Archive for March 2008

23

Mar

2008

The Best And Worst Paranormal Reality Shows

Posted by Lee Ann
Growing up in a house where paranormal activity was the norm, I have always had an interest in the paranormal. Thanks to the many channels available to me, I can now indulge that interest by watching shows that focus on the paranormal. Paranormal investigations and ghost hunting are hot topics, and there are several shows that I watch. My top pick for a paranormal investigative program is SciFi's "Ghost Hunters", featuring The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) team founded by Rhode Island residents Grant Wilson and Jason Hawes. This team investigates the paranormal, but unlike most groups, they...

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19

Mar

2008

Indecency and the FCC

Posted by Erin Steiner
Everybody knows that certain words are not allowed on television or on radio. But what do you do when you have a live broadcast and somebody lets one of those words fly? The FCC has been working on fining these broadcasts and is so backed up, that only now are they getting to broadcasts that aired in 2002 and 2003.  Now the Supreme Court is stepping in. A report released by the Associated Press on March 17, says that the Supreme Court is going to get involved in the prosecuting of live broadcasts. There are many people...

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17

Mar

2008

The Pain That is the Disney Channel

Posted by TK
As a father of two pre-teen daughters, I am constantly inundated with the world of Disney. My entertainment is filled with Radio Disney on my satellite radio and the Disney Channel on our TV. So, on this fine evening I have relegated myself to a half hour of punishment of watching an episode of Suite Life of Zach and Cody. Watching this is really painful for any adult who has more than six brain cells, but for your reading pleasure I wanted to give you a play-by-play of this riveting television event:

17

Mar

2008

The Return of the New Shows

Posted by TK
With the writer's strike completely settled and the new season about to begin for most of the top shows, I thought it might be helpful to see when all of the new shows return:
  • Two and a Half Men - March 17th
  • How I Met Your Mother - March 17th
  • CSI Miami - March 24th
  • Cold Case - March 30th
  • Criminal Minds - April 2nd
  • My Name is Earl - April 3rd
  • CSI - April 3rd
  • Boston Legal - April 8th
  • 30 Rock - April 10th
  • The Office - April 10th
  • Desperate Housewives - April 13th
  • Law & Order : SVU - April 15th
  • Grey's Anatomy - April 24th
  • House - April 28th
Pop some...

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13

Mar

2008

The Perils of Reality TV

Posted by LJ Dovichi
I avoided watching reality TV like the plague. I couldn't imagine the appeal and I was vocal in my opinions. So, I was careful not to watch because I knew if I didn't watch them, there was no possible chance I'd get sucked into them and end up looking like a fool. Also, I'd tune out conversations on the shows and their contestants for the very same reasons. With firm resolve, I managed to steer clear of Survivor, sidestep Amazing Race, and keep away from American Idol -- even when William Hung was sweeping the nation. And I was right. Sadly,...

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