Category Archives: NBC

Media Maven’s State of the Union Address

Dear friends and faithful readers!  It’s been nearly 6 months since I last deigned to sit at my computer at share with you my thoughts and feelings on, well, anything.  The time has come at last to break radio silence. … Continue reading

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Community: Season 2, Episode 1 — “Anthropology 101″

This is going to be a shorter post, but I had to get it out there: Community has cemented itself as my favorite of the NBC comedies.  It’s fresher and smarter than 30 Rock, it’s more surreal and clever than … Continue reading

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Maven 2.0 – Emmy Picks 2010

In honor of the MMM reboot, I thought it was time to design a new header.  Thanks to my graphic designer extraordinaire Topher Rhys for the new Maven 2.0 banner.  I think its pretty bitchin’ (yes, I know Inception + … Continue reading

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Heroes – Season 3, Episode 13: “Dual”

I’ll keep this brief. Basically, just like with Season 2, Season 3 may as well not have happened, aside from a few brief developments. People blabbered on about being monsters, not monsters, right side, wrong side, blah blah blah.  Here’s … Continue reading

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MMM of the Day – 12/12/08 – 30 Rock – Season 3, Episode 6: Christmas Special

Ah, Christmas time.  A time for joy and a time for depression, depending on your state of mind come holiday season.  Last night, NBC gave us a bit of both.  At 9, we had The Office‘s “Moroccan Christmas,” a bit of … Continue reading

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MMM of the Day – 12/09/08

Guido Merkins…Guido Merkins…Guido Merkins…

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MMM of the Day – 11/14/08 – The Office – Season 5, Episode 7 – “Business Trip”

Definitely my favorite episode of the season thus far.  Andy and Oscar being drunk together?  Hilarious.  Michael suggesting he could just as easily be working as a professional athlete?  Amazing.  Darryl’s happy dance back to his truck?  Priceless.  To those people who … Continue reading

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Heroes – Season 3, Episode 8: “Villains”

Last night’s episode of Heroes was all about information.  Aside from the last 1 minute, the ep was more about filling in gaps than moving forward.  Do I like this technique?  No, its got “oops, we probably should’ve explained this stuff … Continue reading

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MMM of the Day – 11/11/08 – Chuck – Season 2, Episode 6: “Chuck Versus The Ex”

WATCH CHUCK!  WATCH CHUCK!  WATCH CHUCK!   If you take away a single thing from this blog, dear God, let it be to start watching Chuck!  This show is flawless.  The only other series I give that term to are Dexter and Mad Men. … Continue reading

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30 Rock – Season 3, Episode 2: “Believe in the Stars”

30 Rock is a hilarious show.  No one can dispute this, and last night’s episode was no exception.  But with the formula they’ve got right now, this series is heading for disaster.  I was speaking about the series this morning … Continue reading

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