ROBOT CHICKEN hi-jinks posted by Choule.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
In Case You Can't Catch the Movie...
Check out this ROBOT CHICKEN clip (posted by sabinaelrod). Love the reaction by Optimus when he gets a prostate exam...
Premieres and Notables July 2-8, 2007
I see Creature Comforts is listed in TV Guide (obviously printed before it was cancelled), so I'll say "Boo, CBS! You suck!" just one more time-- especially after I watched the third and final episode a few nights ago. Pure genius. Catch it if it makes it to DVD.
Wednesday, 7/4
FOX burns off the last two episodes of Drive (7 & 8 pm CST) that were in the can.
And a Holiday tradition with basic cable: marathons!
Monk; USA. 22 hours of the show, beginning at 5 am.
Law & Order; TNT. 15 hours beginning at 7 am.
King of the Hill; FX. 12 hours at 11 am.
Married With Children; FX. 4 hours at 7 am.
The Twilight Zone; Sci Fi. 21 hours at 7 am.
And AMC and TMC are having patriotic-themed movies throughout the day.
Thursday, 7/5
Ultimate NASCAR; ESPN. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I don't know anything about it. Maybe my friend, Brian, will put something on his blog since I'm a dick and just called him out on it: http://dahlyvh.blogspot.com/
Big Brother; CBS. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
I have a confession: this show is my guilty pleasure. I know: I extol the virtues of watching good TV, and I watch this show that no "TV-learned" person will say has any merit. But I like it. If it was on in the Fall, I probably wouldn't see it, but there's just so much crap in the summer, that I actually look forward to it. And who doesn't love The Chen-Bot?
Anyway, more stuff to come, but first, let's check out these videos:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KDo7-4HbE80
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zkGsY4gVE2w
Friday, 7/6
Doctor Who; Sci Fi. 7 & 8:30 pm. Season Premiere.
The Doctor is back-- this time without fan-favorite sidekick Rose. But in the second episode, he gains a new partner, so he shouldn't be lonely for long.
Saturday, 7/7
Assume the Position 201 With Mr. Wuhl; HBO. 9 pm. Special
The sequel to Wuhl's profane, funny, and very informative special last year about American History that focuses on the effect pop culture has on it. Highly recommended.
Avenging Angel; Hallmark. 8 pm. Movie.
Normally I wouldn't add a made-for-TV movie unless it was the absolute highest caliber. But I like Kevin Sorbo, so I'm going to mention the Western movie he stars in as a preacher-turned-bounty hunter.
Sunday, 7/8
American Body Shop; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Yet another mock-reality show from this network which seems to just like throwing shit at a wall to see if it sticks. I used to check out every new series this network made, but they've had so many misses lately (aside from The Sarah Silverman Program), I'm gonna pass on this one.
Speedology; National Geographic. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at things done quickly. The pilot looks at speed eaters and what it does to a body to shovel in hot dogs and chicken wings at the rate they do.
Wednesday, 7/4
FOX burns off the last two episodes of Drive (7 & 8 pm CST) that were in the can.
And a Holiday tradition with basic cable: marathons!
Monk; USA. 22 hours of the show, beginning at 5 am.
Law & Order; TNT. 15 hours beginning at 7 am.
King of the Hill; FX. 12 hours at 11 am.
Married With Children; FX. 4 hours at 7 am.
The Twilight Zone; Sci Fi. 21 hours at 7 am.
And AMC and TMC are having patriotic-themed movies throughout the day.
Thursday, 7/5
Ultimate NASCAR; ESPN. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
I don't know anything about it. Maybe my friend, Brian, will put something on his blog since I'm a dick and just called him out on it: http://dahlyvh.blogspot.com/
Big Brother; CBS. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
I have a confession: this show is my guilty pleasure. I know: I extol the virtues of watching good TV, and I watch this show that no "TV-learned" person will say has any merit. But I like it. If it was on in the Fall, I probably wouldn't see it, but there's just so much crap in the summer, that I actually look forward to it. And who doesn't love The Chen-Bot?
Anyway, more stuff to come, but first, let's check out these videos:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KDo7-4HbE80
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zkGsY4gVE2w
Friday, 7/6
Doctor Who; Sci Fi. 7 & 8:30 pm. Season Premiere.
