It can be kind of boring waiting for your loved-one's name to get called during commencement, but it can be a great time to search for funny names. Names that should never have been given. Names that make you say, "What were those parents thinking?"
Saturday Night Live Season 33 Episode 12
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Simpsons: School's Out Forever
It's the final day of school and the first day of freedom for hundreds of schools, at least in our neck of the woods. Isn't this a little bit how you felt as that final bell rang.
"I trust you all remembered to bring in your implements of destruction."
The Simpsons, Season 4, Episode 1 "Kamp Krusty.
Well, it's all a dream, and Bart tries to turn his straight Ds report card into straight As so he can go to camp as promised. "You know a D turns into a B so easily. You just got greedy." Well, camp is much of a vacation for Marge and Homer as Bart and Lisa, so they are off to Kamp Krusty. The camp doesn't quite live up to the Krusty seal of approval and Barney Gumble steps for the lazy clown.
Simpsons at its absolute best and a classic ode to summer.
"I trust you all remembered to bring in your implements of destruction."
The Simpsons, Season 4, Episode 1 "Kamp Krusty.
Well, it's all a dream, and Bart tries to turn his straight Ds report card into straight As so he can go to camp as promised. "You know a D turns into a B so easily. You just got greedy." Well, camp is much of a vacation for Marge and Homer as Bart and Lisa, so they are off to Kamp Krusty. The camp doesn't quite live up to the Krusty seal of approval and Barney Gumble steps for the lazy clown.
Simpsons at its absolute best and a classic ode to summer.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Graduation: Family Ties
Alex is graduating from high school but isn't valedictorian. His girlfriend is. Pay special attention to his girlfriend, Rachel. Rachel is played by Daphne Zuniga who played Princess Vespa in Space Balls.
Family Ties Season 2 Episode 20 "The Graduate"
Alex has a hard time when he finds out that he isn't valedictorian of his senior class. But he has a harder time when he realizes his girlfriend is.
Family Ties Season 2 Episode 20 "The Graduate"
Alex has a hard time when he finds out that he isn't valedictorian of his senior class. But he has a harder time when he realizes his girlfriend is.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Graduation: Modern Family
When I was in school, I only had one graduation (from high school). So as I watched Wednesday night's episode of Modern Family and could help and wonder why there is a middle school graduation? I have come to the conclusion that these graduations (be them junior high, middle school, kindergarten) only exist because the cap and gown people want them to exist.
Modern Family Season 2 Episode 23 "See You Next Fall"
The whole family meets at Jay's house before Alex's middle school graduation. Jay spends the whole time trying to hide his bad botox job, Cameron gets feed up with Mitchell making fun of him and Phil sympathizes with Claire about the kids growing up too fast but only because he wants to go to Vegas the next day.
Modern Family Season 2 Episode 23 "See You Next Fall"
The whole family meets at Jay's house before Alex's middle school graduation. Jay spends the whole time trying to hide his bad botox job, Cameron gets feed up with Mitchell making fun of him and Phil sympathizes with Claire about the kids growing up too fast but only because he wants to go to Vegas the next day.
Graduation: Beverly Hills 90210
If you were a teenager in the 90s, you probably remember this episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Donna got drunk at the prom and now might not be able to walk at graduation. But don't worry, the whole 90210 gang, actually the whole school, will stand behind her.
Beverly Hills 90210 Season 3 Episode 28 "Something in the Air"
The schools is threatening to not let Donna participate in graduation after she gets drunk at prom. Her mother seems more embarrassed than worried about her daughter. Brandon and the rest of the gang plan a school wide walk out during finals that leads to a demonstration in front of the school board. I think we can all remember the chant, "Donna Martin Graduates!"
Beverly Hills 90210 Season 3 Episode 28 "Something in the Air"
The schools is threatening to not let Donna participate in graduation after she gets drunk at prom. Her mother seems more embarrassed than worried about her daughter. Brandon and the rest of the gang plan a school wide walk out during finals that leads to a demonstration in front of the school board. I think we can all remember the chant, "Donna Martin Graduates!"
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Prom: Parenthood
Parents and teenagers can see the prom very differently.
"The prom is about sex. The prom is a parent and school sanctioned club med for teenagers" says a father of a teenage daughter.
Parenthood Season 2 Episode 20 "New Plan"
As you can see in this clip, Adam spend the whole episode stressing about Haddie going to the prom. Sarah on the other hand is happy to hear that Amber is going to prom. Sarah finally finds out that Amber didn't get into Berkley.
