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Can We Talk About Real World Hollywood? 2008-04-17 08:57:00 Just wanted to get a few things off my chest.-One Hour EpisodesCheers: 6 Months of Real World
is ridiculous. Anyway to condense that is highly appreciated.Jeers: When MTV runs the episodes over and over again, as they're known to do, it will take up a lot more time on the line-up.-Hollywood
Cheers: I liked the recruitment strategy for this one. If the show is in Hollywood, have the entire casts come right out and say they want to be in show business. No sense in beating around the Reality TV bush.Jeers: Because they all want to be in the industry, all of them are constantly "on." You can't really tell who's being genuine...which brings me to my next point.-Pretty BoyCheers: MTV took a risk when they let the public pick a cast member in an online vote. It's tiny bits of innovation like that
Rob and Big: Retired From Doing Work...Son 2008-04-16 08:34:00 So the show that brought you a 400 pound black guy, a lovable bulldog, and a pro-skater hopped up on a little too much redbull, is now over. In the words of Tina Fey...really? I was a little choked up when I heard the news and nothing helps you get over the sadness of losing one of your favorite shows like guest blogging on your sisters entertainment blog. This show was truly a breath of fresh air from all of the garbage that is spewing out of MTV studios these days. Rob and Big brought smiles to everyone faces and gave us a glimpse at the good life. No, no, no, I'm not talking about living in LA and driving a Denali on 24s. I'm talking about spending every day doing what you love with the your best friends and letting the world get snapshot of what it's like to be you. Thanks to Rob Read more:Retired
Taking The "Live" Part Very Seriously 2008-04-15 07:27:00 Jimmy Kimmel is introducing live commercials to his program in late May.The practice was very popular in the early years of television. Not only were shows produced live, but advertisers sponsored entire programs. The trend reversed after companies started dictating content or results of game shows (watch the movie Quiz Show for more).While Kimmel will be the irst contemporary host to work the live spots in every night, Leno ran a live commercial for Garmin last year.Please note that all of Kimmel's commercials will be for Ben Affleck-fucking related products and services. Read more:Taking
, Seriously
Sunday Night Round-Up 2008-04-13 22:15:00 I missed the 9 PM John Adams so I have to wait for the West Coast feed at 11. So far, its been a very long wait. The worst part? I will probably fall asleep before the 90 minute installment ends. What better to occupy my time than writing to all of you?If you loved the return of Comedy Night
Done Right (I'm personally still tied to Must See TV) then why not take home the merchandise? Now you can own your very own Serenity By Jan candles (including a Bottled Water scent) or a MILF Island t-shirt. Better question? Why haven't they started selling a Michael Scott edition of the George Foreman GrillViva Hollywood, a reality show about Latino actors competing for a starring role on a telenovela, premiered today. I saw an airing this afternoon and while it's not as fun to watch if you don't know Read more:Sunday
, Sunday Night
I Know These Parents Are Flippin' Nuts 2008-04-12 22:59:00 I've been watching I Know My Kid's A Star on VH1 for a few weeks now. It's a reality competition show about stage parents and their children. The parents are judged alongside their children by host Danny Bonaduce (kind of scary) and tough-as-nails casting director Marki Costello (love her!).The show would be pretty run of the mill and fall way below the radar (see: Showbiz Moms and Dads) if it weren't for the completely wacked out parents. It is like watching Intervention if the drug of choice is attention. Their neuroses are alarming, even disturbing at times. For the most part, the mothers (they got rid of the dads in the first two episodes) are well intentioned but a few are just trying to re-live their glory days. Or more like " I almost made it..in Tupelo...maybe" days.Take a gander a Read more:Parents
In Booming Johnny Gilbert Voice: This is Jeopardy! 2008-04-11 22:50:00 "Are you ready to make some television?"I was a kid in a candy store...no a flippin' candy factory.The Jeopardy
College Championship is shooting in Madison this weekend and I attended tonight's taping.My friends Adam, Liz and I arrived at around 6 and because we had VIP tickets (Thanks Adam!) we were routed around the extremely long line and into the Kohl Center. We were told to turn our phones entirely off ( not silent, not vibrate, OFF!) androuted through a security screen. It was almost worse than the airport because there weren't posted signs telling you what to do. There were bottle necks everywhere. We made it through and got to the VIP holding line. After 10-12 minutes we were ushered into the arena.The Kohl Center was outfitted with a gorgeous set that looked like a traditional col Read more:Johnny
, Voice
Things That Some Consider Better Than The Office Returning Tonight 2008-04-10 18:04:00 SexAn air hockey tableThe irresistible siren song of a well-worn bookDeep Dish pizza and a good sit-downThe movie Mrs. DoubtfireAnd for some reason, American Idol.In actuality, there is little if anything short of a family or natural disaster that would keep me away from tonight's television docket.New 30 Rock at 7:30, New Office at 8. I've been waiting too long to write it. Tonight
it's finally true.
