Category Archives: TV Shows

Showbiz Legend Betty White Dead At 99

Posted on December 31, 2021 by rikyrah

I can’t even feel bad about this one. Or sad. She lived a long life, was vibrant until the end. And, her talent will be with us forever. “To be able to spend a lifetime in the business you love … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on June 6, 2019 by rikyrah

Psychiatry, Racism, and the Birth of ‘Sesame Street’ How an African-American psychiatrist helped design a groundbreaking television show as a radical therapeutic tool for helping minority preschoolers. Chester M. Pierce was a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 27, 2017 by rikyrah

I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. I want to put a plug in for a series that will premiere on Monday, May 29th, on ABC. A new production from Shondaland.   A Bunch of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 26, 2017 by rikyrah

Hello, Everyone.  If you aren’t watching the ABC sitcom, “Black-ish”  WHY NOT? Here are clips from the latest episodes. Black-ish! Trump’s America Good Dre Hunting Read: Rage almost all the time. Catch the full episodes on Netflix or Amazon Prime.

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on October 6, 2016 by rikyrah

ICYMI Black-ISH Zoey questions her belief in God. Click here to access the full episode.

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Thursday Open Thread: Remembering Agnes Nixon

Posted on September 29, 2016 by rikyrah

When I saw the tweet that Agnes Nixon had passed, it hit me HARD. You must understand… Once upon a time…. For A couple of decades, I was a soap opera fanatic. FANATIC! And, ABC was what got me hooked. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Star Trek 50th Anniversary Week

Posted on September 14, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone!

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Tuesday Open Thread | Star Trek 50th Anniversary Week

Posted on September 13, 2016 by rikyrah

More Star Trek!

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Wednesday Open Thread: Did you watch Queen Sugar on OWN?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Queen Sugar debuted Part 1 last night on OWN. Part 2 is tonight at 10 pm EST, with a repeat of Part 1. A review of Queen Sugar: Review: Could OWN’s ‘Queen Sugar’ be TV’s next great family drama? ‘Selma’ … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | TV Shows That You Should Be Watching: IZombie

Posted on April 15, 2016 by rikyrah

But, rikyrah… I thought you said that you didn’t do Zombies? Yeah, I know. That’s exactly what I said. And, I meant it. It was halfway through the second season when I FINALLY decided to give this show a chance. … Continue reading →

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