TV Reviews
Fireball XL5: The Triads
One of 39 episodes, this Fireball XL5 program is called The Triads, and I have to say, it has a heck of a funny moment when Professor Matt Matic goes running across a planet while being chased by a giant lion. What is terrific is that this is …
Heroes TV Show
Heroes is a great tv show. It is similiar to x-men, but I feel more viewers than x-men fans can relate. The show is about ordinary people, with extraordinary abilities. They must come together to save the world, and become heroes. There is of course villian(s), depending on how …
The Lazarus Man: Among the Dead
Among the Dead is episode 11 of The Lazarus Man, a western drama of sorts that aired in 1996 and starred Robert Urich in the title role. The show can be a bit confusing from time to time because of the intercutting of flashbacks or visions. There …
The Andy Griffith Show: The Merchant of Mayberry TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show: The Merchant of Mayberry is what I call a quiet episode simply because the story is a rather low key, sweet one with a character who is unassuming and just a real down to earth type of guy. This second season show guest stars …
One Tree Hill Series
First of all, I did not expect that I would learn to love CW’s One Tree Hill series. I have been a loyal viewer of the series since the airing of its first season when its characters were in their teenage years. Now it has made to its sixth …
Venture Bros: Handsome Ransom
Wow..just wow. Where the last episode was very non-linear, this one remains straight forward. Hank and Dean have been captured by the Monarch and he’s holding them for ransom.
Things go awry when a superhero named Captain Sunshine busts in and takes Hank, leaving Dean. …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Code of Honor
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Code of Honor is an episode that puzzles me. I do not know if the writers of the episode were deliberately trying to be racist or if they were driving at something else, but the way the episode is scripted makes me wonder. …
The Twilight Zone: The Bewitchin’ Pool TV Show
All good things come to an end, and such was the case for The Twilight Zone with this interesting outing called The Bewitchin’ Pool. I really like this show and believe that this groundbreaking science fiction series went out on top.
Basically, we have a couple of warring parents …
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Lady Beryl TV Show
From October 1954, Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Lady Beryl was the second episode of this vintage black and white series, but don’t let the age of the show fool you, it’s top notch Holmes and superb drama.
This episode actually begins by starting where the last show …
MacGyver: Final Approach
The fifth episode of MacGyver’s second season is much better than the fourth one was. MacGyver: Final Approach opens with a neat bit of Mac being killed in a plane crash. Of course, he’s in a simulator, and he’s not thrilled when Pete tells him that he …
Pokemon (TV Show) - Abra and the Psychic Pokemon (Episode)
“Abra and the Psychic Pokemon” is an episode of the “Pokemon” television series. This is the first episode of a three episode story arc that focuses on Ash’s attempts to win his third badge. The story arc is handled pretty well and is entertaining thanks to the Sabrina character …
That Girl: Decision Before Dawn
Ann Marie’s residual check is much more than she expected, and she considers it to be a windfall. Her problem becomes how to spend the money because she doesn’t just want to bank it. To celebrate, she invites her boyfriend and her parents over for dinner. …
Ayashi No Ceres Anime
Ayashi No Ceres is one of those Japanese Anime/Manga stories that stuck with me whenever I think about Japanese cartoons or animes as they are called. Ayashi No Ceres started out as a manga and then began an anime. Which is what most animes evolve from. After reading the …
Wonderwall Projector
The Discover wanderwall projector is a OK starting projector. The resolution is not too good. The brightness is not very goo making you need a very dark room to see it. When its a dark seen in the movie it makes any bright parts have a glow around them. …
24: Season One
I have to admit, I started watching 24 late. Already a few seasons had been released, and the first time I watched it, it was actually on the DVD set. Still though, I have to give the first season a 10/10. I thought the fact that it …
M*A*S*H: L.I.P. (Local Indigenous Personnel)
M*A*S*H: L.I.P. (Local Indigenous Personnel) is all about one of the 4077th’s personnel who is about to go home. He does have a problem, though. He’s been involved with a Korean woman for a long time and they have a baby. He wants to marry her …
Law & Order SVU: Unstable
Last night was the season premiere of Law & Order SVU and it was a bit better than expected; though you can only have so many cases involving rape before you start feeling like you’ve watched the show before.
