TV Reviews
The Simpsons Season 4 Episode 11
Marge tells Homer not to eat much fatty foods. However Homer does not listen to her and continues to eat such foods. His heart condition deteriorates. He gets a heart attack, but is saved. however his doctor tells him to get a surgery done. It is too expensive for …
The X-Files Grotesque Episode
I can remember watching this movie first in a marathon of the popular 1990s American television series “The X-Files” on the cable television channel Sci-Fi. I didn’t get to watch all of it at that time since I was planning starting some work, but since I love to …
Spongebob Squarepants Season One: Home Sweet Pineapple
Nematoads have struck Spongebob’s home and they keep eating it. Spongebob just doesn’t know what to do with this little creatures because he is going to have no where to live pretty soon. He feels like he has been trying just about everything to get rid of the darn …
That Girl: My Part Belongs to Daddy
The most disappointing thing about season four’s That Girl: My Part Belongs to Daddy is that for just about the first time, or maybe just the second, they used an interior car scene that was clearly done on the stage. In the past, they’ve done more location shoots …
The Art of Fashion
If this week’s episode of Project Runway did anything, it was to get me interested in visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The contestants had to visit the museum in order to be inspired with their outfits. And, they were expected to take risks this week in an effort to …
Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
Over the past couple of years, episodes of the Simpsons seemed to be weak at best. It seems that, after all the years the show has been on the air, the writers are starting to run out of stories to tell.
The last episode I saw of this, Eternal Moonshine …
Seven days season 3 episode 20 Sugar Mountain
Except the fact that the Russians were again bad guys who wanted to use a small boy to kill American politicians I generally liked this episode.
An airplane blew up in the airport and some very important person got killed in the way so Parker is sent 7 days back …
The Simpson
For years an years we have watched the Simpsons on television. We have watched Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie go through life.
This cartoon series has been a staple in our lives as well as with many other people. We see Homer this average person, who …
Grey’s Anatomy Television show
Talk about great surprises! I was reluctant to watch this show; there are so many medical shows out there. However, I was greatly surprised when I watched Grey’s Anatomy. The show has fantastic character development on top of the appealing storylines. Grey’s Anatomy sets a …
Due South: Red, White, or Blue
The Red, White, or Blue episode from the second season of Due South begins with Benton Fraser and Ray Vecchio having a bit of a tiff stemming from all the publicity that Fraser is getting from helping to prevent the disaster that was the subject of the prior episode …
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Episode 22 (Anime)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Episode 22 has Aramaki arrest the DEA Head while investigating the supposed reappearance of his brother while the government moves against Section 9 after they are exposed and go after the Major.
This episode was really well done. The plot was good …
Adam-12: Log 75: Have a Nice Weekend
For me, there isn’t anything terribly exciting about this episode of Adam-12 entitled Log 75: Have a Nice Weekend. The segment I key in on more than the others is one with Norma Connolly as Eva Foster. I met the late Ms. Connolly a few times, and …
Running in Heels
My wife and I were bored yesterday and wound up watching television. After surfing through some channels, we ended up with the show “Running in Heels.” It was OK but nothing special.
The show basically is a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion magazine industry with us getting an introduction to …
Bones TV Episode: The Woman in the Sand
There wasn’t much on TV this past weekend and my wife and I were too tired out to watch an actual movie so we decided to watch re-runs of Bones instead; starting with one that we had never seen before, The Woman in the Sand.
This episode, overall, proved to …
Code Geass Episode 4 (Anime)
Code Geass Episode 4 has Lelouch trying to stop the false trial of Suzaku who is innocent but the Brittanians have already decided he’s guilty.
