American Pickers ** The History Channel

One man’s junk is another man’s livelihood

The History Channel appeals to my inner history geek, particularly when it features history that wasn’t taught when I was in high school which generally means anything after World War Two. Continue reading

Why I won’t be going to see Sex and the City 2

It’s time for these girls to do some shopping at the TV and movie oblivion boutique

Like the host burdened with the houseguest from hell who won’t leave, I have had enough of these women. And because they are fictional, it’s time for them to die. Continue reading

Steve Carell leaving “The Office”: Another NBC fiasco in the making?

Steve Carell as Michael Scott

According to a BBC radio interview, actor Steve Carell has said that he may leave the hit NBC show “The Office.” With all of his recent movie success, it was inevitable that he would drop this job in favor of others. NBC has stated that “the producers are preparing in the event he chooses to move on.”

Here’s the thing:  replacing the Michael Scott character will present the producers with a major challenge because while he is the biggest, neediest, and most pathetic doofus on two feet, he is a very likeable doofus and his replacement will have to be very likeable as well as be able to manage all those odd personalities that make up Dunder-Mifflin Scranton.

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“Life” ** The Discovery Channel

Episode one: Challenges of Life
Episode two: Mammals

Review of two of 11 parts

Life ** The Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel has made a name and well-earned reputation for itself in presenting some of the most entertaining, admired and sometimes astonishing programs currently available on cable television. With their latest series, “Life”, they have created a series that is, at the least, educational, and the most, stunning to the point where it will leave viewers saying, “How did they get that on film?”

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