Tag Archives: television

Proof that Anyone Can Become a Psychic

Posted on November 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Doris Stokes (January 6, 1920 – May 8, 1987) Mrs. Stokes would be best described as clairaudient. She hears voices in her ear, telling her specific warnings that affect family and friends. Her father seems to be the main source. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Only Takes a Short Clip to Break a Heart

Posted on October 26, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Must Love Dogs (2026) This is a series being repeated on CBC @ 9:00 pm Sunday nights. Essentially this is about a couple who rescue dogs from unhealthy and/or dangerous situations. As a dog owner I can see how useful … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the Truth is Stranger than Fiction

Posted on October 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist I’m a fan of Harlan Coben’s books and their Netflix adaptations, even when they’re in a foreign language with English subtitles. This new TV show demonstrates the adage that’s quoted in the title of this post. … Continue reading →

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October is a Strange Month for Sports

Posted on October 5, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Baseball, Football and Hockey? Sunday, being the sports day of the week here in North America, is very busy, indeed. The division playoffs are being played in MLB (Major League Baseball); the NFL (National Football League) has just entered its … Continue reading →

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Behind Closed Door Secrets in Four Households

Posted on October 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Perfect Lie (2026) This Netflix series was filmed in the Netherlands in Dutch. The original title is “De Eetclub” which to my ear is ‘the eatclub’ but translates into English as “The Dinnerclub”. The show is dubbed into English … Continue reading →

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“Listen Very Carefully, I Shall Say This Only Once”

Posted on August 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

‘Allo ‘Allo! (1982 – 1993) I don’t suppose that anyone on this side of the Pond will know about this comedy show on the BBC. What surprised me was the fact that you can watch all its seasons on Prime … Continue reading →

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Evidently, She had Secrets that She Didn’t Want Revealed

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Betty White (January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) To many Americans, she was a national treasure. And over the years, her smile was beguiling. But this woman was an actress, never forget that. Just to see, I looked at … Continue reading →

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Things Aren’t Going Well for #47 at the Moment

Posted on June 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

NBC’s Meet The Press Interview (June 7, 2026) It would appear that two things are very evident: Trump hates losing an argument; and he hates being challenged by a woman. But that’s nothing new. Things have been going wrong this … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me, or are We Being Prepped for a Pandemic?

Posted on May 12, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hantavirus It’s a familiar playbook: take an isolated health issue that has ‘appeared’ in the middle of the Atlantic on board a cruise ship and then publicize the hell out of it, until the world and his uncle start to … Continue reading →

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“Thar’s [TV] Gold in Them Thar Hills”

Posted on May 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Yellowstone (2018 – 2024) Equals Bonanza (1959 – 1973) I woke up from my afternoon nap, yesterday, with the thought that Yellowstone (gold) was equivalent to Bonanza (of gold). I’d never put those two together before. So, I did a … Continue reading →

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