Hump Day Updates 2008-04-09 22:30:00 Lots of little things to talk about today.These new Gossip Girl ads are steamy. People are getting this much ass in high school? I should've spent less time in forensics.I Tivo'ed Idol Gives Back tonight but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. This is probably for the best seeing as it is probably the cheesiest 2.5 hours of television known to man...since this of course.It's official: I will watch Chris Hansen sting just about anybody. Dr. Oz is probably the only person in Oprah's posse who is intelligent and charismatic enough to get his own show. It's about time he steps out from under her cashmere wing. Maybe this one will actually be worth watching. Read more:Hump Day
The Simpsons Aren't Welcome In Venezuela 2008-04-08 21:53:00 The President of Venezuela
, Hugo Chavez, ordered the The Simpsons
off the airwaves. Apparently Chavez and the rest of the government heavies doesn't think the show is appropriate, especially at its 11 AM timeslot.The best news of all? Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission selected Baywatch to fill the void left by America's favorite four-fingered yellow family. Apparently the show is more kid friendly/educational than The Simpsons.They've obviously never seen the episode where Lisa goes to Washington. Read more:Welcome
Breaking News: Project Runway "Aufs" Bravo 2008-04-07 15:28:00 The popular reality show is strutting over to Lifetime of all places!You can read all the details right here. Apparently The Weinstein Brothers, (ProjectRunway
's current production house), owe Bravo
on more season of the show. Those meeting are going to be tense.Bravo and NBC are trying to block the deal but it looks like the Weinstein deal actually has legs.This is ridiculous news. More when I hear more. Read more:Breaking
, Project Runway
Happy Birthday Hugh 2008-04-06 22:43:00 Just a few thoughts on High Hefner:The publishing magnate is turning 82-years-old on Wednesday. Ridiculous.He is keeping himself young with work, a beautiful home, and presumably copious amounts of sex.His empire has grown from humble nightclubs to a very popular television show. But when is it just time to step down?Charlton Heston died over the weekend at 84. Even though he was kind of a dick in his old age, it's always sad to lose an icon.I want Hugh's twilight years to be enjoyable. Take a vay-cay buddy. Read more:Happy
, Birthday
, Happy Birthday
Shockingly, The Cradle Doesn't Rock 2008-04-04 23:55:00 Against my better judgment, I watched Rock The Cradle
last night. In case you missed my post about it, the show pits the children of B-list celebrities against each other in a singing competition. Hey, not that bad right? Too bad the children aren't talented.It was a 90 minute premier two nights ago. I suffered through 15 minutes of insufferable host Ryan Devlin. He looked tweaky, kind of jittery and hard to watch. He made awful jokes and the celebrity parent peanut gallery didn't play along. Watching Devlin's jokes fall flat was probably the best part of the entire show.Anyway, the singing finally got going after a lot of build-up. First up was Eddie Money's daughter Jessie. It was like watching a teenage performer at her Super Sweet 16; She was awful, but wealthy so everyone paid attenti
Which Seinfeld Clip Would Be Appropriate.... 2008-04-03 20:35:00 Jerry Seinfeld could've died on Saturday. His brakes went out and the comedian was forced to pull the e-brake. His 1967 Fiat flipped once and almost skidded into a busy intersection. Seinfeld walked away unscathed but I couldn't help but wonder; What YouTube clip would I have picked in tribute?Only one could come to mind, and it actually exists on YouTube.The Jerry Seinfeld tribute would also include the following catchphrases, " Yada, yada, yada," "Not that there's anything wrong with that," " Man hands," and " No soup for you."
No More MTV For You McCain! 2008-04-02 21:59:00 Heidi Montag, she-villian of The Hills, endorsed John McCain
today. Worse? McCain's PR machine gave credence to the comment by churning out this statement:"I never miss an episode of 'The Hills,' especially since the new season started."The whole thing would be funny if McCain hadn't made these bonehead comments about contraception and AIDS this week.Poor old man. Now it looks like he pays more attention to semi-reality dramas than global epidemics.PS: To make him feel better, I put up the hottest picture of McCain I could find. You were young once Johnny, but CSI is more your speed now.
