PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Summer Finale: Something Major Goes Down in the Last Ten Minutes

GIVE ME MY REMOTE has seen a lot of the PRETTY LITTLE LIARS lately, chatting with the ladies at Sunday’s TEEN CHOICE AWARDS and meeting up with them for a day of “glamping” (glamorous camping, of course) at the Willow Spa this week as well.

The glamping was in honor of Tuesday’s summer season finale, during which Mona hosts a similar sort of event and invites the PLLs to attend… though Hanna’s invitation is revoked when Mona receives a message from ‘A’ claiming that Hanna expedited her recent weight loss with some secret liposuction.

No matter. Hanna will gladly watch Mona’s bash from the sidelines, especially after the girls get a text which leads them to believe that ‘A’ will be there.

Meanwhile, the FBI descends upon Rosewood with a piece of videotape from the night Alison disappeared, which makes somebody who is close to one of the girls look very guilty.

And it’s seriously difficult to know who to trust as the situation seems to be getting increasingly dangerous.

Even the actresses who play the “Pretty Little Liars” — Shay Mitchell, Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario and Ashley Benson — are unsure of which way this story is headed.

“I think it’s going to be awhile before we find out [who 'A' is],” Benson said with her co-stars nodding in agreement and confirming that ‘A”s identity on the TV show is not the same as his or her identity in the book series.

That’s right, I said his or her.

Has it ever crossed your mind that ‘A’ could be a dude?

When I jokingly told Hale that her former onscreen love interest, Ezra, was obviously the culprit, she told me that several people have seriously suggested this theory.

Hale is hoping, however, that’s not the case as she’s rooting for an Ezra-Aria reunion.

So, what do you guys think?

Any guesses on the identity of ‘A’ at this point?

Everyone is a suspect, no?

Is it possible that one of the girls’ parents is running this scam?

Hanna’s mom (Laura Leighton) is strapped for cash and bitter about her divorce — in fact, she may be doing something very shady in this finale to deal with her financial situation. Aria’s mom (Holly Marie Combs) is confronting the infidelity of her husband, which her daughter kept from her for over a year. Emily’s mom (Nia Peeples) is just beginning to suspect her kid’s lesbian tendencies… though I don’t know that that’s a suitable motive for deception and/or murder… but, hey, I’m simply throwing out ideas here.

Either way, the mystery will unfold further at 8 p.m. this evening on ABC Family. And make sure you stay alert for the episode’s final ten minutes, because Mitchell and Bellisario told me that something which will have the audience talking until PRETTY LITTLE LIARS returns in January is about to go down…

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TEEN CHOICE AWARDS: TWILIGHT, Taylor Swift, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and Justin Bieber Win Big

The 2010 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS has announced the winners in all 105 award categories.

Pop star Justin Bieber, country star Taylor Swift and TWILIGHT star Robert Pattinson earned four surf board trophies.

The TWILIGHT films landed 12 and The CW’s THE VAMPIRE DIARIES took seven.

See below for the full list of victors…

MOVIES
Choice Movie: Action Adventure
Sherlock Holmes

Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure
Channing Tatum, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure
Rachel McAdams, Sherlock Holmes

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi
Avatar

Choice Movie: Liplock
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

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Comic-Con 2010: Saturday’s Schedule Released

Saturday’s Comic-Con schedule has been released, and man, is it a doozy.

With so many panels overlapping, even those who attend are going to be missing out on something. That is, unless you figure out a way to clone yourself– and if you do, please share the secret in the comment section below, because we’d really like to get in on that.

But in the meantime, we weeded through the huge list of panels and picked out some of the highlights.

Check it out…

Saturday, July 24

10:00-11:00 Nickelodeon Presents: The SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Formula Revealed!— Ever wonder what delicious ingredients go into making an episode of SpongeBob? The masterminds behind the show — executive producer Paul Tibbitt (Nightmare Ned), head writer Steven Banks (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), creative director Vincent Waller (Ren & Stimpy), supervising storyboard director Tuck Tucker (Hey Arnold!), layout supervisor Kenny Pittenger (CatDog), storyboard director Luke Brookshier (Kim Possible), background painter Andy Clark (Dexter’s Laboratory), animation director Andrew Overtoom (Family Guy), and the voice of SpongeBob himself, Tom Kenny — show you how the kernel of an idea turns into a fully animated episode. Followed by an exclusive screening of a never-before-seen episode, plus Q&A with the crew. Moderated by Roland Poindexter, senior VP, animation  for Nickelodeon. Room 6A

