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By Cynthia Gralla Zelensky and Trump did it. Why can’t you? But you’ll have to star in the right vehicle to secure the votes. Japan: Host “So Do You Me Want Fun Clean,” a passive-aggressive reality show in which you and your team of interior decorator... More »
By Dawn Corrigan VOICE OVER: Hoarding. A nightmare that touches millions. It threatens health. It destroys livelihoods. Good evening, I’m David Muir. Welcome to a very special edition of Hoarders. Tonight we’ll investigate wealth hoarders—those individu... More »
By Steve Provizer Unfortunately, I recently had to spend a lot of time at a rehab facility, visiting my mom. Caretakers came and went, but the TV set was ever faithful. I had the chance to re-acquaint myself with one of the fundamental American religious ritua... More »
“Immerse!” I order. You have two Rita Immersions remaining,” replies my console. “I know.” “Your Netflix Immersion Service is at risk of interruption if you don’t make a payment today. If you’ve already paid to renew, this notification may be i... More »
Bill Maher rubs me the wrong way. I get him and John Oliver back to back from my cable provider and it turns out that the two of them together are more than I can take. Oliver likes to say “Fucking this” and “Fucking that” a little too ... More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Episode synopses for an upcoming historical fiction series IF JESUS WERE A CHRISTIAN, which imagines a world where Jesus was, and acted like, a Christian. S1.E1 “The Birth of Jesus” – Mary miraculously gives birth to Jesus, despit... More »
Our society should consider TV watching to be a guilty pleasure, but it really doesn’t. Although educators bemoan the TV time spent by our children, and moral crusaders scold Hollywood for sex and violence, these critics of television are generally regarded ... More »