A root canal kept me from getting this out earlier but this will give you a refresher as we head into Thursday Night.  This is what happened last Thursday on NBC.  Community During a final, Shirley goes into labor.  Britta tries to push a natural birth and Pierce offers Troy and Abed money for the rights to their cool handshake. Of course it being a tv show, they can’t get... Read More

Will Ferrell can’t slay Leslie Knope and “Parks and Recreation.”  “30 Rock” and “Community” revamped clip shows and “The Paul Reiser Show” went out with a whimper. Community In only its second season, “Community” pulls a clip show of the best moments.  Jeff and Britta’s secret relationship is the thread that connects the episode.  It deconstructs the clip... Read More

A night off for “The Office” led to a breakout night for “30 Rock” and “Parks and Recreations.”  NBC must be testing out the strength of their lineup minus our friends at Dunder Mifflin.   Consider it a success. Community Annie plans a baby shower for Shirley who asks Jeff to help get Senor Chang to sign away his parental rights.  Britta starts... Read More

“The Office” stayed on top despite strong showings from Liz and Leslie while “Perfect Couples” jumped out of a window. Community Joe Biden is visiting and the school must elect a student president.  After Annie and Britta run, Jeff becomes a dark horse in the running. Abed and Troy host a show “Decision Gate” about the election.  While Annie tries... Read More

I was complaining about stamina and fatigue issues surrounding Thursday’s three- hour block of comedy on NBC.   Word to the wise would be to do your best to watch these shows on Thursday night.  I watched the Spurs get beat by the Bulls and wasn’t able to finish all six shows until Sunday afternoon.  The San Antonio Spurs are the reason for the delay in the NBC Thursday... Read More

I have wondered if my fatigue towards the end of Thursday night comedy is affecting my enjoyment for shows like “30 Rock” and “Outsourced.”  I finished watching a movie until 7:30 and was able to watch all of the NBC shows on DVR speeding through the commercials.  This does wonders for the viewing experience.    It is brutal to watch this many shows in real time with... Read More

Community This is when “Community” is at its best, when it is tapping into its geek niche storylines.  No other show would focus a whole episode about Dungeons and Dragons.  I’ve never even played Dungeons and Dragons but this makes it look like a lot of fun. Perfect Couples Rex tries to get the other guys excited about the man cave his wife made him and Dave has to deal... Read More

Michael Scott met David Brent coming out of an elevator for the best one minute of “The Office” in years, pairing the boss from America’s “The Office” with its predecessor, England’s “The Office.”  It was a great moment where worlds collided.  The rest of the episode was okay.  I’m sure everyone would have loved for David... Read More

The Cinemaniac got an opportunity to sit down with Executive producer & creator of USA networks drama “Fairly Legal”.  The series is about a mediator who’s father has recently died, and her new step mother has taken over the law firm. Right at the beginning of the show we feel like we’ve walked right into the middle of something that is more complex on the surface.... Read More

If ever there was an underdog American city, it was Detroit. A city that grew to become an industrial giant during the first half of the 20th century, then spawned class and racial tensions along with rapid growth. The Detroit Race Riot broke out in 1943 followed by the 12th Street Riot in ’67. The tax base eroded, drugs were on the rise, the population dropped and industry –... Read More