“The Puerto Ricans Are Coming!”: How Sanford and Son Confronted Prejudice from Within
Racial tension wasn’t just a national issue—it was a neighborhood one. In “The Puerto Ricans Are Coming!”, Sanford and Son tackled the complex theme of […]
Month: August 2025
“Fred’s Treasure Garden”: A Sitcom’s Bold Stand on Urban Poverty and Human Dignity
In the often-overlooked episode “Fred’s Treasure Garden,” the show delivers something more lasting than laughs: a raw meditation on poverty, community, and pride. Fred decides […]
A Life Well-Lived: Jean Stapleton’s Death Marks the Passing of a True Screen Pioneer
Beloved actress Jean Stapleton, best known as Edith Bunker on All in the Family, has passed away at 90. Her warmth, humor, and unforgettable performances […]
The Episode That Shattered Stereotypes: “Lamont Goes African” and Black Identity on 1970s TV
At a glance, Sanford and Son might appear to be just another sitcom built on banter between a grumpy father and his idealistic son. But […]
Inside the Legacy of All in the Family: How One Show Sparked a Cultural Revolution
For five years, All in the Family, which aired on CBS from 1971-1983 (in its last four seasons under the title Archie Bunker’s Place), was the top-rated […]
TV Stars Back to Work: See Photos From 9-1-1, Elsbeth, Fire Country, Matlock, NCIS, Rookie, SVU and More
The Cameras Are Rolling Again It’s official—Hollywood’s biggest network dramas are back in action. After months of uncertainty, delays, and industry pauses, production is up […]
NCIS Wouldn’t Be What It Is Today Without This Pivotal Season 7 Episode
Every long-running show has that one turning point — the episode where the stakes shift, the characters deepen, and the story hits a whole new […]
Team Behind ‘NCIS’ in Crisis Mode Amid Low Viewership, Hoping to Tap Mark Harmon to Return
Mark Harmon is being lined up for a full-blown return to NCIS to save its dwindling ratings. The National Examiner can reveal the vet is […]
NCIS Wouldn’t Be What It Is Today Without This Pivotal Season 7 Episode
With 22 seasons and counting, several episodes of NCIS stand out for their importance to the show, but it’s fair to argue that there’s one […]
Breaking the Fourth Wall: The ‘I Love Lucy’ Episode That Quietly Revolutionized TV
The episode “Lucy Does a TV Commercial”—better known as the “Vitameatavegamin” episode—is famous for its physical comedy. But what’s less discussed is how it broke […]
