"I worked the day shift at the graveyard and the graveyard shift at the Days Inn."
Oh Tina Fey, you and your writers slay me. Congrats on having your best ratings in a long time last night. I don't know if they were the best ever, but I know they are up over 50% from last years finale -- you deserve it. I missed your show and really had a few good laughs last night. Of course it wasn't as good as I had hoped, I think my expectations and excitement were too high. But none-the-less, I laughed, chuckled, and nodded -- especially at your joke about grad students -- its why your show is so great. Megan Mullally was very good as well, and I am so happy for Tracy's success with 'Dong Slayer'.
Oh Michael Scott, I feel for you. Long distance relationships never seem to work out, but your mix CD won me over. And seriously, I would have Darryl drive me everywhere if I could. The opening halloween bit was fabulous, and I am admittedly a little sad it didn't continue past the opening credits. Great costumes Dunder Mifflin - especially Jim, man after my own heart...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Life on Mars is good...
"We're going to need that dewey eyed doo-doo that only you do."
Who else can pull this line off with class, grace, and perfect tone? Michael Imperioli of 'Life on Mars'. I didn't think Christopher Moltasante (of the Sopranos) could get any better...kudos to the casting director for 'Mars' for seeing an extension for Christopher's character as a cop in the 1970's. This show is really working for me right now. And Imperioli is perfect.
New episode tonight on ABC.
Who else can pull this line off with class, grace, and perfect tone? Michael Imperioli of 'Life on Mars'. I didn't think Christopher Moltasante (of the Sopranos) could get any better...kudos to the casting director for 'Mars' for seeing an extension for Christopher's character as a cop in the 1970's. This show is really working for me right now. And Imperioli is perfect.
New episode tonight on ABC.
The Return of Grizz and Dotcom
'30 Rock' is back tonight. And all the critics agree, it is back on track and damn funny.
Bring it on I say. Has there ever been a smarter hour of comedy then 'Office' and '30 Rock'? I don't know....maybe. But I doubt it.
Bring it on I say. Has there ever been a smarter hour of comedy then 'Office' and '30 Rock'? I don't know....maybe. But I doubt it.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
'Greek' Season Finale Report Card
Might as well give it an 'A' right? You didn't watch it, so what do you care? I'm telling you though -- this show is well produced, well acted, a step above trash, and a quick study. College was fun, remember? I do - every Monday night from 7-8 PM central time. I will miss you 'Greek' and your end of show promotion for songs heard in the show by bands I have clearly never heard of. It turns out I can get their ringtones if I want from CW.com.
On an unrelated note, when my wife's phone rings, Cindy Lauper's 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' kicks in and all I can think about is that night when Capt. Lou and Lauper brought out Windy Richter on WWF to fight female champion 'Fabulous Moolah'. It's nights like those that get burned into your mind for absolutely no reason...
In case you were wondering what ever happened to Windy Richter, I offer you her Wikipedia link. And it's Wendi Richeter Ed, jesus...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendi_Richter
On an unrelated note, when my wife's phone rings, Cindy Lauper's 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' kicks in and all I can think about is that night when Capt. Lou and Lauper brought out Windy Richter on WWF to fight female champion 'Fabulous Moolah'. It's nights like those that get burned into your mind for absolutely no reason...
In case you were wondering what ever happened to Windy Richter, I offer you her Wikipedia link. And it's Wendi Richeter Ed, jesus...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendi_Richter
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
John Hamm + SNL Sucks + Podcast + Coldplay + Dining Room Furniture
Ok, so we have no dining room furniture for sale, but since this blog gets a lot of hits from search engines, I thought we'd try and attract some shoppers as well as those who are fed up with SNL. Here is the podcast from this weekends show. Its about 25 minutes this week, sorry for the length -- but really, there was a lot to rip on.
...OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST
...OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mad Men Season 2 Finale: Kevin Finnerty, meet Dick Whitman
When Tony Soprano found himself in a coma, he became regular-Joe salesman Kevin Finnerty, who while away at a convention, rediscovered who he is. When Tony woke up, Kevin was gone and his number one priority was family.
