tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49620922170409645062024-03-12T15:29:21.975-07:00K's TVThe Ramblings of a TVaholicK's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-70945890341070922012009-09-17T21:57:00.000-07:002009-09-17T22:03:18.324-07:00It's All About the MusicWhat do "So You Think You Can Dance" and "The Vampire Diaries" have in common? "Gravity" Sara Bareilles. <br />SYTYCD stand out addiction dance this summer was set to this song and The Vampire Diaries second episode also used it. Linking these two shows puts the whole ending of the V.D. episode into a different perspective. My guess is that episode was shot before SYTYCD, but it is an interesting comparison. Is there an addiction to the love of Katherine, long since gone, that has Stephen stalking Elena attempting to win her affections? Is Elena also trying to fill a lost void with a love/attention addiction? Can either of them win if they are both addicted?K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-1181934372362040392009-08-26T17:56:00.000-07:002009-08-26T18:38:59.628-07:00Fall Season 09 Line-Up<span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >A friend asked me the other day what I was watching this Fall. I had not yet mapped out my viewing schedule. Actually, I have stopped watching on a schedule much since I now have FiOS with its excellent on demand services. I decided I should figure out my schedule so as not to miss my favs and the exciting new shows coming. Here is my Fall 2009 Line-Up:
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mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--></a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.fancast.com/tv/Glee/103049/1128600329/Pilot/videos"> Check it out at </a><a href="http://www.fancast.com/tv/Glee/103049/1128600329/Pilot/videos">Fancast.</a> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The returning show I am most excited for is very surprising to me. Based on one of the best season finale cliffhangers I have ever seen, Private Practice takes the honor this year.
<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.fancast.com/tv/Glee/103049/1128600329/Pilot/videos"><span style="text-decoration: none;">
<br /></span></a><a href="http://www.fancast.com/tv/Glee/103049/1128600329/Pilot/videos"><span style="text-decoration: none;">What are you most excited about?</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"></p>
<br />K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-71614897270125328852008-10-12T11:06:00.000-07:002008-10-12T11:37:20.054-07:00I can't keep upIt is Sunday once again and I find myself with too many shows and not enough time. Despite limiting my sleep schedule, I just can't fit in all the shows I want. I have 5 hours of backlogged shows on my DVR from just this week and those are the ones I can fit in the DVR schedule. There are still another 4 hours of shows that I would watch online if my schedule ever cleared up. Imagine where I would be if there weren't debates the last two weeks to put favorites into repeat mode or if I had movie channels.<br /><br />So, here is the breakdown before <span style="font-style: italic;">My Own Worst Enemy</span> and Crusoe premiere this week only adding to my dilemna. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Absolutely Can't Miss</span><br /> Of course, <span style="font-style: italic;">Grey's Anatomy</span>,<span style="font-style: italic;"> Mad Men</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Life, CSI Las Vegas</span> (Last week's premiere was the best episode ever )<span style="font-style: italic;">, Brothers and Sisters, Greek, How I Met Your Mother </span>(Sadly it is on as I DVR two other shows so I have to find an excuse to watch it upstairs (gulp) live. Good thing my hubby doesn't like to watch tv.) <span style="font-style: italic;">The Amazing Race</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Survivor.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New favs.</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">Fringe</span>. I am also really enjoying <span style="font-style: italic;">The Ex List</span>. I didn't expect to but it is perfect Friday night fodder. <span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sophomore Season Slump Eluded</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Dirty Sexy Money</span>, and <span style="font-style: italic;">Lipstick Jungle </span>have managed to evade the sophomore slump. I would agree with the critics who say <span style="font-style: italic;">DSM</span> has gotten better this season.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">On the fence</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">Pushing Daisies </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Chuck.</span> I loved the first seasons of both these shows, but haven't seen anything new. The plot on both is getting repetitive (not surprising considering the premise on each).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Still Trying to Fit in the Premiere</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">Life on Mars, Eleventh Hour</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Can't Find Time</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">ER </span>(Will have to wait until repeats because I will watch the final season, I will.)<span style="font-style: italic;">, Samantha Who, Privileged, Valentine, The Mentalist </span>(I'm trying, but it's Psych without the funny),<span style="font-style: italic;"> Kath and Kim, SNL Prime Time</span> (though I really want to).K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-68042759300178017682008-09-22T10:21:00.001-07:002008-09-22T11:09:03.610-07:00National What?!?!ABC is promoting its National Stay at Home, Sit Lazily on the Couch, Eat all the Snacks You Want, all as long as You Have the TV on and are Tuned to ABC Week.  Ok, that isn't the offical title, but I don't see how this week is any different than any other week for me since I seem to do all those things with or without premieres.  Hopefully, this week will provide more enjoyable viewing than June, July, August and for that matter with the strike most of last season.  <div><br /></div><div>What this week really means is that I need to start making choices.  My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DVR</span> can only handle two shows at a time.  I have to figure out what I am watching while it happens, recording to watch in the future, going to have to go online for, and most importantly what gets cut.  </div><div><br /></div><div>On the top of my cut list <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Do Not Disturb.</span> While I found myself laughing a few times during the two shows I watched, I feel no connection to any character on the show.  Nor do I have any desire to tune in again.  A successful 30-minute comedy needs both funny and attachment or it is gone. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">How I Met You Mother</span> has successful found that middle ground.  Both shows have a womanizing suited up male in the lead role, but Neil Patrick Harris has developed Barney <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Stinson</span> into a perfect blend of crass and vulnerable.  Whereas Jerry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">O'Connell's</span> Neil <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Danner</span> is still a flat one-dimensional character.  I think the biggest difference is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">HIMYM</span></span> is a relational comedy about friendships with a really great down to earth guy as the lead who is friends with Barney.  There must be a reason Ted would like Barney and that makes him intriguing.  