchor Charissa Thompson said on a podcast this week that when she was a TV sideline reporter on football games, she sometimes fabricated reports.

[TV orNotTV] Dex Carvey, son of comedian Dana Carvey, dies of drug overdose at 32

2023-11-16 Thread Steve Timko
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/dana-carvey-dex-dies-drug-overdose-32-rcna125619 -- 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

[TV orNotTV] Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

2023-11-15 Thread Steve Timko
https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-kimmel-oscars-2024-host-academy-awards-c49d5a103964c4ff5dc356085fad8e3d -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: It’s Over

2023-11-14 Thread Steve Timko
Interesting opposition to the contract. No protection for the minions. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRv6y9dH/ On Thu, Nov 9, 2023, 5:44 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > And actors will be hitting the awards circuit with the fury of > football linemen... >

[TV orNotTV] A Q with Brian Stelter about his new Fox News book - Poynter

2023-11-14 Thread Steve Timko
A Q with Brian Stelter about his new Fox News bookIn ‘Network of Lies,’ Stelter’s meticulous reporting looks at the role Fox News played in Donald Trump’s desire to stay in power. https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2023/brian-stelter-network-lies-fox-news-donald-trump-book/ -- You received

Re: [TV orNotTV] Low World Series TV ratings in 2023 continue 7-year downward trend

2023-11-02 Thread Steve Timko
World Series averaged 9.11 million viewers, making it the least-watched Fall Classic in TV history https://apnews.com/article/world-series-rangers-diamondbacks-fox-f0eb9837a3d8bfa529fed811a6417057 World Series averaged 9.11 million viewers, making it the least-watched Fall Classic in TV history

[TV orNotTV] Low World Series TV ratings in 2023 continue 7-year downward trend

2023-11-01 Thread Steve Timko
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/low-world-series-tv-ratings-201430820.html -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Late Night News: TDS & @Midnight

2023-10-20 Thread Steve Timko
On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 7:13 AM PGage wrote: I have not followed the details of the Minhaj situation, but from afar do > not understand the fuss; has any other comic gotten in trouble because > elements in the set up for their punchlines were not literally true? > A couple of comics said Minhaj

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Alec Baldwin fired the gun that killed a person on New Mexico movie set

2023-10-17 Thread Steve Timko
Prosecutors seek a manslaughter charge against Baldwin. https://apnews.com/article/alec-baldwin-rust-set-shooting-halyna-hutchins-f337b3bdc267d30fef67bb7946d738e2 Prosecutors seeking to recharge Actor Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on movie set On Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 5:05 PM PGage wrote: >

Re: [TV orNotTV] RIP Dick Butkis

2023-10-05 Thread Steve Timko
His best TV work was probably his commercials. People loved seeing brutish guys with a sense of humor. https://youtu.be/MPoI5BnKzuc?si=jkksIOpBvTjGJNUY On Thu, Oct 5, 2023, 4:40 PM Kevin M. wrote: > Football player turned actor. Had memorable guest roles in Night Court, > MacGyver, My Two

[TV orNotTV] Late night TV shows announce their return after Hollywood writers end strike

2023-09-27 Thread Steve Timko
https://apnews.com/article/writers-strike-ends-actors-hollywood-28316c5104765576b7259b180e15c05b -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] I listened to a Chevy Chase podcast interview so you don't have to

2023-09-24 Thread Steve Timko
Chevy Chase is on Marc Maron's WTF Podcast Monday and it sounds like it did go well. On Thu, Nov 17, 2022, 3:08 PM Steve Timko wrote: > I listened to the "Fly on the Wall" podcast with Al Franken and it was > good. I'd say SNL fans should listen to it. > > On Sun, Oct 3

[TV orNotTV] Apple TV production team left $1 million Euros in unpaid bills in Finland

2023-09-19 Thread Steve Timko
I couldn't get the name of the company that operates from Germany and the UK. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8jToFQy/ -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Byron Allen Offering $10B for ABC

2023-09-15 Thread Steve Timko
Allen was trying to buy Tegna a few years ago and claimed to have $10 billion but it didn’t check out. They couldn’t verify he had the money. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/media-mogul-byron-allen-raises-10-billion-tegna-bid-debt-refinancing-sources-2021-11-05/ Someone else tried

[TV orNotTV] For several episodes this fall, '60 Minutes' will become 90 minutes

2023-09-13 Thread Steve Timko
https://apnews.com/article/60-minutes-longer-episodes-d6d0bc6bda3f7266499af6e9ea4664e8 -- 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

[TV orNotTV] Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination

2023-09-12 Thread Steve Timko
https://apnews.com/article/nfl-discrimination-lawsuit-trotter-goodell-pegula-jones-05b9ede8314f73f6d93514b5882d72e4 Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Drew Barrymore On Talk Show Return Amid WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strikes: “I Own This Choice” – Deadline

