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"Southland" to TNT, Bad-Guy Logan Back on "24"

November 2, 2009

When I was still paying attention to "24," one of the pleasures was watching Gregory Itzin as the evil VP and later President Charles Logan. And he will be back in the new season, per Fox:
The anticipation for Season Eight of 24 continues to surge with Gregory Itzin reprising his acclaimed role as CHARLES LOGAN. [...]

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Thursday Notebook

October 29, 2009

The Deschanel sisters team up for "Bones," "Glee" goes gold, more love from me for "Modern Family," a link to the mailbag and a video for the folks at the Beacon Journal, all after the jump. And, what did you think of the new "Friday Night Lights"?

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Saturday Notebook

October 17, 2009

After getting through the grocery shopping and a few other things, the wearying previous week and the damp weather caught up with the bride and me. Quiet afternoon indoors, with some pizza and a lot of football, including two local losses — Ohio State to Purdue, and Akron to Buffalo — and the thrill-packed ending [...]

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Thursday Morning Notebook

October 15, 2009

You can find a link to the mailbag in a previous post. My review of "Where
the Wild Things Are," which I liked, is here. My immediate reaction to the movie was "Very cool." The review tries to explain why, but probably neglects to make the "Very cool" clear.
Some Wednesday viewing notes after the jump.

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Baseball Video Notes

October 14, 2009

From the folks at Major League Baseball:
For the first time ever, all 65 years worth of official World Series films will be available as a complete package in a new DVD set.
With a foreword by 19-time Emmy winner Bob Costas of MLB Network and framed in a 58-page book tracing memorable World Series [...]

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Monday Night TV

September 28, 2009

New: "Trauma" (NBC)
Returning: "Lie to Me" (Fox)
After the jump, some notes on "Trauma" and "Lie to Me."

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Morning File: Locklear on "Melrose," More "Glee," Other

September 22, 2009

As she did with the original "Melrose Place," Heather Locklear will ride to the rescue of the new version in November. That, and other items, 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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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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Summer Glau Joins "Dollhouse"

August 27, 2009

After seeing the mind-bending extra episode of "Dollhouse" on the first-season DVD, my interest in the show revived. Now, here's another reason: Summer Glau, who was so good on "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," is joining the "Dollhouse" cast as a recurring character. From the Fox announcement:
Summer Glau (“Firefly,” “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) reunites [...]

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"Idol" Conversation: Adam Lambert

August 25, 2009

Fourth of the 5 chats I had with "American Idol" performers when the tour came to Cleveland on Sunday.

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"Ally McBeal" on DVD (At Last)

August 7, 2009

I'm not jumping up and down about this, because I wasn't a fan of the show. But I have heard from enough folks wanting this on DVD to be happy for them.
The first release on Oct. 6 will be of the complete series in one 32-disc set retailing for about $200, and of the [...]

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Abdul Out at "Idol

August 5, 2009

Potential replacements will be asked to show how sincerely they can say, "First of all, you look wonderful tonight" and "You are a bright, shining, cosmic celestial star, high in the firma-ne-uh-ment — what do you mean, you haven't sung yet?"
Seriously, the Abdul-"Idol" negotiations have ended. Here's the "Extra" show's online version:
Abdul turned to her [...]

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Fox Retools Fall Premiere Dates

July 28, 2009

As usual, you should have filled in your calendar in pencil.
New announcement after the jump.

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New "Glee" Video

July 28, 2009

Not as exhilarating as the pilot, perhaps, but also out of the context of the episode in which it appears. But at least it's another taste:

(If this embed disappears, as sometimes happens with Hulu stuff, go to Hulu.com to see it.)
By the way, you can find Jazmine Sullivan's video of "Bust Your Windows" here.

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I Still Hate "More to Love"

July 28, 2009

Based on the commercials, I built up a strong dislike for this reality series, which premieres on Fox tonight. Then I saw the first episode. Ire undiminished. After the jump, my review, which appeared in Sunday's Beacon Journal.

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Monday Notebook

July 27, 2009

The death of Alexis Cohen, showcased above, made the wires because she had a brief period of fame thanks to "American Idol."
Not as a great singer, of course, but as one of those raging bulls snorting and snarling after being rejected by the show. Such fits of temper remain memorable because they are so [...]

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"It's Garry Shandling's Show" on DVD

July 20, 2009

The complete series is coming on Oct. 20. Full announcement after the jump. This is not "The Larry Sanders Show" but an earlier (1986-1990) series with Shandling playing himself; created by Shandling and Alan Zweibel, it was very funny and quite adept at playing with TV's narrative conventions, a la "The George Burns and Gracie [...]

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