Archive | Television
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TV review: ‘Family Guy’ has lost its comedic spark
Fox's "Family Guy" is paradoxically under- and over-rated at the same time. Haters accuse the show of being a bunch of random and lazy tangents built around broad and unfunny characters without any real story. "Family Guy" lovers claim the show is edgy, innovative and politically aware.
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“Shark Week” producer sheds insight into TV phenomenon
Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” is about more than just shark bites. Shark Week Executive Producer Brooke Runnette spoke about the balance between maintaining the show’s 30-million-strong audience and promoting the conservation of sharks during her speech at American U. on Feb.7.
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TV review: “Survivor” returns to CBS with plenty of twists for the new season
"Survivor" returns for its 24th season next Wednesday, Feb. 15 with a whole new cast of characters and interesting twists to spice things up. Although last season featured Redemption Island and some familiar faces, this season will be taking a different route.
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TV review: NBC’s ‘The Voice’ offers a better option to traditional talent shows
NBC deciding to air the second season premiere of “The Voice” directly after the Super Bowl, which was the most watched program in United States history, was probably one of the most genius moves NBC executives could have ever made.
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TV review: ‘Smash’ makes musicals and Marilyn cool again
NBC’s “Smash” has a lot of things going for it, but the most important perk is that it’s not “Glee.” And thank God for that.
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Column: The Bachelor and The Bachelorette’s failing records
Didn’t the newest “Bachelorette” already find true love? Apparently, dating multiple people simultaneously while on national television isn’t an effective way to find true love. This week, ABC announced the newest Bachelorette: Emily Maynard. Does her name sound familiar?
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Column: Diabetes – It’s what’s for dinner tonight
It’s fair to assume no one is looking to the queen of all things fried and greasy, food network chef and restaurateur, Paula Deen for medical advice, unless you’re looking for the tastiest way to successfully develop acute angina.
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No mystery here: ‘Sherlock’ is a hit
Several words come to mind when describing the BBC One hit Sherlock — thrilling, suspenseful and brilliant, but certainly not elementary, my dear Watson. The new Sherlock is the crime-fighting super brain we all know and love, but with a twist.
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Column: Enthusiasm arrested for full-cast reunion of beloved cult classic comedy
As an "Arrested Development" fan, I've been let down before. I try not to get my hopes up, but generally I can't help myself and get too excited for unconfirmed rumors and suspicions.