Tag Archives: Television

Things I Learned by Watching the Comedy Awards

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Owner and President of SCTV, Guy Caballero, once came up with a brilliant plan: Stage an awards show on his network that would be a thinly-veiled, self-serving way to promote SCTV itself by handing out the lion’s share of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Television | Tagged Bill Murray, Comedy, Comedy Awards, Comedy Central, Commentary, David Letterman, Television, TV, Will Ferrell | Leave a comment

SitCombat: 4/7/11

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Another blissful night with two previously-reviewed episodes awaits me before NBC comes back strong for the home stretch of the 2010-11 season. Tonight, we get the Todd Packer episode on The Office, followed by the Queen of Jordan episode from … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Archer, Commentary, Pam Poovey, Queen of Jordan, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Television, The Office, Todd Packer, TV | Leave a comment

SitCombat: 3/31/11

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m in for a treat tonight, as both The Office and 30 Rock were reruns. Why will that be a treat? Because I happened to have reviewed both of these particular episodes previously. It’s cut-and-paste time! Maybe I’ll get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Archer, Commentary, Reviews, Sitcoms, Television, The Office, TV | Leave a comment

SitCombat 3/24/11

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m not sure why the NBC shows would want to go head-to-head with the third round* of the NCAA Tournament, rather than waiting one more week to come back, but they didn’t. Poor strategy aside, we got three new episodes … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Archer, Commentary, Liz Lemon, Magnum p.i., Michael Scott, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Steve Carell, Television, The Office, TV | Leave a comment

And . . . We’re Back.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

After a two-week slowdown caused by other commitments, we’re back at full speed. Well, such as it is. Up first is a two-part podcast. Tom and Mike transition from one topic to another like the Frogger of yore diligently hopping … Continue reading →

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Even the Color Commentator Thinks the Sixers Are Dull

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

From the narcolepsy department* comes this gem: Sixers color man Eric Snow suddenly falls asleep during a broadcast from a few weeks back. It happens over a minute into this clip, and most bizarre is the fact that he’s totally … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television, Videos | Tagged Basketball, Broadcasting, Commentary, Eric Snow, Narcolepsy, NBA, Sports, Television, TV | Leave a comment

SitCombat 3/17/11

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I wasn’t originally planning on doing a SitCombat article this week. Two reasons: One, the NCAA Tournament takes precedence over my viewing schedule. Two, I thought 30 Rock was going to be another rerun this week. It turns out, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, Archer, Commentary, H. Jon Benjamin, Jack Donaghy, Jane Krakowski, Liz Lemon, Queen of Jordan, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Television, Tina Fey, TV | Leave a comment

SitCombat: 3/10/11

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The NBC shows are still in reruns, which could open the door for Archer to retain its title after a very strong showing last week. The Office offered up Andy’s fake seminar, 30 Rock refreshed our memories on Tracy’s battle … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Archer, Commentary, Rachel Harris, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Steve Carell, Television, The Office, Tina Fey | Leave a comment

Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Clive Anderson vs. The Bee Gees

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tom Garrett

In light of, um, recent events, I thought now might be an opportune time to delve into the subject of awkward moments in the history of television / music / movies / etc. This forgotten (or, in America, unseen) gem … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music, Television, Videos | Tagged Awkwardness, Bee Gees, Clive Anderson, Commentary, Music, Television, TV, Videos | 25 Comments

SitCombat: 3/3/11

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Tom Garrett

We have an abbreviated edition of SitCombat this week, as NBC pulled a fast one, showing six consecutive episodes of the Office. All were reruns. So, while I would normally review all three series, even if only some were airing … Continue reading →