Just some quick thoughts on "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC, Wed., 10:00). I know that HIV/AIDS is no laughing matter, but some of the comments Benson and Stabler were making had me snickering throughout the episode.
Unless you're a fan of R&B or Pop music, you probably missed the reference to the hit song "Birthday Sex". Hearing Stabler read the lyrics from a text message was almost as funny as hearing William Shatner reading from Levi Johnston's Twitter feed. But it didn't stop there. What about all the innuendo about male body parts? The guy's screen name was "Big Pete" ... you know, because his character's name was ... Peter ... and he was infecting women with HIV. (Wait for it ... wait for it...I can see the wires connecting!) I can't repeat them all on this semi-kid friendly blog, but trust me - they were funny! And let's not pass by the cautionary tale of how men can find women to prey on via the social networking web site "Faceunion". Lastly, who knew you could hire fake paparazzi to follow you around to make you look like a big shot? I'm sure they made that up for the sake of the storyline, but I'll give it 2 months before someone turns that into the next sensational trend. Rewind: I wonder if that's how Heidi and Spencer became "famous"... paying people to follow them around with cameras.
Sharon Stone is joining the cast for a four-episode arc this season. She'll be playing a District Attorney. What is it with only hiring blond DAs on this show?
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
News Break - Survivor
The cast for the 20th season of "Survivor" has was announced today. Twenty veteran castaways will compete for the $1 million prize in a cycle called "Heroes vs. Villains". The new season premieres Feb. 11 at 8:00 on CBS. Here's a look at the cast:
"Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" by the numbers:
- Number of seasons: 20
- Total number of contestants to play the game: 301
- Number of contestants who have played in multiple seasons: 41
- Number of Heroes and Villains who have played multiple seasons: 8
- Number of winners playing this cycle: 4 (Heroes Tom and J.T.; Villains Sandra and Parvati)
- Number of runners-up this cycle: 7
- Most time spent playing "Survivor": 78 days (Amanda Kimmel)
If you would like a "Heroes vs. Villains" scorecard, e-mail me at tvwatchparty@gmail.com!
Watch this, tape that - Wednesday
It's a slow night tonight. Here's what's on:
Bowl game of the night: GMAC - Central Michigan vs. Troy (ESPN, 7:00).
9:00
Watch this: "People's Choice Awards" (CBS). Queen Latifah hosts the show that recognizes fan favorites in movies, TV and music.
Tape that: "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC). The team tries to track down a man who is knowingly spreading HIV.
See it online: "Modern Family" (abc.com/modernfamily). Benjamin Bratt guest stars as Manny's father.
10:00
Watch this: "Ugly Betty" (ABC). The network finally decided to dig "Betty" out of that shallow grave called Friday nights and put somewhere that people will actually watch it.
Also on: "The Real World: DC" (MTV).
Bowl game of the night: GMAC - Central Michigan vs. Troy (ESPN, 7:00).
9:00
Watch this: "People's Choice Awards" (CBS). Queen Latifah hosts the show that recognizes fan favorites in movies, TV and music.
Tape that: "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC). The team tries to track down a man who is knowingly spreading HIV.
See it online: "Modern Family" (abc.com/modernfamily). Benjamin Bratt guest stars as Manny's father.
10:00
Watch this: "Ugly Betty" (ABC). The network finally decided to dig "Betty" out of that shallow grave called Friday nights and put somewhere that people will actually watch it.
Also on: "The Real World: DC" (MTV).
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Biggest loser ... and not in a good way
For some reason I was wasn't excited about the premiere of "The Biggest Loser". The thought of sitting through 2 hours of this show did not appeal to me at all so I taped it to fast forward through the embarrassment on the faces of the contestants who were made to get on a scale in front of their hometowns. For now, let's check in on ...
"Teen Mom" (MTV, 10:00): For the last few weeks I have been harping on Farrah and her lack of parenting skills ... and I'll be doing it again this week (consistency is key). But for now I need to shine the light on some other lame parents: Lyin' Ryan and Double Zero Gary.
