Finally, a day worth blogging about. Here's what's on:
8:00
Watch this: "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" (CBS). Yay! My favorite reality TV show is back! The 20th season begins with 20 former castaways stranded in Samoa fighting for redemption. 2 hour premiere.
Tape that: "The Deep End" (ABC). I gave this show another shot and it's not hideous, but it is not Emmy material either. Mindless entertainment.
9:00
Watch this: "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC). A restaurant roof collapses on Valentine's Day.
See it online: "The Office" (NBC). The new CEO arrives.
10:00
Watch this: "Project Runway" (Lifetime). The winning look gets featured on the cover of Marie Claire with Heidi Klum as the model.
Tape that: "Private Practice" (ABC). Sam and Addison are at odds in more ways than one.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Watch this, tape that - Wednesday
Not a whole lot going on tonight. Here are your choices:
8:00
Viewer's choice. I can't find anything on worth watching except a repeat of "Grey's Anatomy" on Lifetime.
9:00
Watch this: "American Idol" (FOX). Hollywood week continues with the second heat of golden-ticket winners.
Tape that: "Criminal Minds" (CBS). The team hunts for an unsub who murders his victims in public places, hoping to cause widespread panic.
See it online: "Modern Family" (ABC).
*"Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) is a repeat.
10:00
Watch this: "Ugly Betty" (ABC). Betty tries to make the best of a Fashion Week assignment when she spots a hot new designer.
Tape that: "Psych" (USA). Juliet asks Gus to help find an old boyfriend.
See it online: "CSI: NY" (CBS). A racer dies when his car explodes on a New York street.
Also on: "Shear Genius" (Bravo).
8:00
Viewer's choice. I can't find anything on worth watching except a repeat of "Grey's Anatomy" on Lifetime.
9:00
Watch this: "American Idol" (FOX). Hollywood week continues with the second heat of golden-ticket winners.
Tape that: "Criminal Minds" (CBS). The team hunts for an unsub who murders his victims in public places, hoping to cause widespread panic.
See it online: "Modern Family" (ABC).
*"Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) is a repeat.
10:00
Watch this: "Ugly Betty" (ABC). Betty tries to make the best of a Fashion Week assignment when she spots a hot new designer.
Tape that: "Psych" (USA). Juliet asks Gus to help find an old boyfriend.
See it online: "CSI: NY" (CBS). A racer dies when his car explodes on a New York street.
Also on: "Shear Genius" (Bravo).
Let the games begin
The Olympics start Friday and NBC is not skimping on the Oly-themed shows. But we'll get to that later. I need a minute to finish gagging on all their "inspirational motivation". VOMITING!
"Lost" (ABC, 9:00): I finally figured out what they are doing this season. Aside from trying to give me a brain aneurysm, the writers are using a storytelling tactic called "flash-sideways". It's a season of "what ifs" vs. "what is" and the stories run parallel. Tonight's episode peel back the many layers of Kate and reveal how she and Claire would have crossed paths off the island.
After breaking free from the federal agent, Kate hijacks a cab with Claire in the backseat. Pause it: Obviously they are still in 2004 because there is no way a woman in handcuffs would get past airport security. *Montage of the shoe bomber, the underwear bomber and me sneaking my extra ounces of liquid onto the plane* On second thought ...
Ever since Claire disappeared on the island, Kate has been baby Aaron's second mom. After they were rescued, she passed him off as her own and raised him until they returned to the island. In the present, Claire was in Los Angeles to give her baby up for adoption but the couple backed out of the deal. She goes into labor and it's Kate who's by her side when she gives birth, just like she was on the island. Rewind: Did you catch that the man who delivered her baby, Dr. Goodspeed, was actually Ethan Rom? He's the man that kidnapped Claire on the island. Creepy!
I'm enjoying how the show is tying in how the characters would've still been connected even if Flight 815 hadn't crashed. It's also giving us a glimpse of how their lives would've been reshaped. In March, we'll get to see episodes centered around Ben (Mar. 9), Sawyer (Mar. 16) and Sun/Jin (Mar. 30). Executive producer Carlton Cuse urges viewer to forget about everything you've learned from previous seasons' flashbacks. "All that matters now are the flash-sideways stories," he says.