When Don Draper found himself at a crossroads, he became regular-Joe Dick Whitman (his real self), who while away in California, rediscovered who he is. When Don came home, Dick was gone and his number one priority was family.
Same writers.
Truthfully I enjoy Mr. Whitman much more than Mr. Finnerty, but the dramatic affect was none-the-less similar. Our hero has lost his way and needs to figure out what is most important to him. This whole season of Mad Men has been about the personal growth of three people who have been kidding themselves. And it was slow and dilberate, and in the end...fantastic.
Of course the three people I speak of are Don, Betty, and Peggy. When the season opened, Don was a family third workaholic philanderer, Betty was a subservient push-over, and Peggy was a lost girl in a mental institution. In the end it seems like Don had reversed his priorities entirely, perhaps even walking away from Sterling Cooper (yeah right)....and Betty grew up a lot. I guess banging some dude in the managers office at a bar doesn't necessarily qualify as growing up, but it was still some giant metaphor about revenge and inner-strength, yadda yadda...
Finally, Peggy with her appearance, attitude, and outward confidence has probably grown the most -- telling Pete about the baby, and that she could have had him if she wanted, then leaving was impressive. It was a good scene, well done, and 13 episodes in the making. This show is just fantastic and I already cannot wait for season 3.
When Don Draper found himself at a crossroads, he became regular-Joe Dick Whitman (his real self), who while away in California, rediscovered who he is. When Don came home, Dick was gone and his number one priority was family.
Same writers.
Truthfully I enjoy Mr. Whitman much more than Mr. Finnerty, but the dramatic affect was none-the-less similar. Our hero has lost his way and needs to figure out what is most important to him. This whole season of Mad Men has been about the personal growth of three people who have been kidding themselves. And it was slow and dilberate, and in the end...fantastic.
Of course the three people I speak of are Don, Betty, and Peggy. When the season opened, Don was a family third workaholic philanderer, Betty was a subservient push-over, and Peggy was a lost girl in a mental institution. In the end it seems like Don had reversed his priorities entirely, perhaps even walking away from Sterling Cooper (yeah right)....and Betty grew up a lot. I guess banging some dude in the managers office at a bar doesn't necessarily qualify as growing up, but it was still some giant metaphor about revenge and inner-strength, yadda yadda...
Finally, Peggy with her appearance, attitude, and outward confidence has probably grown the most -- telling Pete about the baby, and that she could have had him if she wanted, then leaving was impressive. It was a good scene, well done, and 13 episodes in the making. This show is just fantastic and I already cannot wait for season 3.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
John Hamm SNL Breakdown Coming Tomorrow!
Probably somewhere in the podcast it might be mentioned that a guy named Finger running for city council in a town named Butts is pretty funny....if you're eight. But yeah, I laughed at it pretty hard anyway. It's also snowing outside right now. Really?
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday Night's Return of DirtySexyMoney
Once you pick up a season of a show on DVD it becomes like the last 50 pages of a great book, or perhaps Crack Cocaine. You can't get rid of it until its gone. Lauren and I experienced this with season one of DirtySexyMoney in which we knocked out 10+ episodes in three evenings. At least we didn't rock an all-night marathon like some have done with '24' and 'Lost'. So I guess our addiction was manageable. But now? Now we are in the methadone clinic of hell. There have been four episodes this year over 6 weeks, the show just doesn't play with the same excitmement that it once did. Perhaps it is because it is suffering a sophomore slump, or perhaps the writing and story lines just aren't as sharp. Uunfortunately I can't answer that for you, or me - because I am watching it differently now, so my context is shot. I do however still really like the program the characters, and the stories -- but the feeling of being compelled to the television just isn't there like it was on those three fateful nights this past summer.
Is there anything currently on TV so compelling that it remains 'night-of-broadcast' appointment television?
-'The Office', even in an uneven year I wait patiently for Thursday night
-'Fringe', I like where its going even as it has been losing its way a bit
-'Mad Men', although in all fairness, the last two are still sitting in the DVR awaiting me
'Life on Mars', you got me...now keep me
-'30 Rock', come back already
-'24', come back soon, hope the movie is good in a few weeks...
