The Next Iron Chef

I hate reality shows.
On the other hand, I love watching Food Network’s Iron Chef America.
I hate competition reality shows even more. On the other hand, anything hosted by Alton Brown is automatically worth watching.
What am I supposed to think about The Next Iron Chef (Sundays, 9pm/8c, Food Network)? I’m not supposed to like it… am [...]

State of the Union: Modern Kids Television

For this discussion, I’m defining "kids television" as programming designed for toddlers: those viewers under about age five. This isn’t about the Powerpuff Girls, Jimmy Neutron or Kim Possible, it’s about The Backyardigans, Yo Gabba Gabba and The Doodlebops. Basically, I’ll be talking about shows that are aired before noon-ish; shows that are featured on [...]

Everything I Really Need to Know About Cooking I Learned From Rachael Ray

Between her cooking show, travel shows, talk show, monthly magazine and books, I’ve come to learn a lot about cooking from Rachael Ray. I wouldn’t describe myself as a Super Fan or anything - it’s not like I TiVo her shows or anything - but I do tune in if I’m watching TV and I [...]

You Know You’ve Made It When You Get Parodied

I was on the road with my wife and kid (age 2), and I went online looking for things for her (the baby) to watch to keep her occupied for a while. I went to YouTube looking for clips from Dora the Explorer, because she digs that show for some reason. What I found was [...]