Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Premieres and Notables: June 25-July 1, 2012
Monday, 6/25
Extreme Couponing (TLC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 6/26
Craft Wars; 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Tori Spelling hosts this crafting competition.
Retired at 35; TV Land. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Wednesday, 6/27
Final Witness; ABC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Thursday, 6/28
Twenty Twelve; BBC America. 8 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
A mockumentary that follows the London Olympic organizers as they prepare for the event.
Anger Management; FX. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Apparently based on the film from a few years back-- but seems to bear a more-than-passing resemblance to lead actor Charlie Sheen's life and his anger issues with his old bosses.
Wilfred; FX. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiered last week.
There must have been some scheduling changes as none of my usual means of knowing what's debuting didn't catch this one. So try to catch the repeat of the premiere from last week OnDemand or online.
This was one of my favorite shows from last season because of it's unpredictability and Jason Gann's total commitment to acting as much like a dog as possible (see his scene chasing a laser pointer light across a garage door). I don't care much if Ryan is imagining it all or not; I just think it's hilarious to watch what he gets into.
Louie; FX. 9:30 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
I don't think it's as genius as many others do, but I fully appreciate the effort Louis C.K. puts into it by writing, directing, editing, and lead acting (plus other tasks) in each episode. This is probably one of the most singularly-visioned series out there, and that alone makes it it an amazing success. Don't expect much in the way of continuity (actors are reused, family/friends come and go and maybe don't even exist from one episode to the next), but the focus is on the story, and Louis usually finds the best way to tell the story.
Brand X With Russel Brand; FX. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Friday, 6/29
XIII; Reelz. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A secret agent (Stuart Townsend) has his memories erased, and he breaks into the White House to get some answers. Don't know if he finds any before he's busted by a Secret Service agent played by Aisha Tyler (sweet!).
Saturday, 6/30
My Cat From Hell; Animal Planet. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Sunday, 7/1
Weeds; Showtime. 9 pm CST. 8th Season Premiere.
The final season begins here, and it's about time. I hope it can continue on the upswing it had last season after some pretty terrible ones before it.
Episodes; Showtime. 9:30 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
This one started a little slow last season, but it became one of my favorites by the end.
And as a fan of many BBC shows that U.S. networks thought they could replicate, this show (about a British show a U.S. network revamps and launches in the States) hits really close to home. If you want to see how these revamps get fucked up, just watch this show.
And Matt LeBlanc (playing "Matt LeBlanc") is a riot.
Highly recommended.
Extreme Couponing (TLC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 6/26
Craft Wars; 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Tori Spelling hosts this crafting competition.
Retired at 35; TV Land. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Wednesday, 6/27
Final Witness; ABC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Thursday, 6/28
Twenty Twelve; BBC America. 8 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
A mockumentary that follows the London Olympic organizers as they prepare for the event.
Anger Management; FX. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Apparently based on the film from a few years back-- but seems to bear a more-than-passing resemblance to lead actor Charlie Sheen's life and his anger issues with his old bosses.
Wilfred; FX. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiered last week.
There must have been some scheduling changes as none of my usual means of knowing what's debuting didn't catch this one. So try to catch the repeat of the premiere from last week OnDemand or online.
This was one of my favorite shows from last season because of it's unpredictability and Jason Gann's total commitment to acting as much like a dog as possible (see his scene chasing a laser pointer light across a garage door). I don't care much if Ryan is imagining it all or not; I just think it's hilarious to watch what he gets into.
Louie; FX. 9:30 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
I don't think it's as genius as many others do, but I fully appreciate the effort Louis C.K. puts into it by writing, directing, editing, and lead acting (plus other tasks) in each episode. This is probably one of the most singularly-visioned series out there, and that alone makes it it an amazing success. Don't expect much in the way of continuity (actors are reused, family/friends come and go and maybe don't even exist from one episode to the next), but the focus is on the story, and Louis usually finds the best way to tell the story.
Brand X With Russel Brand; FX. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Friday, 6/29
XIII; Reelz. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A secret agent (Stuart Townsend) has his memories erased, and he breaks into the White House to get some answers. Don't know if he finds any before he's busted by a Secret Service agent played by Aisha Tyler (sweet!).
Saturday, 6/30
My Cat From Hell; Animal Planet. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Sunday, 7/1
Weeds; Showtime. 9 pm CST. 8th Season Premiere.
