TV Reviews
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 2, Episode 10: The Library
Man, this show is good. The group comes across a professor who is looking for an ancient library filled with centuries worth of knowledge. Sokka convinces them to join him, thinking that they can learn about the fire nation to begin forming a strategy.
This episode is quite …
The Surreal Life (VH1 TV show)
I never really watched this show until the re-runs started airing on the TV Guide channel. Then I watched an episode featuring Adrienne Curry and Chyna Doll, amongst others. The idea of placing “fallen off” celebs in a household to see how they get along …
Highway Patrol: Rabies TV Show
The 39th show of Highway Patrol’s second season on the air was called Rabies. I don’t like the title because I’m an animal lover, and I don’t want to see any animal hurt. It’s just something I don’t enjoy seeing. At any rate, the show opens …
Laramie: Fugitive Road
From season one of Laramie comes Fugitive Road, a terrific tale that really tugs on the heart from the conflict involved. The magic of Laramie is the relationship between the two friends, Jess (Robert Fuller) and Slim (John Smith). These two are as different as night and …
Stargate SG-1: Window of Opportunity
Stargate SG-1: Window of Opportunity is a taste of fresh air in season four of this science fiction series. It’s a comedic retreat that occurs when Jack and Teal’c are the only two on Earth who realize they are reliving the same events, over and over again.
Watching the …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Reptile Boy
Sometimes lost in the science fiction element of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the ocassional message about being safe in an awkward situation. The episode Reptile Boy is one of them.
Along with the whole cult that worships snake man thing at the local university frat house, you …
God TV
I used to watch God TV when i was in India.It is one of the best TV channels i have come across.There will be gospel programmes including songs from Hillsong and other inspirational messages from Good Christian teachers and Pastors.One great example is Joyce Meyer messages …
Daytime TV: The Young and Restless
When I was younger, I watched four soap opera’s while I was a stay at home mom. The Young and the Restless was part of that line up although I must say that I only watched half of the show. If I watched the entire thing, I would miss …
WILD: “Bug Attack” on Animal Planet
Wild is a show on Animal Planet. It is similar to more well-known shows such as The Crocodile Hunter Diaries and Jeff Corwin’s Animal Encounters, in that a host travels to faraway countries in search of rare and unusual wildlife to film.
In this episode, entitled “Bug Attack” the …
Broadway on PBS Series
PBS aired a short term series, “Stage on Screen” that featured live performances of plays that were filmed and broadcasted on American public broadcasting. Unfortunately the series did not last, but before it came to an end “The Man Who Came to Dinner” was aired in 2000. “The Man …
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 …
Stargate SG1: The Curse
Jack is reading a magazine when Daniel walks in and after looking at it, takes it away from him. Seems Daniel’s mentor and professor has died. This episode revolves around Daniel going back to his old stomping grounds and meeting up with two old colleagues of his, …
Designing the Final Frontier featurette
This production piece called Designing the Final Frontier was another very intriguing look inside the world of Star Trek. It focused on the design elements, of course. Matt Jeffries is interviewed in late 2002. A few things stuck out in my mind.
One was the naming of …
Stargate SG1: Watergate Season 4, Episode 7
The first thing that came to mind when I watched this episode was, “That was really weird, even for sci-fi.” Not really a good weird, either. The one good thing? Mayborne is baaaack.
When SG1 tries to depart on a mission, the Stargate shuts down during the …
Grey’s Anatomy
I know that this is one of the most popular shows on TV but I really don’t like it. Just yesterday I saw that there were some reruns of this show and I started thinking to myself: ‘Why don’t I like this show?’ So I started watching the episode …
Sea Hunt: The Aquanettes TV Show
The 12th outing for the underwater adventure series Sea Hunt was called The Aquanettes, and one thing I loved about it is that it was mostly under the water. Those are always such intriguing episodes.
In this March 1961 half hour program, Mike Nelson is training three women for …
Fireball XL5: Planet of Platonia
On the DVD set, Fireball XL5: Planet of Platonia is actually the third episode, so I don’t know if maybe it was produced early and saved for a later airing or what. It aired as episode 13 in early 1963. It’s possible the DVD order is just out …
Psych TV Episode: Psy versus Psy
My daughter celebrated her 6th birthday this past weekend and, since we were throwing her a party that afternoon, I had to do quite a bit of cleaning in the morning.