Maci and Ryan, left, are still trying to work things out. They are smart enough to know that living together again is a terrible idea. Too bad for their parents they are splitting time between shacking up in both houses. When the young family goes to have their portrait made, Ryan refuses to smile for the picture. "We look like we hate each other," Maci whines. Pause it: You may not realize it now, sweetie but deep down, you do. I don't understand why these two continue to torture each other with this forced relationship. Ryan did all that begging to get Maci back but it's obvious he doesn't want to have anything to do with being a parent. And now that he's lost his job, it's Maci who's bringing home the bacon while he sits on his ass eating it. I can't even call him a stay-at-home dad because the first chance he gets he's out the door. He even left the house in the early morning hours to avoid tending to crying baby Bentley. Pause it: If I were Maci I would've followed him outside and given him a swift kick to his man berries. Maci's mom suggests they see a counselor and during the session they realize they both have to ask for the help and understanding they want. Blah, blah, blah lady! Put it on a greeting card. Ryan doesn't want help, he wants his freedom.
Gary, Amber's boyfriance, has entered the competition and is working overtime to claim the prize of biggest idiot and laziest father. Amber is living in a motel with their baby and in her quest to get herself away from Gary, she's also moving farther away from her G.E.D. as she misses her classes. He shows up to spend time with Leah, but he never takes her anywhere to give Amber a break. He scoops up the baby, kisses her then promptly returns her to her crib. To convince her to move back in, Gary arranges a candlelit dinner with food from her favorite restaurant - Cracker Barrel. Pause it: First he gives her a $20 Wal-Mart engagement ring, then he fills her up with meatloaf from a country kitchen! What? Were they out of chicken fried steak? Amber relents and moves back home, but only if Gary moves in with his mom. You're a smart one, girly! Make that loser work for it!
Which brings us to baby-making, boyfriend-searching, parent-disrespecting, rhymes with witch Farrah. Oh, to be able to reach through the TV screen!!!! If I could, I would strangle her between my two big toes - I swear I would! She's still going out every night, leaving baby Sophia in the care of her parents. They continue to preach that she can't live the same pre-pregnancy lifestyle, but how about changing the locks on her? How about making her take the baby with her on one of her many dates? Or better yet, how about popping that trollop in her lip the next time she flips off at the mouth? "I wish my parents would stop telling me to be a better mom and just let me be a normal teenager," she gripes. Well guess what honey: having a baby when you're in high school may be the norm, but it's not normal.
I was leading a one-woman hotness parade for Alexander, another oldie but goody Farrah met at a club. Pause it: Did anybody else get goosebumps when he called her out on her parenting skills? She definitely met her match with this guy, and I was so glad he didn't back down in questioning her about not spending time with Sophia. When Farrah asked Alexander if he wanted to meet up the next day, he gave her the ol' "I-have-to-pick-a-friend-up-from-the-airport" line. LOVED IT!! Farrah says she wants to meet a guy who will be cool with her having a kid. I venture to say that a real man would respect her more if she would exhibit some signs of being a responsible mother. An MTV poll shows that 97% of voters think Farrah is too focused on having a social life. If she's not careful, baby Sophia will be calling Farrah by her real first name: B!#*h.
T-Note: After a little bit of digging, I found out that Sophia's dad died in a car accident in December, 2008. Other blogs say that he wanted to be involved in the baby's life but MTV wanted to portray Farrah as 'the single mom'. Just Google the name 'Derek Underwood' and judge for yourselves.
It's been five months since Catelynn gave Carly up for adoption and it sounds like she's having second thoughts. At Tyler's suggestion, she calls her adoption agent who refers her to support group. I've been hard on them in previous blogs, but Catelynn and Tyler are the only couple who ever show love or respect toward each other. It's apparent that making such a hard decision at their young age only strengthened their relationship. And I swear, if they make me cry one more time, I'm going to gouge my eyeball out with a dull spoon.
