Jul
23
Another children’s cartoon musing
July 23, 2010 | 2 Comments
Why do Little Bear’s parents wear clothes while he runs around in the buff? What’s going on in that family?
May
18
I am Ironman
May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
So Jack Bauer has the ability to find an impenetrable body armor, fend off secret service agents of both the American and Russian governments single-handedly, and download GPS tracking of his intended targets to his cell phone, but he can’t figure out the intricacies of uploading a video to Youtube? Charles Logan’s “OH MY GOD [...]
Apr
27
Stuck in the middle with you
April 27, 2010 | 1 Comment
Chloe, Chloe, Chloe. You have worked with Jack for six seasons, and are the only major character to have regular interaction with the dude without winding up in a body bag. You would think that you would have learned by now that Jack is always right. Other “24″ thoughts: – President Taylor makes Bill Clinton [...]
Apr
22
Cowards
April 22, 2010 | 8 Comments
Comedy Central, aside from South Park, is a barren television wasteland that has no programming of any redeeming value (sorry Daily Show and Colbert Report fans). It looks like the network is not too concerned about keeping the people who run their one good show happy. Give Comedy Central an anal probe. Not because of [...]
Mar
16
The Cranky Con children’s television viewing guide
March 16, 2010 | 9 Comments
Being the parent of a young children means that you get to experience whole new things – the child’s development, seeing her walk the first time, changing diapers, the joys of seeing them laugh themselves silly. And of course it also means watching children’s television programming. To those who are not subject to modern children’s [...]
Mar
16
Don’t call it a comeback
March 16, 2010 | Comments Off
What show is K-Lo watching? If you were waiting for a 24 comeback, it just happened. Yes, it was indeed a shocking moment as CTU was attacked for only the third time in its history. If I worked there, I’d be sure to get a good life insurance policy. I also wouldn’t be crazy about [...]
Mar
15
Must see tv
March 15, 2010 | 4 Comments
Unsure of how to top itself after the Jesus Tomb fiasco, the Discovery Channel decided to dig deep into another mystery. For two thousand years, blame for the murder of Jesus has rested squarely on the shoulders of Judas Iscariot and the Jewish High Priest. This gritty crime thriller exposes all-new suspects and asks whether [...]
Mar
12
This is the end?
March 12, 2010 | Comments Off
Could time be running out for Jack? Multiple sources are reporting that anonymous parties in the know at Fox have decided not to renew 24 for a ninth day and that an official announcement could come any day now. Given the comments from NBC’s Angela Bromstad last week indicating that NBC had already been talking [...]
Feb
2
24
February 2, 2010 | Comments Off
This and this about sums up how I am feeling. I have little doubt that I will watch the remainder to the season to see how it plays out, but for the first time since I began watching (season three) I found myself hoping that this would be the last season. At the very least [...]
Jan
22
A clip show?
January 22, 2010 | Comments Off
Really guys? That’s like one level above the “A Very Special The Office.” I still like the show, but the Fonz is warming his gear up in the bullpen.
Jan
19
MSNBC: Dems need to double down
January 19, 2010 | Comments Off
That had to be the funniest ten minutes in the history of television. MSNBC’s big three of Olbermann, Maddow, and Mathews (who looked like he was really enjoying doing the show from a bar) were discussing what the Democrats had to do, and they all managed to come to the conclusion that the only way [...]
Jan
19
A different kind of hand’s free device
January 19, 2010 | 3 Comments
Mild spoiler warnings ahead: Some ruminations on the first hours of “24.” – It’s nice to see that the magical wormhole that enables characters to drive swiftly through congested major cities still is up and running. Kudos to Kim Bauer and her man in particular for making it from the UN to the lower West [...]
Jan
12
Random Reflection
January 12, 2010 | 3 Comments
I will turn 33 in March, and it occurs to me that in all my life, I have never regularly watched a single series on CBS except for the first season of Survivor. I’ve seen random episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond and the other crap that has aired on that network, but that’s about it. [...]
Oct
28
Is the tide turning?
October 28, 2009 | 1 Comment
Pro-life bloggers expressed concern when it was announced that Law and Order was going to run an episode in which a pro-life activist shoots and kills an abortionist. Clearly they were making reference to the George Tiller slaying. The episode, titled Dignity, aired a few nights ago, and Guy Benson provides a summary of the [...]
Oct
20
Another sign I’m getting old
October 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
Despite the fact that we’re clearly headed towards a World Series matchup that could lead to Mets fans everywhere lighting themselves on fire, I’ve been watching the playoffs on TBS and Fox. As has been the case for several years now, the games are littered with Viagra ads. I won’t comment on what this says [...]
Sep
24
Ed Schultz: moron
September 24, 2009 | 1 Comment
Ed Schultz is a left-wing radio and tv personality, and represents the pinnacle of success the left has in that medium. That about says it all, especially when he says things like this: The Republicans lie! They want to see you dead! They’d rather make money off your dead corpse! They kinda like it when [...]
Sep
22
My eyes . . . they burn!
September 22, 2009 | 4 Comments
There are no words that can adequately describe this: Brown spandex? Really Tom?
Aug
5
This guy gets it
August 5, 2009 | 2 Comments
I’ve often wondered what the point of running for Congress was if, upon election, you basically sold out all your principles. What’s the point of winning if you’re not actually going to vote for or against legislation based on what you think is best for your constituents and for the Nation at large? Is it [...]
Jul
3
Oh no, pseudo celebrities – get them out of here
July 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
So yesterday, after encountering the LaRouche loons, I saw a camera crew filming something just north of Dupont Circle, crossing the street on Connecticut. Well, now I know why. In the realm of most people don’t care, the Real World cast has begun moving into their house on S Street in Dupont Circle. A small [...]
Jun
9
Tone Deaf
June 9, 2009 | 2 Comments
The co-founder of CNN is just distraught because no one is watching his network. “Maybe it’s simply the need for an enemy, the desire to detest is greater than the power to tolerate; maybe it’s the need to blame somebody else for the bad things that are happening in our lives that drives viewers to [...]