-Lost', come back soon
SOCIAL COMMENTARY HAVING NOTHING TO DO WITH TV
I listen to a lot of sports radio. Mostly national, but on the local front I enjoy most of the hosts on KFAN AM-1130. My fave is Barriero on the drive home, I have recently learned how to listen to Dan Cole and find the humor, and Hartman is pretty solid mid-afternoon. The morning show gets about 0.0% of my listening time, leaving PA and Dubay. It's exactly what you want from a couple of homers, some hardcore positivity about all thing local no matter how bad things are getting. I prefer the negativity, which is why a little change of pace can't hurt. I have always enjoyed Paul Allen, I think he is a great broadcaster, a great sports mind, master of the morning montage, and the first voice I will turn to when we win another title in this state. He carries his show masterfully (as well as Viking broadcasts). His parter, Jeff Dubay, to me was always along for the ride, but provided that 'rube on the street' take to sports. He was me, us, everyman. And now he is an admitted, arrested, former (or current) crack-addict. Honestly, I didn't see that one coming. Did you? It just doesn't fit the profile. A 40 year old Plymouth-living-Gopher-hockey-jersey-wearing-talk-sports-for-a-living guy gets himself addicted to Crack? I feel for him, his family, and his job -- but at the same time I don't. He's got the best gig in the world and he is smoking rocks out of a pipe. Maybe the Vikings drove him to it? Who knows...either way it is a sad story and I pray to god they don't move any of those morning show idiots into his seat. Find a fresh voice. Please.
Is there anything currently on TV so compelling that it remains 'night-of-broadcast' appointment television?
-'The Office', even in an uneven year I wait patiently for Thursday night
-'Fringe', I like where its going even as it has been losing its way a bit
-'Mad Men', although in all fairness, the last two are still sitting in the DVR awaiting me
'Life on Mars', you got me...now keep me
-'30 Rock', come back already
-'24', come back soon, hope the movie is good in a few weeks...
-Lost', come back soon
SOCIAL COMMENTARY HAVING NOTHING TO DO WITH TV
I listen to a lot of sports radio. Mostly national, but on the local front I enjoy most of the hosts on KFAN AM-1130. My fave is Barriero on the drive home, I have recently learned how to listen to Dan Cole and find the humor, and Hartman is pretty solid mid-afternoon. The morning show gets about 0.0% of my listening time, leaving PA and Dubay. It's exactly what you want from a couple of homers, some hardcore positivity about all thing local no matter how bad things are getting. I prefer the negativity, which is why a little change of pace can't hurt. I have always enjoyed Paul Allen, I think he is a great broadcaster, a great sports mind, master of the morning montage, and the first voice I will turn to when we win another title in this state. He carries his show masterfully (as well as Viking broadcasts). His parter, Jeff Dubay, to me was always along for the ride, but provided that 'rube on the street' take to sports. He was me, us, everyman. And now he is an admitted, arrested, former (or current) crack-addict. Honestly, I didn't see that one coming. Did you? It just doesn't fit the profile. A 40 year old Plymouth-living-Gopher-hockey-jersey-wearing-talk-sports-for-a-living guy gets himself addicted to Crack? I feel for him, his family, and his job -- but at the same time I don't. He's got the best gig in the world and he is smoking rocks out of a pipe. Maybe the Vikings drove him to it? Who knows...either way it is a sad story and I pray to god they don't move any of those morning show idiots into his seat. Find a fresh voice. Please.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
'The Office' is good, but not 'real good'
Is that a fair way to say it? I am laughing, the episodes of brought out some classic moments, particularly involving Merideth's ingenious way of finding discounts, and Dwight's product testing methods, but the way this show works is simple:
-office shenannigans go on, Pam and Jim observe them on our behalf as they are in on the joke along with us. Well guess what's wrong with this formula right now?
Desperate Housewives
I am sorry, but the flash-forward five years thing was cute for an episode, now this show is just grating. It is painful to watch, and any scene involving the once lovely Terri Hatcher causes me to fast-forward without pause (no pun intended).