CHANNEL SURFING
"Teen Mom" (MTV, 10:00): For the last few weeks I have been harping on Farrah and her lack of parenting skills ... and I'll be doing it again this week (consistency is key). But for now I need to shine the light on some other lame parents: Lyin' Ryan and Double Zero Gary.Maci and Ryan, left, are still trying to work things out. They are smart enough to know that living together again is a terrible idea. Too bad for their parents they are splitting time between shacking up in both houses. When the young family goes to have their portrait made, Ryan refuses to smile for the picture. "We look like we hate each other," Maci whines. Pause it: You may not realize it now, sweetie but deep down, you do. I don't understand why these two continue to torture each other with this forced relationship. Ryan did all that begging to get Maci back but it's obvious he doesn't want to have anything to do with being a parent. And now that he's lost his job, it's Maci who's bringing home the bacon while he sits on his ass eating it. I can't even call him a stay-at-home dad because the first chance he gets he's out the door. He even left the house in the early morning hours to avoid tending to crying baby Bentley. Pause it: If I were Maci I would've followed him outside and given him a swift kick to his man berries. Maci's mom suggests they see a counselor and during the session they realize they both have to ask for the help and understanding they want. Blah, blah, blah lady! Put it on a greeting card. Ryan doesn't want help, he wants his freedom.
Gary, Amber's boyfriance, has entered the competition and is working overtime to claim the prize of biggest idiot and laziest father. Amber is living in a motel with their baby and in her quest to get herself away from Gary, she's also moving farther away from her G.E.D. as she misses her classes. He shows up to spend time with Leah, but he never takes her anywhere to give Amber a break. He scoops up the baby, kisses her then promptly returns her to her crib. To convince her to move back in, Gary arranges a candlelit dinner with food from her favorite restaurant - Cracker Barrel. Pause it: First he gives her a $20 Wal-Mart engagement ring, then he fills her up with meatloaf from a country kitchen! What? Were they out of chicken fried steak? Amber relents and moves back home, but only if Gary moves in with his mom. You're a smart one, girly! Make that loser work for it!
Which brings us to baby-making, boyfriend-searching, parent-disrespecting, rhymes with witch Farrah. Oh, to be able to reach through the TV screen!!!! If I could, I would strangle her between my two big toes - I swear I would! She's still going out every night, leaving baby Sophia in the care of her parents. They continue to preach that she can't live the same pre-pregnancy lifestyle, but how about changing the locks on her? How about making her take the baby with her on one of her many dates? Or better yet, how about popping that trollop in her lip the next time she flips off at the mouth? "I wish my parents would stop telling me to be a better mom and just let me be a normal teenager," she gripes. Well guess what honey: having a baby when you're in high school may be the norm, but it's not normal.
I was leading a one-woman hotness parade for Alexander, another oldie but goody Farrah met at a club. Pause it: Did anybody else get goosebumps when he called her out on her parenting skills? She definitely met her match with this guy, and I was so glad he didn't back down in questioning her about not spending time with Sophia. When Farrah asked Alexander if he wanted to meet up the next day, he gave her the ol' "I-have-to-pick-a-friend-up-from-the-airport" line. LOVED IT!! Farrah says she wants to meet a guy who will be cool with her having a kid. I venture to say that a real man would respect her more if she would exhibit some signs of being a responsible mother. An MTV poll shows that 97% of voters think Farrah is too focused on having a social life. If she's not careful, baby Sophia will be calling Farrah by her real first name: B!#*h.
T-Note: After a little bit of digging, I found out that Sophia's dad died in a car accident in December, 2008. Other blogs say that he wanted to be involved in the baby's life but MTV wanted to portray Farrah as 'the single mom'. Just Google the name 'Derek Underwood' and judge for yourselves.
It's been five months since Catelynn gave Carly up for adoption and it sounds like she's having second thoughts. At Tyler's suggestion, she calls her adoption agent who refers her to support group. I've been hard on them in previous blogs, but Catelynn and Tyler are the only couple who ever show love or respect toward each other. It's apparent that making such a hard decision at their young age only strengthened their relationship. And I swear, if they make me cry one more time, I'm going to gouge my eyeball out with a dull spoon.
