Changing Channels

Television producer Al Taylor claims he offered Casey Anthony $1 million for an exclusive TV interview to tell her side of the story in the death of her daughter. The whole world knows by now Casey Anthony was found not guilty in the case in which her daughter Caylee Anthony was found dead. Casey Anthony…

The Bachelorette is full of heartache and heartbreak. And those are just my feelings on the ABC series. Seriously, from the little I watched it appeared Ames, booted by Ashley in Monday night’s showdown of four remaining bachelors, was a heckuva guy. Down-to-earth, nice, honest and open, even willing to take a concussion for love…

There’s one cab you DEFINITELY want to catch if you hail one down in New York City. Cash Cab, which airs 5p ET on The Discovery Channel, is like Jeopardy minus Alex Trebek and the awkward banter between him and the show’s contestants. (“So,” Alex asks one player while everyone waits for the game to…

Tired of mind-mushing reality shows, or over-acted dramas? Sometimes it’s nice to turn on a television channel where you can actually learn something and not feel a little grimy for watching. The Smithsonian Channel offers escapism programming in a good way. Often available on higher tier cable or satellite packages, Smithsonian has programs on Nelson…

I have changed my mind about Dr. Drew over the years. As portrayed on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, Dr. Drew shows he really does care about the people he’s trying to help. Dr. Drew indicated he is troubled that Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s ex, is reportedly headed to Mexico to get off methamphetamines. “In my experience…

Too bad someone had to lose … That’s what they always say after a great sports event. But I submit to you, NEITHER side lost when Japan defeated the U.S. women’s soccer team in Sunday’s World Cup final on ESPN. The Americans played so tough and so well they picked up many fans along the…

Sometimes parents can learn a thing or two from their children. Such is the case with documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi. Her mother, in case you don’t know from the last name is Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. Nancy Pelosi, in the opinion of many, is one of the most bitterly…

As I wrote in a previous blog I am not a fan of the TV show Glee. I credited it for amazing marketing and some talented singing and dancing, however. I am stunned by star Jane Lynch’s comments about three of the show’s actors losing their jobs, or “graduating” after next season, however. “I think…

How is it that Jerry Stiller just keeps getting better with age? He was terrific as George Costanza’s father Frank in Seinfeld and arguably even better as Carrie’s dad Arthur in King of Queens. The father of superstar Ben Stiller, Jerry is still going strong to this day with funny ads for Capital One credit…

Even with its shortcomings, NBC’s Today show still rules the mornings in my opinion. No. 1: NBC’s Today: Matt Lauer can be a little liberal and a little condescending at times, but but this is still clearly the best morning show with the best production value and news. Can Ann Curry step it up as…

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