Rick Ellis
@toomuchtv.substack.com
Lifelong journalist now at AllYourScreens.com and toomuchtv.substack.com. TCA Member. Appeared on "Dark Side Of Kids TV" doc, winner of the 2024 David Robb Award for Best Investigative Civil Justice Story and a Regional Murrow Award
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I'm just amazed that we are as far from 1975, when I was in high school, as 1975 was from 1925.
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I'm just amazed that we are as far from 1975, when I was in high school, as 1975 was from 1925.
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New big journalism job open here:
I'm looking for an editor for CFO Brew, a publication for corp. financial professionals.
Job description here. HMU with questions:
jobs.lever.co/morningbrew/...
I'm looking for an editor for CFO Brew, a publication for corp. financial professionals.
Job description here. HMU with questions:
jobs.lever.co/morningbrew/...
Morning Brew Inc. - Editor, CFO Brew
OVERVIEW CFO Brew, a publication dedicated to giving corporate financial professionals information to help them make better decisions, is looking for a new editor. This is both a strategic and hands-o...
jobs.lever.co
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
New big journalism job open here:
I'm looking for an editor for CFO Brew, a publication for corp. financial professionals.
Job description here. HMU with questions:
jobs.lever.co/morningbrew/...
I'm looking for an editor for CFO Brew, a publication for corp. financial professionals.
Job description here. HMU with questions:
jobs.lever.co/morningbrew/...
The White House just announced that President Trump has issued a pardon to everyone connected with "All's Fair"
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The White House just announced that President Trump has issued a pardon to everyone connected with "All's Fair"
My wife is in SC this week and no, it hasn't changed
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My wife is in SC this week and no, it hasn't changed
Listening to Tim Kaine laughing off Katy Tur's questions about this deal "tearing the party apart." He claims that everyone will realize it was a great deal in a month
He also had some moments in which he was incredibly snide. basically arguing that he's been around a long time and he knows better
He also had some moments in which he was incredibly snide. basically arguing that he's been around a long time and he knows better
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Listening to Tim Kaine laughing off Katy Tur's questions about this deal "tearing the party apart." He claims that everyone will realize it was a great deal in a month
He also had some moments in which he was incredibly snide. basically arguing that he's been around a long time and he knows better
He also had some moments in which he was incredibly snide. basically arguing that he's been around a long time and he knows better
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THIS is how I find out that ALL'S FAIR was co-created by the guy who's West Wing was "shot almost word for word?"
This is what happens when Kevin Biegel doesn't come over to Bluesky, our cultural history of WGA-related in-jokes dies.
deadline.com/2019/04/jon-...
This is what happens when Kevin Biegel doesn't come over to Bluesky, our cultural history of WGA-related in-jokes dies.
deadline.com/2019/04/jon-...
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
THIS is how I find out that ALL'S FAIR was co-created by the guy who's West Wing was "shot almost word for word?"
This is what happens when Kevin Biegel doesn't come over to Bluesky, our cultural history of WGA-related in-jokes dies.
deadline.com/2019/04/jon-...
This is what happens when Kevin Biegel doesn't come over to Bluesky, our cultural history of WGA-related in-jokes dies.
deadline.com/2019/04/jon-...
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I didn’t start out to write a populist political newsletter. But that might be where I end up.
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
Too Much TV: 'Scale' Is The Same As 'Market Consolidation.' Both Are Bad For Consumers
Media mergers are almost always only good news for company executives & select investors
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I didn’t start out to write a populist political newsletter. But that might be where I end up.
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
This is a good interview. Harmon is one of my white whale interviews, but I've always wanted to talk with him about his career arc, his decision to essentially take control of NCIS early on when he felt the show was off course. And he sets a tone for the workplace, which is interesting to me
Mark Harmon is back onscreen as Gibbs in the #NCIS x #NCISOrigins crossover this week. I spoke with him about that and more: www.tvinsider.com/1227050/ncis...
'NCIS': Mark Harmon Talks Returning Onscreen for 'Origins' Crossover & What Intrigued Him About Where Gibbs Is Now
Plus, about that tease that Gibbs is no longer alone...
www.tvinsider.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is a good interview. Harmon is one of my white whale interviews, but I've always wanted to talk with him about his career arc, his decision to essentially take control of NCIS early on when he felt the show was off course. And he sets a tone for the workplace, which is interesting to me
Twin Cities folks. I remember reading about a local group that organizes sessions at local bars where people read their favorite book silently for awhile before chatting a bit?
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Twin Cities folks. I remember reading about a local group that organizes sessions at local bars where people read their favorite book silently for awhile before chatting a bit?
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massive respect to gordon lightfoot, writing an entire song because of a typo
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
massive respect to gordon lightfoot, writing an entire song because of a typo
I know this is snarky. But he looks about as far away from "New Year's Eve party vibe" as is humanly possible.
