Tag Archives: HBO

For The Future Survival Of Broadcast TV, Scheduling Needs To Change:

In the last number of years it seems like all the “cool kids” love everything on cable. Yeah man, cable is where it’s at. While cable has stepped up to the plate in a big way in the last decade … Continue reading

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Some Random Late Summer TV Thoughts:

Lots of people are picking apart HBOs The Newsroom. Are there some problems? Sure, but as Matt Roush has said (and I paraphrase), TV is the better for having Aaron Sorkin a part of it. I know there’s some nitpicking over Emily … Continue reading

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Why does HBO get treated differently than any other network – broadcast or cable?

HBO makes good TV. Not gonna debate that. They take lots of risks and put on lots of programming no other network is bold enough to. But they are not immune, like any network, to making less than stellar television. No … Continue reading

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Singing The Praises of HBOs understated IN TREATMENT:

Much has been made about the sad, but unexpected, cancellation of FX’s sublime TERRIERS. It’s been alleged that subtlety is not in high demand on TV. Some of TVs biggest hits, while wonderful, are big and have high concepts. Even … Continue reading

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Sunday Night TV has lots of drama

Tonight there are no shortage of options for quality TV: AMC has RUBICON and MAD MEN, HBO has the 2nd episode of the critically adored BOARDWALK EMPIRE and I’d assume, on cable, the most eagerly anticipated show is on Showtime, … Continue reading

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