The final season begins here, and it's about time. I hope it can continue on the upswing it had last season after some pretty terrible ones before it.
Episodes; Showtime. 9:30 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
This one started a little slow last season, but it became one of my favorites by the end.
And as a fan of many BBC shows that U.S. networks thought they could replicate, this show (about a British show a U.S. network revamps and launches in the States) hits really close to home. If you want to see how these revamps get fucked up, just watch this show.
And Matt LeBlanc (playing "Matt LeBlanc") is a riot.
Highly recommended.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Premieres and Notables: June 18-24, 2012
Monday, 6/18
Masterchef; Fox. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Miss Advised; Bravo. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The Glass House; ABC. 9:02 pm CST. Series Premiere.
From what I can tell, it's ABC's version of Big Brother (and CBS, who filed an injunction, but lost, thought so too)-- with the added "bonus" of having viewers help run the house by deciding who stays and who goes, what they wear, what games they play, and whatever.
Tuesday, 6/19
Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp; Lifetime. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Wednesday, 6/20
Baby Daddy; ABC Family. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Futurama; Comedy Central. 9:00 & 9:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Diamond Divers; Spike. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Sailors search for diamonds off the South African coast.
The Soul Man; TV Land. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Cedric the Entertainer stars as Reverend Boyce in this Hot in Cleveland spin-off.
The Exes; TV Land. 9:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Sunday, 6/24
The Newsroom; HBO. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Aaron Sorkin brings us this show about a TV newsman who decides to stop being safe.
Jeff Daniels plays the newsman who is never controversial-- and then has enough and decides to tell it like he sees it.
Sam Waterston plays his boss, Jane Fonda plays the CEO of his network, and Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, Allison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, John Gallagher Jr. and Olivia Munn all have roles.
It won't be for everyone (Sorkin shows do tend to fall on the liberal side of life), but you will know it'll be passionate and articulate.
I have to give it a high recommendation.
The Great Escape; TNT. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Three teams of two try to escape from Alactraz in this reality competition from the people who brought us The Amazing Race.
Masterchef; Fox. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Miss Advised; Bravo. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The Glass House; ABC. 9:02 pm CST. Series Premiere.
From what I can tell, it's ABC's version of Big Brother (and CBS, who filed an injunction, but lost, thought so too)-- with the added "bonus" of having viewers help run the house by deciding who stays and who goes, what they wear, what games they play, and whatever.
Tuesday, 6/19
Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp; Lifetime. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Wednesday, 6/20
Baby Daddy; ABC Family. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Futurama; Comedy Central. 9:00 & 9:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Diamond Divers; Spike. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Sailors search for diamonds off the South African coast.
The Soul Man; TV Land. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Cedric the Entertainer stars as Reverend Boyce in this Hot in Cleveland spin-off.
The Exes; TV Land. 9:30 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Sunday, 6/24
The Newsroom; HBO. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Aaron Sorkin brings us this show about a TV newsman who decides to stop being safe.
Jeff Daniels plays the newsman who is never controversial-- and then has enough and decides to tell it like he sees it.
Sam Waterston plays his boss, Jane Fonda plays the CEO of his network, and Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, Allison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, John Gallagher Jr. and Olivia Munn all have roles.
It won't be for everyone (Sorkin shows do tend to fall on the liberal side of life), but you will know it'll be passionate and articulate.
I have to give it a high recommendation.
The Great Escape; TNT. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Three teams of two try to escape from Alactraz in this reality competition from the people who brought us The Amazing Race.
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Premieres and Notables: June 11-17, 2012
Monday, 6/11
The Secret Life of an American Teenager; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Bunheads; ABC Family. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino brings us this series about a woman who marries a stranger and ends up running a ballet school with his mom.
Hollywood Heights; Nickelodeon. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Nick gets into the telenovela biz with this 80-part series told every weeknight of the summer.
Tuesday, 6/12
Barter Kings; A&E. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Wednesday, 6/13
Dallas; TNT. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The Ewings are back-- and they brought their kids...
White Heat (BBC America; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 6/14
Burn Notice; USA. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Don't Be Tardy For the Wedding (Bravo. 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Suits; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Friday, 6/15
Fairly Legal (USA; 8 pm CST). Season Premiere.
Saturday, 6/16
Standup in Stilettos; TV Guide Network. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The Office's Kate Flannery hosts this female standup show.
