http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:03:47 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:18:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Whos-Ken-Ober-A-refresher-for-the-out-of-touch-later-MTV-generation?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Ken Ober of MTV's Remote Control Ken Ober passed away on Tuesday at the age of 52. Mention that name to anyone below the age of, let's say, 32, and you'll be met with a blank gaze. Even people slightly over that age might take a few moments to ponde... MTV Remote Control Ken Ober Adam Sandler Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:18:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Whos-Ken-Ober-A-refresher-for-the-out-of-touch-later-MTV-generation?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equalizer-star-Edward-Woodward-dead-at-79?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Equalizer star, Edward Woodward Perhaps best known to American audiences for his stint as Robert McCall on the 1980s crime drama, The Equalizer, Edward Woodward has passed away after battling several illnesses including pneumonia. A consummate profe... Pittsburgh Edward Woodward The Equalizer Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:55:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equalizer-star-Edward-Woodward-dead-at-79?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d12-V-is-very-very-extraordinary?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner ABC's "V" When it was announced that ABC would remake the beloved NBC miniseries, V, I probably wasn't the only one that greeted it with trepidation. Remembered fondly by those growing up in the 80s, V was a breath of fresh air as a minise... ABC NBC V Morena Baccarin Elizabeth Mitchell Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:18:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d12-V-is-very-very-extraordinary?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Dollhouse-closed-Whedon-reacts?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner FOX's "Dollhouse"In a move that surprised virtually no one, FOX has finally and officially canceled the low rated Dollhouse.Saved from an early demise at the eleventh hour last season, the sophomore outing fared horribly in the ratings on ... Fox Dollhouse Joss Whedon Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:32:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Dollhouse-closed-Whedon-reacts?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Phineas-and-Ferb-for-the-big-kid-in-us-all?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner The Disney Channel's "Phineas and Ferb" While on a recent trip to Las Vegas to visit friends, I found myself with a few hours to kill before boarding my flight back to Pittsburgh. As I sat on the patio basking in the warm Southwestern sun,... Disney Channel Phineas and Ferb Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Phineas-and-Ferb-for-the-big-kid-in-us-all?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-1?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner So here we are. We've finally arrived at the #1 scariest moment on TV.It's ironic that my last two moments relate to the #1 (albeit in a very indirect manner).In my childhood, that scene from Salem's Lot terrified me because I could relate to it pers... Halloween Balloon Boy Chuck Klosterman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:34:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-1?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-2?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner In 1986, Geraldo Rivera hosted a live TV broadcast entitled The Mystery Of Al Capone's Vault wherein the journalist hoped to uncover bodies, money--anything tantalizing enough to keep viewers at home glued to their sets. Much to his (and our) dismay... Pittsburgh Tales From The Crypt Pasquale Buba Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:01:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-2?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-3?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner "While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. " 'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door; Only this, and nothing more."--The Rave... Pittsburgh Salem's Lot George Romero Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:54:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-3?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-4?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner A scene from "Home"Almost three weeks prior to Halloween in 1996, fans of the hit series, The X-Files, sat in rapt attention as a viewer discretion warning appeared on their screens. It was the first time the series had to utilize this war... The X-Files Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:26:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Trick-or-Treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-4?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Trick-or-treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-5?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner The Zuni doll from "Trilogy of Terror" After writing the last column entitled "When TV Was Scary" regarding IT, the ABC mini-series based on the terrifying Stephen King novel, I decided that it might be fun to look at other scary... Trilogy of Terror Dan Curtis The Night Stalker Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:27:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Trick-or-treat-TVs-Scariest-Moments-5?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d23-When-TV-was-scary-A-look-at-Stephen-Kings-IT?