Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, August 30, 2012

Finally, a night of television that feels appropriately light for summer. Of course, we’re gearing up for the new TV season to start, so enjoy the break while you can.

Take a look at your options!

The Next: Fame Is At Your Doorstep | 9pm on The CW
“New York”
The four mentors work with their local contestants: David, Frankie, Ali and Baiyu. John Rich rides a horse through Harlem and surprises David. Joe Jonas meets Frankie’s big Italian family. Gloria Estefan surprises Ali at a nail salon. Nelly helps Baiyu work on her wardrobe and they clean out her closet. The local contestants perform at the Paramount Theatre.

Saving Hope | 9pm on NBC
“The Law of Contagion”
When a plane is forced to land due to a sick passenger, the patient is taken to Hope Zion where Alex performs emergency surgery and discovers that this passenger may have brought a deadly and contagious virus into the hospital.

Rookie Blue | 9pm on ABC | Special Time
“Every Man”
Weeks of trials and tribulations come to a head when the rookies of 15 Division are left on their own and a frenzied night in the station culminates in a prisoner pulling a gun on Chris in cells. The ensuing inquiry has Internal Affairs looking for someone to blame. With careers on the line, the rookies reflect on the personal and professional choices that have led each of them to that night’s events, walking a fine line between telling the truth and having each other’s backs. Meanwhile, Gail is still trying to recover from her harrowing abduction, Chris is blindsided by a personal revelation, and Andy learns a secret about Nick’s past.

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: Lindsay Arnold and Will Thomas Talk About the Latest Results

With only a couple of weeks until the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE finale, the eliminations are only getting more difficult by the week.

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Project Runway | 9pm on Lifetime

The designers get a chance to have their clothes featured in a special collection at Lord & Taylor stores.

ONCE UPON A TIME Lands LOST Vet Jorge Garcia

It’s official: ABC has confirmed that LOST’s Jorge Garcia is coming to ONCE UPON A TIME.

According to EW.com (who was first to report the news), Garcia will play “The Giant.” While further details are scarce, the Jack and the Beanstalk-themed OUAT title card that debuted at Comic-Con seems to indicate Garcia may play a part of that tale.

Of course, this isn’t the first LOST tie-in on ONCE UPON A TIME. Not only did OUAT co-creators Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz write for LOST, but Garcia’s former costar, Emilie de Ravin (Belle) was recently made a series regular on ABC series, and frequent LOST guest star Alan Dale has popped up on OUAT, too.

Are you excited to see Garcia on ONCE UPON A TIME?

Related:

ONCE UPON A TIME Casts Michael Raymond-James
ONCE UPON A TIME Finds Its Captain Hook!

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SUPERNATURAL: Mark Sheppard, Misha Collins, and Jim Beaver Talk Season 8, Keeping Secrets

What do you get when you talk with three actors who can’t really share what they’ll be doing on the upcoming season of their show? Well, you get a lot of teasing from SUPERNATURAL stars Mark Sheppard (Crowley), Misha Collins (Castiel), and Jim Beaver (Bobby).

But that doesn’t mean these men aren’t awfully enjoyable as they attempt to tease what’s to come while not spoiling/ruining the experience for fans.

Take a look at what Sheppard, Collins, and Beaver had to say to reporters at Comic-Con…

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Paley Center Announces Panelist for Fall TV Preview Parties, Livestreaming of All Panels

The full panelist lineups for the upcoming Paley Center Fall TV Preview Parties have been unveiled and boy, these panels should be fun.

But don’t fret if you’re not in LA and/or unable to attend — Paley has teamed up with Livestream to stream all these panels (but NOT the screenings of the pilots), so you can view that here: http://new.livestream.com/paleycenter/.

Take a look at who will be attending the Paley Center panels for the various networks…

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FRINGE Season 5 Premiere Promo: ‘You Are Fighting Much More Than I Would Have Thought Possible’

You know that feeling when the day starts off good and then everything gets derailed? Yeah, that’s pretty much what this new FRINGE promo feels like.

Things start off with a seemingly innocent day in the park for Olivia and Peter (though an earlier preview teased how that goes), and then things quickly go bad and fast. There are certainly some intriguing flashes of what’s to come, the most alarming thing I’ve seen in a bit is shown while this line is uttered: “You are fighting much more than I would have thought possible.”