Sunday, 6/17
The Killing (AMC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The killer of Rosie Larsen is revealed.
They promised this time...
Falling Skies; TNT. 8 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Not bad for a summer show. It did a pretty good job of balancing sci-fi and human drama last year while it found its feet. It's worth watching.
The Borgias (Showtime; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Secret Life of an American Teenager; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Bunheads; ABC Family. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino brings us this series about a woman who marries a stranger and ends up running a ballet school with his mom.
Hollywood Heights; Nickelodeon. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Nick gets into the telenovela biz with this 80-part series told every weeknight of the summer.
Tuesday, 6/12
Barter Kings; A&E. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Wednesday, 6/13
Dallas; TNT. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The Ewings are back-- and they brought their kids...
White Heat (BBC America; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 6/14
Burn Notice; USA. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Don't Be Tardy For the Wedding (Bravo. 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Suits; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Friday, 6/15
Fairly Legal (USA; 8 pm CST). Season Premiere.
Saturday, 6/16
Standup in Stilettos; TV Guide Network. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The Office's Kate Flannery hosts this female standup show.
Sunday, 6/17
The Killing (AMC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The killer of Rosie Larsen is revealed.
They promised this time...
Falling Skies; TNT. 8 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Not bad for a summer show. It did a pretty good job of balancing sci-fi and human drama last year while it found its feet. It's worth watching.
The Borgias (Showtime; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Wire: The Musical-- and the tenth anniversary piece in Maxim
Well, I missed mentioning the 10th anniversary of the premiere of the greatest American television show that ever aired (that should have been mentioned on June 2nd), but there's been a small resurgence of The Wire bits and news the last few weeks to keep the show in our minds.
First off, Michael K. Williams ("Omar") got some of his old friends together to make this funny piece for Funny of Die (which didn't have an embed code for Blogger, 'cause, you know: Blogger is Old School). It's called "The Wire: The Musical", and it's pretty great. I should probably note there's a spoiler in here from season five, but there are plenty of things that didn't happen in the series the way they are shown here, so it probably won't hurt you to watch. (Of course, if you haven't seen the show yet, it will be funny, but not really funny.)
Here's the link:
The Wire: The Musical
Secondly, Maxim Magazine did a wonderful article about The Wire recently for its tenth anniversary that can be found here. This one has lots of spoilers about the show, so you should probably stay away if you haven't watched it and plan to.
I was a very early subscriber to the mag, but stopped getting it years ago as it became a male Cosmo, but if they are doing pieces like this, I'm going to have to give it another shot.
Finally: if you haven't seen the show before, I'll recommend-- again-- that you do. It's easier to find than ever. HBO OnDemand (on Charter at least) has been keeping it in rotation, HBO GO has it from what I hear, the DVD seasons have been on sale more and more ($17 at Best Buy recently), or check them out from your local library (both systems I frequent has them available; yours might too).
It will challenge you-- but it's completely worth it. Give it a few episodes to burrow in your brain, and you'll find you can't stop watching the rest.
But I've written about it before in this blog, so click on this link if you need more convincing.
First off, Michael K. Williams ("Omar") got some of his old friends together to make this funny piece for Funny of Die (which didn't have an embed code for Blogger, 'cause, you know: Blogger is Old School). It's called "The Wire: The Musical", and it's pretty great. I should probably note there's a spoiler in here from season five, but there are plenty of things that didn't happen in the series the way they are shown here, so it probably won't hurt you to watch. (Of course, if you haven't seen the show yet, it will be funny, but not really funny.)
Here's the link:
The Wire: The Musical
Secondly, Maxim Magazine did a wonderful article about The Wire recently for its tenth anniversary that can be found here. This one has lots of spoilers about the show, so you should probably stay away if you haven't watched it and plan to.
I was a very early subscriber to the mag, but stopped getting it years ago as it became a male Cosmo, but if they are doing pieces like this, I'm going to have to give it another shot.
Finally: if you haven't seen the show before, I'll recommend-- again-- that you do. It's easier to find than ever. HBO OnDemand (on Charter at least) has been keeping it in rotation, HBO GO has it from what I hear, the DVD seasons have been on sale more and more ($17 at Best Buy recently), or check them out from your local library (both systems I frequent has them available; yours might too).