Brothers and Sisters
If Rebecca wasn't so damn hot I would forced to focus only on Calista Flockhart's awful botox and plot lines that eventually lead toward a Sally Field 'emmy-worthy tear speech'. Week after week after week after week after week...
-office shenannigans go on, Pam and Jim observe them on our behalf as they are in on the joke along with us. Well guess what's wrong with this formula right now?
Desperate Housewives
I am sorry, but the flash-forward five years thing was cute for an episode, now this show is just grating. It is painful to watch, and any scene involving the once lovely Terri Hatcher causes me to fast-forward without pause (no pun intended).
Brothers and Sisters
If Rebecca wasn't so damn hot I would forced to focus only on Calista Flockhart's awful botox and plot lines that eventually lead toward a Sally Field 'emmy-worthy tear speech'. Week after week after week after week after week...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Palin on SNL --> It still sucked
Don't mean to give too much away, because I think this weeks 'SNL Week-In-Review Podcast' says it all, but anywho -- it had some very, very well done moments, and then as usual it was bogged down by total crap. Tim Calhoun anyone?
I invite you to spend 12 minutes with this weeks podcast -- it's not going to change your life, but when else do you get to listen to me and Dave C. break down TV? And if you work with us, don't answer...because we know, you are sick of us. We get it.
...OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST
I invite you to spend 12 minutes with this weeks podcast -- it's not going to change your life, but when else do you get to listen to me and Dave C. break down TV? And if you work with us, don't answer...because we know, you are sick of us. We get it.
...OR DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST
Friday, October 17, 2008
SNL Sucked Tonight
Say it isn't so Joe....the plumber.
We get it, it's funny, for like a minute, not 10.
Weekend Update was so-so, I applauded a few jokes, and mostly looked on awkwardly wondering if Seth Myers was channeling his inner 1970's SNL cast member and was strung out on cocaine. Most likely he was just hopped up on Starbucks and wanting to end the show so he could get back to watching his beloved Red Sox. Which by the way...OH MY FRICKING GOD. I have seen a lot of things, and I know that in both Red Sox World Series wins they were down 3-1 during the ALCS, but a 7-0 comeback from the seventh inning on? Really? It was pretty neat to watch and I don't even like those fans anymore. They've won enough, someone elses turn please.
LIFE ON MARS
Watched the first two episodes tonight. Me likes. Very much. I bless this show with a long life, but maybe not more than two solid seasons. This mystery can only be intriguing through one season ending cliff hanger, then it needs to end. Memo to ABC, milk it, cherish it, make it end before it is too late.
The Office
I enjoyed this episode very much, I laughed a few times. But seriously, bring back Pam, the whole office chemistry is off right now.
We get it, it's funny, for like a minute, not 10.
Weekend Update was so-so, I applauded a few jokes, and mostly looked on awkwardly wondering if Seth Myers was channeling his inner 1970's SNL cast member and was strung out on cocaine. Most likely he was just hopped up on Starbucks and wanting to end the show so he could get back to watching his beloved Red Sox. Which by the way...OH MY FRICKING GOD. I have seen a lot of things, and I know that in both Red Sox World Series wins they were down 3-1 during the ALCS, but a 7-0 comeback from the seventh inning on? Really? It was pretty neat to watch and I don't even like those fans anymore. They've won enough, someone elses turn please.
LIFE ON MARS
Watched the first two episodes tonight. Me likes. Very much. I bless this show with a long life, but maybe not more than two solid seasons. This mystery can only be intriguing through one season ending cliff hanger, then it needs to end. Memo to ABC, milk it, cherish it, make it end before it is too late.
The Office
I enjoyed this episode very much, I laughed a few times. But seriously, bring back Pam, the whole office chemistry is off right now.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Debate Rider
I think the best part of the debate was when Obama jumped into the Ford Mustang and it shape-shifted into a police car in order for him to escape unnoticed.
