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Category: Television

The Horror of Consumption: I Miss Blacula

Posted on February 8, 2019September 19, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on The Horror of Consumption: I Miss Blacula
The Horror of Consumption: I Miss Blacula

Seeing the schlocky horror movies from the 50, 60s, and 70s made me mourn what we’ve lost. I “discovered” movies like Blacula on late night cable.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

Admirations of Administrations

Posted on February 4, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Admirations of Administrations

Give credit to the discredited.

Television

#CouchWorthy: ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

Posted on February 4, 2019September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#CouchWorthy: ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

Back in October Netflix quietly released ReMastered a music documentary series focusing on seminal musical moments: basically it was their 30 for 30 but instead of sports it was music. You may have seen Who Killed Jam Master Jay? or Tricky Dick and the Man in Black the Johnny Cash doc floating around. Those are all…

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My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

Blue Book’s Blue Balls

Posted on February 1, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Blue Book’s Blue Balls

Remember when governments “eliminated” whistle blowers?

Television

#CouchWorthy: Retro – Seeking Stars In Cars

Posted on January 24, 2019October 6, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Retro – Seeking Stars In Cars
#CouchWorthy: Retro – Seeking Stars In Cars

The Famous Cars I’ve met. The Famous Cars I’ve yet to meet. A new year prompts reflections and establishes goals.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: Teen Titans Spotlight On

Posted on January 14, 2019September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#CouchWorthy: Teen Titans Spotlight On

Titans is based on the comics from back in the day. I gave it a shot…which is why I am writing and sharing a handful of highlights.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: The Circus (Season 4 Tease)

Posted on January 4, 2019September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#CouchWorthy: The Circus (Season 4 Tease)

This is so good and all I want: a concise 30 minute review of the political week. That’s it.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

Elvis vs Chicken Nuggets

Posted on December 30, 2018January 3, 2026 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Elvis vs Chicken Nuggets
Elvis vs Chicken Nuggets

The series follows The Savant an undercover investigator as she infiltrates online hate groups to stop domestic extremists before they act.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

The Prime Directive Vacation

Posted on December 29, 2018August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan

THANK YOU for taking the time to listen to My Pal Sammy Episode 1. This is a short podcast mini-series to keep me occupied during the Christmas break. An experiment if you will. The second episode is up. Wanted to get the 3rd up before 2018 expired but it doesn’t appear like that’ll happen. Emphasis…

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#CouchWorthy: My Brexit Feelings!

Posted on December 27, 2018September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#CouchWorthy: My Brexit Feelings!

Political strategist Dominic Cummings leads a popular but controversial campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

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  • #SetTheVCR: March 16-22, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Now You See These TV Recommendations; Now You’ll Be None Too Pleased. If that fails to make sense know that #SetTheVCR is your TV Meal Ticket.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 09-15, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Free TV Recommendations that'll have you go Nuclear. Enjoy the March Madness of #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 02-08, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Ted is back and so is SCTV, that's as good as TV Recommendations get. For #SetTheVCR March comes in like a fuzzy teddy bear and it leaves with a Daredevil.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 23 – March 01, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    If you're A Man On The Run when it comes to TV Recommendations; chill under this Blue Moon. Welcome to the Paradise of #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 16-22, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    You have the Good Fortune of another TV week when we're not even 56 Days into 2026. These TV Recommendations will leave you Shook so let's #SetTheVCR, shall we?
  • #SetTheVCR: February 09-15, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    The Librarian of TV Recommendations covers old school basketball and international basketball. And with so much in between this week's #SetTheVCR is a slam dunk.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 02-08, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Ya don’t need a Lincoln Lawyer for these Great TV Recommendations. Although the Super Bowl does make it hard to #SetTheVCR for anything else. Go Sports!
  • #SetTheVCR: January 26 – February 01, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    From Springsteen to Shrinking to Saints these TV Recommendations are a Wonder, Man. Rise up for #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: January 19-25, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    From Black activists to a Black Phone, from a Running Man to a 99 Year Old Man these are more than just TV Recommendations. Take the Bold #SetTheVCR Journey.
  • #SetTheVCR: January 12-18, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    I won’t Tell You Lies…even The Night Manager believes these Bookish TV Recommendations earned an M grade. What does that mean? Why that’s it’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #CouchWorthy: Outrage Has a Shorter Lifespan Than Great Comedy: The Simpsons At 800March 5, 2026
    800 Episodes of The Simpsons proves one thing: Outrage has a shorter lifespan than great comedy. Eat it Hari Kondabolu.
  • #CouchWorthy: Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyJanuary 15, 2026
    Young cadets train to become Starfleet officers all while facing a mysterious threat to both the Academy and the Federation.
  • Toronto After Dark: This Is Not A TestOctober 19, 2025
    Sloane and a small group of her classmates take cover in their high school to escape the apocalypse. And maybe find the will to live?
  • #CouchWorthy: Smell Ya Later Ozzy OsbourneOctober 3, 2025
    Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is one documentary way to say...Smell Ya Later Ozzy Osbourne. Thanks for the music.
  • #TIFF50: Eleanor the GreatSeptember 25, 2025
    In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to life the proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a dangerous tale.
  • The Savant vs The Idiot…September 24, 2025
    The series follows The Savant an undercover investigator as she infiltrates online hate groups to stop domestic extremists before they act.

  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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