Sunday 10/18/15

...and we are back. I've been without my own computer for most of the fall, and been doing some soul searching this year, so I haven't been writing. But I miss writing, and the best way to start writing is to start writing.

I have put together a list of the best movies for the past 25 years. But that is for another post.

I also plan to start writing about my other entertainment passions in TV and music. In music, I have a bit of obsession with the music charts, so that might inspire some columns. But let's talk about my TV interests. Here are the shows that interest me at this time:

I wrote a column earlier this year about the state of ESPN. I'm not sure I want to take that on further. It has gotten worse since that column. If it weren't for Pardon The Interruption, I'm not sure how much I could watch anymore. The air talent at ESPN is the weakest it has been since the 80s.

There are three reality shows I watch regularly: The Voice, Survivor, and The Amazing Race. I'm not sure I will write much on The Voice, as the singers are a matter of taste. I am fascinated by the politics of Survivor. And the more genuine competition of The Amazing Race is actually my favorite.

There are no current dramas that I watch regularly. One older comedy in The Big Bang Theory consistently makes me laugh, and as a longtime fan of The Muppets I have enjoyed the new show.

But for regular laughs, I look to late night. I have been a big fan of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert for years. I figured I would jump to CBS with Colbert, But a funny thing happen in the 6 months between Colbert leaving Comedy Central and him premiering on CBS. Larry Wilmore appeared.

So my loyalties stay with Comedy Central's shows. Trevor Noah is still finding his footing on The Daily Show. But the show kept its writing staff and some of his correspondents. Jessica Williams in particular in still comedy gold. The Nightly Report shows off Larry Wilmore, who has found his footing and is covering Jon Stewart's territory.

So that's TV. Now for the next column, back to the movies ...