Category Archives: Movies and Television

Age of Love

“Does age matter in love? Hi, welcome to NBC’s summer show Age of Love. I’m your host, Mark Conseulos. You may remember me as the hunky but safe Latino hearthrob, Mateo Santos, from “All My Children,” until I left the … Continue reading

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Doin’ the Pigeon

Thanks for reading the baby pigeon saga. It really happened! Although we should probably do something about the problem of his parents, who are creating havoc with our cable –

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Coming This Summer on FOX: Are You Smarter Than An Octogenarian?

Match your wits against Sam, a retired accountant from Encino. Sample questions: Who is this woman? – What are these children playing? – What was this “machine” called? – Cool news story of the day:  Nola Ochs, 95, to be oldest … Continue reading

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The Sanjaya of the Blogosphere

  My mother arrived in Los Angeles today, in preparation for Passover next week.   After she unpacked, Sophia and I showed her all of the birthday cards that I received from other bloggers. “You see, Mom, friendship is more important … Continue reading

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Apology to the City of Portland

I have many faults, but I try to own up to my mistakes, and apologize when warranted. I had a wonderful time in Portland. It is a beautiful city with excellent beer and fine citizens. I was especially impressed with … Continue reading

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Sophia Went to Temple with the Satin Slayer

Someone has been killing half of the town of Pine Valley on “All My Children,” including the beloved Dixie Martin. This week, the mysterious and villainous “Satin Slayer” was revealed as Billionaire Alexander Cambias Sr.!   Not only was Alexander Cambias … Continue reading

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Live-Blogging the 1987 Academy Awards

  I was going to live-blog the 2007 Academy Awards telecast, but I noticed that at least two thousand other bloggers were doing the same thing, so in my quest to be different, I will live-blog the 1987 Academy Awards … Continue reading

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Dixie Martin: R.I.P.

The continuing saga of how Neil met Sophia on the internet has been canceled today for a special bulletin: Dixie Martin, beloved wife of Tad Martin and mother of J.R. Chandler, died today, January 29, 2007, in Pine Valley, after … Continue reading

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How Jack Bauer Has Ruined My Life

  7AM – Los Angeles After using the bathroom, Jack Bauer hears screams from his separated wife, Sophia. “Jack, Jack! The toilet is overflowing!” Within a second, Jack has pushed Sophia aside and jumped into the bathroom. Jack shoves his bare foot … Continue reading

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Fame!

Jonas Salk and Paris Hilton There is no TV show that irritates me more than 20/20, the ABC News “Magazine,” especially when John Stossel does one of his famous investigative reports. The “research” always reminds me of something I once … Continue reading

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