Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Premieres and Notables; April 19-25, 2010
Monday, 4/19
Baggage; GSN. 6:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Jerry Springer hosts this dating game where contestants reveal their "baggage" to their possible dates.
Whoops! TV Guide fooled me last week with this premiere.
But it looks like this week is the premiere of Alyssa Milano's Romantically Challenged (ABC; 9:32 pm).
Dhani Tackles the Globe; Travel Channel. 10 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Damages (FX; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 4/20
Light up a fatty and head over to G4, which airs Dazed and Confused at 2 pm and Half Baked at 4 pm. Then at 6 pm, Attack of the Show airs a new episode, and considering Kevin has made numerous references to smoking weed, I'm sure something will be mentioned about this informal stoner holiday. After AOTS, take a nap-- or rewatch Dazed and Baked -- before comedian Doug Benson's documentary Super High Me airs at 11 pm.
The Lazy Environmentalist; Sundance. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Glee (FOX; 8 pm) airs an episode that incorporates the music of Madonna thoughout the hour. I don't have the love for Madge that many do-- but I do love this show.
Deadliest Warrior; Spike. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Wednesday, 4/21
Accidentally on Purpose (CBS; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Locator (WE; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tacky House; The Style Network. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Queer Eye's Thom Filicia works on homes that made poor decor choices.
[Yes, I know the homes didn't make the choices. I'm trying to be funny.]
Thursday, 4/22
Project Runway (Lifetime; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Ace of Cakes (Food Network; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 4/23
Generator Rex; Cartoon Network. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The creators of Ben 10 bring us a show about a teen who can manipulate his body into machines or weapons.
Boba Fett arrives to get his revenge on Mace Windu on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Cartoon Network; 8 pm CST). What's a kid gonna do against a Jedi Master? Probably not a whole lot-- but Boba does invite friends like Bossk and the bald, albino bounty hunter chick with an attenna from Episode I whose name I can't remember right now along for the fun.
Party Down; Starz. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Gravity; Starz. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A dramedy about a suicide support group. (or maybe I should have phrased as: "a group of suicidal people who support each others recovery".)
Sunday, 4/25
America: The Story of Us; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series
I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I'm sure it'll be cool.
Baggage; GSN. 6:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Jerry Springer hosts this dating game where contestants reveal their "baggage" to their possible dates.
Whoops! TV Guide fooled me last week with this premiere.
But it looks like this week is the premiere of Alyssa Milano's Romantically Challenged (ABC; 9:32 pm).
Dhani Tackles the Globe; Travel Channel. 10 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Damages (FX; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 4/20
Light up a fatty and head over to G4, which airs Dazed and Confused at 2 pm and Half Baked at 4 pm. Then at 6 pm, Attack of the Show airs a new episode, and considering Kevin has made numerous references to smoking weed, I'm sure something will be mentioned about this informal stoner holiday. After AOTS, take a nap-- or rewatch Dazed and Baked -- before comedian Doug Benson's documentary Super High Me airs at 11 pm.
The Lazy Environmentalist; Sundance. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Glee (FOX; 8 pm) airs an episode that incorporates the music of Madonna thoughout the hour. I don't have the love for Madge that many do-- but I do love this show.
Deadliest Warrior; Spike. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Wednesday, 4/21
Accidentally on Purpose (CBS; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Locator (WE; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tacky House; The Style Network. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Queer Eye's Thom Filicia works on homes that made poor decor choices.
[Yes, I know the homes didn't make the choices. I'm trying to be funny.]
Thursday, 4/22
Project Runway (Lifetime; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Ace of Cakes (Food Network; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 4/23
Generator Rex; Cartoon Network. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The creators of Ben 10 bring us a show about a teen who can manipulate his body into machines or weapons.
Boba Fett arrives to get his revenge on Mace Windu on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Cartoon Network; 8 pm CST). What's a kid gonna do against a Jedi Master? Probably not a whole lot-- but Boba does invite friends like Bossk and the bald, albino bounty hunter chick with an attenna from Episode I whose name I can't remember right now along for the fun.
Party Down; Starz. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Gravity; Starz. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A dramedy about a suicide support group. (or maybe I should have phrased as: "a group of suicidal people who support each others recovery".)
Sunday, 4/25
America: The Story of Us; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series
I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I'm sure it'll be cool.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
AOTS: Munn & Duke go Hot tubbing
They actually hosted the entire show in the hot tub. Great stuff.
And the best part? When Clark says he wants to dip his balls in it. You cannot go wrong with a line from The State.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday Trailer: Jack's Films Leaks New Twilight Trailer
Obviously, it's not real-- but it's funny...
"Da-Ko-Tah Fanning."
"Da-Ko-Tah Fanning."
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Tables Have Turned
For years, Captain Kirk had his way with any two-bit tramp who got within his magnetism.
But he's not doing the riding in this clip.
But he's not doing the riding in this clip.
Premieres and Notables; April 12-18, 2010
Monday, 4/12
Life Unexpected (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
It was a bit (a lot) overdone at times, but I'll miss this one until the Fall (hopefully).
Romantically Challenged; ABC. 8:32 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Alyssa Milano stars in this dating comedy.
Tuesday, 4/13
Melrose Place (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Uh... CW? I know you're new in the game, but most networks end their seasons in May.
Glee; FX. 8:28 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
Yeah, the "Gleeks" (hardcore fans of Glee) are annoying, but I do really like this show.
The Big Gay Sketch Show; Logo. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
9 by Design; Bravo. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A married couple design team raises their seven kids.
Wednesday, 4/14
Human Target (FOX; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Guest-starring Lee Majors.
Ugly Betty (ABC; 9:01 pm CST). Series Finale.
Betty isn't ugly anymore, so they're ending the show.
If she ends up with Daniel just because of lazy writing, I'll be pissed.
