JR's Top 10 Favorite History Channel TV Shows

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For this month, JR pays tribute to three of his favorite cable TV channels: AXN, JackTV and History Channel. JR presents to you guys his Top 10 Favorite TV Shows for each.

Third, 

History Channel is the cable channel for all people who are very interested with History, Culture, Tradition and Economy. History Channel is the one-stop channel for people who want to learn and be serious. History Channel is not just the channel for your old regular documentaries but it is also home to reality show hits like Ice Road Truckers, and it's spinoff IRT Deadliest Roads, Pawn Stars, Kings of Restoration and The Pickers. With a lot of shows worth watching, the History Channel is one of JR's Favorite Cable TV Channels in the Whole World. Besides from it being owned by A&E Television Networks, it is also a cable TV network that provides some footages on History's Greatest and Most Memorable Events. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that JR presents his picks for the Top 10 History Channel Shows.

JR's TOP 10 FAVORITE HISTORY CHANNEL TV SHOWS

Summary of the Top 10:

1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10

Data Sources  |  Photo Credits

Table of Contents:

1 - IRT Deadliest Roads

2 - Kings of Restoration

3 - The Kennedys

4 - Modern Marvels

5 - Swamp People

6 - Pawn Stars

7 - Ice Road Truckers

8 - The Pickers

9 - Mega Disasters

10 - Greatest Tank Battles

#1

Genre: Realimentary

Starring: Lisa Kelly, Rick Yemm, Dave Redmon, Hugh Rowland, Augustin Rodriguez, Tim Zickuhr, G.W. Boles

Producers: David McKillop, Dolores Gavin, Thom Beers, Philip Segal, Dawn Fitzgerald, Adam Martin, Aron Plucinski

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Running Time: 48 minutes

Location: Himalayas (Season 1), South America (Season 2)

Distributor: A&E Television Networks

Original Run: 03 October 2010 - present

About IRT Deadliest Roads (from HistoryAsia.com):

Taking three of the world's most experienced and tough truck drivers, IRT Deadliest Roads challenges them with one of the most dangerous environments in existence: the Himalayas. From traversing 1,000 ft. high cliffs, dodging avalanches and surviving both freezing and stifling temperatures tension and excitment are assured.

Three Reasons Why JR Loves This Show

1. It gives veteran truckers the challenge to traverse the World's Deadliest Roads (i.e. The Rohtang Pass or Pile of Corpses Pass in the Himalayas, The Yungas Road or Death Road in Bolivia).

2. It presents the existing cultures / traditions of different countries.

3. It includes a female trucker who will always push herself to the limit in every journey she shall take.

Links from :

1. http://www.historyasia.com/series_details.aspx?proId=1&cId=114

JR's Fictional Celebrity Profiles: S. SquarePants

Fictional Inductee #0003
Year Inducted: 2011

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JR LATE NIGHT FEATURED FICTIONAL CELEBRITY:

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

(from Spongebob Squarepants tv series)

Blog Appearances of SpongeBob SquarePants:

 Spongebob Squarepants: Fictional Celebrity #13 of September 2011

 Spongebob Squarepants: Fictional Celebrity #9 of July 2011
 Spongebob Squarepants: Fictional Celebrity #3 of May 2011

JR's Top 10 Favorite JackTV TV Shows

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For this month, JR pays tribute to three of his favorite cable TV channels: AXN, JackTV and History Channel. JR presents to you guys his Top 10 Favorite TV Shows for each.

Second, 

JackTV is the cable channel for all Pinoys of all ages who are in for comedy, drama, and sports. JackTV is the one-stop channel for people who want to experience thrill and laughter. JackTV is not just the channel for your old regular Drama Soap Operas but it is also home to the world famous WWE, The Simpsons and Glee. JackTV is, as of today, the most popular cable TV network in the whole of the Philippines. With sponsorships from alot of foreign cable TV networks (like Cartoon Network, USA Network, The CW, CBS, Fox, NBC, and Bravo), JackTV earns a lot of viewers especially those of the younger generation. Besides from it being owned by Solar Entertainment Corporation, it is also a cable TV network that gives an early movie preview in popular movie theaters in Metro Manila.
It is with great pride and excitement that JR presents his picks for the Top 10 JackTV Shows.

JR's TOP 10 FAVORITE JACKTV TV SHOWS

Summary of the Top 10:

1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10

Data Sources  |  Photo Credits

Table of Contents:

1 - The Simpsons

2 - Bones

3 - Conan

4 - Glee

5 - WWE Raw

6 - Futurama

7 - Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew

8 - Pushing Daisies

9 - The Middle

10 - The Glee Project

#1

Genre: Animated Situation Comedy

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer

Executive Producer: Al Jean, Ian Graham, John Frink, James Brooks, Matt Groening, Matt Selmon, Sam Simon

Created by: Matt Groening

Number of Seasons: 23

Number of Episodes: 488

Running Time: 21 - 24 minutes

Location: Springfield, United States

Distributor: 20th Century Fox Television

Original Run: 17 December 1989 - present

About The Simpsons (from TV.com):

Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success. Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general. Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight." 