This one had an unstable cop discovering a rape victim and, …
Stargate SG1: Hathor
The episode starts out with a couple of archeologists discovering a sarcophagus that when opened up contains something that kills them. Later, we find that the sarcophagus has been sent to Daniel. Seems the archeologists were killed and their fellow archeologists decided to send the sarcophagus to …
A Man Called Hawk: Never My Love
A Man Called Hawk: Never My Love opens with Angela Bassett, who recurs on this series as Bailey Webster, a friend of Hawk’s. Bailey is an intelligent, strong, and self-assured character, only she shows here that she’s also very dumb. This show isn’t back in the 60’s; …
24: Action-packed TV Series
Can a number bring thrill and suspense to television viewers? I’d like to think so and 24 has done a very good job at that.
24 is an action-drama series that has spanned seven seasons already. It stars Keifer Sutherland as the famous (or infamous) Jack Bauer as a …
Judge Jeanine Pirro
Today, there are a plethora of television court shows, all because of the tremendous popularity of Court TV (now Tru TV) during the infamous O.J. Simpson trial. Of course, there had been both Divorce Court and The People’s Court that had great runs, but it’s been in the …
Friends Episode: The One Where Joey Speaks French
I watched this Friends Episode: The One Where Joey Speaks French countless times and it never fails to make me laugh so hard each time. Joey is so funny and he seeks the help of Phoebe to learn how to speak French, since he will be going for audition …
Clean House TV Episode: The Brooks Family
I intended on watching a movie last night after the kids were in bed. But, my wife got the TV first and we ended up watching a mini Clean House marathon instead. Fortunately, I ended up liking some of the episodes that were on.
One of them, The Brooks Family, …
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 …
Ghost Hunters Academy: The Honeymoon is Over
Well, episode 2 of Ghost Hunters Academy did at least have the “students” doing more than the first episode, as they explored a haunted battleship. But, it also revealed that these participants aren’t very good at working as a team.
Basically, you have one who claims to be a medium …
An Evening With Il Divo - Live In Barcelona TV show
In 2009, the musical group created by American Idol’s Simon Cowell, Il Divo, performed a concert in Barcelona, Spain that featured songs from their album, The Promise, plus some other new numbers. Titled An Evening With Il Divo - Live In Barcelona, this special has been airing on …
Royal Pains
I honestly believed that the absolute last thing this world needed was another doctor show. I have honestly always found doctor shows boring due to the fact that they are entirely set within hospitals which just do not provide an aesthetically pleasing view of scenery. I can’t stand watching …
Midori no Hibi anime
Hello, I just finished watching this anime. It was Japanese but I had English subtitles on to understand what they were saying. I’m not actively learning Japanese, but by doing this I found that I know a lot of Japanese already and can also understand a lot of it, …
Bring ‘Em Back Alive: A Switch in Time
Bring ‘Em Back Alive: A Switch in Time has a couple of decent moments in it, but mostly, it lacks cohesion and entertainment values.
In the opening scenes, for example, the big star is Fanny the chimp. Fanny’s in several episodes, and in this one, she gets to cause …
Star Trek: By Any Other Name TV Show
Star Trek: By Any Other Name has the Enterprise battling aliens in human form who need transport to their new home world. It’s a long distance, and they commandeer the Enterprise to get it there. This is thanks to a nifty device that turns a human into …
CSI Las Vegas Season 9 Episode 2
The second episode of the CSI Las Vegas season 9 was a bit of disappointing for me because just after the episode 1 where Warrick was confirmed dead, they no longer have shown anything relating to his death. I was hoping they would somehow be able to show some …
Stargate SG-1: The Fourth Horseman Part 2
Stargate SG-1: The Fourth Horseman Part 2 concludes the big middle of the season two-parter. At the end of Part 1, the character of Gerak enters the Council Chambers of the Jaffa. He’s their new leader, and he’s also now a Prior for the Ori.