Crosby buys a house in hopes for winning Jasmine back. But the house is going to need a lot of work.
The full episode is available on hulu.
"The prom is about sex. The prom is a parent and school sanctioned club med for teenagers" says a father of a teenage daughter.
Parenthood Season 2 Episode 20 "New Plan"
As you can see in this clip, Adam spend the whole episode stressing about Haddie going to the prom. Sarah on the other hand is happy to hear that Amber is going to prom. Sarah finally finds out that Amber didn't get into Berkley.
Crosby buys a house in hopes for winning Jasmine back. But the house is going to need a lot of work.
The full episode is available on hulu.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Prom: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Sometimes you might be too old but you still have to go to prom. So what do you wear?
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 3 "Underage Drinking: A National Concern"
Mac starts to allow underage drinkers at Paddy's Pub causing it to fill up with teenagers. Dee, Dennis and Charlie get asked to prom.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 3 "Underage Drinking: A National Concern"
Mac starts to allow underage drinkers at Paddy's Pub causing it to fill up with teenagers. Dee, Dennis and Charlie get asked to prom.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Graduation: Sister, Sister
Class of 1998!
Sister, Sister Season 5 epsiode 22 "Graduation"
The girls prepare for graduation. But Tyreke feels left out so he decides to take his GED. Ray wanted to promote him at the shop but holds off so Tyreke can study.
Tamera and Jordon have to come to an agreement on a farewell song. But Roger ends up preforming for his friends.
Sister, Sister Season 5 epsiode 22 "Graduation"
The girls prepare for graduation. But Tyreke feels left out so he decides to take his GED. Ray wanted to promote him at the shop but holds off so Tyreke can study.
Tamera and Jordon have to come to an agreement on a farewell song. But Roger ends up preforming for his friends.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Prom: How I Met Your Mother
All over the country, girls are buying expensive dresses and boys are renting tuxes. That's right. It is prom season once again. And if we learn another from How I Met Your Mother, it is that boy and girl communication doesn't change no matter how old you are.
How I Met Your Mother Season 1 Episode 20 "Best Prom Ever"
With Lily and Marshall's wedding date getting pushed up, it doesn't leave a lot of time to plan everything. In order to hear a potential band, they crash a high school prom.
How I Met Your Mother Season 1 Episode 20 "Best Prom Ever"
With Lily and Marshall's wedding date getting pushed up, it doesn't leave a lot of time to plan everything. In order to hear a potential band, they crash a high school prom.
Graduation: Who's the Boss?
Tony finally graduates from college only to realize how bad the job market is. I think a lot of college graduates can relate.
Whos' The Boss? Season 8 "Savor the Veal"
Tony graduates from college but has a hard time finding a job until his dream job presents itself. Assistant Professor, big office, baseball coach. Too bad the job is in Iowa. He turns it down but Angela convinces him to take it. The two of them agree to commute back and forth to see each other.
Whos' The Boss? Season 8 "Savor the Veal"
Tony graduates from college but has a hard time finding a job until his dream job presents itself. Assistant Professor, big office, baseball coach. Too bad the job is in Iowa. He turns it down but Angela convinces him to take it. The two of them agree to commute back and forth to see each other.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
College Graduation: Greek
We might be a ways away from our next official holiday, Memorial Day, but there are plenty of special episodes to sustain us. Graduations and prom episodes should help.
I'm sure the dean was trying to be funny when he says, "Just a reminder, there are no refunds" but I don't think that is reassuring to the graduates.
Greek Season 4 Episode 1 "Defending Your Honor"
Season 4 of Greek starts with Casey, Ashleigh and Evan graduating. Ashleigh goes off to New York to start her new job. Casey looks into why she didn't get into CRU law. And Rebecca starts her term as ZBZ President only to find out they need a house mother.
Rusty decides to run against Cappie for Kappa Tau President.
I'm sure the dean was trying to be funny when he says, "Just a reminder, there are no refunds" but I don't think that is reassuring to the graduates.
Greek Season 4 Episode 1 "Defending Your Honor"
Season 4 of Greek starts with Casey, Ashleigh and Evan graduating. Ashleigh goes off to New York to start her new job. Casey looks into why she didn't get into CRU law. And Rebecca starts her term as ZBZ President only to find out they need a house mother.
Rusty decides to run against Cappie for Kappa Tau President.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Mother's Day: Desperate Housewives
With Mother's Day being this Sunday, I just want to wish all the moms out there a happy Mother's Day. This has been a great holiday to find television specials for. If you have missed some along the way check out our Mother's Day page.