While cleaning, I had our TV on and was able to watch a marathon of old episodes of the …
The Andy Griffith Show: The Manhunt TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show: The Manhunt is another solid outing for the first season of this wonderful family television series. It’s a bit of a face off between this small town of Mayberry, its sheriff and his deputy, and the bigger state police of North Carolina and the …
Beast Wars - Other Victories
Beast Wars - Other Victories is the third to last episode of the series and loosely leads up to the series finale. For example, in this episode, the Predicon base is destroyed by the arrival of Tigerhawk and in the next episode, Megatron orders Inferno, Quickstrike and Waspinator to …
CSI Season 10 Episode 2
I’m just glad that CSI is back on track. To me, it lost its footing in the previous season, which coincided with Grissom’s sabbatical. No matter how of course the producers bandaged the situation, the crack evidently showed.
To me this was understandable, for how do you cope …
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - 2.22: Born To Run
The finale of the second season is finally here. Sarah Connor is behind bars after the last episode, leaving John and Cameron on their own as they hide out in a lowly motel. Cameron arranges a private meeting with Ellison at the motel where he delivers a weird message …
TV show Peep and the Big Wide World
Peep and the Big Wide World is a wonderful kids’ show on public television. The three main characers are crudely drawn birds in primary colors. There is the somewhat smart but crabby red cardinal/robin Chirp, the hilarious and egotistical blue duck Quack, and the innocent sweet little …
Dexter Season 6 Epi 2 (Once Upon a Time)
Dexter is one of my most favorite series of all time. I have been watching Dexter since it all started and have been quite fascinated with the storylines and the suspense. Dexter is on its 6th season now, and what I like about it is that it only has …
Mirai Nikki (animation)
One of my new favourite Japanese animated series is Mirai Nikki or “Future Diary” as it is known in English. When it begins we meet a young man, Yukiteru Amano, or Yuki, whose main past time is observing the world around him and writing a stream of consciousness in …
Charm School Season Three (VH1)
I never thought I would be a fan of Charm School. Still, I can’t say that I am a fan. But I’ve caught a few episodes and have found them to be somewhat charming actually. The ladies are all from other shows. And …
M*A*S*H: Letters
M*A*S*H: Letters is a wonderful episode from season nine. It’s a slow time at the 4077th, so the kids from Hawkeye Pierce’s (Alan Alda) home town of Crapapple Cove, send letters for the personnel to answer. Hawkeye hands them out with the regulars are getting multiples to …
Vampire High Season 1 Episode 2
In episode two, we’re introduced to the final vampire Marty, who will accompany the rest of the night school vampires in their quest to find humanity. Unfortunately, Marty is becoming more of a nuisance and strides to corrupt the rest of the group.
Since Drew’s stunt with involving himself with …
Hogan’s Hero TV Episode: Will the Real Adolf Please Stand Up
I had a chance to catch a re-run of Hogan’s Heroes while at home for lunch today; “Will the Real Adolf Please Stand Up.”
I came in a bit late to see the first few minutes of the episode so, in all honesty, I can’t tell you exactly what was …
Justice League Unlimited: Task Force X
With the tensions between Cadimus labs and the Justice League increasing it was time for Cadimus to make another swing at the Justice League, but without superheroes of their own the only place they have to turn to are villains.
In “Task Force X” the government suspends the sentences of …
The Andy Griffith Show: Quiet Sam TV Show
From May 1961, The Andy Griffith Show: Quiet Sam shows once again what paranoia can do to people, especially a superstitious and easily spirited Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts). In this show, he is focused on a farmer named Sam Becker who seems reclusive and isn’t very socialable. …
Naruto Shippuden Episode 1 (Anime)
Naruto Shippuden Episode 1 begins with Naruto and Sakura searching for Sasuske and later, his return to the Hidden Leaf Village. Meanwhile, the Akatsuki, the organization that attacked the Hidden Leaf Village, is planning something.