Thursday, 4/15
The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central; 9:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 4/16
Spartacus: Blodd and Sand (Starz; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Spartacus unleashes Hell on his masters.
Saturday, 4/17
Doctor Who; BBC America. 8 pm CST. 5th Season Premiere.
A new Doctor, a new companion, and a new show runner. There's lots that could go wrong here.
But I've got a lot of faith in the new guard continuing where (re)creator Russell T. Davies and previous Doctors Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant left off.
Matt Smith has gigantic shoes to fill as the 11th Doctor in the series, but anyone would have a tough time following Tennant's legendary run. This newest incarnation of The Doctor gets thrown into an adventure right after the opening credits, so it shouldn't be too long before we see what he's made of.
Word is Smith's Doctor will be a little more open to romance-- and his adventures will be more dark and fanciful.
Oh-- and the Daleks return this season and are "worse than ever".
I'm in the middle of Tennant's run right now in my viewing, and I have to highly recommend this show. Classic science fiction storytelling in a very modern way. Great stuff.
Sunday, 4/18
The Emeril Lagasse Show; ION. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Bam! Just like that, he gets another show on another network.
Life Unexpected (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
It was a bit (a lot) overdone at times, but I'll miss this one until the Fall (hopefully).
Romantically Challenged; ABC. 8:32 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Alyssa Milano stars in this dating comedy.
Tuesday, 4/13
Melrose Place (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Uh... CW? I know you're new in the game, but most networks end their seasons in May.
Glee; FX. 8:28 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
Yeah, the "Gleeks" (hardcore fans of Glee) are annoying, but I do really like this show.
The Big Gay Sketch Show; Logo. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
9 by Design; Bravo. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A married couple design team raises their seven kids.
Wednesday, 4/14
Human Target (FOX; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Guest-starring Lee Majors.
Ugly Betty (ABC; 9:01 pm CST). Series Finale.
Betty isn't ugly anymore, so they're ending the show.
If she ends up with Daniel just because of lazy writing, I'll be pissed.
Thursday, 4/15
The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central; 9:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 4/16
Spartacus: Blodd and Sand (Starz; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Spartacus unleashes Hell on his masters.
Saturday, 4/17
Doctor Who; BBC America. 8 pm CST. 5th Season Premiere.
A new Doctor, a new companion, and a new show runner. There's lots that could go wrong here.
But I've got a lot of faith in the new guard continuing where (re)creator Russell T. Davies and previous Doctors Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant left off.
Matt Smith has gigantic shoes to fill as the 11th Doctor in the series, but anyone would have a tough time following Tennant's legendary run. This newest incarnation of The Doctor gets thrown into an adventure right after the opening credits, so it shouldn't be too long before we see what he's made of.
Word is Smith's Doctor will be a little more open to romance-- and his adventures will be more dark and fanciful.
Oh-- and the Daleks return this season and are "worse than ever".
I'm in the middle of Tennant's run right now in my viewing, and I have to highly recommend this show. Classic science fiction storytelling in a very modern way. Great stuff.
Sunday, 4/18
The Emeril Lagasse Show; ION. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Bam! Just like that, he gets another show on another network.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Friday Fail: Bacon Rocket
Great idea, unfortunate resolution:
Is it me, or does the smoke alarm going off at the end really cap off this great fail?
Is it me, or does the smoke alarm going off at the end really cap off this great fail?
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Butt Drugs
Don't know if the commercial is real-- but I did check the website.
This IS a real pharmacy.
You can even buy an "I [heart] Butt Drugs" T-shirt.
This IS a real pharmacy.
You can even buy an "I [heart] Butt Drugs" T-shirt.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Tuesday Trailer: Academy Award Nominated Picture
Okay, this isn't a real trailer for a real movie...
...But doesn't it distill all the cliches in award winning movies into an easy 3 minute format?
...But doesn't it distill all the cliches in award winning movies into an easy 3 minute format?
Monday, April 05, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Premieres and Notables; April 5-11, 2010
Monday, 4/5
The Daily Line; Versus. 5 pm CST. Series Premiere.
This nightly sports talk show begins tonight.
Attack of the Show's "Epic April" begins tonight at 6 pm CST on G4. I'm not exactly sure what that means, but the promos they've been showing for the past two months have focused on their past stunts.. Maybe some Best Ofs -- as well as some new ones...?
Runaway Squad; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
An ex-cop finds runaways-- and then helps their families resolve the reasons why the kid had to run away.
Don't know if it's a reality or drama series...
Tuesday, 4/6
Southland (TNT; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
I have no idea if "season finale" (and not series finale) is accurate, but that's what TV Guide called it.
Wednesday, 4/7
And I can't believe I'm mentioning this show, but The Oprah Winfrey Show (syndicated; usually 4 pm CST) has most of the Glee cast on it today. That's how much I like Glee; I'm willing to pimp Oprah's show...
Being Erica (SOAPNet; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Shear Genius (Bravo; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Forest Whitaker guest stars on Criminal Minds (CBS; 9 pm), in what is expected to be a back-door pilot for a spin-off of this show.
Top Chef Masters; Bravo. 10 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 4/8
Bones (FOX; 7 pm CST) celebrates its 100th episode with a story directed by star Daniel Boreanez.
The Marriage Ref (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
I don't think I'm going out on a limb to guess we won't see it back next season.
Friday, 4/9
Garage Mahal; DIY. 8 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Private Chefs of Beverly Hills; Food Network. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Take a guess what it's about...
Sunday, 4/11
Undercover Boss (CBS; 8 pm). Season Finale.
The Tudors; Showtime. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
The final season begins...
Army Wives; Lifetime. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Ax Men (History; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Treme; HBO. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
First things first: it's pronounced: "Trah-May".
A group of New Orleans musicians try to pick up the pieces of their lives-- as well as the pieces of their city-- after Hurricane Katrina.