They aren't exactly opposites, so what is it that makes them similar enough to be friends. Whereas <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DND</span></span> is a situational comedy with no one to even out Neil.  <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Colleagues</span> are not on the same level as friends.  Being paid to work with someone and choosing to be friends with someone place those relationships on different levels thus making the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">positives</span> of the people they interact with at different weights with the viewer.  Besides the workplace there are no obvious common threads.  This doesn't mean that it is impossible to make a 30-minute situational comedy work.  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">The Office</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">30-Rock</span> have both proven it is more than possible.  It just means that it is more work on the writers, directors, and actors to create a reason to connect which is easier in a relational comedy. </div><div><br /></div><div>I definitely find myself drawn to relational comedies.  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">NewsRadio </span>is the biggest exception to the rule for me.  </div><div><br /></div><div>So, that leads to my newest set of questions - What have been your favorite 30-minute comedies, were they situational or relational, why did you like them?</div><div><br /></div>K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-54441988058853278132008-09-15T06:01:00.000-07:002008-09-15T06:07:51.811-07:00SNL Funny Again, Sort ofOf course, it took a guest appearance from Tina Fey, but the opening of <span style="font-style: italic;">Saturday Night Live</span> was hilarious this past Saturday. Michael Phelps came on and not only was painfully not funny, but seemed to suck the funny from the whole show. These are the times I am especially grateful for online video. For those of you who missed it, or need a daily infusion of funny here you go:<br /><br /><object height="296" width="512"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/wyUOSXxioQGZEeIn9cTcyw"><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/wyUOSXxioQGZEeIn9cTcyw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="296" width="512"></embed></object>K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-42139602394008169362008-09-13T05:28:00.000-07:002008-09-13T05:56:30.361-07:00I Don't Watch for Reality<span style="font-style: italic;">Fringe</span> premiered this week. My DVR once again conspired against me, this time a little more cruelly. It decided to record only half of the 2 hour premiere. I found the rest through <a href="http://www.fancast.com">Fancast</a> that streamed through <a href="http://www.hulu.com/">Hulu</a>. Let me start by saying that I am highly impressed with the streaming through Hulu. It was seamless. I watched for an hour without any streaming issues. I have watched a fair amount of online shows and have never had it stream so well. <br /><br />Now, on to <span style="font-style: italic;">Fringe</span>. I loved it. I am chomping at the bit for the next installment. JJ Abrams created a $10 million movie of a premiere and it was amazing. It combined the excitement of <span style="font-style: italic;">Alias</span>, the sarcasm and relationship development of <span style="font-style: italic;">Felicity</span>, with a little <span style="font-style: italic;">Lost</span> back story and intrigue. I was reading <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4281769.html">a completely unrelated article on Popular Mechanics</a> (but one you should check out and digg all the same) this week that had a link to an <a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/research/4281948.html">article</a> exploring the validity of any of what happened on this show actually being able to occur. I clicked the link, started reading, and realized I didn't care. In fact, I hope none of what was depicted on the show can happen. <br /><br />What I realized was I don't tune into television for reality, not even the "Reality" shows I watch are reality. I sit on my sofa, turn on the television, and expect to escape. If I wanted reality I would watch the news, which I intentionally avoid. I don't tune into the History channel either. Television to me is a transport into world's that are not my own. I enjoy being a voyeur into other people's dysfunctional relationships, envisioning what the world might be some day, and choosing a competitor to cheer on for completely arbitrary reasons I couldn't judge others on in my own world.<span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><br />Why do you tune in?K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-60013654514465809582008-09-05T21:01:00.000-07:002008-09-05T21:33:11.448-07:00RedemptionWeek one of premiere month and all I have to say is the CW is bringing back some of the WB and redeeming itself in the process. After <span style="font-style: italic;">Gilmore Girls </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Veronica Mars </span>were canceled I didn't know if I could watch any "new" shows on the CW. Then <span style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span> came along last season and I realized one day a week I could tune in. <br /><br />Fast forward a year and this Monday not only did <span style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span> deliver a stellar opening to its sophomore season (minus the cougar storyline), but then <span style="font-style: italic;">One Tree Hill </span>started with not only a Coldplay led soundtrack, but also the right girl was at the airport (I am looking over the creepy Dan storyline that I will have to fast forward through).<br /><br />The "new" <span style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> premiered Tuesday and I was surprised to find myself spending the first two days of premiere month glued to the CW. Familiar faces and even more familiar names, enough extravagance to make me want to date again (but only hot guys with their own jets and don't kiss on the first date), and new characters and story lines that keep close enough to the original not to alienate those of us die hards who not only watched every episode the first time, second time, and third time, but still tune in to SOAPnet for more. Plus a little mystery.... whose child is that blonde curly mopped child Kelly introduced as her son?<br /><br />So, right not it looks like the CW is going to win 1/3rd of my viewing week. How did it happen? A departure from the reality shows and a return to hour long multi-generational dramadies. All three shows I watch have solid story lines for high schoolers and their parents. It seems that other networks have abandoned shows that will appeal to high school aged viewers and left that programming to the CW and MTV. Even Fox which made its name on the original <span style="font-style: italic;">90210</span> has left that aspect of broadcasting behind. When they got big enough, they rid themselves of what set them apart... and the WB and eventually the CW stepped in. Let's hope the CW doesn't outgrow its fans too.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-80188113899021910202008-08-31T22:27:00.000-07:002008-08-31T22:44:51.482-07:00My Father Was Right, But Don't Tell HimMy father insisted I check out <span style="font-style: italic;">Mad Men</span> as the second season started this summer. Now, I need to state for the record that I had every intention of watching it the first season, but in the midst of growing another human being I somehow missed the premiere and the next 5 shows before realizing I had indeed missed them. I set my DVR to record them as they marathoned, as cable tv loves to do, but somehow always missed the first one. I decided to skip season one all together and jump in feet first to season two, and.... my father was right. You won't catch me uttering those words often, and even less often putting them in print for the world and (gulp) my father to see, but here they are posted in cyberspace. My father was right.