The Lost Room
May 14, 2007
Originally airing on the Sci Fi Channel, The Lost Room (2006) is a mini-series that blends The X-Files with David Lynch in an intriguing way. Detective Joe Miller (Krause) investigates a bizarre double homicide with his partner. They track down a witness...
Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show
May 3, 2007
The Larry Sanders Show was a brilliant satirical, behind-the-scenes look at a late night talk show and its vain, neurotic host (Shandling), his weasely sidekick Hank Kingsley (Tambor), the gruff, kiss-ass producer Arthur (Torn), and the other, long-suffering...
WKRP in Cincinnati: Season 1
May 1, 2007
WKRP in Cincinnati was hardly a groundbreaking sitcom when it debuted on television in the fall of 1978 but it was very funny, thanks in large part to good writing and a talented ensemble cast. The show featured the perfect combination of the right material...
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Season 4
March 12, 2007
Before he was a Bad Boy, before he was in Pursuit of Happyness, before he was kicking intergalactic alien ass, Will Smith was The Fresh Prince. In 1990, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was introduced to the world and it’s one of those shows that even though...
Anything But Love: Volume 1
February 24, 2007
The problem inherent in any television show that revolves around the sexual tension between its two romantic leads is how do you keep the audience interested after the thrill of the chase is gone? Once the anticipation of the potential couple hooking...
The Best of the Electric Company, Volume 2
December 19, 2006
The folks at the Shout Factory continue to tap into Generation X nostalgia with a new volume of memorable episodes from the much beloved children’s educational program, The Electric Company. It was a rare show that attempted to teach kids the fundamentals...
Alias: Season 5
December 14, 2006
Some fans questioned J.J. Abrams’ decision to incorporate Jennifer Garner’s pregnancy into the Alias television series. It is not known for sure if there was any connection but the show struggled ratings-wise and this was not helped by the lack of...
Inside the Actors Studio: Icons
December 11, 2006
Since 1994, Bravo has aired Inside the Actors Studio, a program that explores, in depth, the art of acting and directing. The Actors Studio was created in 1947 based on the acting principles of Constantin Stanislavski and guided by its leader Lee Strasberg...
Bones: Season 1
December 8, 2006
CSI and its various offspring continue to garner strong ratings on television as people are fascinated with how the authorities use state-of-the-art technology to solve crimes. The latest incarnation is Bones, a T.V. show that takes the CSI template and...
My Name is Earl: Season 1
November 15, 2006
The rest of the world has finally realized what fans of Kevin Smith’s movies already knew for years – Jason Lee is a very funny guy. He established his comedic credibility with classic performances in Mallrats (1995) and Chasing Amy (1997) and had...
