Monthly Archives: December 2009

Television, the Aughts & I – Part Three – “Getting some (Critical) Perspective”

“Getting some (Critical) Perspective” December 15th, 2009 [This is Part Three in a six-part series chronicling the television shows which most influenced my relationship with television over the past decade – for more information and an index of all currently … Continue reading

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The Big Bang Theory – “The Maternal Congruence”

“The Maternal Congruence” December 14th, 2009 When running through the Big Bang Theory’s first and second seasons, there is no question that Christine Baranski’s appearance as Leonard’s mother was a highlight for me. I like Baranski in general, and I … Continue reading

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How I Met Your Mother – “Last Cigarette Ever”

“Last Cigarette Ever” December 14th, 2009 There are many shows that, in later seasons, like to do a bit of revisionist history in order to create new storylines. The Office keeps introducing new traditions even though the documentary camera crew … Continue reading

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Casting the Nominees: AFI and the Golden Globes

When the American Film Institute delivered their list of the Top 10 Television Series of 2009, with critics Maureen Ryan, Brian Lowry and Matt Roush on the jury with CCH Pounder and David Milch, you start to realize that any … Continue reading

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Television, the Aughts & I – Part Two – “Coming of Age”

“Coming of Age” December 14th, 2009 [This is Part Two in a six-part series chronicling the television shows which most influenced my relationship with television over the past decade – for more information and an index of all currently posted … Continue reading

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Season Finale: Dexter – “The Getaway”

“The Getaway” December 13th, 2009 When Dexter started its season, I spent a lengthy post comparing the show to 24, arguing that the show’s initial interest in Dexter as a psychological case study has been all but eradicated by seasons … Continue reading

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Television, the Aughts & I – Part One – “Beginnings”

“Beginnings” December 13th, 2009 [This is Part One in a six-part series chronicling the television shows which most influenced my relationship with television over the past decade – for more information and an index of all currently posted items, click … Continue reading

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Television, the Aughts & I – Introduction

Introduction December 13th, 2009 Ten years ago, I did not watch television. That’s a terrifying thought for someone who now lives and breathes the medium, spending a great deal of time and energy to criticize television in my spare time … Continue reading

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The Office and 30 Rock – “Secret Santa”

“Secret Santa” x 2 December 10th, 2009 It’s not often that two episodes airing back to back have the same title, so it’s a convenient excuse to blog 30 Rock and The Office together tonight. Christmas is a holiday that … Continue reading

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Friday Night Lights – “Stay”

“Stay” December 9th, 2009 “What else do you want?” Last season, when Friday Night Lights said goodbye to Jason Street and Smash Williams, they were leaving to be able to follow their dreams. Jason left Dillon so that he could … Continue reading

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