<br /><br />If you have yet to fall into the world of <span style="font-style: italic;">Mad Men</span> do yourself a favor and tune in. Even if you haven't caught the previous season and a half you can catch up. My husband claims there is more sex on <span style="font-style: italic;">Mad Men</span> than <span style="font-style: italic;">Swingtown</span>. Did that catch your attention? I have blogged many times before about consistency and <span style="font-style: italic;">Mad Men </span>goes well beyond the typical marks of consistency and takes you back in time without bringing you to th<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">e </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >cliché</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 50's </span></span>we are taught to revere. The only way this world would be more consistent would be to film in black and white, but it isn't needed. In fact, the color is used so well that it almost seems like it is intentionally NOT whitewashing by going back to the B/W we expect. <span style="font-style: italic;">Mad Men</span> is refreshing in its honesty and open approach to looking at a time most look back on with rose colored glasses. <br /><br />So, follow my father's advice and check it out. You might just feel urged to exclaim that my father was right too. Just please whisper it because I don't want his head to explode.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-49776412348622617062008-08-31T21:44:00.000-07:002008-08-31T22:21:54.086-07:00Welcome September<span style="font-weight: bold;">My ambitious fall schedule:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span><br /><table style="width: 556px; height: 278px;" bgcolor="#ccffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="15%">8:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">NBC<br /><br />The CW</td> <td width="70%"> <a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=chuck&view=listings">chuck </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=gossip_girl&view=listings">gossip girl</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">8:30 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=how_i_met_your_mother&view=listings">how i met your mother</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">9:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">NBC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=heroes&view=listings">heroes<br /></a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">The CW</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=one_tree_hill&view=listings">one tree hill</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">TNT</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=raising_the_bar&view=listings">raising the bar (10pm in Sept.)* / the closer</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">9:30 PM</td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=samantha_who&view=listings">samantha who?</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">10:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">MTV</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=hills&view=listings">the hills<br /></a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">NBC<br /><br /></td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=my_own_worst_enemy">my own worst enemy*</a><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=my_own_worst_enemy"><br /><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday</span><br /><table style="width: 558px; height: 166px;" bgcolor="#ccffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="15%">8:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">The CW<br /><br />FOX<br /></td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=90210&view=listings">90210*</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=house">house</a><br /></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">9:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">ABC FAMILY</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=greek&view=listings">greek</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">CBS<br /><br />FOX<br /></td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=mentalist&view=listings">the mentalist*</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=fringe">fringe*</a><br /></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">10:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=eli_stone&view=listings">eli stone</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday</span><table style="width: 558px; height: 168px;" bgcolor="#ccffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="15%">8:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">FOX</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=bones&view=listings">bones</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=pushing_daisies&view=listings">pushing daisies</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">9:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=private_practice&view=listings">private practice</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">BRAVO</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=project_runway&view=listings">project runway</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">10:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=dirty_sexy_money&view=listings">dirty sexy money</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">NBC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=lipstick_jungle&view=listings">lipstick jungle</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday</span><br /><table style="width: 559px; height: 168px;" bgcolor="#ccffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="15%">8:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=survivor&view=listings">survivor<br /></a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=ugly_betty&view=listings">ugly betty</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">8:30 PM</td> <td width="15%">NBC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=kath_and_kim&view=listings">kath & kim*</a><br /></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">9:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20080818cbs01&date=10/09/08">csi: crime scene investigation</a><br /></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=greys_anatomy&view=listings">grey's anatomy</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">10:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20080821cbs02&date=10/09/08">eleventh hour*</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday</span><br /><table style="width: 560px; height: 56px;" bgcolor="#ccffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="15%">9:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=ex_list&view=listings">the ex list*</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">10:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">NBC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=life&view=listings">life<br /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday - CATCH UP!!