Mad Men: A- (the young actress that plays the daughter, Sally should win an emmy. She is fantastic)
Vampire Diaries Ep 1: A-
VD Ep 2: B+
The Event: A- ( I really liked it, but some reviews were not good. Others panned it saying it’s another “Lost”. Is that a BAD thing??)
Hawaii Five-O: B ( I gave it a chance and did not hate it. Scott Caan was annoying, but not as much as usual. I don’t know if it will be in regular rotation though)
Survivor Ep 1: B- (Notgreat. But most openers are not.)
Survivor Ep 2: A (last night’s was really good. I hope you all watched it)
Modern Family: A (very funny)
Detroit 1-8-7: B (not great, but not horrible. I hope it lasts for the sake of the city. Kind of, “kind of”, like NYPD Blue)
Glee: C ( I don’t know if I can stay with it. The stories, acting and on this episode, the songs were all bad)
Raising Hope: B+ (a lot of potential. From the creator of “My Name is Earl”)
Running Wilde: C- (not very good. Too bad for Will Arnett)
The Defenders (starring Jim Belushi and Jerry O’Connell): B+ … this was a pleasant surprise. I looked at the stars and the premise and dismissed it early on thinking it would get cancelled very early. BUT, I wanted to see this “train wreck”, so I gave it a chance last night and LIKED IT. I don’t know if it’ll last, but it was actually pretty entertaining. I’m sure you’d roll your eyes at all courtroom scenes, but the main two actors were pretty good.
Joaquin Phoenix on Dave: A ( I liked it a lot and really want to see his movie)
Apprentice: Incomplete
Boardwalk Empire: Incomplete
Undercovers: Incomplete
Rubicon: I have officially dropped it. It was becoming a “chore” to keep up.
Tonight is NBC Thursday and Sunday on HBO, Eastbound and Down & Bored to Death.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Fall Grid
As many of you know, the sponsors backed out due to "suspicious clicking activity". Whatever man, I think it was some kind of scam anyway. But I will not be deterred. I don't do this for the money, I do it to point out ridiculous concepts for TV shows, to discuss what we should be watching so no one (including me) misses out on anything special, and to recap my favorites.
Every year I put together a small grid of the upcoming fall season and a list of premiere dates. I send it to a small group of folks, but it was suggested to me to publish it on my blog. I'm trying to figure out how to attach right now. I may have to do a copy and paste into a message, but rest assured, it will be coming...
Okay...hmmm...hmmm... for now, here is a list of upcoming premiere dates for the week of 9/6-9/12 (times are Central Region):
Wednesday 9/8 on CW: America's Next Top Model and Hellcats (7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, respectively)
Thursday 9/9 on CW: Vampire Diaries and Nikita (7:00 and 8:00)
The DO NOT MISS for the week is Vampire Diaries!
The following week is the big one where most networks bring the onslaught of their premieres.
Check back soon!
Every year I put together a small grid of the upcoming fall season and a list of premiere dates. I send it to a small group of folks, but it was suggested to me to publish it on my blog. I'm trying to figure out how to attach right now. I may have to do a copy and paste into a message, but rest assured, it will be coming...
Okay...hmmm...hmmm... for now, here is a list of upcoming premiere dates for the week of 9/6-9/12 (times are Central Region):
Wednesday 9/8 on CW: America's Next Top Model and Hellcats (7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, respectively)
Thursday 9/9 on CW: Vampire Diaries and Nikita (7:00 and 8:00)
The DO NOT MISS for the week is Vampire Diaries!
The following week is the big one where most networks bring the onslaught of their premieres.
Check back soon!
Monday, May 3, 2010
FINALES
So there is about four weeks left of the winter TV season and I want to know what finales you are all looking forward to. Personally, I am looking forward to, but also relishing the series finale of Lost. It has been one of the best shows for the past six years. I look forward to the ending the writers are going to give us. Needless to say, not everyone is going to be happy with it. That's just the nature of the business.
Also, I'm hoping the writers of 24 will give us some exciting ending to a somewhat mediocre and cliche final season. Jack Bauer will go down as one of the best characters ever on television.
Other finales I will look forward to: Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains (if Russell can make it that far, that is...), Celebrity Apprentice (I am already calling a Bret vs. Holly final), Flash Forward (this is a very good show with low ratings and also with actress Peyton List...google her...you won't regret it), and I suppose the American Idol finale should be decent too, even though the finalists are not really going to be the draw (prediction: Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze).
Then, we'll have Friday Night Lights to lead us into the summer and in July, BIG BROTHER!!
Post your comments and let me know what you're looking forward to.
Later gang.
Also, I'm hoping the writers of 24 will give us some exciting ending to a somewhat mediocre and cliche final season. Jack Bauer will go down as one of the best characters ever on television.
