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Liz Kocan Elizabeth Kocan

Liz Kocan

location-pin New York Metropolitan Area

School: Wheaton College

Expertise: TV, movies & entertainment, humor

Liz Kocan

  • Former senior editorial director at VH1.com
  • Co-produced a Webby Award–winning VH1 series, All Jokes Aside: Black Women in Comedy
  • Published in USA Today, Vulture, VH1, Decider, Reviewed.com, Mommyish and SheKnows

Experience

Liz is an entertainment, lifestyle and culture journalist with more than 20 years of experience. A former senior editorial director at VH1.com, she has interviewed celebrities, created web series, reviewed TV shows and movies, and created countless guides to help readers decide what to watch in their precious free time. Her byline appears in USA Today, Vulture, VH1, Decider, Reviewed.com, Mommyish and SheKnows. Whether writing recaps of prestige shows like The Gilded Age or lower-brow fare like And Just Like That..., or creating guides to free streaming platforms, her extensive TV-watching as a kid has really paid off. In addition to TV, Liz's interests include breakfast burritos, regular burritos and the Oxford comma.

Education

Wheaton College BA, Studio Art

Articles

The cast "The Young and the Restless" attends the "Salute to the Young and the Restless" during the 30th Anniversary screening at the Museum of Television and Radio on March 25, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California

“The Young and the Restless” Is Celebrating 50 Years On Air

The Young and the Restless, which has been the number one daytime drama for 34 consecutive years, celebrates its 50th anniversary this week.
80s Cartoons on a vintage TV and 80s pattern background

20 Best ’80s Cartoons for When You’re Feeling Nostalgic

Saturday-morning cartoons were legend back in the day. Here are some of the best '80s cartoons that will make you feel like a kid again.
25 Best Dark Comedy Movies For Twisted Laughs

25 Best Dark Comedy Movies for Twisted Laughs

You can count on dark comedy movies to mine taboo subjects for laughs. These are some of the best films in the genre.