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Joe. Interests are sci-fi, sketch, soaps, old movies, comics, and VCR repair. I'm of the mid-to-late-stage Facts of Life generation. I have a blog I don't update often enough. http://soapssnlscifi.wordpress.com

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They should drop commentary but they still get views. I do think they have less "meet the moment" fans than they once did but they are still trying to get right wing viewers who hate SNL. The worst in recent memory was the repeated reminders that anyone who is anti-ICE is wimpy and white.

01.03.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights from tonight’s #Corrie.

01.03.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@chrisanstey74.bsky.social Another one of these warnings...

01.03.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jim beginning the end of his time on Neighbours

Jim beginning the end of his time on Neighbours

Of course this is no laughing matter

Of course this is no laughing matter

But mind the fruit bowl, Jim!

But mind the fruit bowl, Jim!

TV listing
Jim suffers a devastating physical setback. Philip finally catches up with his wayward son. Pam strikes a low blow in her feud with Wayne.

TV listing Jim suffers a devastating physical setback. Philip finally catches up with his wayward son. Pam strikes a low blow in her feud with Wayne.

#OnThisDay 1994 : #Neighbours viewers in the UK saw Jim Robinson die of a heart attack.

Meanwhile, the Radio Times lists the episode as Jim suffers a devastating physical setback!

#90s

01.03.2026 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The cast and cast use is also bad, at times outright horrible. How I despise SNL's "cute" and "meta" choices to belittle cast members who don't get anything on, which they did yet again last night (and usually these cast members are fired at the end of the season). All while Marcello tanks again.

01.03.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can see the comparison but I actually wish it was more like Mad TV as for many years there were patches of strong and unique sketches amidst the worst (bigoted slop and pop culture slop). SNL is going for the latter with none of the former. These days they struggle to even write a sketch.

01.03.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's mostly what they are trying to do with Marcello and Sarah, who are both just about unwatchable.

01.03.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's what it should be, but it has way too many cast members, producers and writers who refuse to leave. As a result you see anyone who is new and interesting banged into the same limited role or shipped out.

01.03.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love that shot of Elsie.

01.03.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights from tonight’s #Corrie.

28.02.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Some of my favorite Corrie scenes involve dancing. Others include Kevin/Sally/Jenny/etc. boogying to "Love in the First Degree" as (elsewhere) Alan throttled Rita, and Audrey being mortified as a drunk Alf danced with a beautiful blonde. I miss that show a great deal.

01.03.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Strong contender for the worst episode ever. The only good thing about it is the hot extra in the vest. #Corrie

01.03.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 28, 2026 – Connor Storrie / Mumford & Sons (S51 E13) bloodsnlreviews.com/2026/03/01/f... #SNL

01.03.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I never watched the show but I was surprised at some of the vehemence in the reviews. I wonder if some critics thought TV had "grown up" since that time and aren't happy with the regression.

28.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CNN has been garbage for decades. I don't even know how much worse they expect it to get. At least a Bari Weiss version will be more honest in being propaganda for Trump.

28.02.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember a lot of talk about Rizzoli and Isles at the time, although a good portion of that was shipping. I don't know if the actresses were ever thrilled about that.

28.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights from tonight’s #Corrie. 1/2

27.02.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Probably the most realistic part of Dynasty.

28.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I hope Linda Evans sued over this court portrait of Krystle. #Dynasty

27.02.2026 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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So sad to share that legendary colorist Tatjana Wood has passed away at the age of 99. Her pioneering painterly touch graced scores of DC & Vertigo series. She was truly one of a kind and a special friend. May her memory be a blessing.

27.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1507    πŸ” 420    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 78

They also don't care about someone being a Nazi. They likely prefer it. As long as they don't go to brunch.

27.02.2026 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And if they don't win it is in no way their fault, they were cheated.

27.02.2026 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's the same people who loved Fetterman only with even more "anti-establishment" creds. They love him because they feel insecure and see him as cool, the manly man who carries a gun and yet very conveniently and suddenly shares every single one of their views.

27.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 26 February 1979
On The Kenny Everrett Video Show: "As ever we leave you with a cliffhanger . . ."
It's just that, in this instance, it's #CliffRichard that happens to be hanging and taking a thrashing from #KennyEverrett.

26.02.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 26 February 1992 - FAST FORWARD
Justine fights back against St. Joe's in #GrangeHill.
Lloyd's in love and his grandpa's transported back in time in #EastEnders the cartoon.
John Leslie's bagpipes come to Cicero's rescue in TV Centre.
Plus, The Proggy Pages.

26.02.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 27 February 1976
ACTRESS PAT SAVES MARMALADE FROM A JAM To Marmalade the kitten actress #PatPhoenix will always be a heroine. Pat was involved in a real-life drama when she heard whining beneath the floor of her dressing room . . .

27.02.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 27 February 1982
ITV-2 GAMBLES ON BROOKSIDE
When Channel 4 takes to the airwaves in the November, family unity, already stretched to breaking point, will have a fourth channel to contend with. Channel Four's biggest gamble is a new soap opera called #Brookside . . .

27.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 27 February 1982
MAKE A DATE WITH TRACIE . . .
Look out for a girl who's being tipped for the top. Her name is #TracieBennett, she's 20 and she's already caught the eye of some on TV's shrewdest talent spotters. Viewers can see her next week in #CoronationStreet . . .

27.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 27 February 1982
HILDA'S NEW HOME IN THE STREET
Hilda Ogden is getting a new house in the most famous street in Britain . . . and she's doubly delighted. The address is the same, NΒΊ 13 #CoronationStreet, but the house will be twice as big . . .

27.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay 27 February 1993
SUN MAY SET ON ELDORADO
#AlanYentob took over as Controller of BBC1 yesterday - and immediately sounded a possible death knell for #Eldorado. "It doesn't seem to have done the business . . ."

27.02.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0