Tag Archives: NBC

David Letterman, Full Circle

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Tom Garrett

I don’t know which fact is more surprising (depressing?): 1. David Letterman is older than Johnny Carson was when Carson retired. 2. I’m older than David Letterman was when he began hosting Late Night. When Johnny Carson aired his final Tonight … Continue reading →

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The Tonight Show’s Forgotten Host

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Tom Garrett

Jimmy Fallon’s ascension to the Tonight Show throne – even if that chair doesn’t have the luster it once did – is imminent. With the Winter Olympics looming, NBC has begun promoting the new Tonight Show heavily.  Two things have jumped out … Continue reading →

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What Media Bias Looks Like

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tom Garrett

Partisan complaints about media bias are nothing new.  Conservatives have long argued that most mainstream print and television outlets tilt left.  Progressives counter this assertion by suggesting that, despite the dearth of conservatives among MSM journalism, the companies that run … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 1/19/12

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Tom Garrett

30 Rock took the first SitCombat win of 2012, but Tina Fey and company didn’t have to tangle with Archer. The much-anticipated return of the FX comedy comes after a strong run to end the second season, followed by a … Continue reading →

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An Abridged History of the Super Bowl Post-Game Show

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

If my lifestyle rose to the level of a religion, or even a broad spirituality, this evening would be one of the holiest of the year. Tonight marks the start of the NFL season, the fantasy football season, and worthwhile … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 5/19/11

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Tonight marked the much-ballyhooed season finale of the Office as the Carell-less future of the show looms in the fall. Since the Office is the last of the three “SitCombat” regulars to wrap for the year, this also means that … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/14/11

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Tom Garrett

For the first time in a long time, we had three new episodes going head-to-head-to-head on Thursday night. Archer has managed to wear the crown the past two weeks with episodes that probably would have won even going up against … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/17/11

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Can the long-awaited cinematic tale of Michael Scarn top defending champ 30 Rock, or will Sterling Archer’s own action / intrigue (and Burt Reynolds references) allow upstart Archer to take the crown from venerable and little-watched NBC fare? Here’s how … Continue reading →

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SitCombat

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I only watch about eight television shows on anything resembling a regular basis.  I realized recently that three of those shows are sitcoms airing on Thursday nights. I usually watch all three and informally think to myself, “Show X won … Continue reading →

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