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday</span><br /><table style="width: 560px; height: 240px;" bgcolor="#ccffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="15%">8:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=amazing_race&view=listings">the amazing race</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">The CW</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=valentine&view=listings">valentine*</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">9:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">CBS</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=cold_case&view=listings">cold case<br /></a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=desperate_housewives&view=listings">desperate housewives</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%">10:00 PM</td> <td width="15%">ABC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=brothers_and_sisters&view=listings">brothers & sisters</a></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="15%"><br /></td> <td width="15%">AMC</td> <td width="70%"><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=mad_men&view=listings">mad men<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />* New ShowsK's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-57159473462066519842008-07-23T22:43:00.000-07:002008-07-23T22:48:35.349-07:00My DVR is boycotting Big BrotherI set my DVR to record <span style="font-style: italic;">Big Brother</span> before going on vacation so I didn't miss the first two episodes. I got home and they weren't there. I made sure I had really set it and then the next one didn't record. I set it to my number 2 preference and the 4th one didn't record. So, I have decided that my DVR is in protest. After last season it couldn't take another mind debilitating season. I did get it to record the next two and after watching a little bit I realized my DVR was doing me a service.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-26205265171885362182008-07-02T20:57:00.000-07:002008-07-03T21:07:40.338-07:00I Haven't Called, But I Can Still ComplainIn the previous seasons of <span style="font-style: italic;">So You Think You Can Dance</span> there has been a point where I finally am compelled to pick up the phone. I am getting very close to that point this season, but I have a problem. I DVR everything. I don't get to watch the show until the phone lines are open and often they are closing or closed as I complete the show and finally know who needs or deserves my vote. This is one of the few issues I have with the DVR age.<br /><br />After going on and on about Mia Michaels last night I decided I needed to also put in writing my enjoyment of Mandy Moore's choreography as well. Ever since the "Sweet Dreams" routine across the table last year I have been hooked on her dances. This week's "Alone" shirt dance was sensational and it is a shame that it may get lost being packed between the slices of Mia Michael 15-grain bread.<br /><br />I am going to go on record saying my favorite couple is Katie and Joshua. I don't know that they will win, I actually see Will as the overall winner, but I think they are a great pair and thoroughly enjoy watching them week after week.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-84185801032839460632008-07-02T20:20:00.000-07:002008-07-02T20:39:07.318-07:00If You Can't Move Be Moved<span style="font-style: italic;">So You Think You Can Dance</span> is narrowing down which means two dances per couple each week. At the beginning of the show there were three dances in a row that made me wonder why I enjoy this show so much, two more performances made me take notice and then a Mia Michaels' routine that had me in tears it was so good. While I enjoyed the second half much more, I didn't think the show could get any better and then along came another Mia Michaels' routine. <br /><br />Last week's group routine left me wondering if she had been channeling Tyse DiOrio since she seemed to have choreographed many of his signature African jazz styled moves. Her fingerprints (or made footprints is more appropriate) were all over tonight's show. Looking back at the 4 seasons of SYTYCD her routines are consistently the memorable and breathtaking. <br /><br />So here is my shout out to Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe - THANK YOU for bringing Mia's choreography to all us couch potatoes who wish they could shake it. The art she creates stretches far beyond the Emmy she won. To Mia thank you for not compromising your art despite the fact that some of the dancers can't dance your choreography and as Nigel says many who watch don't get it, because there are those of us who get it, appreciate it, and watch just to see what you will create for us next time.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-51688497279867402102008-06-12T11:32:00.000-07:002008-06-12T12:22:25.382-07:00SYTYCD is BACK here are my ramblingsThe <span style="font-style: italic;">So You Think You Can Dance</span> top 20 premiered last night and my summer is made. Last week I was driving along flippin' through the stations and heard Estelle's "American Boy" for the first time and thought that is going to be on this season... low and behold, first song up "American Boy". While it might not have been "funk"enough for Dan, it showed personality and humor. <br />My daughter claims Suzi is her fav, I really don't see her going to the end, but time will tell. I like the new format introducing partners much more than watching them pick from the hat. You know they put on fake excitement when they pick since the cameras are on but really think, "Smile. Crap, am I really stuck again with this popper doing ballroom? Smile, maybe jump into his arms. I'm going home. Smile, jump up and down, smile."K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-73325289099790057272008-06-12T10:48:00.000-07:002008-06-12T10:50:47.133-07:00Smart TV<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">So I turned on the tv today and Tom had obviously been watching since ESPN came on, but also a little box came up saying press the red button on your remote for interactive features. Of course I pushed it. It brought up a special menu just for the US Open. Options- Top 5 Leaders, Leaderboard, US Open Mix, US Open Trivia, Past Champions and Tune to ESPN. While I am not a sports or golf nut, I am a tv nut and thrilled at my new DirecTV options. <br /><br />My new hobby? Pressing the red button on every tv show to see if anything comes up.<br /></span></div> <div> </div>K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-74999515275026797012008-05-12T21:09:00.000-07:002008-05-12T21:27:00.809-07:00Best Thing to Happen to TVThis is going to sound awful, but the writers' strike may have just been the best thing to happen to tv in a long time. Now, taking two months off and sitting in rerun/game show hell may have just made me all the more appreciative of the writing on a real series, but I don't think that is it. While I don't believe a pen (or pencil) actually was pressed to the paper, or a finger to the keyboard, during the writers' strike, I also don't believe the writers stop the most important part of the creative process from happening... their imagination did not go on strike. I am going to go out on a limb and say it was actually heightened by the strike because they had such a limited time to come back and prove themselves before finales. <br /><br />I have seen some of the best individual episodes and best storyline arcs in years come out in the last 2 months since the writers have been back at work. I am truly enjoying tv again. Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but improvement helps as well. <br /><br />This evening's <span style="font-style: italic;">House</span> was engaging, imaginative, and suspenseful. I can't wait to see next week's episode. I have felt that way several times in the last week as I watched episode after episode of beloved shows which have redeemed themselves and proven why the writers deserve all and more that they held out for.