It will challenge you-- but it's completely worth it. Give it a few episodes to burrow in your brain, and you'll find you can't stop watching the rest.
But I've written about it before in this blog, so click on this link if you need more convincing.
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Premieres and Notables: June 4-10, 2012
Monday, 6/4
Hell's Kitchen; Fox. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Top Gear (BBC America; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
MasterChef; Fox. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Push Girls; Sundance. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Four women friends who are all in wheelchairs do their things.
Tuesday, 6/5
Pretty Little Liars; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Jane By Design; ABC Family. 8 pm CST. Mid-season Premiere.
Rizzoli & Isles; TNT. 8 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Franklin & Bash; TNT. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
It's a fun little summer series. If you've got an hour a week, this one isn't a bad choice.
The Glee Project; Oxygen. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
I don't watch reality competition shows-- and I'll admit to not loving Glee much anymore-- but this isn't a bad show. It gave a great look at what goes into the mother show-- and there is very little "behind the scenes" drama. It focuses on the tasks and the performances. And, while I'm sure some thought it was a cop-out, I liked the fact that two people won last time (and two others each got featured songs in two eps). Sometimes two people just have what they're looking for and they both got a shot-- and maybe even a fairly regular gig. I love that Ryan Murphy has a huge hand in this show-- and he always has Glee in mind when his makes his choice on who to cut.
Wednesday, 6/6
Haunted Collector; Syfy. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Royal Pains; USA. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America; Travel Channel. 8 & 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Necessary Roughness; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Fast and Loud; Discovery. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman; Science. 9 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Hot in Cleveland (TV Land; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 6/7
Take Me Out; Fox. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
George Lopez hosts this dating show.
Saving Hope; NBC. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I'm not really sure what it's about. Something about an engaged couple who get into a car accident. She makes it out okay, but he is in a coma-- and he can somehow interact with the other coma patients...
The Choice; Fox. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A celebrity dating show. Yay!
Cajun Justice; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Friday, 6/8
Lives on Fire; OWN. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Four female CA firefighters do their thing.
Comedy Bang! Bang! IFC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Comedian Scott Aukerman brings his podcast to TV.
Sunday, 6/10
True Blood; HBO. 8 pm CST. 5th Season Premiere.
Mad Men (AMC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hell's Kitchen; Fox. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Top Gear (BBC America; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
MasterChef; Fox. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Push Girls; Sundance. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Four women friends who are all in wheelchairs do their things.
Tuesday, 6/5
Pretty Little Liars; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Jane By Design; ABC Family. 8 pm CST. Mid-season Premiere.
Rizzoli & Isles; TNT. 8 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Franklin & Bash; TNT. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
It's a fun little summer series. If you've got an hour a week, this one isn't a bad choice.
The Glee Project; Oxygen. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
I don't watch reality competition shows-- and I'll admit to not loving Glee much anymore-- but this isn't a bad show. It gave a great look at what goes into the mother show-- and there is very little "behind the scenes" drama. It focuses on the tasks and the performances. And, while I'm sure some thought it was a cop-out, I liked the fact that two people won last time (and two others each got featured songs in two eps). Sometimes two people just have what they're looking for and they both got a shot-- and maybe even a fairly regular gig. I love that Ryan Murphy has a huge hand in this show-- and he always has Glee in mind when his makes his choice on who to cut.
Wednesday, 6/6
Haunted Collector; Syfy. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Royal Pains; USA. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America; Travel Channel. 8 & 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Necessary Roughness; USA. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Fast and Loud; Discovery. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman; Science. 9 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Hot in Cleveland (TV Land; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 6/7
Take Me Out; Fox. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
George Lopez hosts this dating show.
Saving Hope; NBC. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I'm not really sure what it's about. Something about an engaged couple who get into a car accident. She makes it out okay, but he is in a coma-- and he can somehow interact with the other coma patients...
The Choice; Fox. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A celebrity dating show. Yay!
Cajun Justice; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Friday, 6/8
Lives on Fire; OWN. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Four female CA firefighters do their thing.
Comedy Bang! Bang! IFC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Comedian Scott Aukerman brings his podcast to TV.
Sunday, 6/10
True Blood; HBO. 8 pm CST. 5th Season Premiere.
Mad Men (AMC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Premieres and Notables: May 28-June 3, 2012
Monday, 5/28
Mad; Cartoon Network. 7:45 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Featuring a Star Wars/Raising Hope mash-up.
