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#SetTheVCR: January 02-07, 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on #SetTheVCR: January 02-07, 2024
#SetTheVCR: January 02-07, 2024

Good Grief it’s a new year and a fresh #SetTheVCR loaded with familiar classics and soon to be classics? Well you decide after you check out these Sammy Suggestions and TV recommendations.

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#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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Morning Tea: Kevin Hart & Chris Rock Laugh At You

Posted on December 11, 2023December 27, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Kevin Hart & Chris Rock Laugh At You
Morning Tea: Kevin Hart & Chris Rock Laugh At You

In Headliners Only Hart and Rock give first hand accounts of their early lives, struggles, triumphs and their unbreakable brotherhood.

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Millar Time: It’s Your Millarworld Squirrel, I’m Just Trying To Block Nutters

Posted on December 11, 2023December 12, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Millar Time: It’s Your Millarworld Squirrel, I’m Just Trying To Block Nutters
Millar Time: It’s Your Millarworld Squirrel, I’m Just Trying To Block Nutters

The Work must be good. Creators are under no obligation to be good.

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#SetTheVCR: December 11-17, 2023

Posted on December 11, 2023December 15, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 11-17, 2023
#SetTheVCR: December 11-17, 2023

During the holidays TV recommendations can often put you between a Rock and a Hart place. I get that so here’s some fantastic (and slightly sarcastic) #SetTheVCR fun for you and/or your whole family.

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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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#CouchWorthy: November 2023 TV Highlights

Posted on December 1, 2023October 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: November 2023 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: November 2023 TV Highlights

November ushered in a all Killer No Filler #CouchWorthy Battle. Especially on Friday November 10 where For All Mankind was Cursed. Maybe a Sisu could lift the Curse? Month 11 of 2023…how has TV been in 2023? What trends are you noticing? Rejecting?Here are some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or…

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#SetTheVCR: November 27-December 3, 2023

Posted on November 27, 2023December 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 27-December 3, 2023
#SetTheVCR: November 27-December 3, 2023

More Doctor Who, more music docs, and a Thriller of a body-switch movie are your handy TV recommendations for this week. I mean what else can it be except #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: November 20-26, 2023

Posted on November 20, 2023June 13, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 20-26, 2023
#SetTheVCR: November 20-26, 2023

Who is gonna watch TV this week? Who is gonna see new Doctor Who? Who is excited Who is back and so is #SetTheVCR with many outstanding TV recommendations for Whoever wants em.

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  • #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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