Inklings

Category: television

  • Night Shift

    After just seven months anchoring the golden mic of ‘The Tonight Show’, Conan O’Brien gets the curtain after turning down an offer to appear a half hour later. Leno must have some real pull with the suits at NBC. Even after ‘The Jay Leno Show’ posted just “acceptable” ratings in its prime-time slot, they still have the audacity to thwart the efforts of the ever-vigilant O’Brien by offering Leno his old time slot back. What a slap to the pale, freckled face of the vertically-coiffed Conan. Hey Conan, how’s your New Year’s?

  • Lose that Spare Tire!

    Another season of “The Biggest Loser” has started on NBC and the cast is heavier than ever. I’m amazed at the amount of weight some of these contestants have lost in just seven days. I’ve always heard it’s not healthy to lose more than two pounds a week but this week some guy shed a record-breaking 34 pounds! The weight loss on the show may be overly dramatic (and dangerous) but I guess what it promotes is admirable – a lifestyle of healthy eating and living to manage weight.

  • Bear Grills Bear Grylls

    Some cable channels are kicking off the new year with new seasons and new shows. A veteran staple of the Discovery Channel, “Man vs. Wild” with Bear Grylls, is starting its fifth season. I can’t say that I watch it all that often but what the guy goes through to show viewers how to survive the elements is intriguing and sometimes ridiculous. Thanks to Bear, if I ever find myself stranded in the African Savannah I know I can rehydrate myself with the juices from fresh elephant dung.