2023-09-12 Thread Steve Timko
oing a musical at > Chanhassen DInner Playhouse, it's going to be a rough ride for them. > > Mark Jeffries > spotligh...@gmail.com > > > On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 4:35 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < > tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Good thing I don'

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Jimmys, Seth, Stephen and Jon started a podcast

2023-09-12 Thread Steve Timko
On Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 4:54 AM pbrownpbr...@gmail.com wrote: > Jimmy Kimmel was on the Bill Simmons podcast on Monday (recorded Sunday > night 9/10/2023), and said that they recorded five episodes before the > first one was released. So still one more to drop before the staffer news > broke. >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Jimmys, Seth, Stephen and Jon started a podcast

2023-09-11 Thread Steve Timko
So episode 4 dropped a half hour ago. Fallon is on it. I only listened to the first few minutes and they haven't acknowledged the Rolling Stone article yet. On Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 1:43 PM Steve Timko wrote: > The podcast was supposed to be twice a week. Last week, the second episode > d

[TV orNotTV] Drew Barrymore On Talk Show Return Amid WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strikes: “I Own This Choice” – Deadline

2023-09-10 Thread Steve Timko
https://deadline.com/2023/09/drew-barrymore-talk-show-return-wga-sag-aftra-strikes-1235542596/ -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Jimmys, Seth, Stephen and Jon started a podcast

2023-09-10 Thread Steve Timko
, Sep 1, 2023 at 7:29 PM Steve Timko wrote: > Here's the anecdote on video. > > https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Y7udh2/ > > On Fri, Sep 1, 2023, 1:03 PM Tom Wolper wrote: > >> I listened to the first episode. It took them about half an hour to find >> their rhythm. Afte

Re: [TV orNotTV] `That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

2023-09-10 Thread Steve Timko
On Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 6:08 AM Tom Wolper wrote: > I don’t buy it as a good faith apology. They both have legal and PR > representation and they had to be advised of the possibility of their > letters being publicized > In Nevada, it's the judge's discretion whether to make letters like that

[TV orNotTV] Inside Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show: 16 Staffers Allege Erratic Behavior – Rolling Stone

2023-09-07 Thread Steve Timko
Sixteen current and former staffers say Fallon’s erratic behavior spoiled their “dream” of working on *The Tonight Show* https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/jimmy-fallon-tonight-show-toxic-work-environment-crying-rooms-nbc-1234819421/ -- You received this message because

[TV orNotTV] Ex-Dominion executive and far-right network OAN settle 2020 election defamation lawsuit

2023-09-06 Thread Steve Timko
Plenty of other lawsuits still pending. Terms of the settlement not disclosed. https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/05/media/dominion-exec-oan-lawsuit-settlement/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Jimmys, Seth, Stephen and Jon started a podcast

2023-09-01 Thread Steve Timko
ack jokes > and the conversation took off. I thought having 5 hosts (or participants) > would get unwieldy, but they’re pros and they figured it out quickly. > > On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 6:46 PM Kevin M. wrote: > >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 3:43 PM Steve Timko wrote

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Jimmys, Seth, Stephen and Jon started a podcast

2023-08-31 Thread Steve Timko
On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 4:21 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I won't spoil the *shocker* in the first episode... THR > > (link) > B > > I don't

Re: [TV orNotTV] The M in A Records is gone

2023-08-16 Thread Steve Timko
I love the story Peter Frampton tells. A signed him and he put a few albums out. One did okay, but not much from the others. But he had this idea for an ambitious double live album. The record execs weren’t feeling it and they were only going to put out a single album. Either Moss or Herb Alpert

[TV orNotTV] Viet Dinh, Fox's top lawyer who oversaw its $787 million Dominion settlement, is stepping down | CNN Business

2023-08-13 Thread Steve Timko
In the SEC filing Friday, Fox reported it had paid a total of $894 million in legal settlement costs in 2023, a higher figure than had been previously known. While the network has put a number of major defamation cases behind it at great cost, the largest lawsuit in the wake of the election —

Re: [TV orNotTV] Spacey facing more charges in the UK

2023-07-26 Thread Steve Timko
UK jury acquits Spacey https://apnews.com/article/kevin-spacey-sexual-assault-trial-london-jury-deliberations-85cb3957c60de1a7b1e03a26dc278d95 On Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 8:13 PM Jim Ellwanger wrote: > A couple decades ago, I was on a jury for a civil trial in Federal court > that was officially

