Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 13, 2009
OnMedia: The happy return of the network sitcom
Every few years, the sitcom is declared dead. This year is proof that half-hour comedies are thriving, despite the competition from cheaper "reality" programs.
Tags: the cosby show, seinfeld, 30 rock, modern family, accidentally on purpose, community, how i met your mother, big bang theory, jon stewart, wisconsin on demand

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 2, 2009
OnMedia: David Letterman's uncomfortable TV moment
David Letterman smirked through his explanation of a $2 million extortion plot by a CBS "48 Hours" producer that led him to reveal that he's had affairs with female members of his staff. Will there be an impact on his audience?
Tags: david letterman, kate plus eight, seinfeld, larry david, michael knight

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 2, 2009
Milwaukee Talks: "True Blood" actress Kristin Bauer
Racine native Kristin Bauer keeps herself busy. In addition to playing Pam, the vampire club owner on HBO's hit show, "True Blood," Bauer is also an artist, an animal rights activist and a new bride who got married on her family's farm. We caught up with Bauer to discuss "man hands," her new-found recognition, her memories of Mayfair Mall and more.
Tags: kristin bauer, true blood, hbo, racine, pam, vampires, seinfeld

Arts & Entertainment - June 16, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Video of the Day: June 16, 2008
A recent blog by Anjil and Marilynn got us thinking about "Seinfeld" and this very funny outtake.
Tags: seinfeld, bloopers

Milwaukee Buzz - June 15, 2008
Did TV peak with "Seinfeld?"
This week, Anjl and Marilynn address whether or not "Seinfeld" is the all-time best show on TV.
Tags: seinfeld, tv, led zeppelin

Movies & TV - Feb. 22, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: Actor / restaurateur Mark Metcalf
Even people who haven't met Mark Metcalf feel like they've known him for years because of his work in movies and TV. We caught up with The Maestro /Neidermeyer at his restaurant, Libby Montana.
Tags: mark metcalf, libby montana, seinfeld, maestro, animal house, neidermeyer, julius metcalf, libby wick

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 14, 2008
A writer's long, winding road toward marital bliss
In celebration of Valentine's Day, Wisconsin State Journal football writer (and Milwaukee radio personality) Jason Wilde shares the story of his recent engagement, which took place two weeks ago on Lombard Street in San Francisco.
Tags: jason wilde, paula, lombard street, seinfeld, kramer, alcatraz, elaine, dingo

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 27, 2007
"Frank TV," Version 2.0
The second episode of the Waukesha comedian's show airs tonight on TBS.
Tags: frank tv, tbs, frank caliendo, seinfeld

Dining - Nov. 21, 2007
The turkey-tryptophan myth
Forget what Aunt Gert says: it is not the turkey that makes you drowsy.
Tags: turkey, thanksgiving, tryptophan, seinfeld

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 18, 2007
OMC Recommends: Stuff we like right now
It's time for another installment of "OMC Recommends," a periodic look at cool things that we like and think you should know about.
Tags: Szatkowski, Belleview Barber Shop, Tool Shed, Paul Newman, Santa Cruz, Seinfeld

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 18, 2006
Metcalf likes Midwestern angle of MIFF
Milwaukee-based actor Mark Metcalf is known to the world for many memorable roles. Now, Metcalf would like the world to know Midwestern talent.
Tags: metcalf, miff, animal house, Balistreri, seinfeld

Movies & TV - Dec. 15, 2005
Silverman's "Jesus" mixes stand-up with musical interludes
Whether or not you think comedienne Sarah Silverman's mix of ditzy racism, campy self-absorption and genitals-on-her-sleeve sexuality reflects the real Silverman is probably irrelevant when viewing her film, "Jesus Is Magic." Whether you find any of it funny is quite relevant.
Tags: Sarah Silverman, holocaust, jews, ethnic, humor, comedienne, seinfeld, Posehn

Movies & TV - Aug. 25, 2005
"The Aristocrats" will have you rolling in the aisles
Paul Provenza's documentary about (potentially) the filthiest joke ever told is a pretty straightforward film; there's not much to say about it. You will see it, you will laugh, you will tell your friends. End of story.
Tags: "The Aristocrats", Paul Provenza, Penn Gilette, comedy, comedian, Diller, Storch, Seinfeld, Izzard, Carlin

Movies & TV - March 3, 2005
Milwaukee rallies behind "Wishtaker" filmmakers
A new local film project started life as something of a family affair and rapidly grew into a city-wide project. "Wishtaker," directed by Carlo Besasie and executive produced by his cousin Joseph Spang, was filmed in Milwaukee with an entirely local crew and cast (except for a single non-Milwaukee actor).
Tags: Spang, Besasie, Wishtaker, Grzanna, Carrie Hitchcock, Ryan Plato, Seinfeld, Mark Metcalf, Maestro

Movies & TV - Sept. 4, 2003
"The Maestro" stars in new Milwaukee movie
Mark Metcalf is most famous for his roles in "Animal House" and "Seinfeld," but he recently finished "Wishtaker," an independent film made in Milwaukee that may be headed for the Sundance Film Festival.
Tags: local film, Mark Metcalf, Animal House, Seinfeld