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Bent, now being ignored by NBC! | Promotional photo courtesy of NBC

NBC’s ‘Bent’: Completely Ignored and Equally Delightful

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In case you didn’t already know (and you probably do), NBC isn’t exactly the big network on campus. Still struggling to dig its way out of fourth place, the National Broadcasting [...]

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Mar 30, 2012 | Leave a response

six seasons and a movie, twelve seasons and a theme park

The Return of the King . . . of Sitcoms with Small Audiences

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It’s crucial that a TV show be supported by its fanbase. In an advertising-driven business, it doesn’t matter how critically acclaimed a series is. If it’s on network TV, it [...]

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Mar 9, 2012 | Leave a response

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Fan Backlash to Rihanna’s Collaboration With Chris

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In the early morning of February 8th, 2009, just hours before some of the most iconic music stars would head to the Grammys, Chris Brown became infamous for abusing his [...]

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Mar 5, 2012 | 1 Response

Charlie Sheen's making a TV return. | Photo courtesy of Angela George via Wikimedia Commons

A Quick Look at Developing TV Shows

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Television pilot season is in full swing, with recent days bringing a slew of casting news for both broadcast networks and cable favorites. Some shows, like Charlie Sheen’s TV version [...]

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Mar 1, 2012 | Leave a response

Cougar Town Promotional Photo | Courtesy of ABC

Don’t Judge A TV Show by Its Terrible Name: In Defense of Cougar Town

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Like anything else, TV shows often catch a bad rap for no apparent reason or a very stupid one. In no case is this more apparent than the case of [...]

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Feb 27, 2012 | Leave a response

Boston mayor Thomas Menino. Now imagine how much more interesting this picture would be with Padma in it. | Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Dan4th Nicholas.

Could Boston Host a Top Chef Season?

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Boston mayor Thomas Menino has taken to the Twitters to alert citizens of the biggest issue our fair city faces: that Boston should host the next season of Top Chef. [...]

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Feb 27, 2012 | 2 Responses

At first, I was worried about her adorable outfits being replaced by the Cheerios uniform. Now I have slightly bigger concerns. | Promotional photo courtesy of Fox TV

The Gleecap: “On My Way”

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The Gleecap is a column dedicated to recap and review the zany antics that occur in each episode of the television show Glee. Blog posts will be released each Wednesday following an episode. Beware, [...]

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Feb 22, 2012 | Leave a response

Popular shows become prisoners to their own audience. | Promotional photo courtesy of FOX TV

Past Their Prime: When TV Shows Need To Be Euthanized

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Last week, Fox announced that House’s eighth season will be the end of its run. While it’s sometimes hard to see a well-liked show get canceled, sometimes it’s long overdue. [...]

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Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a response

And I am telling you, you're going to love her performance | Photo courtesy of Fox TV

The Gleecap: “Heart”

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The Gleecap is a column dedicated to recap and review the zany antics that occur in each episode of the television show Glee. Blog posts will be released each Wednesday following an episode. Beware, [...]

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Feb 15, 2012 | Leave a response

The Tardis

English Breakfast: Let Your Freak Flag Fly

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As my fellow Quad writer Joel explained in the first installment of “English Breakfast,” we will typically focus on our culinary adventures during our four-month stay here in London. However, for [...]

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Feb 13, 2012 | Leave a response

Either I just had a Stroke or Cee Lo is Dr. Evil | Courtesy of NBC

Clearly, We Wanna Hear More People Sing

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If there’s one type of programming that’s reached a point of saturation on network TV, it’s the vocal competition series. Ever since American Idol exploded into a gigantic phenomenon (one [...]

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Feb 10, 2012 | Leave a response

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Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best, or Just Better Than the Worst?

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This past Sunday, Super Bowl XLVI pulled in record-breaking numbers, with approximately 111.3 million people viewing the event. Some people tuned in for the intense sitting-on-the-edge-of-the-seat game, in which the [...]

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Feb 9, 2012 | Leave a response