BEST EPISODE OF THE WEEK: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Who’d have thought the man responsible for bringing the funny back to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE would be esteemed NBC News anchor Brian Williams. From his on-the-nose opening monologue to his surprisingly excellent impersonation of a New York firefighter — Williams was all class. And more importantly, ensured SNL’s final pre-strike installment was one to remember.
SPIN-OFF IDEA OF THE WEEK: GREY’S ANATOMY
Forget the rumored OFFICE spin-off and the continuously disappointing PRIVATE PRACTICE. Following Thursday’s episode of GREY’S ANATOMY, the spin-off this TV Addict is hankering for is called THE BOY’S CLUB. Starring the far more entertaining and slightly more mature generation of Seattle Grace Doctors.
Just imagine. McDreamy, McSteamy, Dr. Hahn and the Chief without the incessant whining of Meredith Grey and the nauseating Gizzie relationship. That’s 50 cc’s of awesome. [As I pretend to know exactly what a ‘cc’ is]
BONE-HEADED MOVE OF THE WEEK: ABC
First I missed the ending of SAMANTHA WHO because ABC decided to run it past 10PM. Next the ending of Thursday’s GREY’S ANATOMY. ABC take note. Making your shows run long isn’t going to fool me into watching the dreadfully disappointing BIG SHOTS or whatever follows SAMANTHA WHO. It’s simply going to make me mad. Do you really want an angry TV Addict?
AND THE EMMY GOES TO: Michael C. Hall
If you’re not watching Michael C. Hall take television’s most delicious character to new depths, you’re missing out on one of the best performances of the season. Don’t make the same mistake twice. Tune into a brand new episode of DEXTER tonight at 9PM on Showtime. Rumor has it that an angry DEXTER is almost as bad as an angry TV Addict!
I love weekends if for no other reason that it’s my time to veg on the couch and catch up with the past week’s shows. Today, I started with UGLY BETTY, which I was psyched about because of the whole Wicked tie-in. But truth be told, the scenes involving the Broadway hit were the least successful part of an otherwise pretty great episode. For one thing, I was annoyed on behalf of everyone in the theater when Betty was texting Henry and then arguing with Daniel. Just as when it happens in real life, I wanted someone to boot their butts. And as much as I love the music from Wicked, the only scene in which it really worked for me was the beautiful montage set to “I’m Not That Girl.” But how much to I love Cliff and Marc? They may be my favorite couple since… well, Marc and Wilhelmina. Or maybe Marc and Amanda.
I finally realized why I’m so head over heels for WOMEN’S MURDER CLUB: It’s a weird combination of HART TO HART, MATLOCK, MURDER SHE WROTE and even CHARLIE’S ANGELS. I mean, seriously, when the ladies began investigating the deaths at the senior center and met the horny old guy, it was just silly fun. And in typical 80’s-TV style, the bad guy pulled a gun and started firing indiscriminately as Angie Harmon gave chase and elderly folks shrieked, culminating in Angie tackling the guy - as we knew she would - into a conveniently placed pond. Good times.
I’m happy to report that GREY’S ANATOMY renaissance continues. I’ll admit to never having been a huge Kathrine Heigl fan before this show. I always found her the weak link in the ROSWELL cast. But man, did she rock that fantastic monologue in which Izzy begged off sex with George because she was too tired. It was also another episode filled with great quotes, most of them — as usual — coming from Christina. “Being aware of your crap and actually overcoming your crap are two very different this,” she told Meredith in what may be the truest words ever spoken. And if I didn’t already love Dr. Hahn, I’d have been a goner for sure when she dubbed Derek and Mark “pretty and prettier.”
For absolutely no good reason, I found myself watching ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? The contestant — a Mensa member — made it all the way to the million dollar question, but opted to take a half-million rather than risk it all on the final answer. Good thing, because he would have lost. I’d have been out a bit earlier, when they asked for the capital of Brazil. What I found truly amazing was that they stretch this crap out for an entire hour! Seriously? 10 questions in an hour? Even President Bush could answer — or at least attempt to — more than that in the allotted time! And note to producers of these type shows: If you’re going to show the audience sitting behind the contestant, make sure your sound effects track doesn’t have them cheering wildly or laughing as if host Jeff Foxworthy said something truly funny when we can see that everyone in the studio is sitting in rather stony silence.
Over the summer, I watched all three seasons of GREY’S ANATOMY on DVD, and now I’ve watched the first two episodes of the fourth season. All I can say is that the way they are treated Callie is criminal. Look, I’ll admit to liking Izzy and George together. They’re cute in a sickening kinda way. But Callie was actually good for him, and I loved the conflict the relationship created between her husband and his friends. Here’s hoping karma sends her flying into McSteamy’s arms. And how great was the scene where Bailey — having been repressing her rage since being passed over as Chief Resident — went off on Karev and then sat back, looking as if she needed a ciggie ’cause venting was just about orgasmic for her. Great, great stuff.
