Tag Archives: TV

Favorites of 2022 in entertainment

Posted on December 17, 2022 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2022. Enjoy! Most iconic moment in entertainment in 2022 Jenna Ortega’s dance scene in Wednesday – Thank goodness she helped put Will Smith’s unacceptable attack on Chris Rock in the rearview mirror and … Continue reading →

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Ten planning lessons from mighty Los Angeles

Posted on November 14, 2022 by problogic

Despite its detractors, every time I’m in Los Angeles, the city impresses me more. From the first time in 1970 to just recently, the changes are palpable, especially the move(s) away from being so car-centric and increased densification. Below, is … 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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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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Favorite (and punniest) villain names of classic TV cartoons

Posted on January 26, 2021 by problogic

Listed below are my favorite villain names from classic television cartoons (1950-1980). Some are funny, some are quite punny, and all of them successfully get the point across that these are villains without being overly scary, offensive, or gross. … Continue reading →

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American TV situation comedy geography

Posted on October 9, 2020 by problogic

While many television shows are situated in unnamed or imaginary places, many others are located in specific cities and towns across the county. This following list identifies the metropolitan areas where TV situation comedies were/are located geographically. Not surprisingly, Greater … Continue reading →

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