The TV Addict 

The facts are these: With over two whole excruciating months until a brand new episode of GLEE, we’ll take whatever we can get. And if ‘whatever we can get’ is a LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON parody that has the titular host and his staff performing ‘Living on a Prayer’ in an effort to win $375 dollars at Sectionals to buy some cue cards for the show, well, so ‘bee’ it.

“I can’t believe I’m here with you [speaking to the audience] the coolest people in the world at the Grammys, music’s biggest night. The highest honor the music industry can bestow… next to having your song covered by the cast of GLEE.” said Stephen Colbert while opening up the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

During last night’s somewhat lacklustre 30 ROCK, Jack took a photo of Liz and sent it to high school crush Nancy Donovan telling her that he’s with the “female Kevin McHale.” Now, if your first thought was that of the GLEE star as opposed to the ex-NBA player of the same name that Jack was undoubtedly referring to — join the club — you’re officially a bonafide GLEEK! Plus you gotta admit, it kinda works, no?

Back in the days good ol’ days of primetime television when networks routinely ordered 24, 26 or even 30 episodes of our favorite shows, clip shows were not only par for the course, but completely understandable. Unfortunately, in this modern day of television that we find ourselves in — where eight minutes of commercials have shrunk the precious few new episodes of so-called half hour sitcoms to just over twenty-two minutes — last night’s instalment of THE OFFICE that found Michael Scott looking back on memorable Dunder Mifflin moments was inexcusable. Memo to NBC. If you’re trying to win back supporters following your recent ‘Late Night’ debacle, a glorified clip show is not the way to go. We’re just sayin’

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Following in Italy’s footsteps, it looks like it’s now Japan’s turn to get their GLEEK on!

Thanks to @frankenteen for the Tip!

Good News: It was announced today that Simon Cowell has signed a deal to launch the American version of his hit British series THE X FACTOR. Bad News: With Cowell leaving IDOL so to is our reason for tuning in. Plus, no word on whether Randy is going with him! [Source]

Good News: Aside from ordering a second season of their hit musical comedy GLEE, Kevin Reilly, FOX Entertainment President announced that producers will hold a nationwide casting call to fill three new roles that will be introduced in Fall 2010. Bad News: For Artie, Tina, and Mercedes, all of whom barely get enough screen-time as it is. [Source]

Good News: CHUCK returned on Sunday to its highest ratings since its 3D telecast. Bad News: Boffo ratings that still weren’t enough to beat a repeat of COLD CASE. Ouch! [Source]

Good News: FOX has officially picked up GLEE for a second season. Bad News: For my wallet and iTunes account. Just sayin’

While waiting for the second half of GLEE’s freshman season to start, I can’t help but feeling like Sue Sylvester, sitting on the sidelines judging what we’ve seen so far and muttering, “Sloppy, babies!”

It’s not that GLEE isn’t one of the best new shows of the season, or that it isn’t wildly entertaining. It’s just that… well, if these crazy kids want to to take Best Of Show, they’re gonna need to shape up before regionals. Which shouldn’t be hard. (You want hard? Try living with a face full of liver spots!) The pieces are all in place… they just need a steadier hand to guide them. Because for the most part, the trouble with GLEE can be traced to the writing staff and its lack of focus which has led to rushed storylines and a lack of clear rooting value where the various romances are concerned.

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By: Aleks Chan

10. DOLLHOUSE
At this point, I’ve given up on Joss Whedon ever getting free reign over his creative works. Yes, lead Eliza Dushku is the show’s weakest link (she has very limited range), but, ah, what a fantastically flawed work of art. DOLLHOUSE may not always work, but when it does, its pure Whedon: deep down, there’s a beautifully complex and dark story of identity.  

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To promote the December 25th premiere of GLEE in Italy, FOXTV.it orchestrated a flashmob to rock the Glaleria Alberto Sordi in Rome. Quick, someone, what’s Italian for “Don’t Stop Believin’?”

10. BIG LOVE
Once thought of as “that show about the guy who has sex with three women”, BIG LOVE has moved so beyond its initial constraints as to feel like a completely different series. Despite it’s odd (and, to some, off-putting) pacing, the tale of the Henrickson family has become as complex as the religion at its center, thanks in large part to the unforgettable performance of Chloe Sevigny as Nicki, the immature second wife who is torn between her fundamentalist Mormon values and her childish impulses.  

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