http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:58:50 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:16:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d16-After-40-years-Sesame-Street-still-has-that-it-factor?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner I saw a lot of Facebook status updates recently about the 40 year anniversary of the iconic kids' show Sesame Street.  My husband and I were just saying that it seems odd that it was nearly brand new when we were watching it as kids.&nbsp... television Sesame Street Cameron Diaz Michelle Obama Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:16:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d16-After-40-years-Sesame-Street-still-has-that-it-factor?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d13-30-Rock-has-lost-a-bit-of-its-former-magic?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Many of you Lost fans probably remember that period of time about two seasons ago when the show seemed to veer off track, as it added a lot of extras that people just didn't really care about.  I thought we had lost Lost, to be honest, bu... television 30 Rock Alec Baldwin Tina Fey Jane Krakowski Lost Tracy Morgan Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:10:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d13-30-Rock-has-lost-a-bit-of-its-former-magic?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d12-NBC-adds-Trauma-to-its-growing-list-of-axed-shows?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner I take my TV-watching very seriously and, therefore, my schedule tends to be fairly regimented.  However, as the fall season progresses, some shows inevitably go by the wayside, like the much hyped The Good Wife with Julianna Margulies. ... television The Good Wife Southland Friday Night Lights Tom Everett Scott Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d12-NBC-adds-Trauma-to-its-growing-list-of-axed-shows?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d4-V-gets-big-ratings-along-with-a-bit-of-scorn-by-original-V-fans?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner The highly anticipated sci-fi series V premiered last night and, as I often do, I turned to Facebook to "take the temperature" on the subject.  Despite positive reviews and its standing as the number two show to watch this fall on I... television V premiere Elizabeth Mitchell Scott Wolf Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:07:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m11d4-V-gets-big-ratings-along-with-a-bit-of-scorn-by-original-V-fans?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-magic-of-American-Idol?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner When I first began writing for Examiner.com, I wrote about embracing your Idol addiction.  But just what is about American Idol that, come January, helps it to dominate over the rest of television shows in the ratings? It most likely wasn&rsq... Paula Abdul Ellen DeGeneres Ryan Seacrest Simon Cowell Randy Jackson Kara DioGuardi Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:08:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-magic-of-American-Idol?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Fringe--its-not-just-for-Sci-Fi-fanatics?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner I haven't heard too much chatter surrounding the FOX show Fringe.  And, although I'm not typically a sci-fi girl at all, I heart this show.  First of all, it's from the brilliant mind of J.J. Abrams.  I've loved this... television Fringe Joshua Jackson Leonard Nimoy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:44:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Fringe--its-not-just-for-Sci-Fi-fanatics?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d24-USA-Networks-White-Collar-has-just-enough-charm-to-be-dangerous?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner If you're like me, you get positively giddy over reading about the fall shows that are predicted to be worthwhile.  Of course, every season, there are shows that go above and beyond (Hello my love, Glee), and then those that fall woefully... television White Collar Matthew Bomer Tiffani Thiesen Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:24:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d24-USA-Networks-White-Collar-has-just-enough-charm-to-be-dangerous?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Modern-Family-manages-a-new-spin-on-an-old-concept?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner After the abomination that was In the Motherhood last year, I'm surprised that one network would do a show on family, let alone two.   NBC's Parenthood, which generated some positive early buzz, has been pushed back due to a myst... television Modern Family Ed O'Neill Parenthood Julie Bowen Sofia Vergara Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:17:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Modern-Family-manages-a-new-spin-on-an-old-concept?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d10-The-Jim-and-Pam-wedding-made-me-feel-kind-of-tingly?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Jim and Pam from "The Office" (From The Office Examiner's page)  Something about the whole Jim and Pam wedding episode on The Office made me cringe in anticipation.  I'll openly admit that I cried while watching those emotional ... television Modern Family The Office Steve Carell Jim Pam Wedding Niagara Falls Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:17:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d10-The-Jim-and-Pam-wedding-made-me-feel-kind-of-tingly?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Took-a-trip-to-Cougar-Town-and-actually-enjoyed-my-visit?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Courteney Cox of "Cougar Town" (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)   I had two weeks of Cougar Town saved up on my Tivo list last night, and my husband was working late.  When this happens, I always try to watch something that I know he... television Cougar Town Courteney Cox Josh Hopkins Jennifer Aniston Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:55:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Took-a-trip-to-Cougar-Town-and-actually-enjoyed-my-visit?