CHANNEL SURFING
- Maybe it's because I'm blogging while my stomach sits on my lap or maybe it's the way they kick people off before they even lose a pound, but "The Biggest Loser" (NBC, 8:00) is becoming more annoying than inspiring. First of all, can we please cut the show down to one hour. You could lose the 15 minutes of product placements, the 25 minutes of watching people sweat and vomit and that's already 40 minutes trimmed off. I mean, this is a weight loss show right? Second of all, Allison is an annoying host. I'm lumping her in with Chris Harrison from "The Bachelor". All they do is repeat the same thing over and over again ... in the most dramatic rose ceremony/weigh in yet.
- "The Good Wife" (CBS, 10:00) is back and I'm starting to see glimpses of "Boston Legal" in the writing, especially when they bring in the raging liberal judge. Same schtick, different political preference.
- "The Cosby Show" (NIK, 4:30 am) will forever and always be my all-time favorite TV show. It's hard to believe Theo was my childhood crush.
Watch this, tape that - Tuesday
Here's what's on:
Bowl game of the night: FedEx Orange Bowl - Iowa vs. Georgia Tech (FOX, 8:00).
8:00
Watch this: "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (NBC). Danny, we hardly knew ye. He's barely off the scale and Bob and Jillian are already back for Season 9 ... and once again tauting the "heaviest cast yet". I'll be the judge of that.
Tape that: "After Armageddon" (History). Not my usual type of show, but given it's a new year I thought I'd sample something different. The show delves into how the world might respond to an apocalypse. And here I was thinking 9/11 showed that already.
9:00
If you're bored with the History Channel, you can flip over to "One Big Happy Family" on TLC, although I'm not sure you'll be pleased with that choice.
10:00
Watch this: "Teen Mom" (MTV). If Farrah doesn't shape up soon, I'm going to start leaving comments on her MTV blog ... and they won't be kind.
Tape that: "The Good Wife" (CBS). Alicia tackles a divorce case involving the state attorney general's wife. Good luck with that.
See it on second run: "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" (Bravo, 11:00). Tabatha tries to refashion a California salon.
Also on: "Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair" (VH1). It's a repeat of Monday's show, but if you like those VH1 dating shows then here's another one for you. This time it's The Entertainer, aka, Frank-Who-Still-Lives-With-His-Parents, who gets to pick a mate. These girls must be living in cars or garbage cans to want to hook up with this guy. I think I'm going to sit this one out.
Bowl game of the night: FedEx Orange Bowl - Iowa vs. Georgia Tech (FOX, 8:00).
8:00
Watch this: "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (NBC). Danny, we hardly knew ye. He's barely off the scale and Bob and Jillian are already back for Season 9 ... and once again tauting the "heaviest cast yet". I'll be the judge of that.
Tape that: "After Armageddon" (History). Not my usual type of show, but given it's a new year I thought I'd sample something different. The show delves into how the world might respond to an apocalypse. And here I was thinking 9/11 showed that already.
9:00
If you're bored with the History Channel, you can flip over to "One Big Happy Family" on TLC, although I'm not sure you'll be pleased with that choice.
10:00
Watch this: "Teen Mom" (MTV). If Farrah doesn't shape up soon, I'm going to start leaving comments on her MTV blog ... and they won't be kind.
Tape that: "The Good Wife" (CBS). Alicia tackles a divorce case involving the state attorney general's wife. Good luck with that.
See it on second run: "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" (Bravo, 11:00). Tabatha tries to refashion a California salon.
Also on: "Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair" (VH1). It's a repeat of Monday's show, but if you like those VH1 dating shows then here's another one for you. This time it's The Entertainer, aka, Frank-Who-Still-Lives-With-His-Parents, who gets to pick a mate. These girls must be living in cars or garbage cans to want to hook up with this guy. I think I'm going to sit this one out.
