Category Archives: Television

SitCombat: 5/10/12

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

The future of the Office and 30 Rock is still in doubt, although both may be moving toward official renewals. Both also may wind up knowing going in that next season will be their last. 30 Rock moves along a … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 5/3/12

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

There’s no elaborate introduction necessary this week.  The fact of the matter is that 30 Rock has claimed victory a record nine straight weeks.  Given the struggles of the Office of late, Alec Baldwin and company have a terrific opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Company Man

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Yesterday, April 29th, was World Wish Day.  It’s a day that celebrates the legacy of the Make-a-Wish Foundation “with wishes being granted worldwide.  It’s a day to think about how wishing makes our world better.” Those are the words of … Continue reading →

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A Simple Formula

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Gawker’s latest in a 374-part series about the “racist” HBO show Girls includes a reference to searching for a “Black Costanza,” meaning someone on television to whom black viewers may relate—but who also happens to look like them. I think I’ve tracked … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/26/12

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

As the barren, post-apocalyptic world of the Office scrambles to find fresh water and seeks shelter in a burned-out building on a charred city street, 30 Rock loads up with a live episode for a possible ninth consecutive victory. I … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/19/12

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

The Office may be on its last legs.  That’s a simple reality.  Cast members are getting involved in other projects right and left, and the instability in front of and behind the camera appears to have taken a toll on … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/12/12

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

30 Rock has forged a SitCombat dynasty in recent weeks. Tina Fey and company have racked up a half-dozen consecutive victories with no end in sight. The wrap of Archer and the repeated re-runs (is the redundant?) by the Office … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/5/12

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

30 Rock’s stranglehold on SitCombat continued with a fifth straight win on March 29th.  The absence of Archer following the completion of its third season has removed much of the competition (and, so far, suspense) from SitCombat. The Office has … Continue reading →

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Presidented Without Comment

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

I was watching the most recent non-rerun edition of Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago when it dawned on me that the venerable late-night sketch comedy show hadn’t told a joke adverse to President Obama for three consecutive episodes. … Continue reading →

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Approximately XXVIII Thoughts About WrestleMania

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

WrestleMania XXVIII (“28″ for you non-Romans) provided a puzzling hodge-podge of sports entertainment that ran the gamut from sublime to ridiculous to ill-advised.  I’m not sure where exactly to place the aggregate, but it felt less-than-spectacular. Relax.  This won’t be … Continue reading →

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