Here’s my problem. …
M*A*S*H: Trick or Treatment
It’s Halloween at the 4077th in M*A*S*H: Trick or Treatment. There’s plenty of silliness, especially surrounding George Wendt’s character of Private La Roche. It is Major Charles Emerson Winchester III’s displeasure to have to deal with a couple of these more ridiculous situations.
Andrew Dice Clay also appears in …
Confessions of a Teen Idol - Episode 3
Confessions of a Teen Idol - Episode 3 is another thought-provoking show in what has turned out to be a big surprise for me. I’m not fans of any of these one-time teen idols, but they are making for interesting television.
One of the classic battles — at what …
The Phone show
I’m almost afraid to admit that I’ve been watching The Phone. After all, it’s on MTV and it’s from the mind of Justin Timberlake. Now that’s scary!
The Phone is an overly dramatic program that has made stunt people very happy. The stunt bill must be enormous for …
The Apprentice: S10, Ep 1 TV Show
The tenth season of The Apprentice began with a focus on America’s poor economy and recession. In essence, the theme is: ‘what if you had a second chance?’ This weeks-long interview by Donald Trump is that second chance for all of the candidates. This is also …
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie’s Rival TV Show
This is the show that just has never made sense to me. It’s the third season of The Andy Griffith Show, and we’ve already had four or so episodes that deal with Sheriff Andy Taylor’s relationship with Nurse Peggy McMillan. During this time, little Opie Taylor (Ron …
Colin and Justin’s Home Heist
Television is saturated with home improvement and renovation shows so the only way not to become bored is to watch the ones that have some unique aspects to them or to be hosted by designers who have extraordinary skills and personalities. Justin and Colin certainly fit the description of …
Life on Mars season 1 Episode 14 Coffee, Tea or Annie
A flight attendant is found dead her name is Valery Palmer, but what’s so weird is that she looked exactly like Annie; she just had longer and darker hair. So to find out who killed her Annie, Sam and Ray go undercover. This is a second girl found dead …
Columbo: Suitable for Framing TV Show
Ross Martin guest stars as Dale Kingston, who kills his uncle for art in Columbo: Suitable for Framing. Kingston has one of those very serious art shows on television. I’d never watch it. Kingston, though, is enamored with art, and he kills more than his …
World’s Wildest Police Videos
When you watch the World’s Wildest Police Videos on Court TV, you can believe that some people really do get their drivers licenses either by mail order or out of a box of Cracker Jacks. You get to watch actual videos taken by dashboard cameras in police cruisers or …
How I Met Your Mother: Little Minnesota
“Little Minnesota” is the episode of How I Met Your Mother originally airing on CBS on December 15, 2008. This was a pretty funny episode of a very consistently funny sit-com.
In this episode, Ted’s younger sister Heather makes an appearance. Her character is not very funny, but …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Graduation Day
I have to say, as far as Buffy the Vampire Slayer goes, the third season has got to be one of the most violent seasons I have seen of any series. The finale; a two part episode entitled “Graduation Day” is a great example.
Let’s see, in the first half …
Family Guy - Brian Writes a Bestseller
I almost turned this episode off half-way through. I was just sick with the thought of Brian selling himself out like he did in this episode. He has always been so strong, so passionate about his views, and his integrity. Suddenly, he’s …
The Steve Wilkos Show
I have to confess that I am late on the draw on the Steve Wilkos Show. I think I knew that he had a show sometime in 2008. But I was quite surprised to actually watch a few minutes of it. Steve is the …
Junkyard Wars
You can never think of how useful junk could be, before you watch junkyard wars ! The useless looking cars, with antique looks, and parts missing, can be combined with intellect and passion, to make a competitive assembly of sports car, and the machinery can even be used for make …
Stargate SG-1: One False Step
Stargate SG-1: One False Step is one of my very favorite episodes of the series, mainly because there is such wonderful interplay between the characters of Jack (Richard Dean Anderson) and Daniel (Michael Shanks). These two performers have such awesome comedic timing. They can speak in unison, …
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