0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/1/2010
Here at Chez Fang’s Bites, the New Year got off to a bang when my boiler went out. So it’s cold, but thankfully, the boiler repairman who advertises 24/7 emergency service has already been here, but as he needs some parts, I wait so I’ll give you some links. This was unexpected, but what was […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/31/2009
Our last set of links for 2009 is coming your way. It appears my day has been planned for me on New Year’s Day so I won’t be doing links on Friday. They’ll return on Saturday. As it’s snowing quite heavily here in Walpole, MA so I’ll do the links quickly and head home. CNBC’s […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/18/2009
This is the official schedule for Fox. It begins in September. The Fox fall 2009 schedule: Monday – 8 p.m., “House”; 9 p.m., “Lie to Me” Tuesday – 8 p.m., “So You Think You Can Dance” (two hours) Wednesday – 8 p.m., “So You Think You Can Dance” results show; 9 p.m., “Glee” Thursday – […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/13/2009
Chloe taking over all computer systems – A. The White House and FBI confused over the situation – D. Jack and Chloe seeing each other again – B. Tony’s explanation returning from the dead – C. Tony explaining he was working with the terrorists – B. Jack agreeing to work with the underground CTU – […]
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Opening sequence at the White House – B (President Taylor finally shows some backbone). Agent Moss skeptical of Jack’s actions – F. Janis lifting up Tony’s shirt – D (I’m sure it’s higher for the women). Agent Moss not trusting Jack despite knowing it’s best – D. Tony in interrogation all cleaned up after being […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/12/2009
Hearing “Previously on 24” Again – A. Opening Sequence in Air Traffic Control – C. Seeing the airplanes miss each other – B. Seeing FBI Supervisor Larry Moss stall – D. Seeing FBI Agent Renee Walker finally believe Jack – A. Seeing Janis Gold be “Chloe-Lite” – F. White House sequences – D. Seeing Henry […]
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Hearing Kiefer say “The events occur in real time” again – A+ Opening sequence, Kidnapping – A. Questioning of Jack in the Senate – C. Introducing characters at the FBI – C. White House sequences – D. Seeing Evil Tony Almeida for the first time – A. Hearing Evil Tony whisper like the Good Tony […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/16/2008
I can’t do a full-fledged update, but I will give you a truncated version of the links right now. The LA Daily News’ Tom Hoffarth writes that ESPN will mark today’s 40 anniversary of the Black Power salute by John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Christopher Byrne in his Eye […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/11/2008
Time to give you some more stuff. In his Farther Off the Wall blog, Tom Hoffarth of the Los Angeles Daily News previews the comments by Bryant Gumbel at the end of tonight’s Real Sports program on HBO (of which I’ll have a real time review). The Sports Media Watch notes that the Pro Bowl […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/7/2008
Time to give you a few links this evening. Michael Lev of the Orange County Register says the end of HBO’s Inside the NFL is bittersweet. Justin Terranova of the New York Post writes in the NYP TV Sports blog that former hosts Nick Buoniconti and Len Dawson will appear on the final show. Newsday’s […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/6/2008
Time to give you an update this afternoon. The Los Angeles Daily News’ Tom Hoffarth writes in his Farther Off the Wall blog about Inside the NFL leaving HBO after tonight’s airing. Bruce Allen of Boston Sports Media Watch also discusses HBO’s surprise decision and also has news about Comcast SportsNet New England going HD […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/1/2008
Now that I’m back at work, I’ll finish the megalinks plus some other stuff. We left off in the South. Let’s now head to the Midwest. Midwest The Chicago Tribune’s Ed Sherman spoke with ESPN’s Dick Vitale about this vocal cord surgery and his return to TV next week. And here are Ed’s weekend viewing […]
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I’m playing hooky from work so I’ll do the megalinks in two parts right now. USA Today’s Michael McCarthy writes that Patriots QB Tom Brady has become a target for scrutiny. Bruce Horovitz of USA Today takes a look at 20 years of the Nation Newspaper’s Super Bowl Ad Meter. Here’s the weekend sports listings […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/31/2008
Checking out the links for you tonight. Newsday’s Neil Best wonders how Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer got his hands on the Patriots’ Spygate tape. Neil has some ammunition for Patriots fans. He writes that Fox’s Joe Buck has done a whole slew of Giants games this season while not doing a single Pats game. Neil […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/30/2008
I don’t think I’ll be blogging as much as I did yesterday, but we’ll keep an eye on developments from the Super Bowl. If anything happens, we’ll put it here. In the meantime, your links for today. USA Today’s Michael McCarthy talks about the incessant coverage of Tom Brady by both the sports and entertainment […]
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Time to give you an update after all that blogging during Super Bowl Media Day. CNBC’s Darren Rovell hands out his first annual awards to the best Super Bowl appetizers. They do look tasty. The Sports Media Watch Blog looks at the ratings from the weekend. Jim Carlisle of the Ventura County Star has a […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/29/2008
Time for some links now. USA Today’s Michael Hiestand looks at the ratings from the weekend. Richard Sandomir of the New York Times says David Cone is close to hashing out a deal with the YES Network to work as an analyst. Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News pokes fun at Super Bowl […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/26/2008
First, watching NBC’s first effort for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, it’s been given a “Big Event” feel with Bob Costas and Dick Button as co-hosts. Former Olympics pairs co-champions Jamie Salé and David Pelletier who were so good on Olympic Ice last year with Mary Carillo have added a nice touch with their humor. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/18/2008
Last night I took a break from the blog and my computer and watched my URI Rams inexplicably lose to St. Louis, the same team that scored just 20 points against George Washington a week ago, then watched some Australian Open coverage. I am happy to see Tennis Channel pick up early evening coverage at […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/17/2008
Trying to get these out while my talkative employee is out. He just won’t shut up. Anyway, let’s get you the links. First, Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette says the analysts calling the AFC and NFC Championship games feel the cold weather will play a factor in both games. The lovely Joanne […]
