Christina, Why? Premieres tonight on ABC.
Calvin Trillin once proposed that a good campaign slogan would be "Never Been Indicted." In that spirit, I suggest that the slogan for "Samantha Who?" should be "Not Nearly As Horrible As 'Cavemen.' " …
The scene that persuaded me to watch "Pushing Daisies" at least once more.
(You know, after listening to Chip Caray declare "Here come the Yankees" too many times, it was kind of nice just now to hear Joe Buck punctuate a Cleveland rally with "Here come the Indians." But that's not what I'm here to talk about.)
I think it's "Mad Men" fatigue. That show was so good, other hours are having a hard time measuring up …
Many in this part of the world spent last night watching the Indians and Red Sox. Some others probably gave "Friday Night Lights" another chance, so feel free to post your comments on that below.
The bride and I went over to the University of Akron to see younger son in Lanford Wilson's "Hot L Baltimore."
If Howie had been a tad slower, Stephen Furst might be hosting "Deal or No Deal" now.
More disappointment from "30 Rock" and "Reaper," big fun with "Earl," after the jump. …
"You're so hot, you could melt all this stuff."
I'll elaborate later, after I finish a couple of assignments. But, in brief, it felt like the weakest episode so far this season, and the second half-hour was especially draggy. …
Returns Oct. 30. Can two men
share an apartment without
driving each other crazy?
Didn't feel a great urge to watch anything that was actually on TV last night, although the DVR is well-filled. (I did give "Back to You" another try this morning, and I keep thinking it should be much funnier than it is, or even just funny. Cast is fine. Writing so-so.) Instead, I checked out two episodes from the new season of "Nip/Tuck." Good/bad news after the jump ..
Such a weasel …
I've seen this week's episode and next week's season finale, so I'm tiptoeing around spoilers, after the jump. Some spoilerish material in the comments. …
I've been in the office most of the day, and last night's viewing is stuffed into a DVR at home. But while trying to find the top of my desk, I hit a USA Network episode of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." And I did see Monday's "How I Met Your Mother" and "Two and a Half Men" from my recordings, so I have a few thoughts there.
I also have a LOT of thoughts about the next two episodes of "Mad Men" — tomorrow night's and then the season finale — and am trying to decide what to say now and what to save until after you see the telecasts. That's a separate post, in any case, save for yet another recommendation that you tune in.
And so to the jump. …
Had some ongoing technical difficulties yesterday afternoon and evening which stalled my live blogging. Also, the bride and I went to the University of Akron's annual SAMS (Students Against Multiple Sclerosis) Rock Alike lip-synching contest. Always enjoyable. (Brian Dominguez!) But, aside from checking the results for "Dancing With the Stars" last night and watching about half of "Reaper" this morning, I'm behind on my viewing. Still, a few notes for those of you who did watch "Dancing," after the jump. …
Some details after the jump. …
In brief, from press releases:
Airing on CBS on Monday evenings, The New Adventures of Old Christine has become a huge fan favorite drawing in over 10 million viewers each week to watch Julia Louis- Dreyfus' hilarious and insightful performance as the title role. The first Seinfeld cast member to return to TV with a huge hit, Julia Louis-Dreyfus earned the 2006 Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Christine as well as a SAG and Golden Globe nomination. Now, viewers can relive the moments when Christine Campbell, a single working mom learns that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name, as Warner Home Video (WHV) gets set to release The New Adventures of Old Christine: The Complete First Season on January 15, 2008 for $29.98 SRP. The laugh out loud DVD set includes all 13 episodes and bonus features in a 2-disc collection. …
This holiday season consumers will be drawn into the beautiful and deeply emotional episodes that comprise the fourth season of One Tree Hill when Warner Home Video (WHV) releases One Tree Hill: The Complete Fourth Season on December 18, 2007. Timed for release in conjunction to the show's upcoming new season premiere in January 2008, this engaging DVD collector's set will include six discs, featuring 21 episodes and loads of bonus features that will keep any One Tree Hill fan entertained for hours. The DVD set will retail for $59.98 SRP. …
The gut-busting coming-of-age comedy for a new generation, SUPERBAD debuts unrated on Blu-ray(tm) High-Def and a two-disc DVD December 4, 2007 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Available for the SLP of $34.95 (two-disc DVD) and $43.95 (two-disc Blu-ray(tm) High-Def), the unrated edition struts onto the scene with additional footage deemed too raunchy for theaters and a bevy of bonus material, including "Line-o-rama," a running tally of obscenities; "TV Safe Lines," a series of alternate lines from various scenes in the film; "Everyone Hates Michael Cera," a funny faux-featurette where cast and crew dish about why they hate "nice guy" Cera; "On-Set Diaries"; deleted scenes; audition footage; a gag reel; hilarious menus featuring the doodles of young Seth; running commentaries with Judd Apatow, Seth Rogren, Greg Mottola, Evan Goldberg, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and much more. Also, unique to Blu-ray, is the Super-meter which allows viewers to keep tally of all the lewd and crude lingo in the film. SUPERBAD will also be available as a single-disc DVD in both rated and unrated versions for the SLP of $28.95.
The blog system went kerflooey around midnight last night, when I was in the middle of adding some notes about Indians-Yankees to a post. I'll get back to that, since bloggable material has been piling up. Item One: The long-awaited release of now-departed series "Third Watch" on DVD next year. Full release after the jump. …
Kind of a blah episode, with blah spoilers after the jump …
Notes after the jump …
(If you're looking for a "Dancing With the Stars" recap, it's below this one.)
The gnats at Jacobs Field on Friday had people from NPR to Sporting News Radio looking at it as divine retribution against the Yankees. Which tells you something about the way the Yankees are viewed in most parts of the world.
But hey, one guy's plague is another's opportunity, as I explain after the jump …
So, do you think there was no digital short this week because of the problems with "Iran So Far"? Other notes (and a little bit of adult humor) after the jump …
I spent much of last night watching Indians-Yankees. But, as you know, I saw the season premiere of "Friday Night Lights" quite some time ago. And I have been waiting for all of you to see it, so we can discuss one of the plot elements. Discussion begins after the jump …
Just as a reminder that I wear a movie hat, here's a link to my review of "Into the Wild." I've also been meaning to post some thoughts about "The Kingdom," which I saw last weekend, and about the style of director Peter Berg. Maybe over this weekend.
As for the continued march through Thursday's shows, talk about "The Office," "My Name Is Earl" and "Mad Men," with spoilers, after the jump …
Indians win, 12-3 and Kenny Lofton is player of the game. And of the year, considering the boost he has given the Indians and Indians fans this year. The TBS announcers have gone scurrying, since the Cubs-D'backs game is already going, so let's scurry as well — to talking a little "Grey's." …
When the Indians took the lead in the second, and then actually held it for a bit, I began to feel secure enough to channel-hop. Or at least to channel-hop while having a running score on my laptop. Last I looked, Indians led, 9-3. So let's talk "Survivor" tonight, with spoilers, after the jump …
What could she be thinking about? See tonight for some ideas …
I'm looking at a crazy evening. Indians/Yankees at 6:30 p.m., for one thing. And all the DVRs pressed into service for other things: "Grey's," "CSI," "The Office" … Since, when recording two things at once, I have to watch one of the two, I have tried to stagger the recordings to allow me to channel-flip back and forth between baseball and another show. Oh, the logistics of modern viewing.
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