Monday, 11/16
I won't spoil what happened last week, but let's just say that this week, Barney returns to form on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST).
Chef Academy; Bravo. 10 pm. Series Premiere.
Just what the world needed: another chef reality competition.
Tuesday, 11/17
Merry Madagscar; NBC. 7 pm CST. Special.
A half-hour, Holiday-themed special where Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman sub for Santa.
No mention of the real stars (and only high points) of the films, the Penguins, though.
Heather Locklear makes an attempt to save the reboot of Melrose Place-- just as she saved the first incarnation (CW; 8 pm).
And in DVD/BluRay release news: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's A Very Sunny Christmas direct-to-DVD special drops in stores today.
Wednesday, 11/18
America's Next Top Model (CE; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Clark Gregg ("Richard")'s real-life wife, Jennifer Grey, plays his blind date on The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS; 7 pm). Should be fun to see.
Thursday, 11/19
Project Runway (Lifetime; 9 pm). Season Finale.
Friday, 11/20
Happily Ever Faster; TLC. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A "classy" Las Vegas wedding chapel that appeals to people who don't want their nuptuals to look tacky is featured in this reality show.
Sunday, 11/22
The Next Iron Chef (Food; 8 pm). Season Finale.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO; 8 pm). Season Finale.
Filming of the Seinfeld reunion show commences...
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Best Day Ever?
So, it's been a while...
I admit, I got a bit burned out by doing that whole birthday thing (let's not discuss how long ago that was). Then I found I couldn't embed clips from E! online here anymore (I guess that's not a big loss, the clips disappeared after a short time anyway). And I've been a little anti-computer lately; I don't even do much for my Fantasy Football team (which has sucked pretty hard this year) beyond an hour or so a week making sure I don't have anyone hurt or on bye week starting for me. And my computer is nearing the end of its useful life (at least in terms of having 1-3 other people logged on it at a time); eating up the available memory and slowing anything I want to do down.
And then I read a book called The Narcissism Epidemic which claimed that things like MySpace and blogs are causes as well as effects of the increased narcissistic nature of our society. So I've been wondering if posting about what I think is just part of that societal trend, or if my original purpose still held up. (That purpose being a more passive way to express what I write in e-mails to friends in a format that is not "forced" like reading an e-mail; people have to go to this website, which leads me to believe they come here for a reason beyond the duty one would feel to read an e-mail from me.)
BTW: I think I've stuck to my original intent.
Except for this post. In this post, I'm gonna talk about my day... A lot... This one is about "me me me".
Deal with it.
Let's go back a few weeks; back to the time when I almost wrote a post called Best Week Ever...?
That week was potentially my best because I scored some really cheap ($1 & $3) CDs that were either new or very much like new. I also got a few slightly used Marvel Essential TPBs (massive books containing reprints of 20-25 issues of old comics) that retail for $16-18 for $1-$3. I got my backordered copy of Van Halen: The Visual History, 1978-1984 (used a gift card from my birthday along with a coupon and only paid a couple of buck out of pocket). I found Paul Feig's book Kick Me!-- which is hilarious and highly recommended-- for half price. Grabbed Smallville Season 5 used DVD set for $10. And I got my advance copy of the Wii game Guitar Hero: Van Halen (due to be released in stores December 22-- suckers), which I actually played (don't play much Wii) and enjoyed. It was hard not seeing Mike in the game, but Wolfgang is the current bassist, and the game is centered on how the band looks now (until they give Roth the boot)-- at least it's current as far as I've gotten in the game, which isn't terribly far. And, finally, I preordered a copy of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 on BluRay for $35, which is pretty good (Best Buy is selling it for $49 right now in stores).
Pretty damn good week.
It'll be tough to top that week, but I came pretty close in just a single day.
Let's go back just a little more. I saw the movie Up last spring. It kicked my ass with how good it was. I couldn't wait to get it on DVD; and after I bought a BluRay player this summer, I couldn't wait to get in on BluRay Disc. Now combine that with a visit I had with my movie/DVD/sci fi guru Tom this summer, who gave me hints on how to find good DVD/BluRay deals. I was on a mission to get Up-- and pay as little as possible for it (not that it's not worth full price; just that finding it cheap was a bit of an adventure).
So I scoured the internet and found as many deals, coupons, price match opportunities and the like I could use, and I had a plan. I was going to score the Up 4 disc (Blu Ray film, BluRay extras, DVD of film, and digital copy of film) as well as Monsters, Inc 4-disc for about $24. Not the best deal I knew about, but the one I was willing to go for because it didn't involve too many things that could end up being roadblocks (after a certain point, stores don't like dealing with you when you're practically getting stuff for free).
So yesterday (Tuesday, the day the movies were released to stores) was a tough one to sit through. I was riding in the carpool, so I didn't have a car (my bad for not scheduling myself to drive, I guess)-- and I wasn't going to make a special trip to the nearest city to pick them up. So I was as jittery as a crack addict looking for his fix.
So today I woke up, ran to the computer, and printed off the final coupon I needed for my adventure (a $10 off Up that didn't become available until the release date). Then I had to sit through another day of work with visions of Pixar-created goodness dancing in my head.
Now the good things about today:
There was meeting on the floor I reside on in my office building, and those usually are good opportunities to score a free lunch. Which I did. I snaked a lunch yesterday as well to use as my early supper today (donating plasma-- gotta keep my protein up). Double good things.
I was able to convince the people I talked to at work that I gave a shit about what they were telling me. Always a good day when I accomplish that.
I didn't find anyone to give me a ride to a store to buy my BluRays during lunch (didn't try hard; just was looking for someone "going my way"). What looked like a bad thing, ended up good (because I did better at night than I probably would have during the day).
Another bad break: I left my reading book (Russell Brand's My Booky Wook) in the person's car I was riding with when she dropped me off. Very bad-- it was the only book I had, and sitting in that chair while donating plasma without a book is torture. So I exceeded the speed limit, hit the lights just right, and headed to my favorite bookstore before I had to donate. Ran to the clearance section to grab a book and stumbled on Ricky Gervais presents The World of Karl Pinkerton based on the popular podcast I haven't heard yet. I'm not always entranced by Gervais (even though I consider him as close to a comedy genius as it gets), but the book was $3-- and it gave me something to read.
Oh yeah, I also grabbed the Invasion complete series I had been eyeing for months for $12 with a coupon. Score!
