Monday, December 21, 2009

Premieres and Notables; December 21-27, 2009

Monday, 12/21

The Sing Off (NBC; 7 pm CST)  Season Finale

The Closer (TNT; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.


Wednesday, 12/23

I've talked up Glee before, and today FOX is airing two of the best eps of the season.  At 7 pm CST, they air the episode where Kurt attempts to join the football team (highlighted wonderfully by Mike O'Malley's role as Kurt's father) and at 8 pm, the episode that guest-starred Kristen Chenowith airs.

Glee has a number of imperfections, but when it hits the a nice, emotional, element, it's the best show on TV.  Both of these episodes hit that emotional element.  When Kurt told his dad he was gay, I have to say I did not expect the reaction his father gave back.  Surprising, and extremely well written as well as acted.


Thursday, 12/24

NBC airs It's a Wonderful Life at 7 pm.  Sure, it's a little hokey-- but, c'mon, it can still bring a tear to your eye.  And even if you're a cold-hearted bastard, you have to admire Jimmy Stewart's work.  It sure was a different time then.  There is only one actor who might be able to pull off that role now... George Clooney.


Friday, 12/25

TBS runs its annual 24-hr A Christmas Story marathon, beginning at 5 am CST.
I just watched the film a week ago (after a few years), and it just gets more brilliant as I get older.


Saturday, 12/26

5 Ingredient Fix; Food Network.  11:30 am CST. Season Premiere.


Sunday, 12/27

Brothers (FOX; 6:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
"Season Finale"...  Yeah, right. 
Hey, when Joe Buck has the stones to rip on the show on his HBO series-- mere feet from Brothers star Michael Strahan-- and Strahan doesn't kick his ass, I think the writing is on the wall. 
This will be the series finale.

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