Warren Buffett, the rich guy (who also values philanthropy) is now in the cartoon business. The Secret Millionaires Club aims to get kids thinking about investing in themselves to earn more money and invest more wisely later. I’m intrigued.
Tag: television
Behind The Scenes At The Final Days Of 30 Rock: Last day at the writer’s room. Last table read. Last shooting day. (x) In memorandum. Blerg.
Ban on Loud TV Commercials Takes Effect Today
"But what will keep people who watch television awake anymore?!" -me, a person who does not own a tv and pretends like I’m not missing out. (Really, this is good legislation. Good victory, America!)Ban on Loud TV Commercials Takes Effect Today
Totally Biased
W. Kamau Bell’s new show premiering on FX tonight is going to be awesome. Seriously, this guy is brilliantly hilarious. He and Maria Bamford led a stand up open mic at MaxFunCon this year, and I got to heckle him as part of a comedy challenges role play; let’s just say he aced it and… Continue reading Totally Biased
Mad Men Mapped in NYC
Even though all but the pilot episode of Mad Men have been filmed in LA, NYC is where the show is set and all of the action happens. WNYC has mapped some of the places Peggy, Don, Roger, and others frequent; just click on each spot to read when we saw it. See any favorites… Continue reading Mad Men Mapped in NYC
Friday fun from the Toy Industry Foundation. Can you figure out what TV shows are represented by the LEGO setups? Some hints are here. Have fun!
Downton Abbey Cast: What do they really look like?
Mrs. Hughes, played by Phyllis Logan, actually looks like: Check out the rest of the cast! (I know, this is the rare pop culture post. But I’m on the Downton bandwagon like everyone else. Deal with it, and even better, start watching the show if you don’t already.)Downton Abbey Cast: What do they really look… Continue reading Downton Abbey Cast: What do they really look like?
Sesame Street teaches about hunger
Sesame Street has a new muppet who is hungry for more than just cookies. The iconic kids show is set to unveil a new impoverished puppet named Lily, whose family faces an ongoing struggle with hunger issues. Lily will be revealed in a one-hour Sesame Street primetime special, Growing Hope Against Hunger, which is being sponsored by… Continue reading Sesame Street teaches about hunger
Quiz time! This claims to be the largest TV (note: not projection screen) in the world. Where is it?
The amazingness of Sia + Six Feet Under sometimes makes me cry or smile and always remember to breathe. Totally hits the spot right now. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