Re: [TV orNotTV] Aldean's Rightwing Video Pulled by CMT

2023-07-20 Thread Steve Timko
Has anyone pointed out Aldean grew up in the city of Macon, Georgia? On Thu, Jul 20, 2023, 10:50 AM Michael Ricks wrote: > I always felt that "Blue Velvet" was a good representation of life in a > small town- lots of secrets under the facade > > Later, > Ranger > > > > On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at

Re: [TV orNotTV] "Gilmore Girls" co-star b!tches about lack of residuals

2023-07-16 Thread Steve Timko
A regular on "Orange is the New Black" showed her residual payments. It was for $27. It appears the original TikTok has been taken down. It's not clear about the time period for these payments. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8RFGSYn/ On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 6:32 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV <

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tucker Twitter audience plummets

2023-07-11 Thread Steve Timko
I was thinking about this the other day. If his viewers fall off too much he may have to pull out the REALLY batshit crazy stuff. On Tue, Jul 11, 2023, 8:40 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > By about 85%, said, f'rinstance, Mashable's Matt Binder... >

[TV orNotTV] Corruption in Irish television

2023-07-10 Thread Steve Timko
Love this TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dyEJ5t/ -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] A long Chris Licht profile

2023-06-07 Thread Steve Timko
Poynter's story. https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2023/chris-licht-is-out-at-cnn/ On Wed, Jun 7, 2023, 7:14 AM PGage wrote: > I can’s decide if I should loathe or feel sorry for this guy. I guess > both. He was used badly by Zaslov and then dumped. But he was never more > than a

[TV orNotTV] Fox News Weighs Major Primetime Shuffle After Tucker Carlson Firing

2023-05-17 Thread Steve Timko
https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-news-weighs-major-primetime-shuffle-after-tucker-carlson-firing Laura Ingram might be out of prime time -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tucker Carlson says he'll take his show to Twitter : NPR

2023-05-10 Thread Steve Timko
there’s a real chance he could win. >>> >>> On Tue, May 9, 2023 at 6:43 PM Tom Wolper wrote: >>> >>>> Like Beck and O’Reilly before him, he’ll make a lot of money but he’s >>>> lost his kingmaker power in the GOP. >>

[TV orNotTV] Tucker Carlson says he'll take his show to Twitter : NPR

2023-05-09 Thread Steve Timko
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/09/1175098741/tucker-carlson-twitter-video-announcement -- 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

[TV orNotTV] Brief review: American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

2023-05-04 Thread Steve Timko
I recommend “American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing” on Netflix. There is fantastic video of the event and the 100 hours following as they track down the bombers. There was a lot about the case I didn’t know, including heroic actions by police and other first responders as well as inept

[TV orNotTV] Interesting game show insight

2023-05-02 Thread Steve Timko
Game show panelists were often drunk for Thursday and Friday shows. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRw5rX83/ -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: The final Corden postmortem, If You Care

2023-04-30 Thread Steve Timko
On Sun, Apr 30, 2023, 2:40 PM Diner wrote: > Per Brian Stetler: > > Well-placed sources tell me *The Late Late Show* was costing $60 million > to $65 million a year to produce but was netting less than $45 million. > > “It was simply not sustainable,” says one executive. “CBS could not afford >

[TV orNotTV] Bill Maher kisses Elon Musk's butt better than Joe Rogan

2023-04-28 Thread Steve Timko
It’s only a two-minute clip and not the whole interview, but Bill Maher manages to stick his nose farther up Elon Musk’s butt than Joe Rogan. https://youtu.be/qFEaTk--tZo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tucker's Gone At FNC

2023-04-25 Thread Steve Timko
both gone (until Sirius signs >>>>>> either or both of them). >>>>>> >>>>>> Gives me a glimmer of hope for journalism. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 9:58 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV < >&g

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tucker's Gone At FNC

2023-04-24 Thread Steve Timko
Don Lemon is gone, too. Were they traded? On Mon, Apr 24, 2023, 9:43 AM Steve Timko wrote: > > > On Mon, Apr 24, 2023, 9:09 AM Adam Bowie wrote: > >> >> >> Or did he do something that just thoroughly pissed off Rupert Murdoch? >> > > The Washingt

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tucker's Gone At FNC

2023-04-24 Thread Steve Timko
On Mon, Apr 24, 2023, 9:09 AM Adam Bowie wrote: > > > Or did he do something that just thoroughly pissed off Rupert Murdoch? > The Washington Post said sources said Carlson's leaked communications criticized FOX News management and that was behind it. He was making them so much money I would

[TV orNotTV] Charles Barkley, Gayle King get weekly CNN show

2023-04-22 Thread Steve Timko
https://nypost.com/2023/04/22/cnn-to-debut-show-king-charles-with-gayle-king-charles-barkley/ -- 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

Re: [TV orNotTV] Fox and Dominion reach settlement.

