Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

“Death and the Civil War” is haunting, heartbreaking and important history

September 13, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Adapted from the best-selling book This Republic of Suffering by historian and Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust, the two-hour American Experience film Death and the Civil War, from director Ric Burns, looks at the incredible change the United States underwent due to the massive “work of death” it found itself undertaking during the Civil War. The film shows how the startling death toll of the conflict — which took everyone by surprise and still ranks as America’s deadliest war — changed everything about our nation’s concept of and relationship with military deaths, and what our government owes to those who give […]

Video serenade from the cast of TBS’ “Cougar Town” announces premiere date

September 12, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

TBS released this video today, featuring the cast of Cougar Town serenading fans with a reminder that the show is indeed coming back with new episodes, on a new network, Tuesdays starting Jan. 8.

Telemundo’s broadcast debut as “Official U.S. Network of León” is Friday’s match vs. Guadalajara

September 11, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Last week, Telemundo announced that it has acquired the exclusive media rights for the United States to all home games of the popular Mexican first division soccer team Club León. As “The Official U.S. Network of León,” Telemundo will have the rights across all of its platforms — broadcast, online and cable — to all of the pre-season, regular season and, if they qualify, playoff home games of the team. The first game to air on Telemundo under this new deal will feature Club Leon vs Chivas de Guadalajara this Friday, Sept. 14, at 10:30pm ET. Andrés Cantor will have […]

“Call of the Wildman” renewed for Season 2

September 10, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

He’s become a cult figure for Animal Planet, and also a ratings hit. Season 1 of Ernie Brown Jr.’s (a.k.a. “Turtleman”) series Call of the Wildman ended its first season last week, over Labor Day weekend, helping the network achieve its best-ever Labor Day weekend ever. Animal Planet’s all-day Call of the Wildman marathon led up to back-to-back season finale episodes, and each delivered nearly 1.3M P2+ viewers and helped Animal Planet rank among the top five ad-supported cable networks in the 10pm time slot among M25-54 and M18-29. The week before, on Aug. 26, Call of the Wildman hit […]

“Saturday Night Live” adds three new cast members

September 10, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

When it begins its 38th season this Saturday, Sept. 15, NBC’s venerable late-night institution Saturday Night Live will have a noticeably different look, in terms of cast members. Departing the show are favorites Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Abby Elliott. (still no word on whether Jason Sudeikis would be back, but if not, that would be another big blow to the cast). UPDATE 9/12/12: Variety reports that Sudeikis has re-signed with the show until January. To fill the slots, NBC announced today that SNL has added three featured players — Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong. Bryant trained with […]

Clive Owen narrates FOX Sports documentary series about Liverpool FC

September 7, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Oscar-nominated actor Clive Owen has been selected to narrate a new documentary series from FOX Sports Media Group called Being: Liverpool. Before airing regularly on FOX Soccer, the six-episode series will kick off its first episode to a potentially much larger audience Sept. 16 on FOX Broadcasting, either preceding (3pm ET) or following (4:30pm ET) local NFL on FOX singleheader coverage (check listings in your area). Being: Liverpool profiles one of soccer’s most iconic and influential sporting institutions — the Liverpool Football Club, of which Owen is a lifelong fan. One of the most decorated soccer clubs in the world, […]

Where to watch 9/11 anniversary programming

September 7, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

As we come upon the 11th commemoration of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, there are several notable new and returning documentaries, specials and movies on television recalling the events and their impact on our nation from various perspectives over the next few days. Here are are a few. All times are ET. Inside 9/11: The War Continues (encore) — Sept. 8 at 5pm on National Geographic Channel. This update to NGC’s landmark 2005 Inside 9/11 series of documentaries tells the evolving story of radical Islam’s war against the West. Osama bin Laden has finally been brought to justice, […]

Telemundo airs Mexico vs Costa Rica World Cup qualifier

September 6, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Deportes Telemundo will present the FIFA World Cup qualifying match featuring Mexico vs Costa Rica live in the United States Sept. 7, with coverage starting at 9pm ET (the match starts at 10pm). The game will take place at the National Stadium of Costa Rica, and will be called by famed sportscaster Andrés Cantor, along with soccer presenter Sammy Sadovnik and, in the field, reporter Kaziro Aoyama. Coverage will feature a pregame show with special reports, interviews and expert commentary and analysis. The Mexican team has consolidated its position as “the CONCACAF giant” under the direction of Coach José Manuel […]

Tom Brokaw hospitalized; reported doing well

September 6, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Updated 9/6/12, 3:23pm CT This morning, newsman Tom Brokaw was taken to a hospital after feeling light-headed on the set of MSNBC’s Morning Joe. According to a statement from NBC News president Steve Capus, Brokaw appears to be doing fine following the incident: “On the set of Morning Joe this morning,” stated Capus, “Tom Brokaw felt light-headed. Out of an abundance of caution, he was taken to a hospital. He is being evaluated, is in good spirits, and is expected to be released shortly.” Brokaw himself explained the event further in a somewhat lighthearted tweet about 10am ET this morning: […]

Exclusive footage of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” to air during VMAs

September 5, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Looking to see more from The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 2 before it’s released later this year? MTV has announced that the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards will feature 90 seconds of exclusive footage from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2, during the broadcast Sept. 6 live at 8pm ET. Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and the cast of the film will be on hand to introduce the clip. Get More:2012 VMA, Artists.MTV, Music