Sorry-- I'm typing this one up before I get Entertainment Weekly, which has the more obscure shows listed. Hopefully, I won't miss too much.
Monday, 10/6
Prison Break (FOX; 8 pm): Gretchen + T-Bag = an even more exciting season.
Wednesday, 10/8
The Tony Rock Project; My Network TV. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Chris' little brother gets his own show. No idea what it's about.
Thursday, 10/9
Kath & Kim; NBC. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Molly Shannon stars as a divorce who has her home invaded when her spoiled daughter moves back in. I watched a few eps of the original Australian show, and it was cute, but not enough for me to keep watching. NBC is pushing this show hard, and that usually means it's not that great when they're filling space on Thursdays.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; CBS. 8 pm. 9th Season Premiere.
The gang (even Sara) comes together to solve the crime of who shot Warrick.
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday; NBC. 8:31 pm. Mini-series.
Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler anchor a three-week Thursday version of their SNL routine. Let's hope they put more time into their show than they did on their title...
Life on Mars; ABC. 9:01. Series Premiere.
Jason O'Mara stars as NYPD detective Sam Tyler, who gets into an accident and finds himself in 1973 New York. I haven't seen the original British show yet, but I heard it was pretty good. Doesn't mean this one will be good, either, but it does prove that the odd premise can work.
Friday, 10/10
WWE Smackdown; My Network TV. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Degrassi: The Next Generation; The N. 7 pm. 8th Season Premiere.
The Starter Wife; USA. 8 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
Saturday, 10/11
Dogs 101/Cats 101; Animal Planet. 7 pm. 10-episode series.
Eight eps devoted to dogs and two to cats.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Addition to Notables: Venture & Costas
Just flipped through my upcoming recordings on the DVR and came across two fun episodes.
First, on Monday night, there's the "Assassinanny 911" episode of The Venture Brothers (adult swim/Cartoon Network; 11:30 pm CST). I am 99.9% sure that's the ep with one of my favorite scenes of all time: when Dean gets mouth to mouth and then runs around screaming that the Apaches are back (check out the ep-- I won't ruin it here).
Next, on Tuesday, is the newest episode of Costas Now (HBO, 8 pm). This ep features Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. This is mandatory viewing for a number of reasons: it has two of the greatest baseball players-- and men-- who ever stepped onto the field; two men who were instrumental in the race issues sports had at the time; and the fact that Bob Costas is an amazing talent who absolutely loves baseball in general and those two men in particular. I'm not much of a baseball fan, but I will be glued to my couch. This promises to be amazing television. Do not miss it.
(Note: those of you recording this would be smart to extend the recording a good half-hour beyond the hour-long run time. When Costas had the baseball roundtable discussion-- which included Aaron & Mays-- earlier this year, the filming went over by about ten minutes.)
First, on Monday night, there's the "Assassinanny 911" episode of The Venture Brothers (adult swim/Cartoon Network; 11:30 pm CST). I am 99.9% sure that's the ep with one of my favorite scenes of all time: when Dean gets mouth to mouth and then runs around screaming that the Apaches are back (check out the ep-- I won't ruin it here).
Next, on Tuesday, is the newest episode of Costas Now (HBO, 8 pm). This ep features Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. This is mandatory viewing for a number of reasons: it has two of the greatest baseball players-- and men-- who ever stepped onto the field; two men who were instrumental in the race issues sports had at the time; and the fact that Bob Costas is an amazing talent who absolutely loves baseball in general and those two men in particular. I'm not much of a baseball fan, but I will be glued to my couch. This promises to be amazing television. Do not miss it.
(Note: those of you recording this would be smart to extend the recording a good half-hour beyond the hour-long run time. When Costas had the baseball roundtable discussion-- which included Aaron & Mays-- earlier this year, the filming went over by about ten minutes.)
Premieres and Notables; Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2008
Monday, 9/29
Chuck; NBC. 7 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Chuck's finally back. Sure, it's a bit silly, but it's also very charming. This season finds Chuck becoming expendable. Not sure how he still stays involved with things, but I'm sure the show will work it out. Recommended
Life; NBC. 9 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
On a special night, the new season starts. Then the show moves to Fridays at 9 pm (which is where it lands this week, so don't miss it). I'll recommend it for the performances and humor, but I will admit I'm not all about the mystery of Charlie's framing.
And last week's How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7:30) was fantastic, if you missed it (seriously, why do you miss it?-- I mention that show all the time!). Tonight's ep is one of Marshall "quest" episodes, which are always good. This time, he's looking for the place where he had his first NYC hamburger.
Tuesday, 9/30
The IT Crowd; IFC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
This British comedy import revolves around the IT department of a large company. It's supposed to be good, and NBC was looking to make its own version last year. Unfortunately, my cable company doesn't carry the network, so I'm out of luck.
Wednesday, 10/1
Private Practice; ABC. 8 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
This show was horribly disappointing last year (at least the episode and and half I sat through), but producers have promised they've gotten the kinks out and are ready to utilize the strengths of the writers and the actors.
Dirty Sexy Money; ABC. 9:01 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
What was disappointing about this show last year was that the strike ended the season just as the show found its groove. I don't like ultra-rich family soaps, but I do enjoy this one, which Peter Krause holds together very well. It's supposed to get a bit soapier ("dirtier and sexier" from what I read), so I hope that doesn't detract from what I liked about it. But I'll still recommend it.
America's Got Talent (NBC; 8 pm). Season finale.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV (Ch 101). 8 pm. 3rd Season Finale.
If you have DirecTV, you can get a jump on everyone else. If you don't, NBC will be airing the episodes in 2009.
