It looks like the country’s broadcast regulator is finally catching up with the wants of the people, at least in one regard. They’re getting down to the finer points of changing the way we subscribe to cable and satellite television channels. Â …
Last week, our local daily’s online poll question was, have you ever Googled yourself? It has been years since I plugged my name into Google so just for kicks, I did and I was surprised by what turned up. …
Yeah, you remember what I said about Duck Dynasty? I take it all back. …
Admittedly, I’m a sucker for dishy, insider stories from those who have made their living in some form of popular entertainment. …
Deep, passionate and fascinating discussions took place this week on social media and in real life about spoiler alerts.  Although we’ve discussed it before, and I’ve jokingly taken to Twitter to warn against anyone spoiling things for me, it has really stepped up in light of the Breaking Bad finale. …
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A recent media blitz by a comedy legend disappointed me greatly.  And so I randt. …
Our bedroom curtains needed replacing. …
One of the best mainstream TV shows in recent memory signed off for good on Friday night. Â And unlike so many shows before it, its finale tied things up intelligently and appropriately, leaving fans with a chuckle and a tear. Â …
For anyone who wishes, this is my appearance on Rogers TV London’s Daytime on Thursday of last week. …
This summer our newsroom grew from 3 to 4 people with the addition of Blackburn London’s paid summer news intern.  That person is Elise Copps-Smith and today is her last day as she goes back to Fanshawe College to finish her course. …
What will it take to stop the child abuse “reality” shows that have taken hold, especially on TLC? Â The L used to be for Learning. Â Now it’s about Loot. Â …
A prevailing decorating philosophy has required a chic family home to appear as if a television doesn’t exist. The so-called idiot box gets hidden away in an armoire or worse, relegated to a man-land in the basement.  Guests are meant to believe the home’s occupants would never be so gauche as to glom onto the latest hit show. The TV is only brought out from its hiding place when the prying eyes of strangers aren’t about. …
Do you remember when we entered the 500+ channel universe and everyone said there will be all sorts of programming to appeal to every teeny tiny niche market? Â …
A long-time employee of CKNX-TV in Wingham died on Friday. Â John “Duke” Day was 86. Â Oh, the stories he told! …
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I don’t think Jay Leno is the funniest comedian ever but he is a survivor and now a legend who took over the reins of The Tonight Show from Johnny Carson 17 years ago today and that in itself earns him a measure of respect. …
“I ALWAYS find it funny that so much skin-cream advertising features, like, Jessica Alba. She’s gorgeous and 12!” — Brooke Shields to More Magazine. …