Like with Justified, I'll list why this is must-see TV:
1. It's an HBO drama. They tend to be pretty good.
2. The show is created by David Simon, the mastermind behind The Wire; which, if you remember what I wrote about it this time last year, is the best show I've ever seen. ...And nearly every critic out there agrees.
3. Simon brings many writers and directors from that outstanding show to this one.
4. Wendell Pierce and Clark Peters star in it. You may know them as The Wire's Bunk and Freamon.
Fantastic.
5. Other actors include: John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Khandi Alexander, and Steve Zahn. Not bad, either.
6. New Orleans musicians get a major spotlight.
7. Simon has already said he's telling New Orleans' story. His only hope is that the people of that fine city consider his show realistic enough to speak for them. He tried very hard to tell Baltimore's story on The Wire, and I think he did.
But he's also a master of telling stories about the human condition. Whether you care about the city or not-- I have a feeling you'll care very deeply for these characters.
The only problem I'm going to have with this how is I haven't yet decided if I am going to watch week-by-week-- or if I'm going to wait until the end of the season to watch them all in a row. I have a feeling I won't be able to wait a week between eps.
The Daily Line; Versus. 5 pm CST. Series Premiere.
This nightly sports talk show begins tonight.
Attack of the Show's "Epic April" begins tonight at 6 pm CST on G4. I'm not exactly sure what that means, but the promos they've been showing for the past two months have focused on their past stunts.. Maybe some Best Ofs -- as well as some new ones...?
Runaway Squad; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
An ex-cop finds runaways-- and then helps their families resolve the reasons why the kid had to run away.
Don't know if it's a reality or drama series...
Tuesday, 4/6
Southland (TNT; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
I have no idea if "season finale" (and not series finale) is accurate, but that's what TV Guide called it.
Wednesday, 4/7
And I can't believe I'm mentioning this show, but The Oprah Winfrey Show (syndicated; usually 4 pm CST) has most of the Glee cast on it today. That's how much I like Glee; I'm willing to pimp Oprah's show...
Being Erica (SOAPNet; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Shear Genius (Bravo; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Forest Whitaker guest stars on Criminal Minds (CBS; 9 pm), in what is expected to be a back-door pilot for a spin-off of this show.
Top Chef Masters; Bravo. 10 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 4/8
Bones (FOX; 7 pm CST) celebrates its 100th episode with a story directed by star Daniel Boreanez.
The Marriage Ref (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
I don't think I'm going out on a limb to guess we won't see it back next season.
Friday, 4/9
Garage Mahal; DIY. 8 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Private Chefs of Beverly Hills; Food Network. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Take a guess what it's about...
Sunday, 4/11
Undercover Boss (CBS; 8 pm). Season Finale.
The Tudors; Showtime. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
The final season begins...
Army Wives; Lifetime. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Ax Men (History; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Treme; HBO. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
First things first: it's pronounced: "Trah-May".
A group of New Orleans musicians try to pick up the pieces of their lives-- as well as the pieces of their city-- after Hurricane Katrina.
Like with Justified, I'll list why this is must-see TV:
1. It's an HBO drama. They tend to be pretty good.
2. The show is created by David Simon, the mastermind behind The Wire; which, if you remember what I wrote about it this time last year, is the best show I've ever seen. ...And nearly every critic out there agrees.
3. Simon brings many writers and directors from that outstanding show to this one.
4. Wendell Pierce and Clark Peters star in it. You may know them as The Wire's Bunk and Freamon.
Fantastic.
5. Other actors include: John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Khandi Alexander, and Steve Zahn. Not bad, either.
6. New Orleans musicians get a major spotlight.
7. Simon has already said he's telling New Orleans' story. His only hope is that the people of that fine city consider his show realistic enough to speak for them. He tried very hard to tell Baltimore's story on The Wire, and I think he did.
But he's also a master of telling stories about the human condition. Whether you care about the city or not-- I have a feeling you'll care very deeply for these characters.
The only problem I'm going to have with this how is I haven't yet decided if I am going to watch week-by-week-- or if I'm going to wait until the end of the season to watch them all in a row. I have a feeling I won't be able to wait a week between eps.
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Tree Cutting Whoops
I love how his wife(?) is filming his efforts. Was she expecting something?
And the commentary as the tree falls was great, "It's falling the wrong way!"
A little late, but helpful nonetheless...
Friday, April 02, 2010
Thursday, April 01, 2010
JUSTIFIED Reminder
I finally got an hour to check out FX's Justified. It was as cool as the commercials made it look.
Here's one I hadn't seen before.
Third ep aired this week. But FX OnDemand still has the first two ep available.
Here's one I hadn't seen before.
Third ep aired this week. But FX OnDemand still has the first two ep available.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Determined Dog
If you fall off, try again...
I love how the little guy falls off, looks around to see if he was spotted, and then climbs back on.
I love how the little guy falls off, looks around to see if he was spotted, and then climbs back on.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Premieres and Notables; March 29- April 4, 2010
Monday, 3/29
10 Things I Hate About You; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
One of my favorite shows of this season airs more new eps after a long hiatus. Recommended.
Greek (ABC Family; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Predator Battleground; Natural Geographic Wild. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Nat Geo lauches a sister network with this show about predators in Africa.
Saving Grace; TNT. 9 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
The last season of this series starts tonight.
Tuesday, 3/30
Future Food; Planet Green. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A show that's looking at how science is changing food.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
The opening two-parter follows Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe's last case before they turn over the show to Saffron Burrows.
V; ABC. 9:02 pm. Mid-season return.
Hopefully it's not returning too late.
Frickin' moneys who schedule for ABC...
WTF? Did they hire the bozos who ran NBC into the ground?
Wednesday, 3/31
In Plain Sight; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 4/1
Fringe; FOX. 8 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
Friday, 4/2
Stargate Universe; USA. 8 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
Miami Medical; CBS. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Jerry Bruckheimer creates a medical drama for the network...
