The Golden Globe Awards | 8pm on NBC

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honors achievement in film and television; Steven Spielberg receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Live GMMR chat begins at 8pm

24 | 8pm on Fox

Jack’s morning takes a shocking turn when it is discovered that Tony Almeida is responsible for a terrifying threat.

TV Talk Podcast: Episode #33 & a Special Golden Globe Bonus Episode

It’s been a while but we are back with the first podcast of 2009!  Listen in as Dan & I fill you in on what we’ve been up to since we last talked.  We’re also dishing on some of our faves including CHUCK, GOSSIP GIRL, TRUE BLOOD, PUSHING DAISIES, PRIVILEGED and more.  And of course we just had to rub it in that we’ve seen the first two episodes of LOST (but no spoilers, so don’t worry).

There are a ton of winter premieres to talk about too.  We’ve been busy watching screeners so we’ve got the scoop on THE UNITED STATES OF TARA, CUPID, BETTER OFF TED, DAMAGES, and others.

Listen now: [audio:http://cdn4.libsyn.com/duckyxdale/TVTalkPodcast33.mp3]

SPECIAL Golden Globes Podcast!!
With the Golden Globes coming up on Sunday night, Dan and I recorded a special podcast in which we pick our favorites in each of the major TV categories. Listen to our picks and then share yours with us in the comments below.

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And don’t forget to join me as I live blog the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday at 8pm est. Click here to find out more: Golden Globes Live Blog

Your turn.  Chime in on your thoughts on this latest podcast.  Leave your comments here so Dan and I can respond back. And for general TV Talk comments, please share the love (or hate) over at our iTunes page.

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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Hits the Tabloids

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER is back with an all new episode on Monday night, and there will be a few (unfortunately) familiar faces popping up. Reality “stars” Kim Kardashian, Kendra Wilkinson, and ugh Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt will all be guesting as themselves. The producers are lucky I love this show so very much because otherwise I’d be tempted to skip it just out of principle.

In Monday’s episode, Ted and Robin become “friends with benefits” to deal with conflicts they’re having around the apartment. Barney tries to resolve the issues so they’ll stop hooking up. Which is awesome because that means we are going to see some Barney/Robin interaction, which I’ve been waiting quite some time for. I love the version of Barney who is in love with Robin.

Meanwhile, “reality” stars get too real for Marshall when they taunt him from the pages of his magazine.

By the looks of the scene and featurette below, the reality starlets have a very limited role in an episode which looks otherwise very promising

Check out a clip from “Benefits”…

Go Behind the Scenes with HIMYM’s Guest “Stars”…

Episode Photo Gallery…

Edwards Scissorhands | 9pm on HBO

Edward, a man who has scissors for hands, is taken in by a family and falls in love with their teenage daughter.

The Queen | 8pm on Oxygen

The royal family differs on how to deal following the death of Princess Diana in 1997. The Queen sees her death as a private affair while the public wishes for an official expression of grief.

Moulin Rouge! | 8pm on E!

A young British poet/writer, Christian, falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and courtesan Satine.

30 ROCK — “Senor Macho Solo”

At last! Our long 30 ROCK holiday has ended, and the start of a brand new year brings fresh opportunities for all: love interests for Liz and Jack, a possible Janis Joplin headliner for Jenna, and plenty of loud quasi-public desk sex for Tracy and his wife.

Liz’s ongoing (and slightly feral) baby obsession has her fondling every infant, toddler, and little person in sight, which is what leads her to mistakenly pat UN delegate Stuart LaGrange (Peter Dinklage) on the head at a streetlight. Thank goodness our quick-thinking Lemon is aces at turning her own PC faux-pas into lemonade (sorry), as she finds herself ensnared in one more half-hearted relationship based almost entirely on her guilty conscience. Alas, their love match is doomed from the start when she persists in smothering the poor guy with her best intentions: “What if I order a tall coffee, or talk about my Nintendo Wii?” she asks Jenna, before rescuing Stuart from the flames of a street vendor’s grill and warning him to be careful crossing the street. (Especially good was her assumption that Kenneth thinks Stuart is a troll when he asks what it’s like to live under the Williamsburg bridge.) The callback at the end was nice, too, as she mistakes another young tot for Stuart, effectively sabotaging her own “SATC”-style happy reunion as only Liz Lemon can.

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How About a Little TV Podcasting?

The first TV Talk Podcast of 2009!  Well not yet but soon.  Dan and I are getting together tonight for a little gabfest at my place.  Swing on by and join us!  Ok, maybe not, but you can still be part of the podcast.  If you’ve got questions for us you can leave them right here on this post, or you can leave us an actual message in our podcast voicemail.

It’s been awhile since we last got together, so there’s lots to discuss.

Have a question for Ducky and GMMR?

There are a couple ways to contact us:

Free Voice Mail (Comments/Questions):
This is Dan and Kathie’s favorite method of contact because it allows us to hear from you and we use these messages live on our podcast to answer your burning television questions. It’s FREE and you don’t have to do anything but click RECORD BY PHONE on the box below and it will walk you through how to contact us!

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Will GREY’S ANATOMY Ever Come Back to Us?

