Friday, January 2

My Number 1 PICK!

THE BEST SHOW OF 2008- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

My top pick for best TV show of 2008 is Battlestar Galactica as the first half of the final season took us to a point where the producers could have been an incredible way to end the series. But it's not over, folks!

Tuesday, December 30

My Number 2 Pick for Best Show of 2008

LOST (Number 2 on my list of BEST of 2008)
Wow...what cliffhanger into the next season! The producers are probably fans of BSG!


Season 4 of LOST redeemed itself for me after a frustrating Season 3. The producers pushed us into the future and created new paradoxes as old questions are answered. WOW...what a ride.
It's my number 2 pick for 2008.

Monday, December 29

Number 3 PICK for BEST SHOW OF 2008

The Big Bang Theory- My top 3 pick.

TBBT is absolute proof the sitcom on network television hasn't died yet.
It's a joy to watch-- appealing to the Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek geek in me on one level and so successful in crossing into the mainstream pop culture. When an episode is finished you're suddenly disappointed because you want more.

Sunday, December 28

NUMBER 4- A Tie Between Daisies & Killer Cyborgs from the Future

PUSHING DAISIES
& TERMINATOR:
THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES--
Two shows tie at number 4 on my list of BEST SHOWS OF 2008.

One show will end...the other survivors to hunt down an audience for another day.



ABC has abandoned the wonderfully written and imaginative PUSHING DAISIES where the old murder mystery formula meets romantic comedy under a Tim Burtonesque storyline.

Bringing dead people back to life could have been creepy, but this show is whimsical and colorful. A great cast clearly enjoys hitting the timing required for the fast-paced, sarcastic and snappy dialogue. Alas, the show is a victim of last year's writer's strike and the network has refused to order new episodes. That's code for it's cancelled.

If only Ned could touch the nearly dead series and bring it back to life on a cable network like FX, Sci Fi or USA. SIGH! I will miss Ned and the gang and learning more about the supporting characters who were so rich and complex you wanted them to become the stars of the show.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles--The Best Show on TV too few people are watching!

This show has grown into its own and it is great. It's grown up, polished and sophisticated, action oriented but so much more evolved than the last two Terminator movies. I'm surprised Fox is sticking by it, but in 2009 the network is sliding it to Friday nights. That could be put the show in danger of being canceled or "terminated." Perhaps the fact you can watch all the episodes on HULU will save it.

Saturday, December 27

Number 5 on my top five television shows of 2008

MAD MEN- My number 5 pick for best show of 2008

This show captures the look, feel and the tragedy of pretty, rich people spiriling out of control in a sexist, materialistic culture. Oh, what-- that's today. What a stylish, compelling show.

Friday, December 26

Flip Video keeps shoot little stories for WCN 24/7

Another little story shot on Flip Video...good enough sound for radio or TV.

Tuesday, December 23

WCN 24/7 online and ready the next step...

Covering your campus and your community...

The natural online convergence of WCN (The County Line newsmagzine, etc.) and Titan Radio News is now up and active. We'll post items over the break and begin setting up integration with the new season of TCL, Coaches' Corner as well as Titan Radio News. Some nice features include the interface with Facebook and other widgets. Check it out...

www.wcn247.com



Tuesday, December 16

One heck of a busy semester for Broadcast Comm


Fall semester is now over! WHEW!

It was one heck of a busy semester. From a flurry of Capstone projects to students videoblogging Wilmington's incredible high school football season to all the election coverage on radio and television. Our WCN crew even managed to squeeze in the New Castle Light Up Night parade. Happy Holidays!!!