TV Reviews
The Twilight Zone: Of Late I Think of Cliffordville TV Show
The Twilight Zone: Of Late I Think of Cliffordville features Albet Salmi as a wealthy, egotistical, and annoying businessman named William Feathersmith. He lives for the challenge and in this program, he gets a shot at it.
Here are a few thoughts about The Twilight Zone: Of Late I …
Family Guy TV Episode: It’s a Trap
Synopsis: This hour-long episode is a sequel to Blue Harvest and Something, Something, Something Dark Side. Much like the two episodes before it, it spoofs the Star Wars trilogy by poking fun at the film Return of the Jedi.
What I liked about this episode: A lot of Star Wars …
The Simpsons: Season 7, Episode 1 - Who Shot Mr. Burns? 2
When Mr. Smithers wakes up in his messy apartment, he does not remember the night before. He enters his bathroom and finds Mr. Burns showering. He discovers that he is actually dreaming and wakes up suddenly. Mr. Burns is actually in a coma in the hospital, …
Law & Order SVU: Hothouse
I can tell you exactly how you can tell when a show has jumped the shark and it might be time to put it out of its misery; when you watch a brand new episode and you feel you’ve seen it before.
The Law & Order SVU episode “Hothouse” is …
As The World Turns
Every day at one in the afternoon As the World Turns is on my television. It’s a habit of mine to watch this show, has been for years. It hasn’t had any of the dramatic story lines that border on Science fiction like some of the other shows on …
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Angie Dickinson TV Show
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast roasted the Woman of the Hour, Angie Dickinson, in this show taped in front of an audience in Las Vegas. Dickinson had one of the better dais groupings of the show. She looked beautiful, of course. She truly has been a …
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Ted and Mary
After an enjoyable double date with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, Larry loses his prized campers at the shoe desk and becomes infatuated with Mary. He soon enjoys a day of shopping with Mary (and her mother) to the bemusement of wife of Cheryl and friend Ted.
Later on, he …
The Carrie Diaries [Season 1 - Episode 1]
This is a series that I was entirely skeptical about but after a few youtube videos that I have come across randomly I decided to give it a try. Now, from just the pilot, I can not tell you for sure if I have liked it or not, …
The Twilight Zone: The Bard TV Show
From May 1963, The Twilight Zone: The Bard is not a show that I like very much. It never captures my interest or draws me into any part of the story. Usually when this episode pops up on television, I change the channel or even turn the …
Have Gun - Will Travel: The Monster of Moon Ridge
The Monster of Moon Ridge is what I would call the Halloween episode for this black and white half-hour western called Have Gun - Will Travel. Richard Boone stars as the gunfighter, Paladin. In this show, I thought he was particularly good and the reason for that …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Welcome to the Hell Mouth
My wife and I recently decided to try watching the old Buffy the Vampire Slayer series on DVD from start to finish; starting with the first episode “Welcome to the Hell Mouth.”
As far as first episodes of new series are concerned, this was a good one.
The story-line on this …
Stargate SG1: Origin
This episode starts off where Avalon left off. Daniel and Vala follow the Ori prior to Selestis and the City of the Gods. When Daniel questions the Prior he merely says, “In due time. All in good time.” As they enter a room in the …
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year is another classic Rankin and Bass animated production. It’s the sequel to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and it does include the traditional song that we all know and love. This story actually continues later that night, after Santa has returned from delivering all …
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks is a british soap opera set in the fictional town of Hollyoaks, which is supposed to be a suburb of Chester.
The soap first started in the early 90’s and was created by Phil Redmond who created another British soap opera that was big in the 80’s- Brookside.