Hemingway & Gellhorn; HBO. 8 pm CST. Film.
Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman star in this Philip Kaufman-directed film about the two writers.
Hatfields & McCoys; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton star as the patriarchs of the families that just couldn't get along.
(Airs from Monday-Wednesday this week.)
Tueday, 5/39
It's Kevin Periera's last week on Attack of the Show (G4; 6 pm CST).
AOTS will be airing a lot of his classic moments from the past ten years this week.
Cougar Town (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Grayson and Jules get hitched...
...And since TBS will be airing this next season, who knows what'll happen tonight (salary-clearing, perhaps)?
The Catalina; The CW. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
This "reality soap"(?) follows the shenanigans at the South Beach hotel.
The L.A. Complex (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
What Not to Wear; TLC. 8 pm CST. 10th Season Premiere.
Tosh.0; Comedy Central. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
American Colony: Meet the Hutterites; National Geographic. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Big Brooklyn Style; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Workaholics; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Demented and infantile-- but funny. Check it out.
Wednesday, 5/30
Dogs in the City; CBS. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Dog whisperer Justin Silver helps city-dwellers make their dog's lives better.
Melissa & Joey; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
America's Next Top Model: British Invasion (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 5/31
Breaking Pointe; The CW. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A reality soap (there's that phrase again...) set in Salt Lake City's Ballet West ballet company.
Touch (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Mary Mary (We TV; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Mountain Men: History. 9 pm CST. (Mini-)Series Premiere.
This eight part series looks at people who live off the land.
L.A. Hair; We TV. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A reality series set in a Los Angeles salon.
Friday, 6/1
Whale Wars; Animal Planet. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Magic City (Starz; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Coming Home; Lifetime. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Saturday, 6/2
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters; The Hub. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Sunday, 6/3
Secret Millionaire; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition; ABC. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Game of Thrones (HBO; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Glades; A&E. 8 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Ice Road Truckers; History. 8 pm CST. 6th Season Premiere.
Drop Dead Diva; Lifetime. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Longmire; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A sheriff tries to rebuild his life-- and keep his job-- after his wife dies.
Teen Wolf; MTV. 10 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Mad; Cartoon Network. 7:45 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Featuring a Star Wars/Raising Hope mash-up.
Hemingway & Gellhorn; HBO. 8 pm CST. Film.
Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman star in this Philip Kaufman-directed film about the two writers.
Hatfields & McCoys; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series Premiere.
Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton star as the patriarchs of the families that just couldn't get along.
(Airs from Monday-Wednesday this week.)
Tueday, 5/39
It's Kevin Periera's last week on Attack of the Show (G4; 6 pm CST).
AOTS will be airing a lot of his classic moments from the past ten years this week.
Cougar Town (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Grayson and Jules get hitched...
...And since TBS will be airing this next season, who knows what'll happen tonight (salary-clearing, perhaps)?
The Catalina; The CW. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
This "reality soap"(?) follows the shenanigans at the South Beach hotel.
The L.A. Complex (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
What Not to Wear; TLC. 8 pm CST. 10th Season Premiere.
Tosh.0; Comedy Central. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
American Colony: Meet the Hutterites; National Geographic. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Big Brooklyn Style; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Workaholics; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Demented and infantile-- but funny. Check it out.
Wednesday, 5/30
Dogs in the City; CBS. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Dog whisperer Justin Silver helps city-dwellers make their dog's lives better.
Melissa & Joey; ABC Family. 7 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
America's Next Top Model: British Invasion (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 5/31
Breaking Pointe; The CW. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A reality soap (there's that phrase again...) set in Salt Lake City's Ballet West ballet company.
Touch (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Mary Mary (We TV; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Mountain Men: History. 9 pm CST. (Mini-)Series Premiere.
This eight part series looks at people who live off the land.
L.A. Hair; We TV. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A reality series set in a Los Angeles salon.
Friday, 6/1
Whale Wars; Animal Planet. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Magic City (Starz; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Coming Home; Lifetime. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Saturday, 6/2
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters; The Hub. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Sunday, 6/3
Secret Millionaire; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition; ABC. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Game of Thrones (HBO; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Glades; A&E. 8 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Ice Road Truckers; History. 8 pm CST. 6th Season Premiere.
