Tom Holmberg
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Apparently "Z Living" is back as "Seek", at least on my cable provider. Not sure it its 100% the same, but its pretty much so (all weekend "Real McCoys", for instance).
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20 hours ago, DXD526 said:
The de-lickable de-lectable cat treat spots I keep seeing are kind of unsettling. It's kind of weird how the woman is on the phone telling her SO to get some treats, as the cats pace around her, and she's like, "Hurry!" The way they're milling around, it's like she's afraid they'll eat her if they don't get their treats soon!
I'm waiting for a follow-up commercial where the guy comes home to a pile of bones on the floor, and the cats look at him, like, hey, it's your fault, you should have gotten home quicker!
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On 4/26/2024 at 6:03 PM, chessiegal said:
This is the 10th and last appearance of Dr. Loveless. At the end of the episode, Loveless vows to return again. Alas, it was not to be.
Too bad that Dr Loveless didn't get at least one more episode. Would have been nice if he was in the final episode.
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35 minutes ago, ahpny said:
The snow-deciding choice of Caltech seems only marginally consistent with TBBT
Sheldon was willing to move to Bozeman. I assume he knows it snows there.
19 hours ago, jennifer6973 said:I loved that he chose his school because of weather. Of course Caltech would have weather like what he is used to.
The winter of 1993-94 in Boston is second place for snowiest winters for the city with 96.3 inches.
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On April 30th, on H&I, they are supposed to be starting with Season 1, episode 1 of "Maverick." Finally, James Garner is back.
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On April 30th, on H&I, they are supposed to be starting with Season 1, episode 1 of "Maverick." Finally James Garner is back.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Kimberly Potts
ISBN: 9781668008508In the bestselling traditions of Seinfeldia and Top of the Rock comes a fascinating deep dive into the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history, from its humble beginnings to its evolution as a critically acclaimed cult classic comedy.
Charlie, Dennis, Mac, Sweet Dee, and Frank are deplorable characters. They will never mature, become more self-aware, or less self-involved. That is what the creators of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are committed to—and that’s why the show’s millions of devoted fans have stuck with the cult comedy hit for over sixteen seasons and counting.
Created in 2005 by stars Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day, unemployed actors with a pair of Law & Order guest appearances as the highlights of their collective resume, the frustrated trio drafted a homemade TV pilot. A few months and $200 later (the cost of videotapes, pizza for their friends who volunteered as extras, and a broomstick to tape their boom mic to), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was ready for its network debut. All major parties either passed or were interested but wanted creative control. And then came FX looking to shake up cable TV. Willing to allow McElhenney, Howerton, and Day complete freedom to deconstruct the traditional sitcom, new president John Landgraf agreed to take a chance. No one had any idea how big of a success it would be. With FX’s one creative note—the hiring of Danny DeVito—adding the final piece of the puzzle, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has enjoyed a steady climb to high ratings, critical acclaim, and a place in the cultural zeitgeist. Now, how the show and its creators have accomplished this is revealed with this in-depth, behind-the-scenes celebration.
As thoughtful, provocative, and engaging as the show itself, this book also explores how the show has pushed the envelope and used absurdist comedy to explore major societal issues, including the #MeToo movement, LGBTQ+ rights, racism, and more. It also asks, what does the future hold for The Gang? It certainly won’t include the characters’ personal growth, but the show itself continues to move forward, adding to its dynamic history with each season. -
1 hour ago, mammaM said:
I was thinking the same thing. That and the fact that living alone caused him to lose whatever small social skills he might have had before he met Leonard.
Sheldon had at least one roommate before Leonard, Sebastian, who wrote "Die Sheldon Die" on the wall of his room and told Leonard to "Run fast, run far."
17 minutes ago, BitterApple said:I really hope one of the remaining episodes focuses on her, rather than limiting her to zingy one-liners.
I hope so too, but doubt it.
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6 hours ago, Yeah No said:
He did say that they do have ingredients in them that prevent odor in a different way from antiperspirants but he said they might cause other issues in some people because they tend to have strong fragrances that some people are sensitive to, and putting them on certain parts of the body might do more harm than good if people actually put them on their private parts, especially women.
There is an issue with antibacterial soaps that would be the same with these deodorants, antibacterial soaps may contribute to a rise of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that can be dangerous.
