Category Archives: TV Special

Bill Burr Presents: Jessica Kirson Talking to Myself (2019) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

Kirson’s comedic special laughs about lesbian one-night stands and the misery of singing “Happy Birthday.” Starring Jessica Kirson and Joey Kola. I don’t think Kirson is funny. Her jokes tend to be about sex and body image. There were jokes that … Continue reading →

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Michael Bublé’s Christmas in Hollywood (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 24, 2019 by

Michael Bublé celebrates the holiday season in this festive Christmas special. Starring Michael Bublé, Céline Dion, and Tori Kelly. I was not impressed with this Christmas special. I didn’t enjoy the song choices by most of the guest performers. However, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Under the Stars (BYU) Rated NR

Posted on December 22, 2019 by

The tv series Christmas Under the Stars is a concert series of musicians singing both songs for the season and their own chart toppers. Starring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Jordan Smith, Kurt Bestor, and Laura Cooksey. This is a … Continue reading →

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Gary Owen: #DoinWhatIDo (2019) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

Gary Owen’s comedy special bridges the gap between black and white cultures in his home and on social media. Starring Gary Owen. Owen tells stories about his life in the military, his career as a wrestler, his friendship with Kevin … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV History: Christmas In July

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

This is the fourth year in which I participated in Joanna Wilson’s Christmas In July questionnaire from her blog, Christmas TV History. Wilson offers this questionnaire every year; anyone can participate. Every year the questionnaire focuses on Christmas entertainment in … Continue reading →

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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special (1977) Rated NR

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

A Christmas special filmed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville featuring Johnny Cash. Starring Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and Roy Clark. This special was filmed at the Grand Ole Opry and features many performers from the Sun Records Company. … Continue reading →

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Perry Como’s Christmas in Austria (1976) Rated NR

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

Perry Como’s Christmas special in Austria. The music is from Austria, and we get to see the beautiful countryside. Starring Perry Como, Senta Berger, Sid Caesar. This is another beautiful Christmas special. As Perry tours the countryside showing us the beauty … Continue reading →

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The Perry Como Christmas Show (1974) Rated NR

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

 The first Perry Como Christmas special. Starring Perry Como, Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, Peggy Fleming The Perry Como special are a joy to watch. He gets the performers of the day to come and perform the songs we all love to … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016) Rated NR

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

 On Christmas Eve, Elmo’s dad tells him the story of how leaving cookies for Santa came about. Starring Alan Muraoka, Suki Lopez, Caroll Spinney, Jim Gaffigan, Audra McDonald. If your kids love Sesame Street, this Christmas special is a cute one to watch. … Continue reading →

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