The Doctor is back-- this time without fan-favorite sidekick Rose. But in the second episode, he gains a new partner, so he shouldn't be lonely for long.
Saturday, 7/7
Assume the Position 201 With Mr. Wuhl; HBO. 9 pm. Special
The sequel to Wuhl's profane, funny, and very informative special last year about American History that focuses on the effect pop culture has on it. Highly recommended.
Avenging Angel; Hallmark. 8 pm. Movie.
Normally I wouldn't add a made-for-TV movie unless it was the absolute highest caliber. But I like Kevin Sorbo, so I'm going to mention the Western movie he stars in as a preacher-turned-bounty hunter.
Sunday, 7/8
American Body Shop; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Yet another mock-reality show from this network which seems to just like throwing shit at a wall to see if it sticks. I used to check out every new series this network made, but they've had so many misses lately (aside from The Sarah Silverman Program), I'm gonna pass on this one.
Speedology; National Geographic. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at things done quickly. The pilot looks at speed eaters and what it does to a body to shovel in hot dogs and chicken wings at the rate they do.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
My Favorite Things-- EXTRAS and Trick Pens
One of my favorite scenes from EXTRAS (courtesy of ExtrasSEries2).
"It's like a Picadilly Circus in here."
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Hook, Line, and Sinker
alexlloyd69 posted this clip, featuring one of Tim's best pranks, where Gareth falls for it hook, line, and-- well, you know the rest...
Keith's Appraisal
Yet another U.K. OFFICE clip from vanillabuzz. Keith absolutely rules. And this clip also gives a great example of why Ricky Gervais is such a master of comedy: three simples words "Always the same."
Gareth Is On the Case
What if Gareth had become a cop instead of an Assistant (to the) Regional Manager? One shudders to imagine...
Gareth Explains His Manliness
Another great OFFICE (U.K.) bit; this time courtesy of vanillabuzz.
One word: clueless.
The Office - Stapler Banter
One of my favorite bits from the U.K. OFFICE courtesy of wdb81. "It's got YOUR name on it."
Elevator Guy from 'The Loop'
I couldn't find the bit about half a yardstick (still rules), but "theguyotc" posted this bit that includes the line "power against power".
ABC Longs To Be Hero, Too-- Rescues Show
First NBC renewed Friday Night Lights when it could have (by rights) let it go (props to The Peacock).
Then CBS brings Jericho back from the dead (nice move by The Eye).
ABC felt left out, so they, too, revived a show that was expected to be dead when it wasn't mentioned at upfronts. They elected to bring back According to Jim. They even did CBS one better by giving the show an eighteen episode commitment (Jericho just got seven).
Hmmm. You know, ABC, if you wanted to make a statement, you could have brought back Brothers and Sisters or SportsNight (Sorkin's not real busy now)...
Then CBS brings Jericho back from the dead (nice move by The Eye).
ABC felt left out, so they, too, revived a show that was expected to be dead when it wasn't mentioned at upfronts. They elected to bring back According to Jim. They even did CBS one better by giving the show an eighteen episode commitment (Jericho just got seven).
Hmmm. You know, ABC, if you wanted to make a statement, you could have brought back Brothers and Sisters or SportsNight (Sorkin's not real busy now)...
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
My Favorite Things-- THE LOOP
I hope to do a little feature from time to time that just, simply, explains something I find just funny or helpful or whatever. No real rhyme or reason. Here's the first:
Last Sunday, I was watching The Loop (which has become one of my two favorite shows airing new episodes this summer), and one of the characters said one of the most crass, but funny things I've heard in a long time.
Our "hero", Sam, gets bugged by Derek about every episode. They nearly always meet in the elevator, and Derek gives Sam a hard time by bragging about his own sexual accomplishments using very unsubtle metaphors while they wait for the elevator to take them to the right floor. One from Sunday just stuck with me. I'm going to paraphrase here because after I laughed at the crass part, I missed some of the rest:
"Where was I last night? You could guess I was half a yardstick in some Brazilian model..."
"Half a yardstick..." Three words that say so much...
Last Sunday, I was watching The Loop (which has become one of my two favorite shows airing new episodes this summer), and one of the characters said one of the most crass, but funny things I've heard in a long time.
