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Category Archives: Television
My Brush with Reality Television
In 2005 — I went to Los Angeles and pitched an idea to two producers of reality tv series; my show was called “Second Chance”. The idea was simple; a charity or enterprise that helps a community is in trouble; a call is made to a group of business exec-angels; we all come together to use our talents and connections to save the charity and help the organization. Business men and woman rally for a cause — we give back; we help communities. We are good 
. Not bad. CAA was my support agency — a former exec — Michael Camacho set up the meetings. I learned a lot. Continue reading
The Times They Are A-Changing
Broadcast television ratings hit an all-time low last week. Read this article for the facts.
You would have thought that with the hot weather that people would be indoors in air conditioned environments watching MORE TV NOT less TV.
Viewers today are heavily distracted. The web; the hand help phenomenon; the sad state of television programming; and on and on. This trend will continue. Pre-programmed television is not as socially relevant to young consumers. Sports and big event TV still draws a big audience but traditional broadcast television and print media will continue to be marginalized.
“In My Day We Have Phone Book – NOT Facebook”
Betty White killed it. Click here for her monologue on SNL.
Some of what she says is genius about Facebook.
WWBWD - What Would Betty White Do?!
I feel like I don’t use Facebook the right way and for that I feel old and bad.
She has me thinking…
By the way, check out the Betty White muffin skit. It’s a new classic like the Schwetty Balls skit with Alec Baldwin several years ago.
Cavuto
I will be on “Your World” with Neil Cavuto tonight live at 6:40pm. Check it out.
Born into Blood
Dexter concluded its season last night and I had to note that I called the ending about a month ago. I told my wife that the “cycle always repeats. Rita is history. Dexter’s son got a dark passenger.”
I don’t think Trinity killed Rita though. He didn’t gloat about it on the table, did he? Time will tell.
This is such a great series, my favorite on television. I was glued to the set watching this series unfold all season.
My childhood friend, James Manos Jr., created this series for TV. I guess Brooklyn drives imagination in many different ways.
John Lithgow was wonderful. What a creepy and perfect serial killer. My bet is that he will win an Emmy for this set of performances. Watch the series online or buy the DVD set when it is available. Dexter is worthwhile television.
As another aside, we went to see Invictus this weekend as well. I give it 3 stars. It is a worthwhile film with very restrained performances by Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman. You could tell it was a Clint Eastwood film, very efficient and very tight. I wanted more but we enjoyed the film and I would recommend it to my friends.
It is a Dirty Job but Someone Has to Do It
VERSUS has a new show starring Junior Seau. He is focused on doing the hands-on work on people in the sports industry.We were fortunate to have him work with us for a week at the Washington Capitals as a ”roadie.” He even attended and worked the opening game against the Bruins in Boston.
Check out this promo on the show and if you have the time, check it out next week as it debuts. Details here.
Junior was an impressive man; very poised and funny and hard working. And he got the game puck and a signed Ovechkin jersey for helping us win our season opener on the road. Go Caps!
Stay Thirsty, My Friends
The most interesting man in the world speaks!
Words of wisdom. Get to know Jonathan Goldsmith. That is his real name. Check out the ads. So cool!
I am Co-Hosting CNBC’s Squawk Box
I will be co-hosting CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday morning from 7:00 am to 9:00 am EST. Tune in to hear me with the hosts and special guests Steve Case and Jim Robinson. It is live TV so anything can happen. I am honored to have been asked to be on the show. I will be up bright and early tomorrow that is for sure.
VERSUS vs. DirecTV
I am a DirecTV subscriber. I feel your pain.
As I understand it, you should be writing to DirecTV NOT to me about this carriage of the network issue.
Here is information from NHL.com. Please email or call DirecTV NOT me. Thank you.
I also understand that your local cable company may have some good offers regarding NHL games and season ticket passes. Don’t hesitate to call your local cable company, too, to find out what to do to watch the games.
I want to help BUT I don’t own DirecTV or the cable MSO or VERSUS. Please communicate directly with them as I have. Thank you.