Desperate Housewives Season 4 Episode 15 "Mother Said"
Edie finds out that Benjamin is not Bree's son but really her daughter, Danielle's. Edie uses this information to blackmail Bree. Edie wants to be invited to parties and the weekly poker game. She wants Bree to treat her like a best friend. Bree can only handle so long and tells Gaby, Lynette and Susan the truth. They storm Edie's house and tell her she has gone too far and are no longer her friend.
Susan's mother-in-law comes to town. She wants to help Susan with cooking and the house because Mike has been complaining to her. When Susan asks Mike to stop complaining to his mom, he says that she is just trying to help. Susan uses club soda to fake her water breaking to get out of lunch with Mike and his mom.
Lynette and Tom get help from a family counselor after Tom's daughter, Kayla gets Preston to jump off the roof. The doctor tells Lynette to spend more time alone with Kayla but that only leads to Lynette slapping Kayla after Kayla threats Penny. During Mother's Day breakfast, Kayla calls doctor and tells him that Lynette has been hitting her.
The full episode is available on hulu plus or Netflix instant watch.
Desperate Housewives Season 4 Episode 15 "Mother Said"
Edie finds out that Benjamin is not Bree's son but really her daughter, Danielle's. Edie uses this information to blackmail Bree. Edie wants to be invited to parties and the weekly poker game. She wants Bree to treat her like a best friend. Bree can only handle so long and tells Gaby, Lynette and Susan the truth. They storm Edie's house and tell her she has gone too far and are no longer her friend.
Susan's mother-in-law comes to town. She wants to help Susan with cooking and the house because Mike has been complaining to her. When Susan asks Mike to stop complaining to his mom, he says that she is just trying to help. Susan uses club soda to fake her water breaking to get out of lunch with Mike and his mom.
Lynette and Tom get help from a family counselor after Tom's daughter, Kayla gets Preston to jump off the roof. The doctor tells Lynette to spend more time alone with Kayla but that only leads to Lynette slapping Kayla after Kayla threats Penny. During Mother's Day breakfast, Kayla calls doctor and tells him that Lynette has been hitting her.
The full episode is available on hulu plus or Netflix instant watch.
Mother's Day: Golden Girls
Don't forget to call your mother on Mother's Days. The golden girls seat around on Mother's Day waiting for their kids to call.
Golden Girls Season 3 "Mother's Day"
This episode is full of flashbacks of previous Mother's Days. Dorothy remember having to ask Stan's mother for money. She even finds out that Stan's mother actually likes her. Sophia remembers an incident involving her mother. Rose reminisces about about a lady she once met at a bus station. And Blanche shares her last Mother's Day with her mother.
Golden Girls Season 3 "Mother's Day"
This episode is full of flashbacks of previous Mother's Days. Dorothy remember having to ask Stan's mother for money. She even finds out that Stan's mother actually likes her. Sophia remembers an incident involving her mother. Rose reminisces about about a lady she once met at a bus station. And Blanche shares her last Mother's Day with her mother.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Mother's Day: Brotherly Love
Weren't we all excited when Joey Lawrence and his brothers got their own show? Actually I had forgotten about the 2 season show until I found this clip. Well, it was over 15 years ago.
Brother Love Season 2 Episode 23 "Mother's Day"
In this Mother's Day episode, Joey's mom comes to visit with a big surprise. She's 7 months pregnant and married to an aura photographer (but he writes giggles to buy the bills). Joey has a hard time accepting his mother's big news.
Brother Love Season 2 Episode 23 "Mother's Day"
In this Mother's Day episode, Joey's mom comes to visit with a big surprise. She's 7 months pregnant and married to an aura photographer (but he writes giggles to buy the bills). Joey has a hard time accepting his mother's big news.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
On tonight: Minute To Win It Mother's Day Face-Off
NBC's catchy game show Minute To Win It is pushing the Mother's Day envelope with a mommy-daughter competition Wednesday night. I'm sure every mother wants to celebrate their special day with a stress filled competition, but at least there is money at stake.
Minute It Win It - Mother's Day Face Off
Check out what else is on tonight at TubeCheck.
Mother's Day: The Nanny
If you have lost your mother, is it better to try and forget Mother's Day all together? Or do you spend the day remembering the good?
Mr. Sheffield thinks the kids should be distracted on Mother's Day but Fran thinks it is important for the kids to remember their mom.
