In the 80s I was hooked on Dallas and Falcon Crest. If I didn’t get my weekly fix, I went nuts. They were both addicting, and I didn’t know how I was going to cope after they were canceled. A few weeks ago, another soap opera announced it was ending its run. The daily drama had characters crazier than JR ever could be. You know what show I’m talking about We watched in … [Read more...]
Take a Vacation on Your TV Screen by Watching Britbox
Your TV Screen can be your window to the world especially now while travel is on hold. In addition to all the regular shows you watch, you can get glimpses of your bucket list destinations streaming on various channels. I got a chance to check out Britbox and was immediately drawn to two shows based on their locations. Life on the Caribbean The first show I watched was … [Read more...]
Boomer Brands: Winners and Losers: Book Review
It’s an interesting phenomenon that as we age, we become more nostalgic. We look back fondly on old memories from our childhood. Many of those memories are related to favorite brands in such kid-oriented categories as cereal, soft drinks, and snack food. One reason you may recall brands when you were growing up: You associate them with the comfort and security of your … [Read more...]
Looking for TV Shows to Enjoy? Here are Some to Consider
Doug is a member of the Television Academy and every year we attend a series of events that feature a screening, Q & A and reception for shows up for Emmy consideration. The field has gotten so huge it’s overwhelming. It’s a party every night and I don’t have to cook dinner. I thought I’d feature a few of my favorites for Emmys 2019 consideration. Emmys 2019 Most of … [Read more...]
Emmy FYC Frenzy – Is Television Content on Overload?
I’m been going from one Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) screening to another. Doug is a member of the TV Academy and I’ve been his plus one guest. It’s always fun but the plethora of television shows on major networks and cable is overwhelming. How is it possible to keep up, especially if you're addicted to the news like me? We have basic cable, so we depend on our … [Read more...]