<br /><br />This season has also proven to be the season of the women. From <span style="font-style: italic;">Survivor</span>'s female alliance to <span style="font-style: italic;">Women's Murder Club</span> and the two shows with exactly the same premise <span style="font-style: italic;">Cashmere Mafia</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Lipstick Jungle</span> women have taken over the airwaves. This year is all about Girl Power and I am loving it. While I don't enjoy all the women's shows that have come out, I completely embrace the idea of them. The best of the shows are the ones that don't use sex to push the women to the top, hence why I prefer <span style="font-style: italic;">WMC</span> to <span style="font-style: italic;">CM</span> or <span style="font-style: italic;">LJ</span>. <br /><br />So what are your thoughts post strike. What have you seen improvement in and what needs to be shown the editing room floor before next season?K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-4304081758418721242008-03-27T18:15:00.000-07:002008-03-27T18:46:00.262-07:00A Small Glimpse of LightI need to apologize to March after my last post. It isn't March's fault it got the raw end of the deal between being typical rerun time stuck in between sweeps and the tv being off during Spring Break (except for those parents unable to head out on vacation trying desperately to entertain their kids of course) and the writer's strike leaving no episodes to be watched. There were a few glimpses of light this month.<br /><br />First of all, the series premiere of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Guided</span> proved to be a refreshing new comedy. A talented cast and perfect timing makes this a don't miss for me. Judy Greer has been stealing scenes as the supportive best friend for too long, she needed to step into the limelight and it is reflecting out light through the darkness of March. Ashton Kucher's appearance in the second episode didn't hurt much either.<br /><br />The second ray of light in the darkness has been the return of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Greek</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Greek</span> is possibly the only reason (outside of getting my <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gilmore Girls</span> rerun fix) to tune into ABC Family. At least they have had the good sense to order up another season. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Greek</span> allows us the guilty pleasure of reliving college without the tests and hangovers.<br /><br />While I am still anxious for April to arrive, I feel better making peace with March.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-1583598125591475402008-03-25T20:57:00.000-07:002008-03-25T21:21:07.305-07:00Is April Here Yet?March premieres have been a bit disappointing. I was so excited and <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Return of Jezebel James</span> because I am a huge fan of creator Amy Sherman-Palladino (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gilmore Girls</span>) and actors Parker Posey (Indy Comic Queen), Lauren Ambrose (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Six Feet Under) </span>and Scott Cohen (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gilmore Girls</span>). It was a colossal disappoinment. Parker was so over the top, which is usually why I love her, but she failed to create an actual personality for her character. Obviously Fox agreed since they pulled the plug earlier today.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bachelor</span> has become the worst representation of America since George Bush. For some reason the women on this season believe they are actually trying to impress the Brit. Piers Morgan from <span style="font-weight: bold;">America's Got Talent</span> not Matt Grant. Every other season there has been at least one girl accused of being on the show to further her career. This season the question is who isn't on the show to further her career? From tearing open a beer can with her teeth to not one, not two, not three, not four, but five "musical" performances in the first two episodes makes me think these "ladies" have accidentally shown up on the wrong show set. The saddest part of the musical performances is that the girl who claims to be a "professional singer/songwriter" was possibly the worst of all the performances. <br /><br />The other thing that baffles me about this show is why there is always a girl who claims she doesn't understand how she got there and why she is there since normally she is the one receiving the roses, hundreds of them according to this seasons Shayne. If you have stooped to furthering your career in competition with 20+ other women for one guy who statistically has less chance of ending up with you (even if you are chosen in the end) than your getting hit by a car walking down the street then you have more to concern yourself with then the fact that you used to be the one getting "hundreds" of roses.<br /><br />I can't wait for the return of the real shows.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-72891963914052703262008-02-25T17:42:00.000-08:002008-02-25T18:03:34.415-08:00Soulmates? More like......<span style="font-style:italic;">Big Brother: 'Til Death Do Us Par</span>t seems to have gone from setting up possible life partners to setting up multi-partner make-out sessions. Sunday's broadcast was only the beginning as James and Chelsia had their first make-out session. Since then partner swapping and swapping spit has become the norm. Check out this live feed spoiler for more info: <a href="http://www.bigbrotherupdates.com/article3493.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Big Brother Updates</span></a>. Between this, the lesbian lie, and the confrontations I am wondering if anyone is actually here to play the game. Based solely on what the editors want us to see, passing on the opportunity to bathe with Natalie, I would say Matt is the only one there to play. However the feeds are showing more. Maybe Natalie "he's just not that into you."<br /><br />Now that Jacob is gone it seems the women are the downfall of these couples. Jen ran her mouth and was part of the first couple evicted. Amanda spread rumors throughout the house and put Alex in the position of possibly being the second couple evicted. Allison and Sheila's brilliant idea of putting out a false story of their relationship outside the house has put doubt into the minds of the two couples they told. Why are there no female game players in this house, even Allison the gamblng addict has NO strategy or sense.<br /><br />As a fan I want to put in print that I would prefer less attractive people who want to play the game. Candy thongs are not what I tune in for.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-8815796317113629902008-02-12T18:10:00.000-08:002008-02-12T20:27:51.024-08:00Cabin Fever Big Brother Style<span style="font-style: italic;">Big Brother</span> is back with an outdoors make-over. I am not sure what about logs on the wall screams "soul mate", but that is the other theme for the season. At least there are some love quotes scattered around to set the mood since sleeping in a boat probably won't.<br /><br />Here is a little background on the cast of characters this season:<br /><ul><li>Sharon and Jacob- (exes, he cheated after 12 years "on and off" together - doesn't that mean they started dating at like 11?)