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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: May 12-18, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Heart Eyes for fresh TV Recommendations without all the Overcompensating puns? The puns are here to stay that’s what makes it #SetTheVCR.
  • #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.
  • #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.

  • 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?
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    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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    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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    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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