Tom Comi, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Who Watches This Stuff?: “Hoarders”

August 8, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Would you watch a show that is so difficult at times to stomach that you are unable to eat before, during or after it airs? As part of Channel Guide Magazine‘s segment “Who Watches This Stuff?,” we turned to staff member Laura Duckett to see why she admittedly has trouble watching the A&E reality program Hoarders yet resists the urge to turn away. With a new episode airing tonight (9pm ET), here are her thoughts: Channel Guide Magazine: What draws you to “Hoarders”? Laura: It’s compelling TV, and yet disgusting at the same time. One […]

Tiger’s return should drive PGA ratings

August 4, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide There are very few people who can dramatically increase television ratings by their mere presence, and Tiger Woods is one of those people. And when the links legend returns to the tour this week, you will hear a collective sigh from TV executives and golf fans alike. Woods has been out for the past four weeks while rehabilitating several leg injuries, and it would be an understatement to say he has been missed. Golf enthusiasts will always watch tournaments regardless of the field, but the fact of the matter is Tiger’s participation in an event […]

Who Watches This Stuff?: “Pawn Stars”

August 2, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Channel Guide Magazine‘s never-ending quest to understand why you are watching the stuff you are watching continues today as we explore History’s fascinating reality hit Pawn Stars. With a marathon airing tonight (beginning at 8pm), we sought feedback from reader Lauren Anderson about what draws her to the show that revolves around a Nevada pawn shop owned by the Harrison family. CGM: What is it about this show that you find interesting? Lauren:The history of the items is what I find fascinating. I majored in history and love when the Harrisons bring in experts to […]

A man’s guide to watching “Project Runway”

July 28, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide A big part of being married is making concessions, and I have to admit that the biggest one I make is watching Project Runway with my wife. Don’t get me wrong, the Lifetime reality show that premieres tonight (9pm ET) can be quite entertaining. I just have no clue what they are talking about more often than not. I don’t sew, I would never buy the style of clothes they make (on the rare occasion that something is designed for a man) and I don’t understand the lingo at all (I thought Avant Garde was […]

“Charlie’s Angels” on the lookout for a new Charlie

July 27, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the popularity of the original Charlie’s Angels was much more about the angels than Charlie. But it would also be naive to dismiss the importance of John Forsythe, who provided the voice for Charlie in the TV show (1976-81) and both movies (2000, 2003). Fast forward 30 years later to a remake of the TV show set to debut on ABC in the fall, and it’s becoming blatantly obvious how crucial the role of Charlie is. With Forsythe now deceased and Robert Wagner bowing out due […]

How Does It End?: “Men of a Certain Age”

July 26, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Are you fed up with your favorite shows being canceled without notice? Tired of having no closure with the characters or storylines? Frustrated that you have no recourse whatsoever in the decision? Welcome to the club! Tired of sitting idly by, we here at Channel Guide Magazine have decided to start a new blog segment called “How Does It End?” The idea here is to provide our own closure by writing the endings we wanted to see before the networks prematurely pulled the plug on our favorite programs. With that in mind, here is my […]

“Entourage” breaks up after eight great years

July 22, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Sometimes it’s really tough to say farewell to one of your favorite shows, and other times you come to grips with the fact that the end is near. I’m in the latter category regarding the HBO hit Entourage. That’s not intended as a jab at the show or the actors, mind you. I’d gladly watch another five years if it ran that long, but I also appreciate what a luxury it is to last eight seasons in today’s schizophrenic TV climate. So when I tune in Sunday night (10:30pm ET) for the season premiere, it […]

Five celebrity candidates to caddy for Tiger Woods

July 21, 2011 Tom Comi

There are many public break-ups that make front-page news, but perhaps none with the exception of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony has shocked more people lately than the unexpected split between golfer Tiger Woods and longtime caddy Stevie Williams (pictured here with Woods). Seriously, is no relationship sacred these days? Stevie not only helped Tiger win 72 tournaments — including 13 majors — but he stood loyally by through all of his boss’s injuries, sexual escapades and marital woes. If there was ever one person who deserved a lifetime contract, this was the guy. Sadly, life moves on, and so […]

A storage industry expert’s view of “Storage Wars”

July 20, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide There’s no question that Storage Wars has been a huge hit for A&E, but we were curious about just how much reality is really involved in this reality TV show. After all, can a program about storage units really be as exciting as depicted on television? Do people really flock to facilities throughout the United States to bid on unseen property with the hopes of striking it rich? With season 2 of Storage Wars (pictured) premiering tonight (10pm ET), we decided to go straight to the source. The Self Storage Association is a non-profit group […]

A fan’s take on “Giuliana & Bill”

July 18, 2011 Tom Comi

All reality shows have their loyal followers, but it’s not always easy to determine what it is about certain programs like Style’s Giuliana & Bill that makes them register with viewers. With that in mind, we decided to go directly to the source on this one. And not to pat ourselves on the back too much, but we’re happy to report that we managed to land an exclusive interview with one of the show’s biggest fans. Okay, in full disclosure we must admit that Blanca Guzman is the director of audience development for Channel Guide Magazine and this website, but […]