Our "hero", Sam, gets bugged by Derek about every episode. They nearly always meet in the elevator, and Derek gives Sam a hard time by bragging about his own sexual accomplishments using very unsubtle metaphors while they wait for the elevator to take them to the right floor. One from Sunday just stuck with me. I'm going to paraphrase here because after I laughed at the crass part, I missed some of the rest:
"Where was I last night? You could guess I was half a yardstick in some Brazilian model..."
"Half a yardstick..." Three words that say so much...
Rabid Wolverine
Well, I intended on doing some funny bits tonight, but as I flipped on the VCR that had recorded The 4400 last night, I saw that WWE Raw was doing a tribute show. And my heart sank. I stopped watching pro wrestling about 18 months ago, but I still feel an affinity and admiration for many of the performers-- a large number of whom unfortunately have short lifespans.
Monday, Chris Benoit and his wife and young son were found dead in their home.
It's pretty early to tell what exactly happened, but from what I gathered from doing a little research on the Web, police are looking at the scene as a double-murder/suicide. Autopsies are supposed to be performed Tuesday, but police have stated that guns were not involved and there was no indication of stabbing, either.
I'm sure in the next few weeks, the truth will be known and people will have various opinions on the events leading up to the deaths, but I wanted to take just a little time to honor the man dubbed "The Crippler" and "The Rabid Wolverine".
To watch the guy in a match was to see someone who gave it all-- all the time-- as well as to see one of the greatest technicians of the "sport", ever. I used to read a lot of backstage stuff, and I can't remember a single person who had anything bad to say about the guy. "Dependable", "amazing", "professional", "calm", "respect" were just a few of the words used to describe him by anyone who talked about him.
His character never really struck a chord in me; I never really rooted for him. But I respected him. To watch a match he was in was to watch a master do his thing.
Pro wrestling gets laughed at by society at large for being fake, but I followed it enough to know that even though things are predetermined and matches are usually planned-out, these guys still take risks with their bodies. Being a pro wrestler takes an unbelievable amount of dedication. It is not an easy life. Jumping off the top rope onto another person hurts. Getting smacked by chair would do serious damage to someone in the "real world", but it still has to hurt like Hell in the ring. These professionals know how to take a hit-- but they still get hit. I'm sure Benoit wouldn't disagree with me since he had to have neck surgery a few years back to repair the damage he had done to him in his career.
For pro wrestling to lose someone like Benoit is a terrible blow. It's hard to compare him to people in other fields, but losing Benoit is to wrestling like losing Pacino in acting or Scorsese in directing. "Sports Entertainment" lost one of its greatest workers of all time Monday.
I don't even watch it anymore, but I will miss him.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Premieres and Notables June 25- July 1, 2007
Finally... a light week.
Monday, 6/25
Arthur; PBS. 7:30 am CST (check local listings). Season Premiere.
The eleventh season begins.
Wayside; Nickelodeon. 11:30 am CST. Series Premiere.
An animated series, based on the Wayside School book series.
History Detectives; PBS. 8 pm (check local times). Season Premiere.
Season Five.
Semper Fi: One Marine's Journey; Showtime. 7:30. Documentary.
A gay Marine gets outed and loses his job.
Tuesday, 6/26
Shaq's Big Challenge; ABC. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Shaquille O'Neal and a team of experts help six adolescents with their weight problems.
Thursday, 6/28
Burn Notice; USA. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Bruce Campbell alert! He guest-stars in this series about a spy who is suddenly cut loose, and now he has to find his way in civilian life-- which he does by helping people with his unique skill set all while trying to figure out why he was let go from the spy game.
Hey Paula; Bravo. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Another C-list celeb lets the cameras film her life. This time, Paula Abdul tries to convince us she's not on drugs.
The most abused show of the 2006-2007 season, Men in Trees, beings repeating at 9:01 on ABC. The show really hit its stride in the third episode, so sit through the pilot tonight and promise yourself you'll come back the next few Thursdays. It's worth it.
