Rueben’s Ramblings

In just a couple of days our nation will celebrate Independence Day – (of course) better known as the Fourth of July. This federal holiday is most commonly known for fireworks, parades, barbeques, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions and political speeches and ceremonies, but how many of us really know the origin behind this national holiday? Unlike …

We are already half-way through the year and there is still plenty of new programming on TV – both in the form of new shows and made-for-TV movies – to look forward to on both the major and cable network throughout July. With that thought in mind, let’s take a look at the new programming that TV viewers can expect …

It is time to take a look at how the 2012-2013 TV season performed for the major networks, taking into account the top 20 shows overall among all five major channels as well as the top performers for each of the top five networks. First, let’s take a look at the top 20 shows, in terms of overall million viewers, …

This Sunday is Father’s Day, as we all know, and many of you across the country (and world) will be celebrating their dads this weekend with parties, celebrations, picnics or whatever tradition your family has for the big day that salutes dads. Normally in honor of Father’s Day, I write a salute to great fathers or father-daughter teams on TV, …

The fan favorite UPN/WB series Veronica Mars ran for three seasons from 2004 to 2007, making series lead Kristin Bell, easily, a household name and garnering a very loyal and dedicated fanbase. The show also helped launch the careers of regular cast members Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables), Chris Lowell (Private Practice and The Help), Kyle Gallner (The Haunting, Nightmare on …

Can you guys believe that it is almost June? June, I say? Ahh! This year is going by so quickly and with the end of the 2012-2013 TV season that means summer programming is mere days away. With that thought in mind, let’s take a look at the new programming (dramas only, mind you) that TV viewers can expect on …

Now that the major (and most, if not all, of the cable) networks have made their upfront presentations to the advertisers in New York City, it is time to dissect each of the major networks plans for new programming (dramas only mind you, as that is my preferred viewing) for the fall as well as mid-season. First, I hope our …

“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” may be the title of a classic single from the one and only Roberta Flack, but it is also the title of a new series of articles that I plan to do here at NiceGirlsTV at least once a month, focusing on those actors and actresses who are household names now. Those …

Next week the major networks will head to New York City to make their upfront presentations to the all-important advertisers; i.e. the mega companies who provide the networks with money (aka commercials) that pay to keep their shows on the air. This is the biggest time of the year for the major networks and TV viewers alike because it is …

Can you believe that it is that time of the year again? We are “this close” to the conclusion of the 2012-2013 TV season and all of the major networks (and some of the cable networks too) are kicking their season enders into high gear. Over the course of the next few weeks, TV viewers will have a lot to …