While working my way through [[The Wire]], I found myself thinking about the iconic rap song “The Message” by [[Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five]]. A song which traces much of the same social themes of urban decay as this kick ass TV series. A point of interest, at least for me, is that this [...]
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Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five: The Message
Published by July 7th, 2008 in TV, fun and music. 7 CommentsCarosello: An Italian TV Tradition
Published by January 27th, 2008 in Italy, TV, Uncategorized, YouTube, pop culture and television. 0 CommentsOne of things I have noticed is that when hanging with a group of friends sooner or later the conversation turns to our mediated lives through television. Without fail, if the company is worth its salt, memories of Larry from [[Three's Company]], Rerun from [[What's happening!!]], or even Tootie from The Facts of Life [...]
Comprehensive List of US Network TV Schedules on Wikipedia
Published by January 27th, 2008 in TV, Uncategorized, poll, pop culture and television. 0 CommentsI was searching for information about 1980s sitcoms for another post I plan on writing when I came across a pretty phenomenal resource on Wikipedia for anyone interested in the history of U.S. television: a List of United States Network Television Schedules. An article which, by the way, is considered an orphan given the lack [...]
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