2023-04-19 Thread Steve Timko
On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 9:26 PM Kevin M. wrote: > > > On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 8:58 PM PGage wrote: > >> >> > I’m sorry, if Nixon hadn’t been pardoned… if he’d faced justice… we’d have > never had a Trump. The court exists for a reason. Precedent exists for a > reason. Until wrongdoers are

Re: [TV orNotTV] The next big defamation suit is against Netflix

2023-04-18 Thread Steve Timko
Sorry. Not a big suit. A nuisance suit at most. Instagram terms of use. https://help.instagram.com/581066165581870 (Snip) We do not claim ownership of your content, but you grant us a license to use it. Nothing is changing about your rights in your content. We do not claim ownership of your

[TV orNotTV] variety : Oscars Draw 18.7 Million Viewers, Up 12% From Last Year

2023-03-14 Thread Steve Timko
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/2023-oscar-ratings-academy-awards-audience-1235550070/ - Oscars Draw 18.7 Million Viewers, Up 12% From Last Year This bounced when I sent it last night. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'SNL' Pre-Show Segment Editors to Strike

2023-03-12 Thread Steve Timko
On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 1:51 AM 'Dave Sikula' via TVorNotTV < tvornottv@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Losing those horrific nepotistic segments would only boost the show's > entertainment value. They generally make "Laser Cats" look like "Citizen > Kane." > > --Dave Sikula > I disagree. Judge for

Re: [TV orNotTV] 'SNL' Pre-Show Segment Editors to Strike

2023-03-10 Thread Steve Timko
Worth a watch https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR71S98v/ On Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 7:25 PM PGage wrote: > They have been relying more and more on recorded stuff in recent years > (which aI approve of), but I think the point is that if they know that > won’t be available they can just do all live crap. >

Re: [TV orNotTV] SemiOT: The Dilbert guy still isn’t funny

2023-02-27 Thread Steve Timko
This is an interesting turn. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRnnRRYU/ On Mon, Feb 27, 2023, 7:18 AM Kevin M. wrote: > I caught a few minutes of his subsequent livestream when he feebly tried > to walk back what he’d said. He claimed he does not discriminate and would > never discriminate. To be

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: (formerly TV) Jon Batiste drops track from "Marlowe" soundtrack

2023-02-11 Thread Steve Timko
I read one Raymond Chandler novel as a kid. I don’t remember which one. So I’m not sure how Philip Marlowe is portrayed in the books. I’ve seen “The Big Sleep” several times and love Humphrey Bogart’s take on Marlowe. He’s sly and maybe a little bit crooked, but not too much. Quite endearing. I

Re: [TV orNotTV] late late night news

2023-02-08 Thread Steve Timko
I was also a fan of @midnight and I’m even a fan of Chris Hardwick. I liked @midnight for the same reason I liked Lights Out With David Spade. It gave me a chance to see a bunch of new comedians. Hardwick’s company helped produce @midnight. It was part of his empire that included his podcast and

[TV orNotTV] Top 15 streamed programs in 2022

2023-02-06 Thread Steve Timko
Top 15 Streaming Programs RankProgramPlatformMinutes Viewed (Billions)# of Episodes 1. Stranger Things Netflix 52.0 34 2. NCIS Netflix 38.1 356 3. Cocomelon Netflix 37.8 18 4. Ozark Netflix 31.3 44 5. Encanto Disney+ 27.4 1 6. Grey’s Anatomy Netflix 26.8 396 7. Criminal Minds Various 24.9 328 8.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Tony Romo to be CBS sports analyst

2023-02-03 Thread Steve Timko
CBS supposedly held an intervention with Tony Romo over his drop in performance. https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/cbs-execs-tried-intervention-to-address-tony-romos-slippage-in-booth/ On Sat, Feb 29, 2020, 10:05 AM Steve Timko wrote: > Tony Romo signs an extension for $17 million a y

[TV orNotTV] MLB baseball analyst ripped for fat shaming major league pitcher

2023-02-03 Thread Steve Timko
I remember Rick Rueschel, who finished his career at the San Francisco Giants and wasn't in the best of shape. I think he smoked, too. Yet batter after batter would pound the ball into the infield for a ground out.

[TV orNotTV] Ex-ABC journalist charged with child pornography offense

2023-02-01 Thread Steve Timko
A well-known former investigative journalist for ABC News has been arrested on a charge of “transporting” images depicting the sexual abuse of children, the Department of Justice said on Wednesday . https://www.kolotv.com/2023/02/01/ex-abc-journalist-charged-with-child-pornography-offense/ --

[TV orNotTV] 'Dr. Phil' will end after its 2023 season as Phil McGraw looks to prime time : NPR

2023-02-01 Thread Steve Timko
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/01/1153343725/dr-phil-final-season-phil-mcgraw -- 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.

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