TV Reviews
Have Gun - Will Travel: Lady on the Stagecoach
Lady on the Stagecoach is a second season show of Have Gun - Will Travel, a half-hour western starring Richard Boone. At the heart of this particular episode is a simple case of prejudice, specifically against Indians. It begins at the start of a trip Paladin is …
King of the Hill
“King of the Hill” is a show which has just recently started to air on the cable television channel Cartoon Network on a programme called “Adult Swim.” I knew of it before since I could remember it airing on a local television channel every Saturday evening a couple years …
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: Doomsday TV Show
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: Doomsday, the 19th outing of this series, brings back Ford Rainey as the President of the United States. It’s a serious scene with just him. After the theme, everything turns frivolous as the Seaview crosses the equator and proceeds to …
Kathy Griffin My life on the D list
Kathy Griffin My life on the D list is a show featured on the cable station Bravo. While there are so many reality shows on Tv,for some reason this one is refreshing as it has many minutes of stand up which is what she does. It is …
Trials and Tribble-ations An Historic Endeavor featurette
Rick Berman talks quite a bit in Trials and Tribble-ations An Historic Endeavor featurette, which talks about the making of the Star Trek: Deep Space 9 episode called Trials and Tribble-ations. This was a show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise, taking the DS9 folks back …
Highway Patrol: The Truckers TV Show
This April 1958 episode of Highway Patrol called The Truckers might be a little misleading with its title. It’s not about truckers as we think of them today; in fact, it’s really not about them much at all. The real focus is a husband and wife team …
Have Gun - Will Travel: Don’t Shoot the Piano Player TV Show
Have Gun - Will Travel: Don’t Shoot the Piano Player aired in March 1962, the 25th show of the fifth season. The show was notable because it was directed by actor William Conrad.
The primary guest star was James Callahan, who quite honestly I could barely recognize at first …
Stargate SG-1: Evolution Part 1
The two-part season seven entry of Stargate SG-1 known as Stargate SG-1: Evolution had a lot of potential but paled in so many ways, thanks mostly to bad choices by the producers.
The first thing to note about Stargate SG-1: Evolution Part 1 is that part of the story credit …
The Jeffersons (TV Show) - The Visitors (Episode)
“The Visitors” is an episode of “The Jeffersons”. In this episode, the audience gets to meet both Florence’s mother and father. First, Florence’s mother shows up at the Jeffersons’ apartment, much to the surprise of everyone, including Florence, but another surprise soon hits, and it’s one that shocks Florence …
The X-Files: Season 2, Episode 13: Irresistible
With this episode, the agents face a horror unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Interestingly enough, there is no real X-file, on the contrary, they are pit against what they refer to as a “death fetishist”, someone who collects trophies (such as hair or fingernails) from dead bodies. …
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Mermaid TV Show
From January 1967, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Mermaid is a terrific show. It’s so dramatic, but I love the humor in it. This 19th show of the third season begins with a cute scene in the control room of the Seaview. It …
M*A*S*H: Hawkeye
For all intents and purposes, M*A*S*H: Hawkeye is a one-man soliloquy as Hawkeye Pierce, traveling alone in a jeep, swerves to avoid hitting some Korean children and ends up turning over the vehicle and getting a bad hit in the head. Realizing that he might have a concussion …
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Television Show
This is the best show in late night, Period. For many years, up until this recent year, I have not watched a great amount of late night television. Reason being is because its all the same old stuff. Opening monologue, some sort of regular game or bit they run, …
The Real Ghostbusters: Season 1, Episode 50: Lost and Foundry
While not on the same “end of the world” level as the previous two episodes, this episode managed to give the team a pretty interesting challenge that tested their abilities as much as any deity ever did. It starts with the team attempting to bust a ghost at …
Witch’s Requirement TV show
This moving tale epitomises all the forbidden loves of this world. It depicts the difficulties faced by all the couples who want to be together despite discriminations, criticisms, and pressure from loved ones.
