Comedy

I can’t curb my enthusiasm for the ridiculous, hilarious ‘After Lately’ (TV review)

In the early days of “Chelsea Lately” (10 p.m. Central Mondays through Thursdays, E!), the show started with the roundtable, then had a comedy sketch, then wrapped

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First episode impressions: ‘Mr. Sunshine’ (TV review)

Here are my first episode impressions of “Mr. Sunshine” (8:31 p.m. Central Wednesdays on ABC). (more…)

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First episode (of new season) impressions: ‘Being Erica’ (TV review)

Here are my first impressions of Season 3 of “Being Erica,” which airs at 10 p.m. Central Wednesdays on SOAPnet. (more…)

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Classic Christmas TV episodes: ‘Xmas Story’ (‘Futurama’)

Show: “Futurama” (Season 2, episode 8) Airdate: Dec. 19, 1999 Overview: In the year 3000, Christmas is known as Xmas and Robot Santa Claus has

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Classic Christmas TV episodes: ‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’ (‘The Simpsons’)

Show: “The Simpsons” (Season 1, episode 1) Airdate: Dec. 17, 1989 Overview: This is a classic not only because it’s a Christmas episode, but also

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‘Family Guy’ writers run out of inspiration as they wrap up ‘Star Wars’ trilogy (DVD review)

Seth MacFarlane probably had the idea for “Blue Harvest” kicking around in his head for a while, and when it became an actual episode of “Family

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Refreshingly sunny people of ‘Parks and Recreation’ are more enjoyable to watch than ‘Office’ mates (TV commentary)

I’ve tried to stick with “The Office,” but I’m just not laughing lately. I thought the show was funny and somewhat original (although it spun

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7 big ideas on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (TV commentary)

I intended to round out my top 20 “Curb Your Enthusiasm” issues with seven “big issues.” But really, are these issues bigger than the 13 bits of

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13 classic ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ conundrums (TV commentary)

“Seinfeld” was one of the best shows of the ’90s because it explored minutiae; “Curb Your Enthusiasm” was one of the best shows of the Aughts (and

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First episode (of new season) impressions: ‘Glee’ (TV review)

Here are my first impressions of the Season 2 premiere of “Glee” (7 p.m. Central Tuesdays, Fox). (more…)

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