We Interrupt Programming for the Holidays

Sorry there haven’t been many updates on GMMR this week. With the holidays I haven’t been watching much TV and haven’t really been around a computer much (yes, the shakes from the withdrawal have set in). I’m off later tonight to celebrate Christmas part deux, this time down in Connecticut (with a stop off at Foxwoods tonight…wish me luck).

Anyway, just wanted to apologize for the lack of TV news. Things will be back on track soon enough and we’ll be talking about all the new shows and new episodes coming to TV in the new year, and there’s actually a lot to talk about…I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. And at the beginning of January I’m heading back to L.A. to get the scoop on a bunch of new shows straight from the stars themselves. So all good things in the coming weeks.

Six Degrees of TV Game…
In the meantime I thought we could play a little Six Degrees of TV. We’ve played this before so I think you know how it goes, but if not, here’s how we play.

I’m going to name 2 actors/actresses, and YOU have to connect the two using 6 movies/tv shows or less.

Rules:

• Since this is a TV blog I’ll allow you to use TV shows as connectors. BUT…you can only use a TV show if the actor/actress was a series regular. If they showed up as a guest star on Law & Order or had a 3 episode arc on JAG it doesn’t count.
• Both actors must be alive
• Let’s not make them too hard or it will be a bit too hard.

Here’s an example of how this works:Michael Vartan (Alias) to Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy)

Michael Vartan was on ALIAS with JENNIFER GARNER
Jennifer Garner was in 13 GOING ON 30 with MARK RUFFALO
Mark Ruffalo was in JUST LIKE HEAVEN with REESE WITHERSPOON
Reese Witherspoon was in SWEET HOME ALABAMA with PATRICK DEMPSEY

Once you’ve made your 6 degrees connection share it with everyone in the comments and then you get to choose the next actor pairing for others to try to figure out. Got it? And let’s not make them too hard or no one will want to play.

First up: Katherine Heigl (Grey’s Anatomy) to Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights)

TV and Holiday Catch Up

For those of you who celebrate, I hope you had a nice Christmas. For those of you who don’t, I hope you enjoyed a nice day off from work or school. I had a nice time with my family and can’t wait to use my brand new GPS system.  What did you do for the holidays?  Get any good presents from Santa?  Tell us about ‘em in the comments below.

So let’s talk TV. Even without the WGA strike, this week is always kind of a bust when it comes to TV. But there are some reruns of my favorite shows, and if you only watch a few select shows, maybe now is the time to check out some newbies you haven’t seen yet. For me, it’s all about BUFFY.  I’ve just finished S1 and hoping that maybe Ducky will let me borrow subsequent season (pretty please)  But what about live network TV tonight? Want a few suggestions?

No DVR for me tonight, so that means only one show at a time - the horror!! What will YOU be watching?!

Pushing Daisies | 8pm on ABC
“Dummy”
Ned suspects foul play when an automotive expert dies in a mysterious traffic accident. Meanwhile, Chuck presses Ned about how he revived her.

Gossip Girl | 9pm on The CW
“Poison Ivy”
Dan and Nate compete for an usher position when Ivy League representatives visit their school. Meanwhile, Blair learns a secret about Serena; Jenny and Eric get acquainted; and Rufus asks Lily for a favor.

Dirty Sexy Money | 10pm on ABC
“The Lions”
Nick begins his quest to find his father’s killer; Juliet balks at a family-photo event with real lions; Tripp pressures Patrick to throw his hat into the senatorial ring; Jeremy’s latest fling is likely to incur his twin’s wrath.

Happy Holidays from GMMR

The Office Reacts: The Jim and Pam Saga

THE OFFICE fan, Bodaciousducks, created perhaps one of the best OFFICE fan vids I have seen in some time. Simply dawesome.

Thanks to Tanster at OfficeTally.com for posting the link. And a special congrats to OfficeTally.com for being named one of EW.com ‘essential fansites‘ - a well deserved honor!!

Ed Helms and McLovin Want You to Vote

Ok…will do.

David Gregory Gets His Groove On

NBC’s White House Correspondent and sometime TODAY SHOW co-host, David Gregory, showed everyone that white men can dance (just not well) when he got his groove on during Mary J. Blige’s TODAY SHOW in studio concert yesterday. I can’t fault the man because he looked like he was having one hell of a time. Go David!!

As the adage says, “dance like no one is watching” and David did, except there were millions watching, and even more now that it’s been caught on YouTube. The quality of the video might be great but it’s still worth checking out.

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