</li><li>Matt and Natalie (Boston roofer and bikini barista)</li><li>Alex and Amanda (dj and paralegal)</li><li>James and Chelsia (bicycling around world college student)</li><li>Parker and Jen (paparazzo and Ryan's gf) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*marked with a target since won 1st comp. and showed off their greed</span></li><li>Joshuah and Neil (token gay couple- Texan and real estate agent)</li><li>Ryan and Allison(Jen's bf and gambling addict)</li><li>Adam and Sheila (public relations and cougar)</li></ul>Another twist, they aren't partners but Jen and Ryan are the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith (previously attempted by Jase and what's her name again?). As the only actual couple outside the house, they came in with a game plan. It will be interesting to see if they can pull off their alliance paired with other people. Jen seemed to think this would hinder her gameplay, but I see it as a huge advantage.<br /><br />When<span style="font-style: italic;"> Big Brother</span> brother setup these pairs of "soul mates"it seems they intentionally screwed over a few couples. Adam (no where near as attractive as the rest of the crew) got set up with Sheila (older than the rest of the group) and they have zero physical chemistry. However, I think Sheila is taking the lack of attraction for her teammate much too seriously. She is there to play a game not to find a life partner isn't she? So why tears after being set-up with a guy who "is not my type"? Often the people who find "love" on <span style="font-style: italic;">Big Brother</span> are targets for quick elimination. I would see it as an advantage not to be attracted to my partner, however that doesn't mean I want to share my bed with a non-sexy smoker either when there are so many other options available. <br /><br />The couple at a real disadvantage is Sharon and Jacob. It will take a lot for her to overcome her hatred for Jacob and will take her completely out of gameplay(i.e. Dustin and Joe). Jacob will be working so hard to win her back (did he really have to try to go in for the kiss during the challenge?) that he won't be playing the game.<br /><br />What these couples need to remember is the rules of reality show game play. They signed up for a competitive show to win money not to find a hook-up.<br /><br />Before I end today I need to say a big<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" > HURRAY</span> for the end of the writers strike. May my tv be reality free (with the exception of </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Big Brother</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Survivor</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, and all Bravo and Food network shows) again.</span><br /></span></span></span>K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-43191184570517100902008-02-08T21:18:00.000-08:002008-02-08T22:01:03.544-08:00Finally Something to Write About...Hopefully the writers will be again too. http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-strikeendgame0208,0,1810839.story<br /><br />Not only do we have the good news that negotiations may actually amount to something, but we have also had the arrival of a decent new show. <br /><br />For those of you who have missed the first two episodes of <span style="font-style: italic;">Eli Stone</span>, you need to catch up on <a href="http://dynamic.abc.go.com/streaming/landing?lid=ABCCOMGlobalMenu&lpos=FEP">ABC's online episodes</a>. It has all the whimsy of<span style="font-style: italic;"> Ally McBeal</span> while hitting some serious topics that are relevant and yet have not been brought into the public eye enough (i.e. Autism being linked to preservatives in immunizations.) Now, if only there was a dancing baby.<br /><br />Speaking of babies, my absence from the blog has only partially been linked to the lack of actual programming to write about. I have also had my own dancing baby join my line-up. My hospital stay brought about my worst television experience ever. <br /><br />I ended up in a shared room in the mommy-baby ward. The family sharing the room felt the need to have their television on all 48 hours they were in the hospital. I had no idea there were people who actually watched the preachers that are on at 3am and <span style="font-style: italic;">Jerry Springer</span> in the same 24 hour span. My daughter's first exposure to television was listening to paternity results on <span style="font-style: italic;">Maury Povich</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Family Guy</span> cultural reference slams, and infomercials. There are actually people who watch 10-15 hours of CW programming in a day. I came home from complete sensory overload from listening to the worst that television has to offer for 48 hours straight to find that my DVR had lost all power and had to be replaced. I went from a 48 hour relay of tv to a 48 hour purge of tv. I have since recovered and am able to watch and listen to tv without any recurring tremors. <br /><br />With the possible return of beloved shows I am wondering what you are most excited to see return to the small screen.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-66622809711434028522007-11-24T19:58:00.000-08:002007-11-24T20:23:03.245-08:00Coming to an endAs many of my favorite shows have been creeping to the end of their script run I have had a hard time getting the words out myself. I can't believe the unions are not even in discussions right now. Many of the networks are putting their actors on "suspension" so they can cut their pay during the down time, but not lose them all together. However, that, in most cases, only lasts 6 weeks. Hopefully, the pinch will hit the networks by the holidays and post-Christmas they will be willing to go back to the table. There are a lot of out-of-work tv and film workers who could use a Christmas gift like that. <br /><br />I did read an upside to the strike. Many start-ups that were given full seasons before the strike will end up having to come back in the fall due to the number of episodes that have been contracted and the possibility that no new shows will be premiering since they aren't being written right now. Speculation is that January '09 will be where we see many premieres next year since the time line is out of flux. So, mediocre ratings shows (don't confuse that with the shows themselves being mediocre) may get a chance to redeem themselves that they wouldn't have had without the strike. Two shows that are being given as examples of this are: <span style="font-style: italic;">Dirty Sexy Money</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Carpoolers</span>, both on my list of best new shows this season.<br /><br />History has been made this week with the signing of the first internet show to a major network. <span style="font-style: italic;">Quarterlife</span>, created by the same guys (Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick) who brought us <span style="font-style: italic;">thirtysomething</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">My So-Called Life</span>, was picked up by NBC this week. They were able to write through the strike since they were writing for the internet, but no new shows can be added now until the strike is ended. This could also cause a backlash within the writing community since other writers could cheat by writing for internet in hopes of being signed as well. <br /><br />I have not yet gone to the internet to find my couch companion, but may be forced to soon. For those of you who are regular internet viewers, what should I be watching? For those of you who aren't, what will it take for you to search out a new series on youtube? For all, at what point in this strike will you be forced to turn off the tv and what will you do with your time when you do?K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-87682072799882336932007-10-30T11:16:00.000-07:002007-10-30T11:39:38.796-07:00Please, No More Reality TVThis week is a hard one for serious tv watchers because we also need to focus on the news headlines. Thursday morning could bring about a Writer's Guild of America strike which would almost definitely lead to reruns and more reality tv shows. This would be the first strike in 20 years and would hit not just the viewership hard, but also the economy of California and the United States. Yup, that's right what you watch and how much you watch it means more money for America.