NBC's New Schedule 2008-04-02 21:45:00 NBC released its 52-week schedule today and it looks pretty great. It is refreshing to see so much scripted television back in the line-up, including the long-rumored Office spin-off.I am still hesitant about the whole thing, and I still don't understand what makes it a spin-off since none of the main characters are coming along for the ride, but hey. NBC is giving still unnamed show it's post Super Bowl spot. That's definitely an early vote of confidence.For the whole list and an in-depth article, check out the link in Variety. Read more:Schedule
Tunes on TV Will Probably Keep You From Sleepless Nights 2008-04-01 20:18:00 While searching for the lyrics to that catchy song from the Kia commercial, I stumbled on a great blog I thought I'd share.It's called Tunes on TV and it answers those burning music questions you get while watching your favorite shows and ads. Who sings that song? What are those lyrics? Where can I find it?The blogger provides lyrics, links to iTunes and sometimes YouTube clips of the commercials just so you can be sure. It's a great blog and I'm definitely adding it to my Google Reader.Just an FYI. Read more:Probably
This Week In American Idol 2008-04-01 20:01:00 Just a few things I noticed during tonight's live telecast (in no particular order):Ryan clears up any confusion as to who is behind David Cook's rockin' arrangements...thus preventing the tamest scandal in music history.My love affair with Ramiele is over. I thought she was adorable and a solid vocalist in the early weeks but after tonight, I am ready to see her go.Meanwhile, I did love Brooke's version of Jolene and I was disappointed to hear the judges weren't as impressed. Hopefully her good nature and originality will keep her around another week.I wonder how Michael Johns styles his hair, if at all. His ascot was rubbing me the wrong way though. My favorite performance of the night though.After her patriotic number last week, Kristy Lee Cook is getting some major attention this week. Read more:American
, American Idol
Hulu Hooping 2008-03-31 22:28:00 My life before Hulu was busy, but simple. I went to work, I went to school, I worked out, I watched my live and recorded TV, I blogged and then I went to bed. Now, not only do I force myself to keep up with new stuff and whatever my Tivo gnabs for me, but I am also obsessed with watching re-runs of ridiculous old TV shows.Hulu is an online partnership between Universal and News Corp, the parent companies of NBC and Fox. You can watch full episodes of popular television shows, old and new, all online with top notch picture quality.I spent my afternoon watching Benson and Picket Fences. In doing so, I almost forgot to go to class. Hulu is the best/worst thing to happen to me.
Did You See The Tudors? 2008-03-30 23:08:00 The highly anticipated second season of The Tudors
premiered tonight. I was too busy fawning over John Adams, but I'm sure I'll read about it tomorrow.This may not be news to some of you, because the episode made its debut YouTube last week. The crazy monarchy sex parts were taken out but the gist was there. Showtime is hoping the tease will garner subscribers.A better approach might have been to pre-screen the first 15 or 20 minutes on CBS, then direct people online, but who am I to judge?
The Bun Is Out Of The Oven 2008-03-30 22:57:00 Food Network Star Giada De Laurentiis had a baby yesterday! I wish she named the baby Prosciutto instead of Jade. She totally gets a kick out of over enunciating Italian cheeses and meats.Congrats Giada!
Out of Town 2008-03-29 00:11:00 Just in case the five of you were wondering where I was, fear not. I am out of town for the weekend and probably won't be able to post until I get home on Sunday. I have so much to write about though and I can't wait to get back into the swing of things.Until then,EC
Hump Day Update 2008-03-26 22:47:00 I love TV, but a few things drove me a little nuts today about my favorite medium.I'm watching Top Chef and while it's nothing new, those little "coming up on Top Chef" clips are starting to drive me nuts. Trust that I will stay to watch and just go to the commercials. I don't need any more Padma than absolutely necessary. I do love Andrew though. He dances on the border between funny and sociopathic.American Idol **Spoiler Alert** - I am sad that Chikezie got voted off. He wasn't a great singer but he seemed funny and I liked watching the few occasions when he shook things up.One of my favorite game shows, Family Feud, is making the move to primetime NBC. I think it deserves a 21st century update but I don't like that they're fussing with the family aspect a bit. The show could feature ce Read more:Hump Day
, Update
Slater Wrote A Book?! 2008-03-25 20:12:00 Not Slater
so much as Mario Lopez. Everyone's favorite game show host and resident Bayside stud recently co-authored a guidebook to sculpting the perfect body.There's no denying Mario has a great body, and he is the last of the Saved By The Bell set actually doing something. (No, I refuse to count Elizabeth Berkley, new Bravo show and all).And apparently I'm only 6 weeks away from my best body ever. If I do his plan twice, won't I be able to improve on my best body ever? It's like an MC Escher painting.Maybe I'm cynical. But I just got a little chuckle when I heard he wrote a book. Any thoughts on this people?