Drop Dead Diva; Lifetime. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Longmire; A&E. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A sheriff tries to rebuild his life-- and keep his job-- after his wife dies.
Teen Wolf; MTV. 10 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Community and the Guarascio and Port Twitter LInk
I don't know what to think about what's been happening with Community.
First it was pretty assured it was getting cancelled. Then it got renewed for 13 eps (yay!)-- but on Fridays (uh oh-- but at least it's back) after Whitney (Jesus-- why not just cancel it outright if it gets that lead-in?).
Then (cocreator and showrunner) Dan Harmon was fired. (That's not good.) But while Harmon was the mastermind behind the show, it really wasn't gaining an audience (and it really won't have a chance to get beyond the next 13 eps at the current rate).
So why not just kill the show? How, as a huge fan, can I watch next season knowing Harmon's not killing himself making a weekly masterpiece?
Well, because I owe it to the writers who stuck around-- and to that phenominal cast. It probably won't be as brilliantly insane as the first three seasons, but it doesn't mean it can't still be a funny show.
So I'm sticking around at least long enough to give it a proper try when the revamped show returns this fall. And new showrunners David Guarascio and Moses Port came from Happy Endings, which turned into a nice little show last season.
And they're having a lot of fun being the new guys on Community if their Twitter account is any indication.
Check it out: guarascioport
First it was pretty assured it was getting cancelled. Then it got renewed for 13 eps (yay!)-- but on Fridays (uh oh-- but at least it's back) after Whitney (Jesus-- why not just cancel it outright if it gets that lead-in?).
Then (cocreator and showrunner) Dan Harmon was fired. (That's not good.) But while Harmon was the mastermind behind the show, it really wasn't gaining an audience (and it really won't have a chance to get beyond the next 13 eps at the current rate).
So why not just kill the show? How, as a huge fan, can I watch next season knowing Harmon's not killing himself making a weekly masterpiece?
Well, because I owe it to the writers who stuck around-- and to that phenominal cast. It probably won't be as brilliantly insane as the first three seasons, but it doesn't mean it can't still be a funny show.
So I'm sticking around at least long enough to give it a proper try when the revamped show returns this fall. And new showrunners David Guarascio and Moses Port came from Happy Endings, which turned into a nice little show last season.
And they're having a lot of fun being the new guys on Community if their Twitter account is any indication.
Check it out: guarascioport
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Finales and Notables: May 20-27, 2012
Monday, 5/21
House (Fox; 7 pm CST). Series Finale.
American Ninja Warrior; NBC. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 5/22
Dancing With the Stars (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Glee (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hollywood Treasure; Syfy. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Wednesday, 5/23
The Middle (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Betty White's Off Their Rockers (NBC; 7 pm). Season Finale.
American Idol (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Modern Family (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23 (ABC; 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Revenge (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Law & Order: SVU (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 5/24
Duets; ABC. 7pm CST. Series Premiere.
Because there is a dearth of singing competitions...
So You Think You Can Dance; Fox. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Rookie Blue; ABC. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Awake (Fox; 9 pm CST). Series Finale.
Men at Work; TBS. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I don't know much more than it's a comedy that Danny Masterson stars in...
Tattoo School; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Because there just aren't enough tattoo reality shows.
Saturday, 5/26
CBS is burning-off the unaired episodes of How to Be a Gentlemen at 7 and 7:30 pm CST.
House (Fox; 7 pm CST). Series Finale.
American Ninja Warrior; NBC. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 5/22
Dancing With the Stars (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Glee (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hollywood Treasure; Syfy. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Wednesday, 5/23
The Middle (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Betty White's Off Their Rockers (NBC; 7 pm). Season Finale.
American Idol (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Modern Family (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23 (ABC; 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Revenge (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Law & Order: SVU (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 5/24
Duets; ABC. 7pm CST. Series Premiere.
Because there is a dearth of singing competitions...
So You Think You Can Dance; Fox. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Rookie Blue; ABC. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Awake (Fox; 9 pm CST). Series Finale.
Men at Work; TBS. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I don't know much more than it's a comedy that Danny Masterson stars in...
Tattoo School; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Because there just aren't enough tattoo reality shows.
Saturday, 5/26
CBS is burning-off the unaired episodes of How to Be a Gentlemen at 7 and 7:30 pm CST.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Finales and Notables: May 14-20, 2012
Monday, 5/14
The Bachelorette; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
They're promising we'll know who Barney's bride is by the end.
