EJ – Who is Don Draper? Remember Season One, when that question formed the backbone of the season? At the time, we had no way of knowing how complicated the answer was going to be. Well, now we’re asking that question again, literally opening the season with those words. Only […]
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TV’s Moments of Joy: The Fife Corps
Who’s ready to call it a week? Honestly, we were ready for the weekend by Wednesday, at least partly because we’ve got the Mad Men season premiere to look forward to. We really haven’t gotten much else done, because we’re so excited to see Don Draper and Joan and Roger […]
Mad Men Roundtable: 3rd Quarter Projections
EJ – It’s inherently difficult to try and pre-game Mad Men, because creator Matthew Weiner is more than a little stingy with the details of upcoming episodes. It was a big deal when the new season’s promo poster was released and we all got to see… Don Draper looking out […]
TV’s Moments of Joy: Dr. Blake Downs, Clown Doctor
Don’t look now, but it’s Friday. And that means it’s time for TV’s Moments of Joy. But before we enjoy the magic of Dr. Ed Helms, we have some self-promotion and a few words about the passing of one of our favorites. Have you checked out our snazzy new Facebook […]
TV’s Moments of Joy: Elvis Costello Dog
We don’t know about you, but over at the spunkybean offices, we’ve been sweltering under a heat wave this week.Never have we been happier about our indoorsy lifestyle, because seriously, have you been outside?It’s ridiculous out there! Frankly, spending the week in front of the TV has been a matter […]
Moments of Joy: The Undiscovered Country
Happy Fourth of July Weekend!We’re off to enjoy a three-day weekend full of illegal Mexican fireworks, barbecue, and frantically skittering into the shade when our pale flesh catches fire from sun exposure.But before we shut down the lights and fire up the DVR, we’d like to take some time to […]