Category: Television
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'So You Think You Can Dance': The Best Reality Show on TV?
As its prominence in the national lexicon became more prevalent, my aversion to what was branded “Reality TV” came largely from my belief that this term could only be used oxymoronically. The goal seemed to...
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Joan Rivers, Comedy Pioneer, Passes Away at Age 81
Joan Rivers, the irreverent comedienne, who made fun of celebrities, their fashion, and anything she could pushed the envelope about, passed away at Mount Sinai in New York City at the age of 81. While...
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Band Meeting! 'Flight of the Conchords' Returning to HBO. Maybe.
This week, in an interview with The Guardian to talk about his current movie What We Do in the Shadows , Jemaine Clement confirmed that HBO wants more action from the Conchords (and not just...
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The PCS Staff Poll: What’s Your Favorite ‘Simpsons’ Episode? ‘Bart the Genius'
"Kwyjibo: a big, dumb, balding, North American ape with no chin." - Bart Simpson Before I go any further I should explain that this isn't my favorite Simpsons episode of all time (I'll reveal my...
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'BoJack Horseman' Is Netflix's New Animated Series
BoJack Horseman is a Netflix original program and their first foray into adult animation. Sadly, BoJack arrived with zero fanfare compared to other Netflix shows like House of Cards or Orange Is The New Black...
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The PCS Staff Poll: What’s Your Favorite ‘Simpsons’ Episode? 'A Star Is Burns'
"A Star Is Burns" first aired on March 5, 1995, and it is the 18th episode of the sixth season of The Simpsons . The episode revolves around Springfield having a film festival with most...
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The One Where the Ladies of 'Friends' Unite on Jimmy Kimmel Live
While promoting her latest film, Life of Crime , last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live , the host "duped" Aniston into acting out some of the fan-fiction he wrote about Friends . The bit was...
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'Friends'-style Central Perk Pop-up Coffee Shop to Open in NYC in Late September
Friends is turning 20 this year, which means it still isn't allowed to drink anything alcoholic and will have to settle for coffee for one more year. To celebrate the iconic show, the Hollywood Reporter...
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Homer Simpson Takes the Plunge With ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The latest participant in the ever-growing line of celebrities taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is the one and only Homer Simpson. It's been a minute since this video surfaced of the town of Springfield...
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The PCS Staff Poll: What’s Your Favorite ‘Simpsons’ Episode? 'Flaming Moe's'
"Flaming Moe's" first aired on November 21, 1991 and is the 10th episode of the third season of The Simpsons , 45th overall. Moe reveals to Homer that Moe's Tavern is doing so poorly that...
