Emmy nominees to be announced today

The nominations for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced at 8:30 PDT.  At that time I'll write today's post, giving my reaction.   So come back later today.    I'm sure there'll be some snark and celebration. ...

MacArthur Park

MacArthur Park by Richard Harris came on the radio recently. It’s a song I’ve heard a thousand times. It would have been more but I clicked to other stations half the time.  I don't particularly love it, but I don't dislike it either. It...

My salute to Sgt. Bilko

Here’s an extra Friday Question I wanted to sneak in early:T.J. asks: What are your thoughts on Sgt. Bilko? First off, let’s be clear, there is only ONE Sgt. Bilko – and that is the television series starring Phil Silvers. The movie adaptation with...

TV truths or myths?

Here are some TV truths and myths. See how many you agree with.Actors who can play good villains are also good at comedy.In many cases this is true. The first time I ever saw Kurtwood Smith it was in the original ROBOCOP film. There was something...

For anyone who hates assholes that text in theaters...

You're going to love this.Update: And reader Pat alerted me to this: Patti LuPone stops a performance of GYPSY in 2009 to throw out some shithead who was taking pictures. Earlier this week Patti took a cellphone away from a theatergoer who was texted....

R.I.P. Roger Rees

So sorry to hear of the passing of Roger Rees. He was 71. For several years he played Robin Colcord on CHEERS. Roger was the consummate actor and consummate gentleman. I always thought he had a tough role. He was the “new guy," somewhat of...