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13 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:
Sheldon might never have gone to CalTech, and TBBT just would’ve been Leonard, Raj, and Howard.
I might have liked that even more!
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I find the new trend of pop culture related cookbooks weird. Who is the market for these? I could see a Sopranos cookbook or Downton Abbey cookbook, as food was a element in both, but a Godzilla cookbook? How to cook Osaka?
Also the Gilmore Girls cookbook gave me a laugh, are all the recipes go to Luke's diner and order food?
Some actual upcoming examples:
Godzilla: The Official Cookbook
Stranger Things: The Official Cookbook: Recipes from Hawkins and Beyond
The Official Westeros Cookbook and Apron Gift Set: Recipes from House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones
Disney Frozen: The Official Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through Arendelle
Marvel Studios: Ingredients Assemble!: An Official Cookbook of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Gremlins: The Official Cookbook
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Official Cookbook
The Powerpuff Girls: The Official Cookbook
The Official Wednesday Cookbook: The Woefully Weird Recipes of Nevermore Academy (Addams Family)
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4 minutes ago, Mona Lisa said:
I don't know how reliable a place like Screen Rant is but they are talking about an upcoming episode of YS where George secretly has a vasectomy because Mary wants another baby and speculating that this procedure is what leads to George's death. They do make a good point that while we have always known George's fate we've never explicitly been told how he died.
I assumed heart issues (which seemed borne out by an episode from the first season) but it wouldn't be a total surprise if they keep the retcon going where they've made George a better person by throwing Mary under the bus. But would they have his death be the result of him doing something drastic because he felt pressured by Mary? Nothing like adding a layer of guilt onto Mary when George dies.
Lorre seems to have a thing about vasectomies, they come up in all his shows.
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The Sopranos: The Complete Visual History
Ray Richmond
ISBN: 9798886636383Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos with this definitive and intimate portrait of one of the most groundbreaking television shows ever made.
The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time. Now, in honor of its 25th anniversary, this expansive volume explores the seminal series and the stories behind the stories through a plethora of photographs, archival materials, and exclusive one-on-one interviews with show creator, David Chase, key crewmembers, and cast, including Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Steven Schirripa, and many more.
Follow along as The Sopranos: The Complete Visual History takes you on a rich photographic journey through the trials and tribulations of T.V.’s most celebrated antihero, Tony Soprano, while he attempts to balance the responsibilities of domestic life and life in the “family”—all while suffering through panic attacks, a toxic mother, and a power-hungry uncle who would rather see him dead than Boss.
Featuring an examination of the show’s influence on pop culture, a foreword by Rolling Stone’s chief television critic, Alan Sepinwall, and a touching tribute to the late James Gandolfini, The Sopranos: The Complete Visual History, is the ultimate companion to a television classic and required reading for serious fans of the show.-
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On 4/17/2024 at 11:47 AM, MJ Frog said:
He was the king of the miniseries in those days. His naughty priest follow-up The Thorn Birds was an even bigger hit, I think
And "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Centennial". Apparently there weren't a lot of actors back then. 😉
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6 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:
My thought was her lack of story line
I agree, though that might not be foremost in her reasoning. According to reports "...the actress revealed she has not been invited to partake in the project."
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On 4/20/2024 at 11:24 AM, Yeah No said:
I think they would have to, but so far I don't think we've heard anything about who will or won't be featured from "Young Sheldon" on the spin-off. I think we can presume that at some point Sheldon himself will be not be around and of course George Sr. too. But all the others are unknown at this point. For all we know the spin-off might also feature sub-plots featuring Missy, Mary and the rest. But if too many of the characters are featured it will not really be a spin-off but more like "The Connors" which is really just "Roseanne" without Roseanne.
There was a media report that Missy was not in the spin off.
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1 hour ago, chessiegal said:
Colonial Penn is a scam. You have to live for 2 years after signing up to get benefits. I think there is some kind of diminishing returns once you are eligible for a payout. There's another company, Senior Life I think, that, without naming names, slams Colonial Penn for not paying benefits until you're enrolled for 2 years. Senior Life says benefits are paid immediately.
