Category Archives: TV

RIP Gallagher

Posted on November 11, 2022 by AverageAndy

Sad to see that comedian Gallagher has passed away at the age of 76 Remember watching his specials on Showtime HBO back in the 80s Born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., the mononymous comedian became a household name in 1980 with … Continue reading →

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Sad News, Happy Days and Music

Posted on December 1, 2020 by AverageAndy

Been a while since I wrote, and unfortunately we have lost a few more people. Alex Trebek, longtime host of Jeopardy passed away on November 8th after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeopardy was always a constant in my life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pink Floyd, Star Wars, Television, TV | Tagged Alex Trebek, Cracking The Cryptic, David Prowse, Pink Floyd, Sea of Tranquility, VSauce2 | Leave a comment

Hard to believe Survivor premiered 20 years ago

Posted on May 29, 2020 by AverageAndy

On May 31st, 2000, a new reality show called Survivor premiered on CBS. I member watching as I had read a small blurb on the website slashdot about the show and though it sounded really cool Slashdot – Survivor to … Continue reading →

Posted in Jeff Probst, Reality Shows, Survivor, Television, TV | Tagged 1st person voted off, Coach Wade, Dalton Ross, Jeff Probst, Johnny Fairplay, Mark Burnett, Richard Hatch, Rupert Boneham, Russel Hantz, Sonja Christopher, Sue Hawk, Survivor, Survivor Slash Dot | Leave a comment

Survivor, Social Distancing, and More

Posted on May 14, 2020 by AverageAndy

Its been a long time since I have had the motivation to write here on AverageAndy. Have been hunkered down at home due to the ongoing Covid 19 Pandemic, doing the social distancing thing. I have been keeping busy during … Continue reading →

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Survivor is back for Season 40

Posted on February 13, 2020 by AverageAndy

Last night was the premier of Survivor: Winners at War. Crazy to think that this is the 40th season, and even crazier to think that I have never missed an episode. That comes to around 583 hours (or around 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Jeff Probst, Reality Shows, Survivor, TV | Tagged Amber, Boston Rob, Ethan Zohn, Jeff Probst, Parvati Shallow, Survivor: Winners at War, Yul Kwon | Leave a comment

Quick Update

Posted on February 5, 2020 by AverageAndy

Just a quick update to remember a a few people who have recently left us All left their mark in different ways, touching millions of people with music, sports and movies. Due to them, the world is a better place. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, TV | Tagged Kirk Douglas, Kobe Bryant, Neil Peart, Survivor, Survivor: Winners at War | Leave a comment

Time marches on

Posted on October 16, 2019 by AverageAndy

Very sad to hear that a co-worker of mine at NBC, D’Jamison Jensen passed away on August 10th at the age of 46. We were on the same team and talked and ate lunch together for 5 plus years. He … Continue reading →

Posted in 90210, Mike and the Mad Dog, Music, Non-Sports Cards, NY Giants, NY Mets, Philly Non Sports Card Show, Reality Shows, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sports, Survivor, TV | Tagged BH90210, Boston Rob, D'Jamison Jensen, Dolly Parton, John Denver, Judas Priest, Mickey Calloway, NY Giants, NY Mets, NY Rangers, Pat Benatar, Pat Shermer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sandra Diaz-Twine, Survivor: Island of the Idols, Tom Laidlaw | Leave a comment

Survivor returns for Season 39, plus some catching up

Posted on September 25, 2019 by AverageAndy

Its once again time for Survivor, as it returns tonight for its 39th Season. I have been a fan since Season 1, and don’t believe I have ever missed an episode, most live when they aired, although I did watch … Continue reading →

Posted in 90210, Baseball, Big Brother, Football, Jeff Probst, Lehigh University, Marillion, Music, NY Giants, NY Mets, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, Television, TV | Tagged BH90210, Carl Ruiz, Eddie Money, Marillion, NY Giants, NY Mets, Ric Ocasek, Seasons End, Steve Hogarth, Survivor, Survivor: Island of the Idols, The Cars | Leave a comment

Designated Survivor / My Bodyguard

Posted on June 21, 2019 by AverageAndy

Finished watching Season 3 of “Designated Survivor” on Neflix and really enjoyed it. I was a big fan of the show when in was on broadcast TV (ABC) and am grateful to Netflix, as well as the cast and crew, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad News Bears., Designated Survivor, Movies, My Bodyguard, Television, TV | Tagged Adam Baldwin, Carson, Chirs Barnes, Chris Makepeace, Clifford Peach, Designated Survivor, Kiefer Sutherland, Matt Dillon, Melvin Moody, Paul Quandt, Ricky Linderman, Tanner Boyle | 1 Comment

Television, Movies, Music, and Sports

Posted on June 18, 2019 by AverageAndy

Just some random thoughts on various topics since I haven’t written much lately. Television Was glad to see that “Designated Survivor” has been revived and Season 3 is now available on Netflix. Was sad when ABC decided to cancel it … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Race, Baseball, Big Bang Theory, Bohemian Rhapsody, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Springsteen, Culture Club, Designated Survivor, Music, NY Mets, Phil Keoghan, Reality Shows, Rocket Man, Sports, Television, TV | Tagged Amazing Race, Bohemian Rhapsody, Boy George, Bruce Springsteen, Culture Club, Designated Survivor, John Hughes, Movies, Music, Rocket Man, Sixteen Candles, Sports, St Elmos Fire, Television, The Breakfast Club, Western Stars | Leave a comment