Another slow-starter ends its life tonight. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip airs its last episode at 9:00 on NBC. I never found the problems others had with the show because the main characters shared my views. Sadly, that wasn't the case for most of America as the views were not as even-handed as they should have been at first (okay, Matt was downright condescending-- which fit the character but turned off viewers). The last run of episodes were well-done and balanced out the preachiness (like when Harriet gave an explanation on why Danny should pray to God while Danny explained why he was not comfortable with it-- it was a great scene where no one was right or wrong) or just plain had great moments like when Matt realized why he had to suggest to Danny to have Jordan make Danny the guardian of her child in the event of her death. It wasn't my favorite show, but I'll miss it.
Friday, 6/29
Degrassi: The Next Generation; The N. 7:00. Return
Kevin Smith's favorite show (okay, I know he's a fan-- and guest-starred as himself in a few eps--, but I shouldn't say "favorite") returns.
The Best Years; The N. 7:30. Series Premiere.
Best described as a college-aged Degrassi.
Sunday, 7/1
The Loop airs its last three episodes (FOX, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30). It wasn't a fantastic show, but the actors were great and I laughed quite a bit. I'll terribly miss Philip Baker Hall's boss. Every time that guy was on screen, I laughed. At least one of the most promising young comedic actors, Bret Harrison, has already found a new gig starring in next season's Reaper.
Monday, 6/25
Arthur; PBS. 7:30 am CST (check local listings). Season Premiere.
The eleventh season begins.
Wayside; Nickelodeon. 11:30 am CST. Series Premiere.
An animated series, based on the Wayside School book series.
History Detectives; PBS. 8 pm (check local times). Season Premiere.
Season Five.
Semper Fi: One Marine's Journey; Showtime. 7:30. Documentary.
A gay Marine gets outed and loses his job.
Tuesday, 6/26
Shaq's Big Challenge; ABC. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Shaquille O'Neal and a team of experts help six adolescents with their weight problems.
Thursday, 6/28
Burn Notice; USA. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Bruce Campbell alert! He guest-stars in this series about a spy who is suddenly cut loose, and now he has to find his way in civilian life-- which he does by helping people with his unique skill set all while trying to figure out why he was let go from the spy game.
Hey Paula; Bravo. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Another C-list celeb lets the cameras film her life. This time, Paula Abdul tries to convince us she's not on drugs.
The most abused show of the 2006-2007 season, Men in Trees, beings repeating at 9:01 on ABC. The show really hit its stride in the third episode, so sit through the pilot tonight and promise yourself you'll come back the next few Thursdays. It's worth it.
Another slow-starter ends its life tonight. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip airs its last episode at 9:00 on NBC. I never found the problems others had with the show because the main characters shared my views. Sadly, that wasn't the case for most of America as the views were not as even-handed as they should have been at first (okay, Matt was downright condescending-- which fit the character but turned off viewers). The last run of episodes were well-done and balanced out the preachiness (like when Harriet gave an explanation on why Danny should pray to God while Danny explained why he was not comfortable with it-- it was a great scene where no one was right or wrong) or just plain had great moments like when Matt realized why he had to suggest to Danny to have Jordan make Danny the guardian of her child in the event of her death. It wasn't my favorite show, but I'll miss it.
Friday, 6/29
Degrassi: The Next Generation; The N. 7:00. Return
Kevin Smith's favorite show (okay, I know he's a fan-- and guest-starred as himself in a few eps--, but I shouldn't say "favorite") returns.
The Best Years; The N. 7:30. Series Premiere.
Best described as a college-aged Degrassi.
Sunday, 7/1
The Loop airs its last three episodes (FOX, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30). It wasn't a fantastic show, but the actors were great and I laughed quite a bit. I'll terribly miss Philip Baker Hall's boss. Every time that guy was on screen, I laughed. At least one of the most promising young comedic actors, Bret Harrison, has already found a new gig starring in next season's Reaper.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Booooo, CBS!
After three whole airings, CBS pulled Creature Comforts from the schedule, to be replaced by more repeats of New Adventures of Old Christine (could'a been worse: Two and a Half Men).
So much for CBS trying something new. Some parts of the show worked better than others, but the scene where the two voices are smelling wine but the on-camera characters are dogs sniffing a butt was riotous (it's a lot more classy-- and funny-- than it sounds).
Boo, CBS. You do a solid for fans by bringing back Jericho (which said as much for your weak pilot season as it did that you listened to fans), but Pirate Master isn't burning up any ratings records, either.