10:00-11:00 Writing Animated Feature Films— The writers Guild of America’s Animation Writers Caucus once again sponsors a panel on writing for animation. Some of the most successful films of the last decade have been animated. But how different are they to write from live-action features?  From television scripts?  And what about direct-to-DVD animated features? The writers of some of the top animated features will talk about the process of creating those films, their interactions with the artists and the studios, and how they came to be involved with their project. Panelists tentatively scheduled include Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: First Flight), Darren Lemke (Shrek Forever After), John Musker (The Princess and the Frog), Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon), Wallace Wolodarsky (Monsters vs. Aliens), and moderator Craig Miller (Elfquest). Room 6BCF

10:00-10:45 Chuck Screening and Q&A— Chuck executive producers and co-creators Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl) and Chris Fedak appear along with series stars Zachary Levi (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming The Killer Elite), Joshua Gomez (Without a Trace), Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence (The Pursuit of Happyness), Vik Sahay (Good Will Hunting), Scott Krinsky (The O.C.), Sarah Lancaster (upcoming The Good Doctor) and Adam Baldwin (Serenity) for their usual hijinks—a Q&A to discuss the upcoming season four (made possible by the devoted fanbase) and a special video presentation. Produced by Fake Empire, Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Chuck airs Mondays at 8pm ET/PT on NBC, and Chuck: The Complete Third Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 7. Ballroom 20

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What Were They Thinking?: Daytime Emmy Edition

So, yes, I’m a fan of the soap genre and generally look forward to the Daytime Emmy Awards. These guys are some of the hardest working people in the business, producing five scripted episodes a week, 52 weeks a year. Think about how many hours that is. They definitely deserve a chance to relax and celebrate their corner of the small screen landscape.

But if you tuned into the award show last night (Sunday, June 27), the two-hour event had very little to do with daytime. And that really is a shame.

The awards were held in Las Vegas for the first time ever, which is cool, but I definitely disagree with the producers decision to focus so much of the broadcast’s attention on their new location. I mean, I understand it to an extent. Glitz, glamour, this could have all meshed well with the daytime TV scene.

But somehow, the awards ceremony managed to pay elaborate tributes to the stage shows of THE LION KING, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL and THE BLUE MAN GROUP, while eeking out just two minutes that paid respect to the recently canceled AS THE WORLD TURNS?

I mean, that’s not only unfair. It’s, like, kind of shameful.

Below is a clip of the short homage, which also includes the time it took host Regis Phiblin to introduce ATWT stars Jon and Kelly Hensley, so the actual video retrospective of the show itself was less than a minute!

Take a look…

ATWT has been on-the-air for 54 years. 54 freaking years, you guys. It is currently the longest-running soap opera on television and it will be airing its last episode in September.

This is the best that 54 years deserves?

Really?

There is no excuse for this. And the whole thing is just mind boggling, considering CBS — the network on which ATWT airs — hosted the awards show.

No excuse.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, February 5, 2010

I don’t know about you but I’m still hungover from Thursday night TV.  Who am I kidding…I’m still feeling the effects of Wednesday night.  Excited to have a major TV catch up day tomorrow.

Is there anything you’re really looking forward to tonight?  What about you SMALLVILLE fans? Excited for a special 2-hour episode?

DOLLHOUSE fans. I know you’re show is over, but have you given CAPRICA a look yet?  I think you might like it.

Here’s a few of the highlights from tonight’s TV lineup. I’d love to hear what YOU are watching tonight (even if you’re like me and you’ll be watching shows you missed earlier in the week.)

Smallville | 8pm on The CW
“Absolute Justice”
Clark, Chloe, Green Arrow and John Jones join forces with the Justice Society of America when the group of superheroes are targeted by the murderous Icicle. Meanwhile, Amanda Waller (Pam Grier), head of the shady agency Checkmate, sends Lois a package. Series star Tom Welling directed the second hour.

Ghost Whisperer | 8pm on CBS
“Dead to Me”
When a secret admirer’s ghost stalks Ned’s professor, a Ouija board is used to solve the myster

Caprica | 9pm on Syfy
“Reins of a Waterfall”
Amanda’s public admission about Zoe’s role in the bombing ignites a media backlash against the Graystones and creates tension for Lacy at school. Elsewhere, Sam and Joseph confront Daniel while Zoe plots her next move.
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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, February 3, 2010

We’re half way through the week, which means there is no better time than for a few laughs. That’s what my Wednesday night is all about.  I’m an ABC girl on hump day. MODERN FAMILY, COUGAR TOWN and yes, even UGLY BETTY.  But somewhere in there I’ll have to make some time for IDOL.

