Aarrgghh!!: TV http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/ The Internet Home of Terrence Ryan. en Copyright 2009 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:34:38 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Daily Show - Random Thought

Janice said pretty much all there was to say about our experience at the Daily Show taping, so I'll just say this: I respect and admire Jon Stewart, but I have non-sexual man-crush on Stephen Colbert.

 
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I'm very excited. Janice arranged the whole thing. She's the bestest fiancee ever.

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I've never particularly been a huge fan of Lisa Loeb, but for some reason this show is facinating. I think because it is in sharp relief to other celebrity reality shows. She's not pathetic, or obnoxious, she's actually pretty sweet. She's also really normal, or edited that way.

My favorite clip was the guy who sang "Stay" on karaoke to her.

I'm shocked that something this positive is on E.

]]> http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/archives/2006/02/1_single.cfm http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/archives/2006/02/1_single.cfm Personal Mon, 06 Feb 2006 01:13:46 -0500 The Religous Right is Stupid It's not because of the views on religion, or the issues, or even Intelligent Design. No, I'm calling them stupid because they are pressuring to NBC affiliates not to air "The Book of Daniel." It's this new show with Aiden Quinn as an Episcopal priest with a disfunctional family. He also talks to Jesus, and Jesus talks back. Groups like James Dobson's Focus on the Family are against it because it portrays Jesus in a less than Christ-like manner. They've even managed to get two stations to drop the show.

Now, I'm disputing their claims. I agree that the project tends to de-Jesufy Jesus. However, I also think the project looks like it's going to suck. Go watch the trailer if you don't believe me (it's linked from the main page.) So it should get terrible ratings right? Not if news outlets are reporting that Christians are boycotting. Now everyone wants to see what the big deal is about.

In short, Religious Right, if you truly want this show to go away, Shut the hell up!

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So TiVo, tape, or pirate Craig's Variety Show Episode 2 this week Sunday, January 8, 2:40am

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I'm watching Fraggle Rock, and you aren't. Unless you are. In which case stop hidng in my living room.

 
]]> http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/archives/2006/01/fraggle_rock.cfm http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/archives/2006/01/fraggle_rock.cfm Entertainment Mon, 02 Jan 2006 11:44:20 -0500 Craig's Variety Show Episode 2 Finally After many tries, we finally have a date for Craig's Variety Show, Episode 2... It's NewYears Day at 6 AM Channel 12. I'm sure everyone will watch it...

Okay, I'm sure everyone will TiVo it right?

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I don't know if that makes me current or just really immature.

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Nevermind.. there's nothing similar about The Office and my job.

If you actualy read this Bob, I'm just kidding.

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I can't find it on TiVo. So you all have to stay up and watch it.

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Stay up and watch it... or just TiVo it.

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It's a good show (I've watched a couple episodes now.) So watch it, and hopefully we'll give my cousin more residual checks.

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So watch it.

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So make sure you block them off on your calendar. You don't want to miss it.

]]> http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/archives/2005/07/craigs_variety.cfm http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/archives/2005/07/craigs_variety.cfm Entertainment Tue, 12 Jul 2005 01:24:40 -0500 USA Character Campaign I'm a huge fan of USA's Sunday night line up. Specifically, The Dead Zone and The 4400. USA has a campaign titled "Characters Welcome" I can't help but find myself riveted by them. They're each little short stories with their characters. Johnny Smith from the Dead Zone sees a girl's doll blown up by her brother. Maya from The 4400 positions her friend just right to catch a homerun outside of a baseball stadium. It's a brilliant campaign because it gives us something we as viewers want to see, but never get to: our favorite characters on their day off. Pretty interesting, I think this is an awesome way to drum up excitement in the shows, while giving fans what they want.

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