Monthly Archives: January 2009
It’s Classic Clip Friday: Fawlty Towers – The Germans
Take one snobbish, xenophobic, neurotic hotel owner. Drop a stuffed moose on his head. Then add a few German tourists. Welcome to Fawlty Towers, where there is never an armistice. This is probably the single best scene – certainly the … Continue reading
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A Word From Our Sponsors… Kia-Ora – It’s Too Orangey For Crows
Time has failed to dilute this slice of 1980s orangey goodness. Slightly odd animation and a very catchy tune. What transgression did the crows commit to be denied the overly-orange amber nectar? Why is the dog so favoured as to be custodian … Continue reading
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Tuesday Is Theme Tunes Day – Danger Mouse
He’s the greatest! He’s fantastic! He’s the greatest secret agent in the world! And he’s a mouse.
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Further Reading: Lost and Battlestar Galactica
Now that most people on both sides of the Atlantic have seen the start of the latest runs of Lost and Battlestar Galactica, the Choob is here to help anyone, like me, who may be confused about some of the … Continue reading
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George Clooney Photographed On Set Of E.R.
Courtesy of E! Online comes this photo of George Clooney back in Doug Ross’s scrubs, as he returns to County General one last time. Also, if the thought of the NBC show’s demise (the current season, the 15th, is the last) … Continue reading
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Pilot Watch: Witches, AbFab, Trauma, Mercy, Tick Tock
Here’s a quick round up of the latest pilots to get the go-ahead in the States. NBC Trauma: No doubt with one eye on finding a replacement for ER, the network is considering this drama set in the the high-energy world … Continue reading
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