Monthly Archives: October 2008

It’s Your WeekEnd – So What Are You Doing Watching TV?

Seriously.  Today is Halloween.  There’s generally nothing on Saturday nights anyway, and nothing worthy of note that I found for this weekend. Sunday, you’ve got the usual over-sized tear-jerker episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (8 p.m.) with a boxing … Continue reading

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AAAAAHHH!!!! IT’S SWEEPS!!!!

Yes, tonight (10/30) officially starts the November ratings sweeps period, when advertising rates are set for the networks based on how many people are watching their shows.  Which is why it’s also time for a little extra vigilance on the … Continue reading

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Obama Follow-Up

Yes, I was dragged kicking and screaming to watching the Obama infomercial (he later even called it that on The Daily Show).  But I have to say it wasn’t a bad half-hour. A lot of the pundits were speculating that … Continue reading

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Obama Speaks to the Nation

And, yes, that’s me you see wincing.  Not because I have anything against Senator Obama.  In fact, I’m rather impressed that he spent the money to buy the half hour on CBS when he could have spent it on more … Continue reading

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It’s the Great Pumpkin! Time for Happy Dancing

Yes, I am doing my happy dance.  Why?  Because one of my favorite holiday specials of all-time is on tonight (10/28) at 8 p.m. on ABC: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.  Am I going to waste my time with … Continue reading

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