Mark McPherson

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Anchor and Reporter at WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)

Anchor/Reprorter at WMTV (Madison) | A source for both news and dry humor

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10 Classic Westerns to Watch for Free on Tubi

6 days ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

Westerns have been a staple of cinema since the medium began. Saying the genre’s prevalence in the mid-20th century was akin to superhero movies now would be a vast understatement. There were many films of gunslinging heroes, rambling anti-heroes, and vicious bandits of the American frontier. With such a rich history, it can be daunting to pick which Westerns to watch. The good news is that you can find most classic Westerns on Tubi, completely free of charge.
10 Essential Cartoons from Classic-Era Toonami

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

Toonami was one of the most chill places to watch action cartoons. The Cartoon Network block embraced lo-fi beats and a sleek sci-fi setting. Hosted by the smooth-voiced Moltar and TOM, there was a chill atmosphere when compared to the more eccentric cartoon blocks on television. While Toonami still exists today, it has continued more as a late-night block catered towards teens and adults.
10 Classic '00s Cartoons to Stream Right Now

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

The 2000s were an exciting time for cartoons as the new millennium began. With the advent of cable-exclusive cartoons in the previous decade, there was plenty of potential for the future. Cable gave more freedom in crafting cartoons than one would ever expect to air on network television. While Saturday morning network television was on its way out, the cartoons didn’t stop coming. They only got better with shows about aliens, samurai, and warriors of the elements.
Why Sesame Street Needed to Be Saved by Netflix

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

Sesame Street has thankfully found a new streaming home after being abandoned by HBO. The TV channel and streaming service had initially purchased the rights for the early-education show, but decided recently not to renew the contract. With Netflix purchasing the long-running show, Sesame Street is saved for another season. Sadly, Sesame Street has to seek funding from bigger platforms to continue being an entertaining educational show for families.
10 Streaming Movies That Deserve a Sequel

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

Sometimes a film is so good that you can’t wait to see where it goes next. All the potential is there to explore a wider cinematic landscape. But a sequel isn’t always in the cards, either due to a lack of box office sales, problems with production, or just a lack of creative talent. Even though the passage of time makes it unlikely a sequel will ever happen, it’s still fun to speculate on what could’ve been.
Video-On-Demand Could Make Letterboxd the Perfect Movie Lover's Community

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

If you’re a big-time movie geek, you likely already have a Letterboxd account. The movie-rating website has become a phenomenon so big that it’s pushed its way to the higher echelons of pop culture. When Scream VI references Letterboxd, there’s more to this site than just being a place where you rate the movies you’ve seen. But where does the website go from here? Letterboxd already has a lock on movie lovers by wanting to post their opinions.
10 Nostalgia-Inducing '90s Cartoons You Should Stream

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

The 1990s were a golden era for cartoons. Far from the bland formulas of the 1970s and the overt commercialism of the 1980s, the cartoons of this decade set high bars for quality animation and writing. Some of these cartoons were so revered that they’d debut in prime time, garnering the eyes of adults as much as kids. Plenty of these shows are worth returning to if you haven’t watched ‘90s cartoons since childhood.
HBO Max Can’t Decide What It Wants to Be

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

HBO Max can't decide on a name to stick with. The service changed its name to Max in 2023 and recently reverted to HBO Max. This shift is so frustrating that even Warner Bros. has poked mild fun at this strange change in their social media posts. But HBO Max has been having this problem for a long time. It’s not just that they can’t decide on a service title; they’re not even sure what the service is supposed to be.
5 Streaming Shows That Switched Services

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

TV shows just can’t seem to stay put on streaming. Even with studio-specific services, seeing shows jump around different streaming channels is common. It can be frustrating trying to track down even classic shows sometimes. However, shifting to a new streaming service can mean new life for a TV show. A change can ensure a show will have another season or even exist. So, here are five shows that have migrated to other services and found a new audience.
Enjoyed Andor? Stream These 10 Similarly Rebellious TV Shows

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

Andor has recently finished, and it’s a Star Wars spin-off that hits differently than Disney’s other TV trips to the galaxy of Jedi and Sith. It’s not just because it didn’t rely on lightsaber duels. The series was heavily revered for leaning hard into a rebellious uprising against the towering fascists of the Empire. With the show’s conclusion, your thirst for inspiring TV might not be fully quenched. Lucky for you, there are plenty of rebellious streaming options outside the realm of Star Wars.