random olympics: nbc’s dumbed down games racket
For years, I’ve been critical of TV coverage of the Olympic Games by the United States media. They think that…
nbc: building a bridge back to the 20th century at conan’s expense
Conan O’Brien got screwed. Let’s face it: when NBC, currently mired in a ratings abyss, decided to “fix” its primetime…
fallen icons
This was going to be a post about my most recent cycling adventures, but that will have to wait. This…
a rock giant, a chanteuse, and one of the best
Friday the 13th was a day of highs and lows. Let me start with the highs (and a quip or…
too damn early
Saw my first Christmas-themed advert on TV this morning – from Hallmark, of course. It scared the pants off of…
tuesday quick quips
Some things that have crossed my mind today: WAMU’s decision to relegate their bluegrass programming to the HD range is…
again, olbermann is spot-on
Keith Olbermann is a rare entity in journalism these days: a man who knows no fear, and who is willing…
talkin’ pepper
Sgt. Pepper, that is. Check out my latest post over at Selective Service. Anything else to report? Not really. Did…
who’s the hoya connection….
….at Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? I mean, there’s a Wisconsin Ave GUTS sign in one of the dressing…