I had the strangest sensation while putting together yesterday’s ‘TV Spotlight’.  It was something I hadn’t felt in quite a long time (…and let me stop you right there you dirty birds) – I’m talking about the feeling of excitement I had when I realized there was a new episode of GREY’S ANATOMY. I was genuinely looking forward to seeing the Seattle Grace crew back in action.  I haven’t felt that way in a long time.

Then I watched the episode.  The excitement I was feeling dissipated within the first few minutes.

I can’t be bothered to spend a lot of time thinking about just what has gone wrong with GREY’S ANATOMY.  The show has just completely lost its spark.  There were so many little things that came together to make the show so special in the early days, and now there’s nearly a hint of that anywhere save a few scenes with Dr. Bailey and the occasional dalliances with Callie and Mark.

In it’s first few seasons GREY’S had mastered the combination of drama and humor.  The sharp dialogue pierced through to your heart and you were left crying real tears of sadness or laughter. The characters were interesting and the patients coming through the hospital doors were complex and valuable in furthering the themes of the episode. Now I struggle to even see a point in the stories they are trying to tell, none the less a thematic arc.

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Monk | 9pm on USA

When Monk’s delinquent half-brother, Jack Jr., escapes from prison and breaks into Monk’s apartment, he manipulates Monk into helping him find the person he claims framed him for murder.

Psych | 10pm on USA

In the winter season premiere, Shawn and Gus find a new and unusual client. When Shabby the Sea Lion is found dead after being released into the wild, Shawn sets out to prove it was murder and stumbles onto a bigger conspiracy.

NUMB3RS | 10pm on CBS

Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, January 9, 2009

With the exception of the winter season premiere of PYSCH, I can’t say that I’m excited about Friday night TV.  As we’ve discussed that’s all going to change next week, but for now here’s a few of the shows that are yours for the taking tomorrow night.

Flashpoint | 9pm on CBS
“Eagle Two”
The SRU works security for a billionaire and his wife when the wife is kidnapped by a man posing as a journalist. The man and his accomplices don’t want a cash ransom. They want her husband to admit to criminal activity, including murder, in his business dealings in South America before they will release her.

Monk | 9pm on USA
“Mr. Monk and the Other Brother”
When Monk’s delinquent half-brother, Jack Jr., escapes from prison and breaks into Monk’s apartment, he manipulates Monk into helping him find the person he claims framed him for murder.

Psych | 10pm on USA
“Six Feet Under the Sea”
In the winter season premiere, Shawn and Gus find a new and unusual client. When Shabby the Sea Lion is found dead after being released into the wild, Shawn sets out to prove it was murder and stumbles onto a bigger conspiracy.

NUMB3RS | 10pm on CBS
“Arrow of Time”
Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge.

Also playing…

• Wife Swap | 8pm on ABC: A traditional mother from a competitive family trades places with a feminist doctor who works 100 hours a week and spends her free time participating in roller derbys.

• Howdie Do It | 8pm on NBC: A singing telegram at a funeral; a dating show gone wrong; an inept waiter.

• Ghost Whisperer | 8pm on ABC: Melinda helps a family in turmoil after an accident; Delia experiences her first haunting.

• Lipstick Jungle | 9pm on NBC: Wendy makes a bold move at work but finds herself struggling as a single parent; Dahlia (Rosie Perez) lands Nico an appearance on the “Today Show”; Victory tries to see that her parents and Joe get along.

• Supernanny | 9pm on ABC: Jo comes to the aid of a Wisconsin couple overwhelmed by rambunctious 4-year-old twin boys and a toddler daughter who is beginning to mimic her brothers’ aggression.

GMMR’s Useless Tidbit of the Day…

“No president has been an only child.”

The Return of BONES: One Week & Counting

What is happening, BONES watchers! Are you as excited as I am for new BONES episodes? We are now just one week from an all new episode. One Week!

When our show does return, it’s going to be back on Thursday nights. A very crowded Thursday night TV schedule, so we are going to need everyone to watch.

To get everyone excited I thought I would share a little recap on what’s gone on this season so far. And if you’re interested in finding out what’s coming up in the next few new episodes, then continue reading after the jump.

The Cases…
They’ve been okay this season, but they’ve taken a backseat to the relationships on the show. But you gotta give BONES chops. They’ve managed to cover dog fighting, transgenderism, the world of the stuffy English and a body in an airplane microwave. It’s no “Aliens in a Spaceship”, but I’m not complaining.

The Squints…
Zack never killed a guy, and only Sweets knows it. Sweets has been on top of his game this season, but no one is listening. Except maybe Angela. But is she listening to her heart or her hurt? And Hodgins…He’s lost his best friend and his girl, but he’s trying to stay cool. Cam’s keeping it all together, for the most part, and showing she’s a good friend to Booth these days. Also in the mix is a revolving door of wannabe squints/grad students.

Booth & Brennan…
They are still themselves, somehow misunderstanding one another, yet still knowing each other best. They are getting closer, and it’s interesting to me that both seem to be taking risks where the other is concerned. I’m happy with their continued progression.

How do you think the season has gone thus far?  Are you excited for the show to come back?

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