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Although the novel was published in 1986, I didn't come across IT until the summer of 1988. I was working long, hard hours toiling away at the (now gone) Pizza Hut near Kennywood Park and, as a way to (supposedly) relax and unwind after a shift, I d... Stephen King Halloween Kennywood Park Tim Curry Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:45:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d23-When-TV-was-scary-A-look-at-Stephen-Kings-IT?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d20-The-Simpsons-Treehouse-of-Horror-XX-Review?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror XX" Ever since season 2 of FOX's The Simpsons, producers have offered up an annual "Treehouse of Horror" Halloween themed episode. Each year, fans have been treated to parodies of their favorite horr... Fox The Simpsons Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:16:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d20-The-Simpsons-Treehouse-of-Horror-XX-Review?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d13-So-much-time-so-little-TV?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Dexter as daddy in season 4To quote Willy Wonka, "Wait a minute...scratch that...reverse it!"Actually have been watching quite a bit of TV in the past week and still have some catching up to do! Let's dive right in, shall we?Watched the co... Castle Lost Dexter Flash Forward Mad Men Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:02:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d13-So-much-time-so-little-TV?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Pittsburgh-wins-loses-Sunday-night-matchup?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Steelers celebrate their Sunday night victoryThanks to a transplanted running back (Rashard Mendenhall subbing for Willie Parker), the Pittsburgh Steelers not only won the Sunday night game against the San Diego Chargers, but helped NBC win the rati... ABC NBC CBS Three Rivers Pittsburgh Steelers Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:45:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Pittsburgh-wins-loses-Sunday-night-matchup?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Pittsburgh-based-series-Three-Rivers-premieres-tonight?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner CBS' Three RiversThose that are looking for a new medical drama might want to take a look at the new series Three Rivers which premieres tonight at 9pm on CBS. Though I have yet to see it (and probably won't tonight as it's scheduled opposite t... CBS Three Rivers Pittsburgh ESPN Post Gazette Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:06:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Pittsburgh-based-series-Three-Rivers-premieres-tonight?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Stop-Hey-Whats-that-song?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here It's that song. The one from... Oh...I almost have it. It's that group...you know...it's an old group... I just heard it on that commercial and...OH WHAT IS IT? We've all been there. You're half paying attent... TV Commercials Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:48:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Stop-Hey-Whats-that-song?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Dead-Zone-writers-move-to-Stephen-Kings-Maine-another-panic-Monday-for-NBC?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Stephen King's "The Colorado Kid"Ask readers about Stephen King and they'll either say they love him or hate him. Many consider his works to be little more than pop culture junk food whereas others look at him as a master of his craft.I ha... Heroes House Stephen King The Big Bang Theory Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:17:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Dead-Zone-writers-move-to-Stephen-Kings-Maine-another-panic-Monday-for-NBC?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d26-AE-gets-hands-dirty-by-firing-The-Cleaner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner The cast of A&E's "The Cleaner"It's a good thing that A&E just garnered an Emmy for its reality show, Intervention because the scripted drama, The Cleaner has just been canceled. In the series, Benjamin Bratt starred as Willia... A&E The Cleaner Benjamin Bratt Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:23:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d26-AE-gets-hands-dirty-by-firing-The-Cleaner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Life-not-Beautiful-for-CW-show-V-staggers-out-of-gate-Dollhouse-Smallville-down?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner The cast of ABC's "V"I was wrong. My prediction that the first casualty of the new fall season would be FOX's sitcom Brothers was made clearly incorrect when the CW canceled the Ashton Kutcher produced The Beautiful Life after just tw... Dollhouse V Smallville Ashton Kutcher Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:10:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Life-not-Beautiful-for-CW-show-V-staggers-out-of-gate-Dollhouse-Smallville-down?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d22-House-rocks-Heroes-turn-tail-a-Leno-low-and-a-Locklear-return?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner Hugh Laurie of FOX's "House"Why is this man smiling?Hugh Laurie might have lost the bid for his first Emmy, but I'm sure that he's more than happy that the two hour premiere of House propelled FOX into first place on Monday night.House saw... Castle Heroes House Heather Locklear Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:36:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m9d22-House-rocks-Heroes-turn-tail-a-Leno-low-and-a-Locklear-return?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner