Sunday, November 06, 2011

Premieres and Notables: November 7-13, 2011

Monday, 11/7

Poppy Cat; Sprout. 6 pm CST. Series Premiere.

So, last week, How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST) had the return of the Slutty Pumpkin.  This week, the Slap Bet rears its ugly head again.  Not sure who gets it, but I think Marshall still owes Barney two shots across the chops.  And The Ducky Tie also plays a role in the episode.


Tuesday, 11/8

Vietnam in HD; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
This three-part series feature footage shot by the soldiers themselves and converted to high-def.

Chuck's Week Off; Cooking Channel. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Chuck Hughes travels the world and eats stuff.


Wednesday 11/9

Jason Lee begins a multi-episode arc as a romantic interest for Maya Rudolph's Ava on Up All Night (NBC; 7 pm CST).
Maybe Lee's presence on the show can do something about making Ava funny...
Hell, I hope Lee makes the show funny... period.  I have been mildly amused, but haven't laughed yet.

Prophets of Science Fiction; Science. 9 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
Exec producer Ridley Scott examines the people and works who made science fiction what it is.
The pilot explores Mary Shelley and her book Frankenstein.


Thursday, 11/10

The Vampire Diaries (The CW; 7 pm CST). Mid-season Finale.

The Secret Circle (The CW; 8 pm CST). Mid-season Finale.

Chef Hunter; Food Network. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
"Culinary recruiter" (I guess it's a real job) Carrie McCully auditions chefs for executive positions at restaurants.


Friday, 11/11

Green Lantern: The Animated Series; Cartoon Network.  6 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I'm not a fan of the look of the series (based on previews I've seen), but it has a ton of potential as a franchise.

Metal Evolution; VH1 Classic.  9 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
The network culminates it's "Heavy Metal Day" (11-11-11-- get it? "Cranking it to 11."?)  This 11-part series looks at where heavy metal came from and where it ended up.

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