Hollyoaks centres …
Wagon Train: The Bleeker Story
This is a non-Robert Fuller episode of Wagon Train, except for a piece of stock footage inserted at the tail end of the show for comedic effect. The man had a great contract, that’s for sure. The Bleeker Story is the story of a family that Duke …
Highway Patrol: Stolen Plane Copter TV Show
I’ve said it before, and I may just say it again, but it amazes me how many shows of Highway Patrol revolve around the helicopter. The actual ‘copter’ word is used in numerous titles throughout the series’ run. I suppose in the late 50’s when this show …
The Virginian: The Brazen Bell
The Virginian: The Brazen Bell brought a very interesting portrayal, courtesy of George C. Scott. Royal Dano also did his usual good job. Dano is a character actor who has done more roles than I can count. He’s in at least two shows from season 1 …
Family Guy - Padre de Familia
Peter Griffin is the best! And I say this unequivocally…and this is proven in the episode Padre de la Familia, where Peter becomes a part of a pro-American campaign….trying especially to rid the US workforce of non-Americans….He proceeds to visit his mother to obtain a copy of his birth …
Wagon Train: The Myra Marshall Story
This show, Wagon Train: The Myra Marshall Story, isn’t a huge favorite, but it’s still a good one. One of the neat things about the episode is that it sets up the viewer to think one thing, when it’s really something else. Back when this show aired …
Heroes Season 1 Episode 1- Genesis
Heroes Season 1 Episode 1- Genesis
This is the first episode that starts out really great series. The episode is mostly introduction of the characters and events that are to follow throughout the season. Southernmost part of the main characters in the show are discovering their powers. …
Futurama TV Episode: My Three Suns
Hmm—¦I was on a roll there and finding episodes I loved of the series Futurama. But, so far, there have been a couple episodes that just haven’t lived up to expectations. One of these was the one entitled “My Three Suns.”
The episode did start out OK. Fry wants to …
Simple Life season 1
The Simple Life season 1 starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie is a hilarious diversion for day to day life. The fact that I love this series is beyond me. I watched it by mistake one day and laughed for about ten minutes. Then I was hooked. I immediately …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Lessons
Star Trek: The Next Generation - “Lessons” is an episode that on some levels I really like, but the way in which the episode is handled overall bothers me. In this episode, Captain Picard begins to develop feelings for a new officer and as they begin to explore their …
The Andy Griffith Show: Mr. McBeevee TV Show
The season three premier episode of The Andy Griffith Show is a classic show called Mr. McBeevee. This particular program is definitely in my top 10 of the best of this comedy series. There’s humor in abundance and warmth that makes your heart both ache and smile.
The …
The Ray Bradbury Theater: The Emissary TV Show
From February 1988, The Ray Bradbury Theater: The Emissary is a show about a boy and his faithful dog. As a dog lover, I only want to ensure that nothing bad happens to the dog. The boy is named Martin and is played by Keram Malick-Sanchez. …
Desperate Housewives Season 5 Episode 20
Desperate Housewives Season 5 Episode 20 is getting more intense. Orson is getting more obnoxious by the minute, and when he says to Bree before driving off that he has taken the cash in her wallet, and he’s late for a game of golf, I think, it was kind …
CSI New York Season 8 Episode 5
Episode 5 of season 8 of CSI New York might just as well be the most touching and most intriguing episode on the show so far. I have lost count on the number of twist in the plot before arriving at the correct chain of event and the criminal …
Columbo: Double Shock TV Show
In my last review for the prior episode of Columbo, which was called The Most Dangerous Match, I stated that sometimes even good actors can’t draw a person into a story. Unfortunately, for me, that is again the case with the Double Shock episode, which ended the detective …
Top Chef: Just Desserts: Black And White Fashion TV Show
For the Quick Fire Challenge of Top Chef: Just Desserts: Black And White Fashion, the competitors had to use just one pan and without the normal electric appliances, so that was quite a challenge. It was to be a savory dessert made of foods like bacon and beets.
This …
That Girl: Kiss That Girl Goodbye
That Girl: Kiss That Girl Goodbye from the fourth season of this ABC comedy has Don Hollinger (Ted Bessell) being offered a new position at a larger company, run by Robert Harrison (Mark Miller). The catch is that he’d have to move to Paris, France for 18 months.
What …
Doctor Who: Season 3, Episode 14: Last of the Time Lords
The three part finale comes to an end. Things look grim, and they haven’t gotten better in the year that passed since the Master took control, but Martha is still out there, fighting the good fight.
This episode couldn’t seem to find its tone. Again, the Master comes …
Ghost Hunters TV Show
Summary:
Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, Founder of the Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS), investigate reports of haunting and try to offer help in any way they can. They are both plumbers for Roto-Rooter by day and Ghost Hunters by night. The rest of the team consists of a case manager …
Private Eye: Nickey the Rose
Ed Marinaro had the title guest starring role in 1987’s Private Eye: Nickey the Rose. He’s a mobster type of guy from circa 1956, living high and with a high profile lady on his arm. That would be Rita Marlowe, as played by Susan Blakely. She’s a …
What’s New Scooby Doo: Simple Plan and the Invisible Man
I used to love it when Scooby Doo episodes had famous guest stars. But, for that to work for me, I really have to know who the heck is on the show. The What’s New Scooby Doo Episode “Simple Plan and the Invisible Man” had a rock band, Simple …
Spartacus: Blood and Sand ( Television Show )
I recently started watching a wonderful show on Starz called Spartacus: Blood and Sand, and I want to share with you my thoughts and views on the show.
