tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post632143997460642728..comments2023-08-05T03:08:12.648-07:00Comments on Stuart Has a Blog: My Last Blog of the Decade!Stuart A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16841927313842218715noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-2092026936896040242010-01-05T06:43:02.090-08:002010-01-05T06:43:02.090-08:00How different things would be if NBC had any sembl...How different things would be if NBC had any semblance of leadership. How is it that CBS, ABC, and Fox are holding steady, while NBC keeps tripping on itself? Last I checked, The Peacock only has two shows in the Nielsen Top 25, and one of them is "Sunday Night Football," which ended last weekend. Putting Jeff Zucker in charge was the beginning of the end.<br /><br />As for Lovie- I vaguely remember hearing something where Smith went apeshit on Thomas Jones a few years back. It was a closed door meeting, and Lovie went ballistic. I've heard other people say he's more intense than outward appearances might suggest. It's speculative, but I can't imagine that Lovie is keeping his cool though the all the pressures of being a head coach, especially as he watches the Bears crumble.Stuart A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16841927313842218715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-52947614475600198912010-01-02T13:28:43.248-08:002010-01-02T13:28:43.248-08:00Wait, what?! "a demanding, high-octane assho...Wait, what?! "a demanding, high-octane asshole of a coach"... are we talking about the same Lovie Smith?! I've never seen Lovie raise his voice or get mad. From what I've seen & read, Lovie says the same lines over and over, he's a player's coach, his Cover 2 defense is antiquated, the team lacks depth & has serious talent evaluation problems, and inspires mediocrity. That Vikings game: the defense gave up 30 points in the 2nd half, and it comes down to a dome team playing out in bitter cold with an aging old quarterback who traditionally bombs in December. Unfortunately there will be few, if any changes.<br /><br />The move behind putting Leno at 9pm was a cheap financially driven tactic. Now what's going to be interesting is how long they'll continue to forfeit the 9pm ratings war. Whoever thought to put Leno on the Tonight Show in the first place really dropped the ball. How much different things would be if Letterman got it.Markhttp://www.www.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-24548544036521737392010-01-02T08:41:34.211-08:002010-01-02T08:41:34.211-08:00That game did make me more confident for next seas...That game did make me more confident for next season seeing them play like that.Joehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1441642492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-74052635821320641282010-01-01T19:23:34.816-08:002010-01-01T19:23:34.816-08:00I won't win my pick 'em league, though I d...I won't win my pick 'em league, though I did a lot better picking games than doing fantasy football.<br /><br />Turner has to go, no question, though I'm still not sure about Lovie. He's a demanding, high-octane asshole of a coach, and most of his ex-players don't keep him in high regard, but I had more confidence in Smith than I ever did with Wannie or Jauron. That Bears-Vikes game was awesome, though it was too little, too late.<br /><br />NBC gave up a lot to put Leno in prime time; it was a risk regardless of whether or not it was going to be a success. I have noticed that getting pummeled in the ratings by cookie-cutter crime procedurals has taken its toll on Leno's general demeanor; he often looks frustrated and uninspired (well, more so than usual).Stuart A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16841927313842218715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-32296652487237054922009-12-30T19:49:55.781-08:002009-12-30T19:49:55.781-08:00Since you live there too I don't mind getting ...Since you live there too I don't mind getting your opinion too. I hope that Turner [at least] gets fired, but the win does give me more confidence for next year.<br /><br />And in the pick em league I'm in, I actually picked the Bears [along with three other people] which helped me out even though I lost. I got 10 games right, the winner had 12.Joehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1441642492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-65166000433643615052009-12-30T18:17:39.816-08:002009-12-30T18:17:39.816-08:00Oh Joe, you were talking to Stu and not me. LOL! ...Oh Joe, you were talking to Stu and not me. LOL! I am so dense!Markhttp://www.www.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-17455755730912228682009-12-30T16:30:00.400-08:002009-12-30T16:30:00.400-08:00Actually I watched the 2-hour "Community"...Actually I watched the 2-hour "Community" marathon instead on Monday Night & stopped watching Bears after week 10. I just got so sick of them. Bunch of pathetic shits. I was hoping the Bears would lose so "Losie" Smith & Jerry Angelo would get fired. The problem is Losie is due $11 million in the next two seasons & the Bears are cheap. I put my interests towards the Blackhawks, that's the real ticket in town. To hell with those loser Bears and Bulls!<br /><br />I didn't even think about Leno killing Conan's ratings. I haven't even watched a single second of Leno & my mindset is to the point that he doesn't even exist.<br /><br />On another topic, I find cop / Sci-Fi / lawyer / crime shows incredibly boring & can barely hold any interest in "the Mentalist". It's just another version of a tired formula "weird story / cops arrests bad guy". <br /><br />I read a very disturbing article yesterday about the Big 4 networks and revenue, the lack of it. Somebody predicted that one of the Big 4 networks could end up as a cable channel in '11 because they can make a lot more money being a cable channel. That would suck.Markhttp://www.www.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-4402891536043249322009-12-30T15:09:44.460-08:002009-12-30T15:09:44.460-08:00I'm with you on almost all of the TV shows, an...I'm with you on almost all of the TV shows, and Lenos new show is killing Conans ratings.<br /><br />And since I haven't seen you mention this anywhere else, what did you think of the Bears on Monday Night? Where the hell have they been all year, and why didn't the coaches listen to Cutler about Aromashodu!Joehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1441642492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043052320137043563.post-48811202951185100972009-12-29T10:23:22.060-08:002009-12-29T10:23:22.060-08:00Yeah I hate it when shows are on cable. I refuse ...Yeah I hate it when shows are on cable. I refuse to drop $600 year for television. I still wouldn't do it for $60 a year.<br /><br />I've been watching the four comedies you listed. While I like all four of them & think Annie from "Community" is super cute, I will say this:<br /><br />"Modern Family" offends my traditional senses to fullest but IMO they show how lame being modern really is (and it is completely ridiculously cliched) and makes me so glad I'm "not them". Phil Dunphy will up as a legendary father-noodle-wuss in the ranks of Mike Brady & Ray Barone. <br /><br />"Better Off Ted" is witty & hilarious, but who knows how much longer they can pull off that formula. The show isn't the type to stay on for 5 to 8 years anyway. <br /><br />Biggest new piece of shit: "Cougartown". I'm sure there's a bunch of fat ladies eating ice cream & drinking wine who find this show hilarious. Bill Lawrence must have a severe case of inferiority complex if he keeps making shows where the women are dominate bitches.<br /><br />So how soon will Jay Leno be canceled? <br /><br />The '00s was a decade of going from one extreme to the other, and set the new standard for fiscal irresponsibility & stupidity. It's going to end the way it started: under a lot of snow. I can't believe I'm going to be starting my 5th decade on this planet. Predictions? A 7th NHL team will end up in Can-o-da & at least 2 more sports work stoppages.<br /><br />I can't believe there will never be anymore Luanne Platter.Markhttp://www.www.comnoreply@blogger.com