This was a great episode as it finally got the main plot rolling and introduces us to Lelouch’s alter ego Zero, a persona he uses …
Star Trek: A Taste of Armageddon TV Show
Star Trek: A Taste of Armageddon is an interesting episode that tackles the futility of war and becoming complacent with the costs of war. The Enterprise visits a world where war is coldly conducted by computer. As shocking as it seems, when a hit is made and …
The Simpsons Season 4 Episode 4 Lisa The Beauty Queen
At a school carnival Lisa gets her portrait made, and it turns out to be an ugly one. This upsets Lisa a lot and makes her depressed. homer tries to cheer up but to no avail. But then he notices an advertisement for a beauty pageant. He gets …
The Loretta Young Show: Faith Hope and Mr. Flaherty
I remember years ago as a child watching The Loretta Young Show. The actress was quite beautiful and was very talented. Her shows were a delight. All I remember, though, is watching. I couldn’t tell you an episode. That’s because Loretta Young kept a …
How I Met Your Mother
This is a great sitcom! It is definitely not one for the whole family, but I would highly recommend turning this on after the kids are in bed. It is smart and hilarious!
The show centers around a group of five friends in their late twenties and early thirties living …
Babylon 5: Season 1, Episode 6: The Parliament of Dreams
Babylon 5 prepares to host a festival that will allow various races from across the galaxy to give a demonstration regarding their dominant religion. When the episode began, I was expecting some sort of tirade, but outside of Garibaldi’s comment about how it’s a bad idea, the script …
MacGyver: Back from the Dead
MacGyver: Back from the Dead brings back a character from season two — Jimmy Kendall. At that point, Jimmy had turned on some mobsters and testified against them. For his protection, he was given a new identity and moved to Florida, where Mac got him a job …
Adam 12 - Log 1
Adam-12 is quality TV. In fandom, it’s part of what many call Webb TV, shows produced by the late Jack Webb. He had a knack for drama that was straight forward and yet still entertaining, and Adam-12 is a perfect example of that.
One thing that I notice …
Gilmore Girls TV Show
I have to say I have become addicted to the Gilmore Girls. I’ve been watching this TV show since the first episode and from the very first time I saw it I couldn’t wait to see the next one.
Gilmore Girls is such a relief when we consider teen TV. …
Rachael Ray Show
Rachael Ray is a combination of a talk show and a cooking show. It airs on NBC in the afternoon. When the show first started it used to be more of a cooking show and they would have a few guests , one of which would usually help with …
Infomercials (tv scams)
Dateline NBC recently ran a segment on how false and scandelish infomercials are. They acutally came to find out that infomercials, many of them, hire washed up acresses to “claim” that some usually partially false product has worked remarkably for them. When Dateline interviewed these actresss, they confessed …
MacGyver: On a Wing and a Prayer
Finally, we get a season four episode with Pete Thornton and the Phoenix Foundation. In MacGyver: On a Wing and a Prayer, Pete and a nun have been kidnapped in Barraca from some rebels. With the government bogged down in politics, MacGyver does something he never thought …
The Simpsons TV Episode: Donnie Fatso
Synopsis: Homer is arrested and the only way to avoid prison time is going undercover for the FBI in an effort to collect evidence against mafia boss Fat Tony.
What I liked about this episode: I think the best part of this episode, for me at least, had to be …
That Girl: It’s So Nice to Have a Mouse Around the House
Ann Marie may be one of the most independent young women living in New York, and she may be able to handle muggers and gigolos, but what she can’t deal with it are mice. Unfortunately for the actress, it’s a mouse that invades her apartment one night, sending …
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the French Interpreter TV Show
I have so very much enjoyed the handful of 1954-1955 episodes of Sherlock Holmes that I’ve seen. This TV series starred Ronald Howard as the famous detective. I really like his smooth portrayal of Holmes. This specific entry is the 14th episode of the series and …
The Andy Griffith Show: The County Nurse TV Show
It’s been a while since Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) has had a romance, so the producers figured that at this point in the second season, it was time to stir things up a little bit. Thus, in March 1962, they presented viewers with The Andy Griffith Show: …
Bravo’s The Better Half
Bravo has been my favorite television channel since the first season of Project Runway. This great channel has given us shows like Project Runway where contestants try to become the best fashion designer or The Top Chef, where contestants vie for the coveted title of Top Chef. The shows …
Heroes Season 1: Genesis
People have been talking about the critically-acclaimed NBC show Heroes ever since it started broadcasting since 2006. The show is about the stories of separate and ordinary people who develop extraordinary superhuman abilities and powers which lead them into fulfilling their destined roles in saving the whole world.
