The upfronts are over, and the networks have left a trail of the dead in their wake. So many cancellations, so many shows that will soon be forgotten. Sure, some of them were good series that didn’t get a chance, but so many were festering piles that deserve to sink […]
Mixed Beans
An Open Letter to Harold Perrineau (June 6)
(Note: If you are reading this and you are not Harold Perrineau, it may help to read his recent TV Guide interview. Dear Harold, This is very hard to say. Big fan. I mean, you’ve played key roles in two of my favorite shows of all time, Oz and Lost. […]
Happy Returns: Summer Shows to Get You To The Fall (June 3)
Summer’s here, and a lot of our favorite shows are taking a break. But, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing new on TV until September. There’s the same mixture of good, bad and ugly you’ll see come fall, really. And we at spunkybean want to help you make some viewing choices […]
My Secret Shame: The Jazz Singer (June 3)
There is nothing wrong with liking Neil Diamond; I’m not ashamed about that. He’s always been a unique, talented and prolific artist. Saving Silverman gave him a certain cult status and his appearance as a mentor on this season’s American Idol legitimized him with a younger audience. The music is […]
Who Needs Fresh Air?: The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – The Complete Series (May 29)
As the TV season comes to an end, nature does everything it can to force us outside. The days are longer, the weather is warm, the skies are blue, it’s beautiful, really. For the normal people, it’s ideal. Unfortunately, some of us are pale, withdrawn, and prone to respiratory infections […]
The Office Spin-Off: An Open Letter to Greg Daniels
Dear Greg: I can call you “Greg”, right? We go back, you and me. Back to your days on The Simpsons, really. If you never did anything other than write “22 Short Films about Springfield”, you’d be my hero. But, and you may know this about me, I’m a giant […]