Category Archives: TV

The End of an Era: ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Not Returning After Season 6

Posted on November 10, 2019 by John

With great sadness that I read that ‘Fresh Off The Boat‘ is being canceled after its current sixth season: “When Fresh Off the Boat first premiered in 2015, it was the first time I saw a family on-screen that not only looked … Continue reading →

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Bowen Yang’s Historic ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut

Posted on September 30, 2019 by John

https://youtu.be/xR25izGfrmQ?t=160 On Saturday, September 28th, comedian Bowen Yang made history by becoming the first Asian American cast member of NBC’s iconic ‘Saturday Night Live’ in its 45-year history (see him in the opening sequence of ths show here). This season … Continue reading →

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Paget Kagy – #YangGang YouTuber & ‘Kat Loves LA’ (Season 2) Available

Posted on September 23, 2019 by John

‘Kat Loves LA,’ Season 2. I first came across writer, producer, actor, creator Paget Kagy when I started seeing YouTube recommended videos about her vlogging about Andrew Yang (her first video starting July 3rd). https://youtu.be/n840Y-5U9wo As you know, I’ve often … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show: Andrew Yang – Bringing Bold and Unique Ideas to His 2020 White House Bid

Posted on July 31, 2019 by John

As many 8Asians readers may know, I’m a big fan of The Daily Show, so I was happy to see that Taiwanese American presidential candidate Andrew Yang interviewed on the show (rather than simply be in a comedic sketch). I’ve … Continue reading →

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BTS Takes Over America & the World

Posted on May 16, 2019 by John

I hate to admit it, but I hadn’t listened to one song or seen one of their music videos before BTS made their appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 – the first ever for a K-pop … Continue reading →

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Kim’s Convenience is HILARIOUS – Available on Netflix

Posted on April 17, 2019 by John

I had heard of the Canadian television comedy Kim’s Convenience a few years ago when it debuted, but never got around to watching it, even when it became available on Netflix last year in the U.S. But after remembering a … Continue reading →

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Andrew Yang for President 2020 – CNN Townhall Meeting – Sun April 14th, 8 PM EST

Posted on April 8, 2019 by John

In my last blog post about presidential candidate Andrew Yang, I mentioned he had made it on The Daily Show as well as made the Democratic Party Presidential debates. Well now, Yang has his own CNN Townhall this coming Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Ken Jeong’s Netflix Comedy Special: ‘You Complete Me, Ho’ Now Streaming

Posted on February 19, 2019 by John

On Valentine’s Day, Netflix released Ken Jeong’s first ever comedy special titled, ‘You Complete Me, Ho’ : In his first-ever stand-up special, Ken Jeong pays tribute to his wife and shares stories about Hollywood and how “The Hangover” saved his life. … Continue reading →

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Ellen DeGeneres Surprises McDonald’s Pranksters Pushing For Asian American Inclusion

Posted on November 15, 2018 by John

This a great story on a prank when two Asian American men noticed that Asian Americans weren’t being profiled in some of McDonald’s restaurant’s posters: “Earlier this month, Jevh Maravilla and Christian Toldeo became viral superstars because of a mock poster … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Mo’ Chinese Mo’ Problems”

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 5: “Mo’ Chinese Mo’ Problems” Original airdate November 9, 2018. The ladies will kick it:  While going door to door as a U.S. Census volunteer, Evan discovers there’s another Chinese family in the … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Workin’ the ‘Ween”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 3: “Workin’ the ‘Ween” Original airdate October 20, 2018. It’s the heart afraid of breaking Marvin and Honey ask Louis and Jessica to be their baby’s godparents.  Jessica eagerly agrees, mostly so Marvin … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat” Episode Review: “The Hand That Sits the Cradle”

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 2: “The Hand That Sits the Cradle” Original airdate October 12, 2018. I’m goin’ out tonight: Jessica volunteers to take care of Honey’s zuo yue zi (“sitting the month,” which I just learned is a … Continue reading →

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