Television

UN-BROKE: Financial education, TV-land style

May 28, 2009, by happykatie in Budget, Television

Found via Consumerism Commentary, this upcoming 1-hour financial program special on ABC sounds really great:  Un-Broke: What You Need to Know About Money. Schools teach us almost everything, but not “Money 101.” For the basics on finance, turn to UN-BROKE: What You Need to Know About Money. It’s an unconventional look at the fundamentals of [...]

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What makes James Lipton so irritating

November 19, 2007, by happykatie in Television

Number-crunching thanks to Gawker Intern Mary.

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Hippie scent strips to enhance buzz factor

August 16, 2006, by happykatie in Television

Advertising is a fascinating beastie and constantly keeps me guessing what some of those ad dudes are smoking.  Case in point – Showtime’s current promotions for their Weeds sitcom about a surburban mom selling pot.  Don’t roll your eyes, it’s really funny/snarky even when you’re just high on life (or in my case, popsicles and [...]

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Boondocks – television style

November 2, 2005, by happykatie in Television

The Boondocks comic strip will have its animated premier on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim this weekend.  That means that this is maybe the second time this year that I regret not having cable. It should be pretty good.  Will someone who loves me tape this for me?   

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