Phil of the Future

[2004, TV Show]

A family from the year 2121 gets stuck in the present after a time-traveling vacation goes awry.

October 5, 2006: Somebody to Love | ER | 10/6/2006
Before I start on the juicy stuff, I need someone to explain to me why, in the 13th season of a show, someone thought it was a good idea to change the theme music. I understand that the trend with a lot of shows is to forego the opening credits and I don’t necessarily have a problem with that. But why change such a recognizable and long-standing part of the show? Those first few percussive strains have always been my signal to get back to the couch! I’ve mentioned before how small, familiar touches have really helped maintain the continuity for me amid the numerous cast changes, and the theme music has always been a part of that. Bad call. Anyway, I was so glad to see the wonderful John Mahoney back at home on NBC acting his heart out (and singing) as Bennett Cray. He was always my favorite part of Frasier, but this character was a far cry from the conservative, old-fashioned Martin Crane he skillfully embodied for so long. The love story between Bennett and his... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 7/20/2006
Are Disney's cutesy Cars about to get crushed by a monster ? no, not truck ? but three-bedroom c read more