Category Archives: TV

Larry, Moe, & Curling

Posted on February 23 2002 by Mickey

    Well it seems like the big thing at the Winter Olympics now is to make fun of curling. This is supposedly great fodder for comedy shows and humor articles, to point out how silly and boring curling is. … Continue reading →

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Canada vs USA in the Olympics

Posted on February 9 2002 by Mickey

    The Winter Olympics have begun. We watched the opening ceremonies last night, and it reminded me of something Jon Stewart said on The Daily Show following the Super Bowl. Leaning back and patting his tummy as if he’d … Continue reading →

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U2 Halftime Show

Posted on February 8 2002 by Mickey

    Time to backlash against the backlash.    Seems like U2 just can’t win. First there was uproar that they’d agreed to perform at the Super Bowl. And now, following their halftime show, there’s uproar that their appearance did … Continue reading →

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The People Have Spoken

Posted on January 15 2002 by Mickey

    I still can’t get over it.    I’ve stated many times before that I really enjoy awards shows. I do not watch for the fashions. I watch because I enjoy seeing celebrities being themselves, I enjoy glimpsing behind-the-scenes looks … Continue reading →

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This Day in TV History

Posted on September 5 2001 by Mickey

    Kevin Keaveney watched consecutive episodes of NYPD Blue for a total of 46 hours, 30 minutes and 50 seconds, thereby setting two records world records. It will be the first time records for Consecutive Episodic Television Programmes Watches … Continue reading →

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Murder in Small Town X

Posted on July 26 2001 by Mickey

    I usually stay far away from so-called reality TV, but I checked out Fox’s Murder in Small Town X anyway. I have to say I was completely won over. Sure, the killer seems to be awfully accomodating (responding … Continue reading →

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HBO vs NBC

Posted on July 26 2001 by Mickey

    I guess I was watching so much TV I never got the chance to update this [old TV category] page!    It’s amazing that a few entries ago I was planning on discussing the Emmy nominations, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl

Posted on January 25 2001 by Mickey

    Hey, see what I did? If you’re using IE5.5, you might notice I made your scrollbar change [since removed]! It’s a fairly harmless trick and I’ve seen it on other sites, so I of course needed to try … Continue reading →

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“They’re Shutting Us Down, Scully”

Posted on January 17 2001 by Mickey

    How many times has word come down that the office of the X-Files is being closed. Well, the hammer finally fell a last time, as Fox announced they’re pulling the plug on the nine-year old series. Normally I’d … Continue reading →

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The Next Files

Posted on November 3 2000 by Mickey

The season premiere of my favorite show is just a couple days away, but strangely I am not looking forward to it.    I used to be a huge X-Files fan, but now the thought of the show’s return fills … Continue reading →

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