Now if they'll just get to Ted...
Bones (Fox. 7 pm CST.). Season Finale.
America's Got Talent; NBC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
I don't watch the show, but I guess there's this new judge or something...
I don't really know. I wish these shows would do some sort of promotion once in a while.
Gossip Girl (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Two and a Half Men (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hart of Dixie (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Mike & Molly (CBS; 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Smash (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
I hope this is typical season-ender-- with a big death and all.
[fingers crossed] Let it be Ellis... Let it be Ellis... Let it be Ellis...
Kurt Sutter's Outlaw Empires; Discovery. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The outspoken Sons of Anarchy creator gets his own bike show.
Tuesday, 5/15
NCIS (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
90210 (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS. 8 pm CST.) Season Finale.
Glee (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Private Practice (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wednesday, 5/16
Suburgatory (ABC; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Criminal Minds (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 5/17
Missing (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Rules of Engagement (CBS; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
30 Rock (NBC; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Person of Interest (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Awake (NBC; 8 pm CST). Series Finale.
It didn't get renewed, so expect a cliffhanger that will never be resolved.
Scandal (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Mentalist (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 5/18
Shark Tank (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Who Do You Think You Are? (NBC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Nikita (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Got renewed.
Grimm (NBC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tron Uprising; Disney. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Supernatural (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday, 5/19
That Metal Show (VH1 Classic; 10 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday Night Live (NBC; 10:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Sunday, 5/20
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC; 6 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Cleveland Show (Fox; 6:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Simpsons (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Bob's Burgers (Fox; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Family Guy (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
American Ninja Warrior; G4. Season Premiere.
It'll start the season; let's hope it'll finish the season as well.
(Adam Sessler left a few weeks ago and Kevin Periera is done at the end of the month. I'm guessing they know something we don't know yet [like G4 is going down in flames...])
The Bachelorette; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
They're promising we'll know who Barney's bride is by the end.
Now if they'll just get to Ted...
Bones (Fox. 7 pm CST.). Season Finale.
America's Got Talent; NBC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
I don't watch the show, but I guess there's this new judge or something...
I don't really know. I wish these shows would do some sort of promotion once in a while.
Gossip Girl (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Two and a Half Men (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hart of Dixie (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Mike & Molly (CBS; 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Smash (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
I hope this is typical season-ender-- with a big death and all.
[fingers crossed] Let it be Ellis... Let it be Ellis... Let it be Ellis...
Kurt Sutter's Outlaw Empires; Discovery. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The outspoken Sons of Anarchy creator gets his own bike show.
Tuesday, 5/15
NCIS (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
90210 (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS. 8 pm CST.) Season Finale.
Glee (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Private Practice (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wednesday, 5/16
Suburgatory (ABC; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Criminal Minds (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Thursday, 5/17
Missing (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Rules of Engagement (CBS; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
30 Rock (NBC; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Person of Interest (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Awake (NBC; 8 pm CST). Series Finale.
It didn't get renewed, so expect a cliffhanger that will never be resolved.
Scandal (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Mentalist (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 5/18
Shark Tank (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Who Do You Think You Are? (NBC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Nikita (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Got renewed.
Grimm (NBC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tron Uprising; Disney. 8:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Supernatural (NBC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday, 5/19
That Metal Show (VH1 Classic; 10 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday Night Live (NBC; 10:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Sunday, 5/20
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC; 6 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Cleveland Show (Fox; 6:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Simpsons (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Bob's Burgers (Fox; 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Family Guy (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
American Ninja Warrior; G4. Season Premiere.
It'll start the season; let's hope it'll finish the season as well.
(Adam Sessler left a few weeks ago and Kevin Periera is done at the end of the month. I'm guessing they know something we don't know yet [like G4 is going down in flames...])
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
The Avengers
This past weekend, the kids and I watched The Avengers. While not a perfect movie (so very few are), it is damn fun.
And for a summer tentpole flick, it is very high up there. The characters were fun to watch, we got some sadness (to show us the stakes, a fan favorite bit the dust), some fantastic action sequences-- and loads of well-placed humor.
The Avengers comics were the ones that began my 20-year obsession with those monthly published versions of crack cocaine, so to see the characters brought to screen so carefully is a lot of fun. And to see them get it right so often (from Iron Man on) fills my heart with joy.