"Greetings, fellow humanoids! Are you prepared to engage in some festive, non-disruptive holiday hijinks?"
"Greetings, fellow humanoids! Are you prepared to engage in some festive, non-disruptive holiday hijinks?"
DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST is adding a live, Central Time zone countdown from Chicago in conjunction with WLS-TV, to go with its New York and Puerto Rican Atlantic Time zone countdowns.
The show will begin this year at 8 PM ET on December 31st.
The show will begin this year at 8 PM ET on December 31st.
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I know this is snarky. But he looks about as far away from "New Year's Eve party vibe" as is humanly possible.
"Greetings, fellow humanoids! Are you prepared to engage in some festive, non-disruptive holiday hijinks?"
"Greetings, fellow humanoids! Are you prepared to engage in some festive, non-disruptive holiday hijinks?"
What is infuriating is that this Dem move seems to be driven by the desire to preserve the filibuster. People like Shaheen got spooked about Trump's talk about getting rid of the filibuster & were apparently worried he would follow through if the shutdown continued
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What is infuriating is that this Dem move seems to be driven by the desire to preserve the filibuster. People like Shaheen got spooked about Trump's talk about getting rid of the filibuster & were apparently worried he would follow through if the shutdown continued
You know you've made a bad decision when even Nate Silver argues that you shouldn't have caved
www.natesilver.net/p/trump-made...
www.natesilver.net/p/trump-made...
Trump made a huge blunder on the shutdown. So why did Democrats cave anyway?
It's not entirely Chuck Schumer's fault, but the party needs new leadership.
www.natesilver.net
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
You know you've made a bad decision when even Nate Silver argues that you shouldn't have caved
www.natesilver.net/p/trump-made...
www.natesilver.net/p/trump-made...
Today's Morning Joe has been an impressive collection of interviews with explaining that they aren't cowards, they're just being "strategic"
Shaheen: "I think we can get a bipartisan bill out of the Senate that will address this [healthcare] issue. And if not, we know that the voters are going to know who's on their side and who's going to hold them accountable."
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today's Morning Joe has been an impressive collection of interviews with explaining that they aren't cowards, they're just being "strategic"
Honestly, the fact that Dick Clark's Zombie New Year's Eve countdown is adding a live Chicago countdown for the first time in 50 years isn't something I'd brag about. It should be more of an apology.
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Honestly, the fact that Dick Clark's Zombie New Year's Eve countdown is adding a live Chicago countdown for the first time in 50 years isn't something I'd brag about. It should be more of an apology.
I instantly thought of @streets.mn when I saw this. It's a look at a plan that would have destroyed large parts of London to create a series of expressways through the city.
londoncentric.media/p/london-rin...
londoncentric.media/p/london-rin...
Would your home have been under a motorway?
"The most astonishing and destructive thing never to happen to London," says the man who has spent twenty years researching the first true map of the unbuilt Ringways.
londoncentric.media
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I instantly thought of @streets.mn when I saw this. It's a look at a plan that would have destroyed large parts of London to create a series of expressways through the city.
londoncentric.media/p/london-rin...
londoncentric.media/p/london-rin...
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
I can't wait for the NY Times hot take that Trump's pardon of Giuliani, etc. only happened because Biden pardoned his family
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I can't wait for the NY Times hot take that Trump's pardon of Giuliani, etc. only happened because Biden pardoned his family
I didn’t start out to write a populist political newsletter. But that might be where I end up.
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
Too Much TV: 'Scale' Is The Same As 'Market Consolidation.' Both Are Bad For Consumers
Media mergers are almost always only good news for company executives & select investors
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I didn’t start out to write a populist political newsletter. But that might be where I end up.
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
open.substack.com/pub/toomucht...
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I didn’t want to say anything but it’s just too damn cold. The house I was renting the owner sold it and I’m sleeping in my car. I could really use some help with a hotel stay until I can get back on my feet. 😞💜🙏🏻
My bank account is negative $499 anything helps. 🙏🏻💜#Cashapp $JCK926
#Venmo jason-Killpack
#PayPal paypal.me/JasonCKillpack
#Venmo jason-Killpack
#PayPal paypal.me/JasonCKillpack
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I didn’t want to say anything but it’s just too damn cold. The house I was renting the owner sold it and I’m sleeping in my car. I could really use some help with a hotel stay until I can get back on my feet. 😞💜🙏🏻
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I’m beginning to think Party Down (2023) isn’t coming back for another season.
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I’m beginning to think Party Down (2023) isn’t coming back for another season.
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Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
I just did this and if nothing else it was cathartic. I said I would make it my life’s mission to make sure there’s a primary challenger for any D involved in this deal, it’s fucking embarrassing.
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
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Deal has been reached, I’m told by multiple sources, and Kaine has announced his support
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Deal has been reached, I’m told by multiple sources, and Kaine has announced his support
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Cave bill text is out
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Cave bill text is out
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.