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January 2008

Talking "Lost"

January 31, 2008

A few notes after the jump, based on tonight's episode, and I welcome your comments. …

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Thursday Notebook

January 31, 2008

Let me explain this illustration, after the jump …

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"American Idol" Flashback: Robbie Carrico

January 30, 2008

If you're wondering about rocker Robbie Carrico's boy-band past (mentioned but not detailed on tonight's "Idol"), maybe this pic from a fan site will ring a bell. More after the jump. ….

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My "Lost" Rave

January 30, 2008

In case you missed it in the print Beacon Journal or on Ohio.com, it's here. I would have liked to say more, but neither do I want to get in the spoiler game. Still, it was a really good start for the season, and I am sure we will have plenty to talk about once [...]

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Oscar Watch: "American Gangster"

January 30, 2008

Overview: Two nominations, for best supporting actress (Ruby Dee) and art direction. Notes, with possible plot spoilers, after the jump …

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Tuesday TV: Christmas in January

January 29, 2008

I've been trying to muster some deep thought about the "American Idol" auditions in Omaha, but it wasn't a very interesting telecast — and sent relatively few people to Hollywood. But the blahs from that were made up for by "House," even if it was a Christmas episode airing off-season (since Fox obviously hoarded some [...]

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More "Celebrity Apprentice"

January 29, 2008

It's been a bit of a crazy day. More about that another time. For now, though, this item from NBC:
NBC will present the exciting conclusion of the premiere season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" with a live season finale originating from New York City on Thursday, March 27th at 9-10 PM ET. As the outrageous season [...]

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More "Judge Judy"

January 28, 2008

Official announcement today:
Judge Judy Sheindlin has signed a new multiyear deal with CBS Television Distribution to continue headlining her top-rated court show as JUDGE JUDY has been renewed through 2012, it was announced today by John Nogawski, President and COO of CTD.
“JUDGE JUDY is the unsung hero of syndication, consistently delivering fantastic ratings [...]

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"In Treatment"

January 28, 2008

"In Treatment," the seductive new drama premiering tonight on HBO, is a big challenge for viewers and TV critics — or at least for viewers and critics who don't have the daytime drama habit. Like me. …

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"Guiding Light" Gets a Makeover

January 28, 2008

I don't write much about daytime dramas, but this is a pretty big change in the way the long-running soap is made. Detailed announcement from Procter & Gamble, after the jump. …

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Oscar Watch: "Michael Clayton"

January 28, 2008

Overview: Seven nominations — best picture, director (Tony Gilroy), actor (George Clooney), supporting actor (Tom Wilkinson), supporting actress (Tilda Swinton), original screenplay (Gilroy), music score (James Newton Howard). Discussion, including plot spoilers, after the jump.

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Coming Soon: Oscar Watch

January 27, 2008

Regular blog readers have seen my notes on some of the Oscar nominees, including "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood." But there were quite a few nominees I have not seen yet. So my plan over the coming weeks is to see them and post notes, especially about whether they strike [...]

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"Friday Night Lights"

January 25, 2008

I took an early peek at tonight's episode thanks to an advance (but very rough) copy sent out by NBC. Some comments after the jump …

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Son of Podcast: "American Idol," Audition Week Two

January 25, 2008

Malcolm X Abram and I talk "Idol." Stay tuned, and hear Malcolm sing!

Thank you to the almost 600 viewers of our first podcast over at YouTube. We are trying to do better, and you may notice differences from last week's edition. We're more relaxed for one thing (and had nothing to do with the video [...]

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"Idol" Stalker-Singer Banned from Super Bowl?

January 25, 2008

That's the claim of his publicist. And if that is the case, it shows that being funny doesn't work nearly as well if you're being creepy at the same time. Full release after the jump …

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Bochco, Gosselaar Together Again

January 24, 2008

This from TNT today:
TNT has given the greenlight to RAISING THE BAR (working title), the latest series from the mastermind of legal dramas, Emmy®-winner Steven Bochco. The series, which stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar (NYPD Blue), Gloria Reuben (ER) and Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), follows the lives and cases of young lawyers who have [...]

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More Wednesday Viewing: "Law & Order," "Moment of Truth"

January 24, 2008

"Law & Order" impresario Dick Wolf has more than once argued that, in a full television season, about one third of the episodes of a given show will be really good, one third really bad and the other third in between. I'd put last night's "L&O" among the best of the season to date, and [...]

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Googling With "Idol"

January 23, 2008

The professionals creeping into "American Idol" have turned the auditions into a good time to Google. As I mentioned in the "Wednesday Notebook" post below, reporters found plenty about a contestant on Tuesday's San Diego telecast. And tonight, from South Carolina, there was news to be had in a search for London Weidberg. …

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Wednesday Notebook

January 23, 2008

If you did not see my Oscar notes in today's Beacon Journal, they're here. "American Idol's" latest controversy, Fred Thompson (and another Fred, MacMurray) and Lois Nettleton, after the jump. …

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More "Lost" Cross-Promotion, More "Jericho" Repeats

January 23, 2008

This came from ABC today:
Now fans can discover elements from the hit series “Lost” in Marvel Comics. ABC marketing has strategically placed images and references from the show in various comic books, including Uncanny X-Men, Incredible Hercules, Thunderbolts and Wolverine Origins on sale now. Examples of “Lost” references include a “Lost” poster, the number 6, [...]

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