Rueben

Using her favorite online handle, Rueben is an East Coast-bred gal who is now a permanent Californian and a lifelong tv-oholic. She watches at least 25 TV shows a week, goes to the movies as often as possible, listens to music every waking moment, reads every day and “plays” on the internet every chance she can. Some of her current favorite TV shows are Outlander, Sweet Magnolias, Wednesday, High Potential, Will Trent, Reacher, The Gilded Age, Fire Country, Matlock, Miss Scarlet, Skymed, The Rookie, Bridgerton, Virgin River and School Spirits. She is looking forward to season three of Silo on Apple TV; season two of Ransom Canyon on Netflix; season five of Harry Wild on Acorn TV and the debuts of Lanterns on HBO Max and Anna Pigeon on USA Network. Follow her on Bluesky @ruebensramblings.bsky.social or contact her at rueben@nicegirlstv.com. Please also check out Rueben's Ramblings website for even more entertainment news.

Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Nora and Lilla Zuckerman

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is shone on writing and producing partners (and sisters) Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. In a 2009 interview, Nora and Lilla shared that they had “always been close growing up” and they were both “passionate about film and television” but they “approached it from different angles” – at least in the beginning. Nora’s direction was …

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The Event Series You Won’t See This Fall (But Maybe You Should)

It has become a tradition here at NiceGirlsTV that we take a look at new (pretend) pilots that would be fun to see on the small screen either on the cable or major networks during the new fall TV season. This time around, however, instead of new pilots based on previous hit series, a long-running event series, based on a …

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Outlander Return Date Announced

This is the news Outlander fans have been waiting months to hear. The second season of the Starz period drama will premiere on Saturday, April 9!!! You can see the new artwork above that gives us a spectacular look at the new season and our beloved Jamie and Claire in their new finery, as they live in Paris and act …

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What to Expect on TV in March

March is only a few weeks away (how is that possible?!) and there are plenty of programming options yet to look forward to on television. Let’s take a look at just some of the new and returning shows that will be on the major and cable networks: The new ABC drama The Family will air a special preview on March …

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SHADOWHUNTERS Recap: Raising Hell

Last night’s episode found Clary waking up from a bad dream, finding Jace there to comfort her. The only problem, it was really Simon. And, once again, she treats him like a brother when that is the last thing he wants from her. When is he just going to step up and tell her how he feels? But, he does …

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Do You Remember: Glory Days

From January to March of 2002 a short-lived TV show on The WB (which eventually became The CW when the network merged with UPN) called Glory Days aired all of its episode – 9 in total. The series came from the creative mind of Kevin Williamson; originally being conceived as a drama similar to his hit series Dawson’s Creek, but …

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Outlander Casting and Lyric Video

Attention Outlander Fans! You’ve undoubtedly heard the news by now, as it was officially announced a few days ago: the role of Brianna has finally been cast. British actress Sophie Skelton has landed the plum role of daughter to Claire (series lead Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (series lead Sam Heughan). Skelton is a trained singer and dancer who has …

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February TV Calendar

The following list provides the dates of the returning cable and major network dramas as well as new cable and major network dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that will air during February: February 1 – The final 8 episodes of Lost Girl will return starting tonight on Syfy at 10 PM February 2 – The FX 10-episode limited series event …

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Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Bethany Rooney

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is shone on Television and Film Director and Author Bethany Rooney. Bethany has been at the helm of over two hundred episodes of prime time TV shows for over 30 years, getting her first big break thanks to producer Bruce Paltrow (the late husband of veteran actress Blythe Danner and father of Oscar-winning actress …

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Observations on the World of Entertainment

I have been writing a weekly column for NiceGirlsTV for almost seven years now… Wow!!! I have to take a moment to let that sink in. Throughout that lengthy time, I have written about my love affair with television since I was a child; countless articles about what will be airing on TV in the coming months and so much, …

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