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WATCH: The Best and Worst Super Bowl Commercials
When I was a kid, the Super Bowl meant two things: The NFC team would blow out the AFC team, with the game usually decided […]
Why Are Conservatives Defending Audi’s Rapey Super Bowl Ad?
Every Super Bowl brings with it a few commercials that cross the line into sexism and even outright misogyny. There was Dexter’s Dodge commercial a […]
The Women of Downton Abbey vs. Women of the Super Bowl
This Sunday night looks to be another classic match-up between a heavy favorite and a hapless underdog. No, not the 49ers and the Ravens—the Super […]
NBC’s New Do No Harm Showcases Philadelphia
In the first scene of Do No Harm, we learn a few things about Dr. Jason Cole. He has an alarm set on his watch […]
Five Reasons Downton Abbey’s Third Season Is a Failure
It was while watching the previews for next week’s episode of Downton Abbey that a familiar feeling scratched the back of my head. That estate, […]
The Following Recap: More Serial Killers, More Problems
It’s been a long time since a television show made me jump out of my seat, but last night’s episode of The Following got me […]
Twitter Remembers Sally Starr
In the 21st century, Twitter has become more than just the proverbial “water cooler”—it’s also a perpetual wake, celebrating the notables among us who have […]
VIDEO: Tina Fey Wins SAG Award
Quick warning: You’ll probably see a lot of Upper Darby homegirl Tina Fey in The Scoop this week: 30 Rock, her masterpiece, airs its series […]
Philly TV Legend Sally Starr Is Dead at 90
CBS Philly reports: One of Philadelphia’s iconic TV show hosts is gone. Sally Starr passed away Sunday. She turned 90 on Saturday. “Our Gal Sal” […]
HBO’s “Girls” Coming Back for 3rd Season
The much-beloved, racist/non-racist HBO show will be back next year for another 12 episodes, HBO confirms. (By the way, for a 30-minute sitcom, 12 episodes […]
12 Movies, TV Shows That Ruined Your Childhood
“I don’t even like that goat-thing,” said my friend Carrie as our conversation turned to Pan’s Labyrinth. As it often does. It is one of […]
The Following Recap: Philly Viewers Should Root for Kevin Bacon
The Following had me at “Kevin Bacon and serial killers.” The question is, will it keep me tuning in on Monday nights? The answer […]
PHOTOS: Jon Hamm and the Next Season of Mad Men
News came out yesterday that the next season of Mad Men will premiere April 7th, along with confirmation that this will be the second to […]
Steve Carrell Won’t Join The Office Finale. That’s What She Said.
When The Office ends its run this spring, there will be a precious dearth of Pennsylvania-based comedies on the air. (OK, It’s Always Sunny, but […]
Te’o Admits He Lied. Noooooooo!
In an interview slated to air on Katie Couric’s syndicated talk show tomorrow (wherever that airs), and excerpted on Good Morning America today, Te’o told […]