Because I’m Not Busy Enough…
I’ve agreed to cohost a TV show for Rogers London, airing this fall. But production is already underway due to the enthusiasm of my cohost. …
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Super Steamed
This steams me like Marilyn Monroe’s butt over a sewer grate.  And although it happened one week ago, my outrage has only grown. …
Cutting the Cable and Dish
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 …
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Life On The G List
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. …
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Review: My Mother was Nuts by Penny Marshall
Admittedly, I’m a sucker for dishy, insider stories from those who have made their living in some form of popular entertainment. …
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Spoiler Alert! On Spoiler Alerts (Includes a Breaking Bad Spoiler)
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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Keeping the Show in Show Business
A recent media blitz by a comedy legend disappointed me greatly.  And so I randt. …
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On the Fringe
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 …
Naked Truth TV
For anyone who wishes, this is my appearance on Rogers TV London’s Daytime on Thursday of last week. …
Elise’s Last Day
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. …
Bigger Than a Boo-Boo
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 …
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Give Your TV a New Look – House Proud, Sun Media
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. …
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Niche Programming
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 …
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So Long, Duke
A long-time employee of CKNX-TV in Wingham died on Friday. Â John “Duke” Day was 86. Â Oh, the stories he told! …
So Long, Sherwood
The man who was responsible for a lot of my (and millions of others’) childhood entertainment died yesterday. 
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Be Me Ever So Humble
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. …
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