Immanentize the Eschaton

The wife invited some friends and their kids over last night for the premiere of American Idol. It seemed to me that way too much was made of the fact that “we have a new judge!” It was too long. And Idol committed the (to me) unpardonable offense: they only showed [...]

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I was cleaning up the kitchen last night, and the wife was watching the results of “Dancing With the Stars”. Our kitchen is open to the family room, so I heard much of the show.
Now, these shows always need a LOT of filler; they can’t just announce the results, ’cause then they’d [...]

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Well, THAT was a brilliant 30 Rock!  the strike didn’t hurt this show at all.  But first….
Who WOULDN’T watch MILF Island?  I know I would; I’d even subscribe to the Internet feeds a la Big Brother.  NBC needs to put this show on for real!  It could take out American Idol.  I’m serious:  someone needs [...]

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On a happier note, the two best comedies on TV return tonight next Thursday! “30 Rock” and “The Office” come back after the writer’s strike., and I welcome them with open arms.

Did Michael dump Jan after the deposition?
Will Angela go out with Andy? How will Dwight handle things?
What will Frank’s hat say?
How will [...]

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