Why JR Loves This Show?

The Simpsons is my favorite TV show in JackTV. The Simpsons, after two decades of giving laughter to people worldwide, it is still standing strong and continuing its popular situation comedy. Though reportedly to end this 2011, The Simpsons has a lot of fans that it will kill the hearts of many if the show will end. The Simpsons remain one of JR's Favorite Cartoon Series in TV History. The Simpsons not just make a lot of individuals laugh but it also helps us express our opinions regarding our government and economy; that's what make The Simpsons unique from any other show.

Links from  :

1. http://www.tv.com/shows/the-simpsons/

JR's Top 10 Favorite AXN TV Shows

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For this month, JR pays tribute to three of his favorite cable TV channels: AXN, JackTV and History Channel. JR presents to you guys his Top 10 Favorite TV Shows for each.

First, 

AXN is the cable channel for all those who are in for adventure, in for action, and in for mystery. AXN is the one-stop channel for people who wants to experience thrill and excitement. AXN is not just the channel for your old regular Reality Shows but it is also home to a lot of crime and mystery drama's. AXN (short for AXion) is, as of today, the most popular cable TV network in the whole of Asia. The name itself is already known to many, as besides it is owned by Sony Entertainment, it also presents some shows that are purely Asian.
It is with great pride and pleasure that JR presents his picks for the Top 10 AXN Shows.

JR's TOP 10 FAVORITE AXN TV SHOWS

Summary of the Top 10:
1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10
Data Sources  |  Photo Credits

Table of Contents:

1 - The Amazing Race  |  The Amazing Race Asia

2 - 24

3 - CSI: New York  |  CSI: Miami

4 - The Voice

5 - Top Chef

6 - Ghost Adventures

7 - Hawaii Five-O

8 - Scare Tactics

9 - Wipeout

10 - Supernatural

#1

Genre: Reality Competition

Hosted by: Phil Keoghan (American), Allan Wu (Asian)

Executive Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram Van Munster, Jonathan Littman

Created by: Elise Doganieri & Bertram Van Munster (American), Michael Mckay (Asian)

Number of Seasons: 19 (American), 4 (Asian)

Number of Episodes: 217 (American), 48 (Asian)

Running Time: 60 - 90 minutes

Locations: Around The World

Distributor: CBS Television (American), AXN Asia (Asian)

Original Run (The Amazing Race): 5 September 2001 - present

Original Run (The Amazing Race Asia): 9 November 2006 - present

About The Amazing Race:

(American Edition)  At each destination, the Teams will compete in a series of tasks, some mental and some physical, before learning their next destination. Restricted plane travel and strict budgets will add to the pressure, as Teams are forced to rely on wit and ingenuity, perhaps sleeping on park benches or in bus stations and traveling on buses, trains, boats, taxis, bicycles, even camels. Teams farthest behind will be eliminated as the race progresses, and the first Team to arrive at the final destination wins US$1 million!

(Asian Edition) This Asian adaptation of the four time Emmy Award winning - reality competition series, The Amazing Race, will see ten teams of two from Asia going head to head with mental, physical and emotional obstacles all over the world. No one knows where they will be headed next or what challenges they have to face. From models to lovers, brothers to best friends, expect an intense no holds barred scramble to the finishing tarmac, where a prize money of US$100,000 awaits the winning team. The Amazing Race Asia promises to be a highly entertaining program not to be missed!

Why JR Loves This Show?

This show is actually my All-time Favorite Reality Show. Its Asian edition is probably the best show made by the cable TV network. What makes me love this show is how the teams deal with the different tasks that are prepared by the show's crew. Sometimes this tasks will push the teams to their very limit leading to them showing some emotional and physical distress which might then lead to them giving up. Its different destinations also make me like this show. These destinations makes me learn more about a particular country as well as remove my individual beliefs regarding those countries they have visited. I wish that one day, I can also be a part of The Amazing Race competition... not for the prize money but for the experience.

