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Six Television Firsts

Sandy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:30:33 +0000

Have you ever wondered who uttered the first curse word on prime time television? No? Damn.

Found out who had the potty mouth, along with who to blame for canned laughter and other boob-tube “firsts” in the new edition of Kara’s weekly Confessions of a TV-holic column at mentalfloss.com.

TV-holic: Where Did My Show Go?

Sandy — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:30:29 +0000

Have you ever known a family member or co-worker who seemed to soak up all the attention simply by virtue of being cute or quirky?

If so, you’ll find that you have plenty in common with the likes of Ron Howard and John Ritter in this week’s Confessions of a TV-holic.

TV-holic: Johnny Carson

Sandy — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:30:41 +0000

Jay Leno recently announced that he will be retiring sometime over the next several months. While he’s done an admirable job of hosting The Tonight Show for the past decade and a half, there’s a reason that people mutter “but he’s no Johnny Carson” after mentioning his name.

Learn how the original king of late night TV earned his crown in this week’s Confessions of a TV-holic.

TV-holic: Four Infomercial Superstars

Sandy — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:19 +0000

Kara reveals some interesting information about a quartet of TV land’s most celebrated pitchmen (and women) in this week’s Confessions of a TV-holic.

And to answer the questions of some commenters about why Ron Popeil wasn’t included in the mix: Kara mentioned him amongst others in another TV-holic column a few months back. Of course, Mr. Spray-On Hair may well warrant his own article a bit further down the road…

TV-holic: Ssssssssssmokin'!

Sandy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:30:03 +0000

Take a nice, long drag of Kara’s latest entry in the Confessions of a TV-holic series, about the connections between tobacco and television. Or, if you prefer, just a pinch between your cheek and gum.

TV-holic: Nana, nana, nana, nana…

Sandy — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:30:53 +0000

Q: Who can help Batman stop bad guys
and help babies sleep at the same time?

A: Robin the cradle. (rimshot)

And in case that joke isn’t bad enough for you, Kara’s latest Confessions of a TV-holic entry examines the “Pow,” “Bam” and “Oof” behind the campy 60s TV show, Batman. Holy hole in a donut!

TV-holic: Get yours today!

Sandy — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:30:11 +0000

But wait, there’s more! How much would you pay for a Confessions of a TV-holic column like this?

No CODs accepted. Operators are standing by!