As usual for the blog, here’s my thoughts on the cartoon character balloons announced for this … 2015 Macy’s and Chicago Thanksgiving parade balloonsRead more
TV
No more MDA Labor Day weekend telethons
Labor Day weekend is here once more. However, if you’re looking for the annual Labor Day … No more MDA Labor Day weekend telethonsRead more
“Sesame Street” to air on HBO; what does it mean for PBS’ future?
What does the future hold for “Sesame Street” now that it’s switching its first-run episodes from public broadcaster PBS to HBO?
The Muppets are coming back to ABC this fall
ABC’s announced its new fall lineup of shows, and among the newcomers are a revival of … The Muppets are coming back to ABC this fallRead more
End of an era: the last US broadcast network TV shows finally switch from SD to HD
CBS became the last major American broadcast TV network to fully switch to high definition (HD) broadcasting.
The Disney Channel finally introduces LGBT characters
While LGBT characters have made inroads into various other areas of media as characters, children’s media … The Disney Channel finally introduces LGBT charactersRead more
The 1960s Batman TV series will be released to home video in 2014
Not a hoax, not a dream, and not an imaginary story… news came today that one … The 1960s Batman TV series will be released to home video in 2014Read more
Marvel announces four new direct-to-Netflix TV shows plus a “Defenders” miniseries
On the heels of news about Marvel’s new Muslim superheroine comes even more news from Marvel: … Marvel announces four new direct-to-Netflix TV shows plus a “Defenders” miniseriesRead more
The pros and cons of the 2012 Olympics on NBC
I was originally going to hold off on writing this until this year’s Olympics were over, … The pros and cons of the 2012 Olympics on NBCRead more
WISN-TV off of Time-Warner Cable in Milwaukee; thousands denied “Ellen” reruns
While I’m sure this will eventually be resolved (no doubt at the expense of seeing my … WISN-TV off of Time-Warner Cable in Milwaukee; thousands denied “Ellen” rerunsRead more