I donated plasma, and they had me turned up a little high, so I blew through it (without blowing a vein) in about 50 minutes (ten less than usual). Good deal. Got halfway through my new book while I pumped my arm... Another bonus.
Now the big part: My trip to Best Buy to buy my BluRays. I picked up my two sets and visited the game section because BB was also offering the Up game for Nintendo DS for $10 if you bought the BluRay. I'm sure the game isn't spectacular (most games based on movies aren't), but it was $10 and makes a nice Christmas present for that price.
So, the moment of truth... I walked up to the cash register with what should have rung up at just under $53 based on prices in the ad (and close to $75 retail priced). I lucked out and got a new cashier (because he didn't know what he was doing). He called someone else over to help (always a good sign; the helper usually has his own station to watch, so is in a hurry). The helper agreed to price match bestbuy.com's price for Up for $19.99 instead of the $23.99 in the ad ("It's not company policy to meet the website's price, but any manager will end up doing it.") My first break. But then the damn specials in the ad didn't ring up right ($10 off Monsters if bought with Up as well as the DS game deal), so a manager had to be called in to override. Break #2.
Managers are even busier than helpers, so she blasted through the overrides-- and gave me an extra mystery $10 off (oops). When all was said and done; I had my price matches, ad deals, and the manager walked away, and my total came to $41. The cashier and his helper breathed a sigh of relief.
Then I pulled out my $18 worth of Disney manufacturers coupons, and brought the total down to $23 for 2 BluRay 4-disc sets and a DS game. That included tax.
Best day ever.
After that, I drove home, listening to the mix CD my music/internet site guru Brian made for me to get me cultured in Joe Satriani (guitar virtuosos usually keep me away with the overly-high tuned guitars, so Brian made sure I got to experience the real Satch because I needed to bone up on my Chickenfoot members aside from the Red Rocker and Mad Anthony) . I'll tell you, being completly amped up after a big deal and listening to "If I Could Fly", "Surfing With the Alien", "Satch Boogie", and "Always With Me, Always With You" on the drive really makes a man feel good.
I got home and watched the tape of the Veteran's Day program my kids' school hosted today. My Kindergartener had one of the toughest lines (long, with larger words-- especially for a kindergartener) among the kids from K-5, and he nailed it. And my second grader started coming down with a cold earlier that day, but he still sang along with the others. He was a little trooper. A great capper to a great day to see them perform.
Well, almost the capper. After I put the boys to bed, I did watch tonight's episode of Glee-- and adored it. The last few episodes weren't as jaw droppingly good as the first few (still an excellent show, don't get me wrong), but tonight's ep was wonderful. I laughed and even cried a little. Got to see lots of "background" stuff on these people, and that always makes for a great episode of this show. There was a lot of heart to it-- and that's why I fell for the show in the first place.
And I suppose the final part of this best day ever was that I actually managed to make a post in this blog...
It posted on Thursday only because I proofread it. It was written and finished on Wednesday. I promise...
I admit, I got a bit burned out by doing that whole birthday thing (let's not discuss how long ago that was). Then I found I couldn't embed clips from E! online here anymore (I guess that's not a big loss, the clips disappeared after a short time anyway). And I've been a little anti-computer lately; I don't even do much for my Fantasy Football team (which has sucked pretty hard this year) beyond an hour or so a week making sure I don't have anyone hurt or on bye week starting for me. And my computer is nearing the end of its useful life (at least in terms of having 1-3 other people logged on it at a time); eating up the available memory and slowing anything I want to do down.
And then I read a book called The Narcissism Epidemic which claimed that things like MySpace and blogs are causes as well as effects of the increased narcissistic nature of our society. So I've been wondering if posting about what I think is just part of that societal trend, or if my original purpose still held up. (That purpose being a more passive way to express what I write in e-mails to friends in a format that is not "forced" like reading an e-mail; people have to go to this website, which leads me to believe they come here for a reason beyond the duty one would feel to read an e-mail from me.)
BTW: I think I've stuck to my original intent.
Except for this post. In this post, I'm gonna talk about my day... A lot... This one is about "me me me".
Deal with it.
Let's go back a few weeks; back to the time when I almost wrote a post called Best Week Ever...?
That week was potentially my best because I scored some really cheap ($1 & $3) CDs that were either new or very much like new. I also got a few slightly used Marvel Essential TPBs (massive books containing reprints of 20-25 issues of old comics) that retail for $16-18 for $1-$3. I got my backordered copy of Van Halen: The Visual History, 1978-1984 (used a gift card from my birthday along with a coupon and only paid a couple of buck out of pocket). I found Paul Feig's book Kick Me!-- which is hilarious and highly recommended-- for half price. Grabbed Smallville Season 5 used DVD set for $10. And I got my advance copy of the Wii game Guitar Hero: Van Halen (due to be released in stores December 22-- suckers), which I actually played (don't play much Wii) and enjoyed. It was hard not seeing Mike in the game, but Wolfgang is the current bassist, and the game is centered on how the band looks now (until they give Roth the boot)-- at least it's current as far as I've gotten in the game, which isn't terribly far. And, finally, I preordered a copy of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 on BluRay for $35, which is pretty good (Best Buy is selling it for $49 right now in stores).
Pretty damn good week.
It'll be tough to top that week, but I came pretty close in just a single day.
Let's go back just a little more. I saw the movie Up last spring. It kicked my ass with how good it was. I couldn't wait to get it on DVD; and after I bought a BluRay player this summer, I couldn't wait to get in on BluRay Disc. Now combine that with a visit I had with my movie/DVD/sci fi guru Tom this summer, who gave me hints on how to find good DVD/BluRay deals. I was on a mission to get Up-- and pay as little as possible for it (not that it's not worth full price; just that finding it cheap was a bit of an adventure).
So I scoured the internet and found as many deals, coupons, price match opportunities and the like I could use, and I had a plan. I was going to score the Up 4 disc (Blu Ray film, BluRay extras, DVD of film, and digital copy of film) as well as Monsters, Inc 4-disc for about $24. Not the best deal I knew about, but the one I was willing to go for because it didn't involve too many things that could end up being roadblocks (after a certain point, stores don't like dealing with you when you're practically getting stuff for free).
So yesterday (Tuesday, the day the movies were released to stores) was a tough one to sit through. I was riding in the carpool, so I didn't have a car (my bad for not scheduling myself to drive, I guess)-- and I wasn't going to make a special trip to the nearest city to pick them up. So I was as jittery as a crack addict looking for his fix.
