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The So-Called Past
I won a skirmish with Cablevision last year by threatening to go over to the dark side, i.e. Verizon Fios, but my short-term victory ended a few days ago when I received a letter advising us that our one-year reprieve … Continue reading
Posted in MindFrame
Tagged Angela Chase, Cablevision, Claire Danes, FIGMENT, My So-Called Life, Sundance Channel
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The first rule of Fight Club is You do not talk about Fight Club
After several false starts and postponements, the FCC has officially switched over from analog to digital broadcast for the nation’s televisions. I think I’m pretty smart, and I know Daughter is, but we still engaged in the following dunderhead conversation … Continue reading
Posted in Rage Against the Machine
Tagged cable box, Cablevision, elderly, jumbo remote, nursing home, rabbit ears, roof antenna
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Unplugged
One of the most recognizable figures on television these days is the smarmy but attractive young man shilling for Optimum Online. You’ve certainly seen him. He’s the one who slouches across your screen in his black jeans and jacket over … Continue reading
Posted in Rage Against the Machine
Tagged A&E, cable TV, Cablevision, Optimum, The Shield, The Sopranos
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