Category Archives: World’s Blankiest Blank

There are really no posts here. I just wanted to make this a category. In my favorite episode of Futurama, Ep. 2-3, “When Aliens Attack,” Fry says, “I only watch TV shows of the genre ‘world’s blankiest blank’.” That’s some funny shiznit.

A Quick Update

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Cincinnati-fountain-squareJust in case anyone’s paying attention, I wanted to post a quick explanation for where I’ve been lately. I have every intention of watching lots more pilots and blogging the crap out of them.

However, I’ve recently lost a family member, moved across the country, started a new job, and become a homeowner. It’s a lot. It’s kind of like Hot in Cleveland meets Mary Tyler Moore meets WKRP in Cincinnati and a little touch of Suburgatory. Except I’m married and all these shows are about single people. Hey, that gives me an idea for a new show.

Check back — I promise I’ll write something interesting.

25 Years of Fox Pilots

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Since the Fox network is celebrating its 25th anniversary on April 22, I thought I should write a blog post in honor of it. First I thought I’d pick a show that Fox prematurely cancelled, but that would be like shooting zombies in a barn.

Then I realized, I have already blogged about enough Fox shows to keep the inhabitants of Omicron Persei 8 entertained until someone decides to reboot Single Female Lawyer. So, here’s a list in roughly chronological order. Some selections fit squarely into the “cancelled too soon” category while others, deservedly or not, continue to air. I’m up for suggestions as to others I should cover — just leave a comment. Continue reading →

Pilot Titles

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How well do you know the titles of episodes of your favorite shows? Do you even give them a thought? Some shows get pretty creative. Some naming conventions are discussed here.

Pilot episodes are usually just called “Pilot,” possibly because the creators don’t know quite where the show is headed. But some shows have really cool pilot titles. Often, titles are added after the fact, possibly when the show is released on DVD.

Here are some of my favorite pilot titles I’ve come across. See if you can guess what shows they belong to. Answers are after the jump.

  1. Chuck Versus the Intersect
  2. Welcome to the Hellmouth
  3. Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
  4. Pie-lette
  5. Genesis
  6. Days Gone Bye
  7. Space Pilot 3000
  8. The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate, a.k.a. The First One
  9. Sex and Violence (actually a second pilot, whatever that means)
  10. Everybody Lies

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