So today I woke up, ran to the computer, and printed off the final coupon I needed for my adventure (a $10 off Up that didn't become available until the release date). Then I had to sit through another day of work with visions of Pixar-created goodness dancing in my head.
Now the good things about today:
There was meeting on the floor I reside on in my office building, and those usually are good opportunities to score a free lunch. Which I did. I snaked a lunch yesterday as well to use as my early supper today (donating plasma-- gotta keep my protein up). Double good things.
I was able to convince the people I talked to at work that I gave a shit about what they were telling me. Always a good day when I accomplish that.
I didn't find anyone to give me a ride to a store to buy my BluRays during lunch (didn't try hard; just was looking for someone "going my way"). What looked like a bad thing, ended up good (because I did better at night than I probably would have during the day).
Another bad break: I left my reading book (Russell Brand's My Booky Wook) in the person's car I was riding with when she dropped me off. Very bad-- it was the only book I had, and sitting in that chair while donating plasma without a book is torture. So I exceeded the speed limit, hit the lights just right, and headed to my favorite bookstore before I had to donate. Ran to the clearance section to grab a book and stumbled on Ricky Gervais presents The World of Karl Pinkerton based on the popular podcast I haven't heard yet. I'm not always entranced by Gervais (even though I consider him as close to a comedy genius as it gets), but the book was $3-- and it gave me something to read.
Oh yeah, I also grabbed the Invasion complete series I had been eyeing for months for $12 with a coupon. Score!
I donated plasma, and they had me turned up a little high, so I blew through it (without blowing a vein) in about 50 minutes (ten less than usual). Good deal. Got halfway through my new book while I pumped my arm... Another bonus.
Now the big part: My trip to Best Buy to buy my BluRays. I picked up my two sets and visited the game section because BB was also offering the Up game for Nintendo DS for $10 if you bought the BluRay. I'm sure the game isn't spectacular (most games based on movies aren't), but it was $10 and makes a nice Christmas present for that price.
So, the moment of truth... I walked up to the cash register with what should have rung up at just under $53 based on prices in the ad (and close to $75 retail priced). I lucked out and got a new cashier (because he didn't know what he was doing). He called someone else over to help (always a good sign; the helper usually has his own station to watch, so is in a hurry). The helper agreed to price match bestbuy.com's price for Up for $19.99 instead of the $23.99 in the ad ("It's not company policy to meet the website's price, but any manager will end up doing it.") My first break. But then the damn specials in the ad didn't ring up right ($10 off Monsters if bought with Up as well as the DS game deal), so a manager had to be called in to override. Break #2.
Managers are even busier than helpers, so she blasted through the overrides-- and gave me an extra mystery $10 off (oops). When all was said and done; I had my price matches, ad deals, and the manager walked away, and my total came to $41. The cashier and his helper breathed a sigh of relief.
Then I pulled out my $18 worth of Disney manufacturers coupons, and brought the total down to $23 for 2 BluRay 4-disc sets and a DS game. That included tax.
Best day ever.
After that, I drove home, listening to the mix CD my music/internet site guru Brian made for me to get me cultured in Joe Satriani (guitar virtuosos usually keep me away with the overly-high tuned guitars, so Brian made sure I got to experience the real Satch because I needed to bone up on my Chickenfoot members aside from the Red Rocker and Mad Anthony) . I'll tell you, being completly amped up after a big deal and listening to "If I Could Fly", "Surfing With the Alien", "Satch Boogie", and "Always With Me, Always With You" on the drive really makes a man feel good.
I got home and watched the tape of the Veteran's Day program my kids' school hosted today. My Kindergartener had one of the toughest lines (long, with larger words-- especially for a kindergartener) among the kids from K-5, and he nailed it. And my second grader started coming down with a cold earlier that day, but he still sang along with the others. He was a little trooper. A great capper to a great day to see them perform.
Well, almost the capper. After I put the boys to bed, I did watch tonight's episode of Glee-- and adored it. The last few episodes weren't as jaw droppingly good as the first few (still an excellent show, don't get me wrong), but tonight's ep was wonderful. I laughed and even cried a little. Got to see lots of "background" stuff on these people, and that always makes for a great episode of this show. There was a lot of heart to it-- and that's why I fell for the show in the first place.
And I suppose the final part of this best day ever was that I actually managed to make a post in this blog...
It posted on Thursday only because I proofread it. It was written and finished on Wednesday. I promise...
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sarah Silverman's Idea to Solve World Hunger
I don't always find her funny, but there are some good lines in this.
Oh yeah-- check out the comments about the video on YouTube. Some people just don't fuckin' get it...
If you don't either: it's a joke.
Lots of underlying truth, but the main target can't solve the problem itself.
Oh yeah-- check out the comments about the video on YouTube. Some people just don't fuckin' get it...
If you don't either: it's a joke.
Lots of underlying truth, but the main target can't solve the problem itself.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Premieres and Notables; November 9-15, 2009
Monday, 11/9
Lincoln Heights (ABC Family; 7 & 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
The gang uses Alan Thicke to try to break up Barney and Robin on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST).
The big C.S.I. crossover begins tonight on CSI: Miami (CBS; 9 pm CST).
Lopez Tonight; TBS. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
George Lopez gets a talk show.
Tuesday, 11/10
Sesame Street; PBS. 6 am (check local listings). 40th Season Premiere.
Let me spell that out: FORTIETH.
Wednesday, 11/11
The episode of Glee (FOX; 8 pm CST) that features the cast in wheelchairs during one number airs tonight. There's been a little buzz about it, so I thought I'd let you know.
Ghost Hunters Academy; Syfy. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Don't know-- and don't care-- what it's about...
Friday, 11/13
The Wonder Twins show up in Metropolis to help the Blur on Smallville (CW; 7 pm CST).
Sunday, 11/15
The Prisoner; AMC. 7 pm CST. Miniseries.
This six-part (2 hrs/night over three nights) miniseries tries to find the same magic of the '60s cult hit. From what I've read, it doesn't (but what do I know? I tried the original about 2 years ago and couldn't get past the second episode).
The Seinfeld cast gets together to read-through the script of the [fictitious] reunion special on Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO; 8 pm CST).
WWII in HD; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series.
2hrs/night for the next 5 nights showcases restored color footage of the war.
Super Dave's Spike-tacular; Spike. 10 pm. Mini-series.
Bob Einstein's Super Dave character returns in this 4-week series. I'm sure it'll be a tasteful affair seeing as it's on Spike...
