May 11th, 2008
With tonight’s shocking revelation that Rebecca wasn’t actually ‘the other’ Walker, this TV Addict wanted to be the first the throw out his casting suggestion for BROTHERS & SISTERS’ new mystery brother.
May 11th, 2008
GOSSIP GIRL
Forget the reveal of Serena’s shocking secret, the tornado of trouble that is Georgina Sparks, Eric’s unexpected trip out of the closet and Little J’s downfall. The real ‘OMFG!—worthy’ news is that for once, a television show has lived up to the marketing hype. Now the only question remains is how on earth will GOSSIP GIRL avoid the dreaded second season sophomore slump [try saying that five times fast]
NETWORK SCHEDULING
Here’s an idea for TV networks concerned with shrinking viewership. How about not putting all of your must see shows on two frakkin’ nights. Just how jam—packed are Monday and Thursday’s? ONE TREE HILL and SUPERNATURAL are officially being saved on this TV Addict’s PVR for the dark days known as summer rerun hell.
May 11th, 2008
Sunday features not one, but two huge season finales. First up is the two—hour season finale of Survivor on CBS at 8/7c, followed by the one—hour Reunion Show at 10/9c. Is it just me, or did the men come off as incredibly stupid this season?
Also tonight is the season finale of Brothers & Sisters on ABC at 10:02/9:02c. So many people I know watch and love this show and I’ve just never gotten into it. Wonder if I should try and catch up once the DVDs come out…
Also on tonight:
May 10th, 2008
Since it’s way too too nice to be inside today in the TV Addict’s beautiful hometown of Toronto Canada, I’m going to make this quick. Ready… set… blog…
Michael Ausiello is reporting that the original bad-girl-turned-good Jennie Garth will be returning to the show that made her famous, signing on to BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Version 2.0 [this show really needs an official title] in a recurring capacity as get this — West Bev’s Guidance Counsellor. And while this TV Addict is thrilled with the news, surely I’m not the only one who finds it hard to believe that Kelly Taylor — the original Queen Bee of Beverly Hills high — is living the life she’s accustom to on a guidance counsellor salary. Unless of course she married rich. Hmmm…. Dylan McKay cameo anyone?
Two rare gems on television, smart shows that actually make this TV Addict laugh — ALIENS IN AMERICA and BACK TO YOU are both said to be on the chopping block this week. And while ALIENS axe comes as no surprise considering the CW put about $5 into marketing the show. BACK TO YOU’s sudden cancellation is quite the shock and disappointment. Especially since FOX is renewing ‘TIL DEATH [as in, what I wish for when when I’m watching the show] for a third season. Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton deserve a far better fate than this and if it helps make my argument, the epicenter of cultural cool [Entertainment Weekly] agrees.
May 9th, 2008
Friday is the 2-hour special on ABC at 8/7c, TV’s All-Time Funniest. Conjure up a list of your favorite comedy characters from the greatest sitcoms in history… Who would be your favorites? TV fans across the country were asked to choose their funniest characters in the following eight categories: Funniest Comedy Fathers, Funniest Mothers, Funniest Kids, Funniest Relatives, Funniest Neighbors, Funniest Friends, Funniest Boss and Funniest Co-Workers.
Also on tonight:
Have a great week everyone! Enjoy all the great new TV!
May 9th, 2008
With today’s news that the CW is putting ‘Sunday’ up for sale so that a media conglomerate can swoop in and develop their own programs and sell advertising, this TV Addict just thought he’d pose this question to all of our readers out there: Anyone have a spare hundred million dollars lying around?
