I'm with Coco!

I'm so sad about the end of Conan O'Brien's run as a late night talk show host. I've watched him off and on since the mid-90s- when you actually had to stay up to watch shows since there were no DVRs! I was initially skeptical of his move to the Tonight Show, because I was afraid the show would change and the silly humor that I love would go away. Well, that didn't happen, but now his time on that show has been cut short. I don't feel sorry for him- I know he's getting plenty of money and will continue to be successful. I feel sad for people like me, who are fans and love to watch his silly antics and interviews with celebrities. What a great escape from the stresses of our lives.

I thought he went out on a high note last night- with no bitterness toward NBC or anyone else. I hope he's back on TV soon- I'll watch him wherever he ends up.

I curse you, HBO!

They've screwed me again. Three years ago I started watching a new HBO series called Carnivale. It was strange, but interesting and I watched it religiously, hoping I would one day "get it". For two seasons I watched. I was left hanging at the end of season Two and waited patiently for Season Three. Months later, I learned that the show had been canceled. I would never find out what would become of those people. What about Sophie's baby? It still bothers me to leave that story unfinished. Flash forward to summer 2007. HBO's rolls out another new show "John from Cincinnati". Since I like to see things from the beginning, I DVR the first few episodes to check them out. It's strange and interesting and I like the characters. I hope that I will eventually "get' what is going on. In the mean time, I can see scenes of beaches in Southern California and remember when I used to live near there. I watched every episode of Season One. Last Sunday was the season finale. Today, I learn that the show has been canceled. Once again, I'm left hanging- permanently! Why was Mitch floating? Who the hell is John anyway? What happened to Shaun & Zippy? I'll never know and I'm pissed. I loved the opening credits of that show- Joe Strummer & surfing dolphins. I wish I had kept the last DVR'd episode, so that I could watch those credits again in HD. DAMN IT!

One of my new favorite shows

If you have HBO and a goofy sense of humor, check these guys out. Funny!