Lincoln Heights (ABC Family; 7 & 7:30 pm CST). Season Finale.
The gang uses Alan Thicke to try to break up Barney and Robin on How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7 pm CST).
The big C.S.I. crossover begins tonight on CSI: Miami (CBS; 9 pm CST).
Lopez Tonight; TBS. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
George Lopez gets a talk show.
Tuesday, 11/10
Sesame Street; PBS. 6 am (check local listings). 40th Season Premiere.
Let me spell that out: FORTIETH.
Wednesday, 11/11
The episode of Glee (FOX; 8 pm CST) that features the cast in wheelchairs during one number airs tonight. There's been a little buzz about it, so I thought I'd let you know.
Ghost Hunters Academy; Syfy. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Don't know-- and don't care-- what it's about...
Friday, 11/13
The Wonder Twins show up in Metropolis to help the Blur on Smallville (CW; 7 pm CST).
Sunday, 11/15
The Prisoner; AMC. 7 pm CST. Miniseries.
This six-part (2 hrs/night over three nights) miniseries tries to find the same magic of the '60s cult hit. From what I've read, it doesn't (but what do I know? I tried the original about 2 years ago and couldn't get past the second episode).
The Seinfeld cast gets together to read-through the script of the [fictitious] reunion special on Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO; 8 pm CST).
WWII in HD; History. 8 pm CST. Mini-series.
2hrs/night for the next 5 nights showcases restored color footage of the war.
Super Dave's Spike-tacular; Spike. 10 pm. Mini-series.
Bob Einstein's Super Dave character returns in this 4-week series. I'm sure it'll be a tasteful affair seeing as it's on Spike...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Coolest Album Cover... Ever...?
I saw this pic in National Geographic a while back and thought it was awesome then.
On Sunday, I saw it in an ad for Wheezer's new album.
Still awesome.
On Sunday, I saw it in an ad for Wheezer's new album.
Still awesome.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Batman: Dead End
This short has been around a while, so I don't don't the exact story behind it. I think it had something to do with some aspiring filmmakers who put together this fan-film in order to show off their skills.
I think it came off very well. Aside from a Batsuit that doesn't work well on film (even though it's faithful to the comics) and an ending that I wouldn't have gone with, it's pretty damn good.
I think it came off very well. Aside from a Batsuit that doesn't work well on film (even though it's faithful to the comics) and an ending that I wouldn't have gone with, it's pretty damn good.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Premieres and Notables: November 2-8, 2009
Monday, 11/2
Greek (ABC Family; 8 pm CST). Mid-Season Finale.
Tuesday, 11/3
V; ABC. 7 pm CST*. (Mini)-Series Premiere.
One of ABC's most-hyped series of the season begins tonight*. The first four eps are packed together as a sort of mini-series, and then the rest of the season will pick-up in March after the Winter Olympics.
I'm not sure how much of this follows the original mini-series (and sequel mini-- as well as the 19 ep series that followed-- although hardly anyone mentions those stories in anything I've read), but it looks like the premise is similar: Alien spaceships appear in the skies, offering to help humanity out with some issues (war, disease, etc). Not everyone is convinced of their giving nature.
I won't spoil it in case you missed the original, but it's safe to say The Visitors have some secrets they haven't shared with Earth.
The things I've read by critics about the show are pretty positive. I think it's safe to say this will be a pretty good series-- if the idiotic scheduling doesn't doom it.
*Special Note: the show premieres on Tuesday, unless you happen to live in the Green Bay, WI viewing area, at which point you (we) get to wait until 11:05pm on fucking Saturday to see it (unless you want to watch it on your itty-bitty computer monitor). Oh yeah: if you have to wait until Saturday, make sure you record long on it because it follows a football game.
[Can you imagine the boon the Green Bay Packers have to their area that one of ABC's major premieres can get bumped in favor of "Tuesday Night Touchback"? That the ratings/ad money for a weekly recap show can push back a network premiere? Dang.]
Flowers Uncut With Jeff Leatham; TLC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
The above just confirms I'm a pretty full-service blogger.
I mean, this is a reality show about florists. They serve a wonderful purpose, but a TV reality show? Really?
Wednesday, 11/4
Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize; PBS. 7:00 pm CST-- Check local listings. Special.
The Cos gets props from Willie Nelson, Phylicia Rashad, Chris Rock, and Jerry Seinfeld, among others.
Friday, 11/6
Spongebob Squarepants: Truth or Square; Nickelodeon. 7 pm CST. Special.
The tenth anniversary special combines animation as well as live action to take a never-before-seen trip down memory lane. Guests include: LeBron James, Craig Ferguson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Tina Fey, Will Farrel, Robin Williams, and Pink. Oh yeah, the special is hosted by Ricky Gervais, which is all kinds of awesome.
Fanboy and Chum Chum; Nickelodeon. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Super-hero obsessed schoolmates find adventures in their everyday lives.
Platinum Babies; WE tv. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A look at spoiled-ass babies.
It's interesting I see this type of show as I am in the middle of the book The Narcissism Epidemic, which makes a pretty good case that today's society is too spoiled. I was sure the authors may be looking a little too closely at some minor things-- but the fact this show is a reality kinda proves their point...
Like I mentioned a few days ago, Chickenfoot plays some tunes on Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight (ABC; 11:05 pm-- check local listings).
Saturday, 11/7
Legend of the Seeker; Syndicated. 3 pm CST (check local listings). Season Premiere.
Guest-starring one of my favorites: Charisma Carpenter.
The Wanda Sykes Show; FOX. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A new talk show starring the comic of the title.
Sunday, 11/8
Bored to Death (HBO; 8:30 pm). Season Finale.
Mad Men (AMC; 9:00 pm). Season Finale.
Greek (ABC Family; 8 pm CST). Mid-Season Finale.
Tuesday, 11/3
V; ABC. 7 pm CST*. (Mini)-Series Premiere.
One of ABC's most-hyped series of the season begins tonight*. The first four eps are packed together as a sort of mini-series, and then the rest of the season will pick-up in March after the Winter Olympics.
I'm not sure how much of this follows the original mini-series (and sequel mini-- as well as the 19 ep series that followed-- although hardly anyone mentions those stories in anything I've read), but it looks like the premise is similar: Alien spaceships appear in the skies, offering to help humanity out with some issues (war, disease, etc). Not everyone is convinced of their giving nature.
