Category Archives: TV

The Perfect Goodbye

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some series finales try to make us cry. Some try to tie up every loose end. But the best ones understand the show they’re ending. For me, no finale understood its own show better than Newhart, which ended not with a tearful goodbye, but with one final perfect laugh. Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LX: Advertising Winners and Losers

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The game wasn’t good, but some of the commercials were. New England clearly wasn’t ready for what Seattle was bringing to the table tonight, evidenced by the 29-13 outcome (which wasn’t even as close as the 15-point difference between the … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging the Super Bowl (Commercials) 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

That’s it! All 60 Super Bowl ads, reviewed neatly for your convenience. (Ad Meter initially listed a second spot for Oakley/ Meta, but I couldn’t find any place that it ran tonight.) Check back soon, as I’ll compile these results … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LX: When Halftime Stops Feeling Like Halftime

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve watched every Super Bowl halftime show I can remember — from Up With People to the MTV experiment and everything in between. Even when they missed, they still felt like a shared moment. This year, for the first time, I’m not annoyed or outraged. I’m just not interested. And that may be the bigger problem. Continue reading →

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Stranger Things—What Do You Do for an Encore After Something Monumental?

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Stranger Things finale delivers closure, nostalgia, and emotional payoff without losing its soul. After nearly a decade, the Duffer Brothers gave us an ending that feels earned—and deeply personal. Continue reading →

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2025–26 College Football Bowl Season: Schedule, TV, Odds & Pick ’Em Tracker (Update through games of 1/1)

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl season is already underway, with games in the books and more kicking off this week. Here’s a complete, up-to-date look at the 2025–26 bowl season — dates, times, TV, matchups, odds, and a Pick ’Em tracker you can use all the way through the College Football Playoff. Check back often for updates, predictions, and results as the postseason unfolds. Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Merry Christmas! Song: “All Is Well,” by Michael W. Smith and Carrie Underwood Christmas Album: “The Ultimate Christmas Collection,” by Michael W. Smith Christmas DVD: “It’s a Wonderful Life” Netflix Movie: “Mary: Mother of Jesus” Amazon Prime Movie: “It’s a … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

1 Day Until Christmas! Song: “Silent Night,” by Frank Sinatra Christmas Album: “The Music of Christmas,” by Steven Curtis Chapman; “All I Really Want for Christmas,” by Steven Curtis Chapman; and “Joy,” by Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas DVD: “The Nativity … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

2 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Holy Night,” by Johnny Mathis Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Amy Grant; “A Christmas Album,” by Amy Grant; and “A Christmas to Remember,” by Amy Grant Christmas DVD: “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Monday, December 22, 2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

3 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Welcome to Our World,” by Chris Rice Christmas Album: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas DVD: “A Christmas Story” Netflix Movie: “A Christmas Prince,”“A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding” and “A … Continue reading →

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