If you’ve ever wondered why some of your favorite TV shows and movies aren’t available on the streaming services, it often has a common reason: music clearance. Whenever a TV show or movie wants to include popular music, producers have to get approval from the songwriters and performers of those songs. Music clearance is what…
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Throughout my life, I’ve spent a lot of time watching TV. Many people my age can say the same thing. Growing up, I sat in front of the TV before I went to school and then came home and did the same thing. I still watch more than most people. But in recent years, it’s…
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We all know that stereotypes can be damaging, and to better our society, we should work to prevent them. But, while stereotyping can be harmful in the real world, there is a place where stereotypes are welcome. Television, the movies, and morning show radio have all proven that stereotypes can lead to immense success. The…
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Recently, one of my favorite TV channels changed its name. Decades is now known as Catchy Comedy. Now Decades wasn’t well known, so perhaps that’s why they changed. One of their most popular programs was the classic Ed Sullivan Show. And while the new name doesn’t bother me, I find it rather strange…
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Today, with so many entertainment options, it’s often frustrating trying to figure out where to invest your time. These days, I can choose between something on cable, internet video, or one of the many streaming services. I could spend hours trying to find something to watch. My time is valuable, and I hate making the…
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The other night I was scrolling through the TV channels and found something I hadn’t seen in decades. It was the legendary Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. For a couple of years, in the late 60s and early 70s, it was the #1 show in America. So, we stopped and watched. And I was stunned…
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Today is the 4,000th episode of The Mason Minute. And I thought I’d spend my time talking about the achievement. But when I began jotting down notes for today’s podcast, I used the shorthand 4K. And then it hit me, let’s talk about TVs. Many people have upgraded to HD, but if you’re thinking about…
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The one thing that the internet is good for is being a place where people freak out about everything. Over the last couple of days, a few popular TV shows have announced that they are getting ready for their final season. And, of course, people on social media did just what you’d expect them to…
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When it comes to watching the news on TV, many people prefer to see and hear just the hard stuff. But, that hasn’t stopped many broadcasters from bringing us Happy Talk news. You know it when you see it. The news anchor and weather person go back and forth and then pretend they know something…
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While I love the idea, I’m tired of binge-watching TV shows. To me, it’s become a chore keeping up with the shows that you like and have watched before. Sometimes it’s just easier to turn on the TV and let it roll…
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