Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Celebrates 400th Episode

February 1, 2017 | Posted in CRIME/DRAMA | By

Promotional poster for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 18.

On February 8, 2017, NBC will air the 400th episode* of its long running crime-drama/procedural Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The most successful spin-off to date from the original Law & Order series, SVU is currently the fourth longest running scripted U.S. primetime series in history— just behind The Simpsons, Gunsmoke, and the original Law & Order.

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The Best Nickelodeon Nicktoons

March 23, 2016 | Posted in CLASSIC TV, TELEVISION | By

Here is a list of the best Nicktoons of the 1990's. All are now available on DVD so you can watch them over and over again!

Although I have many fond memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons as a child of the 1970’s, there is another group of animated shows that takes me back to happy times.  Nickelodeon, the children’s television network, has created many wonderful

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My Favorite Schoolhouse Rock Songs

February 16, 2016 | Posted in CLASSIC TV, TELEVISION | By

Here are some of my favorite Schoolhouse Rock songs from my childhood.

A Generation Learned Important School Lessons Via Music Has it really been over forty years since the debut of Schoolhouse Rock? Yes, it has! On January 6, 1973, ABC premiered a series of short 3-4 minute cartoons that taught children

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My Favorite 1970’s Made for Television Movies

February 5, 2016 | Posted in CLASSIC TV, TELEVISION | By

Mystery Writers by Nana B Agyei on Flickr

Back in the 1970’s. made for television movies were a staple of prime time television. These features, which were not stories meant for the big screen, but were used to showcase the most popular actors on that particular network. Much

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5 Teen Chick Flicks from the 70’s and 80’s

January 30, 2016 | Posted in CLASSICS, MOVIES | By

Fun Chick Flicks for women over 50-classics from our youth.

Life for those of us in the “Sandwich Generation” can be quite stressful. Between our jobs and volunteering commitments, we are also caring for our children and aging parents. The need to get away and escape from the everyday pressures

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MasterChef Junior Season 4 Episode 3: November 20 2015

November 22, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By

MasterChef Junior Season 4 Episode 3 screencap

Last week it was the end of the journey for Chad and Annabelle, leaving twenty kids still in the MasterChef kitchen. There’s a giant mystery box awaiting them when they enter, and after a countdown the box lifts to reveal three figures in space suits: the judges, of course.

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MasterChef Junior Season 4 Episode 2: November 13 2015

November 16, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By

Screencapture from the November 13 2015 episode of MasterChef Junior

Last week we had our first taste of the new batch of MasterChef Junior contestants. Two went home, and 22 still remain. We may get to meet a few of the kids we didn’t get to see much of last week, including Amaya…

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MasterChef Junior Season 4 Episode 1: November 6 2015

November 9, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By

Screencap from the November 6 2015 episode of MasterChef Junior.

Season 4 of MasterChef Junior is here, and it’s time to meet a new group of incredibly young and incredibly talented home cooks. Will they set the bar even higher than last season? Will we perhaps finally see a young girl win, after three seasons of boys being victorious?

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MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 20 Recap and Review: September 16 2015

September 19, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By

Screencapture from the September 16 finale of MasterChef

It’s here at last: the grand finale of another season of MasterChef. Tonight it will be Claudia facing off against Derrick in the standard three-part battle of appetizer, entree and dessert

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MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 19 Recap and Review: September 16 2015

September 18, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By

Screencapture from the September 16 2015 episode of MasterChef.

The lights come on in the MasterChef kitchen and Stephen, Claudia and Derrick enter. Claudia says she has “grown and changed” so much since this journey began and she’s setting the example for her daughter…

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