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My Name Is Earl

Friday Notebook (Continued): "My Name Is Earl"

May 16, 2008

Considering what "The Office" did last night, and what "30 Rock" did a week ago, I didn't expect "My Name Is Earl" to match those comedic highs. But it still offered a very respectable hour, even if it contained a basic disappointment. …

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The Return of "My Name Is Earl"

April 3, 2008

Comments and spoilers about tonight's one-hour telecast, after the jump.

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Between Meat and Pizza

December 7, 2007

Because I had a gigantic memory lapse last night, I neglected to record most of my Thursday faves, and only saw "Grey's Anatomy" in its entirety because we got home in time.
But, as title of this post indicates, I am catching up thanks to online viewing. Haven't gotten through all of "30 Rock" or "Earl" [...]

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Friday Morning Backtrack

November 16, 2007

I did get through "Earl," "The Office" and "30 Rock." I may post some longer thoughts late. For now, my amusement was at best piecemeal — the Joy stuff in "Earl," the trash-talking in "The Office." …

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Thursday: "30 Rock," "The Office," "Earl," "Grey's"

October 25, 2007

Not everything on Thursday night was my cup of tea, but …

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Saturday Morning, Friday and Thursday Nights

October 20, 2007

Anyone care to comment on last night's "Friday Night Lights"? Are we in better territory than at the start of the season, or worse?
As for Thursday, was that the worst "Office" episode ever or what?
Also, in case you missed them, you can link here to my reviews of "Things We Lost in the Fire" and [...]

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Catching Up: "My Name Is Earl," "30 Rock," "Reaper"

October 12, 2007

If Howie had been a tad slower, Stephen Furst might be hosting "Deal or No Deal" now.
More disappointment from "30 Rock" and "Reaper," big fun with "Earl," after the jump. …

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"The Office": Argentina!

October 5, 2007

Just as a reminder that I wear a movie hat, here's a link to my review of "Into the Wild." I've also been meaning to post some thoughts about "The Kingdom," which I saw last weekend, and about the style of director Peter Berg. Maybe over this weekend.
As for the continued march through Thursday's shows, [...]

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"Cavemen" and the Current State of TV Comedy

October 3, 2007

Besides watching the (not available for preview) "Cavemen" premiere last night, as well as recent doses of "Carpoolers," "Everybody Hates Chris," "Aliens in America," "30 Rock," "The Office," "My Name Is Earl," "How I Met Your Mother," "Two and a Half Men," "Girlfriends" and the overall picture is, well, mixed. …

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Thursday Night: "Grey's Anatomy," "The Office," "Survivor," "CSI," "My Name Is Earl"

September 28, 2007

Notes and spoilers if you haven't watched yet, in series alphaetical order, after the jump …

"How many Emmys do you get for treating a deer?"

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"Free Earl"

September 4, 2007

The all-star video-for-a-cause is a pretty tired joke at this point. But at least this ditty for "My Name Is Earl" — which should be watchable just after 3 a.m. Eastern — offers a reminder of some of the funny characters who have passed through the show. (Note some of the video language is PG-ish.)
Free [...]

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"Earl," "Grey's," more "Office," "Survivor"

May 11, 2007

All after the jump …

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"My Name Is Rudy," "The Office"

May 4, 2007

Thoughts after the jump, in case you haven't watched yet. …

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"Grey's Anatomy," A Little "Earl"

February 1, 2007

Notes about the wonders of Kate Burton, after the jump …

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The Sound of "Earl"

June 23, 2006

In today's e-mail….
Shout! Factory announces the release of the official soundtrack to the hit television comedy series, “My Name Is Earl.”  My Name Is Earl – The Album features brand new, never before released tracks from Matthew Sweet, Uncle Kracker, John Hiatt and rock newcomers Van Nuys, recorded exclusively for the soundtrack.  In addition, the [...]

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"Veronica Mars," "My Name Is Earl," "The Office," "CSI"

January 30, 2006

I did like the twist in the middle of "Veronica" — when we found out she wasn't as innocent as we have come to expect from watching shows that aren't as well made as "Veronica." And it was a nifty way to tie up some storylines, while starting a new one for Wallace. But I [...]

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More "Earl," "Office," Goodbye, "West Wing"

January 22, 2006

It's a regular Sunday in most of the world, including the House of Heldenfels. But out west, the TV critics' press tour goes on, and today NBC had a mixed bag of announcements for the folks there, and those of us getting the network's e-mail.The good news: "My Name Is Earl" and "The Office" have [...]

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The Window Opens

January 4, 2006

My heart's still pounding from the end of the Rose Bowl, won by Texas in thrilling fashion. (I watched the early part on ABC, then listened to the later stages on ESPN Radio, where the drama kept me from drifting off to sleep.) But those of you who don't care a fig about football should [...]

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NBC Tweaks: "Scrubs" Back, Comedy Shakeup, Look for "Book of Daniel"

December 1, 2005

In today's TV mailbag I have a reader question about "Scrubs" and its possible return. Didn't have an airdate for it then, but I do now, since NBC has announced mid-season plans, including the much-speculated-about move of "My Name Is Earl" from its Tuesday stronghold to Thursdays, and the benching of "Joey."
These are short-term fixes, [...]

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Wild Wild Life

November 21, 2005

This was Saturday night at the House of Heldenfels: While my wife ironed, I worked on a newsletter for the arts-booster group at our son's high school. When the ironing was done, we worked together on the newsletter.
This was Sunday night: Having made 500 copies of the newsletter that afternoon, we folded them and stuffed [...]

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