Things were a lot different back in 1965, let me assure you. There were only three commercial broadcast TV networks, cable was something you sent ahead of arriving in a port city and satellite was something that the Russians were sending into orbit faster than we were. And THE PRICE IS RIGHT had deteriorated in … Read more
I regularly post these musings to several social media platforms each day, if for no other reason than to optimize reach. Methinks maybe aggregate enough followers by being shared by some who are moved enough to do so for potential advertisers to take notice. When I was first exposed to third party website measurement via … Read more
I used to know someone very well whose solution to any family crisis was to open their checkbook. That’s especially easy to do when the majority of their net worth was either inherited or controlled through marriage. Show up in person to watch a child receive an honor from a national organization when it happened … Read more
Long before it became a date shrouded in a history of infamy, January 6th was always a fondly remembered date among the legions of true game show lovers. With today being the golden anniversary of when it was established, it’s especially celebratory. Fifty years ago today, a twice-failed game show pilot combining elements of hangman, … Read more
It’s a new year and it’s most definitely a new look for the bastard child of awards shows, the Golden Globes. The 82nd rendition of what is typically the de facto kickoff for awards season begins a new five-year commitment from CBS tonight, fresh off an impressive ratings increase that convinced them to do so. … Read more
Until about two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you who or what is a Justin Baldoni. I wasn’t a fan of JANE THE VIRGIN (quelle surprise) and I’m not in the demo or gender who might have been inclined to be a fan of his. I do confess to being familiar … Read more
NOTE: This musing also appears today on our sister site, www.thedoubleovertime.com. Please visit it regularly for coverage of sports of all sorts plus articles on technology. There was a pretty darn good college football game played yesterday. THE ATHLETIC’s Matt Baker enthusiastically provided details late yesterday: Notre Dame used a swarming defense and 54-second scoring … Read more
On the whole, 2024 was a pretty good year for Netflix, as anyone who may own a few shares of its stock can attest. And as if they needed any more good news to crow about, they sure got it in the form of season 2 of SQUID GAME, which finally dropped on Christmas Eve … Read more
Well, yahoo!! If you’re reading this, count yourself among those who actually were able to heed the sage and persistent advice to survive ’till ’25. And save for a few thrilling moments involving some New York baseball teams, good riddance to 2024. We’ve been on sort of a holiday from our usual musings of late, … Read more
1. A YEAR FROM NOW, MOI AND ANYONE ELSE READING THIS SEEKING SUCH WILL BE MORE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED OK, this final contribution to our year-end ten feels much more of a wish than a prediction. Depending upon what resource you rely on, we’re either on the verge of a renaissance of opportunity or we should … Read more