Uncategorized’MILF Island,’ 30 Rock and the final days of broadcast TVWith the series finale at hand, Jaime Weinman explains what it did so well
TelevisionThe influence of this year’s U.S. election on U.S. televisionHint: it’s certainly more than 2008, and definitely more than 2004
TelevisionTelevision’s mid-life crisisA show can be a hit, but if its viewers are over 49, chances are it’ll get the axe
UncategorizedDeath Slots: No Longer Deadly?There are a couple of things worth looking out for when it comes to U.S. TV ratings this week. Last week two shows did pretty well...
UncategorizedExpect More, Enjoy LessOne thing I didn’t mention in my 30 Rock post below is that because I don’t consider it a genuinely great show, I enjoy almost...
UncategorizedThe 30 Rock backlash beginsWhy it’s never been great and is probably as good as it’s ever going to be
UncategorizedThe Cold, Cold EmmysWell, there isn’t a lot to say about them, since they mostly gave the awards to the same people as last year. I keep thinking that...
UncategorizedDr. Honeydew Had Way More to Do Than Pete HornbergerBrian Lynch’s comparison of 30 Rock and The Muppet Show is very apropos (especially considering the Muppet appearance on a recent...
UncategorizedThe End of the Regular TV SeasonI think 30 Rock ’s last big meta-joke, about the fact that a "year" on TV ends when the season does ("What are you talking about?...
UncategorizedComedy Tonight -- Which Is To Say, Comedy Last NightSome Friday comedy thoughts: - The excellent season finale of The Office didn’t have a tag (a scene before the closing credits but...