Published May 17, 2013
I watched the series finale of "The Office" last night, but before I did, I had to blow through the previous five episodes gathering dust on my DVR. In the end, it was worth the night of marathon television, but when I think about the entire final season of "30 Rock," also unwatched on my DVR, I wonder when I'll get around to it.
Published April 13, 2013
Katey Sagal is a well-known actress but she's also a talented singer. She will share her music at the Riverside Theater on Friday, April 19 followed by a Q&A with the audience after the performance. Recently, OnMilwaukee.com had the pleasure of interviewing Sagal on the 25th anniversay of the pilot episode of "Married With Children."
Published Feb. 18, 2013
The cast and crew of AMC's hit television show are used to working with stumbling, lifeless corpses. Rowdy, liquored up Milwaukeeans, on the other hand, are a very different story. At least that's the way it seemed as a large crowd of vocal fans welcomed TV's zombie fighters to the Riverside Saturday night.
Published Dec. 13, 2012
Cable access channels are pretty much the same, but if you channel surf enough you might get lucky and stumble across Earlene Hoople, the Queen of Rural Media. Earlene is Milwaukee's own John McGivern who, with Pat Hazell, created "A Kodachrome Christmas" as a gift of laughter for all of Milwaukee.
Published Dec. 13, 2012
Once a staple of local broadcasting, holiday productions like the one that will air at 7 p.m. tonight are not as common as they once were across the country. WISN-TV's "12's Season to Celebrate" program truly is a "labor of love" and captures the spirit of the community.
Published Dec. 6, 2012
As television entertainment has evolved over the decades, some things have changed the more they have stayed the same. For instance, I offer the formula that is coming from a team-up of Vince Vaughn and Glenn Beck.
Published Nov. 27, 2012
It all depends on what constitutes a win when we are talking ratings in the Milwaukee TV market. If the top prize is sign-on to sign-off (or 24/7) through the measured period, then WISN-TV Ch. 12 was the winner.
Published Nov. 20, 2012
Just like what you get on the days after the Thanksgiving meal, I offer this grouping of TV and radio leftovers.
Published Nov. 15, 2012
Product placement in the entertainment industry isn't new. As a viewer, sometimes it is annoying. Other times, it is simply something we must endure to enjoy the "free" programming we've come to love.
Published Oct. 30, 2012
Here are some things to ponder about the stuff that runs between the campaign ads.
Published Oct. 2, 2012
Those TV viewers who let their taste buds control the remote know food programming is a big deal. With different food channels, multiple shows about food on travel networks and other spots on the dial, this sort of programming commands large audiences. For a local establishment, national exposure can be a boon for business and great exposure for Milwaukee.
Published Sept. 27, 2012
Being sick with a cough and cold kept me home, in front of the TV with a remote in hand. Here are the highlights.
Published Sept. 25, 2012
In sports, I like to think that those of us who back the "hometown" teams are pretty spoiled. We've had a surging baseball team, the Badgers, Panthers and Golden Eagles have been competitive, and there's the Green and Gold. Out of all of them, NFL football reigns supreme.
Published Sept. 20, 2012
Part of the fun of the new season of TV shows is making guesses as to which ones will be canceled first. It's a tough biz trying to get the most eyeballs on the major broadcast networks, and this is the greatest example of throwing items against the wall to see what sticks.
Published Sept. 4, 2012
The newest TV season is only a few weeks away. Here's my list of the top five worth checking out among the latest batch of dramas vying for your attention.
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