Somehow that time has come once again — the time to pack up our winter clothes, put our things in storage and say goodbye to our dear old Dartmouth. For those of us who won’t be taking classes, studying abroad or interning at a high-profile company, this coming summer break may seem daunting. It might feel impossible to fill up so much time with just your bucket list, which is somehow always forgotten after about a week. Tube Talk is here to help! The new season means new shows and from the looks of it, the networks are rolling out plenty of material to keep you occupied while figuring out your plans to go skydiving or extreme rock climbing. We’ve rounded up a diverse list of the 10 most promising shows sure to fit everyone’s small-screen cravings this summer. For the Nostalgic Comedian “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” — July 16 at 8 p.m. on The CW That’s right, the beloved comedy show that ran for eight seasons on ABC before calling it quits in 2007 is coming back. Unlike many unsuccessful remakes, the original cast members — Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie — will return with Aisha Tyler ’92 replacing Drew… Read more »
As spring comes to a close, many beloved TV shows are saying farewell for now as their finales wrap up another season. In this Tube Talk, we round up the finales that should be on your watch list and look back at the past seasons of these selected shows. While critical acclaim has lagged for some, others have been boosted into stardom by fans and critics alike. Be sure to mark your calendars for these five spring finales you won’t want to miss…. Read more »
It’s that time of the term again, when every study room is packed full and all your favorite study spots are taken up by students studying for midterms and writing papers. During these weeks, it becomes all too easy for the deepest relationship in your life to be with your textbook, leaving your friends and family to wonder what has happened to you. But have no fear! These episodes from yesteryear will transport you to a simpler time, when your main worry was snagging a swing before they filled up at recess. Tube Talk has three childhood TV shows to help you sort out your priorities during this hectic time and remind you that actual human contact is usually superior to the dull narration of your notes…. Read more »
There are the shows that everyone seems to be tuning into each week, think “Girls” and “Modern Family,” and then there are those that, for some reason, hardly anyone is watching. Although these shows may not attract the big ratings and viewers of others, many are just as good, if not better. Maybe you’re looking for something new to spice up your television-time, or perhaps more mainstream options have left you unfulfilled. Have no fear! Tube Talk is here with four of the most underrated TV shows you need to start watching now. “Up All Night” — NBC, 2011-present, 35 episodes Reagan Brinkley (Christina Applegate) is one of the best talk show producers in the business, working for and alongside her best friend Ava Alexander (Maya Rudolph). Meanwhile, Reagan’s husband Chris (Will Arnett) stays at home with their newborn baby Amy, having given up his mediocre job as a lawyer so Reagan could further her career. Somehow the Applegate, Arnett and Rudolph lineup wasn’t able to draw enough views during this sitcom’s two seasons, and it seems that the show may not be returning for a third season. However, that doesn’t cross “Up All Night” off the list. Although it… Read more »
With the return of warmer temperatures and chirping birds, campus is looking more like spring each day. Of course, this season brings with it a sense of a fresh start, whether that means an overdue closet cleaning session or a complete revamping of your state of mind. In case you haven’t quite found the motivation to start something new yet, here are three episodes to lead you in your endeavor. Some will inspire, while others may serve as a reminder that things won’t always go as planned, but all will help you on your way…or at least give you a much deserved study break. Courtesy of The CW “The Carrie Diaries” — Pilot This first episode is about more than a young girl taking on the Big Apple. In fact, Manhattan plays more of a behind-the-scenes role in the pilot. Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) and her family are learning to cope with the loss of her mother in the midst of the relentless back-to-school hustle and bustle. On Carrie’s first day of her junior year in high school, her father (Matt Letscher) talks to Carrie’s guidance counselor and the two decide she should take an internship at the law firm… Read more »
No matter how many TV shows you keep up with, there are always more worthy of your attention. It’s just a fact of life. Thankfully, this means there’s constantly a wealth of shows to pick from! Now you might be wondering how you can even begin choose the shows that you should start watching. Never fear, for Tube Talk is here! Whether you’re spending spring break at home or on-campus these shows will fill your free time with laughter, tears and copious amounts of joy. “Skins” (2007-present) — 55 episodes Remember that show about crazy British teenagers that all of your friends were talking about a few years ago but you never had the chance to start? Now is the time. “Skins” is the six season-long hit show focusing on three separate generations, which are basically just different groups of friends. The show is more than just the wild antics of a group of high school students, but also explores the characters and their problems. Each episode is named for the character or set of characters on which it focuses, allowing the audience to see the issues that they try to bury and ignore. Plus, with a seventh season on… Read more »