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The Couch with Mary Carver

Jul 30, 2019

Every time I talk with my friend Lisa-Jo about TV the conversation always makes it way back to Aaron Sorkin and her love of his writing and his shows. So when it came to wrapping up this short series on short-lived shows, talking to Lisa-Jo about Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip was an obvious choice.

Be prepared to hear a...


Jul 23, 2019

My friend Jenny and I never stopped loving (or watching) Veronica Mars. We need you to know this. But now that Hulu is bringing the show back for a fourth season, we're diving deep to make sure we are all prepared to watch like the true marshmallows we are.

Note: This was recorded well before the Hulu show was aired....


Jul 16, 2019

Today's episode is, essentially, a love letter to Pushing Daisies. Because when it comes to short-lived shows, Pushing Daisies is unique in the dramatic responses it creates in fans. One mention of this show and fans will sigh loudly, cartoon hearts practically popping out of their eyes before they begin gushing about...


Jul 9, 2019

Is anything more heartbreaking to a TV fan than a favorite show being cancelled too soon? (No. No, of course not. That's the worst!) This week we're kicking off a new series about short-lived TV shows by discussing one of the most beloved gone-too-soon shows, My So-Called Life.

My friend Kristin and I are the exact same...