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Tag Archives: TV
Ten planning lessons from mighty Los Angeles
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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Tagged art, Brady Bunch, Burbank, California, cities, commuter rail, Glendale, highways, Hollywood, LA, land use, light rail, Long Beach, Los Angeles, movies, Pasadena, planning, ports, Santa Monica, subways, transportation, trucks, TV
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Classic cartoon and comic strip rivals/adversaries
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
Posted in art, cartoons, Communications, culture, entertainment, family, film, fun, historic preservation, history, movies, pictures, satire, Television, writing
Tagged art, cartoons, characters, comic strips, drawing, fun, funny, TV
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Favorites of 2021 – TV/music/books/film
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
Posted in art, book reviews, books, culture, entertainment, film, fun, history, literature, movies, music, music reviews, songs, Television, video, writing
Tagged books, cinema, documentaries, film, movies, music, television, TV
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My favorite television “dramedies”
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
Posted in art, branding, culture, education, entertainment, fun, historic preservation, history, schools, Television, video
Tagged dramedies, entertainment, shows, television, TV
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Dynamic television cartoon duos
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
Posted in art, cartoons, Communications, culture, entertainment, fun, history, pictures, Television
Tagged animation, buddies, cartoons, duos, friends, pairs, pals, television, TV
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Favorite (and punniest) villain names of classic TV cartoons
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
Posted in art, cartoons, Communications, culture, entertainment, fun, Television, video
Tagged cartoons, characters, criminals, crooks, entertainment, evil-doer, fun, gangsters, hoodlums, hoods, puns, spies, television, TV, villains
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American TV situation comedy geography
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
Posted in advertising, art, cities, Communications, culture, entertainment, geography, history, Television
Tagged comedy, geography, humor, sitcoms, TV
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