Sunday, 4/4
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom; Animal Planet. 6 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Good Luck Charlie; Disney Channel. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A family has to adjust to a new baby arriving.
How to Make It in America (HBO; 9 pm) Season Finale.
10 Things I Hate About You; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
One of my favorite shows of this season airs more new eps after a long hiatus. Recommended.
Greek (ABC Family; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Predator Battleground; Natural Geographic Wild. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Nat Geo lauches a sister network with this show about predators in Africa.
Saving Grace; TNT. 9 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
The last season of this series starts tonight.
Tuesday, 3/30
Future Food; Planet Green. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A show that's looking at how science is changing food.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
The opening two-parter follows Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe's last case before they turn over the show to Saffron Burrows.
V; ABC. 9:02 pm. Mid-season return.
Hopefully it's not returning too late.
Frickin' moneys who schedule for ABC...
WTF? Did they hire the bozos who ran NBC into the ground?
Wednesday, 3/31
In Plain Sight; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 4/1
Fringe; FOX. 8 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
Friday, 4/2
Stargate Universe; USA. 8 pm CST. Mid-Season Return.
Miami Medical; CBS. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Jerry Bruckheimer creates a medical drama for the network...
Sunday, 4/4
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom; Animal Planet. 6 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Good Luck Charlie; Disney Channel. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A family has to adjust to a new baby arriving.
How to Make It in America (HBO; 9 pm) Season Finale.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday Fail: See Saw Prank
Don't know why they needed to be blindfolded-- unless, of course, it was too look good for the "surprise".
Either way-- had ta hurt...
Either way-- had ta hurt...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Epic Newsroom Fight
Courtesy of a news broadcast in Italy:
And like all great journalists, the anchor keeps himself out of the story.
And like all great journalists, the anchor keeps himself out of the story.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Hawkpanther
I don't know if this is real or not (the website is a little non-specific), but I think it's funny.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
How NOT to Operate a Forklift
An oldie but a goodie German training video.
As graphic as any horror movie.
As graphic as any horror movie.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Premieres and Notables; March 22-28, 2010
Monday, 3/22
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Dancing With the Stars; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
I'm in the middle of reading Buzz Aldrin's book, Magnificent Desolation, and even my increased desire to absorb as much as I can about early space exploration and The Second Man on the Moon is not enough to watch this crap.
Nurse Jackie; Showtime. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
While I don't have the gushing love for it that most people (critics) who've seen it do, I have to say, this is a great show. Hopefully, I'll find a reason to like Jackie this season.
United States of Tara; Showtime. 9:30 CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
With an added personality!
Tuesday, 3/23
V: The Arrival; ABC. 9:06 pm CST. Recap Special.
Just in case the four month long wait since the first four episodes aired has you forgetting stuff, this special will jog your memory in time for the series to resume airing next week.
Wednesday, 3/24
Fly Girls; The CW. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Virgin America "in-flight team members" (formerly known as flight attendents; formerly known as stewardesses) room together in L.A. between flights.
Friday, 3/26
Caprica (Syfy; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Geez-- that was fast. I guess they've put in 10-12 eps, so it's time to rape consumers with overpriced DVD sets... Try to catch this great show while it's free-- or get stuck waiting for the DVDs to drop in price.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution; ABC. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The "Naked Chef" tries to turn around the eating habits of Huntington, WV, which is supposedly the unhealthiest town in America.
Saturday, 3/27
Victorious; Nickelodeon. 8:30 CST. Series Premiere.
Zoey 101's Victoria Justice stars as a new girl at a performing arts school.
Sunday, 3/28
Breakout; National Geographic. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The stories of real-life inmates who broke out of the clink.
Bubba's World; Fuel. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A reality/documentary series following motocross racer James "Bubba" Stewart.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Dancing With the Stars; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
I'm in the middle of reading Buzz Aldrin's book, Magnificent Desolation, and even my increased desire to absorb as much as I can about early space exploration and The Second Man on the Moon is not enough to watch this crap.
Nurse Jackie; Showtime. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
While I don't have the gushing love for it that most people (critics) who've seen it do, I have to say, this is a great show. Hopefully, I'll find a reason to like Jackie this season.
United States of Tara; Showtime. 9:30 CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
With an added personality!
Tuesday, 3/23
V: The Arrival; ABC. 9:06 pm CST. Recap Special.
Just in case the four month long wait since the first four episodes aired has you forgetting stuff, this special will jog your memory in time for the series to resume airing next week.
Wednesday, 3/24
Fly Girls; The CW. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Virgin America "in-flight team members" (formerly known as flight attendents; formerly known as stewardesses) room together in L.A. between flights.
Friday, 3/26
Caprica (Syfy; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Geez-- that was fast. I guess they've put in 10-12 eps, so it's time to rape consumers with overpriced DVD sets... Try to catch this great show while it's free-- or get stuck waiting for the DVDs to drop in price.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution; ABC. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The "Naked Chef" tries to turn around the eating habits of Huntington, WV, which is supposedly the unhealthiest town in America.
Saturday, 3/27
Victorious; Nickelodeon. 8:30 CST. Series Premiere.
Zoey 101's Victoria Justice stars as a new girl at a performing arts school.
Sunday, 3/28
Breakout; National Geographic. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The stories of real-life inmates who broke out of the clink.
Bubba's World; Fuel. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A reality/documentary series following motocross racer James "Bubba" Stewart.
OK GO: This Too Shall Pass
I don't know the band (heard of them; don't know the music), but the video is cool:
Here's a link to Attack of the Show's interview with two of the band members: http://g4tv.com/videos/44506/Ok-Go-on-This-Too-Shall-Pass-Music-Video/
Here's a link to Attack of the Show's interview with two of the band members: http://g4tv.com/videos/44506/Ok-Go-on-This-Too-Shall-Pass-Music-Video/
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Australian Today Show Wii Fail
Man, the Aussie Today Show looks way cooler than ours...
