We happened across the NBC News studios and felt somewhat surreal to see this in person. Have…read moreoften watched this on television and the actual real time action through these studio windows.

I've enjoyed National Broadcasting Company "NBC" for decades as it was the broadcaster for my…read morefavorite tv shows of Star Trek, The Andy Williams Show and The Andy Williams Christmas Shows, Meet The Press, Johnny Carson Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Buck Rogers. Adam-12, SeaQuest DSV, ChiPs,and David Brinkley, Barbara Walters, Katie Couric, Bryant Gumbel, Savannah Guthrie, Jane Pauley, Ann Curry, Bob Costa. Lately, NBC hasn't been all rosy for me. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! "NPR reported NBC News chairman Andy Lack was the driving force behind the disastrous Megyn Kelly hire, which led to a mountain of negative press and cost NBC. Lack was on the receiving end of much deserved criticism over the years from his mishandling of the sexual harassment and rape scandals of Matt Lauer and Harvey Weinstein. You can't protect the public by withholding facts from them. Lack had blocked journalist Ronan Farrow's reporting on Weinstein from appearing on NBC. What really did Lack in was Farrow's then reporting in his book Catch & Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators about Lack's own appalling behavior. Ronan outlined Lack's pattern of preying on young female staffers, that he "pursued sexual relationships with them" -- and then ultimately turned "hostile" toward the women. According to NPR, news of Lack's ouster was buried in an announcement about corporate restructuring that saw Lack replaced by Telemundo exec Cesar Conde, who was appointed to take charge of NBC News, CNBC and MSNBC. For decades, NBC has aired The Golden Globes while being dogged by accusations of shady practices, largely on account of mismanagement of the ceremony by its hosting organization, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association "HFPA". By 2021, however, the Globes had built up a sheen of legitimacy that belied the sketchiness of the HFPA, which consisted of just 87 mostly elderly members. Yet because of the Globes' perceived prestige, this small group held outsized power in Hollywood until, in 2021, when the HFPA was taken to task for its lack of diversity when a report revealed the group had a grand total of zero Black members. Los Angeles Times reported that things got real when more than 100 top Hollywood publicists sent a scathing letter to HFPA, alleging "discriminatory behavior, unprofessionalism, ethical impropriety and alleged financial corruption." The letter also called out NBC for its complicity as NBC aired the Golden Globes for well over two decades of complaints. NBC then announced it would not be airing the Golden Globes in 2022, in order to allow the HFPA time to implement all the sweeping changes it laid out to The Hollywood Reporter; and that the network was "hopeful" the show could return to the network in 2023." This day in history 20 December is the birthday of the US Space Force. I agree with William Shatner. "TV's most outspoken space explorer has a question for the minds behind the US military's newest branch: "What the heck is wrong with you, Space Force?" In a Military Times op-ed, actor William Shatner railed against the US Space Force for choosing US Air Force's officer and enlisted rank names over the US Navy's, contravening decades of science fiction conventions. "Do you know your entertainment space history? Let me show you what I mean," wrote Shatner, who played Captain, later Admiral, James T. Kirk on "Star Trek." "Throughout entertainment history, which precedes actual space flight history by decades, we had captains," he wrote, providing examples of Navy ranks adopted for fictional space exploration. Shatner invoked the heroic exploits of fictional space captains, while poking fun at TV space colonels. "We cannot forget [U.S. Air Force] Colonel Steve Austin, an astronaut who crashed his ship and severely injured himself that cost taxpayers $6 million to put him back together, who was portrayed by my dear friend, Lee Majors," wrote Shatner, referring to the 1970s TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man." US Navy Captain holds a rank equivalent to a US Air Force, Marine Corps or Army Colonel. US Air Force inherited its rank names as an offshoot of the US Army in 1947, when the US Army Air Forces became a standalone branch. US Space Force was left with same rank names when the US Air Force Space Force was split from the US Air Force. In his op-ed, Shatner suggested borrowing the rank structure made famous in "Star Trek," following in the footsteps of creator Gene Roddenberry, who chose the Navy ranks for his Starfleet despite having been an officer in the US Army Air Forces. "They made better sense when talking about a (space) ship," explained Shatner. "" Issac Asmiov's Foundation has Admirals: Admiral Prince Lefkin in "The Mayors", 1942, Bel Riose in the main novels is compared to an "Admiral Peurifoy") and Captains of starships, Han Pritcher in the Foundation Navy. Doc Smith was using naval terms when writing for Amazing Stories in the early 1930's.

