Category Archives: TV

PBS News Hour: Will ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ turn the tide for Asian Americans on TV?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by John

As far as daily evening news programs go, PBS’s News Hour tends to be a bit more serious and have a lot less fluff stories. So I was happy to see this News Hour segment this past weekend on ‘Fresh … Continue reading →

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Watch ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ online (Episode 6: “Fajita Man,” previously titled “Shaq Fu”)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jozjozjoz

Here we are, Fresh Off the Boat is already up to Episode 6, and yes, you can catch up online in a number of ways. (Watch Episodes 1 and 2, Episodes 3 and 4, Episode 5, and if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Fajita Man” (no spoilers)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Non-spoiler review of Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 6: “Fajita Man” Original airdate February 24, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Desperate to get his hands on the new Shaq-Fu video game, Eddie learns that working for a parent can … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Randall Park’s K-Y Intense Ads

Posted on February 19, 2015 by jozjozjoz

Ever since Randall Park talked about being in K-Y ads on Jimmy Kimmel Live, I’ve had people asking about these ads. There were several different cuts of a similar ad, but I’ve got two of them embedded here. Yes, instead … Continue reading →

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Randall Park of ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ & ‘The Interview’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Posted on February 18, 2015 by John

I was surprised to learn that Randall Park has never been on any late night talk show thing before, since Park has been acting for quite a while.  I guess with the whole The Interview film being pulled then being made … Continue reading →

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Watch ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ online (Episode 5: “Persistent Romeo”)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by jozjozjoz

It has only been three weeks, but Fresh Off the Boat is up to Episode 5, and yes, you can catch up online in a number of ways. (Watch Episodes 1 and 2, Episodes 3 and 4, and if you … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Persistent Romeo”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 5: “Persistent Romeo” Original airdate February 17, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Eddie invites the guys for a sleepover, promising a dirty movie he doesn’t have. Jessica conducts sexual harrassment training at the restaurant. … Continue reading →

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Steven Yeun & Conan visit a Korean spa in Koreatown

Posted on February 16, 2015 by John

I first saw this Conan O’Brien video posted by a friend on Facebook and immediately re-shared it, and saw a few other friends quickly re-share it. Conan and actor Steve Yeun for some reason decide to go to a Korean … Continue reading →

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How can I watch ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ online? (Episodes 3 & 4)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jozjozjoz

If you managed to miss Episodes 3 and 4 of Fresh Off the Boat, don’t fret, you can catch up online in a number of ways. (For that matter, catch up on Episodes 1 and 2, and if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Success Perm”

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 4: “Success Perm” Original airdate February 10, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica’s sister pays a visit from D.C., bringing her husband, mother, and son. In an effort to appear more successful than they … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Shunning”

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 3: “The Shunning.” Original airdate February 10, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica makes a new friend, but Louis worries that this friendship might threaten the well-being of the family business. Louis sees the … Continue reading →

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Reminder: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ “Watch Party” in L.A. on Tuesday (RSVP required)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/11/2015: Thanks for a great turnout to the event. (The RSVP information is being removed from this post.) 8Asians is happy to partner with Fox Audience Strategy to invite our readers and (and your friends and family!) to join … Continue reading →

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