I’ve fallen into the Aaron Sorkin trap, again

I just love all television shows written by Aaron Sorkin and I’ve finally figured out why: Sports Night: Show about the behind-the-scenes of producing a daily sports television show. Main character, female executive producer of television show.  She has this “thing” with another main character on the show, who also happens to anchor the sports…

What I’m Watching – May 2013 TV Update

OK guys….House of Cards…I’m obsessed! If you don’t know about it – you may be living under a rock…or I don’t have a life…either way. WOW. If you like a good political drama, this is the show for you. What you need to know…Kevin Spacey kicks some ass….Robin Wright is scary good…and there’s a great…

Video Vault: Old embarrassing high school videos

My high school had a pretty awesome television program.  Remember, this was back in 1990-1994, before everyone had a camera in their pocket. I was super lucky that we had this amazing technology and resources back then.  It really did point me in the direction where I’ve taken my career. My senior year, I even…

FCC complaints against Saturday Night Live

The website GovernmentAttic.org files Freedom of Information Acts and posts the pdf files to the internet.  While this may sound like a yawn-fest to some of you, to me it’s nerd heaven.  But today, a gem.  FCC complaints against Saturday Night Live from 2008-2012 were posted.  Hundreds of pages of complaints from people across the…

Tina Fey tackles more topics that mirror my life

There are countless episodes of 30 Rock where my husband and I have wondered out-loud…is our house bugged?  Perhaps my office is bugged?  Is someone stealing my life and then writing about it on tv? There are the obvious similarities to myself and Tina Fey.  Her character, Liz Lemon works in television with a bunch…