Links from  :

1. http://www.axn-asia.com/shows/amazing-race

2. http://www.axn-asia.com/shows/amazing-race-asia

JR Late Night Fictional Celebrities of September 2011

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Get back to JR's previous Fictional Celebrities of the Month lists:

July 2011  |  May 2011

Are music alter-ego characters the next big thing?
After two months of having movie characters dominating the list, two Lady Gaga alter-egos, three video game figures, and five TV fictional characters made this months list. Due to low publicity last month, Harry Potter drops to number two and Lady Gaga's male alter-ego Jo Calderone takes the top spot. This probably might mark the end of the Harry Potter era and the start of the Alter-Ego era. One surprising entry to this month's list was that of Bella Goth, one of Sims main characters. After the success of The Sims Social in Facebook, Bella Goth might ultimately defeat Samantha in terms of being the Most Popular Facebook Game Character. Also, Walden Schmidt, the new Two and a Half Men character made the list. He debut alongside with Peter Griffin, the Family Guy, and Captain Alex Mason, the captain in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Will Schuester returns while Captain Jack Sparrow, Mickey Mouse, and Kathy Beth Terry drops off this month's list. Will September bring us the biggest changes in Fictional Celebrity history?

METHODOLOGY

The Late Night Fictional Celebrities of the Month list is a list in JR Late Night Blogs which lists the Most Impactful Fictional Celebrities of the Past Month basing on News Rank (25%), YouTube Rank (10%), Web Rank (30%), Networking Rank (25%), Google Rank (7%) and JR's Fictional Rank (3%). News Rank is based from the total number of related articles of a particular celebrity from Google News. YouTube Rank is based from the total number of spoof videos of each Fictional Celebrities in YouTube. Web Rank is based from the total number of Google Blog Search search results of a particular fictional celebrity within the whole time frame of the past month. Another basis is the Networking Rank which is based from the over-all total of Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers of a particular celebrity. Google Rank is a special basis of finding the top celebrities since it considers the total number of search results of a particular fictional celebrity in Google for the past month. JR's Fictional Rank was used as a balancer in cases of ties and other situations. After the gathering of the data, the data will be processed using an algorithm to obtain a rank score. The lower the rank score, the higher the rank the buddy can obtain; but the higher the rank score, the lower the rank the buddy can obtain. All data were as of the time range: July 17, 2011 - September 16, 2011.

LEGEND:

+++++ = Ranked Up

+++++ = Ranked Down

+++++ = Stayed in the Same Rank

+++++ = New Member

+++++ = Came Back to the Fictional Celebrity List

JR LATE NIGHT BLOGS:

FICTIONAL CELEBRITIES OF SEPTEMBER 2011

Summary of the Top 15:

1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |  12  |  13  |  14  |  15

Honorable Mentions  |  Drop-Offs  |  Records  |  Photo Credits

Table of Contents:

1 - Jo Calderone	9 - Homer Simpson
2 - Harry Potter	10 - Sam Witwicky
3 - Bella Goth	11 - Thor
4 - Yuyi The Mermaid	12 - Johnny English
5 - Peter Griffin	13 - Spongebob Squarepants
6 - Will Schuester	14 - Captain Alex Mason
7 - Walden Schmidt	15 - Samantha
8 - Simba

SEPTEMBER 2011 FICTIONAL CELEBRITY OF THE MONTH

JO CALDERONE

Category: Male Alter-Ego's
Featured in: You and I by Lady Gaga
Stats: New Member

Score Breakdown:

News Rank - 4 (4,850 News Articles)

YouTube Rank - 4 (63,100 YouTube Videos)

Web Rank - 3 (24,880,000 Total Blog Mentions)

Networking Rank - 1 (Facebook: 43,898,641 // Twitter: 14,043,009)

Google Rank - 11 (1,240,000 Popular Results)

JR's Fictional Rank - 7

"After two months of Harry Potter's reign, Jo Calderone becomes the newest Fictional Celebrity King. Jo Calderone is believed by many as Lady Gaga herself; but Jo insisted that he is indeed another person in real life. Jo Calderone was the one who received Lady Gaga's MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Music Video. Besides from living in Nebraska, Jo Calderone is also a heavy smoker who wears oily and sweaty shirts in the middle of a corn farm. Jo Calderone is one of the featured fictional characters in the music video of You and I by Lady Gaga."

Fictional Peak Rank: 1 (September 2011)
First Blog Appearance: September 2011

Total Number of Monthly Fictional Celebrity Lists Blog Appearances: 1

JR's Fictional Celebrity Profiles: Harry Potter

Fictional Inductee #0001
Year Inducted: 2011

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JR LATE NIGHT FEATURED FICTIONAL CELEBRITY:

HARRY POTTER

(from The Harry Potter book and film series)

Blog Appearances of Harry Potter:

 Harry Potter: Fictional Celebrity #2 of September 2011

 Harry Potter: Fictional Celebrity #1 of July 2011

 Harry Potter: Fictional Celebrity #1 of May 2011