Barb Oates, Author at StayTuned Magazine

TBS and TNT to be reinvented in 2016, why Rizzoli & Isles coming to end

January 8, 2016 Barb Oates

It was just over a year ago that famed network executive Kevin Reilly joined the Turner family as president of TBS and TNT and chief creative officer for Turner Entertainment. The former FX, NBC and FOX exec is a champion of the no-pilot-season strategy that resulted in launching quality content throughout the year not just during the fall season. A bit too green in his Turner role to present at last year’s Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Reilly came out a blazing at this year’s tour announcing a complete reinvention of TBS and TNT and a $1 billion investment […]

What’s your Greatest Party Story Ever? MTV wants it.

January 7, 2016 Barb Oates

We all have one crazy, perhaps embarrassing, totally unbelievable story that’s happened in our lifetime. MTV is compiling these stories into a fun semi-animated series with one of the longest show titles ever— Greatest Party Story Ever … And Other Epic Tales beginning Thursday, Jan. 14 at 10:30pm ET/PT. MTV is so jazzed about the new series they’ve already committed to a second season. MTV execs introduced the series at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour by describing these stories as maybe a ”mortifying romance, unfortunate arrests, naked debauchery, car chases, James Franco, angry bears this show has something […]

Meet TV’s #1 pervert Nikki Glaser

January 6, 2016 Barb Oates

It’s easy to see how Amy Schumer and Nikki Glaser are best friends. The whip-smart, nothing-is-off-limits comics are brutally honest and brazenly hilarious. Now they’ll both be on Comedy Central with Glaser’s new series Not Safe With Nikki Glaser premiering Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10:30pm ET/PT. (Inside Amy Schumer returns for a new season in April.) Donning a black leather jacket, black tee and black pants, Glaser sat comfortably on stage at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena and talked to TV critics about sex, which is the focus of Not Safe With Nikki Glaser. A self-described […]

Vince Vaughn and Jason Hehir introduce us to “The ’85 Bears”

January 6, 2016 Barb Oates

ESPN took the stage at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena with an impressive lineup of new 30 For 30 films planned for the first part of 2016. Joining ESPN execs was Vince Vaughn and Emmy winning producer/director Jason Hehir (The Fab Five) who discussed their passion project, The ’85 Bears, airing Feb. 4 at 9pm ET. The film is a fresh yet nostalgic look at one of the most iconic teams in NFL history — the Super Bowl XX champion 1985 Chicago Bears. “I wanted to personalize these guys who are seen as giants among men […]

Survivor season finale recap episode 14: Who really deserved to win?

December 16, 2015 Barb Oates

Survivor: Second Chance season finale recap “Lie, Cheat and Steal,” Season 31, Episode 14 (original airdate Dec. 16): It was the most unpredictable finale in Survivor history, one where you’d be OK with a couple of the finalists walking away with the million (as long as it wasn’t Abi). The episode starts with Tasha, Jeremy, Keith, Spencer, Wentworth and Kimmi vying for a spot in the final three. It’s been an amazing season filled with the best mix of talent, class and unusual drama (Terry’s emergency exit, Joe collapsing and Abi just being Abi). Here’s how things went down (note: […]

Survivor recap episode 13: What survivor nearly drowns?

December 9, 2015 Barb Oates

Survivor: Second Chance recap “Villains Have More Fun,” Season 31, Episode 13 (original airdate Dec. 9): It’s day 33 and only seven are left. Jeremy and Spencer voted with the gals last Tribal Council and took out Joe. While Joe warned them of a potentially all-girl alliance (Tasha, Abi, Kelley and Kimmi), they opted to get rid of the person who they thought was their biggest threat, Joe. Now, Spencer and Jeremy are second guessing that move. Abi sees Joe’s departure as “good riddance.” Kelley thinks it evens the playing field, believing they now all have an equal shot at […]

The reindeer just peed …

December 3, 2015 Barb Oates

Well, I shouldn’t say “just” but when I finally spotted the gal that’s what I was treated to. Not exactly the welcome shot I was looking for but, hey, we are talking live Reindeer Cam here. Let’s back this up a bit … so Animal Planet sends out a press release on their Reindeer Cam that’s live from the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota. Check it out at http://www.apl.tv/reindeer.htm The cam is following two female reindeer named Abby and June Bug, and you can check in and see what they are up to anytime on just […]

Survivor recap episode 12: Who needed medic help?

December 2, 2015 Barb Oates

Survivor: Second Chance recap “Tiny Little Shanks to the Heart,” Season 31, Episode 12 (original airdate Dec. 2): Only eight are left. It’s day 30 and it’s time for the tearjerker episode — the one where loved ones visit the island and the castaways crumble. But first let’s refresh on the last Tribal Council, it’s the first time Spencer made a move and got Fishbach out. Now he’s mending fences with Jeremy, as Jeremy lost his main man (Fish) and is a bit unsettled. After finally losing an immunity challenge after four consecutive wins, Joe actually is still around!!! Unbelievable. […]

Interview: Rick and Marty Lagina talk Oak Island

December 1, 2015 Barb Oates

Every since they were kids Rick and Marty Lagina have shared an insatiable desire (Rick a little more than Marty) to solve the mystery surrounding Oak Island, a 140-acre island off the coast of Nova Scotia believed to be the resting place of ancient treasures dating back to the Knights Templar (some even believe the Ark of the Covenant is located there). The legends about deadly curses and glorious treasures have fascinated explorers for over 200 years. It’s been a maddening process but they are determined to see it through. We recently talked to the lovable Lagina brothers (Marty is […]

Survivor recap episode 9: A witches coven on Survivor?

November 18, 2015 Barb Oates

Survivor: Second Chance recap “Witches Coven,” Season 31, Episode 9 (original airdate Nov. 18): It’s day 21 and we’re down to 11. Kelley Wentworth is soaking up her victorious immunity idol shocker. She gloats: “I just idoled Andrew Savage out of Survivor: Second Chance!” Kimmi thinks it’s time to break up the witches coven: Wentworth, Ciera and Abi-Maria. She might be right as these gals definitely have brewed up a wicked good way to stay in this game. Reward Challenge It’s two teams of five, so someone has to sit this one out in a schoolyard pick. Looks like no […]