I won't spoil it in case you missed the original, but it's safe to say The Visitors have some secrets they haven't shared with Earth.
The things I've read by critics about the show are pretty positive. I think it's safe to say this will be a pretty good series-- if the idiotic scheduling doesn't doom it.
*Special Note: the show premieres on Tuesday, unless you happen to live in the Green Bay, WI viewing area, at which point you (we) get to wait until 11:05pm on fucking Saturday to see it (unless you want to watch it on your itty-bitty computer monitor). Oh yeah: if you have to wait until Saturday, make sure you record long on it because it follows a football game.
[Can you imagine the boon the Green Bay Packers have to their area that one of ABC's major premieres can get bumped in favor of "Tuesday Night Touchback"? That the ratings/ad money for a weekly recap show can push back a network premiere? Dang.]
Flowers Uncut With Jeff Leatham; TLC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
The above just confirms I'm a pretty full-service blogger.
I mean, this is a reality show about florists. They serve a wonderful purpose, but a TV reality show? Really?
Wednesday, 11/4
Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize; PBS. 7:00 pm CST-- Check local listings. Special.
The Cos gets props from Willie Nelson, Phylicia Rashad, Chris Rock, and Jerry Seinfeld, among others.
Friday, 11/6
Spongebob Squarepants: Truth or Square; Nickelodeon. 7 pm CST. Special.
The tenth anniversary special combines animation as well as live action to take a never-before-seen trip down memory lane. Guests include: LeBron James, Craig Ferguson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Tina Fey, Will Farrel, Robin Williams, and Pink. Oh yeah, the special is hosted by Ricky Gervais, which is all kinds of awesome.
Fanboy and Chum Chum; Nickelodeon. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Super-hero obsessed schoolmates find adventures in their everyday lives.
Platinum Babies; WE tv. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A look at spoiled-ass babies.
It's interesting I see this type of show as I am in the middle of the book The Narcissism Epidemic, which makes a pretty good case that today's society is too spoiled. I was sure the authors may be looking a little too closely at some minor things-- but the fact this show is a reality kinda proves their point...
Like I mentioned a few days ago, Chickenfoot plays some tunes on Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight (ABC; 11:05 pm-- check local listings).
Saturday, 11/7
Legend of the Seeker; Syndicated. 3 pm CST (check local listings). Season Premiere.
Guest-starring one of my favorites: Charisma Carpenter.
The Wanda Sykes Show; FOX. 10 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A new talk show starring the comic of the title.
Sunday, 11/8
Bored to Death (HBO; 8:30 pm). Season Finale.
Mad Men (AMC; 9:00 pm). Season Finale.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Robocop Vs. Terminator
Not bad. Cool "surprise" near the end (even if it was only to advance the plot).
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chickenfoot Update
Chickenfoot is releasing a Deluxe Limited Edition CD + DVD set on November 1 that will include the original album, the bonus track previously only available on vinyl or if you bought the album via download, and a DVD featuring videos, live performances and some interviews.
I read that a few people were pissed about it (granted, the album was released on June 6, so, you know, less than 4 months ago), but it's a fun band who made a great album (some people say it was mediocre, I say "What the Hell were you listening to?")
If you haven't picked it up yet (and over half a million people have as it's gone gold), it can be had on BestBuy.com for $9.99 (free shipping). Not bad-- even cheaper than the original album at Best Buy.
Or, you can walk into your local Best Buy like I did and hope someone screwed up and put it on the shelves like my local store did.
So, I picked up the set, asked for and got the online price match (otherwise it would have been $13.99) and just finished watching it.
If you don't already have the album, it's a great one to get (as much or less than just the single CD album). If you do have the album, it's not mandatory (unless you want the bonus track, "Bitten By the Wolf"). But you will be missing the whole thing.
The DVD was a fun combo of interviews found on the "12 Days of Chickenfoot" podcasts, mixed with backstage footage and lots of live performance footage. Not every song got the complete treatment (some were edited and others faded out before the solos). "Avenida Revolucion", "Sexy Little Thing", "Runnin' Out", "Get It Up", "My Kinda Girl", "Turnin' Left", "Learning to Fall", and "Bitten By the Wolf" were edited, but each had some cool moments. "Soap on a Rope", "Down the Drain" and "Future in the Past" got the entire song and the videos for "Oh Yeah" and "Soap on a Rope" were here as well.
I was a little disappointed that more songs weren't in their entirety, but I guess that's what the inevitable live DVD will be for.
The CD packaging is the opposite of the regular release (the black album that was heat sensitive). This time, the album is all white with black lettering. The DVD gave a hint to look at it under black light (guess I need to buy a black light...)
I can see some people being upset that a deluxe edition came out so soon, but I'm a fan (and a completist), so I don't really care. I spent a grand total of $30 so far on this album (the original CD, the downloaded album via iTunes-- to get the bonus song-- and now the Deluxe CD/DVD). I've spent more on buying the U.S. and Japanese versions of '90s albums.
So, again, if you like '80s/'90s hard rock, pick this one up. It doesn't feel "old", but it's very much in the vein of those types of fun albums. Not a lot of whining and preaching here.
Maybe you can take it home now, but if not, the longest you need to wait is five days.
And since I haven't linked to this one yet, here's a video NOT on the Deluxe DVD, it's so new:
"Sexy Little Thing":
And one last thing: Chickenfoot will be playing on Jimmy Kimmel on Nov 6. I read somewhere that they may even play two songs (I don't watch late-night talk shows, so I don't know if two is the usual for Kimmel; I do know it's unusual for the others who barely give you one).
I read that a few people were pissed about it (granted, the album was released on June 6, so, you know, less than 4 months ago), but it's a fun band who made a great album (some people say it was mediocre, I say "What the Hell were you listening to?")
If you haven't picked it up yet (and over half a million people have as it's gone gold), it can be had on BestBuy.com for $9.99 (free shipping). Not bad-- even cheaper than the original album at Best Buy.
Or, you can walk into your local Best Buy like I did and hope someone screwed up and put it on the shelves like my local store did.
So, I picked up the set, asked for and got the online price match (otherwise it would have been $13.99) and just finished watching it.
If you don't already have the album, it's a great one to get (as much or less than just the single CD album). If you do have the album, it's not mandatory (unless you want the bonus track, "Bitten By the Wolf"). But you will be missing the whole thing.
