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Tag: #SetTheVCR

#SetTheVCR for Sunday, March 31 to Saturday, April 6, 2019

Posted on March 31, 2019December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR for Sunday, March 31 to Saturday, April 6, 2019

Behold all the seasons and shows I’ve missed for various nonsensical reasons giving me another opportunity via another season. It remains to be “seen” if I’ll watch. That’s the nice thing about tv…you often get a second chance even if you don’t deserve it.

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#SetTheVCR for Sunday, March 31 to Saturday, April 6, 2019

Posted on March 31, 2019March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan

Behold all the seasons and shows I’ve missed for various nonsensical reasons giving me another opportunity via another season. It remains to be “seen” if I’ll watch. That’s the nice thing about tv…you often get a second chance even if you don’t deserve it. Sunday, March 31 Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series, Netflix Barry:…

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Getting Dirty With The Dirt

Posted on March 25, 2019January 1, 2024 By Sammy Younan
Getting Dirty With The Dirt

The Dirt a Mötley Crüe biopic now streaming on Netflix is Straight Outta Compton for White People. Put your metal up!

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#SetTheVCR for Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30, 2019

Posted on March 24, 2019December 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR for Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30, 2019

This is one of those weeks where “we’re in the golden era of television” is a hard sell. Still undaunted I’ve found some television worthy of your VCR. Sunday, March 24 Into the Badlands: Season 4 (10 p.m.) AMC I ain’t going Into the Badlands on AMC so I got nothing. Maybe watch March Madness?…

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#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

#SetTheVCR for Sunday, January 13 to Saturday, January 19, 2019

Posted on January 13, 2019December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR for Sunday, January 13 to Saturday, January 19, 2019

Baby It’s Cold Outside so let’s Netflix and Chill.

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#SetTheVCR for Sunday, January 6 to Saturday, January 12 2019

Posted on January 6, 2019December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR for Sunday, January 6 to Saturday, January 12 2019

You’d think with all this winter we’d have excellent television and reasons to stay indoors but nooooo.

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#SetTheVCR for Sunday December 30, 2018 to Saturday January 5, 2019

Posted on December 30, 2018March 28, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR for Sunday December 30, 2018 to Saturday January 5, 2019

Still on Christmas Break…so what does the TV have for me this week?

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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.

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#SetTheVCR: Sunday October 28, 2018 to Saturday November 3, 2018

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: Sunday October 28, 2018 to Saturday November 3, 2018
#SetTheVCR: Sunday October 28, 2018 to Saturday November 3, 2018

#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.

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  • #SetTheVCR: September 22-28, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I got the Lowdown on this week's TV Recommendations so you don't hafta Go Into The Void all Wayward and lost. Just as The Simpsons keep going, so too does #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 15-21, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's TV Recommendations are not a Stop Gap Measure. Rather it's a Lilith Fair celebration of charming TV presented as #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 08-14, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Lots of TV Recommendations for you to Sheen this week. Like your Cable Guy, I got you hooked up with #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 01-07, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Have I Got News for You: I got TV Recommendations for you Winter Spring Summer or Fall. From the Highest 2 Lowest this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 25-31, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is dedicated to my Stans.
  • #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.
  • 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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