Franken and Downey
After listening to Al Franken talking on his podcast with fellow former “Saturday Night Live” writer Jim Downey, I remembered loving a classic skit the latter appeared in. I’ve embedded both the conversation and the sketch here.
David Bianculli on The Smothers Brothers
In the wake of the death of Tommy Smothers this week, I’m reposting my conversation with David Bianculli about his book, “Dangerously Funny,” a history of the Smothers Brothers’ TV show.
Tommy Smothers
I’m saddened to hear of the death of Tommy Smothers at the age of 86. Here’s a conversation I had with him in 2007 about his long career with brother Dick — and the time he taught John Lennon the right way to play a song.
No More Info
We take you now to the evening news broadcast of a local TV station in any American city for breaking news live from the courthouse.
They Got Me
I usually detest sappy commercials designed to make you tear up — but this one hit me right in the lacrimal glands.
Otro Problema Del Fútbol
Another rights dispute between AT&T and the owner of a local TV station meant I had to hustle to find a way to watch the Chiefs-Packers game last night. Here’s how that went.
RedZone
This is the first season in which I have access to the NFL RedZone channel, and now I can’t imagine spending my Sunday afternoons without it. Here’s why.
“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial”
Here’s my review of a new version of Herman Wouk’s story of Captain Queeg (Kiefer Sutherland) and the officers who conspired to remove him from command of his ship.