Yes, that's me turning off the debate to watch Knight Rider. And why? I am addicted to spin doctors. I am addicted to Anderson Cooper and his 12 in-studio analysts and their laptops. Yes, 12! They were even one seat short last night and some dude had to stand on the end. I am addicted to Olbermann, Maddow, Gregory, and Matthews. I am even semi-interested in Hannity, Colmes, and VanSusteren (but only for the unintentional comedy). I am addicted to the quick-hit CBS undecided voters poll, and the CNN focus-group in Ohio, and the super partisan analysts on all the networks (other than CNN, which at least pretends to have non-affiliated commentary).
So I stopped watching and picked up Knight Rider -- it was brainless, dumb, and surprisingly entertaining. I then went back to the post-debate coverage at 9:30 and watched it like it was SportsCenter for the next three hours. By the end of it, I had basically seen the whole debate, and I was told what the 'American People' are thinking. And as I have said before, if you are watching a 'news' show talking about 'the American people', most likely you are not who they are talking about.
Yes, that's me turning off the debate to watch Knight Rider. And why? I am addicted to spin doctors. I am addicted to Anderson Cooper and his 12 in-studio analysts and their laptops. Yes, 12! They were even one seat short last night and some dude had to stand on the end. I am addicted to Olbermann, Maddow, Gregory, and Matthews. I am even semi-interested in Hannity, Colmes, and VanSusteren (but only for the unintentional comedy). I am addicted to the quick-hit CBS undecided voters poll, and the CNN focus-group in Ohio, and the super partisan analysts on all the networks (other than CNN, which at least pretends to have non-affiliated commentary).
So I stopped watching and picked up Knight Rider -- it was brainless, dumb, and surprisingly entertaining. I then went back to the post-debate coverage at 9:30 and watched it like it was SportsCenter for the next three hours. By the end of it, I had basically seen the whole debate, and I was told what the 'American People' are thinking. And as I have said before, if you are watching a 'news' show talking about 'the American people', most likely you are not who they are talking about.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, Monday
Three shows to review from last night...
1. WhoBob WhatPants: Yeah that's right, I watched it. The young child asked for it, and as a special treat, got to stay up and watch the live premiere of Spongebob loses his memory. OUTCOME: Wasn't very funny, they say 'idiot' too much, and young child wanted me to fast forward the commercials. In the end, we were all let down.
2. HIMYM: Now called 'Not-as-funny-as-it-used-to-be-HIMYM' is having a tough time this year getting focused I think. A lot of change is coming to our characters and I am not sure if the writers know how to make it work. The basic premise of Ted finding his wife is now hampering a show once really all about dating and being 25 with your friends in NYC. One thing remains constant though - Neil Patrick Harris is so frickin good. He is this show now. Barney Stinson will go down as one of the best TV characters in history. We will debate this another day.
If I could get Barney and Larry from Threes Company together for a night out, that might be tremendous TV fun. We could even go to the Beagle.
3. Gossip Girl: Good episode, chick fights always rate high with me. Some very illogical moments, but I have learned not to think too hard about this show. But I will say one thing...this show might proliferate teen sexuality, and materialism, and social hierarchyism, or eating disorderism, but it does one thing most teen shows do not: IT MAKES BEING SMART COOL. Yes, everyone on this show is going Ivy League and almost everyone studies their ass off to get there. So basically Gossip Girl teaches us to be mean, eat less, screw more....and oh, hit the books hard to be successful. I like the message!
1. WhoBob WhatPants: Yeah that's right, I watched it. The young child asked for it, and as a special treat, got to stay up and watch the live premiere of Spongebob loses his memory. OUTCOME: Wasn't very funny, they say 'idiot' too much, and young child wanted me to fast forward the commercials. In the end, we were all let down.
2. HIMYM: Now called 'Not-as-funny-as-it-used-to-be-HIMYM' is having a tough time this year getting focused I think. A lot of change is coming to our characters and I am not sure if the writers know how to make it work. The basic premise of Ted finding his wife is now hampering a show once really all about dating and being 25 with your friends in NYC. One thing remains constant though - Neil Patrick Harris is so frickin good. He is this show now. Barney Stinson will go down as one of the best TV characters in history. We will debate this another day.
If I could get Barney and Larry from Threes Company together for a night out, that might be tremendous TV fun. We could even go to the Beagle.
