Happy Valentine's Day

Most guys don’t love Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday designed to trap them. If you’re dating more than one woman, you’re dead. If you get the wrong gift, you’re dead. If the gift is too cheap or too elaborate, you’re dead. If you get her a humorous...

R.I.P. Gary Owens

Every career starts with that first person who believed in you and gave you a chance; who saw potential in you when others didn’t. For me, that person was Gary Owens. He passed away last night. He was 80.  I'm heartsick. You’re all familiar...

Friday (the 13th) Questions

Wow.  Two scary days in a row -- Friday the 13th and then Valentine's Day.  For a little distraction here are some Friday Questions.  Michelle L. leads off: I just recently read "Why Are You So Sad" by Jason Porter. One of the characters...

Great advice for young TV writers

... that doesn't come from me.  It's from Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who is currently the showrunner of Syfy’s “Helix.”   He posted a series of Tweets that blogger Kate O'Hare compiled (You still with me?  I know -- lots of names being tossed...

Bob Dylan Sings Frank Sinatra

As strange at that seems, it's true. As per the press release:Bob Dylan has released Shadows in the Night, a studio album featuring interpretations of Frank Sinatra tracks. The collection of 10 songs and standards was released today via Columbia Records,...

Brian Williams, Jon Stewart, Kanye, Uma, and random (a)musings

In no particular order of importance: Comedy Central – please don’t let Larry Wilmore replace Jon Stewart. Like everyone else, I’m bummed about Stewart leaving THE DAILY SHOW. How will Millennials get their news now?But seriously, it is not a national...