First off, the show is really, really amazing. I have been drawn in since the moment I started watching it, and …
Due South: Good for the Soul
A holiday show, Due South: Good for the Soul is pretty good. It has humor, drama, and poignancy. While shopping in the mall for Christmas presents, Constable Benton Fraser arrests a mob boss for slapping a bus boy in one of the mall restaurants. He really …
Spongebob Squarepants Season Four - Ghost Host
One of Bikini Bottom’s famous ghosts, The Flying Dutchman, fears that he has lost his touch to scaring people and seeks out Spongebob for help. Spongebob feels that he can get the flying Dutchman back on his feet scaring people in no time. The Flying Dutchman didn’t …
The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Show) - The Last Chapter (Episode)
“The Last Chapter” is the final episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show”. “The Dick Van Dyke Show” is easily one of my favorite sitcoms of all time, but it’s series finale, oddly enough, happens to be my least favorite of the series and I can think of many …
Emerald Point N.A.S.: Episode 10
It’s the morning after in Emerald Point N.A.S., the tenth episode. My hero of the show, Lt. Simon Adams, let me down, though I figured it would happen eventually. What I really don’t like are all the lies that these supposedly honest people tell. Simon is in …
City Homicide (Australian TV Series)
I follow this Australian police drama which deals with the homicides that an Australian police team of investigators try to solve. The homicides are complex, and most are not set in black in white. I struggled with the accent for several episodes, but now I find their accents interesting, …
The Simpsons Season 6 Episode 2 Lisa’s Rival
A new girl at school Alison begins to beat Lisa in every field. Whether it is education, extra-curricular activities, and so on. This makes Lisa very jealous of Alison. She does not get the post in the band, but Alison does. This makes her feel threatened. She decides to …
Meet The Parents - TV Show - E4
If you are a single lad, or a lad that has recently started seeing a new girl, then I have seen a t.v show that would really put me off the idea of ever being in a relationship again. Meet The Parents on E4 is where a lad can …
Freaks and Geeks TV show
Since there’s a shortage of TV shows right now, being that it’s summer and all, I decided to look up some DVDs of old series that I haven’t watch and giving them a try. I’m a big fan of the show How I Met Your Mother, especially Jason Segel …
The Simpson’s: Pranksta Rap
I watched a re-run of the Simpsons last night entitled “Pranksta Rap.” It was an OK episode but I have to admit, I have seen much, much better from this series.
Basically, Bart sneaks out to go to a rap concert. But, he’s afraid of his punishment so he ends …
Trinity Blood episode 9
A betrayal from the past brings a nightmare upon the Vatican foreign affairs AX department. As the other former candidate for his most holy papacy returns to rome, does he bring gifts of poison guaranteeing the uttermost destruction? Or is this all a hellish dream by Lady Catherina, whom …
Sabc Sports Laduma Soccer Presentation Show
Ever since I started religiously watching soccer back in around 1998, because of not having subscriber paid television (DSTV) I have been forced to catch all the matches on the public broadcaster’s soccer show, —˜Laduma’.
As the years would go by I was always pretty happy to sit down to …
American Horror Story: Asylum Episode 1
Though American Horror Story: Asylum is a fairly popular show, I wanted to warn against it. The show is full of sexual content, and violence. After watching the first episode it is clear that the show relies more on shock value than storyline or suspense building techniques. Think more …
The X-Files Fire Episode
The first thought which came to my mind when I watched this episode of “The X-Files” was “Weird “. I thought it was a lot stranger for some reason than many of the episodes of the popular 1990s American television series which I had watched as this episode involved …
Dexter - season 1 - Complete season
So how did this award-winning tv show start? Well Dexter, in my opinion, is a very distinctive tv show from all the others. It is not a simple crimishow. The whole idea of Dexter, as shown in season 1, is to portray the crime scene from Dexter´s point of …
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