http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkieTalk about TV. And TV. And MORE TV. Interviews with people in the biz and those who want to be.enCopyright Shawna Benson (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMTSun, 30 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMTTelevisionBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/8475_picture1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkieTalk about TV. And TV. And MORE TV. Interviews with people in the biz and those who want to be.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comtelevision,shows,entertainment,junkie,season,fall,strike,wga,networks,writersShawna BensonnoTalk about TV. And TV. And MORE TV. Interviews with people in the biz and those who want to be.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2008/03/30/2008-09-tv-pilot-seasonTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2008/03/30/2008-09-tv-pilot-season/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2008/03/30/2008-09-tv-pilot-seasonSun, 30 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT2008-09 TV Pilot SeasonIt's that time again -- pilot season! Networks are scrambling to take advantage of what time they have left before upfronts in May. Learn what pilots are being produced, what shows will definitely make it to air, and what the heck is NBC up to anyway, since they aren't doing upfronts?01:00:00Shawna Bensonnopilots,season,shows,entertainment,fallIt's that time again -- pilot season! Networks are scrambling to take advantage of what time they have left before upfronts in May. Learn what pilots are beinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2008/02/11/tv-junkie-a-tentative-agreement-between-wga-and-amptpTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2008/02/11/tv-junkie-a-tentative-agreement-between-wga-and-amptp/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2008/02/11/tv-junkie-a-tentative-agreement-between-wga-and-amptpMon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTTV Junkie - A tentative agreement between WGA and AMPTP!At long last, our great national nightmare may be over. We'll get the lowdown on all the haps at the WGA membership meeting and get the skinny on the deal. Then, we'll try reading the tea leaves as to what the future holds...01:00:00Shawna Bensonnojunkie,wga,amptp,strike,dealAt long last, our great national nightmare may be over. We'll get the lowdown on all the haps at the WGA membership meeting and get the skinny on the deal. Thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/12/10/tv-junkie-the-tv-tide-is-turningTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/12/10/tv-junkie-the-tv-tide-is-turning/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/12/10/tv-junkie-the-tv-tide-is-turningMon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTTV Junkie - The TV Tide is TurningIt's happening -- moreso than usual for this time of year. Shows are running out of new episodes due to the writers strike, and soon we will be faced with an onslaught of reruns and reality shows. How will we survive?01:00:00Shawna Bensonnoshows,junkie,entertainment,reruns,realityIt's happening -- moreso than usual for this time of year. Shows are running out of new episodes due to the writers strike, and soon we will be faced with an ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/11/12/confessions-of-a-tv-junkie-strike-update-and-tv-newsTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/11/12/confessions-of-a-tv-junkie-strike-update-and-tv-news/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/11/12/confessions-of-a-tv-junkie-strike-update-and-tv-newsMon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTConfessions of a TV Junkie: Strike update and TV newsWe'll talk about the WGA strike, and if it is still going at showtime, how the future looks for networks and TV shows. We'll also preview some new shows coming on the air soon.01:00:00Shawna Bensonnotelevision,entertainment,wga,strike,showsWe'll talk about the WGA strike, and if it is still going at showtime, how the future looks for networks and TV shows. We'll also preview some new shows cominghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/11/05/the-tv-story-so-far-and-what-to-make-of-the-writers-strikeTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/11/05/the-tv-story-so-far-and-what-to-make-of-the-writers-strike/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/11/05/the-tv-story-so-far-and-what-to-make-of-the-writers-strikeMon, 05 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMTThe WGA Strike**One hour later this week (and don't forget the time change)** The strike has been called to start Monday at 12:01 AM. Apparently there's a last ditch effort to negotiate a contract on Sunday. What does it mean for you, a film and tv viewer? Also, talk about the fall season so far, the shows that are surviving, those on life support, and those that are waiting to be put in the ground.01:00:00Shawna Bensonnoentertainment,film,movies,season,shows**One hour later this week (and don't forget the time change)** The strike has been called to start Monday at 12:01 AM. Apparently there's a last ditch efforthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/10/07/what-do-the-nielsens-meanTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/10/07/what-do-the-nielsens-mean/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/10/07/what-do-the-nielsens-meanSun, 07 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMTWhat do the Nielsens mean?**RESCHEDULED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES** We'll be talking in depth about Nielsen ratings, what they are, how they are calculated and what they mean. Also, we'll examine how the new media and time shifting (DVRs, TiVO) are impacting the ratings and the networks.01:00:00Shawna Bensonnojunkie,networks,nielsen,ratings,television**RESCHEDULED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES** We'll be talking in depth about Nielsen ratings, what they are, how they are calculated and what they mean. Alsohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/22/emmy-recap-and-the-fall-tv-kickoffTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/22/emmy-recap-and-the-fall-tv-kickoff/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/22/emmy-recap-and-the-fall-tv-kickoffSat, 22 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMTEmmy Recap and The Fall TV KickoffLet's review the Emmy winners and losers and the TV premieres thus far.01:00:00Shawna Bensonnoemmys,fall,fox,junkie,nbcLet's review the Emmy winners and losers and the TV premieres thus far.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/15/return-of-the-junkieand-fall-tvTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/15/return-of-the-junkieand-fall-tv/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/15/return-of-the-junkieand-fall-tvSat, 15 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMTReturn of the Junkie...and Fall TVAfter a week off making a short film, the TV Junkie (aka Shawna) checks in to talk the upcoming week in TV. Want to rant or rave about a new show? Call in!00:30:00Shawna Bensonnoabc,cbs,fall,fox,junkieAfter a week off making a short film, the TV Junkie (aka Shawna) checks in to talk the upcoming week in TV. Want to rant or rave about a new show? Call in!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/01/confessions-of-a-tv-junkieTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/01/confessions-of-a-tv-junkie/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvjunkie/2007/09/01/confessions-of-a-tv-junkieSat, 01 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMTConfessions of a TV JunkieFor TV Junkies and those who want to be. Time to gear up for the new fall season -- What's new, what's coming back, what we love and hate.01:00:00Shawna Bensonnocable,fall,networks,premiere,seasonFor TV Junkies and those who want to be. Time to gear up for the new fall season -- What's new, what's coming back, what we love and hate.