<br /><br />A writers' strike shuts down production quickly. Though networks have been hording new shows expecting this strike to happen, and we will see some returns of shows from last season that have been saved up for "good" filler, we will also see A LOT of reruns and some really really bad reality tv concepts, like <span style="font-style: italic;">Farmer Wants a Wife</span> which the CW began development on last May. Aren't there already enough bad dating shows on the television. Does anyone really want to see a bunch of city girls so desperate to find a mate they sign up for a CW reality show where they are put on a farm doing chores in heels? I can already picture the first few episodes and I don't really want to see anyone covered in manure when I turn on my television for a night of relaxation. And seriously, how old is the try to milk a cow for the first time joke?<br /><br />So this is it, this is your last chance to contact the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and let them know a strike will lead to a tv shut-off. Leave a comment on their website http://amptp.org/contactus.html or call them at 818.995.3600. Let them know that the writers are the reason your turn on your set and they deserve a fair compensation package.<br /><br />Here is a copy of my message to the AMPTP:<br />"Message re: Give the writers what they deserve<br /><br />I am a huge television watcher. So much so that I started my own blog http://katiestv.blogspot.com. I watch approximately 24 hours of scheduled, scripted, television every week. Please work with the WGA to find a good compromise. You are letting down your viewers by not giving the writers a fair compensation package. If reruns and reality television are what come on due to a strike you could prevent, I am turning off my tv and I am urging my readers to do the same."K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-46768199278217861362007-10-25T15:48:00.000-07:002007-10-25T16:16:17.227-07:00Comedy Without the FunnyToday Fox announced they were picking up a full season of <span style="font-style: italic;">Back to You</span>. CBS has already picked up <span style="font-style: italic;">Big Bang Theory</span>. How is it that some of the least funny comedy on TV is being picked up so early on?<br /><br />I urge you to try out two other new half hour comedies instead of tuning into <span style="font-style: italic;">Back to You</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Big Bang Theory </span>(not that you were tuning into those in the first place)<span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><br /><br />1. <span style="font-style: italic;">Carpoolers</span>- ABC Tuesday 8:30-9:00pm- Four men, all at different stages of domesticity, carpool together which leads to conversations that get played out in the home. Unlike <span style="font-style: italic;">Back to You </span>this comedy is able to cross multiple age ranges and connect with male and female viewers with great comedic lines and timing. The numbers haven't been helped by a less than mediocre lead in with <span style="font-style: italic;">Cavemen</span> (I couldn't get through the whole first episode). However, this is a laugh out loud comedy that should be invested in for at least a half hour of mindless entertainment.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-style: italic;">Aliens in America</span>- CW Monday 8:30-9:00pm with replays Sundays 7:30-8:00pm- This may be the new generation of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Wonder Years</span>. Awkward teen boy deals with having a hot younger sister and a Pakistani foreign exchange student to further solidify his low man on the totem pole place in his Wisconsin high school. Think <span style="font-style: italic;">The Wonder Years</span> connection is a bit of a stretch? just compare the ongoing issues of the Vietnam War of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Wonder Years</span> with the War on Terror of <span style="font-style: italic;">Aliens in America</span> and I think you will start getting my point. <span style="font-style: italic;">Aliens in America</span> is a surprising (and definitely welcome) output from a network that seemed to be shedding all connection with functioning family shows.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-32372850453853265262007-10-13T08:01:00.001-07:002007-10-20T09:41:23.629-07:00What I Am WatchingAs Premiere Season comes to a close I decided it was time to go through my weekly line-up.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">8:00-8:30pm </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">How I Met Your Mother</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>CBS<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- Still far and away the best comedy on tv.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:00-9:00pm </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Chuck</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>NBC - As much as I have enjoyed the first few episodes, I think I am going to get tired of this. It may not make it beyond a season.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Heroes</span> NBC - I have picked this up this season after trying it out when it premiered last year and being bored by the slow movement of the plot. The pace is quicker now and I can't wait for Kristen Bell to finally appear.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:30-10:00pm </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Samantha Who</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>ABC- Premiere wasn't too bad.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">The Bachelor</span></span> ABC<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Journeyman</span> NBC- Yes, I am still <span style="font-weight: bold;">trying</span> to like this show.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday- </span><br />This is my let down day of the week. Since the CW cut <span style="font-style: italic;">Gilmore Girls </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Veronica Mars</span> last year there is nothing great to fill the void, just some average (that may be pushing it) shows that are fairly forgettable. However, this last week I stumbled onto <span style="font-style: italic;">Carpoolers</span> and I may have to change that statement (for at least half an hour) if the show continues to be as funny as last week's was.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:30-9:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Carpoolers</span></span> ABC<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00 - 10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">House</span> </span>Fox<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday</span><br />Wednesday fills the void left by Tuesday with two of the best new shows.