I thought it was a lot when American Idol had us hooked for four hours a week.
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Football Season
by Ronald A. Rowe on September 17th, 2010 | WMG
Every year there is an event that causes a seismic shift in the TV watching landscape. Every September, fringe shows in my TV watching schedule get bumped aside to make room for football. I've already written a column about my joy and rapture at the return of the NFL over at our sister site, Buzzer Eagle. I do think it's worth mentioning here, however, just how much of an impact that NFL season has on our collective TV schedule.
I thought it was a lot when American Idol had us hooked for four hours a week.
I thought it was a lot when American Idol had us hooked for four hours a week.
Ninja Warrior 25
by Ronald A. Rowe on August 27th, 2010 | WMG
Every six months or so, the G4 Network serves up an evening of programming worth watching. Last weekend, G4 devoted a Saturday evening to the biannual showing of Ninja Warrior. If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s OK. Most people outside of Japan aren’t.
Despite its relative obscurity, Ninja Warrior is the predecessor and superior of ABC’s hit Wipeout. Ninja Warrior, known as Sasuke in Japan, debuted in 1997. America didn’t get her first taste of the competition until 2005 when G4, a cable network known primarily for pushing the bounds of good taste,
Despite its relative obscurity, Ninja Warrior is the predecessor and superior of ABC’s hit Wipeout. Ninja Warrior, known as Sasuke in Japan, debuted in 1997. America didn’t get her first taste of the competition until 2005 when G4, a cable network known primarily for pushing the bounds of good taste,
2010 Winter Olympics
by Michele on February 12th, 2010 | TV News
The Winter Olympics begin today in Vancouver. NBC begins broadcasting at 7:30 pm EDT and will air the opening ceremonies. If you are planning on watching tonight's events, here is some information worth noting:
1. The opening ceremonies begin at 6:00 pm PT. So, if you live on the east coast and want to watch the whole ceremony, you should plan on being awake past 10 pm. Of course, it is Friday, so most likely you can sleep in on Saturday, if you're not a late night person.
2. During the opening ceremonies, "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" will
1. The opening ceremonies begin at 6:00 pm PT. So, if you live on the east coast and want to watch the whole ceremony, you should plan on being awake past 10 pm. Of course, it is Friday, so most likely you can sleep in on Saturday, if you're not a late night person.
2. During the opening ceremonies, "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" will
