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Drews & Don’ts: The 20 Best Episodes of “The Office”
As “The Office” closes its doors after nine seasons of workplace hijinks, it’s hard to separate the show at large from what the show’s become. Following television’s grandest tradition of continuing a successful sitcom long beyond its logical stopping point, the mockumentary sitcom has trudged through two largely laugh-free seasons following the departure of star Steve Carell. And while the ninth and final season has taken great strides over the dire eighth to wrap up the Scranton crew’s storylines in […]
5 Artists Who Should Be On Season 7 of UnSung
Who should appear on the upcoming season of UnSung? We take a look.
Blerditorial: On “Baby Got Back”, Tipping, and the Slow Death of Civility
If you haven’t been on the internet lately — understandable, as it’s as much a barren wasteland of lost souls and vitriol-spewing keyboard activists as it is an information superhighway and social facilitator these days — let me catch you up to speed. The web, torn asunder last week by President Obama saying stuff and Beyonce not singing stuff, was once again divided into two very different factions over a couple of news items that happened to go viral. Now, […]
Bill Cosby? Meet The Roots (Plus, a “Cosby Show” Update)
Bill Cosby’s appearance on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” is certainly on the odd side. Plus, Vanessa Huxtable returns to TV.
The Idiot Box: An Appreciation Of “Happy Endings”
A few words about network TV’s best sitcom. Not the best sitcom you haven’t watched yet, just the best sitcom. Period.
Poptificating: The 64th Emmy Awards
Whether we watched the ceremony or skimmed the results, the Popblerd team had one thing in common: we all had strong opinions to voice about the 64th annual Emmy Awards. How strong? Why don’t you read for yourself! Jesse, jilted FX fan: It was fucking awful and awkward. They spaced it out so much at the beginning that all the big ones at the end got played off. And don’t get me started on the lack of FX presence….. Big […]
Poptificating: A Few Words On Nicki Minaj’s Impending “American Idol” Judge-Ship
The potential arrival of Nicki Minaj to the “American Idol” judges’ chair has tongues wagging, but will it bring viewers back? Find out what the Popblerd staff thinks.
Suit Up! CBS Plans the “Mother” of All TV Soundtracks
The legendary CBS sitcom gets its own soundtrack album ahead of what may be its final year.
American Idol Season 11 – Where We Stand
We’re down to the final four on “American Idol.” Here’s a recap of how we got there.
The Idiot Box: Homage à Trois: Musings on a Possible Community Porn Parody
Community is coming back from its mid-season hiatus, but what about that porn parody that was announced last year? This article explores what a successful Community porn parody might look like.
À la carte: How to Stop Paying Expensive Monthly Bills & Get the Content You Want
Satellite and cable television subscriptions are expensive. You’re paying for a lot of content you will never see, nor ever have the desire to. In this article, I will illustrate the cheaper (and more sensible) alternatives to getting your couch potato fix. Mind you, these television substitutes vary largely on your location, proximity to heavily populated areas, and access to a high-speed internet connection. If you’re reading this via a 56k modem, just stop reading now (and/or watching the photo […]
