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TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic

Apr 12, 2026

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9 min read

TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic

Dell O'Dell was one of the first magicians to have her own TV show; the program reflected the time as well as her powerhouse personality

Vanessa Armstrong

Interviews

‘Henry David Thoreau’: This Doc Will Make You Want to Turn Off the TV (Complimentary)

Mar 29, 2026

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12 min read

‘Henry David Thoreau’: This Doc Will Make You Want to Turn Off the TV (Complimentary)

I interviewed directors Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers about the PBS series executive produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley

Vanessa Armstrong

News

How the 'Outlander' Season 8 Opening Is a Microcosm of the Entire Series

Mar 8, 2026

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7 min read

How the 'Outlander' Season 8 Opening Is a Microcosm of the Entire Series

Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts explains why the final season’s first episode plays out like it does.

Vanessa Armstrong

Theremin

Feb 8, 2026

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9 min read

Why Does Television Love the Theremin?

The odd, ethereal instrument pops up on shows like Severance and Starfleet Academy.

Vanessa Armstrong

News

Four Things I Learned About 'Wonder Man' From Sir Ben Kingsley (and others)

Jan 27, 2026

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8 min read

Four Things I Learned About 'Wonder Man' From Sir Ben Kingsley (and others)

I attended a panel with Kingsley, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and show creators Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Guest; they had lots to say about the MCU series

Vanessa Armstrong

TV

TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic

‘Henry David Thoreau’: This Doc Will Make You Want to Turn Off the TV (Complimentary)

How the 'Outlander' Season 8 Opening Is a Microcosm of the Entire Series

Why Does Television Love the Theremin?

Four Things I Learned About 'Wonder Man' From Sir Ben Kingsley (and others)

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