Start playing Christmas music way to early and then end on Christmas day when the holiday's are…read morejust beginning. CHRISTMAS Is till Jan 6 . Good luck trying to find a christmas song on any of these stations during the holiday.

this is my office radio station as it plays a rotation of different types of music except rap and…read morethe radio host speak little and let the music do the talking instead. at weeknights ,radio personality delilah gives inspiration and uplifting advice to selected callers before playing a song for that particular caller. right after thanksgiving , its strictly christmas music 24/7 which is a little corny but its very popular with listeners including me . my favorite fm radio station during my work days which all of my office slackers enjoy as well. 4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

I love everything from HBO! Original, compelling & innovative programming/storytelling! I'd like…read moreto take this time to Congratulate HBO on the 15th Anniversary of GAME OF THRONES! 4/17/26 Game of Thrones (GOT) is one of my all-time fave shows. If it comes up while I'm flipping channels, I have to stop and watch. HAVE TO!! Yes, it's very violent. Yes, they're not very PC. But wowww, do they keep you on your toes and guessing with each scene! And they have Dragons!!! lol Incredible writing, cinematography, acting, storytelling and music! There have been a few spin-offs and even a movie in the works. In celebration of their 15th Anniversary, GOT has been on air this whole week starting from season 1 (of 8). If you've never seen GOT, Now's the time to see what you've been missing, and what everyone has been raving about for 15 years. Ned Stark: "When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Arya Stark: "What do we say to the Lord of Death? Not today." Btw, it's an absolutely beautiful day today. Nice and Sunny, cool and breezy...and what am I doing on the gorgeous Saturday afternoon? Watching GOT!!! (and lovin' every minute!!).

July 1, 2025 Overcast 80° F…read more I was introduced to HBO back in the 1990s by a colleague who would tape the 'SOPRANOS' series and we would watch as a group every week at lunchtime in a conference room. Pretty soon I got hooked and decided to add HBO to my cable line-up at home. Ever since, I am glad I did and glad we have kept it, even now without cable. Over the years HBO continues to premiere good movies, captivating series, special events and documentaries. Since The Sopranos, we have enjoyed series such as: Six Feet Under, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, True Detective, Succession, Euphoria, Gilded Age, Silicon Valley, White Lotus, Industry, The Last Of Us, and Plus, a few documentaries: 'The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst' 'Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind', 'The Crime of the Century' which investigated the role of the pharmaceutical industry in the opioid crisis, the series 'Autopsy' with Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Baden (where I assisted Executive Producer, Gaby Monet with content - long story) ;) and currently, 'My Mom Jayne' the stunning well edited and revealing documentary by Mariska Hargitay about the mom she never knew until now, Jayne Mansfield. HBO has a plethora of good quality content.

I'm a huge fan of Fox. I always record The Five, Jesse Waters Prime Time along with several others…read morethat I watch regularly. I love Harold, Emily. Dana along with numerous others. I do however feel you have made a terrible choice with Charlie Hurt filling in. He might be a nice guy however he is not fluid in his presentation and too often uses way too many "ums" and "uh's while speaking. I personally turn him off when he is hosting and should not be used as an anchor host. You did hit it out of the park with Aisha Hasnie.

Solid programming. Your website n app architects make reading your news unpleasantly…read moreannoying/intolerable. Please go to your own site n app. You really suck here. It's been going on since fired lead anchors of yore were complaining. It's gotten to be enough I search other sites and wonder why Fox News can't be anywhere close to them in mobile/online engineering

If you're a bookish Asian-American, AAWW is a wonderful, wonderful resource. It's a non-profit…read morededicated to Asian-American literary culture, with regular events and workshops at its physical location in addition to an active online publishing presence. It's the most prominent organization of its kind, and it acts as a global nerve center for Asian-American readers and writers. (Of course, AAWW isn't just for Asian-Americans--it's for anyone with an interest in Asian-American literature--but I appreciate having this space where Asian-American writing is pulled from the margins to smack dab front center. I mean I like white people plenty, but the publishing world just feels frustratingly, insuperably white sometimes.) I wish there were a location in L.A., but I was glad to have a chance to visit on a recent trip to New York. The place was spacious and charming, located in a little building in Chelsea. I didn't get to explore the whole thing, but apparently there were some offices in addition to a large central room set up for workshops and other events. I found out that at least two Asian-American writers I know in New York share an office--that should be illustrative, I guess. There were books everywhere, mostly by Asian-American authors. Really a dream of a book collection, and it made the space feel nice and homey. I'm a Korean-American mystery novelist, and I came to lead a workshop that addressed craft and publication as well as writing about identity and other serious themes through crime fiction. I was the teacher, so I guess my opinion is shit, but I thought it went well! The students were all on AAWW's listserv, writers at various points in their careers, with a keen dedication to fiction. I enjoyed being in the same room as them all, talking books and writing on a deep level. I haven't been to any other events, unfortunately, but I always see them pop up online and would go to so many if I lived in New York. Like every contemporary Asian-American writer I can think of has come through here at some point or another, to run workshops or do readings or participate in other curated events. I was thrilled to experience that rite of passage, and hope to visit AAWW again next time I'm in town.