3. Gossip Girl: Good episode, chick fights always rate high with me. Some very illogical moments, but I have learned not to think too hard about this show. But I will say one thing...this show might proliferate teen sexuality, and materialism, and social hierarchyism, or eating disorderism, but it does one thing most teen shows do not: IT MAKES BEING SMART COOL. Yes, everyone on this show is going Ivy League and almost everyone studies their ass off to get there. So basically Gossip Girl teaches us to be mean, eat less, screw more....and oh, hit the books hard to be successful. I like the message!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Must See TV?
So we watched the premiere of 'Kath and Kim'. Is it a positive review to say that Selma Blair is kind of hot? I don't think this is breaking news, we all knew this about 10+ years ago when she filmed 'Cruel Intentions'. And I think if you have seen the movie then you are only thinking of one scene. And yeah, today that scene would get cut from an episode of a 7 PM show for being too boring -- but back then, in the good old days? Gold.
And really, that is all I have to say about Kath and Kim. Really.
Speaking of 'really'...SNL Thursday night was great. Slap some water on me, yes, it was great. The extended Weekend Update was very good, the 'Really' segment always gets me and this one was no expection -- I will miss Poehler a lot when she is gone. Spent Saturday night dining with a Kristin Wiig apologist, and he assures me she can carry this thing. She's not as versatile - I think it will be pretty obvious and glaring. Some of these dudes are going to have to step up, and yes I am talking to you Andy Samberg.
'Life on Mars' has not been watched by this guy yet, not a lot of TV time allotted to me this past weekend, what a waste I know. Most word-of-mouth reviews have been very positive, so I think we might have a winner here. This show was very successful in the UK, and it had a plan and an end date from the get go. The writers knew how long they had to tell a story, and they worked in into two short UK seasons. Here in America where the government does not pay for our TV, we don't get said luxury -- so the one thing that can really kill this show is success. If it keeps going, they will have to extend the story, and then folks...we get X-Files, Alias, and 'Lost' until they were able to do the unthinkable and land an end date.
QUESTION FOR YOU? Would you rather pay a tax to watch TV like in the UK, or do you prefer your advertising driven 'free' TV? The tax-for-TV model allows shows to make less episodes in an more movie-style formula. It seems to work pretty well for them. HBO attempts to model the short-runs, but like 'Curb', 'Entourage', and 'Sopranos' - they have no problem bleeding these shows dry.
And really, that is all I have to say about Kath and Kim. Really.
Speaking of 'really'...SNL Thursday night was great. Slap some water on me, yes, it was great. The extended Weekend Update was very good, the 'Really' segment always gets me and this one was no expection -- I will miss Poehler a lot when she is gone. Spent Saturday night dining with a Kristin Wiig apologist, and he assures me she can carry this thing. She's not as versatile - I think it will be pretty obvious and glaring. Some of these dudes are going to have to step up, and yes I am talking to you Andy Samberg.
'Life on Mars' has not been watched by this guy yet, not a lot of TV time allotted to me this past weekend, what a waste I know. Most word-of-mouth reviews have been very positive, so I think we might have a winner here. This show was very successful in the UK, and it had a plan and an end date from the get go. The writers knew how long they had to tell a story, and they worked in into two short UK seasons. Here in America where the government does not pay for our TV, we don't get said luxury -- so the one thing that can really kill this show is success. If it keeps going, they will have to extend the story, and then folks...we get X-Files, Alias, and 'Lost' until they were able to do the unthinkable and land an end date.
QUESTION FOR YOU? Would you rather pay a tax to watch TV like in the UK, or do you prefer your advertising driven 'free' TV? The tax-for-TV model allows shows to make less episodes in an more movie-style formula. It seems to work pretty well for them. HBO attempts to model the short-runs, but like 'Curb', 'Entourage', and 'Sopranos' - they have no problem bleeding these shows dry.
Friday, October 10, 2008
The Office: Rewind
Second episode this year that was very solid, very uncomfortable, and not all that laugh-out-loud funny. It totally had its moments though as it always does, and it never disappoints. I am loving Amy Ryan as the HR Manager, and her and Michael together is fantastic. Love the lobster choice at lunch.
