Monday, February 4, 2008

Valentines Day Is Not That Far Away



What do you do on Valentines Day?

Do you celebrate with a loved one, curl up with a good book, or watch a good action flick on the boob tube?

Celebrating with a loved one? You probably already have those reservations made. If not pick up that phone time is a ticking. Go buy that card tomorrow, pick out that teddy bear and grab a box of candy while the selections are still good.

Curling up with a good book? Not much planning necessary for this one. However, you might want to consider grabbing your favorite ice cream on the way home. It's always nice to have goodies on a quiet night alone.

Watching an action flick on the boob tube? You might want to pick out your favorite one now and reserve it at the video store, or order it from Netflicks. Be sure your movie is ready for you on that night!

No plans? Not sure what to do! Well, plan a night: Cook a nice pasta dish (for one or two), pick out a nice complementary bottle of wine or sparkling cider, set a formal table, have your favorite dessert in the refrigerator waiting and then pick your selection for TV viewing:


NEW SHOWS:

  • ABC: Lost and Eli Stone
  • NBC: Deal or No Deal, Celebrity Apprentice, Lipstick Jungle
  • CBS: Survivor
  • FOX: NAACP Awards
  • CW: Smallville
  • HBO: In Treatment, The Wire

Mini Marathons:
  • USA: Law & Order SVU
  • Bravo: Make Me A SuperModel
  • BBC America: Ramsey's Kitchen
  • Style: Kimora/ Fab Lane

MOVIES:

  • ABC Family: The Parent Trap
  • AMC: Father of the Bride
  • CINEMAX: Fight Club
  • DISNEY: My Date with the Presidents Daughter
  • E!: 20 Acts of Love Gone Wrong
  • ENCORE: Keeping the Faith
  • FLIX: Everyone Says I Love You
  • FOX MOVIES: Picture Perfect
  • FX: Batman Begins
  • HALLMARK: Bridal Fever
  • HBO 2: All That Jazz
  • LIFETIME: PS
  • LMN: Half a Dozen Babies
  • MORE MAX: The Marine
  • OXYGEN: The Sweetest Thing
  • SCIFI: The Bone Eater
  • STARZ: The Holiday
  • TCM: Funny Girl
  • TMC: Love Stinks

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Christmas In Washington


If you love the Christmas shows that air this time of year. You'll be happy to know that, Dr. Phil and his wife Robin are hosting the musical event, Christmas in Washington.
It is set to air Wednesday, December 12th at 10:00 PM EST, on TNT. Performers scheduled will include: Ne-Yo, Vanessa Hudgens, Alan Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, Heather Headly and Katharine McPhee.



Sunday, December 2, 2007

Why is the television holiday season focused on Christmas?

As Hanukkah approaches on December 4, 2007, I'm wondering where are the Jewish television celebrations? Shouldn't there be a show called the festival of lights? Or a short story or cartoon tale of the Maccabees?

I'm not Jewish. I think that growing up Christian it was natural to watch the holiday traditions like the Grinch that stole Christmas, the Little Drummer Boy or like. Thinking about it now, I'm wondering how many non Christian children had to watch those shows and wonder what about their religion? Whether you were a Jewish, Buddhist, or Muslim child you must have wondered why the American culture only focused on Christianity and Santa Claus, instead of your religion. I would have.

Looking back, I now wish that I had been introduced to other cultures and religions through our mainstream media we call television. I think we would all be better off in the end. Maybe more understanding for one another? More tolerance?

Well to all my friends who don't celebrate Christmas, I simply wish you a wonderful winter wonderland and joyful season.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Holiday Specials & Classics:

What's the holiday season without a Snowman, Reindeer, or Grinch? Check your local listings for the following holiday traditional television shows, holiday specials and classics:

ABC Holiday Specials:

A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve
Elmo's Christmas Countdown He's a Bully,
Charlie Brown How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (movie)
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
The Polar Express
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
The Santa Clause 2
Shrek the Halls
Surviving Christmas
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too!

NBC Holiday Shows:

Christmas At Rockefeller Center
Class of the Choirs
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular


CBS Holiday Shows:

Frosty the Snowman
Frosty Returns
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer



Extended Cable Holiday Classics:
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
A Johnny Bravo Christmas
It's A Wonderful Life
The Little Drummer Boy
Santa Baby


*Some of these shows have already aired. Check your local listings to verify time and date for the show you want to see!