TNT will premiere its newly resurrected soaper, Dallas, tonight beginning at 9/8c. I was curious to know why, after more than 20 years in the vault, would we even care to watch it again. Then my husband reminded me of the reasons people watched in the first place, and why they kept watching for 14 seasons. The beautiful women – ... Read More »

Last night CBS aired the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which has become so much more than just a fashion show, over the years. The highlights were the Superheroine segment, the Aquatic segment, the steampunk-y “I Put a Spell on You” segment and Club Pink, which is always a whole lot of fun. CBS scored the night in ratings as ... Read More »

We are attempting a new series of articles, loosely titled Words & Music. Each week, we will highlight a musician or author’s work that has caught our eye. Beginning with Music, I want to focus on a young singer/songwriter, Jemma Griffiths, aka, Jem. My daughter brought Jem to my attention when she heard her song, 24, in the film Ultraviolet. ... Read More »

Melissa & Joey is my new favorite, half-hour, sitcom. I’ve always loved those shows that made you laugh and relax on a week night. Friends, The Cosby Show, Cheers, Coach, Frasier; I miss them all. When I had my second daughter, it was the first time I nursed, so I was often awake in the middle of the night when ... Read More »

NiceGirlsTV is all about television, I know, but music is becoming more and more a part of the shows we love to watch. In the last couple of years, my taste in music has changed drastically. I’ve gone from strictly country to more pop and indie artists. Also, I’m a product of the 70′s acid rock, so I find myself ... Read More »

Sunday night, July 11, brings a new episode of Leverage called The Double Blind Job. In a time when everyone wants to see their favorite tv characters pair up on the show, Leverage certainly will not escape the office betting pools. First, we had Nate and Sophie, who appeared to have a past that for whatever reason, didn’t pan out. ... Read More »

Since my column falls on Fridays, this will be my last post until the New Year. I couldn’t let this day pass without sending out wishes to certain people. First off, to all the fine and fun people from New Media Strategies and Electric Artists. We’ve had so much fun throughout the year doing promos and giveaways and playing online ... Read More »

Ah, the sounds of Christmas. You gotta love them! The tunes that run through your mind as you do your shopping or prepare your holiday cards. The songs playing on your radio as you decorate that tree. Perhaps you have favorites that you and your family sing together at your holiday gathering. Or maybe you are one of those who ... Read More »

There are certain specials that my children look out for every holiday season. The Wizard of Oz just days before Thanksgiving  is a sure sign for them to begin watching for their favorite specials. Traditionally, whenever there is one of these shows on television, we bring out the hot cocoa and marshmellows, don our warmest PJs, grab our fluffiest pillows ... Read More »

“Top 10″ lists are all the rage these days, and I’m a fan of them. I read them all, and some of them are much like my own. The holiday season is upon us and this is my favorite time of the year. There’s nothing I like more during this season, than to curl up on my couch in my ... Read More »