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February 2009

Paul Harvey, R.I.P.

February 28, 2009

The radio legend has died. One report here. His web site, here, has his photo posted with a concise "Paul Harvey 1918-2009." I've gotten the occasional note from readers asking why he hadn't been heard in some time, but could never get an answer from his publicist. Still, it was evident that the death of [...]

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Thursday Catch-Ups: "30 Rock," "Survivor"

February 27, 2009

 
 
I'm not sure who made me more annoyed on Thursday, Larry King on "30 Rock" or Tyson and Coach (left) on "Survivor." But probably Coach. Look at the preening in that photo…

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"American Idol": 12/36 Phase Two Results

February 26, 2009

 
(She's in. But you knew that. What follows was written while watching the show.)
The show opens with Ryan talking about the way the votes shape the show, then looking at Nick Mitchell and asking, "What have you DONE?" More after the jump, including one mild surprise.

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"Lost": "The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham"

February 26, 2009

Strewn with riddles …

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More "Survivor"

February 26, 2009

From CBS today:
CBS has ordered two more editions of SURVIVOR to be broadcast during the 2009-2010 season. These will mark the 19th and 20th editions of broadcast television's longest-running reality competition series. Jeff Probst, who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Series, will continue as host.
"SURVIVOR [...]

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More "Simpsons"

February 26, 2009

From this morning's e-mail:
FOX has ordered two additional seasons of THE SIMPSONS, which will bring the longest-running series in primetime television history through its 22nd season. The 44-episode pickup ensures the series will reach an astounding 493 episodes. THE SIMPSONS airs Sundays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Since its debut on January 14, 1990, THE SIMPSONS [...]

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"American Idol": 12/36 Phase Two

February 25, 2009

In-progress notes from the telecast, after the jump. …

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If You Missed the Boardwine Family This Morning…

February 25, 2009

Watch CBS Videos Online
Here's the local band's performance from CBS's Early Show. They're in the Singing Family Faceoff. You can vote for them by going here.

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"Race's" Keoghan: Road Trip!

February 25, 2009

 
 
"The Amazing Race's" Phil Keoghan will begin a country-wide bicycle trip on March 28 to promote the show and a nutritional product. No word yet if the trip will include Detours and Roadblocks. Full announcement and partial itinerary after the jump.

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Tan, Rested and Ready

February 24, 2009

Well, not tan. But I'm more or less over my post-Oscar/"Good Morning Cleveland" sleep deprivation and have managed to catch almost all the TV I missed last week. Will be posting something later today, as well as any items that look interesting in the email. As for the latest of my forays into TV, you [...]

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Oscar Blog: Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Picture

February 23, 2009

Reese Witherspoon presents. Danny Boyle continues "Slumdog Millionaire's" big night, which has yet to include a surprise. Boyle jumps up and down at the podium, saying he promised his children that, if he won, he would act like Tigger from "Winnie the Pooh." Also praises the Oscar show. Also, consulting notes, thanks the people of [...]

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Oscar Blog: Jerry Lewis, Music, Foreign Language Film, Tribute to Dead Moviemakers

February 22, 2009

Back from my break in time to see Eddie Murphy present the Jean Hersholt award to Jerry Lewis. Eddie mispronounces Hersholt, and the camera goes to Jerry's box, where he's not. Clips from his films and material focusing on Lewis's work with MDA. Jerry onstage to get the award. Looking pretty good considering the health [...]

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Oscar Blog: A Big, Scary Musical Number, Best Supporting Actor

February 22, 2009

Jackman does a musical number with "Top Hat," "Singin' in the Rain" — and then Beyonce joins in on "Top Hat." They join for "You're the One That I Want." Perilously close to "Proud Mary" in concept. More songs: "Lady Marmalade," "You Can't Stop the Beat," whatever, it's a terrible number. Beyonce continues skein of [...]

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Oscar Blog: Cinematography, Live Action Short and a Short Film with Rogen and Franco

February 22, 2009

Ben Stiller, in full Joaquin Phoenix beard, with Natalie Portman. Stiller keeps the Phoenix gag going. "I just want to retire from being the funny guy," he says. Mild giggles, but too drawn out. Some audience laughs while Stiller is off camera, then in the shot, wandering over to look at clips on the big [...]

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Oscar Blog: Art Direction, Costume Design, Makeup

February 22, 2009

So far, Hugh Jackman is an affable and pleasant host but not exactly exciting.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Daniel Craig with art direction. Winner: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Which is a great looking movie, if not a great movie. (See my previous post for more thoughts on "Button.")
Costume design (which Parker could have used [...]

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Oscar Blog: Screenplay Awards, Animated Films

February 22, 2009

Screenwriting tribute, with a script read by Steve Martin and Tina Fey leading into their presence. Much mocking: Martin notes that a movie may begin "with a good idea for the poster."
Original screenplay presented with scene from nominated films and bits of the script onscreen (with the WALL-E lines referring to "Wally"). Winner: Dustin [...]

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Oscar Blog: The Show Begins/Best Supporting Actress

February 22, 2009

Well, after a NewsChannel 5 ad, anyway. And ads for Audi, Time Warner Cable, Lincoln (car, not president) and a brief NewsChannel 5 spot. Then the opening announcement of sponsors.
And now, Hugh Jackman. Straightforward comments, then pointing out stars in crowd (Kate Winslet, Robert Downey Jr.) and making a rueful reference to "Australia." Says everything [...]

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Oscar Blog: ABC Pre-Show

February 22, 2009

Robin Roberts and Tim Gunn greet us, but hard to hear over the crowd noise. First interview: Kate Winslet. Winslet tells a version of the story she told Seacrest about her possible acceptance speech. Then cut to another fawner, interviewing Josh Brolin and Diane Lane; Brolin, told he's Oscar's good-luck charm, says it's been a [...]

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Live Oscar Blog

February 22, 2009

Well, I just flipped on the TV and there was Ryan Seacrest on E! with the child actors from "Slumdog Millionare." He did not introduce them by name, insisting he could not pronounce them. Instead held up a piece of paper with the names on them. And so my Oscar viewing gets off to a [...]

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Oscar Watch: "The Wrestler," "The Visitor"

February 20, 2009

A couple of best-actor nominees, in two very different places in their careers, after the jump.

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