Other finales I will look forward to: Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains (if Russell can make it that far, that is...), Celebrity Apprentice (I am already calling a Bret vs. Holly final), Flash Forward (this is a very good show with low ratings and also with actress Peyton List...google her...you won't regret it), and I suppose the American Idol finale should be decent too, even though the finalists are not really going to be the draw (prediction: Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze).
Then, we'll have Friday Night Lights to lead us into the summer and in July, BIG BROTHER!!
Post your comments and let me know what you're looking forward to.
Later gang.
PROGRAMMING REMINDER: FNL!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. THIS FRIDAY. 7:00 PM CHICAGO TIME ON CHANNEL 5. MAKE A NOTE!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday TV
Modern Family. 'Nuff said. Once again a solid, funny episode. Slowly, Luke is beginning to surpass Manny as my favorite character!
American Idol...UGH...'nuff said. It is painful to watch. Sadly the one one non-boring contestant got the boot last night. Siobhan was sent home and screeched out her swan song to end the show. The final five are: "Big Mike" "I am boring but people like me because I'm big yet sensitive" Lynche, Aaron "How old are you again? 16? Really? 16? Oh, now 17" Kelly, Casey "Let me brush my long, blond, curly locks out of my face" James, Crystal "I am the front-runner but am in dire need of a makeover" Bowersox, and Lee "I have no personality but do have the best male voice" DeWyze. Lee and Crystal SHOULD be the final two. Look for "Big Mike" to go home next week.
I missed "Happy Town". ARGHH. I will try to catch it online at ABC.com.
TONIGHT: All new Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. Will Russell make it through another week with Sandra on the hunt for his head? Tune in tonight, only on CBS!
American Idol...UGH...'nuff said. It is painful to watch. Sadly the one one non-boring contestant got the boot last night. Siobhan was sent home and screeched out her swan song to end the show. The final five are: "Big Mike" "I am boring but people like me because I'm big yet sensitive" Lynche, Aaron "How old are you again? 16? Really? 16? Oh, now 17" Kelly, Casey "Let me brush my long, blond, curly locks out of my face" James, Crystal "I am the front-runner but am in dire need of a makeover" Bowersox, and Lee "I have no personality but do have the best male voice" DeWyze. Lee and Crystal SHOULD be the final two. Look for "Big Mike" to go home next week.
I missed "Happy Town". ARGHH. I will try to catch it online at ABC.com.
TONIGHT: All new Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. Will Russell make it through another week with Sandra on the hunt for his head? Tune in tonight, only on CBS!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
New Poll
As we countdown the final days of "Lost", I want to know what you all think. Where are the castaways? Take the poll on the right!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
24...the countdown is on
Monday's episode of 24 was a little slow and dull, but definitely one of those "set up" shows for the final episodes of the season.
Jack contacted Chloe and "convinced" her to help him get to the double agent, Dana. Chloe agreed, but in reality was going to set up Jack to "protect" him. Jack, always one step ahead of everyone, knew this and wound up taking Cole (played by Buffy the Vampire Slayer's husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.) hostage, though Cole was convinced by Jack to work with him to get to Dana. We should see some beatdowns next week.
Meanwhile, at the White House, Ethan, the Chief of Staff, a few hours removed from a crippling heart attack, gave his resignation after President Taylor refused to call off the Peace talks and expose the Russians for assassinating President Hassan. Ethan also tells her if she is exposed for a cover-up, she runs the risk of Impeachment as well as possible criminal charges. She doesn't change her mind.
The only other point of interest was that Dana, the double agent, was taken from CTU by a private security firm by Presidential order. The head of the private security team is actor D.B. Sweeney (star of The Cutting Edge!), complete with cheeseball federal agent mustache. This agent makes the offer of killing Dana after the evidence against the Russians is beaten and tortured out of her. Remember though, ONLY one man does the beating and torturing on this program. I fully expect Jack to save her, then the beat-down will begin.
Tune in next week. Only five hours left of the series!
Jack contacted Chloe and "convinced" her to help him get to the double agent, Dana. Chloe agreed, but in reality was going to set up Jack to "protect" him. Jack, always one step ahead of everyone, knew this and wound up taking Cole (played by Buffy the Vampire Slayer's husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.) hostage, though Cole was convinced by Jack to work with him to get to Dana. We should see some beatdowns next week.
Meanwhile, at the White House, Ethan, the Chief of Staff, a few hours removed from a crippling heart attack, gave his resignation after President Taylor refused to call off the Peace talks and expose the Russians for assassinating President Hassan. Ethan also tells her if she is exposed for a cover-up, she runs the risk of Impeachment as well as possible criminal charges. She doesn't change her mind.
The only other point of interest was that Dana, the double agent, was taken from CTU by a private security firm by Presidential order. The head of the private security team is actor D.B. Sweeney (star of The Cutting Edge!), complete with cheeseball federal agent mustache. This agent makes the offer of killing Dana after the evidence against the Russians is beaten and tortured out of her. Remember though, ONLY one man does the beating and torturing on this program. I fully expect Jack to save her, then the beat-down will begin.