I think this show is lacking in Pam Beasley time right now. Bring her back, and maybe a little more Ryan would be nice. The ethics immunity was top notch, and the way Dunder Mifflin corporate was just happy to have the supplier discount was unexpected and pretty funny. Yeah Office, glad to have you back.
-Didn't watch 'Kath and Kim' yet, heard it was awful
-Didn't watch 'SNL Thursday' yet, perhaps tonight...
-Didn't watch 'SouthPark' season premiere 145 yet, heard it was awful
-Didn't watch 'The Sarah Silverman Program' premiere yet, heard it wasn't funny
-Didn't watch 'Life on Mars' premiere yet, heard it was awesome
-Didn't watch 'Til Death' because its now the worst sitcom on television
-Didn't watch 'Knight Rider' yet, its not ranking very high on the must-see list
-Didn't watch 'Mad Men' from last week yet.
Did watch 'Dirty, Sexy, Money' week 2 and liked it very much. This show was fun to watch 10 hours in a row, but now that the novelty is gone, its just sort of benign. It is entertaining though -- looking forward to more Darling-Elder boardroom drama and less bedroom.
I think this show is lacking in Pam Beasley time right now. Bring her back, and maybe a little more Ryan would be nice. The ethics immunity was top notch, and the way Dunder Mifflin corporate was just happy to have the supplier discount was unexpected and pretty funny. Yeah Office, glad to have you back.
-Didn't watch 'Kath and Kim' yet, heard it was awful
-Didn't watch 'SNL Thursday' yet, perhaps tonight...
-Didn't watch 'SouthPark' season premiere 145 yet, heard it was awful
-Didn't watch 'The Sarah Silverman Program' premiere yet, heard it wasn't funny
-Didn't watch 'Life on Mars' premiere yet, heard it was awesome
-Didn't watch 'Til Death' because its now the worst sitcom on television
-Didn't watch 'Knight Rider' yet, its not ranking very high on the must-see list
-Didn't watch 'Mad Men' from last week yet.
Did watch 'Dirty, Sexy, Money' week 2 and liked it very much. This show was fun to watch 10 hours in a row, but now that the novelty is gone, its just sort of benign. It is entertaining though -- looking forward to more Darling-Elder boardroom drama and less bedroom.
SNL+Saturday Night Live + Sucks+ Awful + Bottomed Out
The podcast you have been clamoring for is back. Dave and I take a second stab at breaking down this past week's SNL with Anne Hathaway. It was a very good episode and I think they might actually be on a roll again the past couple of weeks. Of course when you have two good shows in 10 years its more of a blind squirrel situation than a positive pattern, but anywho...here we go.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Blogger Tease
If you come here often looking for some television wisdom, or programming guidance, or perhaps to just procrastinate for 3 minutes because looking at your 401K statement no longer holds the same excitement it once did, then I am sorry.
I am sorry that I never podcasted last weeks SNL. I really, really, really liked it. This was the one with the 'Sarah Palin-Kate Couric' interview that involved phoning a friend. I watched it through the news all the way to the end. It wasn't half bad and that is saying a lot. Then, out of nowhere, Anne Hathaway blew me away with a great performance...I will be podcasting this one tomorrow.
I am sorry that I didn't get to tell you how awesome 'Mad Men' has been the last two weeks and how sad I am its almost over again....season 3 should be green-lighted though, and even though Don Draper is a total douche this year, its all for a good cause -- how good is January Jones as Betty Draper? So good.
I am sorry that I didn't write to tell you that 'Knight Rider' might be the worst show on television in the last 20 years, and that is including Baywatch, Worst Week, Do Not Disturb, and VIP (Valerie Irons Protection) starring Pam Anderson. Worse than Little Bush, worse than Viva Laughlin, worse than pretty much everything the UPN network ever gave us....but I cannot stop watching. WHA? Call it 2 parts nostaliga (gets me everytime) and 189 parts Deanna Russo, who seriously has to be the best looking female on television. With apologies to Anne Hathaway on SNL, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, January Jones, Mariska Hargitay, the new girl on 90210 that weighs 80 pounds, iCarly (just kidding), Emily Procter, Vanessa Marcil, and anyone else I missed - this girl is smokin' hot. I think that is the professional and classly term for it -- yes, smokin' hot. Series Record please.