Listen to what they're saying. It helps to put your mind in the gutter...
Listen to what they're saying. It helps to put your mind in the gutter...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday Trailers: Kick Ass: Hit Girl
Yeah, I just did Kick-Ass two weeks ago, but I found both of these funny-- and a bit disturbing...
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
This Dude Earned His Paycheck
Can you imagine that reporter listening in his earpiece?
"Uh, you told Busey to stop by? Really?"
Gotta give Gary credit-- he doesn't talk about "who he's wearing" or whatever nonsense project he's working on...
"Uh, you told Busey to stop by? Really?"
Gotta give Gary credit-- he doesn't talk about "who he's wearing" or whatever nonsense project he's working on...
Premieres and Notables; March 15-21, 2010
Monday, 3/15
Zeke & Luther; Disney XD. 6:30 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Showime; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 3/16
Justified; FX. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Timothy Olyphant plays a deputy who gets reassigned to the hometown he ran away from.
Let's count the ways this show is going to kick all kinds of ass:
1. Olyphant plays A). a lawman with B). a stetson. It worked for him on Deadwood.
2. The Shield's Walton Goggins plays one of Olyphant's main antogonists, a neo-Nazi who likes blowing stuff up.
3. This series is based on an Elmore Leonard novella. Leonard is also a producer for this show.
4. Executive producer Graham Yost was also creator of Boomtown; one of the best network series of the past ten years.
5. It's on FX. Expect this to be more grown-up than the procedurals you see on the Big Four networks..
Wednesday, 3/17
Scrubs (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Considering how well the rest of the ABC comedy line-up has gone over this season-- and how poorly this season of Scrubs has gone over-- it may be safe to predict this is a series finale (which would be the third this show has had the past 3-4 years).
Gary Unmarried (CBS; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
This show hasn't gotten the word if it's coming back in the Fall, either...
Addicted; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A formerly drug-addicted prostitute helps addicts kick their habits.
Ugly Americans; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Animated series about a New York social worker who must help the monsters who move into the city on becoming productive members of society.
Thursday, 3/18
FlashForward (ABC; 7 pm CST) returns afer a long hiatus.
Archer (FX; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday, 3/20
Survivors (BBC America; 8 pm) Season Finale.
Sunday, 3/21
Sunny With a Chance; Disney Channel. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Life; Discovery. 7 pm CST. Mini-series.
An 11-part look at life on Earth, courtesy of the Planet Earth people.
Breaking Bad; AMC. 9 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Kirstie Alley's Big Life; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
No one has benefitted more from weight gain than Kirstie Alley. Remember when she was an actress? Now she's got cameras following her around for a reality show...
Zeke & Luther; Disney XD. 6:30 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Showime; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 3/16
Justified; FX. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Timothy Olyphant plays a deputy who gets reassigned to the hometown he ran away from.
Let's count the ways this show is going to kick all kinds of ass:
1. Olyphant plays A). a lawman with B). a stetson. It worked for him on Deadwood.
2. The Shield's Walton Goggins plays one of Olyphant's main antogonists, a neo-Nazi who likes blowing stuff up.
3. This series is based on an Elmore Leonard novella. Leonard is also a producer for this show.
4. Executive producer Graham Yost was also creator of Boomtown; one of the best network series of the past ten years.
5. It's on FX. Expect this to be more grown-up than the procedurals you see on the Big Four networks..
Wednesday, 3/17
Scrubs (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Considering how well the rest of the ABC comedy line-up has gone over this season-- and how poorly this season of Scrubs has gone over-- it may be safe to predict this is a series finale (which would be the third this show has had the past 3-4 years).
Gary Unmarried (CBS; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
This show hasn't gotten the word if it's coming back in the Fall, either...
Addicted; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A formerly drug-addicted prostitute helps addicts kick their habits.
Ugly Americans; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Animated series about a New York social worker who must help the monsters who move into the city on becoming productive members of society.
Thursday, 3/18
FlashForward (ABC; 7 pm CST) returns afer a long hiatus.
Archer (FX; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday, 3/20
Survivors (BBC America; 8 pm) Season Finale.
Sunday, 3/21
Sunny With a Chance; Disney Channel. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Life; Discovery. 7 pm CST. Mini-series.
An 11-part look at life on Earth, courtesy of the Planet Earth people.
Breaking Bad; AMC. 9 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Kirstie Alley's Big Life; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
No one has benefitted more from weight gain than Kirstie Alley. Remember when she was an actress? Now she's got cameras following her around for a reality show...
Saturday, March 13, 2010
How to Clear Snow From a Roof
Not sure if this qualifies as a stunt as it's not shown how it starts, but something had to be the catalyst for this.
Or else the guy holding the camera leads such a boring life that he records everything.
Or else the guy holding the camera leads such a boring life that he records everything.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Plushenko Wuz Robbed
I thought he was just whining when he said he deserved gold instead of silver in the Olympics.
Then I saw his routine:
Lysacek didn't have fucking dragons, did he?
No. No he did not.
Then I saw his routine:
Lysacek didn't have fucking dragons, did he?
No. No he did not.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
The Most Polite Video Clip I've Ever Seen
I find this clip mesmerizing...
No, video clip, thank you...
No, video clip, thank you...
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Premieres and Notables; March 8-14, 2010
Monday, 3/8
Jennifer Lopez appears as the "Anti-Barney" on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST).
Make It or Break It (ABC Family; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 3/9
Bad Girls Club (Oxygen; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Food Wars; Travel Channel. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Rival restaurants comepete in taste tests.
White Collar (USA; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wednesday, 3/10
I don't watch this show because I just can't get that high, but I had to mention that Anthony Bourdain appears on Yo Gabba Gabba! (Nickelodeon; 9:30 am) today.
Anthony Bourdain!
America's Next Top Model; The CW. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
High Society; The CW. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I think this is a reality show featuring Upper East Side socialites.
