Category Archives: TV

Happy 50th birthday Doctor Who

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Steve

Cut my story some slack for a couple reasons: I’m exhausted from Comic Con/Wizard World Austin and the UK is six hours ahead. If anybody spoils the special for me, so help me…Nelson, I’m looking in your direction ever since BSG. … Continue reading →

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Adios Blockbuster, a bittersweet farewell to the Eighties

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Steve

The Inadequate and Underwhelming digital, Internet 2.0 era claimed another victim (officially) today. Not to wallow in schadenfreude but it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving company. I only wish they were still an albatross around Viacom’s neck, take … Continue reading →

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RIP: Marcia Wallace

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve

Marcia’s passing must’ve slipped through while I was out sick last week because her B-list character on The Simpsons was critical to its success. The show just won’t be the same without her voice for the long-suffering Mrs. Krabappel. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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[adult swim] turns 10

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Steve

Events leading to the Cartoon Network’s programming block were the culmination of a few things. Multiple attempts by other networks over the last 10-plus years. Some successful: The Simpsons, King of the Hill and South Park; many weren’t but they … Continue reading →

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Mark Goddard

Posted on August 7, 1998 by Steve

Most of the cast from TV’s Lost in Space was at Gen Con 1998 for signing autographs (the money collected went to charity). If you saw the movie this Spring, you may have recognized them in their cameo appearances but … Continue reading →

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