The DVD was a fun combo of interviews found on the "12 Days of Chickenfoot" podcasts, mixed with backstage footage and lots of live performance footage. Not every song got the complete treatment (some were edited and others faded out before the solos). "Avenida Revolucion", "Sexy Little Thing", "Runnin' Out", "Get It Up", "My Kinda Girl", "Turnin' Left", "Learning to Fall", and "Bitten By the Wolf" were edited, but each had some cool moments. "Soap on a Rope", "Down the Drain" and "Future in the Past" got the entire song and the videos for "Oh Yeah" and "Soap on a Rope" were here as well.
I was a little disappointed that more songs weren't in their entirety, but I guess that's what the inevitable live DVD will be for.
The CD packaging is the opposite of the regular release (the black album that was heat sensitive). This time, the album is all white with black lettering. The DVD gave a hint to look at it under black light (guess I need to buy a black light...)
I can see some people being upset that a deluxe edition came out so soon, but I'm a fan (and a completist), so I don't really care. I spent a grand total of $30 so far on this album (the original CD, the downloaded album via iTunes-- to get the bonus song-- and now the Deluxe CD/DVD). I've spent more on buying the U.S. and Japanese versions of '90s albums.
So, again, if you like '80s/'90s hard rock, pick this one up. It doesn't feel "old", but it's very much in the vein of those types of fun albums. Not a lot of whining and preaching here.
Maybe you can take it home now, but if not, the longest you need to wait is five days.
And since I haven't linked to this one yet, here's a video NOT on the Deluxe DVD, it's so new:
"Sexy Little Thing":
And one last thing: Chickenfoot will be playing on Jimmy Kimmel on Nov 6. I read somewhere that they may even play two songs (I don't watch late-night talk shows, so I don't know if two is the usual for Kimmel; I do know it's unusual for the others who barely give you one).
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Premieres and Notables; October 26- November 1, 2009
Monday, 10/26
Cake Boss; TLC. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 20/27
Monica: Still Standing; BET. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Monica, who I guess is a singer, gets her own reality show.
Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel; HBO. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Hmmm. I didn't know this show-- which airs a new ep once a month-- had seasons.
But this is the perfect opportunity to mention it here. This is news-style TV at its best. Even if you don't follow sports (I sure don't), this show will hook you with its look at the humans and the issues behind the scores. Highly Recommended
Wednesday, 10/28
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space; NBC. 7:00 pm CST. Special
The movie was okay (cute enough), but this half-shour special got some nice reviews, so it may be worth checking out.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV Ch. 101. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Anyone who watches this show loves it, so give it a try. If you don't get DirecTV, then you'll have to wait for NBC to air it next year or wait even longer for the DVDs.
And this ep is directed by the film's and the pilot's director, Peter Berg...
Highly Recommended
Thursday, 10/29
Ace of Cakes (Food; 9 pm CST) Season Finale.
Didn't this just have a season premiere a couple of weeks ago?
The League; FX. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A comedy that follows the players of a fantasy football league. God knows there's lots of funny to be had in the concept; not sure how the execution will work, though...
Saturday, 10/31
Shelldon; Qubo. 11:30 am CST. Series Premiere.
Something about a shellfish who goes on adventures in the water that follow a "green" theme.
My question is: What the Hell is Qubo?
The Locator (WE; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Cake Boss; TLC. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 20/27
Monica: Still Standing; BET. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Monica, who I guess is a singer, gets her own reality show.
Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel; HBO. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Hmmm. I didn't know this show-- which airs a new ep once a month-- had seasons.
But this is the perfect opportunity to mention it here. This is news-style TV at its best. Even if you don't follow sports (I sure don't), this show will hook you with its look at the humans and the issues behind the scores. Highly Recommended
Wednesday, 10/28
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space; NBC. 7:00 pm CST. Special
The movie was okay (cute enough), but this half-shour special got some nice reviews, so it may be worth checking out.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV Ch. 101. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Anyone who watches this show loves it, so give it a try. If you don't get DirecTV, then you'll have to wait for NBC to air it next year or wait even longer for the DVDs.
And this ep is directed by the film's and the pilot's director, Peter Berg...
Highly Recommended
Thursday, 10/29
Ace of Cakes (Food; 9 pm CST) Season Finale.
Didn't this just have a season premiere a couple of weeks ago?
The League; FX. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A comedy that follows the players of a fantasy football league. God knows there's lots of funny to be had in the concept; not sure how the execution will work, though...
Saturday, 10/31
Shelldon; Qubo. 11:30 am CST. Series Premiere.
Something about a shellfish who goes on adventures in the water that follow a "green" theme.
My question is: What the Hell is Qubo?
The Locator (WE; 8 pm CST). Season Finale.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Smackdown: Jesus vs. Satan
If I believed in Hell, I'd be afraid I'd be going there when I die for posting this clip.
But let's take it for what it is, a stupid wrestling "create-a-game" with some rasslin'-style commentary (one "good" play-by-play guy and a "bad" color commentator.).
Besides, some of the jokes, sacreligious as they are, are pretty funny...
But let's take it for what it is, a stupid wrestling "create-a-game" with some rasslin'-style commentary (one "good" play-by-play guy and a "bad" color commentator.).
Besides, some of the jokes, sacreligious as they are, are pretty funny...
Sunday, October 18, 2009
MIRACLE Speech
I saw this on some web show (Tosh.0 or Web Soup; I can't remember), and thought it was funny as well as accurate.
Four-year old "Rizzo" gives the speech Kurt Russell's Herb Brooks gave right before the game against the Soviets in the 1980 Olympics. "Screw 'em". Love it.
And here is the original, for comparison:
Four-year old "Rizzo" gives the speech Kurt Russell's Herb Brooks gave right before the game against the Soviets in the 1980 Olympics. "Screw 'em". Love it.
And here is the original, for comparison:
Premieres and Notables; October 19-25, 2009
iParticipate Week begins, where 60 shows on the four major networks will have some sort of community service element; either a plotline or a public service announcements starring the shows' actors. I'm sure some Republican jackass will poo-poo the whole thing. Like volunteering will be the end of civiliazation or some such nonsense...
Tuesday, 10/20
Shark Tank (ABC; 7 pm CST) Season Finale.
Flipping Out (Bravo; 9 pm CST) Season Finale.
Wednesday, 10/21
Lock 'n' Load; Showtime. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A new reality show where a former actor/current gun salesman in Colorado is followed.
Living With Ed; Planet Green. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 10/22
The Jeff Dunham Show; Comedy Central. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The ventiloquist brings his favorite characters with him on this show.