At the basic rate of $9.95, after the two year waiting period, you've basically paid in what you would get if you died then. You'd be better off putting $9.95 in the bank every month.
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Watching TV: American Television Season by Season, Fourth Edition (Television and Popular Culture)
Harry Castleman & Walter J. Podrazik
ISBN: 9780815611721Castleman and Podrazik present a season-by-season narrative that encompasses the eras of American television from the beginning in broadcast, through cable, and now streaming. They deftly navigate the dizzying array of contemporary choices so that no matter where you start on the media timeline, Watching TV provides the context and background to this multi-billion-dollar enterprise. Drawing on decades of research, the authors weave together personalities, popular shows, corporate strategies, historical events, and changing technologies, enhancing the main commentary with additional elements that include fall prime time schedule grids for every season, date box timelines, highlighted key text, and selected photos. Full of facts, firsts, insights, and exploits from now back to the earliest days, Watching TV is the standard chronology of American television, and reading it is akin to channel surfing through history. The fourth edition updates the story into the 2020s and looks ahead to the next waves of change.
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On 4/20/2024 at 12:00 PM, Prevailing Wind said:
If you get Colonial Penn and then turn 86, are you no longer covered? Jonathan talks about being 50-85 to get their insurance.
You probably can't get it after 85 because they assume you won't live long enough to pay off your return.
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12 hours ago, Phebemarie said:
Mario500, have you seen the Allegra commercial? Here is a link if you'd like to review it.
This thread is about commercials that irritate and annoy. I find this commercial annoying. I don't understand how singing with an angry look on one's face is supposed to make me interested in Allegra's allergy medicine.
I think they think that's a rock and roll face. The ad doesn't bother me because for most of it you can't hear her, unlike, say, Jardiance. And at least she's not Tik Tok dancing, which apparently everyone does all the time no matter where they are.
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On 4/19/2024 at 4:29 PM, meep.meep said:
Sounds like an Orange Julius
I like Orange Julius but unfortunately we don't have them in the Chicago area. As a kid I used to make my own with orange juice, vanilla ice cream, 7 Up, and confectioner's sugar (i would also add a spoon or two of orange Tang if we had it). Confectioner's sugar is the secret to get the "mouth feel" of Orange Julius. Some people use frozen orange juice concentrate, but I never did that.
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14 hours ago, chessiegal said:
On Saturday April 20 at 10 am ET MeTV will air Season 4 Episode 11 "The Night of the Avaricious Actuary". Original air date December 6, 1968.
The above recap is from tvtropesThe Night of the Avaricious Actuary
Our villain of the week is John Taney played by Harold Gould. Gould played Martin Morgenstern, Rhoda's father on Rhoda, and Niles on Golden Girls.
Ross Martin broke his right fibula during the shooting gallery scene. He tossed a rifle that hit a wall and bounced back to hit his right leg. There's a somewhat clumsy cut to another actor playing the gas inspector.
Artie's disguise was one the few where he really didn't look like himself (even though he wasn't entirely himself because of the accident).
Jenny Maxwell who was in this episode was murdered, along with her husband under somewhat mysterious circumstances in 1981.
Next week is, I believe, the final Dr. Loveless episode. 😪
I wonder if, when the finish the season, they'll finally show the B&W episodes?
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12 hours ago, Skooma said:
And all of that part has now completely set-up the final pieces of the stupid spinoff I will never view an episode of.
Yes, nothing has convinced me yet that the spin off is something I want to watch regularly. I'll watch the pilot and make a final determination, but I can't see what the interest in the the show is going to be. I still would rather have seen a Missy/Paige spin off. (Though a Sheldon: The College Years would be the worst spinoff, IMO. Sorry.)
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10 hours ago, dleighg said:
But just think of the increase in product you can sell! Instead of a quick swipe with a (likely) solid product, you've got the entire body as a canvas, and might even be a spray. We all know sprays are convenient (e.g. sunscreen) but WAY less cost-effective than a cream.
The same thing with those Balance of Nature pills. Apparently the dosage is 6 pills a day, three of each. $89 for one month's worth.
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S07.E09: A Fancy Article And A Scholarship For A Baby
in Young Sheldon
Doesn't bode well for the spin-off, but typical Lorre is ineffectual man dominated by ball-buster woman. So they already got that going for them.