Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Destination America’s “Real Time Train Ride” intends to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving

November 23, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

I received a video clip last week from Destination America that the network billed as the “most boring screener ever” (DA must not know just what kind of screeners I get; if they think this is the most boring screener I’ve ever received, they clearly haven’t seen the likes of Truth Be Told). Anyway, the screener was a one-hour preview of Destination America’s five-hour Thanksgiving Day special, Railroad Alaska: Real Time Train Ride. It’s an ambient video akin to something like the seasonal Yule Log special. Destination America, in fact, also asks in its release, “Is the yule log too exciting for […]

El Clasico 2015: Where to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the U.S.

November 20, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

In the United States, you can watch live coverage of El Clasico — Barcelona vs. Real Madrid — on beIN Sports and beIN Sports en Español on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12pm ET. A special pre-show, The Express Preview, will air at 11am ET, and the match will be followed by a post-game show at 2:15pm ET. The match will also be streamed on beIN Sports Connect USA (authentication required by your TV provider). Although Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has returned to training following an injury, Barca manager Luis Enrique has said the star will be a match-time decision whether or not […]

TCM to remember Maureen O’Hara with movie marathon

November 20, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Legendary actress Maureen O’Hara passed away Oct. 24 at the age of 95. To remember her illustrious film career, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will remember O’Hara on Nov. 20 with a 24-hour film tribute featuring many of her most memorable roles. TCM Remembers Maureen O’Hara — Friday, Nov. 20 (All Times Eastern) 6am: Jamaica Inn (1939) – A young woman on the British coast stumbles onto a ring of bloodthirsty scavengers. 7:45am: The Deadly Companions (1961) – To make amends for killing a man, a Civil War veteran accompanies his corpse through dangerous territory. 9:30am: Spencer’s Mountain (1963) – A […]

E! cancels “The Soup”

November 18, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

After 22 years, The Soup — a staple on E! spanning its years as Talk Soup under Greg Kinnear (1991-95), John Henson (1995-99), Hal Sparks (1999-2000) and Aisha Tyler (2001-02), and then under Joel McHale as The Soup starting in 2004 — will be ending. E! announced today that the final episode of The Soup will air Dec. 18 at 10pm ET/PT. “We are incredibly proud of the long-running success of ‘The Soup,” said Jeff Olde, EVP of Programming & Development for E! “‘The Soup’ has delivered countless laughs and unforgettable episodes, and we are grateful to the talented team’s fearless wit and clever approach week after week. […]

Latest AXS TV “Inside MMA” episode is dedicated to new UFC champ Holly Holm

November 17, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Even the casual viewer of UFC, and people who may not have even ever watched a fight (like myself), where shocked and intrigued upon hearing of Holly Holm’s surprising and crushing defeat of Ronda Rousey for the women’s bantamweight title this past Saturday at UFC 193, ending Rousey’s three-year reign as champ. In the wake of this, there are perhaps some who want to know more about Holly Holm, and AXS TV is aiming to help them by devoting this Friday’s episode of its series Inside MMA to the new UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. The episode, called Inside MMA Special Edition: Holly Holm, […]

Where to watch Mexico vs. Honduras & USA vs. Trinidad and Tobago World Cup qualifiers

November 17, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

On Nov. 17, Telemundo and NBC Universo will simulcast coverage of the Mexico vs. Honduras World Cup qualifier for the 2018 World Cup event that will be held in Russia. Following this match, NBC Universo will exclusively air coverage of the USA vs. Trinidad and Tobago match, followed by Canada vs. El Salvador. All matches will also be available on the digital platforms of NBCDeportes.com. More details from NBC Universo: WHO: Honduras vs. Mexico — Telemundo and NBC Universo WHEN: Tue., Nov. 17 at 3:00p ET / 12:00p PT WHAT: Mexican Head Coach Juan Carlos Osorio will direct his side […]

Thanksgiving 2015 TV programming

November 16, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Thanksgiving Day in the United States in 2015 is Thursday, Nov. 26. Leading up to, and including, that day, there are, as usual, plenty of TV shows, movies, programming marathons and sports to enjoy. Here are a few highlights from this year. Thanksgiving 2015 TV Programming (All Times Eastern) Thanksgiving Week — Nov. 15-Nov. 21 from 8pm-11pm on Food Network. With a premiere every night at 8p, Food Network celebrates the countdown to Thanksgiving with a week of new episodes including The Pioneer Woman’s Ultimate Thanksgiving, Chopped Junior Thanksgiving, Guilty Pleasures & Top 5 Restaurants Thanksgiving, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Ultimate Turkey […]

When is the CBS Democratic Debate?

November 13, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

CBS will feature live, multi-platform coverage of the Democratic Debate on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9-11pm ET. The debate between candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley will take place at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. This marks the first time this campaign season that a debate will air on a broadcast network. This is the second debate among the Democratic candidates for the 2016 presidential nomination. Joining Face the Nation anchor and principal moderator John Dickerson as panelists will be CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes; Kevin Cooney, anchor of KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines; and the Des […]

What’s new on Amazon November 2015

November 12, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

New on Amazon November 2015 will be the fascinating original series The Man in the High Castle on Prime Video (pictured), while Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation is a blockbuster available for purchase on Amazon Instant Video. PIV: New In November 2015 — Available for Streaming on Prime Instant Video Available November 1 Desk Set The Enemy Below The Craft Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights The Newton Boys Available November 5 Tell Awakenings The Adventures of Milo and Otis The Mask of Zorro Seven Years in Tibet The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Available November 7 The Yes Men Are Revolting Available November 10 Prince Wolf Hall Available […]

What’s new on Hulu November 2015

November 12, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Here are the streaming movies and shows that are new on Hulu November 2015, including several James Bond features to tie in with this month’s theatrical release of Spectre. Titles with an * are available with a subscription to the Showtime premium add-on. Available November 1 Diamonds Are Forever (1971) For Your Eyes Only (1981) From Russia With Love (1963) Goldfinger (1964) License to Kill (1989) Live and Let Die (1973) The Living Daylights (1987) Man With The Golden Gun (1974) Moonraker (1979) Never Say Never Again (1983) Octopussy (1983) On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Thunderball […]