My friends …
Star Trek: The Trouble with Tribbles TV Show
Star Trek: The Trouble with Tribbles is arguably the most popular episode in the history of Star Trek. The show is so entertaining and has a lot of humor within its hour. Tribbles, cute little white fur balls, are adorable. I own a couple myself.
The setup …
Spongebob Squarepants TV Episode: Nasty Patty
I came home from work yesterday and both of my daughters were watching Spongebob Squarepants episodes on Netflix Instant watch. Most of the episodes (from the third season) were episodes I have seen before. But, there was one that was actually new to me called Nasty Patty.
At first, I …
Teen Mom (MTV)
There was a time when teenaged girls were scolded for getting themselves “in trouble.” But for some reason now, people think it’s ok to showcase these young girls. Young black women have been raising kids at an early age for many years. There has always been …
Blacke’s Magic: Knave of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts
Things go a little crazy for the magician turned police consultant when Alexander Blacke is accused of murder and the theft of millions in Blacke’s Magic: Knave of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts. Best known as Barney Miller, Hal Linden plays Blacke like a velvet glove. He’s very …
Moment of Truth TV show
The new tv show “Moment of Truth” just started. I was so ecstatic to watch it since the preview was so exciting. The show is a game daring people to tell the truth in order to earn money. First, they give you a scanner test to tell whether you’re …
MSNBC Lockup
The television show called Lockup appears on MSNBC and is a great show to watch. Weekly tapings in different prisons throughout the states are featured. Interviews with prisoners of how life is behind bars in maximum security prisons, as well as low threshhold prisons. It is …
Spongebob Squarepants Season One: Ripped Pants
Ripped Pants was by far my favorite Spongebob Squarepants episode ever. Even after the first time I had ever saw it I knew it was going to be a classic. I have watched many of Spongebob countdowns with my two daughters on television before and this particular episode has …
Superstars of Dance
Superstars of Dance, hosted by Irish dance great, Michael Flatley, has really been fascinating to watch. In this unique competition show, dancers from eight countries have faced off against one another in team dance, pairs, and solos.
The show could have been a political disaster, with the judges all …
Cracker: True Romance Part 1 TV show
Cracker is a British crime show that I just can’t get into. Of course, I’m watching a second season episode so I’m watching a show mid-stream, but it’s just boring and confusing to me. The main reason for that is that I just don’t get the main …
Dr. Phil
I don’t usually watch Dr. Phil because it comes on during the evening (at 7pm) when I’m usually out hanging with my friends at school or watching one of my favorite shows. However, whenever I do get the chance to watch it I find it interesting to see the …
YOUNG SHELDON, series
As a fan of THE BIG BANG THEORY, I couldn’t help but watch its spin-off YOUNG SHELDON.
Honestly, when I found out that the leading roles would be given to children, I had my doubts, but would the series be interesting? After all, children are much harder to play …
The Jeremy Kyle Show - ITV1
Jeremy Kyle, the man gets some bad press to be honest, but the fact that his name is used as a reference in other shows on t.v and in everyday conversations at work and in the pub, it’s clear that this man and his show has been a success.
I …
Criminal Minds Season 3 Episode 12
Two young girls disappear and a mutilated body is found- the head and the hands of which are cut off, making identification impossible. Two sets of parents are anxiously waiting for the news, to see if it were their child who survived. The only way to identify whose body …
Beverly Hillbillies: Big Chicken
Like I mentioned in another review, I’m home for a change and have been watching re-runs on TV. One of the shows I ended up watching was Beverly Hillbillies; more specifically, I watched the episode Big Chicken.
This was a funny episode (funnier than the description gave it credit for …
MTV’s Parental Control
This reality show from MTV is original in the sense that the parents get to chose who their children date, note that the sexual orientation of the child doesn’t matter as I have seen both straight and gay dates appear on this show, bearing in mind that most of …
South Park- Spontaneous Combustion (S3E2)
In this season 3 episode of South Park, Kenny spontaneously combusts. When it starts to happen to others, the town goes into a panic and appoints Stan’s dad, Randy Marsh, to find out why. Meanwhile the boys have overheard that Kyle’s dad can’t have an erection so they set …
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