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Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Tom Holmberg replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
He graduated from Northwestern Univ in June of this year. Not sure what he's doing after graduating. -
I'm not sure why you'd want a lawyer who pretends he's Johnny Cochran though.
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Retro TV Channels: ”The Good Old Days of Television”
Tom Holmberg replied to Actionmage's topic in Network Talk
She died in 2019 (colon cancer). Clarence Williams died in 2021 -
Yes, I posted about that earlier. Some thought they were doing a Johnny Cochran/Jackie Chiles impersonation.
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Retro TV Channels: ”The Good Old Days of Television”
Tom Holmberg replied to Actionmage's topic in Network Talk
Retro channel BINGE will be running "ALF" starting late on Dec 24, all day Dec 25, and early Dec 26 (But basically just the Season 1 shows) -
S01.E07: An Old Mustang
Tom Holmberg replied to chitowngirl's topic in Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage
Dealing with Sheldon in any ordinary human manner is impossible. I think Georgie knows that. -
Law & Order: A Cultural History (The Cultural History of Television) Bernadette Giacomazzo ISBN: 9781538194812 A comprehensive, yet entertaining, examination of the Law & Order juggernaut. Over the course of more than 20 years, nearly 500 episodes, and six spinoffs, Law & Order changed the way we view police procedurals, the American justice system, and the men and women of the NYPD. The ubiquity of the show — from its iconic dun-dun sound to its all-star cast of characters and A-list special guest stars — has not only made it part of the pop culture zeitgeist but has made society smarter about “law and order” in the United States. In the first-ever book of its kind, author & pop culture critic Bernadette Giacomazzo celebrates the show and its creator, Dick Wolf, while providing a conscientious examination of the stories of the criminal justice system, and the “two separate, yet equally important groups” that represent the people. But more than just follow the evolution of the show from its old New York grit and grime to the 21st century high-tech surveillance in a more sterile Manhattan, Giacomazzo explores how United States law evolved over the years and how the show evolved with it, and how America’s fascination with the show helped give birth to the true crime genre. Law & Order was — and is — more than just a police procedural. It is one of the few shows that effectively tackled the social, political, and economic issues that lead to a life of crime. Moreso than its predecessors Dragnet and Hill Street Blues, Law & Order gave a first-hand, inside look into the police who investigate crime, and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. In so doing, it removed their mystique and gave them a humanity not seen before. This cultural history finally gives the show and its creator the recognition they deserve for their role in changing the face of both law and order — and true crime television. _____________ Survivor: A Cultural History (The Cultural History of Television) Joseph J. Darowski ISBN: 9781538196557 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Survivor with a look back at one of history’s most popular and long-running reality shows. Premiering in 2000, Survivor altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly growing to a semi-annual release slate that has resulted in more than 46 seasons and hundreds of contestants. Over twenty years later, the series remains popular and a ratings hit, maintaining a devoted fanbase even as the television landscape has evolved and shifted to streaming. In Survivor: A Cultural History, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski analyze how the iconic CBS show revolutionized television and has adapted and changed across decades of production. They explore the creation of the series and its surprising emergence as a ratings juggernaut, the evolution of gameplay for both the producers and the players, the series existence as a self-proclaimed “social experiment”, and much more. While the basic premise of the series has remained the same—survivors are marooned in the wild with few supplies and must vote someone out at a weekly tribal council with the goal of being the sole survivor to win $1 million—there are notable differences from where the game began to where it is now. From stylistic changes in the presentation of the show to new twists in the game rules, the transformations from season 1 to the present reflect real life, keeping the show fresh amid a stream of new reality competition shows. Survivor: A Cultural History details these cultural shifts while highlighting Survivor’s place as one of the most impactful television shows of this century. Featuring an overview of the key players and a ranking of the must watch-seasons, this is an essential guide for fans both new and old.
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Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Tom Holmberg replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
Yes, beautiful people doing inexplicable things. -
S01.E07: An Old Mustang
Tom Holmberg replied to chitowngirl's topic in Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage
Maybe she wanted LBJ to pick her up by her ears? -
S01.E07: An Old Mustang
Tom Holmberg replied to chitowngirl's topic in Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage
He kind of explained that, that he felt guilty about not treating Sheldon more as a little brother. (Not that I'd buy that in real life, but this is Lorre World.) If that's the case what's left to fill the short time of each episode (I guess more visits from the YS cast)? Next Lorre spinoff, "Connor Looks for Work". -
Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Tom Holmberg replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
"Merry Canyonero!" -
Mary & Sheldon Reunion https://screenrant.com/young-sheldon-iain-armitage-zoe-perry-reunion/
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Retro TV Channels: ”The Good Old Days of Television”
Tom Holmberg replied to Actionmage's topic in Network Talk
R.I.P., Michael Cole Pete on "Mod Squad" https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/michael-cole-dead-mod-squad-1236245131/ The last of the squad to die. -
Gilmore Girls: Sookie's Recipe Book: An Official Cookbook Elena Craig ISBN: 9798886637472 Straight from the Dragonfly Inn's executive chef, Gilmore Girls: Sookie's Recipe Book teaches fans how to make iconic recipes as only Sookie St. James can! Join Sookie in the kitchen for an in-world culinary journey through Gilmore Girls featuring easy-to-follow recipes for all her elaborate creations, including Famous Peach Sauce, Rocky Road Cookies, each course of the Bracebridge Dinner, and her iconic Hot House Tomato Salad. In this official cookbook, you'll find the lovable chef's uniquely enthusiastic (and perhaps a little frenzied) take on dozens of memorable gastronomical moments in the show. The more than 75 recipes include: Breakfast: "I Have My Standards" Omelets, Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes, Belgian Waffles with Famous Peach Sauce, Shirred Eggs with Chive, Currant and Spice Scones Starters: The Original Onion Dip, Rory's Birthday Angel Wings, Walnut Arugula Gorgonzola Crostini, "The Lettuce is Dry" BLT Soup Sandwiches, Sides, and Salads: Jackson's Vegetables Carpaccio, Not Jackson's Vegetables Ratatouille, Warm Potato and Chorizo Salad, Sweet Potato Biscuit Sandwiches Mains: "Four in Four" Coq au Vin, Chicken and Dumpling Casserole, Pasta a la Sookie, Butternut Squash Pasta Purses, Bracebridge Dinner "Peacock" Pie Drinks, Cocktails, and Mixes: Wassail, Four Years without a Cocktail Mockaritas, "Coffee! Coffee! Coffee!" Martini, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Milkshake Desserts: Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce, Sour Cream Peach Pie, "Paint the Wall Red" Strawberry Tarts, Cider Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate S'mores Wedding Cake Of course, more is more in Sookie's kitchen! You'll also find tips to avoid kitchen accidents (and pumpkin hands!), advice on how to adapt recipes to meet dietary restrictions, and reflections on Sookie's most innovative risks in recipe development.