I am sorry that I haven't gotten you prepped for 'Life on Mars' yet. So consider yourself prepped. Thursday night, ABC, 9 central. THIS SHOW WILL ROCK AND HAS A SICK CAST. Just watch it, even if you don't like TV, or cop shows, or time travel, or mysteries, or 1973 -- just frickin watch it. That way, you'll understand my review on Friday. Series Record Please.
I am sorry that I didn't write last week to say that 'Gary Unmarried' starring Jay Mohr isn't half bad. It is the perfect compliment to Old Christine, which is still funny, and Jay Mohr isn't so bad...and I like his ex-wife Paula Marshall who used to be on....hang on.....looking it up....yep, just as I thought, she was the NYU student who wrote that Jerry Seinfeld was dating George Constanza. Ha.
I am sorry that I didn't get a chance to break down that Palin-Biden debate. Close your eyes and it sounds like someone is watching Fargo.
I am sorry that I didn't let you know that HIMYM continues to rock. Best burger in NYC? Ted hates New Jersey? Price Club? All good stuff.
It must be the High Holidays because I am apologizing a lot today. Well I am off to watch the post-debate talking heads to see what I should have been thinking had I watched them.
I am sorry that I never podcasted last weeks SNL. I really, really, really liked it. This was the one with the 'Sarah Palin-Kate Couric' interview that involved phoning a friend. I watched it through the news all the way to the end. It wasn't half bad and that is saying a lot. Then, out of nowhere, Anne Hathaway blew me away with a great performance...I will be podcasting this one tomorrow.
I am sorry that I didn't get to tell you how awesome 'Mad Men' has been the last two weeks and how sad I am its almost over again....season 3 should be green-lighted though, and even though Don Draper is a total douche this year, its all for a good cause -- how good is January Jones as Betty Draper? So good.
I am sorry that I didn't write to tell you that 'Knight Rider' might be the worst show on television in the last 20 years, and that is including Baywatch, Worst Week, Do Not Disturb, and VIP (Valerie Irons Protection) starring Pam Anderson. Worse than Little Bush, worse than Viva Laughlin, worse than pretty much everything the UPN network ever gave us....but I cannot stop watching. WHA? Call it 2 parts nostaliga (gets me everytime) and 189 parts Deanna Russo, who seriously has to be the best looking female on television. With apologies to Anne Hathaway on SNL, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, January Jones, Mariska Hargitay, the new girl on 90210 that weighs 80 pounds, iCarly (just kidding), Emily Procter, Vanessa Marcil, and anyone else I missed - this girl is smokin' hot. I think that is the professional and classly term for it -- yes, smokin' hot. Series Record please.
I am sorry that I haven't gotten you prepped for 'Life on Mars' yet. So consider yourself prepped. Thursday night, ABC, 9 central. THIS SHOW WILL ROCK AND HAS A SICK CAST. Just watch it, even if you don't like TV, or cop shows, or time travel, or mysteries, or 1973 -- just frickin watch it. That way, you'll understand my review on Friday. Series Record Please.
I am sorry that I didn't write last week to say that 'Gary Unmarried' starring Jay Mohr isn't half bad. It is the perfect compliment to Old Christine, which is still funny, and Jay Mohr isn't so bad...and I like his ex-wife Paula Marshall who used to be on....hang on.....looking it up....yep, just as I thought, she was the NYU student who wrote that Jerry Seinfeld was dating George Constanza. Ha.
I am sorry that I didn't get a chance to break down that Palin-Biden debate. Close your eyes and it sounds like someone is watching Fargo.
I am sorry that I didn't let you know that HIMYM continues to rock. Best burger in NYC? Ted hates New Jersey? Price Club? All good stuff.
It must be the High Holidays because I am apologizing a lot today. Well I am off to watch the post-debate talking heads to see what I should have been thinking had I watched them.
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