I had heard good things about Outrageous Fortune form my friends but I had never bothered to check it out as I didn’t really expect a lot from New Zealand televison.
However one day the mood struck me to get out the DVD and see what all the hype was …

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues: Initiation Part 2 concludes the pilot for this police drama and adventure series that updates and continues on the legacy that began with the original Kung Fu series in the 1970’s. In this TV show, David Carradine and Chris Potter star as a …

From year two, Laramie: Ride the Wild Wind includes the return of Bobby Crawford Jr. as Andy Sherman. In this second year, Andy was sent to school back east, but he shows up a couple of times to be a part of the story, as is the case …

As Due South: Call of the Wild: Part 1 opens, Constable Benton Fraser is ice fishing with his father. They talk about something being in the air, something that was going to change things. They’re right, especially since this was the first of a two-parter that ended …

Well, another episode of Emperor’s New School and I can see why the show lasted only two seasons on Disney.
The episode “Cool Summer” had a few funny moments but, once again, was kind of predictable.
Kuzco is on vacation on the beach with Pacha and his family and is embarrassed …

M*A*S*H: Identity Crisis tackles a serious topic, one that is revealed in confession to Father Mulcahy (William Christopher), who then has to try and figure out a way to get the man to do the right thing.
It all begins when Father Mulcahy pays a visit to the incoming …

After a few episodes of Ace of Cakes, a Food Network show, you will never look at a cake the same way again. The things this group of friends can turn out using things like a blow torch and electric saws are more than cakes, they are works of …

This review is focusing solely on the programming offered by Comcast Cable in the Northern California region and particularly in Sacramento.
Since coming to Sacramento the last time, Comcast Cable has done very little to increase its channels offered. Let me explain that originally, we had Sacramento Cable. …

During the first season the show struggled a little bit and that becomes clear in this episode. The episode itself features a storyline surrounding a con artist from France. We first see a rich woman heading off to meet up with her lover for the night. When she arrives …

I love stories about the past and mysteries in general so I tend to be thrilled when the two genres combine. That is what attracted me to a television series such as “Mysteries at the Museum”. I’m able to watch a series that reveals the secrets behind certain relics I …

True Bood is a show HBO. This show is based on the Sookie Stackhouse books, or “The Southern Vampire Mysteries“ series by Charlaine Harris. The show follows the story of Sookie Stackhouse, a twenty something woman that also happens to be telepathic, and the coming out of vampires from …

The opening of this third episode is a hoot. Pratt is on a book tour in the south, a bad mistake since his dime novels are all about Yankees. Just as some unhappy southerners are about to do harm to him and in fact have him hanging …

Last night’s episode of House was actually quite good. It still didn’t have a case that was overly hard to diagnose but at least Wilson got more air time than a quick cameo appearance. In fact, the entire episode was really about him and his involvement with one of …

Teach - Tony Danza: Back to School is the first of seven episodes that focus on entertainer’s unusual experience at Northeast High School in Philadelphia where he teaches English to 10th graders. This is a documentary series airing on A&E that is a mixture of fun, frustration, hope, …

As I mentioned in another review, my daughter has started to watch old Fat Albert cartoons and I had a chance to watch a couple with her yesterday. One of the episodes I ended up watching was called Four Eyes. And, much like the first one we watched together, …

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 …

I am ashamed. But I will admit that I do watch VH1’s “Real Chance of Love” Season 2. This is just one of those programs that you say is really stupid. But you can’t help but to watch anyway. At any rate, these two …

When the news of a cease fire leaks out, the 4077th begins to party. M*A*S*H: Ceasefire deals with how each of the unit deals with the news that the fighting might be over and they could soon be going home. Of particular interest to the subtle funny …

Hawaii Five-O: Six Kilos is another showcase for Jack Lord. So many episodes are nearly solo vehicles for Lord, and this is another one of them. The rest of the cast are relegated to brief moments on the screen as McGarrett checks in with them.
In Six Kilos, McGarrett …

Much of Shroud for a Nightingale - Part 4 reminds me of an episode of Colombo. Actually, most of the production does. We have Chief Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh having numerous face offs with a chief surgeon of Nightingale Hospital, Stephen Courtney-Briggs (Joss Ackland). Their verbal battles …

Have Gun - Will Travel: The Chase opens with an Arizona wife venturing to San Francisco to hire Paladin (Richard Boone). She believes her husband is innocent of the crime he’s accused of. The situation is dire, though, because the sheriff and his posse are out for …

Hector’s Hectic Life is a cartoon that is brand new to me. I’ve never seen or heard of it before, but it was a holiday offering from the golden age by UM&M TV Corporation.
So as it turns out, Hector is a dog who always gets into trouble. …

Sarah Silverman brings her usual blend of the bizarre, the insulting and the anarchic to the small screen in her very own sitcom. Playing a fictionalized version of herself, Sarah idles her way through life, living in a cushy apartment in LA paid for by her doting younger sister …

The guys are at a boxing match and after that they go on a party. Jimmy Kimmel shows up, he wants Vince to appear in his show. Ari is there too, he thinks that’s a good idea to promote Vince’s new movie —˜Heat on’ so Vince accepts the offer. …

Hannah Montana is one of the Disney Channel’s newest original series. I love the Disney Channel for its wholesome, funny, family friendly shows. Hannah Montana stars Miley Cyrus, daughter of country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus who also stars in this show as Hannah Montana/Miley Stewart’s dad. The show is …