So much for CBS trying something new. Some parts of the show worked better than others, but the scene where the two voices are smelling wine but the on-camera characters are dogs sniffing a butt was riotous (it's a lot more classy-- and funny-- than it sounds).
Boo, CBS. You do a solid for fans by bringing back Jericho (which said as much for your weak pilot season as it did that you listened to fans), but Pirate Master isn't burning up any ratings records, either.
Who Knew She Was Funny?
I'm behind on The Sopranos (although I do know how it ended), but even I found the humor in the spoof Hillary Clinton did of the show's finale. Ya gotta love "Mac Daddy" Bill's reaction to the appetizers Hillary ordered.
And the clip even had a cameo by Vince "Johnny Sack" Curatola.
Check it out here.
And the clip even had a cameo by Vince "Johnny Sack" Curatola.
Check it out here.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Premieres and Notables June 18-24, 2007
One I forgot last week: tonight is Robot Chicken's half-hour Star Wars special on [adult swim]/Cartoon Network at 10 pm and then reairs a few more times this week. George Lucas liked the skit when Darth Vader called the Emperor about the destruction of the Death Star so much, he agreed to lend his voice to the special. If you like Star Wars, or making fun of Star Wars, then check it out.
Monday, 6/18
Curl Girls, Logo. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Lesbian surfers...
Age of Love; NBC. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A 31-year-old tennis pro gets to pick from a smorgasbord of women in yet another reality dating show. But this one has a twist: the women are either "kittens" (women in their twenties) or "cougars" (women in their forties). I'm sure it'll be classier than what you'd expect...
Simon Schama's Power of Art; PBS. 8 pm (check local listings). Series Premiere.
A documentary series examining the stories behind some of art's masterpieces.
Heartland; TNT. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Treat Williams stars in this medical drama about transplant surgeons.
The Closer; TNT. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
And a fantastically funny episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine reairs tonight at 7:30 (CBS). I'd put it in the top ten funniest episodes of the past TV season.
Tuesday, 6/19
P.O.V.; PBS. 9 pm (check local listings). Season Premiere.
The 20th season begins.
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pachino; USA. 8 pm. Special.
Is it me, or does this seem to happen more than annually?
Wednesday, 6/20
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies; CBS. 7 pm. Special.
It's been ten years since AFI listed its 100 greatest American films list, and it'll be interesting to see what new films made the cut-- and what old films got pushed out.
Thursday, 6/21
There's a The Office marathon from 7-9 pm (NBC).
Live From Abbey Road; Sundance. 9 pm. Mini-series (12 part).
A look at what it takes to put on a live concert and includes rehearsals at the famous studio. The first ep features Norah Jones and John Mayer.
American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals; CNBC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at the lengths people will go to get rich (except work).
Friday, 6/22
Expose: America's Investigative Reports; PBS. 9 pm (check local listings). Season Premiere.
I've Got Nothing to Wear; TLC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
I've got a headache writing that these stupid shows keep cropping up.
Stargate Atlantis; SciFi. 8 pm. Season Finale.
And my hat's off to Stargate SG1 (SciFi, 7 pm) for wrapping up its tenth and final season (the longest-running American sci-fi series). I didn't get into it (admittedly, I didn't try real hard), but it deserves its props.
Monday, 6/18
Curl Girls, Logo. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Lesbian surfers...
Age of Love; NBC. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A 31-year-old tennis pro gets to pick from a smorgasbord of women in yet another reality dating show. But this one has a twist: the women are either "kittens" (women in their twenties) or "cougars" (women in their forties). I'm sure it'll be classier than what you'd expect...
Simon Schama's Power of Art; PBS. 8 pm (check local listings). Series Premiere.
A documentary series examining the stories behind some of art's masterpieces.
Heartland; TNT. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Treat Williams stars in this medical drama about transplant surgeons.
The Closer; TNT. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
And a fantastically funny episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine reairs tonight at 7:30 (CBS). I'd put it in the top ten funniest episodes of the past TV season.
Tuesday, 6/19
P.O.V.; PBS. 9 pm (check local listings). Season Premiere.
The 20th season begins.
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pachino; USA. 8 pm. Special.
