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Firewall & Iceberg Podcast, episode 170: Oscars, 'Golden Boy,' 'Vikings,' 'Red Widow' & more

Dan and Alan also discuss the 'Downton Abbey' finale and answer your mail

By Alan Sepinwall Monday, Feb 25, 2013 7:00 PM

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I'm back from Disney World, and the Firewall & Iceberg Podcast is back with me (and Dan, who did not go to Disney World last week). Lots to discuss (and that's even though neither of us had time to watch HBO's "Parade's End"), including last night's Oscars, CBS' "Golden Boy," ABC's "Red Widow," History's "Vikings," the "Downton Abbey" finale and more. The lineup: 

Oscars (00:02:45 - 00:26:20)
"Golden Boy" (00:26:25 - 00:40:50)
"Red Widow" (00:40:55 - 00:51:50)
"Vikings" (00:51:50 - 01:02:00)
Listener Mail - Watching TV on the road (01:02:20 - 01:08:30)
Listener Mail - NBC's need to experiment (01:08:35 - 01:15:45)
The "Downton Abbey" finale (01:15:55 - 01:36:30)
 
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And as always, feel free to e-mail us questions for the podcast.

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Alan Sepinwall
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Alan Sepinwall has been reviewing television since the mid-'90s, first for Tony Soprano's hometown paper, The Star-Ledger, and now for HitFix. His new book, "The Revolution Was Televised," about the last 15 years of TV drama, is for sale at Amazon. He can be reached at sepinwall@hitfix.com
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    andrei

    Was it just me, or did Ben Affleck look a lot like flash-forward Jack from "Through the Looking Glass"?

    (Posting this before I listen; sorry if someone did mention it!)

    February 26, 2013 at 10:09AM EST Reply to Comment
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      smreyno We have to go back!

      Speaking of good character deaths, Charlie in "Through the Looking Glass" has to go in the top 10.

      February 26, 2013 at 5:12PM EST
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    Omar

    I'm shocked (shocked!) that you didn't make a "The Tom Brady story" joke when talking about Golden Boy. Too obvious?

    February 26, 2013 at 12:49PM EST Reply to Comment
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    joel

    Considering the slew of positive pro-Seth comments on many of the Oscar telecast reviews, it sounds as though many viewers showed up just for him. I haven't seen any positive comments regarding the overall production, although I know people like some of the specific numbers and performances.

    If the Academy and ABC are concerned about ratings, they could do worse than bringing McFarlane back. He can improve his performance over time and they'll get the demographics they want.

    But please god, NEVER LET THESE GUYS PRODUCE ANOTHER AWARDS SHOW.

    February 26, 2013 at 3:20PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Cabo

    My favorite character exit dates me I guess, but I loved how Dr Westfall left St. Elsewhere (the actor wanted to leave... he came back a couple times in the final season). I'll bet Alan remembers.

    February 26, 2013 at 3:39PM EST Reply to Comment

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