Sometimes Good Old TV Still Rocks

I’m a big fan of the Web and new media as there is, but sometimes you have to take your hat off to great television programming, what little of it seems to be left these days. Two programs I would strongly suggest you see or get your hands on copies of are the documentary series Pioneers of Television on PBS, which showcases the greats of variety TV, late night, game shows and sitcoms. What a terrific series regardless of which era you grew up in.

The other is HBO’s Mr. Warmth, the story of comedian Don Rickles, directed by John Landis. You don’t even have to like Don Rickles to like this outstanding documentary. You will die laughing - guaranteed.

Mike Spataro