Yep, too much schadenfreude. On my part, that is. And I feel a bit guilty about it. But only a little bit. I was appalled last fall by ABC’s decision to bring back the “Roseanne” show. I’ve never liked Roseanne… Read More ›
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Who do you trust?
Apparently we have a president-elect who likes or even prefers communicating via Twitter to whatever audience frequents and gets its sometimes-fake news from social media. For better or worse (I think worse), they all seem content to bypass our mainstream media. Not that the… Read More ›
Believe it or not: A happy Comcast customer
I’m sure the euphoria will wear off soon, but I had a very pleasant and rewarding conversation with a Comcast service rep this morning. Yes, Comcast. That Comcast. The company that seems to be universally despised by everyone in America…. Read More ›
Believe it or not, it’s Lucille Ball
This statue was meant to remember and honor a celebrity. Do you recognize her? She was an actress in the ’50s and ’60s. Still no? What if I told you she was a comedienne? Red haired. Married to a Cuban… Read More ›
Walking back the news, or not
The issue came up this morning on CNN’s “Reliable Sources.” The story in question was the one about allegedly drunk Secret Service agents crashing into or through a White House security barricade. At least that’s how the story was blasted… Read More ›
CBS correspondent Bob Simon dies in NYC car crash
Bob Simon May 29, 1941 – February 11, 2015 R.I.P. He was the quintessential journalist
Brian Williams: Conscience and credibility
When I pretend everything is what I want it to be I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see ~ Linkin Park, “Lying from You”
QVC: Too ugly for words (video)
Yep, too ugly for words. And I don’t mean the merchandise.
Cartier back with new commercial
In 2012 Cartier stunned us with a 3.5 minute tour de force that set a new gold standard for television commercials. Now, following that success, they’ve released “Cartier — Shape Your Time.” At only 1.5 minutes, it is less ambitious… Read More ›
Glenn Close does great baby impressions (video)
Glenn Close was on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show last night and did some amazing baby impressions. She was so good she had me laughing out loud and clapping with glee: I know, I know, but grandmothers are like that.
McCain will continue as CNN fixture
Was it only two days ago when I got so annoyed at seeing John McCain on CNN — again? Yes, I turned off his ravings and accusations against Jay Carney, but I also dashed off a note to CNN about how… Read More ›
