Category Archives: TV

May 2, 2011

Fry-Fry Chicky-Chick

If you haven’t seen self-described fried chicken obsessive Aziz Ansari break down his unique food lingo on Parks and Recreation, please break away from the coverage of Osama bin Laden’s death for 30 seconds to watch this clip. You’ll never … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2011

Somewhere Don Draper is Getting Drunk

There’s good news and bad news circulating in TV Land today. First, let’s rip the Band-Aid off with the Youvegottabeforgettingkiddingme–inducing announcement that AMC is postponing Season 5 of Mad Men amid contract negotiations. The new tentative air date: early 2012. … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2011

Snapshots from the Grammys

Lots of Southern folks in attendance at the Grammys last night: Kings of Leon, the Avett Brothers (including the stand-up bass player they won’t officially let into the band), Usher, Lady Antebellum, and the belle of the ball, Cee Lo … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2011

The Wildest Show on TV

Check out my interview with The Wild Within host Steven Rinella. If you haven’t seen this new show on the Travel Channel, add it to your DVR/TiVo queue asap.

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October 12, 2010

Funny Southern People

It’s no secret that I love Southern comedians. Just look at the post I did for Southern in the City yesterday. But Zach Galifianakis is one of my absolute favorites. I love his stand-up. I love his movies. I love … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2010

Justin Timberlake on the History of Rap

I know this has already gone viral, but if you haven’t seen Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon rap like they’re not white, please watch it. It’s hilarious.

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September 17, 2010

BBQ in the News

ABC’s Nightline did a Labor Day–inspired segment on BBQ, and who should appear front and center but Hemingway, South Carolina’s own Scott’s Bar-B-Que. I met pitmaster Rodney Scott at a party at Billy Reid’s Bond Street store after the Big … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2010

This Week’s Festivities

A few things for the calendar this week(end): 1. Aziz Ansari is performing at Town Hall in mid-town tomorrow night. Tickets are sold out via Ticketmaster, but there seem to be some floating around Craigslist. 2. Friday marks the Third … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2010

90210: A Date That Will Live in Infamy

Yes, that’s right, the day we thought would never come is finally here. No, I’m not just talking about the beginning of college football season (though that’s undoubtedly an important annual milestone on every Southerner’s calendar). The date I’m referring … Continue reading →

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July 20, 2010

I Wanna Revolution

. . . No matter what they do they cant break your stride Revolution is a thing that starts inside throw your hands up cuz ur frisked with pride hold your head high no need to hide . . . … Continue reading →

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