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Trial By Trailer: 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

June 9, 2020September 25, 2023 Sammy Younan No Comments

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?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#SetTheVCR: May 05-11, 2025
by Sammy Younan
Even with your Poker Face I can tell you’re seeking TV Recommendations for your Safe House. No worries with this week’s #SetTheVCR I got it in The Black Bag.
#SetTheVCR: April 28 – May 04, 2025
by Sammy Younan
April showers bring May TV listings: these TV recommendations cover all Four Seasons. It’s #SetTheVCR where I put the On in Conan.
#SetTheVCR: April 21-27, 2025
by Sammy Younan
TV Recommendations can be Havoc; You need help. Well Babygirl: I got you; it's your TV Companion: #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: April 14-20, 2025
by Sammy Younan
I hope you're a light Nightsleeper because the NBA Playoffs start this week. Will a new champion be Minted? Only way to know is to #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025
by Sammy Younan
For this week's TV Recommendations we stare into The Abyss and a Black Mirror stares back. Welcome to #SetTheVCR which is about as comfortable and as cool as Morningside.
#SetTheVCR: March 31 – April 06, 2025
by Sammy Younan
Secrets and Serial Killers pepper this week’s TV Recommendations. A combo like that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025
by Sammy Younan
You'll wanna Bogart these fantastic TV Recommendations: they go from Holland to MobLand. Of course it's not a Complete Unknown, why yes it's #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: March 17-23, 2025
by Sammy Younan
These TV Recommendations will make you don a Happy Face: from magic of David Blaine to the Madness of March. It's #SetTheVCR here for all of Your Tomorrow TV needs.
#SetTheVCR: March 10-16, 2025
by Sammy Younan
From an Electric State to a Beach party these TV Recommendations will make you a Better Man. It maybe Cold outside but #SetTheVCR is warm and just what you are Kraven.
#SetTheVCR: March 03-09, 2025
by Sammy Younan
Venom has a Last Dance while Daredevil is Born Again: that's Life. It's also #SetTheVCR for this week.

#CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – April 2025March 28, 2025
#SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
#CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – March 2025February 28, 2025
#SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…February 9, 2025
What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
#CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – February 2025January 31, 2025
#SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
#CouchWorthy: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManJanuary 28, 2025
Following Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero. Or is is "Peter Parker?" The stand alone vs continuity debate.
#CouchWorthy: The Countdown to NBA Saturday Primetime on ABCJanuary 22, 2025
NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC– the marquee, national NBA game of the week kicks off on January 25 with a classic Tripleheader.

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?