Time for more Friday Questions. And tonight on TCM I host three more Neil Simon movies. The fun begins at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST.  First up ...

As you know I dislike the show GIRLS, but I will give Lena Dunham this – she is spectacular at promotion -- the Madonna of bad television ...

So when I say that sooner or later EVERYONE in features comes to television, it turns out I’m right. Woody Allen has signed with Amazon...

Here’s one of those Friday Questions that became a whole post since I’m long-winded. If you’re strapped for time, the short answer is “ye...

First let me say the Golden Globes is to the Oscars and Emmys what the Rupert Pupkin Show is to THE TONIGHT SHOW. Especially this year....

From last Friday night, here's my wraparound for MURDER  BY DEATH, written by me and Courtney O'Brien.  Lots of names.  I stumbled...

These transcripts from my TCM intros have been a hit.  (Hey, you get the info and don't have to actually watch me.)  Here's my wra...

I was shocked to learn that Taylor Negron has passed away. He was only 57. Cancer. I’ve known Taylor for many years, and worked with h...

Here's another script from my TCM Neil Simon Film Festival.  Written by me and Courtney O'Brien.  It's for CALIFORNIA SUITE, w...

A lot of you have asked me to post some of the scripts from my TCM stint hosting the Neil Simon Film Festival.  Here's the first one. ...

Friday Questions but first a plug: I’ll be hosting four Neil Simon movies tonight on TCM. MURDER BY DEATH, THE CHEAP DETECTIVE, PLAZA S...

That's what we call those little musical passages that transition scenes -- bumpers.  On Elvis' birthday I thought I would do a ...

Read a great article by Mark Manson called “Fuck Yes or No.” He contends that relationships, dating, and mating dances need not be as co...

Yesterday, I talked about getting the amazing opportunity to host this month’s Friday Night Spotlight series on Neil Simon for TCM. Tod...

Now that my TCM intros have begun airing, thought I’d share with you the process. A few quick points: At least I didn’t look fat. Y...

Traveling is a nightmare anyway, but during the winter it gets even worse. But fear not, blog faithful. Here are some suggestions for wi...

Product placement is hardly new. Back in the '50s sponsors were incorporating their products into shows on a regular basis. Here'...

Well, tonight’s the night. I debut on TCM this evening hosting the Neil Simon film festival. 8 PM in the east, 5 PM in the west. THE O...

Happy New Year! Here are my New Year’s resolutions: Host movies on TCM.  Finally watch THE WIRE. Get ALMOST PERFECT on Netfl...