Tag Archives: Television

This Week in Unnecessary Censorship: LOST Edition

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Chili Dog

Jimmy Kimmel, a self-proclaimed LOST fanatic, aired the LOST edition of TWIUC in honor of the LOST Complete Series DVD to be released next week. tip of the hat to redwing41.

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Food Network Humor

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Chili Dog

Image via Wikipedia I routinely listen to podcasts while driving or doing other menial tasks.  I discovered a new one the other day called Food Network Humor.  The two women who run the show also have a blog. The idea … Continue reading →

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Runner-Up: Crystal Bowersox.

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Chili Dog

American Idol concluded last evening with the top prize being handed to a lounge singer from Chicagoland. Our local hero, beloved Crystal, was the runner-up. I tuned in solely to watch her win.  What I noticed was the stage presence … Continue reading →

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X-Files on Netflix.

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Chili Dog

The enitre series is now available for instant viewing on netflix. I came to that party a little later, season six or so. Just one more reason netflix is a terrific service.

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RIP: Merlin Olsen

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Chili Dog

Cancer claims another. Merlin Olsen has died at the age of 69. In my very early days as a sports fan, I was a big fan of the LA Rams Fearsome Foursome. Olsen was a fine color commentator for NBC … Continue reading →

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The US Media and Hockey.

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Chili Dog

I relish the opportunity to use a Monty Python clip, as tenuous as the connection may be in my own mind (language NSFW). The US Media’s reaction to the Canadian victory in mens hockey yesterday is something similar to the … Continue reading →

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Netflix: A One Month Trial

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Chili Dog

If you have a PS3 or an X-box then this is a must-try trial. via lifehacker.

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I Told You So.

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Chili Dog

The Tuesday edition of American Idol was so awful that even the Olympics beat it in the ratings on Wednesday. Based on the overnight ratings, NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics did not just beat “Idol” on Wednesday night– it … Continue reading →

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American Idol: Watching Paint Dry Is More Compelling TV.

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Chili Dog

Last night was LOST night, of course.  However, my wife had a meeting that ran late.  My son and I patiently waited for her arrival so we could begin LOST.  My daughter likes American Idol, and we love LOST, so … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLIV.

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Chili Dog

It was nice to have a Super Bowl in which I had no stake in the outcome save for a few squares on a grid.  Lately it seems I am more of a supporter of one team or the other … Continue reading →

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