Pop Culture Things You Didn’t Know a Year Ago
It’s 2013! So much has happened in the pop culture world since the beginning of January in 2012, and I thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane. Just think, a year ago today, you didn’t...
View ArticleAre You Rooting for a TV Villain?
I was watching my trusty old re-run of Beverly Hills 90210 last night when I had a change of heart. Kelly Taylor was supposed to be the heroine, the girl who everyone loved and who always did the right...
View Article“Vanderpump Rules” Does Not, In Fact, Rule
My guilty pleasure is watching the Real Housewives franchise, which is why I made sure to tune into the newest Bravo reality show, Vanderpump Rules. A spin-off of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,...
View ArticleJudging a Good Interview
Like just about everyone else in the world (or so it seems), I was struck with the flu last week. Because I was unable to move, I watched a lot of television — primarily because I was too tired to find...
View ArticleA Look at Some Pop Culture Hoaxes
I had never heard of Manti T’eo until the whole world found out about his dead girlfriend being a hoax. When I was down with the flu, I read several articles about it because I find hoaxes fascinating,...
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What Happens When You Look Like a Celebrity?
Last week, my friend met a guy who she instantly clicked with. I was happy for her, since her last break up had been a pretty rough one, and was excited that she was excited. Because I am a visual...
View ArticleA Real “Whodunnit?” Coming to Television
I have always loved a good mystery. My favorite board game has and always will be Clue (honorable mention: Mall Madness), I used to read Nancy Drew books like they were going out of style, and the...
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What Would the Perfect Awards Show Be Like?
When I was younger, I thought awards shows were fun. I liked seeing the beautiful dresses and sparkling jewelry, and if it was a host that I thought was cool, I wouldn’t mind watching, even if the...
View ArticleCelebrity Sandwiches
The other day, a new sub shop opened in my town. Because we are always dying for something new to eat at lunch, some colleagues and I decided to give it a shot. While we were waiting in the...
View ArticleAn Evening with Lilly Ledbetter
The other night, I was able to attend a lecture by Lilly Ledbetter, the activist who sued her former employer, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., after she discovered that her male counterparts were making...
View ArticleLifetime Brings Us the Lives of “Preachers’ Daughters”
One of my co-workers was out sick last week, and came back with some exciting news. “I was stuck in bed watching terrible TV, and I found a new show for us to watch!” she told us on her first day back....
View ArticleHow the 2013 Fall TV Season is Shaping Up
This spring, some shows are finally returning (Mad Men), while others are premiering (Hannibal, Bates Motel, How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)). But I’m more concerned with what...
View ArticleA New, Colorful Reality Show Featuring Betsey Johnson Headed to TV
I love Betsey Johnson; even though some of her colorful frocks are just a bit too out there for me, I love her fearless attitude and ability to make every day seem like something to celebrate. That’s...
View ArticleWhere Are the Women on Late Night Television?
It’s official: after some speculation, NBC has announced that The Tonight Show’s torch is being passed from Jay Leno to Jimmy Fallon, this time for real (sorry, Conan!). Not only is Fallon taking...
View ArticleAre You “Ready for Love”?
My co-worker loves Giuliana & Bill, the Style Network program that stars – you guessed it – Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Since their reality show is on hiatus, she was thrilled to find out that they...
View ArticleTV’s Greatest Graduations
I work at a university in the communications department, which means this week I will be spending several hours covering different graduation ceremonies. This is the first year the school is holding...
View ArticleVanilla Ice Stars in “The Most Random Show Ever”
I don’t know about you, but when I heard that Vanilla Ice was going to learn tips and tricks from the Amish on how to build a house and then share it via his television show, I thought, “That makes...
View ArticleWhen TV Shows Get a Little Too Real
One of my favorite shows, Southland, aired its finale a few weeks ago. Following various LAPD officers and detectives as they do their jobs, it was dropped by NBC after its first season because it was...
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Saluting TV Teachers
This is Teacher Appreciation Week, and to celebrate, I am going to celebrate some of the best teachers to ever grace our television screens — at least as far as I’m concerned. Everything about this...
View ArticleThe Return of Jack Bauer
For fans of a show that has been cancelled, there is no better news than to hear it’s coming back. If you’re one of the millions who watched 24, you’re in luck; Jack Bauer will be returning to...
View Article“The Office” Finale – A Great End to a (Once) Great Show
It had been a long time since I was happy with The Office, so it was so nice to see the series finale bring everything together and leave me with a smile on my face. WARNING: It aired last week, but...
View ArticleMy Night With “Celebrities”
I’ve never been ashamed to admit that I watch a ton of Bravo shows, but I am reluctant to admit that one of the worst shows of all became a guilty pleasure. I panned Vanderpump Rules when it first...
View ArticleSaluting the Best TV Writing in History
Good television writing should be a given, but let’s face it; a lot of the programs on TV right now are not filled with wonderful dialogue. However, great writing does exist, and over the weekend, the...
View ArticleWe Need More Suspenseful Television
Last week, I wrote about the Writers Guild of America’s list of the 101 best-written television shows. I agreed with much of the list, especially the inclusion of The Twilight Zone. Realizing that I...
View Article“Twisted” = Perfect Summer TV
The other day, I received the answer to my prayers (well, I at least received the answer to the question I asked last week). My co-worker was lamenting the lack of decent shows on television this...
View Article“Whodunnit?” is No “Clue”
I wasn’t expecting Mrs. White in the kitchen with the revolver, but I did think ABC’s new murder mystery show, Whodunnit?, would be a lot more entertaining. I watched the premiere on Sunday night as I...
View ArticleCelebrity Slot Machines
Two weeks ago, I took a three-day trip to Las Vegas. I like playing slot machines while I am there (table games terrify me), and on this trip, I noticed that more and more celebrities are getting in on...
View ArticleDo We Still Need the VMAs?
For years now, MTV hasn’t aired music videos the way they used to in the early days, or even in the 1990s. Even when the channel aired just a few reality shows (The Real World and Road Rules), I...
View ArticleGame Night with Celebrities
Because there’s always room on my TV schedule for a fun summer show, last week I decided to tune into NBC’s new Hollywood Game Night, hosted by the always entertaining Jane Lynch. The show, which...
View ArticleStarting “Breaking Bad” at the End
I’ve never been able to watch an entire season of a show over the span of a few days, because my eyes start to cross and I get antsy (I think my limit is three or four hour-long episodes in a row)....
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