This episode was pretty good, I’m not a big fan of the Naruto anime franchise, …
Psych TV Episode: Meat is Murder but Murder is Also Murder
I love the show Psych but, for some reason, I ended up missing most of the second season of the show (I think I was working or something). So, in my spare time, I’ve been trying to catch up on it by watching the second season on our Netflix …
Torchwood: Greeks Bearing Gifts
Toshiko finally comes to the forefront with her first feature episode when a seductive young woman comes into her life and offers her an amazing gift; a pendant which bestows her telepathic abilities. Initially hesitant, Toshiko is soon seduced by both Mary and the pendant, but is unprepared for …
Cowboy Bebop Episode 9
Cowboy Bebop Episode 9 begins with a satellite hovering over Earth that begins using its lasers to draw pictures on the surface. Spike, Jet and Faye decide to investigate because there’s a bounty out on the culprit and they rely on an eccentric hacker, a girl calling herself …
The Real Ghostbusters: Season 1, Episode 42: Bustman’s Holiday
After the heavy, serious tone of the Cthulu episode, we get a more lighthearted adventure. It may not be as epic as the last episode, but it is certainly enjoyable in its own right. In fact, the humor is actually quite welcome.
This episode takes the team to …
The Simpsons Season 6 Episode 8
Lisa is good at everything, except one field, and that is sports. She tries her best, but cannot do well in sports at all. However Bart is very good at ice hockey. On one particular match, the entire family goes to see Bart’s game, there Apu realizes Lisa’s potential …
Death Note Episode 19 (Anime)
Death Note Episode 19 begins with Masuda feeling irritated that no one takes him seriously on the Kira case and he decides to investigate Yatsuba, the company suspected of working with Kira, on his own under the guise of being Misa Amane’s manager.
This episode was very clever, because …
Family Guy
Family guy is a cartoon show. It is rated M 15+. The show is about this family, and a dog.
Peter Griffin, is the father, who is pretty lazy and bigish. He does have a good heart when he wants to. He tends to tell everyone what he thinks right …
Sea Hunt: Underwater Drop TV Show
Sea Hunt: Underwater Drop, which aired in February 1960, was the fifth show of this adventure series’ third season on television. It’s the second show in a row that has dealt with Mike Nelson, deep sea diver and ex-Navy frogman, working with the Coast Guard. Now in …
Castle Season 4 Episode 6 (TV show)
This was another great episode of the TV show Castle themed for Halloween. It wasn’t scary, it was more like a murder mystery. It was more snappy and witty than usual and I was laughing for the most part.
In this episode the police department encounters the world of the …
SyFy channel
Formerly called the Sci-fi channel, this TV channel really has gone down hill. They show a few good programs, but they repeat them over and over and over…..and over. Their new programs are not as good as the old ones, either. One of the shows, a BSG …
The Fall Guy: Scavenger Hunt TV Show
The Fall Guy: Scavenger Hunt was a power punched way to conclude its first year of shows. It opened up extremely strong by showing a scene being filmed in the interior set for the Psycho house. Once again, William Bryant played the director, a part he took …
Kingdom Hospital Television Series
The miniseries “Kingdom Hospital”, was possibly one of the most disappointing Stephen King films I have ever seen. It came across as tedious and of course, there was the lack of dark humor which I expected it to have, being that I heard that it was taken from a …
The Dean Martin Comedy Hour: Barry Goldwater TV Show
As surprising as it may seem, Republican Senator Barry Goldwater appeared multiple times on roasting editions of The Dean Martin Comedy Hour , socking it to different entertainers. On this particular evening, the Arizona senator was on the receiving end of the barbs. Naturally, the political jokes …
Beast Wars - The Web
Beast Wars - The Web is the third episode of the series and one that delivers character development to Tarantulas, Cheetor and Rattrap. The deranged and sinister nature of Tarantulas begins to shine for the first time in this episode, and the writers do a superb job of projecting …
M*A*S*H: Major Topper
The final episode of the sixth season, M*A*S*H: Major Topper, is pretty good. What I like about it is how it shows off the power of the mind. Most people just don’t realize how much the human mind can do. It’s capable of far more than …
Buck Rogers TV Episode: Awakening
When I was younger, my family used to spend one evening a week watching the show Buck Rogers. It was a long time ago, however, and I didn’t remember a whole lot about it. So, when I had an opportunity to watch it on DVD (via instant watch), I …
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