Friday, 10/23
Neil Patrick Harris lends his voice to the newly created Batman villain, the Music Meister on Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Cartoon Network; 6 pm).
White Collar; USA. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Something about a con-artist teaming up with an FBI agent-- with the requisite comedy USA dramas are known for...
Tuesday, 10/20
Shark Tank (ABC; 7 pm CST) Season Finale.
Flipping Out (Bravo; 9 pm CST) Season Finale.
Wednesday, 10/21
Lock 'n' Load; Showtime. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
A new reality show where a former actor/current gun salesman in Colorado is followed.
Living With Ed; Planet Green. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 10/22
The Jeff Dunham Show; Comedy Central. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The ventiloquist brings his favorite characters with him on this show.
Friday, 10/23
Neil Patrick Harris lends his voice to the newly created Batman villain, the Music Meister on Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Cartoon Network; 6 pm).
White Collar; USA. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Something about a con-artist teaming up with an FBI agent-- with the requisite comedy USA dramas are known for...
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Premieres and Notables; October 12-18, 2009
Monday, 10/12
The Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Million Dollar Listing; Bravo. 10 pm. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 10/13
Hell's Kitchen (FOX; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wednesday, 10/14
Alaska State Troopers; National Geographic. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
COPS in Alaska.
Nip/Tuck; FX. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 10/15
Hmmm... What is this? Two consecutive funny episodes of Parks & Recreation (NBC; 7:30 CST)? I wouldn't have believed it three weeks ago, but the last two eps of P&R were pretty good. If you've decided to skip it after their usual unfunny eps, you may want to try it again...
30 Rock; NBC. 8:30 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Friday, 10/16
Ugly Betty; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
I know I had this one last week, but ABC saw fit to back the premiere out a week, so let's try again.
Psych (USA; 9 pm CST). Mid-season finale.
Bartender Wars; Fine Living. 9:30 pm. Season Premiere.
Saturday, 10/19
Head Games; Science Channel. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Whoopi Goldberg exec-produces this science-based trivia game show hosted by Greg Proops.
Sunday, 10/18
The Simpsons (FOX; 7 pm CST) hold their annual "Treehouse of Horror" epsiode.
Occupation; BBC America. 7 pm CST. Movie.
A gritty drama about three soldiers returning home-- but are unable to leave the war behind. It's supposed to be pretty good.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut); IFC. 8 pm CST. Mini-series.
A six-part documentary about the Python gang. I've read this doc is pretty good-- but I never got into the actual Python series.
The Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.
Million Dollar Listing; Bravo. 10 pm. Season Premiere.
Tuesday, 10/13
Hell's Kitchen (FOX; 7 pm CST). Season Finale.
Wednesday, 10/14
Alaska State Troopers; National Geographic. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.
COPS in Alaska.
Nip/Tuck; FX. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Thursday, 10/15
Hmmm... What is this? Two consecutive funny episodes of Parks & Recreation (NBC; 7:30 CST)? I wouldn't have believed it three weeks ago, but the last two eps of P&R were pretty good. If you've decided to skip it after their usual unfunny eps, you may want to try it again...
30 Rock; NBC. 8:30 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
Friday, 10/16
Ugly Betty; ABC. 7 pm CST. Season Premiere.
I know I had this one last week, but ABC saw fit to back the premiere out a week, so let's try again.
Psych (USA; 9 pm CST). Mid-season finale.
Bartender Wars; Fine Living. 9:30 pm. Season Premiere.
Saturday, 10/19
Head Games; Science Channel. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Whoopi Goldberg exec-produces this science-based trivia game show hosted by Greg Proops.
Sunday, 10/18
The Simpsons (FOX; 7 pm CST) hold their annual "Treehouse of Horror" epsiode.
Occupation; BBC America. 7 pm CST. Movie.
A gritty drama about three soldiers returning home-- but are unable to leave the war behind. It's supposed to be pretty good.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut); IFC. 8 pm CST. Mini-series.
A six-part documentary about the Python gang. I've read this doc is pretty good-- but I never got into the actual Python series.
Hitler Doesn't Like TWILIGHT
Maybe you're sick of seeing these Hitler parodies...
But are you as sick of hearing about fucking Twilight as I am?
But are you as sick of hearing about fucking Twilight as I am?
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Premieres and Notables; October 5-11, 2009
Sorry for not having anything post the past few days. My friends at eonline/the soup decided to not offer the code to embed videos anymore. I'll still make a Condensed Soup link, but I won't be doing any others (unless they're really good). The Soup website changes every couple of months, so maybe they'll go back to having a working embed code (they have an embed code now, but it doesn't work-- unless it's for another site like FaceBook; I don't know).
Quick notes on last week's watching:
With the amount of TV I watch, I can't afford DVR space to record HighDef television, but I knew I had to figure out a way to see Ken Burns' National Parks: America's Best Idea mini-series in HD. Through some hardcore TV watching/DVR deleting, I was able to get the space needed. It was worth it. I'm only half-way through the 12 hours, but it has been amazing to see in HD-- especially the first ep dealing with Yellowtone and Yosemite. I just wish PBS would have aired 2 hrs/week; that 12 hrs/6 days was a killer. I think BestBuy is going to sell the BluRay set for about $90 this week. I'm not sure it's worth that price (which is pretty cheap on a per-hour basis), but is was beautiful (and informative).
Accidentally on Purpose got deleted from my DVR schedule after I watched the second ep. Don't have time to see if it actually gets funny. What a turd.
My Glee love is starting to get just a small tarnish. Two parts on last week's ep disappointed me as being too unbelievable, but I kept reminding myself that the story is what matters-- and some of the unbelievable bits are there to serve the story. It's still great TV.
I held out way longer than I should have, but 'Til Death also got the DVR boot. Mercy is on its way; just want to watch the second ep to be sure. I may not even get to The Good Wife or The Forgotten before I purge the DVR of them.
The Middle (ABC; Wed, 7:30 pm CST) was pretty good. Hank (ABC; Wed, 7 pm CST) not so much. Flashforward's (ABC; Thurs, 7:00 pm CST) pilot was great; haven't gotten to ep 2 yet. Community's (NBC; Thurs, now at 7:00 pm) second ep was just as good as its first.
And I'm trying to catch up with last year's Californication, but I ran into a roadblock after the first ep. Hank gets a vasectomy, but wears jeans after the procedure and then goes to a party that night. For real? I was in a coma most of the first day and stuck on a chair the next two days with frozen peas on my junk. I don't expect lots of reality on my shows (especially that one), but that was a bit much.