I’m liking SURVIVOR more than I have in years, and I can’t really put my finger on why. But for the love of Oreos, won’t someone shove some form of sustenance down Courtney’s throat? That girl is scary thin. Like, Callista-Flockhart-during-the-ALLY-MCBEAL-years thin. Meanwhile, is it just me, or is this the year of the Christian on CBS’ reality shows? First we spent the summer listening to BIG BROTHER’s Amber and Jameka talk as if God had nothing better to do than sit around and smite their fellow houseguests, and now Leslie keeps talking about how she just needs a little private time with the Big Guy. Babe, you’re in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do for hours at a time… how much more alone time with the notorious G.O.D. do you need?
Thanks to ISAIAH-Gate and the ensuing media madness, it’s easy to forget that GREY’S ANATOMY was once — long ago — the best drama on television. Thankfully for fans, creator Shonda Rhimes is aware of last season’s missteps and promises that season four will bring the ‘fun & sexy’ back. Judging from this ABC sneak peak, we’re inclined to agree.
Enjoy your first look at the fourth season of GREY’S ANATOMY. Not only will it get you seriously excited for the show’s return [I’m listening to THE FRAY’S HOW TO SAVE A LIFE as a type this], you’ll notice that our favorite surgical interns residents have come full circle. Well… with the exception of one. Damn you George O’Malley…. get’cha head the game!
Thanks to GMMR for posting this off a tip from BuzzSugar
In an exclusive interview with EW.com, actor Isaiah Washington sounded off on what the future holds now that he won’t be returning to GREY’S ANATOMY.
EW: What type of offers have you received?
ISAIAH: I’ve gotten a ton of offers in both film and TV, and now my agent Ben Press and I are just sorting through all the options. There is one network in particular that’s very interested. But I don’t want to say anything specific until it’s a done deal.
Now I’m no network executive (clearly my TV tastes are far too smart to slum it), but how about this for the most brilliant move ever — Dr. Burke, looking for a change of scenery following his anti-gay slur wedding being called off should hop on the next flight and take a job at County General. Yes, you heard me. Signing Isaiah Washington would not only be the shot in the arm ER so desperately needs, it would completely re-ignite interest in NBC’s aging medical drama. Ben Silverman, you can thank me anytime.
TVGuide.com’s Michael Ausiello is reporting that embattled GREY’S ANATOMY star Isaiah Washington, who plays Dr. Preston Burke, will not be returning to the show next season. Revealed a spy close to the production:
There was a pattern of problematic behavior going back before he used the F-word, I imagine [his dismissal] was the result of all of that.”
An ABC spokesperson has confirmed the story, saying that the actor’s contract option has not been picked up for another season.
Needless to say, this TV Addict was shocked to hear this news so early on a Friday morning. It’s so rare in Hollywood that actors are actually held accountable for their actions and poor misbehavior. Post away with your thoughts.
Next weeks UpFront announcements just got a little less suspensful, and for that you can thank Ellen Degeneres. In an effort to help out anxious star Kate Walsh, Ellen decided to take it upon herself to call ABC President Steve McPherson [during the show] and find out whether or not Walsh’s GREY’S ANATOMY spin-off has a shot at being picked up for next season. Check out the video above for the President’s answer. Needless to say, it should come as a surprise to no one.
When the only words of praise I can conjure up with regards to last night’s Addison-centric episode of GREY’S ANATOMY was that it was awfully exciting to get to spend some time with ALIAS alums David Anders/Merrin Dungey (Sark and Francie respectively) as well as EVERWOOD’s Stephanie Niznik (Nina) — Shonda Rhimes and crew most definitely have some work to do if they’re hoping to turn their Addison edition into the juggernaut that is GREY’S ANATOMY.
It’s not that I didn’t enjoy GREY’S ANATOMY: OCEANSIDE, I just expected so much more. A voice in the elevator! Horny immature Doctors! Wacky medical mysteries! Marital troubles and Chris Lowell shirtless! Did Addison take a wrong turn in LA and end up in MELROSE PLACE?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m fully on board and will of course be watching the series when it inevitably gets picked up come Fall ‘08. I just hope that ABC takes the time to reign in creators Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, who seem to have let the success of GREY’S ANATOMY get to their head. Fart jokes? Did I really just hear that in a show that doesn’t include 2.5 Men? Post away with your thoughts.
THIS JUST IN: Thanks to a ‘friend’ buried deep within the inner-workings of ABC, theTVaddict just received some scoop-a-licious intel with regards to the much anticipated GREY’S ANATOMY Season Finale. Click the link below if you really (and I mean really REALLY) want to know what’s going to happen in the final episode airing May 17, titled “Didn’t We Almost Have It All.”
theTVaddict is thrilled to be able to show you the first photos from the GREY’S ANATOMY SPIN-OFF Very Special two-part episode of GREY’S ANATOMY that may possibly be turned into a spin-off. Click the link below to meet the newest doctor’s you’ll all be drooling over come Fall 2007.
In an exclusive interview with 
THIS JUST IN: Thanks to a ‘friend’ buried deep within the inner-workings of ABC, theTVaddict just received some scoop-a-licious intel with regards to the much anticipated GREY’S ANATOMY Season Finale. Click the link below if you really (and I mean really REALLY) want to know what’s going to happen in the final episode airing May 17, titled “Didn’t We Almost Have It All.”
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