Psych (USA; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
First Love, Second Chance; TV Land. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Old loves try to renew their passions.
Friday, 3/12
Supernanny (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Numb3rs (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
CBS still hasn't given the show a renewal, but this episode can also be a series finale if need be.
Saturday, 3/13
The Pacific; HBO. 8 pm CST. Mini-series.
The Band of Brothers creators return to WWII; this time, on the Asian Front.
I'm pretty sure I can say this is must see television right here.
The Guard; ION. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A show featuring four Canadian Coast Guard members. I'm pretty sure it's scripted and not reality.
Who knows anymore? Too much crap filling the airwaves have made it almost impossible to distinguish what's real and not from a few sentences in a magazine.
Ultimate Recipe Showdown; Food Network. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Celebrity Apprentice; NBC. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
This time, the celebs (*snicker*) play for charity...
Sons of Tuscon; FOX. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Three brothers hire a slacker to pretend to be their father.
The slacker would be played by Tyler Lebine; I'm pretty sure he'll nail it.
America's Worst Driver; Travel. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I don't know anything about it, but I think the title is a tip-off...
Jennifer Lopez appears as the "Anti-Barney" on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST).
Make It or Break It (ABC Family; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 3/9
Bad Girls Club (Oxygen; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Food Wars; Travel Channel. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Rival restaurants comepete in taste tests.
White Collar (USA; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wednesday, 3/10
I don't watch this show because I just can't get that high, but I had to mention that Anthony Bourdain appears on Yo Gabba Gabba! (Nickelodeon; 9:30 am) today.
Anthony Bourdain!
America's Next Top Model; The CW. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
High Society; The CW. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I think this is a reality show featuring Upper East Side socialites.
Psych (USA; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
First Love, Second Chance; TV Land. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Old loves try to renew their passions.
Friday, 3/12
Supernanny (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Numb3rs (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
CBS still hasn't given the show a renewal, but this episode can also be a series finale if need be.
Saturday, 3/13
The Pacific; HBO. 8 pm CST. Mini-series.
The Band of Brothers creators return to WWII; this time, on the Asian Front.
I'm pretty sure I can say this is must see television right here.
The Guard; ION. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A show featuring four Canadian Coast Guard members. I'm pretty sure it's scripted and not reality.
Who knows anymore? Too much crap filling the airwaves have made it almost impossible to distinguish what's real and not from a few sentences in a magazine.
Ultimate Recipe Showdown; Food Network. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Celebrity Apprentice; NBC. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
This time, the celebs (*snicker*) play for charity...
Sons of Tuscon; FOX. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Three brothers hire a slacker to pretend to be their father.
The slacker would be played by Tyler Lebine; I'm pretty sure he'll nail it.
America's Worst Driver; Travel. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I don't know anything about it, but I think the title is a tip-off...
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
PS3 Error Code Rage
This is why when you have an error in your system like Sony's Playstation 3 did earlier this week, you better get your ass moving on the solution.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Dolph Lundgren-- A Little Less Conversation
You know, many singers would use the music solo parts of the song to prance around, flirt with chicks, or ask, "How is everyone tonight?"
Not Dolph. He kicks ass.
Not Dolph. He kicks ass.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Premieres and Notables; March 1-7, 2010
With the Olympics over, expect most of the shows you'd normally watch to have new eps this week.
Monday, 3/1
The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hopefully that's the last time I have to type that stupid-ass name...
Ted gets another fling on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7:00 pm)-- this time, she's played by Carrie Underwood.
Rules of Engagement; CBS. 7:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Only about four months too late. I'm not a huge fan of this one, but they didn't need to air all those episodes of Accidentally on Purpose. We knew it was crap from the first ep.
I'm just sayin'...
The Haney Project; Golf. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
This time, the project is Mr. Ray Romano.
Rob Zombie directs tonight's episode of CSI: Miami (CBS; 9 pm CST)-- and brings along guest stars Malcolm McDowell and Michael Madsen.
Tuesday, 3/2
Madman of the Sea; Animal Planet. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A fishing daredevil tries to land the big ones.
Southland; TNT. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
TNT burns off the six episodes filmed for NBC before they cancelled the show (to make room for Leno's 9 pm debacle-- bet they wish they had a "do over"). I didn't check it out last season, but the addition of Prison Break's Amaury Nolasco has me intriuged. --And because I know there's only gonna be six episodes, so it's not a big time commitment...
Parenthood; NBC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Let's see...
Killer cast (Craig T. Nelson, Lauren Graham, Bonnie Bedelia, Peter Krause, Monica Potter, Dax Shepard, and a few others you might recognize),
killer creators (Ron Howard and Brian Grazer),
and a premise built on a movie (the name of the title) I remember enjoying quite a bit.
Way more could go wrong than right (could be a Brothers & Sisters "crisis of the week" or a Private Practice "nobody gives a crap about your crises" show), but I think this show will buck the odds and end up to be pretty good.
Wednesday, 3/3
Ghost Hunters; Syfy. 8 pm CST. 6th Season Premiere.
High School Reunion (TV Land; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Locator; WE. 9 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Nip/Tuck (FX; 9 pm CST). Series Finale.
Kathy Griffin guest-stars on Law & Order: SVU (NBC; 9 pm CST). You've seen how guest-stars thrive on this franchise, right? May be worth checking out.
The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special; ABC. 9:01 pm CST. Special.
Normally I wouldn't mention this because I don't care about Oprah-- and these shows are usually tripe. But I like the concept: Halle Berry interviews Penelope Cruz (and the hotness in that studio could melt the set), James Cameron interviews the cast of Avatar, and Michael Douglas and Glenn Close talk about Fatal Attraction. I like the out-of-the-box thinking here.
But I do wonder what Winfrey's gonna do... Sounds like she's got an easy gig.
