Yesterday, for the first time in years, we had a black leading man highlighted on daytime: U.S. President Barack Obama, on The View. Yes, folks, in order to have a full hour devoted to a black man in daytime programming, to have a voice and tell a story on the front burner, he has to be… Read More Daytime’s true colors aren’t shining through
Between PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, MAKE IT OR BREAK IT, and WHITE COLLAR Tuesday nights are THE best TV night for me this summer. I even told my family not to call me between 8 and 10! Invite me somewhere, and I guarantee I will trump up a lame excuse not to be there, because I’ve… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
I’ve been very “srs bzness” on the blog lately, so it’s time for some unmitigated fluff! This morning, I was bopping along to my iPod on the train, and the biggest, dorkiest smile broke out on my face during the opening guitar riffs of “Socha Hai,” by Magik. It’s an upbeat song, a total earworm,… Read More Let’s face it, fictional bands make for real fun!
I am totally and completely in love with PRETTY LITTLE LIARS — no lie! I only watched the first episode because summer rerun hell had begun. I had no expectations except to play a game of “so, where else do I know the adults from.” And I’m still doing that with hilarious results. I love… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
Is the Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast already upon us Gasp! That means it’s time for my 3rd Annual Mala’s Made-Up Awards. For those just tuning in to my blog, this is where I totally punk out of making Emmy predictions, because I have no ability to pick winners! Making up awards instead is much more up… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
After our managing editor, Gabby, interviewed Kevin G. Schmidt (Noah, Y&R) about his new Cartoon Network show, UNNATURAL HISTORY, I was so intrigued I had to tune in for Sunday night’s premiere! Guess what? I’m already hooked! Schmidt plays headstrong teen Henry, who has been packed off to Smithson High School in Washington DC by his globe-trotting… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
THE IRISH CURSE, a wickedly funny off-Broadway play co-starring Austin Peck (ex-Brad, ATWT) closed this weekend, and I was lucky enough to catch one of the last performances! To those wondering what “the Irish curse” entails…well, let’s just say that the affliction involves Irishmen who aren’t exactly blessed below the waist. And, no, I’m not talking about… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
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