What not to wear is a fun show on TLC that finds a fashion diaster and helps then pick a new wardrobe that makes them look better. In most cases the people who they pick to be on this show have some absolutly absurd fashion ideas, and think that …

I was looking forward to the season premiere of Monk this time around because I know it is the final season and I was excited about where they might take the show.
Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed in this episode.
It starts out with Monk and Natalie standing in line …

Twas the Night Before Christmas is the classic holiday tale as told by Father Mouse, better known as George Gobel. Father Mouse has a geeky mouse son, Albert, who doesn’t believe in Santa Claus. He wrote a letter that upsets Santa Claus and results in all the …

Synopsis: The TAPS team unveils their new van as they travel to Pennsylvania to investigate Penhurst Asylum (shut down in 1986 for abusing the inmates).
What I liked about this episode: As always, I love when they go to place that the average person might not have heard of and …

Are you looking to travel this summer? Maybe hit some of the nation’s favorite tourist spots? Well, before you go take a look at “Greatest American Landmarks”. This travel show guides you through some of the most recognized landmarks as well as some lesser-known ones.
The program gives the …

A short while ago, I commented that the later Simpsons Treehouse of Terror episodes aren’t anywhere near as good as the earlier versions.
I was wrong.
I got a chance to see Treehouse of Terror XV last night and was very impressed with the quality of the Halloween special that has …

I enjoy watching M*A*S*H: The Merchant of Korea. It’s a fun show that is prompted by a letter to B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell) from his wife, telling him that land they’d always wanted is available for sale. She just needs him to send her $200. …

Nevada vs. Rodgers was the latest hour of the new decent drama and disappointing comedy show, The Defenders. The good part for me is that they more or less left the comedy behind this week, and that was delightful. I’ve said from the beginning that this version …

This episode begins with SG1 and some other teams from the SGC helping some villagers who are under attack by gliders. As everyone is running around, gathering people and escorting them through the Stargate, Sam stops to help a man. When she discovers he is no longer …

Sailormoon Season One
Episode 1: A Moon Star is Born
In this episode, we’re given the back story about a moon kingdom that was attacked by the NegaVerse and it was defeated. Queen Serenity of the moon kingdom had no choice but to send the survivors of the kingdom to earth, …

The Andy Griffith Show: Rafe Hollister Sings is quite the entertaining half hour episode of this successful comedy series from the early sixties. I love the songs, the lightheartedness of it, and the comedic beats which are family oriented, meaning this show is enjoyable for all ages. …

I truly believe that Stargate Universe is one of the most boring shows on television. I don’t like it and I think it’s a horrible spin off that is shameful since it comes from a beautifully done show like Stargate SG-1. I had, however, had a lot …

Afro Samurai Episode 5 begins with the final battle between Afro and Justice.
This was a great ending to Afro Samurai. It had plenty of action, the swordfight was amazing and everything wrapped itself up while still leaving the possibility of a sequel open.
The voice acting …

I had been introduced to the game Trapped when Jake found it on the CBBC Games website . It was great when he was channel hopping and found the t.v show on CBBC. I presume that it was the t.v show that came first, then converted into the computer …

This episode was a vast, vast improvement over the last one. Where “The Idiot’s Lantern” fell flat, this one fired on all cylinders.
The Doctor and Rose find themselves on a drilling rig after the TARDIS experiences what the Doctor refers to as “indigestion”. Before they can investigate, …

Well, I survived the season premiere of Project Runway and noticed there was a different show on right after, Models of the Runway. Since our infant daughter was wide awake still, i took the time to watch it too.
This was something a bit different. Basically, it is a half …

A show that I have come to enjoy ever since its first season started back in 2005 is the CW series of Supernatural. The series revolved around two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester, whose family have been hunters for years. When I say hunters, I don’t mean the kind …

Originally published as a manga in 1987, Hirohiko Araki’s Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure quickly rose to fame as one of the best-selling manga series of all time. Shockingly enough, a proper anime series adaptation for the show wouldn’t arrive until 2012, 25 years after its initial creation. Being adapted so …

When I first saw the commercials for the new Simpson’s episode To Surveil With Love, I have to admit, I thought it would be better.
The episode, which has Springfield in a panic after Homer accidentally leaves plutonium at a diner and it causes a huge detonation, has its moments. …

The CW has given us some of the greatest TV shows for years. Recent CW favorites include Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, and 90210. The latest addition to my list of CW faves is Privileged starring Joanna Garcia, Ashley Newbrough, and Lucy Hale.
The series is about Megan Smith, a …

Let me say up front that this review definitely has spoilers about this series end that not everyone might want to read, so if you don’t want to know the specifics, you may want to bypass this one.
I’m really not sure what to say about Sable: Mob. It …

Alias Smith and Jones: Return to Devil’s Hole continues the pattern in this first season of separating the two stars of this comical western series. They are together only at the beginning and at the end. As I’ve said before, that’s not a pattern I enjoy or …

Stargate SG-1: Crusade is definitely not a favorite show. The biggest problem with it is that Claudia Black is back as Vala, and that’s a sure sign of disaster. The horrid premise has her in the Ori galaxy using a device to contact the SGC, and in …

For the second time, a special telethon-like program called Stand Up 2 Cancer aired on several networks on September 10, 2010. With all three network news anchors — Brian Williams, Katie Couric, and Diane Sawyer — appearing together, the one hour event is unique in that it aired …

For some reason, Bobby Flay annoys me. I have really only seen about three or four of these episodes. But I think it’s a combination of his personality and his cooking. He seems a little condescending to people, and I have the feeling that he …