Perhaps many people will think that this is just another common, cliched Japanese romance television series. However, …
CHiPs: Pressure Point
Jon and Ponch (Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada) end up on a special detail in CHiPs: Pressure Point from season two. The story evolves around the wealthy Arthur Forbinger, played with gusting exuberance by Rudy Vallee. Nothing Vallee does is low key, regardless of storyline. He …
Snickers Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich
My wife ran to Walgreens Saturday for a couple things and came back with some dessert; Snickers Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
I’m not a huge fan of Snickers bars themselves. But, I do like Snicker’s Ice Cream and thought the idea of a sandwich made up of two brownies on …
Ghost Hunters: Mark Twain House
Since Law & Order SVU wasn’t on last night, I was able to watch the early show of Ghost Hunters as they explored the Mark Twain House in Connecticut. This turned out to be an interesting episode.
For one, they had a lot of personal experiences. Normally, I don’t count …
MASH Series- DVD Boxed Set
MASH was one of my all time favorite series and when it ended, I watched, with millions of other Americans as the Finale played. No one was really sure if we would ever see Hawkeye and the rest of the crew as they muddle through the day to day …
Street Hawk: Follow the Yellow Gold Road
There is one thing about Follow the Yellow Gold Road, which is the 13th and final episode of the Street Hawk series to air, that stands out to me big time. Patrick Swayze’s brother, Don, has a small part in it. I didn’t realize when was going …
Dancing with the Stars - Final Results 5/19/09
This was the big night when the winner of the Dancing with the Stars 2009 season would be crowned. While I agree, the best three couples are in the finals, it also bugs me that the voting has been so manipulated to ensure that one of them, Melissa …
Burn Notice: Seek and Destroy
I wish I liked Burn Notice more as a series. It has a lot to offer, but most of the time, it fails to keep me hooked. I begin multi-tasking, even when I don’t mean to. While there have been a few I really like, most of …
Spongebob Squarepants Season Four - Once Bitten
Spongebob has a pet snail named Gary. Well, Gary gets mad at Spongebob one day and he bites him and Spongebob is horrified. Gary has never done that to him before. Now he is going around and biting everyone for no reason. Squidward is convinced …
Burn Notice: Hot Spot
Burn Notice: Hot Spot from season two isn’t really a big hit for me. The basic concept is that Fiona continues to help Michael try to find out who is trying to kill him, while Michael’s ‘job’ for the show is helping a football player who is in …
Smallville Episode 8.10: Bride
I, like most people, was somewhat skeptical when it was announced that Doomsday, the infamous monster who killed Superman, would be coming to Smallville. It seemed odd when they announced that Doomsday was going to be played by Sam Witwer as a paramedic with a dark side. …
House M.D. Season 8 Episode 1
The first episode of season 8 of House is a prime example of why I love the show so much. House is unlike any other show I have seen on TV- it is daring, unconventional, witty, sarcastic and completely unpredictable. Predictability is a core element in creating a successful …
Chase: Pilot TV Show
The pilot for the new dramatic series, Chase, told me one huge thing. This is a show that wants to be a cross of In Plain Sight and Criminal Minds. Both of those are excellent series, but can a combination series be unique enough to draw an …
Inbetweeners - Third Series -Episode 4 - E4
In the 4th episode of the 3rd series, the lads travel to Warwick to visit Taras sister who is at University there. The purpose behind the visit is for Tara and Simon to have some time away in order to sleep together and lose their virginity. Nervous Simon seeks …
Seinfeld
I just love watching Seinfeld reruns. I really wish that I had watched the show when it was airing, because I have become such a huge fan. Jerry Seinfeld is hilarious, and I love his interactions with his good friends, Kramer, Elaine and George. How funny can this show …
Red Dwarf: Beyond A Joke
This episode begins with Cryton creating a lobster diner in celebration of the Red Dwarf crew rescuing him from his old ship, but because he kept the diner a secret they already have plans to visit “Jane Austin World” in the virtual reality suite .I don’t know if this …
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: A House Divided TV show
I just adore Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: A House Divided for several reasons. The first is that this is one of those shows where just about every regular has their moment. It’s not easy to do that in an ensemble show like this one, but it’s …
America’s Next Top Model Cycle 10 Episode 8
The girls had a lesson with Paulina Porizkova on how to think on their feet when they are interviewed. Models are always on the limelight about something so this is one thing that the competition should taught the girls. The next day, the girls got a visit from Courtney …
