Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

“Sesame Street” turns 40

November 10, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Gen-Xers might be feeling a little older today as the classic children’s show Sesame Street begins its 40th season. The series debuted on Nov. 10, 1969, and since then has continued to educate, inspire and entertain generations of kids through clever songs, animation and, of course, Jim Henson’s Muppets. The new season will feature some changes. While maintaining an emphasis on literacy and numeracy, Season 40 also kicks off “My World is Green & Growing,” a two-year science initiative designed to increase positive awareness towards nature and encourage behavior that shows respect and care for the environment. Along this line, […]

James Franco’s “General Hospital” episodes start Nov. 20

November 9, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Golden Globe winner James Franco joins the cast of ABC’s General Hospital in the recurring role of Franco, a mysterious man who comes to Port Charles and will become intertwined with many other residents in town. His first airdate is in the Nov. 20 episode, as part of the climax of November sweeps. _____________________ Michael Yarish/ABC

“The Simpsons” on-air scavenger hunt begins Monday

November 5, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

How big of a Simpsons fan are you? Big enough to sit through some other FOX shows to find Simpsons clues to win a cool prize package? If so, you’ll have your chance next week, Nov. 9-13, when FOX’s first on-air scavenger hunt — tied in with 20 years of everyone’s favorite yellow family — airs. Each night, you can watch FOX to find Simpsons shout-outs, tributes and clues featured in primetime programming and on-air promos. One winner will receive a prize package including a trip for two to Los Angeles to attend a Simpsons table read, a home entertainment […]

“2012” panic hits TV and movies three years early

November 4, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer Here we go again. Just as with all the Y2K worries in 1999 and several “end-of-the-world” scenarios and dates speculated about throughout history, people have again found something “apocalyptic” to fret about.

SpongeBob’s 10th anniversary celebration concludes with “Truth or Square” special

October 29, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

On Nov. 6 at 8pm ET/PT, Nickelodeon culminates its celebration of the 10th anniversary of its pop-culture hit series SpongeBob SquarePants with a star-studded, one-hour special called Truth or Square. Celebrity guests Rosario Dawson, Craig Ferguson, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, LeBron James, Pink, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Robin Williams will appear as themselves in live-action sequences throughout the special, which follows SpongeBob and the Bikini Bottom gang as they reminisce through a series of original flashbacks. (Flashbacks include SpongeBob’s first visit to the Krusty Krab as a baby, a vintage Krusty Krab TV commercial, how SpongeBob found his […]

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” to welcome stars of new “Twilight” movie

October 28, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

On Nov. 20, the day that The Twilight Saga: New Moon hits theaters, the film’s three stars will make their first interview appearance together on Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05am ET/PT on ABC). Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be on hand to talk about the second film in the hugely popular Twilight franchise. Also on the show will be a special musical appearance by Death Cab For Cutie, who will perform music from the New Moon soundtrack, including the single, “Meet Me on the Equinox.” ___________________________ © 2008 Summit Entertainment

White Collar on USA Network Puts Charming Spin On Cops ‘N Robbers

October 24, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

With ever-increasing advances in technology ending up in the hands of bad people, along with an economic recession forcing some people into desperate situations, federal agencies are finding their hands full with combating white-collar crime — fraud, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, theft in art and antiquities, computer crime, and the like. And in the wake of Bernie Madoff’s dealings, which followed a decade of Enrons, WorldComs and countless other financial scandals, citizens are getting more fed up with these acts and are taking an interest in seeing the often high-profile and wealthy perpetrators get their comeuppances. Surprisingly, though, recent television has […]

“Biggest Loser” wellness expert Jillian Michaels to get her own show

October 21, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

NBC has announced that a new alternative series called Losing It With Jillian is in the works for 2010. It will follow Jillian Michaels, the popular fitness trainer and wellness expert from The Biggest Loser, as she meets a different family each week to give them her own brand of tough love. She will get to the bottom of the issues each family member faces — ones that affect their health and happiness — and arm them with the tools necessary to make life-altering changes. Celebrity chef Curtis Stone will also be featured, as he enhances Michaels’ efforts by ridding […]

Movies in the forecast for The Weather Channel

October 21, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

For the first time in its 27-year history, The Weather Channel will be adding feature films to its programming schedule with a movie series called “The Weather Channel Presents …” Each film shown will have weather as a central part of its story, plot or overall theme. Meteorologist Jen Carfagno hosts the series, introducing each film and providing relevant commentary. According to Geoffrey Darby, executive vice president of programming, “From the Nor’easter in The Perfect Storm to the tornado that takes Dorothy to Oz, weather has a long history as a film star. Adding films to our Friday night lineup […]

“DWTS” and CW iPhone apps announced

October 15, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

A couple of new TV-related apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch have been announced. They are all free, and available at the App Store: CW City Wize App This app is a mobile city guide that provides CW fans with maps that highlight actual locations seen or talked about on the hit shows Gossip Girl, 90210 and Melrose Place. Various locales displayed on the app will also feature video clips from these three respective shows. In addition, viewers can map locations and read reviews of favorite hot spots — restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and shopping — within the cities […]