Category Archives: TV Series

“Wednesday – A Rating’s Record Breaker for Netflix”

On February 6, 1932, cartoonist Charles Addams had his first sketch, that of a window washer, published by the New Yorker. Six years later, in 1938, the first ever appearance of the Addams Family was published in cartoon form, in … Continue reading

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“Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?”

In February of 1996, a twenty year old college student, John Leonard, was watching television at his home in Seattle. During one of the commercial breaks, an advertisement for Pepsi came on the screen. Pepsi was promoting a marketing campaign … Continue reading

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“Jack the Ripper (1988)

On August 31, 1888, the infamous, Jack the Ripper claimed the life of Mary Ann Nichols, the first of his five known victims. Historical speculation has suggested that there could have been more murders. Nichols was an easy target for … Continue reading

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“The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula, Parts I & II”

On occasion, someone who reads my blog posts, of which I say to all of you who do, I very much appreciate your readership, will reach out to me. Usually, it is someone I know, a family member, or a … Continue reading

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“Stranger Things Season Four”

When the first season of “Stranger Things” debuted on Netflix on July 15, 2016, it was immediately regarded as a nostalgic homage to the 1980s. The series created by eight time Emmy nominees, brothers Matt and Ross Duffer (Hidden), became an overnight sensation. Seemingly, … Continue reading

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“Two Star Trek Icons Spent Time in The Night Gallery”

“The Night Gallery” was created by six time Emmy winner Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone). The series, which was nominated for two Emmys, was broadcast on NBC (National Broadcasting Company), from its premier on December 16, 1970, until its final … Continue reading

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“BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer”

A devoted husband, a loving father of two, a compliance officer, a Boy Scout Troup leader, and an active member in the Christ Lutheran Church, where he served as president of the church council, are some of the words that … Continue reading

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“Yellowjackets” (2021)

Season one of the Showtime series “Yellowjackets” centers on the members of a New Jersey high school girls soccer team. The series does not, however, depict heroic feats of athleticism on the field, leading to a showdown for a championship. … Continue reading

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“Dexter: New Blood”

“Darkly Dreaming Dexter,” the first in a series of novels written by Jeff Lindsay, was published on July 20, 2004, by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. As of the writing of this post, there are eight books in the series, the … Continue reading

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New on Netflix – “Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer”

On December 2, 1979, New York City firefighters responded to an alarm at the Travel Inn Motor Hotel, located at 515 West 42nd Street. When the firemen entered room 417, they encountered the thick smoke which permeated their surroundings. On … Continue reading

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