Tag: Les Chappell
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Test Pilot: File #53, Parks and Recreation
Test Pilot #53: Parks and Recreation Debut date: April 9, 2009 Series legacy: On the shortlist of great contemporary sitcoms First impressions mean a lot in television, and that’s why writers, producers, studios, networks, etc. put more time, effort and money into pilots than they do just about any other episode that could possibly be […]
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Barker Chappell Daglas Mad Men Roundtable: “The Other Woman”
Howdy, folks. Welcome back to our Mad Men roundtable. This entry comes a bit late thanks to the agency taking an extra classy four-day weekend. That is just how we do. Nevertheless, we had a lot to discuss with “The Other Woman,” one of Mad Men’s most powerful episodes ever. Cory: Gentlemen, I am full […]
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TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 26 — Upfronts 2012
Happy Monday, y’all! Although Upfronts came to a close last week, we’re not done talking about it. Hopefully you saw my posts on NBC, FOX, ABC and CBS (sorry, I just couldn’t get to the C-Dub), but today we offer you an extended look at all five networks’ big scheduling-related decisions. My buddies Les Chappell […]
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Barker Chappell Daglas Mad Men Roundtable: “Lady Lazarus”
It’s that time again, folks. This is the Barker Chappell Daglas Reviewing Agency. It’s time to reconsider our life insurance policies and sleep with our favorite WB starlets, as Les, Andy and I take on this week’s great episode of Mad Men, “Lady Lazarus.” Cory: Welcome back, gents. I’m sorry. I said I was out […]
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Barker Chappell Daglas Mad Men Roundtable: “Signal 30”
Hey all, it’s that time again. This Sunday’s Mad Men was one of the strongest the series has ever done, and the Barker Chappell Daglas Reviewing Firm is here to break it all down for you. Enjoy this, or Les will challenge you to a round of gentleman’s fisticuffs. Cory: Les, Andy: Welcome back to […]
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Barker Chappell Daglas Mad Men Roundtable: “A Little Kiss”
The world doesn’t really need three more 4,000 word opuses on Mad Men each week, so Andy Daglas, Les Chappell and I decide to combine our powers for the sake of good (and brevity). After each new episode of Mad Men’s fifth season, the three of us plan to exchange a bunch of emails about […]
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Chitchat: Does Parks and Recreation have a Leslie Knope problem?
I talk television with a lot of people. Friends, family, other critics on Twitter, vagrants on the street. I just love talking about TV. Because I don’t have the time and resources to do a podcast like I used to in college, I’m going to sort of replicate that experience in textual form in a […]
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TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 24 — The Best Television (and Voice Impressions) of 2011
It is that time again folks! The end of the year is upon us and that means it is time to look back on the highs, lows and WTFs in television from the past 12 months. There is a lot to reflect on in regard to television 2011. Charlie Sheen went crazy. Well, crazier. Comedy […]
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TV Surveillance’s Worst of 2011: TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 23 — The Worst TV of 2011
It is that time again folks! The end of the year is upon us and that means it is time to look back on the highs, lows and WTFs in television from the past 12 months. There is a lot to reflect on in regard to television 2011. Charlie Sheen went crazy. Well, crazier. Comedy […]
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Test Pilot: File #29, Lucky Louie
Test Pilot #29: Lucky Louie Debut date: June 11, 2006 Series legacy: Louis C.K.’s first major foray into television, and one that should be forgotten For nearly a decade-and-a-half, HBO has been the biggest power player in the television industry. More than any other individual network or entity, HBO has shaped our perceptions of quality […]
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TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 15 — #TwoandaHalfSeasonsandanUnceremoniousBenching
In the latest edition of the podcast, I’m joined by regular guest Les Chappell for a timely, emotional reaction to the news that NBC has “benched” Community for the first portion of 2012. You can subscribe to the TVS Podcast on iTunes, if that’s your kind of thing.
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TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 13 — Boardwalking Dead? More like Bored, Walking Dead
In the latest episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Les Chappell and Andy Daglas for TVS’ first three-man pod. We discuss the second seasons of Boardwalk Empire (yay!) and The Walking Dead (ugh.). Remember, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, if you like that kind of thing.
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TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 10 — There are no ‘Good Guys’ on this show
In the latest episode of the TV Surveillance Podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Les Chappell for a lengthy discussion of Sons of Anarchy‘s rock-solid fourth season and Les shrewdly shills for FX and their smartphone applications. Reminder: You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, should you like to do so.
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Test Pilot: File #15, Sports Night
Test Pilot #15: Sports Night Debut date: September 22, 1998 Series legacy: Aaron Sorkin’s first foray into television! After a short hiatus, Test Pilot is back! Time for more historical pilot analysis – I know, contain your excitement. In case you have forgotten or are new to the site, here’s the general primer: In this […]
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