Where do you write from?NYC
Craziest/funniest TV Squad comment you've seen?
I don't recall exact comments, but one time Pearl Jam was the musical guest on SNL and in my review of the episode, I said they didn't sound very good because, well... they didn't. After that I pretty much became the anti-christ to PJ fans everywhere. There were a lot of unhappy readers to say the least.
If you were only able to watch one TV show, what would it be?
The Wire. Nothing else compares to it. If you haven't watched it yet, you should. Now. The Shield is a really close second though.
Most overrated and underrated TV show (current or past)?
--Most overrated has got to be Desperate Housewives. I really don't understand why there was so much buzz about this show when it first came out and thankfully, that buzz seems to have died. A little.
--Most underrated? It's clichéd at this point, but I'll go with Arrested Development. It's sad that most people didn't figure out how amazing it was until after it was canceled, myself included.
--Most underrated? It's clichéd at this point, but I'll go with Arrested Development. It's sad that most people didn't figure out how amazing it was until after it was canceled, myself included.
Best benefit of writing for TV Squad?
Well, I really can't argue with all the DVDs we get. Being able to screen episodes weeks ahead of their premiere is pretty great. In all honesty though, this jobs affords you the opportunity to be on top of all things TV at all times and that's just thrilling to me. I eat, sleep, and breathe this stuff.
Where else can we see you on the web?
If you'd like, go gawk at my tiny IMDb page and pretend I'm a celebrity. Or follow me on Twitter: @MrToomey
Favorite episode of a TV show?
Definitely the series finale of Six Feet Under. No other show (even ones that are better) have as good an ending as SFU does. In the context of the show, it's a flawless ending. The series premiere of Alias is up there too - it was such a unique concept at the time and the pilot really grabbed me.
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You can read all of Jonathan's posts here.
Trying to get in contact with Jonathan? Leave a comment below.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-01-2008 @ 7:57AM
SJ said...
Jonathan,
thanks for being at least one of the people here at TVSquad who loves The Wire. It truly is the most amazing show I have ever seen, yet it seems like the other tvsquad bloggers don't care about it (like most people I guess).
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10-19-2008 @ 2:06PM
aluvian said...
Jonathan,
what happened with your reviews on Prison Break? Silence since fourth episode without an explanation? Why? I liked your thoughts...
Tom
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10-19-2008 @ 1:48PM
Jonathan Toomey said...
Tom --
Please refer to this post from 10/1/08.
http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/01/the-evolution-of-tv-squad/
Thanks,
--Jonathan
6-17-2009 @ 2:06PM
Jesse Weber said...
This message is for Jonathan Toomey, can you tell me if Franco's storylines from season 4 are going to be continued, like what happened to Natalie, Richie, and his daughter? Also what happened to the French reporter is she coming back?
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