I could blab on and on, but I won't because others have done it better already (I'm sure a Google search for "Avengers film review" will show hundreds).
I was going to leave you with a pirated bit from the film; a showdown between the Hulk and Loki, which I found to be quite brilliant because it takes an unexpected-- and hilarious-- turn. But the vid has already been pulled a mere 24 hours after I found it.
So, how about this pic...
And for a summer tentpole flick, it is very high up there. The characters were fun to watch, we got some sadness (to show us the stakes, a fan favorite bit the dust), some fantastic action sequences-- and loads of well-placed humor.
The Avengers comics were the ones that began my 20-year obsession with those monthly published versions of crack cocaine, so to see the characters brought to screen so carefully is a lot of fun. And to see them get it right so often (from Iron Man on) fills my heart with joy.
I could blab on and on, but I won't because others have done it better already (I'm sure a Google search for "Avengers film review" will show hundreds).
I was going to leave you with a pirated bit from the film; a showdown between the Hulk and Loki, which I found to be quite brilliant because it takes an unexpected-- and hilarious-- turn. But the vid has already been pulled a mere 24 hours after I found it.
So, how about this pic...
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
Sith Cat
It does have red lightsabers...
Can't remember if I posted this one before, but it's worth a second look if I had.
Can't remember if I posted this one before, but it's worth a second look if I had.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Finales and Notables: May 7-13, 2012
Monday, 5/7
2 Broke Girls (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Castle (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 5/8
Last Man Standing (ABC; 7pm CST). Season Finale.
New Girl (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Voice (NBC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Unforgettable (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
United Stats of America; History. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Randy and Jason Sklar use stats-- and jokes-- to get us learnin'.
Wednesday, 5/9
CSI (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Around the World in 80 Plates; Bravo. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Thursday, 5/10
The Big Bang Theory (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Vampire Diaries (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Secret Circle (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Office (NBC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Shoot it and out it out of its misery...
Parks and Recreation (NBC; 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 5/11
The Finder (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
CSI: NY (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season (?) Finale.
Fringe (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Blue Bloods (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Common Law; USA. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Michael Ealy and Warren Cole star as cops who argue so much that they are put in couples counseling.
C'mon-- it's USA. Not exactly "high concept"...
The Half Hour; Comedy Central. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Comedian Rory Scovel gets his own show.
I'll be at Chickenfoot's show in Minneapolis, so I don't really care about any of the above...
Saturday, 5/12
Mom Caves; HGTV. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Because The Woman has to hold us down... Can't just let us have "our thing", the man cave...
Sunday, 5/13
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC; 6 pm CST). Season Finale.
You didn't know it still aired seasons, did you?
Once Upon a Time (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Survivor: One World (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Desperate Housewives (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Next Food Network Star; Food. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
2 Broke Girls (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Castle (ABC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Tuesday, 5/8
Last Man Standing (ABC; 7pm CST). Season Finale.
New Girl (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Voice (NBC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Unforgettable (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
United Stats of America; History. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Randy and Jason Sklar use stats-- and jokes-- to get us learnin'.
Wednesday, 5/9
CSI (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Around the World in 80 Plates; Bravo. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Thursday, 5/10
The Big Bang Theory (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Vampire Diaries (The CW; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Secret Circle (The CW; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
The Office (NBC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Shoot it and out it out of its misery...
Parks and Recreation (NBC; 8:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
Friday, 5/11
The Finder (Fox; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
CSI: NY (CBS; 8 pm CST). Season (?) Finale.
Fringe (Fox; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Blue Bloods (CBS; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Common Law; USA. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Michael Ealy and Warren Cole star as cops who argue so much that they are put in couples counseling.
C'mon-- it's USA. Not exactly "high concept"...
The Half Hour; Comedy Central. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Comedian Rory Scovel gets his own show.
I'll be at Chickenfoot's show in Minneapolis, so I don't really care about any of the above...
Saturday, 5/12
Mom Caves; HGTV. 7:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Because The Woman has to hold us down... Can't just let us have "our thing", the man cave...
Sunday, 5/13
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC; 6 pm CST). Season Finale.
You didn't know it still aired seasons, did you?
Once Upon a Time (ABC; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Survivor: One World (CBS; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Desperate Housewives (ABC; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Next Food Network Star; Food. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
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