Tom Comi, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Don’t bet on an American to win the British Open

July 13, 2011 Tom Comi

If there is anything predictable about the British Open, it’s that it will always be unpredictable. Whether it’s wind, rain, cold or a perfect storm of all three, it’s fair to say that the person holding the prestigious Claret Jug Sunday afternoon will have survived a gauntlet of obstacles. The 140th British Open — held at Royal St. George’s in Sandwich, England — runs for four days beginning Thursday. All TV coverage here in the States will be handled by ESPN. Unlike many tournaments, this one is not about the golfers who can bomb it the furthest off the tee. […]

Leary’s character looks for answers in “Rescue Me”

July 13, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Tommy Gavin is one of the best firefighters in all of New York City; unfortunately, it’s the fires in his personal life that he can’t put out. As the seventh and final season of Rescue Me begins tonight on FX (10pm ET), we once again get a look into the demons that drive Tommy to the brink of self destruction (if he’s not there already).

ESPYs bring athletes, Hollywood together

July 13, 2011 Tom Comi

Click here for 2012 ESPYS TV coverage. If somebody asked you who won the Oscar for Best Picture last year or the TV show that took home the Emmy for Best Drama, there is a pretty good chance you’d be able to remember both. How about who won the ESPY for Best Team? Not so much. Think of the ESPYs as a sports version of the MTV Movie Awards in that both are rarely memorable but are a lot of fun to watch. And with this one, how can you really go wrong when the sports world and Hollywood unite […]

A tribute to the man who created “The Brady Bunch”

July 12, 2011 Tom Comi

The man responsible for bringing us the Brady clan — Mike, Carol, Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby, Cindy and even Alice — is gone. Sherwood Schwartz (pictured), the creator of The Brady Bunch and Gilligan’s Island, passed away earlier today at the age of 94. As a testimony to all of the people who grew up watching Brady Bunch episodes, here is a trip down Memory Lane and five of our most favorite episodes (in chronological order). “A Fistful of Reasons” (season 2, 1970-71): Buddy Hinton messed with the wrong girl when he decided to tease little Cindy about […]

Larry David’s twisted mind resurfaces on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

July 8, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide George Costanza delivered one of the greatest TV lines in Seinfeld history when he turned to Jerry after coming up with a brilliant scheme and said, “Do you ever just get down on your knees and thank God that you know me and have access to my dementia.” That sentiment explains perfectly how I feel about Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld, the inspiration for the George Costanza character and the star of the HBO hit Curb Your Enthusiasm (which returns Sunday at 9pm).

Celebs can’t resist tweeting about Casey Anthony verdict

July 6, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Many bad things have been said about Twitter, but right at the top of the list has to be the need that some celebrities have to voice their opinions on everything. And that was certainly the case yesterday when a flood of famous tweets filled the air after it was announced that Casey Anthony was found not guilty for the death of her daughter Caylee. There’s no question the controversial verdict had the entire country abuzz, but we always like to have fun with the folks in the limelight who take themselves a tad too […]

David Feherty’s talents and wit transcend golf

July 5, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Every once in a while a personality emerges on television who transcends the limited audience he or she reaches. And with that in mind, I’d like to introduce you to one David Feherty. For those who don’t watch professional golf, this is most likely the first time you have heard of this outspoken and hilarious Irishman. For golf enthusiasts, you are already aware of why Golf Channel gave him his own weekly talk show that bears his last name on Tuesday nights (9pm ET). In tonight’s episode, Feherty chats with legendary American golfer Tom Watson. […]

Glenn Beck bids farewell to Fox News Channel

July 1, 2011 Tom Comi

We many never really know what went down internally that led to the end of Glenn Beck’s show on Fox News Channel, but the controversial, conservative host sure put one heck of a spin on things as he bid adieu yesterday. Once a ratings magnet with approximately 3 million daily viewers, Beck saw his ratings decline and his standing at Fox erode. His right-wing agenda, which mostly included rants against President Barack Obama, were viewed by many moderates and members of the media as over the top and a bit of an act. He oftentimes broke down in tears to […]

Add Sheen’s character to list of memorable TV deaths

June 28, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide If we’ve learned one thing from the severed relationship between Charlie Sheen and his hit CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, it’s that you definitely don’t want to get on producer Chuck Lorre’s bad side. Sheen made that mistake, and not only was he fired but his character Charlie Harper will now reportedly die in a tragic car accident. For those keeping score at home: Lorre 2, Sheen 0 Although Harper’s death won’t be a shock to anybody, it does ensure that he can’t return to the show down the road and sets the […]

“The Glee Project” courts future stars

June 24, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide You have to wonder if Glee creator Ryan Murphy learned something valuable from the rise and fall of the High School Musical empire, because the brilliant producer is doing all he can to make sure his popular FOX hit doesn’t suffer the same fate. As with any movie or TV show that revolves around high school students, there is an inevitable turnover with the cast. It’s already a stretch to have twentysomethings playing teenagers, so casting agents are lucky if they can get a few seasons out of a “kid” before he is donning a […]