Monday, 7/30
My Boys; TBS. 9 & 9:30 pm CST. Series Return.
Hey! A basic cable comedy that isn't pure crap! Actually, this is a pretty good (and funny) show. Jordana Spiro is a great lead, and the supporting actors (particularly the always funny Jim Gaffigan and one of my favorites: Kyle Howard) are very solid. Recommended.
Tuesday, 7/31
Flipping Out; Bravo. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Yet another reality series about a real-estate investor. This time, though the investor is a little wild. I'm sure that's what makes it so essential to add to the already over saturated "flipping" genre.
Murder; Spike. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Two teams of amateurs try to piece together the evidence to solve murders recreated from police files. I'm sure it'll be good; it's on Spike...
Wednesday, 8/1
The Nine returns to burn off the final episodes filmed but never aired (ABC, 9 pm). I liked the show (loved the pilot; one of the best I've ever watched), so I'll check it out.
Thursday, 8/2
Indie Sex; IFC. 11 pm. Series Premiere.
Four-part series that examines the debate over what's too graphic for film and television. I'm glad more and more people are asking this question (check out the DVD This Film is Not Yet Rated to get a look at the problem), and I'm pretty pissed I don't get this channel.
Friday, 8/3
Meerkat Manor Re-Cap Special; Animal Planet. 7:30. Special/recap.
This special recaps the past adventures of the meerkats before next week's season premiere. I checked out the series when it premiered and wasn't hooked (admittedly, I didn't give it a fair chance), but that just places me in the minority. I've heard nothing but rave reviews of this show. Might be worth checking out.
Saturday, 8/4
Fallen; ABC Family. 7 pm. Mini-series.
I don't fully understand this thing. I think a TV-movie about a half-man/half-angel was made last year that became successful enough to continue the story, and tonight and tomorrow have the last two parts? Best I can tell, the first movie airs tonight at 5; the new Part 2 at 7 tonight, and the new Part 3 tomorrow at 7.
Jekyll; BBC America. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
BBC America updates another classic. This time, a descendant of Dr. Jekyll must try to live a normal life despite his "other side".
Grand Slam; GSN. 6 pm. Series Premiere.
Dennis Miller hosts this quiz show, which pits 16 former game show winners against each other.
Masters of Science Fiction; ABC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Some of the best authors of science fiction have their stories receive the TV treatment in this anthology series, starring a number of TV actors.
Sunday, 8/5
Two IFC series begin their second seasons. The Business (10 pm) and The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (10:30 pm).
The Company; TNT. 7 pm. Mini-series.
This six-hour mini-series (2 hrs each of the next three Sundays) adapts Robert Littell's novel about the rise of the CIA during the Cold War. It stars Chris O'Donnell, Alfred Molina, and Michael Keaton (I'm so there).
Taboo; National Geographic. 8 & 9 pm. Season premiere.
The second season begins for the show that looks at "odd" customs from around the world.
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane; Style. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Another reality series centered around a diva. When will this insanity end?
And my favorite thing I've watched all summer is repeating tonight: the "Turn the Other Cheek" episode of Moral Orel (from 11:15-11:30 on [adult swim]). It is riotous. I wrote about it before right here. (Go ahead and click the link-- I'll wait). So if that wasn't enough incentive-- tape, DVR, or just watch this episode!!!
And the Pro Football season begins with the Saints and the Steelers facing off in the Hall of Fame Game. Not that I care-- I am just reminding myself that I need to get my crap together for the upcoming Fantasy Season. I've got a title to defend, you know...
1 comment:
Thank you for the information. Talking about Bravo's Flipping Out", I though finally there is an interesting character on a reality show instead of the usual people trying to out smart each other and just acting stupid. Tori seem like a genuine person (and she’s not bad to look at.) While Jeff seems like kind of a self-involved jerk, Tori seems to ground him and put him in his place. I hope she makes more predictions in the future – maybe it will make Jeff a little less all about himself.
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