And don't for Do Not Disturb anymore. It got the ax. I made it through 1-1/2 of the 3 eps that aired, and that was giving it more time than it deserved. Total crap.
Thursday, 10/2
Timm Gunn's Guide to Style; Bravo. 10 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
Friday, 10/3
Everybody Hates Chris; The CW. 7 pm. 4th Season Premiere.
It's a crime how this show doesn't seem to get the respect it deserves. It's one of the few (only?) family sitcoms out there. And it's good. Highly Recommended
Ghost Whisperer; CBS. 7 pm. 4th Season Premiere.
Jay Mohr's out, Jamie Kennedy's in.
Wife Swap; ABC. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Cartoon Network. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Sure, the "pilot" film bombed this summer, but I've read that the series is better.
And let's all keep this in perspective: the show is aimed at kids. Not that kids programming precludes quality (check out Phineas & Ferb), but it will be simpler than "old school" Star Wars are used to.
The Ex List; CBS. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Elizabeth Reaser stars as a woman who found out (from a psychic) that she has one year to get married or she may end up alone. And her "true love" is someone she's already dated.
The Game; The CW. 7:30 pm. Season Premiere.
Numb3rs; CBS. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Ironic Iconic America; Bravo. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Supermodel Bar Refaeli and poet Rives travel America. Sounds interesting, but it's on Bravo, so who knows?
Saturday, 10/4
My Big Redneck Wedding; CMT. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
I normally don't mention CMT crap, but this episode features a wedding that has mud bogs and monster trucks. Oh, and the couple are step-siblings.
Sunday, 10/5
4Real; CW. 4 pm. Series Premiere.
A new series that salutes community leaders throughout the world.
America's Funniest Home Videos; ABC. 6 pm. 19th Season Premiere.
Nineteen seasons? That's a lot of nut shots...
Easy Money; The CW. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Laurie Metcalf stars as a woman who runs a loan-shark operation out of her legit business. Judge Reinhold also stars-- and has already gotten some props for his work.
Chuck; NBC. 7 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Chuck's finally back. Sure, it's a bit silly, but it's also very charming. This season finds Chuck becoming expendable. Not sure how he still stays involved with things, but I'm sure the show will work it out. Recommended
Life; NBC. 9 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
On a special night, the new season starts. Then the show moves to Fridays at 9 pm (which is where it lands this week, so don't miss it). I'll recommend it for the performances and humor, but I will admit I'm not all about the mystery of Charlie's framing.
And last week's How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7:30) was fantastic, if you missed it (seriously, why do you miss it?-- I mention that show all the time!). Tonight's ep is one of Marshall "quest" episodes, which are always good. This time, he's looking for the place where he had his first NYC hamburger.
Tuesday, 9/30
The IT Crowd; IFC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
This British comedy import revolves around the IT department of a large company. It's supposed to be good, and NBC was looking to make its own version last year. Unfortunately, my cable company doesn't carry the network, so I'm out of luck.
Wednesday, 10/1
Private Practice; ABC. 8 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
This show was horribly disappointing last year (at least the episode and and half I sat through), but producers have promised they've gotten the kinks out and are ready to utilize the strengths of the writers and the actors.
Dirty Sexy Money; ABC. 9:01 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
What was disappointing about this show last year was that the strike ended the season just as the show found its groove. I don't like ultra-rich family soaps, but I do enjoy this one, which Peter Krause holds together very well. It's supposed to get a bit soapier ("dirtier and sexier" from what I read), so I hope that doesn't detract from what I liked about it. But I'll still recommend it.
America's Got Talent (NBC; 8 pm). Season finale.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV (Ch 101). 8 pm. 3rd Season Finale.
If you have DirecTV, you can get a jump on everyone else. If you don't, NBC will be airing the episodes in 2009.
And don't for Do Not Disturb anymore. It got the ax. I made it through 1-1/2 of the 3 eps that aired, and that was giving it more time than it deserved. Total crap.
Thursday, 10/2
Timm Gunn's Guide to Style; Bravo. 10 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
Friday, 10/3
Everybody Hates Chris; The CW. 7 pm. 4th Season Premiere.
It's a crime how this show doesn't seem to get the respect it deserves. It's one of the few (only?) family sitcoms out there. And it's good. Highly Recommended
Ghost Whisperer; CBS. 7 pm. 4th Season Premiere.
Jay Mohr's out, Jamie Kennedy's in.
Wife Swap; ABC. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Cartoon Network. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Sure, the "pilot" film bombed this summer, but I've read that the series is better.
And let's all keep this in perspective: the show is aimed at kids. Not that kids programming precludes quality (check out Phineas & Ferb), but it will be simpler than "old school" Star Wars are used to.
The Ex List; CBS. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Elizabeth Reaser stars as a woman who found out (from a psychic) that she has one year to get married or she may end up alone. And her "true love" is someone she's already dated.
The Game; The CW. 7:30 pm. Season Premiere.
Numb3rs; CBS. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Ironic Iconic America; Bravo. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Supermodel Bar Refaeli and poet Rives travel America. Sounds interesting, but it's on Bravo, so who knows?
Saturday, 10/4
My Big Redneck Wedding; CMT. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
I normally don't mention CMT crap, but this episode features a wedding that has mud bogs and monster trucks. Oh, and the couple are step-siblings.
Sunday, 10/5
4Real; CW. 4 pm. Series Premiere.
A new series that salutes community leaders throughout the world.
America's Funniest Home Videos; ABC. 6 pm. 19th Season Premiere.
Nineteen seasons? That's a lot of nut shots...
Easy Money; The CW. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Laurie Metcalf stars as a woman who runs a loan-shark operation out of her legit business. Judge Reinhold also stars-- and has already gotten some props for his work.
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