Is it me, or does this seem to happen more than annually?
Wednesday, 6/20
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies; CBS. 7 pm. Special.
It's been ten years since AFI listed its 100 greatest American films list, and it'll be interesting to see what new films made the cut-- and what old films got pushed out.
Thursday, 6/21
There's a The Office marathon from 7-9 pm (NBC).
Live From Abbey Road; Sundance. 9 pm. Mini-series (12 part).
A look at what it takes to put on a live concert and includes rehearsals at the famous studio. The first ep features Norah Jones and John Mayer.
American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals; CNBC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at the lengths people will go to get rich (except work).
Friday, 6/22
Expose: America's Investigative Reports; PBS. 9 pm (check local listings). Season Premiere.
I've Got Nothing to Wear; TLC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
I've got a headache writing that these stupid shows keep cropping up.
Stargate Atlantis; SciFi. 8 pm. Season Finale.
And my hat's off to Stargate SG1 (SciFi, 7 pm) for wrapping up its tenth and final season (the longest-running American sci-fi series). I didn't get into it (admittedly, I didn't try real hard), but it deserves its props.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Premieres and Notables, June 11-17, 2007
Man, remember when the summer was a time to relax because everything that was on was a repeat? Not anymore.
Monday, 6/11
Making News: Texas Style; TV Guide Channel. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A behind the scenes reality show set at a local TV Station.
Kyle XY; ABC Family. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
The dude with no past (or navel) returns.
Tuesday, 6/12
More reality shows that sound just wonderful. I'm not wasting too much time typing.
I Propose (Style, 7 pm)
Miami Ink (TLC, 9 pm)
Bad Girls Road Trip (Oxygen, 9 pm)
Fight Girls (Oxygen, 9:30)
Wednesday, 6/13
A little better lineup than last night's.
Rescue Me; FX. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
The much-acclaimed show returns for a fourth season. Recommended.
Last Comic Standing; NBC. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
It loses a little something each year. Hopefully it's only loss this time is host Anthony Clark (who's horribly underrepresented on imdb.com-- dang it was hard to verify that this turd hosted the show last year). This year is hosted by Bill Bellamy. Pray he'll be better.
Top Chef; Bravo. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Not of any interest to me-- but the premiere will (should?) have an appearance by Anthony Bourdain (who really opened my eyes to the food world with his book Kitchen Confidential).
Lil' Bush; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
The misadventures of the elementary-aged Prez and his friends Lil Condi, Lil' Rummy, and Lil' Cheney. I'll check it out, but the show is about four years too late to really poke fun at the F-Bombing idiot in the big white house. And is it wrong to make fun of an easy target like President Shitforbrains? Is it also wrong to make light of this guy and his cronies who have made America (and the world) a much worse place? I just don't find that funny.
Thursday, 6/14
Soundstage; PBS. 9 pm (check local listings). Season Premiere.
The fourth season kicks off with an hour-long Rob Thomas concert.
Friday, 6/15
The 34th Annual Daytime Emmys; CBS. 8 pm. Special
Nothing I care about here-- other than the wonderful Curious George series, which is nominated for Outstanding Children's Animated Program.
Sunday, 6/17
Entourage; HBO. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Sure, Season Three just ended two weeks ago, but it's back with a different kind of season that follows Vince and E on the shoot of Medellin in Columbia (?). No telling if Drama and Turtle come along (doubtful), and Season Three was marred a bit by not having the gang in scenes with Ari, and it looks unlikely Ari will make the trip (he does have a business to run and other clients to take care of). And the Season Three finale where Walsh informs E the movie will be entirely in Spanish ("Because I've got final cut.") is not a good omen that the rest of the film making process will be any easier.
Flight of the Conchords; HBO. 9:30. Series Premiere.
Two New Zealand troubadours try to jack up their careers by moving to NYC.
And more pellet premieres:
The Dead Zone (USA, 7 pm)
Bridezillas (WE, 8 pm)
Platinum Weddings (WE, 9 pm)
Ice Road Truckers (History, 9 pm)
Meadowlands (Showtime, 9 pm)
The 4400 (USA, 8 pm)
Monday, 6/11
Making News: Texas Style; TV Guide Channel. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A behind the scenes reality show set at a local TV Station.