Teen drama queens
I can't wait until my "grown-up" shows come back. Then I won't feel like such an idiot for getting caught up in these teen-aged stories.
"Make It or Break It" (ABC Family, 9:00): If you missed this show last summer, now is your chance to get in on this guilty pleasure. The story follows a Colorado gym that trains national champions and it's "Mean Girls" meets "Bring It On". Lauren, pictured far left, is the team bitch, Emily is the underdog with the rough upbringing. Payson is the star of the girl's team and Kaylie, right, is the cute one who doesn't know her own potential.
Last season, Lauren lost her virginity to Kaylie's boyfriend Carter, another star gymnast at The Rock. The girls have been best friends since kindergarten so that made the betrayal that much worse. Newcomer Emily broke all the rules to try to make a name for herself and earned the respect of her teammates in the process. Payson made her whole life about gymnastics, but when a back injury threatened to take her out of competition she turned to using cortisone injections. Pause it: On this show, using cortisone is like snorting cocaine. Payson fought off the injury for awhile, but broke her back after falling off the uneven bars at nationals. Her pain was Kaylie's gain as she shocked everyone by taking first place at nationals. Now she's got a manager and long list of gymnasts who want to take her number one spot.
This season kicks off with Kaylie adjusting to her new-found fame. She's got a key to the city and a day named in her honor, but it doesn't ease her guilt about taking Payson's spot. "It's a great day, huh?" she asks Nicky, the top male gymnast and Payson's cortisone dealer. "Says Kaylie Cruz on Kaylie Cruz Day," he replies. Both Kaylie and Payson are putting on brave faces, but neither one of them want to admit they are in a world of denial. Once Payson finally lets it sink in that she'll never compete again, she encourages Kaylie to make no apologies for being a winner. And with that, the countdown begins to see how fast Kaylie will cave under the pressure.
I know this show sounds a little juvenile and I really can't explain it's draw, but it's one of those shows that just sucks you in. At least the acting is better than it was in the earlier episodes. It's worth checking out and I won't tell if you decide to stick around! What happens at Watch Party stays at Watch Party.
"The Secret Life of the American Teenager" (ABC Family, 10:00): Now thi
s is a show I'm not afraid to admit I'm addicted to ... well, used to be addicted to. If this episode is any indication of what the rest of the season will be like then we're in for a bumpy ride.
When the show premiered two seasons ago, it was a fictional version of MTV's "Teen Mom". Amy Juergens, played to perfection by Shailene Woodley, is a high school student who gets pregnant by the school's resident bad ass while they were away at band camp. (Insert "American Pie" joke here). She gives birth to a baby boy and we get to watch her navigate the fine line between being a teenager and motherhood.
It's obvious that since Amy has given birth, the writers are having a hard time trying to come up with other secrets that teenagers have. The show talks mostly about teen sex and I have to say that they made me blush during their conversation about oral sex. I won't go into detail for fear that I'll turn into a pillar of salt. I'm hoping the show gets back to it's roots of teen angst and Amy's struggles of being a teen mom. That is where "The Secret Life" really shines.
Rewind: Yes, that was Mayim Bialik from 90's sitcom "Blossom" playing the school counselor ... Is anyone else annoyed with the way Amy's sister Ashley talks - in that monotone, emotionless voice? I'm on the verge of giving her a cortisone shot just to loosen up her vocal cords ... Note to writers: Please stop trying to find ways to get every teen on the show into one scene. I know that they're all friends and classmates, but kids don't travel in packs of 12 unless they are all wearing the same uniform.
CHANNEL SURFING
"Hoarders" (A&E, 10:00) gave me what I asked for and got back to the filth this week. But for once I wasn't taken in by the disastrous houses or the hoarders. It was the kids that tugged on my heartstrings. You know a kid's got therapy in their future when they are more heartbroken to see the cleaners and organizers leave than they are excited about having a sterile bedroom. Poor Sam was a ball of tears when he realized the crew was almost done. All I could think was "I hope they come back to visit him so he'll have a friend." *Single tear falling*
I watched about 42 seconds of "The Bachelor" (ABC, 8:00) and that was all I needed to know I won't be tuning in this season. I may drop in from time to time, but I can't promise you a rose every week.