Not sure when I’m actually going to get around to watching these shows as tonight we’re recording the latest TV Talk Podcast with GMMR & Ducky. Obviously we’re going to be talking about LOST, but if you have any other suggestions or questions, be sure to leave a comment.

Check out some of the highlights of tonight’s TV schedule below and leave a comment to let me know what YOU are watching. Are you on Twitter? Let me know by messaging me @gmmrtv

Mercy | 8pm on NBC
“Can We Talk About the Gigantic Elephant in the Ambulance”
Veronica locks horns with Dr. Joe Briggs (James Van Der Beek), the arrogant new head of the ICU; Chloe tries to help a grieving widower.[GMMR: The Beek! I might have to find some room on the DVR tonight for The Beek's first episode. Check out a sneak peek of James Van Der Beek on MERCY.]

Human Target | 8pm on FOX
“Sanctuary”
A reformed thief needs Chance’s protection after he hunkers down in an isolated Canadian monastery to hide from his former associates, who are after a cache of religious relics—and revenge.

The Middle | 8:30pm on ABC
“The Yelling”
Frankie vows to stop yelling at the kids if they start following through on their schoolwork and chores; Mike takes a night job as a driver delivering snack cakes.

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“Moon Landing”
A visit from an old friend (Minnie Driver) leaves Claire feeling inadequate; Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal issues. [GMMR: If you haven't seen the promos and don't know what a 'moon landing' is yet, be prepared. Hilarious!]

American Idol | 9pm on NBC
“The Road to Hollywood”
The preliminary auditions conclude with a “Road to Hollywood” installment. Guest judges: Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain.[GMMR: I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this is a compilation show. But who cares, next week is Hollywood Week!]

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“Parasite”
The team profiles a con artist whose descent into mental illness is prompting him to kill people involved in his scams. Rebecca: Annabeth Gish. Agent Goldman: David Eigenberg.

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Tonight’s TV (& Online) Spotlight…Saturday, January 23, 2010

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the weekend. Now reward yourself with some quality TV tonight. Wait, what? There’s nothing on? I find that hard to believe. I’m going to go check.

…ok there’s not a ton on tonight, but I wouldn’t say there’s nothing on. Sometimes it’s about quality over quantity.  The night might not be chock full ‘o TV, but  hello – TWILIGHT is on Showtime.  That’s about all I need.  And yes, I can feel you judging me. I don’t care.

Besides Twilight there are some awards shows and some cheesy made for TV movies. But if that’s not floating your boat I’ve also included a bunch of shows you might want to try out online. Give them a whirl.

Twilight | 8pm on Showtime
A high-school student is caught up in a romance with a vampire, whose family has renounced the drinking of blood. Based on the first book of a series by Stephenie Meyer. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser

Screen Actors Guild Awards | 8pm on TNT
Actors honor their peers in the annual ceremony, which takes place this year from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. In the TV categories, the casts of “The Closer,” “Dexter,” “The Good Wife,” “Mad Men” and “True Blood” are up for outstanding ensemble performance in a drama series, while “30 Rock,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Glee,” “Modern Family” and “The Office” are nominated for that award’s comedy counterpart.

The Pregnancy Pact | 9pm on Lifetime
Did a group of teenage girls in Gloucester, Mass., set out to get pregnant at the same time? Depends on whom you ask. In this new drama based on the story, it’s a young journalist (Thora Birch) who’s asking. She returns to her old high school to investigate the pregnancy spike.

Modern Family | on Hulu
Six episodes of this year’s best new comedy can be found online. If you’ve never seen the show start with the side-splitting “Pilot” and you’ll quickly find out why everyone is loving this show. Other episodes include this week’s “Fifteen Percent”, “Not in My House”, “Up All Night”, “En Garde” and “Coal Digger”

Caprica |on  Hulu & Syfy
This new show from Syfy premiered last night, but if you missed it, be sure to watch online. Caprica is thought provoking and complex in its exploration of religious freedom, the responsibility of technology and the sustainability of human life.

Life Unexpected | on The CW
What I believe to be the best new show of the Winter TV season, Life Unexpected takes a different look at what it means to be a family. This sweet and funny dramedy is reminiscent of old school WB shows like Everwood, Felicity and Dawson’s Creek.

