Rueben’s Ramblings

What to Expect for Mid-Season TV

At one point in time in the world of television, mid-season was seen as a wasteland for repeats and what would become short-lived TV shows for which the networks had no intentions of continuing beyond the limited amount of episodes that were filmed. But now-a-days, mid-season is the exact opposite: it is a place filled with a multitude of programming …

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Happy New Year 2012

Drop Dead Diva

It is that time of year again: it is almost the start of another new year. Did you meet the resolutions you made for this current year? If not, you only have four more days to make a difference. Are you making any resolutions for the New Year? Are they resolutions that you can easily master or will they be …

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What to Look Forward to This Christmas

I know that most people really look forward to Christmas because it means celebrating the holiday with their families and friends, following traditions that have been part of their lives for decades or making new traditions with their friends. But if you are like me – where most of your family has passed on or lives thousands of miles away …

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How Are the Networks Performing This TV Season

Chuck on NBC

Every TV season is very different – you never quite know what to expect from the returning shows or what the new programs may have in store. But one thing is for sure: every TV season provides a lot of entertainment. There are always unexpected delights, welcome returns and, unfortunately, colossal disappointments. As always each network has its winners, its …

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My Wish List for PaleyFest 2012

Every year the Paley Center for Media holds their annual PaleyFest in the spring. This year the two-week event will be held from March 2 to March 14 and three of the panels have already been announced: Mad Men, Modern Family and American Horror Story. But given that there are 9 more panels yet to be announced, I had to …

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What to Get the NiceGirls in Your Life for Christmas

Wow, it’s my third Christmas as part of the NiceGirls staff and what an interesting year it has been for TV and movie goers. Wouldn’t you agree? There have been zombies, aliens and witches galore (not to mention the lingering obsession with werewolves and vampires). And don’t get me started on the recent uptick in fairytale stories that have hit …

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Tis the Time to Be Thankful

It’s that time of year again: the time when everyone, who celebrates Thanksgiving that is, takes the time to state the things for which they are most thankful. A lot of people will say they are thankful for their friends and family or their health and well-being; but when it comes to those of us here at NiceGirlsTV, well, we …

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Creation Entertainment’s Salute to the Great Sci-Fi Shows on Syfy

This weekend Creation Entertainment will be holding three of its many conventions that salute some of the more popular sci-fi TV shows. These particular conventions will spotlight the following Syfy series: Eureka, Farscape, Sanctuary, Stargate and Warehouse 13. The events will be held simultaneously at the Marriott Hotel at the Los Angeles airport on Friday, November 18, Saturday, November 19 …

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More Winners and Losers of the 2011-2012 TV Season

Last month I provided a list of the winners and losers among the new dramas to debut this fall TV season. Among those winners were Unforgettable and Person of Interest (both on CBS) and Revenge (on ABC). Since that time all three dramas have been picked up by their respective networks for a full season. As for the losers, both …

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Spending a Day with the Cast and Crew of Castle

Next Saturday (November 12) the very first Castle Convention – a one-day charity event in honor of the TV show Castle – will be held in Los Angeles. The event will be run by CastleTV.net, an online fan community established in 2008 to support and discuss the show (and as a way for the shows fans to socialize) and the …

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