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Tag: Television

Trial By Trailer: Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall

Posted on February 3, 2016December 2, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall
Trial By Trailer: Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall

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

#CouchWorthy: The X-Files Returns!

Posted on January 24, 2016September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: The X-Files Returns!
#CouchWorthy: The X-Files Returns!

Tonight…set your VCR (#SetTheVCR) for 10:00-11:00 PM EST for X-Files returns! Cue the undead hand punching its way out of the grave: may God have mercy on our souls. Like using Tinder as a dating app…oh how I want to believe this will be good.

I fear revivals like a monster of the week and yet like a Lone Gunman I’m compelled to check it out and get to the truth. Problem is I trust no one. Hopefully it’s not a Fluke…man. (That was the last one, I’m done now).

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My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

Trailer Alert: Legends of Tomorrow – Tonight!

Posted on January 21, 2016 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trailer Alert: Legends of Tomorrow – Tonight!
Trailer Alert: Legends of Tomorrow – Tonight!

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Alright let’s get into it:

1) My Philosophy: I don’t drink the kool-aid this is the golden era of television…there’s a lot more tv options for true but most of it is not golden.

2) My Legacy: I dropped Smallville around the second or third episode, same with Arrow. Shield…barely lasted the first episode. Jessica Jones got stuck at episode 5, probably won’t go back. Haven’t checked out Flash (though the bits I’ve seen already put it ahead of Arrow).

All this to say Legends of Tomorrow has an uphill climb. It premieres tonight at 8:00pm on CW.

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Illuminated Chronicles: Conan’s Ride Along Gang

Posted on January 8, 2016 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: Conan’s Ride Along Gang
Illuminated Chronicles: Conan’s Ride Along Gang

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Another classic Conan remote…though this one surpasses the cheerfully awkward Steven Yeun & Conan Visit A Korean Spa and the excellent Dave Franco & Conan Join Tinder: That one was my favourite until today…

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  • #SetTheVCR: July 13-19, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    You got Lucky…have I got TV Sweetness for you. Your next TV Obsession awaits like a patient Hawk. You won’t put this week’s #SetTheVCR in Cold Storage.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 06-12, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    No need to attend Burning Man to go on a vision quest for TV Recommendations. Your TV Protector is back with another #SetTheVCR that’s as recklessly fun as Evel Knievel.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 29 – July 05, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    These aren't TV Recommendations. Rather this week's #SetTheVCR is a TV time machine back when TV was a Keeper. Cue the fireworks!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 22-28, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's How To Make A Killing with TV recommendations. Ignore the Undertone and trust your Little Brother #SetTheVCR who'll always be Family like we're in Fast & Furious.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 15-21, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    You Never Change and neither do I. These Project Hail Mary TV Recommendations can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 08-14, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    If your goal is to enjoy TV Recommendations that don't involve The World Cup or America's 250th Anniversary well...I did my best. Still, shall we #SetTheVCR?
  • #SetTheVCR: June 01-07, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Dreams of TV Recommendations that are Not Suitable For Work? Like Earth, Wind and Fire...#SetTheVCR is among the core elements.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 25-31, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    New Week! New#SetTheVCR
  • #SetTheVCR: May 18-24, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    This Is Not a Test! These are dope TV Recommendations that are Cash money: this week's #SetTheVCR establishes a Legacy.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 11 – 17, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Life Is Short to endure terrible TV Recommendations. #SetTheVCR is loaded with Good Omens to make your TV week Fast and less Furious.
  • #PantsWorthy Hot Docs 2026: Public AccessApril 21, 2026
    Fiercely independent journalist Amy Goodman has spent three decades holding the powerful to account, reporting from Democracy Now!
  • #PantsWorthy Hot Docs 2026: Steal This Story, Please!April 21, 2026
    Fiercely independent journalist Amy Goodman has spent three decades holding the powerful to account, reporting from Democracy Now!
  • #CouchWorthy: SpeechlessApril 14, 2026
    What happens when a society loses the ability to tolerate disagreement and power decides who gets to speak?
  • #MyPalSammy: The Truth About Other People’s TruthsMarch 27, 2026
    Sammy Vibes are the compelling connective tissue between my deep-dive writing on Substack and my curated cultural recommendations.
  • #CouchWorthy: Outrage Has a Shorter Lifespan Than Great Comedy: The Simpsons At 800March 5, 2026
    800 Episodes of The Simpsons proves one thing: Outrage has a shorter lifespan than great comedy. Eat it Hari Kondabolu.
  • #CouchWorthy: Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyJanuary 15, 2026
    Young cadets train to become Starfleet officers all while facing a mysterious threat to both the Academy and the Federation.

  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • 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?

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