Chelsea Lately | on Hulu
I’m not always able to stay awake to watch Chelsea Handler’s last night talk show, but I love exploring clips online. Handler doesn’t hold back…ever. It’ so refreshing. She’s vulgar and crude, just how I like me comediennes. Hulu is packed full of clips, but here are a few to get started with. Chelsea interviewing: GLEE star Cory Monteith,  the cast of Jersey Shore, MODERN FAMILY stars Sophia Vergara (Hilarious!) and Julie Bowen, and CHUCK star Zachary Levi.

Arrested Development | on Hulu
You really can never go wrong with one of the funniest comedies of all time.  I’ve yet to find anyone that has watched the antics of the Bluth family and not laughed their ass off.  Right now on Hulu you can watch 18 full episodes of the series

Any other suggestions of what your fellow TV addicts should check out tonight?  What will YOU be watching?

HOUSE: The Down Low

In my younger years, I had a difficult time forging genuine friendships with males. Absent the pride of athletic achievements or the brashness of alpha male status, I had a difficult time finding common ground with other hormone-driven dudes. In the absence of male bonding, I turned to my favorite TV shows for instructions. When I wanted to learn how to open up about heartbreak and loss, Dawson & Pacey were there. If my colleagues at work did not share my ambition or enthusiasm, I turned to Josh & Sam on The West Wing. My platonic proxys were not a miracle solution. They did, however, give me hope that men could serve as a support system for one another.

Gregory House & James Wilson are not presented to House viewers with syrupy music and heartfelt overtones. On the contrary, this best friendship is loaded with the kind of intellectual clashes, social awkwardness, and jealousy that is recognizable in everyday life. Left in the capable hands of Hugh Laurie and Robert Sean Leonard, the House/Wilson relationship remains the cornerstone of Fox’s most popular drama.

With all due respect to Ethan Embry, whose literary pursuit of Jennifer Love Hewitt in” Can’t Hardly Wait” was robbed in the 1998 Teen Choice Awards, I am making the creative decision to ignore his contributions to this episode. Embry is a fine actor, with a list of credits on IMDB that any working actor would love to have. But let’s be honest. When House & Wilson spend an hour fighting over a woman and fighting off rumors about their sexuality, it is perfectly acceptable to say, “Thanks Ethan, I’ll rent Donnie Brasco next week in tribute to you.”

Unit 3B was occupied by Sasha Alexander, first introduced to me as the temptress of the Witter family, Pacey’s older sister Gretchen on Dawson’s Creek. In a piece of breaking news MSNBC has not reported, she does not appear to have aged since 2001. In addition to her stunning beauty, Alexander brought charm and energy to the role of Nora, object of Wilson and House’s affections. By infusing Nora with an open mind and a gregarious flare, co-writers Sara Hess and Liz Friedman created a character that I hope will return in future episodes. Is it time for Wilson to court his future fourth bride? I choose to remain optimistic.

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People’s Choice Award Winners

It’s only when it’s up to the people that great shows on The CW walk away as the victors. And that’s just what happened last night when both The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural took home People’s Choice Awards. Other shows like Glee, House, and The Big Bang Theory were winners too.

Fans of The Office got a special treat during Steve Carell’s acceptance People’s Choice Award speech. Hilarious!

Check out the full list of nominees and winners (in red) in each category. Just for fun I added in a little * next to who I voted for. You’ll notice that I didn’t always vote for my favorite shows/actors in each category. Sometimes it’s nice for new people to get some recognition. Tell us who YOU thought should have taken home the PCA in each category.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Did the holidays knock the wind out of you guys? Where are all my peeps at? Things are a bit too quiet around here these days. TV is coming back in a big way and we need to be talking about it. The comments are there for a reason my friends. Ha!

There’s plenty to talk about tonight as ABC is bringing the funny back in a big way. Their Wednesday night comedy line-up is back and a new show, Ugly Betty, is joining in on the fun. NBC is back with new eps of their  Wednesday night shows, and CBS has some specials for us to check out.

Don’t forget to check out Neil Patrick Harris on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight!