Jeremiah: Thieves’ Honor
Jeremiah: Thieves’ Honor brings back Kim Hawthorne as Theo. Theo was an integral part of the movie that began the series. She’s a sassy, in your face leader of a community. She’s full of fight, and she doesn’t take prisoners. Hawthorne nailed this part in …
TV Episode for MacGyver: Collision Course
I was bored this past weekend waiting for my wife and oldest daughter to get home from the store (the baby was sleeping on my lap so I couldn’t do anything constructive). Because of this, I ended up watching some TV and came across a re-run of the show …
MacGyver: D.O.A.: MacGyver
MacGyver: D.O.A.: MacGyver is a neat little episode where MacGyver gets a nasty case of amnesia and ends up believing that Pete is a terrorist he’s been hunting for years. The face off is really a great bit of angst at the end of the show. It …
CSI New York Season 2 Episode 9 City of Dolls
That was an interesting episode and I enjoyed it very much. Although there was something a bit strange about it. I can’t really put my finger on it, but there was something in the details of the story which was a bit bothersome. Yet, with the general themes of …
So You Think You Can Dance: One of Four Voted Off TV Show
In this hour of So You Think You Can Dance, the top four became the top three finalists. It began, as always, with the introduction of host, Cat Deeley. Unlike last night, she looked fantastic. She had a clean and simple line in this show. …
Burn Notice: Do No Harm
Burn Notice: Do No Harm continues the story from the previous episode, Good Soldier. At the end of that show, Michael had fallen from the ledge of his door after a big blast. Now it’s just crazy that Michael takes such a fall and can just get …
I Love Lucy (TV series) - Hollywood Anniversary (Episode)
“Hollywood Anniversary” is an episode of “I Love Lucy”. This episode takes place while the gang is in Hollywood. The plot of this episode is a little hard to believe because in it, Ricky is unable to remember the date of his marriage anniversary. The reason I say it’s …
Golden Girls Season 3
The third season of The Golden Girls was the first time I ever heard of something called Alzheimer’s disease. At the time I was still really young and I still remember feeling upset at the subject and that was long before I was exposed to the disease firsthand. Sophia …
The Simpsons Season 4 Episode 2 A streetcar named Marge
The kids and Homer are busy watching a beauty pageant whereas Marge is rehearsing for her play. She keeps telling Homer she will be auditioning for the play, but Homer does not pay attention to her. Marge auditions for the play, and though initially she gets rejected for the …
Emerald Point N.A.S.: Pilot Part 2
Emerald Point N.A.S. was more soap opera than military drama, and I think I have always regretted that. I knew that it is what it would be all along, but I was hoping for more guts and glory than extramarital affairs and scheming. As the second part …
Stargate SG-1: The Road Not Taken
This episode of Stargate SG-1 called The Road Not Taken is Sam-intensive as it takes her to an alternate reality. This is the final episode without Michael Shanks. Ben Browder is a minor player here as Mitchell, as is Claudia Black as Vala. David Hewlett guest …
Stargate SG-1: New Ground
Season three of Stargate SG-1 rolls on with another terrific episode called New Ground. The team sets foot on a planet that is sharply divided on its origins, and SG-1 is drawn into the battle by their mere presence.
Assisting the team is their new friend, Nyan. In …
Ripley’s believe it or not show
This is a realty show which is based on World famous Ripley’s Believe it or not book. The show covers some of the most amazing people and incidents through out the globe, most of which holds some landmark record. It brings the performers and they perform LIVE, which …
Mork & Mindy: Mork Runs Down
I remember seeing the episode of Mork & Mindy “Mork Runs Down” when I was a kid (and before this was a show in re-runs) but didn’t remember a whole lot about the episode until seeing it again today.
While not a great episode, it still was good enough to …
The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show stars ex-supermodel, Tyra Banks. Evidently Miss Tyra is taking her fame and fortune to help other people. That is what I�ve witnessed when I see episodes of this show. Tyra hosts celebrities but it seems more than anything, she features real people who have done …
The Twilight Zone: The Thirty-Fathom Grave TV Show
I’ve never been much of a fan of The Twilight Zone: The Thirty-Fathom Grave, which is just a little overdone for my tastes. Essentially, it’s a story about a navy cruiser that picks up the sound of hammering on its sonar. Investigation leads to the fact …
Have Gun - Will Travel: Dream Girl TV Show
In February 1962, the 21st episode of Have Gun - Will Travel’s fifth season aired. The show was titled Dream Girl and guest starred Peggy Ann Garner as Ginger Adams. She’s the girl Paladin (Richard Boone) and a young miner named Buddy Webster are trying to find. …
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