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Tim Delaney Ph.D.

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Tim Delaney holds a Ph.D. in sociology and teaches a wide variety of sociology and popular culture courses at the State University of New York at Oswego. Delaney has authored numerous book chapters, book reviews, articles, and books, including Simpsonology: There's a Little Bit of Springfield in All of Us and Seinology: The Sociology of Seinfeld. He is regularly interviewed on radio stations across the United States and Canada on a wide variety of topics.

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What Ever Happened to the Drive-In Movie Theater Culture?

The American Drive-In movie theater celebrated its 75th anniversary last week. Well, "celebrate" might not be the right word to describe this event as far fewer people trek to the drive-in today compared to the past. During its peak, drive-in theaters were all the rage. In 1958, there were approximately 5,000 American drive-ins; whereas today, there are only about 400.

The American Drive-In movie theater celebrated its 75th anniversary last week. Well, "celebrate" might not be the right word to describe this event as far fewer people trek to the drive-in today compared to the past. During its peak, drive-in theaters were all the rage. In 1958, there were approximately 5,000 American drive-ins; whereas today, there are only about 400.

Survivor Facing Challenges

I read with amusement this morning an article in my local newspaper that had this title: "Upcoming ‘Survivor' off to a Bumpy Start." The article quoted "Survivor" host Jeff Probst complaining that the show has been plagued with several preproduction problems ranging from encroaching animals to slow shipments.

I read with amusement this morning an article in my local newspaper that had this title: "Upcoming ‘Survivor' off to a Bumpy Start." The article quoted "Survivor" host Jeff Probst complaining that the show has been plagued with several preproduction problems ranging from encroaching animals to slow shipments.

Is the LOST Island an alien spaceship?

By now, fans of LOST have had a chance to watch the finale so let's look at one of the most fascinating aspects of the finale--the disappearance of the island. One minute it is there, and the next it is gone. Vanished! An entire island disappeared. How is this possible?

By now, fans of LOST have had a chance to watch the finale so let's look at one of the most fascinating aspects of the finale--the disappearance of the island. One minute it is there, and the next it is gone. Vanished! An entire island disappeared. How is this possible?

In Memory of Laugh-In's Dick Martin

This column may not be relevant for many readers, but for "Baby Boomers" it should bring back a barrage of memories. Dick Martin, one-half of the co-hosting team of the wildly entertaining "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" has passed away.

This column may not be relevant for many readers, but for "Baby Boomers" it should bring back a barrage of memories. Dick Martin, one-half of the co-hosting team of the wildly entertaining "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" has passed away.

And the 2008 American Idol is...

The 2008 American Idol two-hour season finale begins with Ryan Seacrest proudly proclaiming that 97.5 million votes were cast to determine this year's winner. Seacrest adds, this is 23 million more votes than the previous high.

The 2008 American Idol two-hour season finale begins with Ryan Seacrest proudly proclaiming that 97.5 million votes were cast to determine this year's winner. Seacrest adds, this is 23 million more votes than the previous high.

Has It Really Been 10 Years Since the Last Original Episode of Seinfeld?

On May 14, 1998, the final original episode of Seinfeld aired. It was watched by more than 76 million viewers that evening-the third-highest figure for a series finale in the history of television. Only M*A*S*H (with 105.4 million viewers in 1983) and Cheers (80.4 million in 1993) attracted larger audiences.

On May 14, 1998, the final original episode of Seinfeld aired. It was watched by more than 76 million viewers that evening-the third-highest figure for a series finale in the history of television. Only M*A*S*H (with 105.4 million viewers in 1983) and Cheers (80.4 million in 1993) attracted larger audiences.

Oops...she did it again!

Britney Spears reprised her guest role as "Abby," a bubbly secretary, on May 12th's How I Met Your Mother episode. During her first appearance on March 26, Spears was credited with increasing Mother's viewership by more than one million viewers. Britney also garnered positive reviews by TV critics as Abby.

Britney Spears reprised her guest role as "Abby," a bubbly secretary, on May 12th's How I Met Your Mother episode. During her first appearance on March 26, Spears was credited with increasing Mother's viewership by more than one million viewers. Britney also garnered positive reviews by TV critics as Abby.

I am Iron Man!

Have you ever dreamed of being a superhero? Most of us have, I would suppose. Imagine how cool it would be to have superpowers. Who wouldn't want the ability to see through walls, bend steel, possess super strength, or best of all, have the capacity to fly?

Have you ever dreamed of being a superhero? Most of us have, I would suppose. Imagine how cool it would be to have superpowers. Who wouldn't want the ability to see through walls, bend steel, possess super strength, or best of all, have the capacity to fly?

TV's Best Comedies

Fans of comedies generally agree on a number of shows that they feel are flat-out funny. And, I certainly agree with Potts on many of her top selections; albeit, with a different ranking order. Thus, I have put together my “Top 10 TV Comedies of All Time” list. So, stew on this!

Fans of comedies generally agree on a number of shows that they feel are flat-out funny. And, I certainly agree with Potts on many of her top selections; albeit, with a different ranking order. Thus, I have put together my “Top 10 TV Comedies of All Time” list. So, stew on this!