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Is-it-time-to-bid-adieu-to-The-Office?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Jim and Pam from "The Office" (The Office Examiner page) Look - we've all been thinking it, but no one wants to say it.  It's like the giant elephant in the TV room, and I for one say that it's time to pose the question - is it t... The Office Steve Carell Cougar Town Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:05:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Is-it-time-to-bid-adieu-to-The-Office?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Parks-and-Recreation-is-kickin-it-sort-of-new-school?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Cast of Parks and RecreationLast season had me worried for NBC's Parks and Recreation.  Sure, the subject matter is pretty much new, but that faux documentary comedy is so overdone now.  And the show seemed to want to rest squarely on Amy ... television Parks and Recreation Amy Poehler Rashida Jones Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:58:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Parks-and-Recreation-is-kickin-it-sort-of-new-school?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Dexter-makes-me-almost-want-to-buy-Showtimealmost?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall of Dexter (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Who knew Showtime would eventually come out to play with a bunch of killer shows - case in point, Dexter (pardon the "killer" pun)?  I never even gave Showtime ... Dexter Weeds Californication Michael C. Hall Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:26:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Dexter-makes-me-almost-want-to-buy-Showtimealmost?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d25-FlashForward-captivates-while-The-Good-Wifenot-so-much?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Joseph Fiennes of FlashForward (AP Photo/ABC, Craig Sjodin)Although both The Good Wife and FlashForward have had favorable reviews as new fall shows, and The Good Wife even landed on IMDB's list of shows to watch, only FlashForward had me yearning f... television The Good Wife FlashForward Joseph Fiennes Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:41:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d25-FlashForward-captivates-while-The-Good-Wifenot-so-much?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d22-How-I-Met-Your-Mother-returns-with-the-funny-in-tact?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) How I Met Your Mother - oh how I love thee.  A friend of mine turned me on to this show a couple of years ago (Thanks Mags!), and I am forever grateful.&nb... television How I Met Your Mother Two and a Half Men Jason Segel Alyson Hannigan Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:12:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d22-How-I-Met-Your-Mother-returns-with-the-funny-in-tact?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Gossip-Girl-keeps-it-in-the-family?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Ed Westwick, a.k.a. Chuck Bass (from Gossip Girl Examiner page)“Your one and only source into the lives into the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite” is back, and the insanely rich and beautiful are still keeping Gossip Girl in b... television Gossip Girl Chuck Bass Ed Westwick Blake Lively Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:24:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Gossip-Girl-keeps-it-in-the-family?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d19-As-much-as-I-wanted-to-I-couldnt-join-Joel-McHales-Community?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Joel McHale, star of NBC's "Community" (AP Photo/Peter Kramer) Despite being on IMDB's Top 10 shows to watch this fall, NBC's Community seemed about as popular as Acorn.  Meh.  I didn't hear much good buzz su... television Joel McHale Community Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:17:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d19-As-much-as-I-wanted-to-I-couldnt-join-Joel-McHales-Community?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d15-True-Blood-finale-leaves-us-thirsting-for-more?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Evan Rachel Wood (from True Blood Examiner Page)True Blood, True Blood, True Blood - what can I say?  You've set the bar too high for yourself, so I should have known that the season two finale might be a bit of a disappointment.  Perhaps ... television True Blood vampires finale Evan Rachel Wood Anna Paquin Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:39:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d15-True-Blood-finale-leaves-us-thirsting-for-more?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Glee-has-made-a-gleek-out-of-you-and-me?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner FOX's Glee (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)As I mentioned in my article about Mad Men, I'm sometimes skeptical of shows that have a ridonkulous amount of buzz surrounding them.  I was even more dubious about Glee, as I just didn't get how people could ge... television Glee Cory Monteith Jessalyn Gilsig Matthew Morrison Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:26:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Glee-has-made-a-gleek-out-of-you-and-me?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Ellen-DeGeneres-steps-in-as-the-new-Paula-Abdul-on-Idol?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner Ellen DeGeneres (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Well, yank my doodle it's a dandy - who'da thunk Ellen DeGeneres would replace good ol' Pauler Abdul at the judges' table?  My first reaction was absolute shock, but the more time I have to sit with this ... American Idol Paula Abdul Ellen DeGeneres Ryan Seacrest Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:31:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1509-San-Diego-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Ellen-DeGeneres-steps-in-as-the-new-Paula-Abdul-on-Idol?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Television-Examiner