Television

So what did you think of Katy’s hosting gig last night on SNL?  I thought she did an admirable job, but I didn’t think the episode as a whole was very strong. Precious few “highlights”, but here are some of my favorite skits from last night. BTW, I can’t decide whether Robyn (the musical...
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Who would have thought that one of the best episodes this season would be hosted by Steve Buscemi. Unless you are a indie film buff or watch HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, you probably have no idea who he is. Buscemi is a “character” actor, appearing in supporting roles and usually adding some acting levity to...
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I got home from work today and saw that pop culture land was all hot and bothered over this stomach-churning “kiss” in a trailer for a new TLC series called Virgin Diaries. The show will chronicle couples in their twenties, thirties and forties who have saved themselves for marriage. Commendable?  Sure. I’ve got no...
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Can we just get this lady to host every week?  She provided some of the best skits that I have seen in a long time on SNL, and she did it with complete aplomb and gusto. When she wasn’t on screen, the show was mostly ho-hum (in other words, what we have come to...
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Yeah, so I missed the season premiere of The Office, too (again, Sister’s wedding last week, combined with a total ignorance of the show’s return—I’ve seen tons of ads for the new “comedy” with the two sisters from that one show and the other “comedy” with Zooey Daschenel, but nothing about The Office or...
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Sorry for missing last week. My sister was getting married, and it put the kibosh on reviewing the Parks and Rec opener, which I wasn’t even aware had premiered until it came up during the reception, between one of my friends and cousin Jane, both of whom raved about it while I bit my...
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Mamas with sequins in their eyes and glitz gowns in their trailers are chomping at the bit – with what teeth they have – to live out their little girls dream of reigning beauty queen supreme. And there is just one standing between their home perm and their daughters wiglet, and the funny...
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Damages made the jump from FX to Direct TV for season 4, and the season finale airs tonight. You have another week to enter the “Justice is Served” sweepstakes. Just go the Direct TV facebook page for Damages and click “like”. You’ll get to enter for your chance to win prizes, and you’ll be...
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Over the weekend, I rewatched the 1967 Bedazzled, which, if you’re unfamiliar, features Dudley Moore and Peter Cook retelling the story of Faust, or at least using it as a springboard for a series of satirical skits. The movie itself isn’t really laugh-out-loud funny, but, as satire, it’s one of the best takes on...
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Remember that “Delicious Dish” skit on SNL spoofing an NPR radio show? Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer keep telling Pete Schweddy  how much they love his balls (cookies). It’s a classic skit, and now it will enjoy a little infamy for inspiring its own ice cream flavor. Those crazy cats at Ben &  Jerry’s...
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