Television Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Roger Munns @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 9:22 AM

Britain's favourite TV soap and the world's longest running drama, Coronation Street, has boosted interest in the island of Malta, according to a UK based Malta holidays guide. Aired in late July and early August, the soap ran a storyline with two of Coronation Street's characters taking a last minute holiday to the island. The episodes featured Eileen, played by Sue Cleaver and Steve, played by Simon Gregson, initially in the capital Valletta, before heading to a hotel by ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Harry J. Andersohn @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 8:48 AM

I can't live without my sports, so when I started seeing all the commercials for extra game plans on satellite TV, I was hooked! But, when it came right down to it, I didn't know which offered the best sports programming - Dish Network or Direct TV. That's when I decided to give them both a try and see which came out ahead. Now, you might think I'm a bit crazy, trying out both systems, but I figured since my family already owns a small house in the mountains w... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Harry J. Andersohn @ Wednesday, 8th August 2007 @ 3:40 PM

It's been almost a year since my grandmother passed away and left her house to me. What does that have to do with satellite TV? A heck of a lot. Stick with me and you'll see. Looking back, I must've been crazy to move from an uptown loft in New York City to a tiny town called Quicksand, Kentucky. But I spent every summer there as a child and had a lot of great memories attached to the place. There were always so many things to do there we hardly ever turned on the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Harry J. Andersohn @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:29 PM

Okay, so maybe at 24 years old it was time for me to move out of my parent's house. I think the hardest part for them was sitting down and actually saying the words, "We think it's time you get your own place." Was it kind of a shock? Well, yeah. But after about five minutes I started thinking about all the ways I could pimp out a place of my own, and I started getting pretty excited. I could finally have the TV I want, and play it as loud as I wanted, whenever I ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Adrian Adams @ Thursday, 21st June 2007 @ 3:18 PM

Television has a long and interesting history. In addition, it has undergone a great number of changes in order to become the type of entertainment we know it to be today. As such, there is no one inventor that can be credited for the development of modern day television. Rather, it is the result of new inventors continually improving on old ideas. In the Beginning The beginning roots of television can be traced back to 1862, which is when the first still images were transmitted... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Adrian Adams @ Monday, 18th June 2007 @ 6:51 PM

With many households being filled with so many electronic gadgets and gizmos, it is easy to understand why universal remote controls are a popular option. With the help of a universal remote control, you can operate your television, DVD player, and cable or satellite with just one remote rather than trying to keep track of several different remotes. Or, if you happen to misplace or destroy the remote that came with your electronic device, you can replace it with a universal control. With so m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Elli Rose @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 10:31 PM

Watch out ladies and gentlemen, as your living room is about to heat up. The beautiful socialite and model, Jennifer Braff is about to grace your television screens on NBC's newest reality show, 'Age of Love.' Premiering June 18th at 10pm, this show promises to be a hot one and seems to be a cross between 'The Bachelor' and 'Average Joe.' Thirteen women, ranging in age from 21 to 48, will be vying for the attention of one handsome star; tennis pro Mark... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Amy Nutt @ Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 @ 3:46 PM

Over the past several years, reality TV has gained much popularity among television viewers all over the globe. The nature of this type of television has been evolving for quite some time, with the existence of court TV, and the development of a number of shows seeking the next big entertainer. Now, there is a reality show that is sure to suit almost any interest and commandeer the attention of a loyal fan base. These shows are fun to watch and interesting to follow; but what if you had the o... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Roy Edwards @ Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 @ 12:16 AM

Satellite TV has been around for years and TV has changed the face of television entertainment. The service has changed over the years to make it more convenient for you and is easy to obtain. In most cases, you do not have to purchase the equipment anymore, but you do not get to keep the equipment if you cancel your service. Satellite TV works by broadcasting video and audio signals from geostationary satellites to satellite dishes on the Earth's surface. Satellite TV is availabl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Amy Nutt @ Sunday, 6th May 2007 @ 5:48 PM

Reality TV has become a popular form of entertainment. Now, people all over the world are turning on and tuning in to see the latest hype about their favorite "real" situation and those taking part in it. Whether their interests lie on a desert island or the big city and bright lights, it is easy to find something to satisfy your yearnings. The vast range of topics that reality TV has come to encompass has made it near to impossible to ignore, and that is, perhaps what makes this newe... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Adrian Adams @ Thursday, 12th April 2007 @ 6:53 PM

