Media · TV

Summer Viewing

Summer is usually full of reruns or shows you really aren’t all that excited about watching. However, there are times when you really want to watch something that will capture your attention.

The other day I came across a great video over on YouTube that listed twelve historical mysteries. I checked it out and thought the suggestions were good ones – I’ve watched several myself.

Most of these shows have been around for a while. Chances are you might just have overlooked them.

Settle in, get comfy, turn on the telly and enjoy!

Cartoons · Classic TV

Pretty Good, Indeed!

One of my favorite holiday shows is How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The original animated special (1966) eventually spawned a movie or two and another version. Frankly, as good as some of the newer works are, I prefer the original.

I am a life long fan of Chuck Jones, who created the special. Grinch enabled him to use his trademark style in addition to his humor and whimsy.

Boris Karloff’s participation in the project was the perfect addition. His voice and cadence were perfect to relate the tale.

Karloff’s daughter related her father’s pride and pleasure in the project in THIS article.

Enjoy!

TV

Something Old Is New Again

I was one of those folks who grew up watching Columbo way back when. Before it was syndicated. Back then the idea of knowing Who Did It was unique and exciting. Dealing with that annoying detective (Columbo) was rather fun. He annoyed pretty much everyone and no one thought he had a clue.

It turned out he had quite a few clues.

I started watching Elspeth during its second season and plan to go back and watch season one. Like Columbo, Elspeth is based on the premise that we already know who the Bad Guy/Gal is and the show is watching Elspeth and her cronies at the PD bring that person to justice.

I have to admit, she is quite unusual and interesting. I have no idea why all the tote bags. Her clothes are…eye catching. She is not at all what she seems to be, either. And I find I like her a lot.

CinemaBlend recently posted a great article on the show, you can read it HERE.

I have to say I appreciate TV or movies where I actually have to engage my brain. They are few and far in between.

Enjoy!

Cartoons · TV

Saturday Mornings The Way It Used To Be

It has been and odd few days around here. MeTV Toons debuted but is not available over the air (via antenna) in my area. To add insult to injury, antenna feed can often be affected by weather, causing signal drift or deterioration. I finally bit the bullet and looked at the two streaming options in my area to see what is available.

I chose FrndlyTV but there is another option. If you are interested, check out the MeTV Toons Where to Watch page to see what is available for you.

A side benefit of subscribing to FrndlyTV is that I now have access to all three MeTV channels: MeTV, MeTV+, and MeTV Toons.

Saturday morning is once again filled with lots of great cartoons! The weekly lineup is filled with great toons from a variety of eras. Saturday continues that and adds shows not seen Monday through Friday. Sunday looks to be even better.

I’m glad I took the plunge and subscribed, I have already explored FrndlyTV’s easy to maneuver interface and tested out the DVR feature. I won’t lie, it is nice to have shows to watch that I couldn’t easily find elsewhere – even via antenna.

Heading back to the regularly scheduled cartoon fest…

Cartoons

The Latest On The Toons

We have more news on MeTV Toons. Check out the website HERE.

It is interesting to see the evolution of the channel and I am both excited for it to debut and a bit sad that it isn’t available in my area…yet. (Fingers crossed.)

That being said, there are alternatives for those of us who enjoy cartoons. I’ve found a lot of Hanna-Barbera over on Tubi – which just happens to be free. Actually, there is quite an interesting selection in addition to the HB mentioned on Tubi. I’ve found The Magic School Bus in addition to some other former PBSKids offerings.

If you browse your free streamers you might be surprised to discover what is on offer.

Happy Browsing!

Media · TV

MeTV on Roku (2023)

Many of my readers are anxious to find ways to watch MeTV on some streaming platform because they might have lost access to it via over-the-air antenna. I understand completely.

My over-the-air antenna feed is subject to the whims of weather and, unfortunately, the channels I watch most are most affected. <sigh>

While many of us would be absolutely Thrilled if MeTV would create its own app, the reality is that there is expense involved that might be prohibitive, not to mention other issues we are unaware of. That being said, there are options to having MeTV available on Roku – but not just Roku – and if you are willing to pay for it, access is there.

How to Watch MeTV Without Cable

The above link to a CordCutters article on the subject is useful. If you are not using Roku, I would suggest you check with whatever streaming service provider you are using (Amazon Fire Stick, etc) to see if they provide similar access.

While we might not like to admit it, not every free via antenna network is available everywhere. Thankfully, access is available at a reasonably low price. Check out the options and go from there.

Food · TV

Grilled Cheese

I’ve been revisiting the Looney Tunes on YouTube and came across this gem:

I would argue that most kids wouldn’t have a clue about what is going on with Elmer’s love affair with the sandwich. I would also argue that most adults would agree with his appreciation of the sandwich.

This is classic Looney Tunes in so many ways…

Enjoy!

Media · Movies · TV

Need Help Choosing Streaming Services?

Check out THIS ARTICLE from TV Insider. It has all the information you need if you are contemplating pay streaming platforms.

I always suggest you make a list of what you want to watch and then see who will be showing it. You could be quite surprised. Or shocked.

I also always suggest that you routinely review your Watchlists to see what you have actually watched and what you haven’t. It could help you decide what service to cancel and what to add.