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Wednesday Notebook

November 4, 2009

I have a column about the new DVD box of 65 years of World Series highlight films here.
With Rihanna sitting down for an extended chat with Diane Sawyer, Chris Brown is taking to the airwaves as well. Here's the word from MTV:
Nothing is off limits as Chris Brown talks to MTV News to give viewers [...]

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"The Amazing Race": Never-Netherlands

November 2, 2009

When one team is playing very badly, I am usually ready to write them off — always underestimating other players' ability to mess up. …

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Straight Out of Lackawanna and Other Viewing Notes

October 30, 2009

Above, the "Male Prima Donna" video. Three minutes of "Office" merriment. After the jump, notes on "The Office," "30 Rock," "Grey's Anatomy," "Survivor: Samoa" and "CSI." And, before we get there, you can find my latest chat with Lynne Sherwin about "Dancing With the Stars" here.

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"The Amazing Race"

October 26, 2009

If you are thinking about being on "The Amazing Race," please take a close look at this picture. Commit it to memory. The show likes to challenge contestants. If you are afraid of heights, there's a pretty good chance you will face a situation where you have to deal with heights. If you hate the [...]

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"The Amazing Race" and Other Viewing Notes

October 11, 2009

Comments and spoilers from tonight's "Amazing Race," and a few words about the past week's "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice" and "The Good Wife" …

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More "Flashpoint," J. Hudson Christmas Special, Other Tuesday Notes

October 6, 2009

From CBS today:
CBS has renewed the police drama FLASHPOINT, ordering 13 episodes for broadcast later this season.
Last season, FLASHPOINT won its Friday (9:00-10:00 PM) time period in viewers and key demographics averaging 9.55m viewers, 2.9/08 in adults 25-54 and 2.1/06 in adults 18-49.
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TV Sunday

October 4, 2009

Tonight includes the premiere of "Three Rivers," a CBS medical drama, and the beginning of the "Seinfeld" reunion arc on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Notes after the jump. You can find today's DVD column — "Anvil: The Story of Anvil," "Ally McBeal" and other topics — here. And I apologize for not getting around to [...]

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TV Tonight

September 22, 2009

New shows: "NCIS: LA" and "The Good Wife" (CBS), "the forgotten" (ABC, pictured above).
Returning: "NCIS" (CBS). "Dancing With the Stars" continues its premiere week with performances by the women contestants.
Reviews of the three new shows, after the jump.

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TV Monday

September 21, 2009

New tonight: The excruciating "Accidentally on Purpose" (CBS) pictured above.
Returning: "House" (Fox, two hours), "Heroes" (NBC, two hours), "How I Met Your Mother," "Two and a Half Men," "Big Bang Theory," "CSI: Miami" (all CBS), "Dancing With the Stars," "Castle" (ABC).
Notes on some of these items after the jump.

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If I Were An Emmy Voter…

September 18, 2009

After the jump, my faves in some acting and series categories, as well as some of those overlooked. As for the show, anyone planning to watch Sunday? And if you are, how much to see Neil Patrick Harris host, and how much because you care about who wins?

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Late Wednesday Notebook: Ellen DeGeneres New "Idol" Judge, More "Big Brother," Any Thoughts re "Glee"?

September 9, 2009

I had a class after work today, then met a friend for late coffee, so I've been away from the computer most of the evening. But here are a couple of things that came in the email while I was out.
First, Ellen DeGeneres will be the fourth judge on "Idol," replacing Miss Paula. Not a [...]

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Tuesday Morning Notes; "Flashpoint," "Angels & Demons" to DVD

September 8, 2009

I took a day off from this space for Labor Day, instead spending it on some yard activities (mulch – done!), a little shopping with the bride, a bit of schoolwork, and watching the season premiere of "House (good – more about that later) and the documentary "Coal Country."
Later I expect to have a post [...]

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Thursday Notebook

September 3, 2009

This week's mailbag is here. Questions about "Guiding Light" and other topics. I have also chatted with Akron's Frank Dicopoulos, a longtime regular on "GL," for a story to run in a week or so, before the last CBS telecast. Although CBS is ending its relationship with the show, and taping stopped a couple of [...]

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More Thursday Notes: "Warehouse 13" Renewed, Emmys Contest, "Unit" DVD

August 20, 2009

Syfy has renewed "Warehouse 13," co-starring North Canton's Eddie McClintock, for a second 13-episode run. That and more after the jump.

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Don Hewitt, R.I.P. (Updated)

August 19, 2009

From CBS:
60 MINUTES will devote its entire hour this week to the news magazine’s creator and former executive producer, Don Hewitt, who passed away today at the age of 86. The special 60 MINUTES program will be broadcast Sunday, Aug. 23 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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"Saving Grace" To Wrap in 2010, "Harper's Island" to DVD

August 14, 2009

Here's TNT's announcement re "Grace":
TNT will conclude the fascinating journey of Oklahoma City Police Det. Grace Hanadarko in 2010, when the network’s groundbreaking original series SAVING GRACE will come to an end. SAVING GRACE will wrap up with a nine-episode run planned for next summer. The provocative drama stars Oscar® winner Holly Hunter [...]

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New "Deal"

August 3, 2009

CBS will bring "Let's Make a Deal" back to its daytime lineup in October, with Wayne Brady hosting.
The last revival I made note of was in 2003, with Billy Bush. Monty Hall, the one true host of the program, was an executive producer of that version and I interviewed him at the time. He was [...]

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Walter Cronkite, R.I.P.

July 17, 2009

The anchorman has died at the age of 92.  A column I wrote about him for the Beacon Journal is here. CBS has announced a tribute to Cronkite to air on Sunday night. Here's the release:
CBS News will honor the legendary anchorman Walter Cronkite who passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the age [...]

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New "Big Brother" Cast, High-School Gimmick

July 1, 2009

The cast will be broken into four HS-style cliques. And there will be a mystery houseguest. Announcement after the jump.

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Wednesday Notebook

July 1, 2009

 
Tom Shales has offered a defense of TV critics. Too bad it's short and overloaded with strained jokes.
Recent Blu-ray announcements include "My Cousin Vinny" (Aug. 4) and the original movie of "MASH" (Sept. 1). I'm a fan of Blu-ray in a lot of cases, but not convinced that it will add anything to the viewing [...]

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