Tune in next week. Only five hours left of the series!
Monday, April 26, 2010
All time favorites...
What are some of your all-time favorite TV shows? I want to hear from the masses. Here are some of mine (not necessarily in order):
The Simpsons
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Lost
Survivor
Arrested Development
Soap
The (British) Office (with Ricky Gervais)
South Park
The Simpsons
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Lost
Survivor
Arrested Development
Soap
The (British) Office (with Ricky Gervais)
South Park
Updates, reminders, etc.
Sorry for the delays in updates, but it has been a busy week. First off, a huge REMINDER, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS returns to NBC on Friday, May 7. Mark your calendars now (or set up your DVR's now).
Just going off on a tangent, the show Cavemen on ABC from a few years ago was never really given a chance. The episodes I watched were pretty funny. I think I am going to start a campaign for ABC to release the one and only season on DVD. Who's with me? (Oh man, I've a funny picture to add buy can't see how to do it on this site...oh well, imagine two cavemen sitting in a bar...) Wait, I think I've got it:
Last week's TV was great. As posted, Jack Bauer stole a helicopter and is going to be kicking some major butt tonight. Celebrity Apprentice is a great guilty pleasure and Mr. Trump sold out a little bit last night. Lost was fantastic as the two camps prepare for "war". American Idol is now down to the final six (Big Mike, Casey James, Siobhan, Aaron, Crystal Bowersox, and my pick to win, Lee DeWyze from Mt. Prospect, IL). Modern Family is probably the best sit-com on television right now. If you're not watching, do yourself a favor and set it up on your DVR. It is brilliant. And Survivor. OH, Survivor. Great, great episode. A full recap will be coming soon (and hopefully before this week's episode).
On a final note, I've started watching the old HBO show, "The Wire". I am through season one. It is fantastic. It revolves around narcotics and homicide detectives in Baltimore battling drug dealers. Doesn't really sound all that exciting, right? Well, do yourself another favor and rent this. As I always contend, for procedural police or medical dramas, the show lives and dies by it's characters. The Wire has some of the most complex and interesting characters: both in the police force and the drug community. One of the best is a junkie, confidential police informant named "Bubbs".
To purchase, go to:
Okay gang, gotta go for now, but feel free to make comments and makes this site interactive!
Have a great week!
Just going off on a tangent, the show Cavemen on ABC from a few years ago was never really given a chance. The episodes I watched were pretty funny. I think I am going to start a campaign for ABC to release the one and only season on DVD. Who's with me? (Oh man, I've a funny picture to add buy can't see how to do it on this site...oh well, imagine two cavemen sitting in a bar...) Wait, I think I've got it:
Last week's TV was great. As posted, Jack Bauer stole a helicopter and is going to be kicking some major butt tonight. Celebrity Apprentice is a great guilty pleasure and Mr. Trump sold out a little bit last night. Lost was fantastic as the two camps prepare for "war". American Idol is now down to the final six (Big Mike, Casey James, Siobhan, Aaron, Crystal Bowersox, and my pick to win, Lee DeWyze from Mt. Prospect, IL). Modern Family is probably the best sit-com on television right now. If you're not watching, do yourself a favor and set it up on your DVR. It is brilliant. And Survivor. OH, Survivor. Great, great episode. A full recap will be coming soon (and hopefully before this week's episode).
On a final note, I've started watching the old HBO show, "The Wire". I am through season one. It is fantastic. It revolves around narcotics and homicide detectives in Baltimore battling drug dealers. Doesn't really sound all that exciting, right? Well, do yourself another favor and rent this. As I always contend, for procedural police or medical dramas, the show lives and dies by it's characters. The Wire has some of the most complex and interesting characters: both in the police force and the drug community. One of the best is a junkie, confidential police informant named "Bubbs".
To purchase, go to:
Okay gang, gotta go for now, but feel free to make comments and makes this site interactive!
Have a great week!
Monday, April 19, 2010
LOST!
I wanted to put a quick post on saying I will not do regular Lost posts. Lost is my favorite show on TV right now and I typically will watch each week's episodes at least twice, but there are so many other great (and better than I'd ever be able to do) recaps, I'll instead direct you to:
www.ew.com and tell you to click on the "Lost" link. This is great.
And I will be honest with you all, I get very confused and don't even know what's going on half the time, but it makes me think and exercises my brain, so I love it.
Only six episodes left of this ground-breaking series. It'll be a sad day come May 23...
www.ew.com and tell you to click on the "Lost" link. This is great.
And I will be honest with you all, I get very confused and don't even know what's going on half the time, but it makes me think and exercises my brain, so I love it.
Only six episodes left of this ground-breaking series. It'll be a sad day come May 23...
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