Category Archives: Weird World of the Roku

Zombie Buffet

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Joe

As I sketch in my sketchbooks I usually have trash playing on the streaming box connected to the television. Despite having a number of pay channels I scored during Black Friday specials, I tend to tune into TubiTV which is … Continue reading →

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What’s on TV?

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Joe

While I sketch, I usually have the television tuned to programs I can halfway ignore. TubiTV seems to be the streaming channel that keeps giving in that regard. While it does show a lot of blockbusters and critically acclaimed movies … Continue reading →

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I Was a Teenage Couch Potato

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Joe

I have a studio with a drafting table, drawing lamp and everything I would need, but it seems inspiration strikes me best when I am sitting on a couch with a sketchbook in my lap while trash streams on my … Continue reading →

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Is it over yet?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Joe

14 years ago when I purchased my first Roku box, the whole concept of streaming video was in its infancy and it was great! For a fraction of the cost of a cable television subscription I could watch what I … Continue reading →

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Lost on Family Feud — Won at Life

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Joe

There is a streaming channel that shows nothing but “classic” episodes of The Family Feud. If you so desired, you can enjoy almost fifty years of dumb questions, dumber answers, hosts with personal space issues and regrettable fashions like this … Continue reading →

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Christmas Disks

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Joe

I regret to report that streaming has metastasized into the thing it was meant to replace. It IS cable television only with a LOT more commercials! Continue reading →

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When Black Friday Comes!

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Joe

This is a terrific hour-long collection of vintage toy commercials from the 1950s, 1960s and maybe a couple from the 70s. Continue reading →

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