Category Archives: TV

I’ll Always Be There For You

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Luke Ford

Dear reader, I know that there have been times when I’ve gotten busy and I have not paid as much attention to you as you need, and I want you to know right now that that will end. From now … Continue reading →

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My Old Boss Flops At NBC

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Luke Ford

Ben Silverman was a pleasure to assist for two weeks in June 1997 at the William Morris agency. Then he opened the private email of his London assistant who had been chatting with me and wanting to see the first … Continue reading →

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One Sided Portrait Of Helen Thomas

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

Tom Shales writes: "Thank You, Mr. President," an engaging HBO documentary about the career of journalist Helen Thomas, is a fine little film as far as it goes. It goes only as far as 38 minutes, actually — quite short … Continue reading →

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Olympic Opening Ceremony Tonight?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

I’m watching the Today show this morning and it keeps talking about the Olympic opening ceremonies beginning tonight. But the opening ceremonies are already finished. They were finished hours ago. Because NBC is delaying the broadcast of them for about … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Channel

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the New York Times: In the beginning, when Elie Singer created the Jewish Channel, he saw that it was good. But the cable companies were without vision. Frankly, they had heard the whole megillah before, what with attempts like … Continue reading →

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