If you watch any amount of television, no doubt you are aware of the Reality TV craze in America. Reality TV has become amazingly popular throughout the country, with millions tuning in to their favorite reality show. With new shows being added to the reality list each year, this is a television phenomenon that is here to stay. While you may not have realized it, Reality TV has been around some time and has developed into the amazing craze that we know of today. The History Realit... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Craig Rad @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 5:09 PM

Jaden Yuki is a student at the Duel Academy, the most prestigious duel training school, and his skills and intuition are unmatched. Jaden is noticed by Yugi Muto, the great duelist, who senses that Jaden's destiny holds a lot of potential. The numerous Yu-Gi-Oh GX characters keep the 'Yu-Gi-Oh' cartoon series dynamic and engaging with each episode. The principal cast is composed of series hero Jaden Yuki, the passionate Alexis Rhodes and her brother Atticus, the easily disc... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Zark Barker @ Thursday, 5th April 2007 @ 2:47 PM

There are many different options for purchasing a flat screen TV. Consumers can visit a retail store in person, shop on-line or via mail-order catalogs. More and more, shoppers have turned to the convenience of buying flat screen TVs on-line. For a shipping fee, one can avoid the hassle of trying to fit a large appliance in the car and have it delivered directly to the house instead. As with any purchase made over the internet, a good deal on a flat screen TV can turn into large problems. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Zark Barker @ Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 8:49 PM

Plasma flat screen television technology seems cutting edge and brand new, however it was first developed in the 1960s. Once considered out of reach of the average consumer, They certainly have become much more affordable since the technology has become easier to mass produce. The modern version is fast becoming a staple in home theaters and is often accompanied by additional high-tech accessories such as surround sound speakers. The feeling of sitting in a movie theater is replicated pre... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Craig Rad @ Monday, 26th February 2007 @ 12:20 AM

There is only one thing that is larger than Johnny's muscles - his ego. This is, in fact, the main theme of the Johnny Bravo cartoon series - Johnny's ego gets the main character into all sorts of adventures and problems. As stated on Wikipedia - It is popularly believed that Johnny's name came from Greg Brady's stage name from an episode of The Brady Bunch, and it is possible that creator Van Partible was influenced by this source. However, in an interview that aired on Cart... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Craig Rad @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 6:55 AM

The Justice League is lead by Superman, however he only leads by example, and the League members are always excellent team players. All the Justice League superheroes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and the Martian Manhunter Superman - one of the world's favorite superheroes, Superman comes from the lost planet of Krypton. He has incredible strength, the ability to fly and different other powers, such as x-ray eyes. Superman is the natural leader ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Craig Rad @ Monday, 12th February 2007 @ 12:07 PM

Blooregard Q. Kazoo - Mac's imaginary friend had to seek shelter at Foster's home of imaginary friends, as Mac's mom thinks her son is too old to have a make-believe friend. Mac - Bloo and Mac are great friends, and Mac prefers to spend his time at Foster's Home rather then to be bullied around by his older brother. Wilt - while he is not exactly the "perfect" imaginary friend, Wilt's personality and cheerful nature are almost contagious. Edu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Craig Rad @ Friday, 9th February 2007 @ 12:23 AM

Cow and Chicken manage to go through a huge variety of situations, and luckily for Chicken, Cow can always become her alter ego, Super Cow, and save the day. The cartoon characters are very lively and well defined in Cow and Chicken: besides the two main "cartoon stars" we also have Mom and Dad, the waist-down-only parents, the ever-competing I.R. Baboon and I.M. Weasel and Flem and Earl, Chicken's best friends. Let's not forget Red Guy, the villain without underwear.more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Craig Rad @ Monday, 5th February 2007 @ 6:26 PM

Bruce adopts the Batman disguise in order to be able to fight crime under a hidden identity. Together with allies such as his butler, Alfred, his sidekick, Robin, his former partner, Nightwing, or the acrobatic Batgirl, Batman manages to fight crime and protect the innocent. The Batman characters Batman - although he has no superpowers, like most of the heroic crime fighters, Batman prowls the streets of Gotham City in a bat suit armed with intelligence and technology. The virtuall... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Television | By Richard Banks @ Thursday, 1st February 2007 @ 8:42 PM

Satellite TV for many years has been the domain of tech wizards and corporations. Not any more. It's very easy to construct your own system using the informaton in this article. The fundamental elements that make up a satellite TV system are:- 1- A Satellite Dish 2- A Satellite Dish Mount (portable or fixed is fine) 3- An LNB (low noise block amplifier * Goes on the arm of the dish) 4- A Satellite Receiver (many brands and versions available * Shop around for a suit... more...