Finally Some Hills I Can Get Behind 2008-03-25 20:00:00 To celebrate the return of The Hills
More videos from the "Over the Hills" channel at Heavy.comThe elderly Lauren looks like she could actually beat-up the twenty-something Lauren. There's something about that that makes it even better.Heavy.com via BestWeekEver Read more:Finally
Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is...Instead of Food. 2008-03-24 21:42:00 I didn't want to watch I Can Make You Thin. I was hesitant to give my time to a show that looked like hokum. But tonight it came on and I couldn't find the remote. The show's exuberant host, Paul McKenna, sucked me in with his charm and dapper accent. What the hell, I could stand to lose some weight. I watched for the whole hour.McKenna is a weight-loss guru bases in the UK. His book is amazingly popular and he lectures all around the globe. He has success stories by the barrel full. One of them was on the show tonight and her story was dripping with sincerity.McKenna gave four golden rules for weight loss tonight. Nothing too groundbreaking.1. When you're hungry, go and eat2. Eat what you want3. Eat consciously4. When you think you're full stop.And apparently he comes back every week with Read more:Putting
, Money
, Instead
No Deal 2008-04-20 22:32:00 George W. Bush taped a greeting that will air during tomorrow night's ep of Deal or No Deal? I think the best part of being a lame-duck president would be taking advantage of the perks of the office but getting out of all of the work. It would be like that movie Dave. If NBC thought this through, they'd ask the President to do a guest spot on Friday Night Lights instead. It could really use the temporary increase in eyeballs. Plus it's about Texas and football. He'd fit right in. But that's just how I'd do it.
Rudy No! 2008-04-20 22:18:00 I've been away from my Google Reader all weekend. I come back to discover this shocking tidbit:The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam (Little Rudy for those you who don't remember) is playing a lady of the night in Tyler Perry's (House of Payne, Why Did I Get Marrried?) next movie, Madea Goes To Jail. Pulliam plays Candy, a prostitute Madea meets in her stint in the big house. Tyler Perry is a cash cow, so career wise this is a brilliant move on her part. And it must be hard to breakaway from child-star status. But this is too much too soon Keshia! Your racy music video career was hard enough for us diehard fans. Please let us heal before you climb on the pole or on some dude in the name of comedy.Let's look back to the simpler times. I wonder what the little boy who played Peter is doing
CNN Goes Casual 2008-04-21 21:17:00 I blog at night so you've probably heard this story 15 times today, but far be it from me to ignore the most hilarious tidbit in TV news today.CNN
.com is notorious for ridiculous headlines. It works for the web because it gets you to read the article, or even commit three minutes to a video (complete with advertisements).But now the Cable News Network is getting wise and has decided to make a buck of their witty copy editing. When you logged on to CNN.com today you may have noticed small t-shirt icons next to some of the news stories. That's right, if you got a small chuckle from the headline, you can put it on a shirt.Some of today's t-shirt worthy headlines included:'Hips Don't Lie' singer pushes educationLaw would penalize homeWeird fish leave sea, spawn on beachI'm a big fan of novelty Read more:Casual
Hump Day Update 2008-04-23 23:31:00 Why does so much good TV news happen just in time for the Hump Day
update? The world may never know.Aging, (literally) slap-happy, supermodel Naomi Campbell is doing a guest appearance during the season finale of Ugly Betty. I don't know how they'll write in all of the cast's black eyes and broken arms into the episode. That's what makes them professionals people.In other diva-of-color news, Jennifer Lopez is working on a reality show with TLC. It's going to focus on how she juggles mommy-hood with all of her business ventures. It will be like Jon & Kate Plus 8, except more like Jen & Marc Plus a 100 person staff and millions of dollars.Orlando Brown, best-boy-friend to Raven on Disney's popular That's So Raven, went missing for just over a day. Apparently he left his manager's hou Read more:Update
This Week In Idol News 2008-04-23 23:23:00 Just a little bit on tonight's American Idol results. Stop here if you want to remain spoiler free.I only got the tail end of the show last night (about 30 seconds after Brooke started over). For the most part I was unimpressed with everyone's performance but at least David Cook got to show off his pipes. Anyway, I assumed I must have missed the great performances. I watched all of the contestants online today and was officially saddened. Where was the excitement this week? So many great songs to pick from. So many genres, styles and above all, opportunity to shine. Everyone fell short.That being said, some fell harder then others. It wasn't Carly's turn to go home tonight. Your days are numbered my dreadlocked friend. I'm not on the beach, I'm not high and I no longer appreciate your mell
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