1. "Winning!" Charlie Sheen trying to get a job/get his new show picked up. He's making the rounds and trying to explain away his ridiculous(ly aweome) behavior. On Leno last night (which I never watch, but thought this interview might be amusing), he made fun of Jay (which was great), but also said that he couldn't possibily explain where the whole Adonis DNA/Tiger blood thing came from. Well, he's not going back to Men, so we'll see what comes next for Crazy Sheen.
2. The Emmys are on this weekend. Check back here for our take on Jane Lynch as host and whether the awardees were deserving (read: unless Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler and/or FNL takes home a trophy, they weren't!).
3. As the TV Watcher just told me, two of my favorite summer USA shows were renewed. Can't wait to see Drs. Lawson and Santino back in action!
4. As the real first week of the fall TV season nears, here are some excellent spoilers for HIMYM and Glee from our friends at EW and TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/News/HIMYM-Season7-Barney-Robin-1037370.aspx
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/09/15/glee-spoilers-ryan-murphy-unveils-premiere-episode/
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
They're Baaaaack! (The Bravermans, that is)
So, as I sat down (well, actually I stood in my kitchen) to watch the premiere of the 3rd season of Parenthood, which I have really come to love over the last two years, I was struck by how many things irked me as I watched, but before I start venting, here's the recap.
Morning News: September 15, 2011
1. Early Ratings! its going to be a crowded scene on most nights and times this year and so I hope to follow along with the ratings news, at least when its interesting or compelling news. Last night's series premiere of Up All Night basically retained all of AGT's finale audience but Free Agents shed about 1/3 of UAN's audience; probably doesn't bode well for the comedy. I was delighted to see that no one watched H8R or ANTM. Also, from a couple of days ago; even though Ringer gave CW some of its best ratings in years, it wasn't stellar and will get killed in its time slot by CBS domination.
2. Season/Series Premieres Tonight. The CW continues its premiere week with the new season of Vampire Diaries and the series premiere of The Secret Circle. I know VD has developed a devoted following (I am not among them) but I am curious to see Secret Circle keeps the lead-in audience.
3. Reality Show Winners! Big Brother and America's Got Talent crowned their respective winners last night. Rachel Reilly took home $500K for subjecting herself to the humiliation of being interviewed by Julie Chen on BB13 and Eugene Murphy, Jr. won $1 million on AGT .. for sounding like Frank Sinatra (presumably Sr., not Jr.). Congrats to the winners .. I guess Summer is really over now, huh?
4. If you were one of the few people that watched the DC edition of Real Housewives, you'll be relieved to know that Michaele Salahi isn't dead, she just ran off with the guitarist from Journey. You don't appreciate the funny sentences you'll write until you start a blog.
5. I can't turn down a LOST shout out, I just can't. Alex Rousseau (I guess her real name is Tania Raymonde but I'll call her Alex) is doing an episode on Hawaii Five-O this season. It will be great to see her back among the jungles of Hawaii!
6. "Heeeeey". The Fonz (nee, Henry Winkler) has been made an honorary member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (I'm an American so to me this sounds like the name of Bill & Ted fan club) for his work as wacky guest stars and recurring characters on television, like in Arrested Development. Seriously, its for his work with dyslexic children. With news earlier this week of Ralph Malph getting cast as Emma Pilsbury's father on Glee this upcoming season, its been a pretty good week for Happy Days fans.
7. Legen - wait for it - dary!
2. Season/Series Premieres Tonight. The CW continues its premiere week with the new season of Vampire Diaries and the series premiere of The Secret Circle. I know VD has developed a devoted following (I am not among them) but I am curious to see Secret Circle keeps the lead-in audience.
3. Reality Show Winners! Big Brother and America's Got Talent crowned their respective winners last night. Rachel Reilly took home $500K for subjecting herself to the humiliation of being interviewed by Julie Chen on BB13 and Eugene Murphy, Jr. won $1 million on AGT .. for sounding like Frank Sinatra (presumably Sr., not Jr.). Congrats to the winners .. I guess Summer is really over now, huh?
4. If you were one of the few people that watched the DC edition of Real Housewives, you'll be relieved to know that Michaele Salahi isn't dead, she just ran off with the guitarist from Journey. You don't appreciate the funny sentences you'll write until you start a blog.
5. I can't turn down a LOST shout out, I just can't. Alex Rousseau (I guess her real name is Tania Raymonde but I'll call her Alex) is doing an episode on Hawaii Five-O this season. It will be great to see her back among the jungles of Hawaii!
6. "Heeeeey". The Fonz (nee, Henry Winkler) has been made an honorary member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (I'm an American so to me this sounds like the name of Bill & Ted fan club) for his work as wacky guest stars and recurring characters on television, like in Arrested Development. Seriously, its for his work with dyslexic children. With news earlier this week of Ralph Malph getting cast as Emma Pilsbury's father on Glee this upcoming season, its been a pretty good week for Happy Days fans.
7. Legen - wait for it - dary!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Afternoon News: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
1. Season/Series Premieres Tonight: Survivor's 23rd season begins and I can honestly say I know nothing about it (check out Random Acts of TV Watching for further notes). Elsewhere on the dial, new shows H8R (8pm, the CW), Up All Night (10pm, NBC) and Free Agents (10:30pm, NBC) premiere. Here at OMD, we will not be recapping any of them, but if you watch, let us know if we should be!