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:00-9:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Pushing Daisies</span></span> ABC<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- Without a doubt the runaway winner of this year's premieres. If you haven't read my post on consistency yet, I hold by all statements made as I watched the second show. I was also thrilled to see the writers/ director are making full use of the talent they have in Kristin Chenowith. If <span style="font-style: italic;">Private Practice</span> catches on to the talents of Audra McDonald this might just become "Broadway Wednesday".<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm<span style="font-style: italic;"> Private Practice</span></span> ABC - I am still a bit disappointed in this show. I am hoping Dr. Pete's development pushes the show along. Addison is portrayed too often with juvenile inclinations towards social behavior and control of emotion. She is a beautiful, accomplished, intelligent woman who has to keep telling people this because her actions and words make her seem less than she is. Why can't she have those qualities and be portrayed as a strong woman?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>CW - I have realized that part of the reason this show appeals to me is my favorite movie of all time is Pretty in Pink. This show is all about the haves and have nots of high school. What it is lacking is a good male cross-over character from haves to have-nots and the fact that Chuck Bass does not hold a finger to the James Spader Steff. I found myself fast forwarding past the "Party of Indulgence" this past week because I didn't want to watch Chuck buying women in the absence of being at all appealing to any unpaid member of the female population. The real find in this show is Penn Badgley who perfectly plays the have not Dan trying to impress a have girl without crossing into a world that he doesn't agree with.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Bionic Woman</span> </span>NBC - OK, I cheated. I don't actually watch the NBC telecast of Bionic Woman. I hop over to SciFi and DVR it when it shows there so I can get all three shows in for this time slot. Since Bionic Woman is my least favorite of the three, this works out perfectly. The dialogue is sophomoric and even the fight scenes are getting to be so too. Yes, there needs to be a learning curve to Jaime's abilities, but she also has enough strength to be able to pummel whomever comes after her that doesn't have bionic abilities, right?!?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 - 11:00pm<span style="font-style: italic;"> Life </span></span>NBC - A refreshing take on a man done wrong. I would tune in just to see the fruit of the week.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Dirty Sexy Money</span> </span>ABC<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday</span><br />My must watch night of the week<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:00-9:00pm<span style="font-style: italic;"> Ugly Betty</span> </span>ABC<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:00-9:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Survivor: China </span></span>CBS<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Grey's Anatomy</span> </span>ABC<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm<span style="font-style: italic;"> CSI</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>CBS<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Without a Trace</span></span> CBS<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Women's Murder Club</span></span> ABC Nowhere near as dark as the promos led me to believe. I enjoy seeing an empowering woman show.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Men in Trees</span></span> ABC<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday</span><br />Catch-up time. There is never anything good on Saturdays<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:00-9:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Viva Laughlin</span></span> CBS The premiere was interesting enough to give this one a shot for a few weeks. I hope that future shows will have the cast members singing the songs without the original vocals at the same time.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Desperate Housewives</span></span> ABC This show is finally making its way back.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9:00-10:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Cold Case </span></span>CBS<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Brothers & Sisters</span></span> ABC<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00-11:00pm <span style="font-style: italic;">Shark</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>CBSK's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962092217040964506.post-3610126052379187662007-10-04T21:22:00.002-07:002007-10-04T22:00:07.573-07:00The Importance of ConsistencyIt isn't enough to have a great idea or a new take on an old idea to make a good show. Coming up with a tone, establishing the tone, and following it through from casting to script to even wardrobe is essential. To demonstrate my point I have two new series that tried to take on an old idea with a new tone- one didn't have consistency and one did.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Moonlight</span>- new take on an old idea, have a vampire run a p.i. business, or at least solve mysteries whether or not he is getting paid. The premise isn't all that different from <span style="font-style: italic;">Angel</span>, however the cast doesn't have a hit like <span style="font-style: italic;">Buffy </span>to spin from. The main difference in this new take is the tone is a bit film noir. The narration starts, and if it were shot in b/w it would have all the underpinnings of a <u>Maltese Falcon </u>television show. That's the first flaw, if it is film noir- or let's say tv noir not to discredit the great film noir genre, the tone set by the narration needs to carry through to each of the characters, the clothing, and especially the cinematography. Casting I can't complain about too much with the lead male and lead female- Alex O'Loughlin has a perfect tv noir narration voice and Sophia Miles could easily be cast into a tv noir based on her hair alone. However, the cinematography and script killed the tone. Why not at least shoot some of the scenes in b/w (besides flashbacks) and then transition into color to continue the tone, yet connect with a 21st century viewer? If a tv noir tone is what the aim is, then follow through to the hilt, otherwise ditch the tone and make another cliche vampire show. Lack of consistency will keep me from becoming a regular viewer.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pushing Daisies</span>- falls at the opposite end of the consistency spectrum. Another new take on an old story- a person can bring people back to life with an amazing gift. Where this show takes off from the old story is completely in the telling of the story. The show is like walking into a fairytale, possibly even a skewed <u>Pleasantville</u>. This show would not work if even one component was not inline with this surreal, off-kilter, fairytale tone. The setting, casting, script, wardrobe, narration, cinematography, every nuance of this show were perfectly aligned in the pilot episode. As long as the show is able to maintain this consistency this will definitely be a must-watch for me. In a time where many shows are trying to pull us into the real world through the horrific crimes and greed of humanity, <span style="font-style: italic;">Pushing Daisies</span> seems to offer an entrance into a different time and place. The odd part is that horrific crimes and greed of humanity both played a role in the pilot. It just didn't seem as awful when it wasn't part of a real world and there was a delicious looking pie in the background.K's TVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456195679269704093noreply@blogger.com0