The Asian American Writers Workshop, now celebrating its 20th year, is a wonderful organization…read morethat highlights and promotes all genres of literature by Asian American writers. It also provides a community and space for writers of all levels to convene, learn and hone their skills through their varied workshops - everything from poetry, non-fiction and comedy writing. I have attended many book launches and readings throughout the years, and am always impressed by the caliber of talent they showcase. I commend them for being able to host events year-round with a small staff that I'm sure is underpaid due to its not-for-profit status. This past Saturday I attended their first Pageturner Literary Festival. From 11am - 5pm, they hosted two panels every hour, with topics ranging from immigration to queer fiction to internment to representation of Asian Americans in today's culture. More than 40 writers were on hand for these readings and discussions, including David Henry Hwang, Ed Lin, Jennifer 8. Lee, and lastly, Pulitzer Prize winner, Jhumpa Lahiri. The breadth of topics covered, not to mention diversity of writers featured, was remarkable. For an inaugural festival, they really started off with a bang, and I look forward to what they have in store for next year. The day culminated in their annual Literary Awards, where they honored Lahiri (fiction), Sesshu Foster (poetry) and Leslie T. Chang (non-fiction). If you're interested in Asian American literature or perhaps want to take a workshop (even if you don't consider yourself a writer), I highly recommend checking out AAWW. The yearly membership is $45 and gives you discounts to their workshops, events and books in stock. They say that if you take two workshops, the membership fee pays for itself. If you're unsure about committing to a workshop, they'll allow you to attend the first class and give you a refund (less a fee for the first session) if you don't like it. At the very least, sign up for their e-newsletter to be alerted of their many upcoming events. In economic times like these, it's imperative that we continue to support the arts and our cultural communities.

Back when magazine racks were a thing and your choice of periodical(s) said something, The New…read moreYorker magazine was the go-to subscription for erudite readers who wanted the best in political and cultural writing along with a healthy dose of puckish, wry cartoons that poked at the eccentricities of the one percent. Under the long-term guidance of Editor David Remnick (since 1998,) TNY has taken on an unapologetic progressive political personality that whether you agree or not, is both compelling and routinely showcases the power of prose untainted by AI. While the rest of Condë Nast sinks deeper into the quicksand and muck of reality show fashion and disposable celebrity, TNY remains their North Star of provocative journalism and opinion. My mazine rack would be empty without it. Five stars

The New Yorker is an iconic publication, relatable, and representative of the NYC experience…read more Talented writers, sharp and witty articles, snappy cartoons, and above board commentary. I've read it while waiting at doctors offices and such if its around. A bit too highbrow for my taste but I can respect it's quality and history.

This is a world unlike any other. It's a meeting place for buddies, a welcoming family, and a place…read morewhere dreams come true.

The best thing going today…read more.. Ron and Fez air on Sirius 197 and XM 202 satellite radio noon-3pm, Monday to Friday. Such a great radio program with both dry, witty humor and occasional serious talk about politics.They sometimes welcome guests into the studio to talk about movies,music and current events. The show is so good sometimes, that the guys will go commercial free for 2 hours and 45 minutes. They even allow fans to come into the studio and watch the show live. You need to email them though before you decide to show up. Main cast of characters include Ron Bennington, Fez "Marie" Whatley, East Side Dave and Black Earl. Give them a shot...you will be hooked! I have been since 2000.

I LOVE Playbill as I find the programs resourceful while attending a performance to learn more…read moreabout the biography for the entire cast including directors, lighting designer, casting director, music supervisor & arranger, production stage manager, et al. Playbill is the ultimate source for all the Broadway; off-Broadway; and off off-Broadway theater news. I remember decades ago Playbill also have directory of nearby restaurants, but that discontinued for lack of sponsorship and advertisement. I love following along the musical numbers in chronological order of performance. Playbill serves as secondary proof that I saw a performance in addition to my theatre ticket which are both my souvenirs. It is very personalized to be provided with a Playbill when you display your ticket to a theatre usher who directs you to your seat. I have an entire shoebox collection of Playbills for every theatre performance. I have an email Playbill.com subscription for theatre resource. I remember near the end of the booklet "How many have you seen?" Broadway and Off-Broadway shows are listed for current run. Playbill.com is a very resourceful theatre source for shows' opening date and expected performance ending date including awards. Playbill.com also serves as a database for past productions as "1984" which I had the pleasure to see Tom Sturridge (Winston Smith) and Olivia Wilde (Julia). I have kept every Playbill or Showbill for every performance (musical, play, off-Broadway, off- off-Broadway) which reminisce of a happy moment in time to fully immerse myself as the character of the show rather my own reality.

An indispensable souvenir of any significant theater experience, Playbill provides a quick hit…read moresummation of the show and the key producers, writers, production and acting talents. Given the basic demographics of the theater swells it's always interesting to watch the mature patrons attempt to read these undersized pamphlets in low to no light. I collect them all and prize my first from On the 20th Century starring Madeline Kahn in 1978. Five enduring stars.