Because if you do, consider this. We’d have three hours to program the ultimate night of television! An evening with Joss Whedon [BUFFY, ANGEL, FIREFLY!] a Greg Berlanti retrospective [EVERWOOD, JACK & BOBBY, DAWSON’S CREEK], FOX the early years [90210, MELROSE PLACE, PROFIT], Brilliant—But—Cancelled [FREAKS & GEEKS, GROSSE POINT, ACTION, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT], the best of the WB [FELICITY, POPULAR, ROSEWELL!], the Original See TV [FRIENDS, SEINFELD, THE COSBY SHOW, WILL & GRACE, CHEERS]… the themes and possibilities are endless. I mean can you imagine, for lack of a better word, the absolute ‘awesomeness’ of a Sunday night of television programmed by television addicts, for television addicts. Ohh… the power!
May 9th, 2008
Each week the TV Blog coalition — of which theTVaddict.com is proud to be apart of — highlights some of the best TV news and views from around the web. For the latest news that’s fit to print, simply click the link below.
May 9th, 2008
THE GOOD: Thanks to the ideal balance of comedy, drama and intrigue, last night’s GREY’S ANATOMY continued it’s post-WGA strike string of phenomenal episodes [hence this week’s Entertainment Weekly cover story]. There was laughter thanks to George’s fake job as the ‘Chief’s Intern’ and McSteamy realizing that he’s become Seattle Grace’s equivalent of a sexual predator. Mystery, as fans were left wondering if Dr. Erica Hahn is or isn’t, umm… you know, a fan of ‘Ellen.’ And of course sadness courtesy of an emotional guest starring turn by Gay GI Joe and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS alum Benny Ciaramello [Santiago] not to mention a mother trapped in a plastic bubble and Meredith clueing into the fact that McDreamy is her constant. In other words, GREY’S ANATOMY should be required viewing for all future and current television writers. Because unlike some other shows that have returned with less than stellar stories post—WGA strike, Shonda Rhimes and Co. keep hitting it out of the park.
THE BAD: Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for UGLY BETTY. Or as I’m calling last night’s episode — Just Ugly. I mean how many times do we have to see Daniel hit rock bottom? Or Marc and Wilhemina’ scheme fail? To borrow a line from the brilliant Stephen Colbert: BETTY, you’re officially on notice. And if you don’t start to deliver the goods, it’s adios muchachos come September 2008.
May 9th, 2008
You know how just the other day I was bitching about the fact that too many shows have come back from their extended strike-induced absences with lame episodes featuring virtually no plot movement? Well, although SUPERNATURAL’s first post-strike episode (with the GHOSTFACERS reality crew) wasn’t my favorite, last nights offering more than made up for it. The Winchester boys were in find sted as they dealt with a zombified doc, the search for Bella, the ticking time bomb that is Dean’s date with death and perhaps the most highly-anticipated demons ever, Lillith. Anyone else get goosebumps every time her name is mentioned? (Maybe it’s because I only recently finished reading the Morrigan’s Cross trilogy by Nora Roberts, which featured a cool-ass vampire by that name.) The episode was gruesome (stolen body parts!), revealing (Lillith killed Bella’s folks) and funny (”Demons? Untrustworthy? Imagine that!”). I know, I know, there was a time when I loathed this show with a fiery passion. Well, you people can pat yourselves on the back for having made a believer out of me. I hope you’re happy!
The second the needle hit the record during the opening seconds of LOST, I knew this was gonna be a good one. From the John-related flashbacks to what may have been my favorite line of exposition this season (”Hopefully, the man who lives in the cabin can tell us what to do about the people who are going to kill us.”), this week’s tale definitely made up for last week’s less-than-thrilling hour. Of course, as always, more questions were raised than answered, (Especially once John entered that damn cabin, which left me with, to quote an AP article which came out last week after Paula Abdul’s infamous IDOL double speak, “the furrowed brow of mystification.”) And how precious was the scene in which Hurley and Ben shared a candy bar?
May 8th, 2008
With today’s news that it’s 10 years to the month since SEINFELD went off the air, this TV Addict — for the first time — is starting to feel old! Who’s with me?
TheTVaddict visits the set of the
THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
TheTVaddict parties with the
stars of FOX
TheTVaddict interviews REAPER
star Bret Harrison
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