But don’t take my word for it. Take a look at the possibly traumatizing promo below and then join me for a group hug or some sort of comfort food round-up, because I have a feeling we’re going to need it…

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Watch THE NEW NORMAL Pilot Now!

With all the fuss over NBC’s new comedy, THE NEW NORMAL (certain stations are refusing to air it, One Million Moms are calling for a boycott, etc.), wouldn’t it make sense to watch the pilot (which is about exploring all the different kinds of family dynamics) before getting upset so you can see what the show is actually about?

Lucky for you, NBC has released the full pilot for THE NEW NORMAL (a show I actually find charming) a few weeks before its official television debut, so check it out now…

What do you think?

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Sets Hosts and Musical Acts for First 3 Episodes

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is just a few short weeks from returning, and that means it’s time for the reveal of who the first batch of hosts/musical guests will be. Personally, I’m delighted they’re kicking off the season with FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane, who is not only wickedly hilarious (you saw TED this summer, yes?), but also has musical talent. (Though he’s not the official musical guest — Frank Ocean gets that honor.)

Take a look at who you can expect on your screen the first three weeks of SNL, courtesy of an NBC press release…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Happy Wednesday! Take a look at what television options await you tonight…

 

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
“Top 8 Perform / 2 Eliminated”
The nation’s favorite eight dancers perform for America once again in this summer’s hottest dancing competition. Be sure to tune in to see if your favorites make the cut, who the judges save and who is eliminated.

Oh Sit! | 8pm on The CW
“Episode 105”
In this fun, high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition, 12 thrill-seeking daredevils race head-to-head through five physically demanding, chair-splitting obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair – all to the sounds of a live band. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting triumphant to seize the cash prize and the title of OH SIT! champion. The show is hosted by Jamie Kennedy (“The Ghost Whisperer”) and actress/television host Jessi Cruickshank (“MTV Live”). Adding to the fun, Tanika Ray (“Extra”) will be in the trenches with the contestants both on and off the track, and will add color commentary from the sidelines as the action unfolds. The musical guest is Chiddy Bang (“Ray Charles”).

So much more. Keep reading…

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Top Chef Masters | 10pm on Bravo

The chefs create an aphrodisiac dish; the chefs create their own Thai restaurant; Dita Von Teese serves as guest judge.

New BONES Season 8 Promo Teases How Brennan Might Clear Her Name

The second BONES promo is out and not only is there an extended look at Booth and Brennan’s reunion (you will go “Awwww.”), but it also teases how Brennan is keeping in contact with the team while on the run.

Intrigued? Take a look…

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THE MINDY PROJECT: Mindy Kaling and Chris Messina Tease the Show Will Only Get Better

The pilot for THE MINDY PROJECT has been online for over 24 hours, so I’m assuming many of you have taken the time to view it, yes?

Since I’ve watched the pilot several times (and I’ll have more for you about what’s specifically to come closer to the show’s premiere), I was curious what the stars of the series wanted to say to viewers after the first episode was made available online nearly a month before its television debut.

Take a look at what Chris Messina (Danny Castellano) and Mindy Kaling (Mindy) wanted you to know, plus Kaling dishes on which pilot guest stars will be returning…

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Fox Fall Preview: New Clips From BONES, FRINGE, GLEE, NEW GIRL, and More

If you’ve been dying to get a glimpse of what’s to come on your favorite Fox shows, the fall preview show may be just what you were looking for — the special included new clips from many of your favorite returning shows and the new series they’re hoping you check out.

Take a look at what’s to come on BONES, GLEE, FRINGE, NEW GIRL, RAISING HOPE, and more…

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NEW GIRL: Jake Johnson Talks Nick/Jess and Season 2

When NEW GIRL ended last season, Nick — fresh off of panicking about moving in with his girlfriend — returned to the apartment to live with Jess, Schmidt, and Winston. So yes, when we pick up in season 2, some things are similar…but that could change when Nick gets a (possible) glimpse of what’s to come when someone claiming to be a version of Nick from the future gives him some intel. Hmm…

I talked with Jake Johnson (Nick) to see what he could tease about that visit from Future Nick, how he felt about all the NEW GIRL fan support, Nick/Jess, and more…

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