This Day in Pop Culture for December 30
It was on this day that “Let’s Make a Deal” first hit the airwaves, the first NTSC color TVs became available and two Monkees were born!
Dove Awards 2020: The Winners
This year’s Dove Awards looked and felt different including new nominees like Gloria Gaynor and Kanye West. But the awards went to more traditional nominees.
A Very Different Dove Awards
Like most award shows this year, the 51st GMA Dove Awards will look a lot different this year for a variety of reasons. Sure, some changes have been made due to Covid-19 and social distancing issues, but some creative changes have been made as well.
What’s This? Christmas in October?
Not only is Jack Skellington celebrating Christmas in October. So are these folks.
Although Creepy, ‘Next’ is Great Fun
Described by FOX as a fact-based thriller, “Next” straddles the line between being over-the-top and creepily realistic.
This Day in Pop Culture for September 12
It was on this day in 1959 that the first TV show began airing episodes in full color.
‘Game On!’ is a Another Wasted Opportunity
CBS’s new sports/comedy/game show hybrid, Game On! led the pack in ratings last night, but that isn’t saying much. Apparently 4.53 million viewers tuned in for the show’s premiere, but … Continue Reading ‘Game On!’ is a Another Wasted Opportunity
This Day in Pop Culture for April 19
The Captain and Tennille sang “Love Will Keep Us Together”, Shirley Temple starred in a movie and ABC-TV began airing on this day in pop culture history.
Quibi: First Impressions of the Mini Programming Service
Quibi, the new micro programming streaming service from Jeffrey Katzenberg is up and running and like it’s choices in programs, the results are mixed.
(Updated!) How to Be Entertained When You’re Stuck at Home Because of a Stupid Virus
While the world isn’t coming to an end just yet, it sure feels like it for many people stuck inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Parasite’ Takes Over the Oscars
Whoa. I have to say, I was really surprised to see that this year’s Oscars was a lot less mean-spirited and politically-charged than in recent years. It was a refreshing change and hopefully one that will stick.
The 2020 Academy Awards
Maybe, just maybe this year will be different. In the fast few years, the glitz, and glamour of the award show is still intact, but the whole celebration of Hollywood and movie-making seems to have disappeared in favor of the cause of the day. (I wonder what color of ribbons everyone will be dressed with this year?) But as the say, the show must go on.
