Daytime TV – The Spinoff

All rise: in praise of Judge Judy, the original boss bitch

6 June 2018 by Jean Sergent

Feminist icon, daytime TV judge, baloney-screamer: Judge Judith Scheindlin is the true queen of reality TV. The book of Judith is about a woman who ingratiates herself into the favour of a stupid and powerful man, and then cuts his head off to save her people and her country. Is it cut throat and bloodthirsty? … Read more

Move over Suzanne Paul, Advertorial Holly is the real hero of daytime TV

10 February 2017 by Tara Ward

Tara Ward checks in with The Cafe and finds a hidden gem in Advertorial Holly, the woman who can talk turkey necks like no other. Some people hate advertorials with a passion usually reserved for pineapple on pizza or Mike Hosking’s ripped jeans. Breaking news, you miserable bastards: advertorials are television gold. Which would you … Read more