2. Ryan Murphy is further expanding the cast of Glee. Really?!!? We've already heard that several sets of parents, including Mike Chang's, Emma Pillsbury and possible Brittany S. Pierce's, will be introduced. But there have also been two casting notices, one for a new teen heartthrob and one for a football recruiter. Not to mention the Glee Project winners and the two runners-up with mini arcs. Slow down there, Ryan.
3. Losties/Trekkies, rejoice! J.J. Abrams is set to direct Star Trek 2.
4. Look out Alicia Florrick, Louis Canning (played brilliantly by Michael J. Fox) will be returning for multiple episodes this season. If you are like the TV Watcher and had never seen The Good Wife until the recap last Sunday, start watching, this is one of the best shows out there.
2. Ryan Murphy is further expanding the cast of Glee. Really?!!? We've already heard that several sets of parents, including Mike Chang's, Emma Pillsbury and possible Brittany S. Pierce's, will be introduced. But there have also been two casting notices, one for a new teen heartthrob and one for a football recruiter. Not to mention the Glee Project winners and the two runners-up with mini arcs. Slow down there, Ryan.
3. Losties/Trekkies, rejoice! J.J. Abrams is set to direct Star Trek 2.
4. Look out Alicia Florrick, Louis Canning (played brilliantly by Michael J. Fox) will be returning for multiple episodes this season. If you are like the TV Watcher and had never seen The Good Wife until the recap last Sunday, start watching, this is one of the best shows out there.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Morning News: September 13, 2011
1. Season/Series Premieres Tonight: Parenthood kicks off its third season. Check back for Standing Blogger's recap review later this week! SMG returns to TV tonight playing twins in the new CW mystery drama, Ringer. Last and maybe least, Season 4 of 90210 kicks off tonight before Ringer. You've been warned!
2. NCIS Casting News! Cheryl Ladd, best known for her work on the original Charlie's Angels, is set to have a guest spot on NCIS this season as Ducky's girlfriend. Totally believable that a smokin' ex-model goes for Ducky. Must be his big ... brain.
3. Kate Gosselin's reign of terror and televised abuse of her children (and nannies) has ended with last night's finale of [Formerly Jon &] Kate Plus 8. I only mention it as a sign that we may have avoided the Apocalypse. Though take fair warning readers, Kate has vowed to return to TV, with kids in tow. And, we wait.
2. NCIS Casting News! Cheryl Ladd, best known for her work on the original Charlie's Angels, is set to have a guest spot on NCIS this season as Ducky's girlfriend. Totally believable that a smokin' ex-model goes for Ducky. Must be his big ... brain.
3. Kate Gosselin's reign of terror and televised abuse of her children (and nannies) has ended with last night's finale of [Formerly Jon &] Kate Plus 8. I only mention it as a sign that we may have avoided the Apocalypse. Though take fair warning readers, Kate has vowed to return to TV, with kids in tow. And, we wait.
Monday, September 12, 2011
And So It Begins...
Premiere Week is here!! While I have been enjoying a few USA offerings this summer, I am very excited that the fall season is finally upon us. Most "real" networks (not the CW) begin premiering their new and returning shows next week, but NBC is starting Parenthood tomorrow night at 10pm. If you don't watch this show, check it out. Aside from an amazing cast (Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Mae Whitman, Craig T. Nelson and Michael B. Jordan, just to name a few), this is an excellent ensemble family drama and if you were a B&S watcher, this may fill the void left by Sally Field, Calista Flockhart and others. Anyway, to catch you up on where we left off, here's a quick run-down on the Braverman family:
Morning News: September 12, 2011
1. The "boring" Emmy's were over the weekend. Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake won awards for guest starring on Glee and SNL hosting, respectively. Deadliest Catch won for outstanding non-competition reality show (they totally played the dead sea Captain card). I guess the Reelz Channel is airing a broadcast of the awards ceremony on September 17. Count me in as holding my breath until then.
2. Also taped over the weekend, the Charlie Sheen Roast. I'm ashamed to admit that I'll be watching this On My DVR next Monday ... but I totally will. If for no other reason, I think it'll be worth it to hear Kate Walsh utter these lines: "People don’t know this, but you are actually a great father. In fact when Charlie’s last child was born, he not only cut the cord, he chopped it up and snorted it.” and “Admittedly, Charlie gets a little bit confused sometimes. He is the only guy who pulls a knife on a woman who is already willing to (have sex with) him.”
3. XFinity has an update on the bizarre circumstances surrounding former Biggest Loser fatestant Sam Poueu's fall from a building earlier this month.
4. CBS has moved Rules of Engagement to Saturday nights? Who'd they piss off at CBS corporate?
5. This represents the soft opening week of the Fall season; OMD will give you daily reminders on any new or returning shows debuting each day over the next few weeks! Check back for updates.
2. Also taped over the weekend, the Charlie Sheen Roast. I'm ashamed to admit that I'll be watching this On My DVR next Monday ... but I totally will. If for no other reason, I think it'll be worth it to hear Kate Walsh utter these lines: "People don’t know this, but you are actually a great father. In fact when Charlie’s last child was born, he not only cut the cord, he chopped it up and snorted it.” and “Admittedly, Charlie gets a little bit confused sometimes. He is the only guy who pulls a knife on a woman who is already willing to (have sex with) him.”
3. XFinity has an update on the bizarre circumstances surrounding former Biggest Loser fatestant Sam Poueu's fall from a building earlier this month.
4. CBS has moved Rules of Engagement to Saturday nights? Who'd they piss off at CBS corporate?
5. This represents the soft opening week of the Fall season; OMD will give you daily reminders on any new or returning shows debuting each day over the next few weeks! Check back for updates.
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