Tag Archive: SNL

THE SURF REPORT: Michael Buble holiday special, SOA and COVERT AFFAIRS season finales–12/6/11

TweetBOARDWALK EMPIRE: Well, the show finally went to a very dark place and showed us what we’ve long suspected: Jimmy’s mother did actually get too close to her son. Gillian visited Jimmy when he was at school, got very drunk and then told him it was ok as she showed him far more affection than…

THE SURF REPORT: Part 2 of Woody Allen docu, THE LAYOVER with Anthony Bourdain premieres–11/21/11

TweetI watched less TV this weekend than usual because of social commitments; yes, I was actually speaking to real live people! Please note: light writing schedule this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday and there are plenty of marathons on TV to keep you happy when you’re not eating or shopping on Black Friday. NERDIST…

THE SURF REPORT: What are we still watching?? 10/17/11

TweetOK, now that we’re a few weeks into the new fall season, I thought I’d take a look at what I’m still watching — I’m sure I forgot a few shows but here goes: COMEDIES: BORED TO DEATH – Still quirky in the best possible ways and I love how they use language.  There are…

THE SURF REPORT: Week 3 of fall season: cancellations begin–10/4/11

TweetAnd the first cancellation of the fall season is…THE PLAYBOY CLUB (NBC).  I watched the three episodes that aired and I can’t say I’m shocked.  The writing had some clunky moments but Eddie Cibrian was the real problem.  He’s had many talent deals but hasn’t clicked in any of the shows he’s been in.  Note…

THE SURF REPORT: GOSSIP GIRL season premiere, HART OF DIXIE and TERRA NOVA premiere–9/26/11

TweetThere was so much new TV this weekend, I barely saw daylight. What did you watch?? SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SEASON PREMIERE: Wow, what a fantastic start to the new season but when they’ve got a political debate to work with, that’s when SNL does some of their best work (thanks to Jim Downey among others)….