Thursday, 3/4
Baby Halpert makes his/her first appearance on this very special, hour-long episode of The Office (NBC; 8 pm).
Burn Notice (USA; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Some Real Housewives are coming and going tonight.
I don't care.
If you do, you may want to check out Bravo's sched.
Sorry-- typing about trash like that hurts my fingers.
Friday, 3/5
Who Do You Think You Are? NBC. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Celebrities dig into their family trees. Tonight, it's Sarah Jessica Parker's turn.
Do we really need this show? Don't we know more than enough about most of these celebs?
Sunday, 3/7
The Academy Awards air tonight on ABC at 7 pm CST.
Expect way too much pre-show nonsense by various networks earlier.
Like most awards shows, I probably won't be tuning in. I just don't give a shit about the fashion, and too many "robberies" have me disappointed in the awards themselves.
...And if someone gives a really great speech, I can on online to see it later.
Big Love (HBO; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wow-- a whole 9 episodes this year...
Monday, 3/1
The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hopefully that's the last time I have to type that stupid-ass name...
Ted gets another fling on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7:00 pm)-- this time, she's played by Carrie Underwood.
Rules of Engagement; CBS. 7:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Only about four months too late. I'm not a huge fan of this one, but they didn't need to air all those episodes of Accidentally on Purpose. We knew it was crap from the first ep.
I'm just sayin'...
The Haney Project; Golf. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
This time, the project is Mr. Ray Romano.
Rob Zombie directs tonight's episode of CSI: Miami (CBS; 9 pm CST)-- and brings along guest stars Malcolm McDowell and Michael Madsen.
Tuesday, 3/2
Madman of the Sea; Animal Planet. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A fishing daredevil tries to land the big ones.
Southland; TNT. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
TNT burns off the six episodes filmed for NBC before they cancelled the show (to make room for Leno's 9 pm debacle-- bet they wish they had a "do over"). I didn't check it out last season, but the addition of Prison Break's Amaury Nolasco has me intriuged. --And because I know there's only gonna be six episodes, so it's not a big time commitment...
Parenthood; NBC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Let's see...
Killer cast (Craig T. Nelson, Lauren Graham, Bonnie Bedelia, Peter Krause, Monica Potter, Dax Shepard, and a few others you might recognize),
killer creators (Ron Howard and Brian Grazer),
and a premise built on a movie (the name of the title) I remember enjoying quite a bit.
Way more could go wrong than right (could be a Brothers & Sisters "crisis of the week" or a Private Practice "nobody gives a crap about your crises" show), but I think this show will buck the odds and end up to be pretty good.
Wednesday, 3/3
Ghost Hunters; Syfy. 8 pm CST. 6th Season Premiere.
High School Reunion (TV Land; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Locator; WE. 9 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Nip/Tuck (FX; 9 pm CST). Series Finale.
Kathy Griffin guest-stars on Law & Order: SVU (NBC; 9 pm CST). You've seen how guest-stars thrive on this franchise, right? May be worth checking out.
The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special; ABC. 9:01 pm CST. Special.
Normally I wouldn't mention this because I don't care about Oprah-- and these shows are usually tripe. But I like the concept: Halle Berry interviews Penelope Cruz (and the hotness in that studio could melt the set), James Cameron interviews the cast of Avatar, and Michael Douglas and Glenn Close talk about Fatal Attraction. I like the out-of-the-box thinking here.
But I do wonder what Winfrey's gonna do... Sounds like she's got an easy gig.
Thursday, 3/4
Baby Halpert makes his/her first appearance on this very special, hour-long episode of The Office (NBC; 8 pm).
Burn Notice (USA; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Some Real Housewives are coming and going tonight.
I don't care.
If you do, you may want to check out Bravo's sched.
Sorry-- typing about trash like that hurts my fingers.
Friday, 3/5
Who Do You Think You Are? NBC. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Celebrities dig into their family trees. Tonight, it's Sarah Jessica Parker's turn.
Do we really need this show? Don't we know more than enough about most of these celebs?
Sunday, 3/7
The Academy Awards air tonight on ABC at 7 pm CST.
Expect way too much pre-show nonsense by various networks earlier.
Like most awards shows, I probably won't be tuning in. I just don't give a shit about the fashion, and too many "robberies" have me disappointed in the awards themselves.
...And if someone gives a really great speech, I can on online to see it later.
Big Love (HBO; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wow-- a whole 9 episodes this year...
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Another Reason to Use Condoms
Can't remember if I posted this one before.
But even if I have, it's worth a second look.
But even if I have, it's worth a second look.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday Trailer: The Losers
And among all the explosions I saw Idris "Stringer Bell" Elba.
Kick... Ass...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Premieres and Notables; February 22-28, 2010
Last week, I said I was going to try to keep up with all the Olympic coverage...
Yeah, that lasted until Tuesday when there was over eighteen hours of coverage.
Yep-- in 2014, I'm taking vacation time. Before I die, I will watch an entire Olympiad.
Anyway, I decided to stick with men's curling because curling's cool-- and the U.S. team is made up of Minnesotans, three of which are from Duluth-- my childhood home-- and a fourth is from (relatively) nearby Chisolm.
I also stuck with women's hockey; again, because of the Duluth connection (17 Olympians on six of the eight teams have some connection to the University of Minnesota-Duluth).
I'll also try to watch the major U.S. men's hockey games. I mean, I'm a Duluth boy; of course I'm going to watch hockey...
And, finally, I'm watching all the women's curling, again because I think the sport is fun to watch (having "discovered" it in the 2006 Olympics)-- as well as because there's at least one smokin' hot athlete on each team (that I've seen so far). Each team seemed to have an even cuter member than the team before them-- until I got to Denmark's team. They sometimes wear skirts. How cool is that? Sure, they wear heavy, black tights with the skirts, but-- skirts! Again, I say: how cool is that?
Anyway, lots of great stuff went on last week. And this is the last week to check it out.
