Useless Keys, image via Wikipedia So many rock bands, so little time. How do we ever choose among them? Seriously, I’m curious: how does one cut through all the noise and make a sonic impact on enough of us to make a living and more? That’s one of the things I want to ask my... Continue Reading →
When word reached us last night (May 16, 2010) that singer Ronnie James Dio lost his battle against cancer yesterday at the age of 67, my wife said, “Didn’t you interview him?” Yes, yes, I did. It was May 22, 1986, one of my first interviews at my new job as pop music critic... Continue Reading →
Today's Guest: Dario Scardapane, TV writer, producer, "Trauma," "The Bridge" Dario Scardapane would like a few minutes of your time on Monday nights at 9 p.m. for the next couple weeks. Scardapane is the creator and executive producer of “Trauma,” which, I believe, is a beneficiary of The Jay Leno Show’s fabulous flameout at 10... Continue Reading →
Today's Guest: Neal Baer, executive producer "Law & Order: SVU" The Law & Order television franchise has passed through numerous stages over its two decades on the air at NBC. There was innovation, as in the split show format of the original; shock, as in the horrible nature of some of the crimes depicted; expansion,... Continue Reading →
Whoever cast the new NBC show “Trauma”—airing Monday nights at 9 p.m.—must have done some market research when it came to Aimee Garcia, at least based on what I learned about her within my own household. Besides being a beautiful, talented young actress, she is immediately recognizable among several constituencies. My 13-year-old son knows... Continue Reading →
Today's Guest: Dario Scardapane, showrunner, "Trauma" From what I’ve read, the opening 10 minutes of the NBC drama “Trauma”—and say that five times fast—is the greatest introduction to a TV show ever. It cures cancer, tames global warming and reveals the secrets behind “Lost.” Okay, maybe it doesn’t do the last thing, but still!... Continue Reading →
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