Category Archives: Television

Monikers/nicknames for film and movie-making hubs

Posted on August 10, 2022 by problogic

The allure of stardom not only applies to those in acting, but also the geographic locations where movie magic is made. The following list identifies those places around the globe where film/movie-making has been significant enough for the city/region/nation to … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Greed is destroying college football

Posted on July 1, 2022 by problogic

With today’s (July 1, 2022) announcement of USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten Conference in 2024, another nail has been hammered into the coffin of college football. Effectively, only two or three conferences (SEC, Big Ten, and ACC) … Continue reading →

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Best of 2022…thus far – UPDATED

Posted on June 23, 2022 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2022 to date, just beyond the midway point of the year. Enjoy! _______ TV Comedies The Wonder Years – ABC Call Me Kat – Fox The Conners – ABC American Auto – NBC … Continue reading →

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“Slow Horses” – a brilliant new spy series

Posted on June 2, 2022 by problogic

AppleTV has released yet another winner. Slow Horses, based on the book of the same name by author Mick Herron, was released in late April. The six-episode first season is a monumental triumph filled with great acting, superb writing, and … Continue reading →

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Working list – Favorite fictional spies of film and TV

Posted on May 19, 2022 by problogic

FILM James Bond – multiple actors (see image above) and multiple James Bond 007 films Ethan Hunt – Tom Cruise in multiple Mission Impossible films Jason Bourne – Matt Damon in multiple Bourne films George Smiley – Gary Oldman in … Continue reading →

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Working list – Favorite spy sagas based on true events

Posted on May 4, 2022 by problogic

To this blog author, spy stories are among the most thrilling and intriguing literature that can be read. This is especially the case for those stories that are based on actual historic events. The working list below identifies my favorite … Continue reading →

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Classic cartoon and comic strip rivals/adversaries

Posted on April 20, 2022 by problogic

Archie vs. Reggie Batman vs. Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, and other villains Buck Rogers vs. Killer Kane Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd Bugs Bunny vs. Yosemite Sam Dagwood vs. Mr. Dithers Dexter vs. Susan “Mandark” … Continue reading →

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Favorites of 2021 – TV/music/books/film

Posted on December 10, 2021 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2021, as updated through 12/30/21. This post will continue to be updated as needed through the end of 2021. Enjoy! TV Comedies Ted Lasso The Wonder Years The Conners American Auto Solar Opposites … Continue reading →

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My favorite television “dramedies”

Posted on May 6, 2021 by problogic

Busy Phillips, James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr, and Samm Levine. Throw in occasional and/or guest appearances by Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia of Handmaid’s Tale), Joanna Garcia (Reba), Rashida Jones (The Office and … Continue reading →

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Dynamic television cartoon duos

Posted on March 24, 2021 by problogic

A little cartoon fun by listing some of the best animated duos on television. In most cases, these pairs are buddies, but in a few cases they are actually opponents, such as with Tom and Jerry and Roadrunner and Wile … Continue reading →

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