Frankly, I'm rooting for the U.S. hockey teams to come out on top, but if it doesn't happen, I gotta pull for Canada. If either team wins gold, the country is gonna go crazy.
If both teams win gold, we will witness our neighbors to the North completely losing their shit.
But we are talking Canada. I don't expect any Boston or Detroit-level riots with a win.
Just to explain how polite Canada is, after their women's hockey team pummeled the Slovakian team (in its first Olympic appearance) 18-0, the Canadian fans gave the Slovaks a standing ovation. It was with complete sincerity and was a way to acknowledge that the underdogs didn't give up-- and that their goalie played a remarkable game, even if 18 pucks got across the line. (Trust me, the score could have been much, much worse).
It was a classy move. And one of my favorite moments of this Olympiad.
So, onto (mostly) non-Olympics TV:
Monday, 2/22
Men of a Certain Age (TNT; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
This series got better, quickly, after its slow-moving pilot. I'll miss it.
Wednesday, 2/24
Snoop Dogg makes another cameo on One Life to Live (ABC; 1 pm CST). I'm not sure why he does, but I had to mention it because it seems so... random.
Aaron Stone; Disney XD. 7 & 7:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
The Inbetweeners; BBC America. 8:30 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
Yeah, yeah, BBC shows have short seasons, and this just follows the end of the first season last week, but I won't turn down a chance to mention my new favorite show again.
Thursday, 2/25
Women's ice hockey gold medal game (expect USA vs. Canada) at 5 pm on MSNBC.
The Deep End (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 2/26
Women's curling gold medal game at 5 pm on CNBC.
Live From Abbey Road; Sundance. 7 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Featuring Seal, Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty, and Sugarland.
Saturday, 2/27
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse; Disney. 8 am. Season Premiere.
Men's curling gold medal game at 5 pm on CNBC.
Pit Boss (Animal Planet; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Sunday, 2/28
Men's ice hockey gold medal game (remember what I said if Canada wins?) at 11 am on NBC.
Olympic Closing Ceremony at 6 pm on NBC.
The Marriage Ref; NBC. 9:30 pm (I'd "record-long" if you're DVR-ing it). Series Premiere.
Jerry Seinfeld produces this humorous show which settles disputes between spouses.
Tim and Eris Awesome Show, Great Job! adult swim. 11:30 pm. 5th Season Premiere.
A show that is even too "out there" for me.
Yeah, that lasted until Tuesday when there was over eighteen hours of coverage.
Yep-- in 2014, I'm taking vacation time. Before I die, I will watch an entire Olympiad.
Anyway, I decided to stick with men's curling because curling's cool-- and the U.S. team is made up of Minnesotans, three of which are from Duluth-- my childhood home-- and a fourth is from (relatively) nearby Chisolm.
I also stuck with women's hockey; again, because of the Duluth connection (17 Olympians on six of the eight teams have some connection to the University of Minnesota-Duluth).
I'll also try to watch the major U.S. men's hockey games. I mean, I'm a Duluth boy; of course I'm going to watch hockey...
And, finally, I'm watching all the women's curling, again because I think the sport is fun to watch (having "discovered" it in the 2006 Olympics)-- as well as because there's at least one smokin' hot athlete on each team (that I've seen so far). Each team seemed to have an even cuter member than the team before them-- until I got to Denmark's team. They sometimes wear skirts. How cool is that? Sure, they wear heavy, black tights with the skirts, but-- skirts! Again, I say: how cool is that?
Anyway, lots of great stuff went on last week. And this is the last week to check it out.
Frankly, I'm rooting for the U.S. hockey teams to come out on top, but if it doesn't happen, I gotta pull for Canada. If either team wins gold, the country is gonna go crazy.
If both teams win gold, we will witness our neighbors to the North completely losing their shit.
But we are talking Canada. I don't expect any Boston or Detroit-level riots with a win.
Just to explain how polite Canada is, after their women's hockey team pummeled the Slovakian team (in its first Olympic appearance) 18-0, the Canadian fans gave the Slovaks a standing ovation. It was with complete sincerity and was a way to acknowledge that the underdogs didn't give up-- and that their goalie played a remarkable game, even if 18 pucks got across the line. (Trust me, the score could have been much, much worse).
It was a classy move. And one of my favorite moments of this Olympiad.
So, onto (mostly) non-Olympics TV:
Monday, 2/22
Men of a Certain Age (TNT; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
This series got better, quickly, after its slow-moving pilot. I'll miss it.
Wednesday, 2/24
Snoop Dogg makes another cameo on One Life to Live (ABC; 1 pm CST). I'm not sure why he does, but I had to mention it because it seems so... random.
Aaron Stone; Disney XD. 7 & 7:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
The Inbetweeners; BBC America. 8:30 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
Yeah, yeah, BBC shows have short seasons, and this just follows the end of the first season last week, but I won't turn down a chance to mention my new favorite show again.
Thursday, 2/25
Women's ice hockey gold medal game (expect USA vs. Canada) at 5 pm on MSNBC.
The Deep End (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 2/26
Women's curling gold medal game at 5 pm on CNBC.
Live From Abbey Road; Sundance. 7 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Featuring Seal, Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty, and Sugarland.
Saturday, 2/27
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse; Disney. 8 am. Season Premiere.
Men's curling gold medal game at 5 pm on CNBC.
Pit Boss (Animal Planet; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Sunday, 2/28
Men's ice hockey gold medal game (remember what I said if Canada wins?) at 11 am on NBC.
Olympic Closing Ceremony at 6 pm on NBC.
The Marriage Ref; NBC. 9:30 pm (I'd "record-long" if you're DVR-ing it). Series Premiere.
Jerry Seinfeld produces this humorous show which settles disputes between spouses.
Tim and Eris Awesome Show, Great Job! adult swim. 11:30 pm. 5th Season Premiere.
A show that is even too "out there" for me.
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