In memory of Remote Control – CliqueClack (for the older) kids
This week we learned of the passing of Ken Ober, who died at the very young age of 52. Over the last few years, Ober was a mainstay behind the television cameras, as producer of comedies like Mind of Mencia, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. However, for many of us who grew up in the 1980s, Mr. Ober was much more than that. To us, he was a resident of 72 Whooping Cough Lane who presided over one of the best television game shows ever.
Yes, Ken Ober was host of MTV’s Remote Control.
There’s still time to sign up for the Subtle Sexuality giveaway
Folks, I’m a bit surprised at you. Here we are giving away free swag, courtesy of NBC Universal and The Office, and you’re just not responding. Couldn’t you all have waited to shed the materialistic shackles of your life until after the giveaway was over?
For those of you who haven’t given up all your worldly possessions, you still have two days to sign up for the Subtle Sexuality giveaway. For those of you unfamiliar with the previous statement, Subtle Sexuality is the singing duo of Dunder Mifflin’s Kelly Kapoor and Erin Hannon. It’s also the newest Office webseries. And, to celebrate its release, as well as Subtle Sexuality’s new song “Male Prima Donna,” we’re giving away a “Subtle Sexuality World Tour” T-shirt and a CD of the song.
All you need to do is go to the original Webisode Clack post and tell us what your favorite Kelly, Ryan, or Andy moments are. Submit your entries to this giveaway by Friday, November 20th, at 5 PM ET. We will pick one person at random to receive the package, and alert the commenter after the giveaway ends. Only one entry per person, and you must have a valid U.S.-based mailing address. Not following these guidelines voids your entry.
Blackadder: The complete series DVD review
There are two points of interest that pop up when you view the contents of Blackadder Remastered: The Ultimate Collection DVD box set. The first is the amount of talent that appeared in the four Blackadder series and subsequent specials.
Aside from star Rowan Atkinson, who went on to become the internationally popular (or hated, depending on who you talk to) Mr. Bean, the series featured Tony Robinson, who went on to numerous television and political projects in the UK; Miranda Richardson, who went on to star in a number of well-known television series and movies (including a role as Rita Skeeter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire); Stephen Fry, who has popped up in pretty much everything, including a recurring role on Bones; and, of course, Hugh Laurie, who appears in some small American television series about an acerbic doctor.
Webisode Clack giveaway – The new Office webisodes
Today we’re going to offer you, the tried-and-true CliqueClack reader, a two-for-one special. Not only will we be reviewing the latest set of webisodes from The Office, but we’ll also be giving away a sweet package, courtesy of NBC Universal Comcast (sorry, got ahead of myself there).
For the latest round of Office webisodes, the creators have taken a page from the continuing surge in everything musical, and whipped up a small story — a behind-the-scenes look, shall we say — about a music video produced at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of Dunder Mifflin. Not a video by one of the hottest bands of today, like Bon Jovi or Ace of Base. Rather, this video was directed, written, and produced by two members of the D.M. staff.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Kelly Kapoor and Erin Hannon; otherwise known as the duet Subtle Sexuality.
Jaroo and KidsWB help bring back childhood memories – CliqueClack Kids
For the past few years both Hulu and YouTube, now the grandparents of video-streaming sites, have been the main source for viewing shows from our childhood. While YouTube offers thousands of these shows, many of them are just clips — some of below-average quality — that rarely quench the viewers’ thirst. Hulu, on the other hand, offers full episodes, but not as much variety.
Recently (within the last year or so), two new video-streaming sites have gone online that cater exclusively to kids and, most importantly, our fat, near-middle-aged selves. For this column I thought I’d take some time and review the content on KidsWB.com and the brand-spanking new Jaroo.com.
Too much of Gordon Ramsay is not a good thing
Currently, we have superstar chef Gordon Ramsay as host and berater of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. We also have him as host of the British version of Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s F Word on BBC America. So, do we need to see any more of the verbally abusive chef who we never see actually cook anything?
Apparently we do. FOX has decided to bring over the Masterchef concept from jolly ol’ England to air in America because, frankly, we don’t have enough cooking shows out there that start or end with Master. The show will be hosted by Ramsay, who will challenge everyday backyard BBQers, homemakers, and folks who can’t boil water to prepare delicious dishes on their way to becoming a MasterChef. As with Ramsay’s 500 other shows, he’ll gently put these innocent folks through their paces to create amazing, culinary creations. That, or he’ll make them crying heaps of Jello.
The CliqueClack TV guide to Halloween’s tricks and treats
There’s good news in Television Land this Halloween … the holiday falls on a Saturday this year. What does this mean for you, the bloated, bleary-eyed viewer? Well, none of that weekday crap that clogs up the airways during normal times. Instead, the networks are free to air pretty much what they damn well please. Which, being the big holiday before Christmas (no one really cares about Thanksgiving anymore, do they?), means more blood, gore, and ghost huntings for you.
Problem is, you’re not too sure where to find all of this All Hallow’s Eve fare. That’s where CliqueClack TV comes in, with our annual listing of Halloween-themed programming. From midnight on October 31st, to the wee hours of November 1st (when the first Christmas trees are put up at the Wal-Mart Supercenter), we provide a listing of anything with even a hint of scare in it — yes, that includes repeats of According to Jim. So if you’re squeamish, I’d recommend you avoid this listing and look at those adorable photos of kittens that adorn your walls.
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