Everybody Loves Raymond – nobody loves his women

I am still seething from Monday’s episode. Yes, while the rest of the civilized world was watching NFL, and suddenly got a glimpse of women’s breasts (and while we’re on this topic – how long are we going to keep witnessing wardrobe malfunctions that are nothing but awkward ploys to promote shows?), I tuned in [...]

[ More ] November 18th, 2004 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

New shows this month

So you’ve been trying to keep up with new shows in September and October (heck, some of them even launched in August). You’d think the networks have finished their premieres and are now well into their “canceling” stage. You were wrong. FOX network, you know that other network that has been producing solid drama, great [...]

[ More ] November 2nd, 2004 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

Listen Up – Mondays on CBS

“George is gettin’ upset!” Jason Alexander is back in this family comedy, that at first seems just like any other. However, add to the tired formula a defiant, rebellious daughter, a competitive co-worker, and an ever-growing list of “things that piss me off”, and you got a good, watchable 30 minute show. Airing on CBS, [...]

[ More ] October 10th, 2004 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

Fall 2004 premiere dates

Here it is (subject to change), a list of premiere dates for this TV season. Don’t miss NBC’s REALLY early openings this week. The rest of the networks catch up after the long weekend. Let us know if we forgot a show you watch. A-E F-M N-Z According To Jim (ABC) Sept. 21 Al Franken [...]

[ More ] September 1st, 2004 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

Emmy nominations 2004

The Emmy nominations are out. Yes, we’re running behind, as usual, but there are so many new shows listed among the nominations, that we needed some time to compose valid commentary (i.e. go out and watch these shows . Here’s the full list.

[ More ] July 21st, 2004 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

Sweeps season is over, sniff, sniff

This year, at the end of November, I don’t feel the closeness of holidays. I feel the empty void of good television. Here I go again, ranting about the quality of the television these days. Maybe the two people who visit the site will agree, and sympathize. Maybe I’ve got it all wrong… Anyway, for [...]

[ More ] November 26th, 2003 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

Why does everybody love Raymond?

I have a friend. Let’s call him Bob. Bob is a single male who comes from an Anglo-Saxon/Austrian background and he hates Everybody Loves Raymond. Then again he didn’t get My Big Fat Greek Wedding either. I understand why. He sees nothing in common with these people. He never had to deal with “the guilt” [...]

[ More ] October 30th, 2003 | View Comments | Posted in Television |

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