"The Biggest Loser" (NBC, 8:00): The teams head to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado to get inspiration from some of the country's top athletes. The teams move from pairs to individuals with two people getting eliminated this week. The person who falls below the red line goes home automatically and the two people below the yellow line are put to an elimination vote.
We already know that NBC is airing the Olympics. Do we really need to be subjected to an Olympic-themed episode of "Biggest Loser"? The only thing worth caring about was that hot potato figure skater. His name is not important. Just believe me when I say I'll be leading a one woman hotness parade for him during the pairs figure skating competition. He was smokin'!
At the weigh-in, the Red Team's Melissa gains a pound and is automatically sent home. Bye Bye. See ya! Don't let the door hit cha! I haven't disliked a contestant this much since Heba from a few seasons ago. Orange Team's Cheryl and Darrell from the Black Team fall below the yellow line and get a chance to fight to stay in an elimination challenge. They must keep their "Olympic torch" lit in a weird balancing act. Really? The results? To be continued.
Last chance rant: NBC, your pockets are showing! The network must be really hard up for money with all the freaking product placement ads on this show. If Bob tells me one more time to chew Extra Sugar-free gum I'm going to mash his face into my armpit and continue to eat my cake and ice cream. And how much do I hate Allison Sweeney as the host of this show? She's completely useless.
CHANNEL SURFING
Ellen's comic relief kept the mood light as the judges crushed the dreams of instant fame seekers on "American Idol" (FOX, 8:00). "You frightened me! Sexy and scary ... it's a fine line," she tells the obnoxious Skiiboski. I really wanted to see small town girl Vanessa Wolfe (of aeroplane fame) to make it through, but her nerves got the best of her. Best performance of the night was Janell Wheeler singing "American Boy" on acoustic guitar.
After these messages: Toyota is eating a big helping of humble pie, kind of like those Dominos Pizza commercials where they admit their crusts taste like cardboard, except Toyota's mistake might kill you ... I absolutely LOVE the Volkswagon "slugbug color" commersh. It was my favorite Super Bowl ad.
"Lost" (ABC, 9:00): I finally figured out what they are doing this season. Aside from trying to give me a brain aneurysm, the writers are using a storytelling tactic called "flash-sideways". It's a season of "what ifs" vs. "what is" and the stories run parallel. Tonight's episode peel back the many layers of Kate and reveal how she and Claire would have crossed paths off the island.After breaking free from the federal agent, Kate hijacks a cab with Claire in the backseat. Pause it: Obviously they are still in 2004 because there is no way a woman in handcuffs would get past airport security. *Montage of the shoe bomber, the underwear bomber and me sneaking my extra ounces of liquid onto the plane* On second thought ...
Ever since Claire disappeared on the island, Kate has been baby Aaron's second mom. After they were rescued, she passed him off as her own and raised him until they returned to the island. In the present, Claire was in Los Angeles to give her baby up for adoption but the couple backed out of the deal. She goes into labor and it's Kate who's by her side when she gives birth, just like she was on the island. Rewind: Did you catch that the man who delivered her baby, Dr. Goodspeed, was actually Ethan Rom? He's the man that kidnapped Claire on the island. Creepy!
I'm enjoying how the show is tying in how the characters would've still been connected even if Flight 815 hadn't crashed. It's also giving us a glimpse of how their lives would've been reshaped. In March, we'll get to see episodes centered around Ben (Mar. 9), Sawyer (Mar. 16) and Sun/Jin (Mar. 30). Executive producer Carlton Cuse urges viewer to forget about everything you've learned from previous seasons' flashbacks. "All that matters now are the flash-sideways stories," he says.
"The Biggest Loser" (NBC, 8:00): The teams head to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado to get inspiration from some of the country's top athletes. The teams move from pairs to individuals with two people getting eliminated this week. The person who falls below the red line goes home automatically and the two people below the yellow line are put to an elimination vote.
We already know that NBC is airing the Olympics. Do we really need to be subjected to an Olympic-themed episode of "Biggest Loser"? The only thing worth caring about was that hot potato figure skater. His name is not important. Just believe me when I say I'll be leading a one woman hotness parade for him during the pairs figure skating competition. He was smokin'!