Kyle XY; ABC Family. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
The dude with no past (or navel) returns.
Tuesday, 6/12
More reality shows that sound just wonderful. I'm not wasting too much time typing.
I Propose (Style, 7 pm)
Miami Ink (TLC, 9 pm)
Bad Girls Road Trip (Oxygen, 9 pm)
Fight Girls (Oxygen, 9:30)
Wednesday, 6/13
A little better lineup than last night's.
Rescue Me; FX. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
The much-acclaimed show returns for a fourth season. Recommended.
Last Comic Standing; NBC. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
It loses a little something each year. Hopefully it's only loss this time is host Anthony Clark (who's horribly underrepresented on imdb.com-- dang it was hard to verify that this turd hosted the show last year). This year is hosted by Bill Bellamy. Pray he'll be better.
Top Chef; Bravo. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Not of any interest to me-- but the premiere will (should?) have an appearance by Anthony Bourdain (who really opened my eyes to the food world with his book Kitchen Confidential).
Lil' Bush; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
The misadventures of the elementary-aged Prez and his friends Lil Condi, Lil' Rummy, and Lil' Cheney. I'll check it out, but the show is about four years too late to really poke fun at the F-Bombing idiot in the big white house. And is it wrong to make fun of an easy target like President Shitforbrains? Is it also wrong to make light of this guy and his cronies who have made America (and the world) a much worse place? I just don't find that funny.
Thursday, 6/14
Soundstage; PBS. 9 pm (check local listings). Season Premiere.
The fourth season kicks off with an hour-long Rob Thomas concert.
Friday, 6/15
The 34th Annual Daytime Emmys; CBS. 8 pm. Special
Nothing I care about here-- other than the wonderful Curious George series, which is nominated for Outstanding Children's Animated Program.
Sunday, 6/17
Entourage; HBO. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Sure, Season Three just ended two weeks ago, but it's back with a different kind of season that follows Vince and E on the shoot of Medellin in Columbia (?). No telling if Drama and Turtle come along (doubtful), and Season Three was marred a bit by not having the gang in scenes with Ari, and it looks unlikely Ari will make the trip (he does have a business to run and other clients to take care of). And the Season Three finale where Walsh informs E the movie will be entirely in Spanish ("Because I've got final cut.") is not a good omen that the rest of the film making process will be any easier.
Flight of the Conchords; HBO. 9:30. Series Premiere.
Two New Zealand troubadours try to jack up their careers by moving to NYC.
And more pellet premieres:
The Dead Zone (USA, 7 pm)
Bridezillas (WE, 8 pm)
Platinum Weddings (WE, 9 pm)
Ice Road Truckers (History, 9 pm)
Meadowlands (Showtime, 9 pm)
The 4400 (USA, 8 pm)
MODOK's Back
My comic book buying has dropped to about two titles a month (which I buy about every three months or so), so I'm way out of the loop.
But sites like newsarama.com keep me abreast of developments. Seems as if the ridiculous villain an MODOK (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) has returned to the Marvel Universe. This drug-induced being is, basically, a giant head with minuscule arms and legs who rides around on a floating chair has come back to cause problems for Ms. Marvel.
But creators and fans still can have a little fun with this guy, as newsarama has posted "interviews" between MODOK and Ms. Marvel #16 creators, writer Brian Reed and penciller Aaron Lopresti. And there's a link to MODOK's official blog, which I haven't read yet, but soon will: BLOGDOK.
I love how the first question he has for Reed and Lopresti right out of the gate is "Please describe your head. Use as much detail as possible."
But sites like newsarama.com keep me abreast of developments. Seems as if the ridiculous villain an MODOK (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) has returned to the Marvel Universe. This drug-induced being is, basically, a giant head with minuscule arms and legs who rides around on a floating chair has come back to cause problems for Ms. Marvel.
But creators and fans still can have a little fun with this guy, as newsarama has posted "interviews" between MODOK and Ms. Marvel #16 creators, writer Brian Reed and penciller Aaron Lopresti. And there's a link to MODOK's official blog, which I haven't read yet, but soon will: BLOGDOK.
I love how the first question he has for Reed and Lopresti right out of the gate is "Please describe your head. Use as much detail as possible."
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