The Nanny Season 1 Episode 22 "I Don't Remember Mama"
Mr. Sheffield likes to distract his children on Mother's Day. These year he joins a country club. He should have checked its calendar of events first. They have a mother daughter pageant on Mother's Day weekend and Gracie wants to enter. Frannie fills in as "Mom" And everything seems to be fine until the pageant director finds out that Fran is just the nanny.
Fran and Gracie end up still in the pageant. They do a wonderfully fun musical number together.
And Mr. Sheffield comes around to talking about the children's mother. The episode ends with the family sitting around watching an old family movie.
Mr. Sheffield thinks the kids should be distracted on Mother's Day but Fran thinks it is important for the kids to remember their mom.
The Nanny Season 1 Episode 22 "I Don't Remember Mama"
Mr. Sheffield likes to distract his children on Mother's Day. These year he joins a country club. He should have checked its calendar of events first. They have a mother daughter pageant on Mother's Day weekend and Gracie wants to enter. Frannie fills in as "Mom" And everything seems to be fine until the pageant director finds out that Fran is just the nanny.
Fran and Gracie end up still in the pageant. They do a wonderfully fun musical number together.
And Mr. Sheffield comes around to talking about the children's mother. The episode ends with the family sitting around watching an old family movie.
Mother's Day: Mad About You
Happy Mother's Day to all you first time moms out there.
This episode of Mad About You shows the importance of that first Mother's Days. If you followed the show, you remember how hard it was for Paul and Jamie to get pregnant making this first Mother's Day all that more important.
So to you first time dads, make sure you make Mother's Day extra special.
Mad About You Season 6 Episode 17 "Mother's Day"
Paul ends up coping another's idea to put a message up on the big sign in Times Square. But when Jaime makes fun of his message (not knowing it was his), he claims the next messages as his own.
This episode of Mad About You shows the importance of that first Mother's Days. If you followed the show, you remember how hard it was for Paul and Jamie to get pregnant making this first Mother's Day all that more important.
So to you first time dads, make sure you make Mother's Day extra special.
Mad About You Season 6 Episode 17 "Mother's Day"
From Crackle:
Paul starts to worry about his gift for Jaime when Ira shows up with the prefect Mother's Day gift for Jaime, a rocking chair.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Mother's Day: The Middle II
On Friday I posted a clip of last year's The Middle Mother's Day episode. Well this Wednesday the are doing it again. Forgetting Mother's Day that is. At least this time they have a few days notice. It looks like they are going to try and give her a day off from them this year. We will have it check it out this Wednesday (8/7 c on ABC) to find out.
The Middle "Mother's Day II"
The Middle "Mother's Day II"
Monday, May 2, 2011
Mother's Day: Marathon
Happy Smothers Day!
This Sunday night, TV Land will hire a Everbody Loves Raymond Marathon of great Marie Barone moments. Celebrate Mother's Day with everybody favorite overbearing mother. Sunday, May 8th 10 pm /9c
This Sunday night, TV Land will hire a Everbody Loves Raymond Marathon of great Marie Barone moments. Celebrate Mother's Day with everybody favorite overbearing mother. Sunday, May 8th 10 pm /9c
Mother's Day: All New Modern Family
Here is a preview of this week's Modern Family (Wednesday, 9/8C on ABC). It is all about Mother's Day. And Claire is taking this opportunity to wear her past Mother's Day's gifts, and use her mom's day coffee mug (too bad it is a pencil holder).
And if you want a preview of Gloria's Mother's Day it is also on abc.com.
And if you want a preview of Gloria's Mother's Day it is also on abc.com.
Mother's Day: It's tool time
Mother's Day is this Sunday. Are you having a hard time deciding what to get mom for Mother's Day? How about a song telling her how important she is?
"O means only that she's growing older"
Home Improvement Season 2 Episode 23 "To Build or Not To Build"
It's Mother's Day and Tim decides that the boys should make Jill her presents this year. For Mark and Brad this isn't a problem. They make jewelry and recipes boxes. But for Randy, who isn't as good at building stuff, it is a problem. Maybe Wilson will know what to do. He usually does..
"O means only that she's growing older"
Home Improvement Season 2 Episode 23 "To Build or Not To Build"
It's Mother's Day and Tim decides that the boys should make Jill her presents this year. For Mark and Brad this isn't a problem. They make jewelry and recipes boxes. But for Randy, who isn't as good at building stuff, it is a problem. Maybe Wilson will know what to do. He usually does..
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