It was Ebony who walked away with the job on "I Want to Work for Diddy" (VH1, 10:00). I was really hoping Daniel would get the position as Sean Combs's assistant but alas, it was sour grapes for the young wine steward. Both he and Ebony gave very passionate pleas for the job and I plan to use some of their speeches the next time I'm called upon to give a motivational talk. Best line went something like this: "I'm hungry for this job but when I'm full, I'll be done with you and we can part ways." Doesn't it make you want to go out and get hired just so you can quit?
You had better still be watching "Men of a Certain Age" (TNT, 10:00). I still think there are a few too many cuss words, but they sure know when and how to use them.
"Make It or Break It" (ABC Family, 9:00): If you missed this show last summer, now is your chance to get in on this guilty pleasure. The story follows a Colorado gym that trains national champions and it's "Mean Girls" meets "Bring It On". Lauren, pictured far left, is the team bitch, Emily is the underdog with the rough upbringing. Payson is the star of the girl's team and Kaylie, right, is the cute one who doesn't know her own potential. Last season, Lauren lost her virginity to Kaylie's boyfriend Carter, another star gymnast at The Rock. The girls have been best friends since kindergarten so that made the betrayal that much worse. Newcomer Emily broke all the rules to try to make a name for herself and earned the respect of her teammates in the process. Payson made her whole life about gymnastics, but when a back injury threatened to take her out of competition she turned to using cortisone injections. Pause it: On this show, using cortisone is like snorting cocaine. Payson fought off the injury for awhile, but broke her back after falling off the uneven bars at nationals. Her pain was Kaylie's gain as she shocked everyone by taking first place at nationals. Now she's got a manager and long list of gymnasts who want to take her number one spot.
This season kicks off with Kaylie adjusting to her new-found fame. She's got a key to the city and a day named in her honor, but it doesn't ease her guilt about taking Payson's spot. "It's a great day, huh?" she asks Nicky, the top male gymnast and Payson's cortisone dealer. "Says Kaylie Cruz on Kaylie Cruz Day," he replies. Both Kaylie and Payson are putting on brave faces, but neither one of them want to admit they are in a world of denial. Once Payson finally lets it sink in that she'll never compete again, she encourages Kaylie to make no apologies for being a winner. And with that, the countdown begins to see how fast Kaylie will cave under the pressure.
I know this show sounds a little juvenile and I really can't explain it's draw, but it's one of those shows that just sucks you in. At least the acting is better than it was in the earlier episodes. It's worth checking out and I won't tell if you decide to stick around! What happens at Watch Party stays at Watch Party.
"The Secret Life of the American Teenager" (ABC Family, 10:00): Now thi
s is a show I'm not afraid to admit I'm addicted to ... well, used to be addicted to. If this episode is any indication of what the rest of the season will be like then we're in for a bumpy ride. When the show premiered two seasons ago, it was a fictional version of MTV's "Teen Mom". Amy Juergens, played to perfection by Shailene Woodley, is a high school student who gets pregnant by the school's resident bad ass while they were away at band camp. (Insert "American Pie" joke here). She gives birth to a baby boy and we get to watch her navigate the fine line between being a teenager and motherhood.
It's obvious that since Amy has given birth, the writers are having a hard time trying to come up with other secrets that teenagers have. The show talks mostly about teen sex and I have to say that they made me blush during their conversation about oral sex. I won't go into detail for fear that I'll turn into a pillar of salt. I'm hoping the show gets back to it's roots of teen angst and Amy's struggles of being a teen mom. That is where "The Secret Life" really shines.
