Posts tagged "television"

Conan’s advice we can all use

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are probably acutely aware of the power struggle between Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and the executives at NBC. It’s been an interesting reflection on the current state of media – where old-school, “safe” comedy is threatened by a new approach in a very changing world. The truth...

Childhood Combinations

It doesn’t get much better than combining two of my more favorite childhood memories – The Muppet Show and Queen. The Muppets’ satirical look at pop culture is something that is sorely missed in today’s world. The current versions – mainly manifested in shows like The Family Guy – take a lowbrow approach that lacks...

Hey – Old Media

Hey, old media. I no longer look to you as a primary source of information in my life. Your definition of “news” – which tends to focus on who was recently murdered or the color of Britney Spear’s underwear – no longer interests me. You no longer entertain me while surrounding me with forced propaganda...