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Tag: Doctor Who

#SetTheVCR: December 26 – January 01, 2024

Posted on December 26, 2023June 13, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 26 – January 01, 2024
#SetTheVCR: December 26 – January 01, 2024

Well that it’s for TV in 2023. Did TV treat you good? Did #SetTheVCR help? Onto 2024 and this week…we open and close with stand up comedy.

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#SetTheVCR: December 18-25, 2023

Posted on December 18, 2023December 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 18-25, 2023
#SetTheVCR: December 18-25, 2023

I mean I do have TV recommendations; there are lots to see on TV this week. But really…let’s be honest. We’re all just gonna watch Die Hard, yeah? Still just in case here’s some fresh #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: December 4-10, 2023

Posted on December 4, 2023December 10, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 4-10, 2023
#SetTheVCR: December 4-10, 2023

Many fantastic TV recomendations and I’m doing my Christmas best to keep the crappy Holiday movies at bay. They’re there if you want em, not hard to find. Which is why I’m suggesting don’t overlook these #SetTheVCR gems.

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Trial By Trailer: Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials

Posted on September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials
Trial By Trailer: Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials

Destiny isn’t done with them just yet: The Doctor and Donna return for three special episodes.

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#SetTheVCR: June 05 – 11, 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023July 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: June 05 – 11, 2023
#SetTheVCR: June 05 – 11, 2023

A Terminator, A Batman, A Spider-Man and a Doctor Who…oh yes it’s #SetTheVCR. And this week it all starts with…a Knock at the Cabin.

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#SetTheVCR: May 9-15, 2022

Posted on May 9, 2022September 23, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: May 9-15, 2022
#SetTheVCR: May 9-15, 2022

We got a Time Traveler, a new Matrix that like Batman is Unburied, plus 2 movies from the mid-80s and the return of Kids In The Hall. If you feel Old reading this week’s #SetTheVCR that’s covered as well.

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#SetTheVCR: March 15-21, 2021

Posted on March 15, 2021March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: March 15-21, 2021

The return of superheroes and the madness of March: this is one “Blockbuster” of a week. Let’s see what we’ve got!

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#SetTheVCR: February 15-21, 2021

Posted on February 15, 2021March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: February 15-21, 2021

A lotta old school this week. Sometimes we just gotta look back before can look ahead.

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178 | More Or Les (The Human Condition)

Posted on November 17, 2020April 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 178 | More Or Les (The Human Condition)
178 | More Or Les (The Human Condition)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews rapper and beatmaker More or Les whose latest album is The Human Condition.

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#CouchWorthy: The Sherlock Holmes Christmas Special

Posted on July 9, 2015September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: The Sherlock Holmes Christmas Special
#CouchWorthy: The Sherlock Holmes Christmas Special

The annual San Diego Comic Con renowned for nerd debauchery and thin studio approved spoilers/trailers teased this Sherlock Holmes news:

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My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories
  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • 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?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    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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