Rewind: Yes, that was Mayim Bialik from 90's sitcom "Blossom" playing the school counselor ... Is anyone else annoyed with the way Amy's sister Ashley talks - in that monotone, emotionless voice? I'm on the verge of giving her a cortisone shot just to loosen up her vocal cords ... Note to writers: Please stop trying to find ways to get every teen on the show into one scene. I know that they're all friends and classmates, but kids don't travel in packs of 12 unless they are all wearing the same uniform.
CHANNEL SURFING
"Hoarders" (A&E, 10:00) gave me what I asked for and got back to the filth this week. But for once I wasn't taken in by the disastrous houses or the hoarders. It was the kids that tugged on my heartstrings. You know a kid's got therapy in their future when they are more heartbroken to see the cleaners and organizers leave than they are excited about having a sterile bedroom. Poor Sam was a ball of tears when he realized the crew was almost done. All I could think was "I hope they come back to visit him so he'll have a friend." *Single tear falling*
I watched about 42 seconds of "The Bachelor" (ABC, 8:00) and that was all I needed to know I won't be tuning in this season. I may drop in from time to time, but I can't promise you a rose every week.
It was Ebony who walked away with the job on "I Want to Work for Diddy" (VH1, 10:00). I was really hoping Daniel would get the position as Sean Combs's assistant but alas, it was sour grapes for the young wine steward. Both he and Ebony gave very passionate pleas for the job and I plan to use some of their speeches the next time I'm called upon to give a motivational talk. Best line went something like this: "I'm hungry for this job but when I'm full, I'll be done with you and we can part ways." Doesn't it make you want to go out and get hired just so you can quit?
You had better still be watching "Men of a Certain Age" (TNT, 10:00). I still think there are a few too many cuss words, but they sure know when and how to use them.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Watch this, tape that - Monday
We're still in a bit of a TV drought the first week of 2010, but things pick up in the coming weeks with the premiere of "American Idol" and "24", but here are some shows to get you through:
Bowl Game of the Day: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Boise State vs. TCU (FOX, 8:00).
8:00
Watch this: "Secret Life of the American Teenager" (ABC Family). I know it sounds juvenile but that's because it is. Your other option is to sit through 2 hours of ...
"The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" (ABC). It's Season 14 (did we really need 14?) premier and Jillian-rejected pilot Jake Pavelka gets to pick from a field of 25 desperate, attention-seeking women. I'm giving you fair warning.
Also on: "Heroes" (NBC).
9:00
Watch this: "Make It or Break It" (ABC Family). This show premiered last summer before I started writing my blog. It's set in the cutthroat world of gymnastics and it's definitely worth checking out. One of my guilty pleasures of last summer.
10:00
Watch this: "Hoarders" (A&E). Different story, same filth.
Tape that: "I Want to Work for Diddy" (VH1). You may not think this is a show worth taping, but if you've been following along all season then you'll want to see who Diddy picks as his assistant in this final episode.
"Secret Life" also repeats at 10:00 so if you missed it, you can catch it now.
Bowl Game of the Day: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Boise State vs. TCU (FOX, 8:00).
8:00
Watch this: "Secret Life of the American Teenager" (ABC Family). I know it sounds juvenile but that's because it is. Your other option is to sit through 2 hours of ...
"The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" (ABC). It's Season 14 (did we really need 14?) premier and Jillian-rejected pilot Jake Pavelka gets to pick from a field of 25 desperate, attention-seeking women. I'm giving you fair warning.
Also on: "Heroes" (NBC).
9:00
Watch this: "Make It or Break It" (ABC Family). This show premiered last summer before I started writing my blog. It's set in the cutthroat world of gymnastics and it's definitely worth checking out. One of my guilty pleasures of last summer.
10:00
Watch this: "Hoarders" (A&E). Different story, same filth.
Tape that: "I Want to Work for Diddy" (VH1). You may not think this is a show worth taping, but if you've been following along all season then you'll want to see who Diddy picks as his assistant in this final episode.
"Secret Life" also repeats at 10:00 so if you missed it, you can catch it now.
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