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Tag: Television

155 | Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)

Posted on May 12, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 155 | Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)
155 | Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Justin Willman comedian, magician, and host of Magic for Humans now on Season 3 on Netflix.

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141 | Laura Mennell (Project Blue Book)

Posted on January 28, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on 141 | Laura Mennell (Project Blue Book)
141 | Laura Mennell (Project Blue Book)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Laura Mennell who plays Mimi Hynek Project Blue Book (wife of ufologist Josef Allen Hynek).

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Quality Time is TV’s Love Language

Posted on January 23, 2020December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Quality Time is TV’s Love Language

Star Trek: Picard is a love letter to the back in the day 22…24…even 26 episodes per television season. Appointment TV.

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132 | Darby Wheeler (Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 3)

Posted on November 5, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 132 | Darby Wheeler (Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 3)
132 | Darby Wheeler (Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 3)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks basketball and hip hop with director Darby Wheeler co-creator of Netflix’s Hip-Hop Evolution.

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130 | Nicholas Parisi (Rod Serling: His Life, Work & Imagination)

Posted on October 1, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 130 | Nicholas Parisi (Rod Serling: His Life, Work & Imagination)
130 | Nicholas Parisi (Rod Serling: His Life, Work & Imagination)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan happily talks with Nicholas Parisi writer of Rod Serling: His Life, Work & Imagination (The Twilight Zone!)

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112 | May El Calamawy (Ramy: Season 1)

Posted on April 16, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 112 | May El Calamawy (Ramy: Season 1)
112 | May El Calamawy (Ramy: Season 1)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan interviews May El Calamawy an actor on Ramy Hulu’s latest tv show.

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#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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105 | Katie Douglas (Level 16)

Posted on February 26, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 105 | Katie Douglas (Level 16)
105 | Katie Douglas (Level 16)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan interviews Katie Douglas one of the actors in Level 16 a dystopian thriller film now streaming on Showtime.

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#SetTheVCR: Sunday March 18, 2018 to Saturday March 25, 2018

Posted on March 18, 2018December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: Sunday March 18, 2018 to Saturday March 25, 2018

#SetTheVCR for Sunday March 18, 2018 to Saturday March 24, 2018:

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#SetTheVCR: Sunday March 11, 2018 to Saturday March 17, 2018

Posted on March 11, 2018December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: Sunday March 11, 2018 to Saturday March 17, 2018

#SetTheVCR for Sunday March 11, 2018 to Saturday March 17, 2018:

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  • #SetTheVCR: October 06-12, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    With these week's TV recommendations say goodbye to John Candy and the Woman In Cabin 10. But say hello to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 29 – October 05, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Like a man in the basement I got TV recommendations that are a Chef's Kiss. On The Lost Bus, this is your stop: It's #SetTheVCR!
  • #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.
  • #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.
  • 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.

  • 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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