At the weigh-in, the Red Team's Melissa gains a pound and is automatically sent home. Bye Bye. See ya! Don't let the door hit cha! I haven't disliked a contestant this much since Heba from a few seasons ago. Orange Team's Cheryl and Darrell from the Black Team fall below the yellow line and get a chance to fight to stay in an elimination challenge. They must keep their "Olympic torch" lit in a weird balancing act. Really? The results? To be continued.
Last chance rant: NBC, your pockets are showing! The network must be really hard up for money with all the freaking product placement ads on this show. If Bob tells me one more time to chew Extra Sugar-free gum I'm going to mash his face into my armpit and continue to eat my cake and ice cream. And how much do I hate Allison Sweeney as the host of this show? She's completely useless.
CHANNEL SURFING
Ellen's comic relief kept the mood light as the judges crushed the dreams of instant fame seekers on "American Idol" (FOX, 8:00). "You frightened me! Sexy and scary ... it's a fine line," she tells the obnoxious Skiiboski. I really wanted to see small town girl Vanessa Wolfe (of aeroplane fame) to make it through, but her nerves got the best of her. Best performance of the night was Janell Wheeler singing "American Boy" on acoustic guitar.
After these messages: Toyota is eating a big helping of humble pie, kind of like those Dominos Pizza commercials where they admit their crusts taste like cardboard, except Toyota's mistake might kill you ... I absolutely LOVE the Volkswagon "slugbug color" commersh. It was my favorite Super Bowl ad.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Watch this, tape that - Tuesday
Here are some choices for the night:
8:00
Watch this: "American Idol" (FOX). Hollywood Week finally begins and we get to see what Ellen will bring to the judges table. She'd better not disappoint!
Tape that: "The Biggest Loser" (NBC). It's a 2-hour show, so it may get in the way of watching/taping "Lost". But if you don't want to sit through the repetitive product placements then you'd be wise to hit record.
9:00
Watch this: "Past Life" (FOX). I have never heard of this show, but the preview looks interesting. A teen recalls witnessing a murder-abduction.
Tape that: "Lost" (ABC). I'm so glad I taped this last week since I had to watch the ending multiple times. This week's episode is Kate-centric.
10:00
Watch this: "Teen Mom" (MTV). Unseen footage from the season.
Tape that: "The Michael Vick Project" (BET). I haven't had a chance to see last week's episode so I'm playing catch up.
See it On Demand: "The Good Wife" (CBS). All the goodness with little commercial interruption.
See it on second run: "Millionaire Matchmaker" (Bravo). Nobody tells it like it is the way Patti does. Loves it!
8:00
Watch this: "American Idol" (FOX). Hollywood Week finally begins and we get to see what Ellen will bring to the judges table. She'd better not disappoint!
Tape that: "The Biggest Loser" (NBC). It's a 2-hour show, so it may get in the way of watching/taping "Lost". But if you don't want to sit through the repetitive product placements then you'd be wise to hit record.
9:00
Watch this: "Past Life" (FOX). I have never heard of this show, but the preview looks interesting. A teen recalls witnessing a murder-abduction.
Tape that: "Lost" (ABC). I'm so glad I taped this last week since I had to watch the ending multiple times. This week's episode is Kate-centric.
10:00
Watch this: "Teen Mom" (MTV). Unseen footage from the season.
Tape that: "The Michael Vick Project" (BET). I haven't had a chance to see last week's episode so I'm playing catch up.
See it On Demand: "The Good Wife" (CBS). All the goodness with little commercial interruption.
See it on second run: "Millionaire Matchmaker" (Bravo). Nobody tells it like it is the way Patti does. Loves it!
What's wrong with this picture?
Seriously, I think I have lost all will to blog. I watch the shows. I take the notes. And when it comes time to write ... crickets. A man falling from space on "CSI: Miami"? Really? A hoarder with a special-needs kid? It was more like an episode of "Intervention". Even "Damages" was one of those throw away episodes that didn't reveal anything important to the story. And don't get me started on the mess that has become "24". Jack gets "stabbed" then recovers fast enough to fling the knife and hit a man square in the voice box. I think the body count is at 45 this season.
