Random Musings on ABC Thursday
March 16th, 2007
Admittedly, I’m a sucker for a show that takes place in a small town (see: ED, EVERWOOD, WIND AT MY BACK). So it wasn’t much of a surprise that I really enjoyed last night’s premiere of OCTOBER ROAD. My one question: Why is the show called ‘October Road’? Did I miss something? Is the street they lived on named October Road? Somebody help me out here.
Does anyone else think GREY’S ANATOMY is turning a little too much into MELROSE PLACE? First George hooks up with Meredith. Next George gets hitched in Vegas. And now within a mere few months of getting married, George is already cheating on Callis — with his best friend! When did George turn into Amanda Woodward?
Watching last night’s UGLY BETTY all I have to say is two words — ‘the Amanda’. Yes I’m a little biased, having met the cast on Monday, but let’s face it, Amanda can wear anything (including that hat!) and still manage to look incredible. ![]()













Common Sense Says:
March 16th, 2007 at 8:37 am
I’m with ya, TVA. I watched October Road, despite mediocre reviews…and really liked it. I will most definitely be back for it week after week. The characters and their nuances are totally believable for a small-town soap. Not that I think that Bryan Greenberg is the best lead for a series, but it somehow works here. And the girl from That 70s Show is always awesome. Overall, a fairly riveting hour..for the first time out. Kudos to ABC for keeping up the development slate. Keep throwing “stuff” against the wall and something will stick. Wish they’d have gone longer with LIFE AS WE KNOW IT, though.