Okay, here's this week's notables:
Monday, 10/5
Sherri; Lifetime. 6 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Sherri Shepherd stars in a comedy loosely based on her life (maybe her character will take a walk to see the edge of the world).
Rita Rocks; Lifetime. 6:30 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
The Mo'Nique Show; BET. 10 pm. Series Premiere.
The comedian gets her own talk show.
Tuesday, 10/6
Kings Ransom; ESPN. 7 pm. Special
For its 30th birthday, ESPN enlisted some famous directors to make a documentary about a major sports event from the past 30 years. Peter Berg gets the first doc, and he chose to focus on the L.A. Kings trade that "stole" Wayne Gretzkey from Edmonton.
Scare Tactics; Syfy. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Parking Wars; A&E. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Now in Detroit Rock City.
Wednesday, 10/7
Mythbusters; Discovery. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
South Park; Comedy Central. 9:00 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Let's all cross our fingers that the shows gets funny and satirical again after the last two, weak seasons.
Secret Girlfriend; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The main character is portrayed through the camera lense (kinda like a first-person shooter game; making the viewer the main character. I've read two things about it, and they both said the show is pretty bad. (got 1 out of 10 in TV Guide and a D in Entertainment Weekly).
Thursday, 10/8
This Old House; PBS. 7 pm. 30th Season Premiere.
Pam and Jim get married in a special hour-long episode of The Office (NBC; 8 pm).
Leonard Nimoy returns as a guest star on Fringe (FOX; 8 pm).
Friday, 10/9
Ugly Betty; ABC. 7 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
First it gets premiered a week or two later than the other shows, and then its now on Fridays... Owch.
Dog Whisperer; National Geographic. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
The Wizards of Waverly Place; Disney Channel. 7 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Not that you'd know there hasn't been anything new in a while the way Disney has been pimping Selena Gomez...
Saturday, 10/10
Wanday Sykes: I'ma Be Me; HBO. 9 pm. Special.
Sunday, 10/11
Army Wives (Lifetime; 9 pm) Season Finale.
Californication; Showtime. 9 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Rick Springfield gets a four-episode guest starring arc this season. It's bound to be pretty hardcore.
Quick notes on last week's watching:
With the amount of TV I watch, I can't afford DVR space to record HighDef television, but I knew I had to figure out a way to see Ken Burns' National Parks: America's Best Idea mini-series in HD. Through some hardcore TV watching/DVR deleting, I was able to get the space needed. It was worth it. I'm only half-way through the 12 hours, but it has been amazing to see in HD-- especially the first ep dealing with Yellowtone and Yosemite. I just wish PBS would have aired 2 hrs/week; that 12 hrs/6 days was a killer. I think BestBuy is going to sell the BluRay set for about $90 this week. I'm not sure it's worth that price (which is pretty cheap on a per-hour basis), but is was beautiful (and informative).
Accidentally on Purpose got deleted from my DVR schedule after I watched the second ep. Don't have time to see if it actually gets funny. What a turd.
My Glee love is starting to get just a small tarnish. Two parts on last week's ep disappointed me as being too unbelievable, but I kept reminding myself that the story is what matters-- and some of the unbelievable bits are there to serve the story. It's still great TV.
I held out way longer than I should have, but 'Til Death also got the DVR boot. Mercy is on its way; just want to watch the second ep to be sure. I may not even get to The Good Wife or The Forgotten before I purge the DVR of them.
The Middle (ABC; Wed, 7:30 pm CST) was pretty good. Hank (ABC; Wed, 7 pm CST) not so much. Flashforward's (ABC; Thurs, 7:00 pm CST) pilot was great; haven't gotten to ep 2 yet. Community's (NBC; Thurs, now at 7:00 pm) second ep was just as good as its first.
And I'm trying to catch up with last year's Californication, but I ran into a roadblock after the first ep. Hank gets a vasectomy, but wears jeans after the procedure and then goes to a party that night. For real? I was in a coma most of the first day and stuck on a chair the next two days with frozen peas on my junk. I don't expect lots of reality on my shows (especially that one), but that was a bit much.
Okay, here's this week's notables:
Monday, 10/5
Sherri; Lifetime. 6 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Sherri Shepherd stars in a comedy loosely based on her life (maybe her character will take a walk to see the edge of the world).
Rita Rocks; Lifetime. 6:30 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
The Mo'Nique Show; BET. 10 pm. Series Premiere.
The comedian gets her own talk show.
Tuesday, 10/6
Kings Ransom; ESPN. 7 pm. Special
For its 30th birthday, ESPN enlisted some famous directors to make a documentary about a major sports event from the past 30 years. Peter Berg gets the first doc, and he chose to focus on the L.A. Kings trade that "stole" Wayne Gretzkey from Edmonton.
Scare Tactics; Syfy. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Parking Wars; A&E. 9 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Now in Detroit Rock City.
Wednesday, 10/7
Mythbusters; Discovery. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
South Park; Comedy Central. 9:00 pm CST. Season Premiere.
Let's all cross our fingers that the shows gets funny and satirical again after the last two, weak seasons.
Secret Girlfriend; Comedy Central. 9:30 pm CST. Series Premiere.
The main character is portrayed through the camera lense (kinda like a first-person shooter game; making the viewer the main character. I've read two things about it, and they both said the show is pretty bad. (got 1 out of 10 in TV Guide and a D in Entertainment Weekly).
Thursday, 10/8
This Old House; PBS. 7 pm. 30th Season Premiere.
Pam and Jim get married in a special hour-long episode of The Office (NBC; 8 pm).
Leonard Nimoy returns as a guest star on Fringe (FOX; 8 pm).
Friday, 10/9
Ugly Betty; ABC. 7 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
First it gets premiered a week or two later than the other shows, and then its now on Fridays... Owch.
Dog Whisperer; National Geographic. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.
The Wizards of Waverly Place; Disney Channel. 7 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Not that you'd know there hasn't been anything new in a while the way Disney has been pimping Selena Gomez...
Saturday, 10/10
Wanday Sykes: I'ma Be Me; HBO. 9 pm. Special.
Sunday, 10/11
Army Wives (Lifetime; 9 pm) Season Finale.
Californication; Showtime. 9 pm CST. 3rd Season Premiere.
Rick Springfield gets a four-episode guest starring arc this season. It's bound to be pretty hardcore.
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