I don't know if I'm just bored with what's on or if the Watch Party needs some spicing up. Pause it: Buying a 32" LCD TV didn't do the trick. I'm hoping the return of "The Amazing Race" and "Survivor" will get my juices flowing again. Do they make a little blue pill to get my TV mojo up? Just asking ...
I don't know if I'm just bored with what's on or if the Watch Party needs some spicing up. Pause it: Buying a 32" LCD TV didn't do the trick. I'm hoping the return of "The Amazing Race" and "Survivor" will get my juices flowing again. Do they make a little blue pill to get my TV mojo up? Just asking ...
Monday, February 8, 2010
Watch this, tape that - Monday
I'm really trying to get back into the habit of blogging, but last week's shows left me a little bored. And don't even get me started on "Lost"! I'm still nursing that headache. I had to watch the last 20 minutes at least 3 times to see if I had missed any clues. Here's what's on tonight:
8:00
Watch this: "Secret Life of the American Teenager" (ABC Family). Amy seeks kissing tips. We already know she needs pointers on safe sex as well.
9:00
Watch this: "Make It or Break It" (ABC Family). The girls accompany Payson to her high school prom.
Tape that: "24" (FOX). Sucky doesn't even begin to explain how bad this season is. Sure Jack Bauer can save a city from the brink of destruction. The real test is can he save this show.
Catch it later: "Celebrity Fit Club" (VH1). Who wouldn't want to see Bobby Brown and Kevin Federline sweatin' to the oldies?
10:00
Watch this: "CSI: Miami" (CBS). The team leaves earth to solve a murder aboard a private space shuttle. Hopefully they leave Horatio up there.
Tape that: "Damages" (FX). I like to curl up with this one. Loving this season!
See it later: "Hoarders" (A&E). You could trade this for "CSI: Miami" if you don't want to wait until 2 a.m. to see.
8:00
Watch this: "Secret Life of the American Teenager" (ABC Family). Amy seeks kissing tips. We already know she needs pointers on safe sex as well.
9:00
Watch this: "Make It or Break It" (ABC Family). The girls accompany Payson to her high school prom.
Tape that: "24" (FOX). Sucky doesn't even begin to explain how bad this season is. Sure Jack Bauer can save a city from the brink of destruction. The real test is can he save this show.
Catch it later: "Celebrity Fit Club" (VH1). Who wouldn't want to see Bobby Brown and Kevin Federline sweatin' to the oldies?
10:00
Watch this: "CSI: Miami" (CBS). The team leaves earth to solve a murder aboard a private space shuttle. Hopefully they leave Horatio up there.
Tape that: "Damages" (FX). I like to curl up with this one. Loving this season!
See it later: "Hoarders" (A&E). You could trade this for "CSI: Miami" if you don't want to wait until 2 a.m. to see.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Watch this, tape that - Weekend
It's Super Bowl weekend. Enough said.
FRIDAY
8:00
Watch this: "Supernanny" (ABC): A couple with four kids, including 3-year-old triplets, need Jo's help.
Tape that: "Ghost Whisperer" (CBS): Whomever the ghost, I'm sure Melinda will be running around in a skimpy nightgown.
9:00
Watch this: "Medium" (CBS): Allison sees the face of the same man on every person she encounters, including husband Joe.
SATURDAY
10:00
Watch this: "48 Hours Mystery" (CBS): It's just interesting!
SUNDAY
3:25
Watch this: "Super Bowl XLIV" (CBS): Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints. GO SAINTS!
7:00
Watch this: "Undercover Boss" (CBS): Executives work undercover in their own companies. I can tell this is going to become one of my favorite shows!
FRIDAY
8:00
Watch this: "Supernanny" (ABC): A couple with four kids, including 3-year-old triplets, need Jo's help.
Tape that: "Ghost Whisperer" (CBS): Whomever the ghost, I'm sure Melinda will be running around in a skimpy nightgown.
9:00
Watch this: "Medium" (CBS): Allison sees the face of the same man on every person she encounters, including husband Joe.
SATURDAY
10:00
Watch this: "48 Hours Mystery" (CBS): It's just interesting!
SUNDAY
3:25
Watch this: "Super Bowl XLIV" (CBS): Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints. GO SAINTS!
7:00
Watch this: "Undercover Boss" (CBS): Executives work undercover in their own companies. I can tell this is going to become one of my favorite shows!
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