Check out some of the highlights of tonight’s TV schedule below and leave a comment to let me know what YOU are watching. Are you on Twitter? Let me know by messaging me @gmmrtv

Mercy | 8pm on NBC
“I Saw this Pig and I Thought of You”
Veronica counsels a patient who’s questioning his faith. She also concludes that Mike is forging ahead and plunging into the dating pool. Elsewhere, Sonia cares for a young accident victim, ultimately digging up a life-changing secret about the patient. [GMMR: I don't watch Mercy, but with the news of James van der Beek joining the case, I might just have to turn in.]

The Middle | 8 & 8:30pm on ABC
@8pm: “The Jeans”: Sue wants a trendy pair of jeans to impress her classmates; Axl wants a car to impress a girl; and Brick wants to prove his responsibility by taking care of Aunt Ginny and Aunt Edie’s dog, Doris.
@8:30pm: “The Neighbor”: The Hecks have a confrontation with neighbor Rita Glossner (Brooke Shields) and her sons. Meanwhile, Brick and Axl learn a lesson about bribery.

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“Up All Night”
Gloria is unnerved by the arrival of Javier (Benjamin Bratt), her ex and Manny’s notoriously untrustworthy father; Claire takes action when Phil suffers from kidney stones; Mitchell and Cameron try to sleep-train Lily. [GMMR: The arrival of Gloria's ex-husband can only mean lots and lots of little Manny tonight. Yes!]

The People’s Choice Awards | 9pm on CBS
Queen Latifah hosts a ceremony honoring favorites in the fields of music, movies and TV, based on results of a viewer poll; Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship and Nicole Scherzinger are scheduled to perform at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 9pm on NBC
“Quickie”
A murder case puts detectives on the trail of a womanizer infected with HIV who is knowingly spreading the disease. Peter Butler: Brian Geraghty. [GMMR: Which famous actress will be joining SVU for a mult-episode arc? Find out here.]

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Writers Guild of America (WGA) Nominations – TV Categories

The Golden Globes aren’t the only awards announced this week. The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television (among other categories) yesterday. The 2010 Writers Guild Awards on February 20, 2010, in Los Angeles and New York.

Check out the television nominees (which include FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS….finally!)

DRAMA SERIES

Breaking Bad
Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, George Mastras, J. Roberts, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC

Dexter
Written by Scott Buck, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Clyde Phillips, Scott Reynolds, Melissa Rosenberg, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West; Showtime

Friday Night Lights
Written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Brent Fletcher, Etan Frankel, Jason Gavin, Elizabeth Heldens, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC

Lost
Written by Carlton Cuse, Adam Horowitz, Melinda Hsu Taylor, Edward Kitsis, Damon Lindelof, Greggory Nations, Kyle Pennington, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Brian K. Vaughan, Paul Zbyszewski; ABC

Mad Men
Written by Lisa Albert, Andrew Colville, Kater Gordon, Cathryn Humphris, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Brett Johnson, Erin Levy, Marti Noxon, Frank Pierson, Robin Veith, Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner; AMC

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TV Buzz: DOLLHOUSE Given Eviction Notice; SyFy Goes for Laughs; GLEE Star Gets Romantic…and more

Hear that? That’s the sound of the random TV news buzzzzzzzing around in my head. In this week’s TV Buzz we’re talking about bringing the funny to SyFy. The romance of a GLEEker. The demise of HANK, EASTWICK and DOLLHOUSE. More vampire news and much more.

Move over NPH, it’s Taylor Swift’s turn to host. The ratings for last night’s Country Music Awards were 24% higher than Emmys this year. 16.8M viewers tuned in to the CMAs. That’s just about the same amount of Kanye jokes told since the VMAs.

A BUFFY faithful is getting back into the vampire business.  Marti Noxon, a well respected writer/producer on series such as BUFFY, ANGEL, GREY’S ANATOMY, and most recently MAD MEN, has been hired by Dreamworks to write a remake of the 1985 horror comedy, “Fright Night” which is about a teenager who discovers his neighbors are vampires. At least Ms. Noxon knows her subject matter well.  BUFFY fans should be delighted. Now if Noxon could only find herself some underwear. (Cinemablend)

Since we’re already on the subject of vampires, unless you’ve been living under a rock you probably have heard that “New Moon“, the second movie in the “Twilight” saga is opening on November 20th. Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, you’ll probably dig the full “New Moon” coverage over at EW.com. Oh wait, this is a TV column. Ok, then I guess I should tell you that Stephenie Meyer, the author of the “Twilight” books will be doing her only “New Moon’ related interview on Friday…with Oprah. I’ve already set the DVR. Go ahead and judge me. I can take it.

Are you a fan of MY BOYS?  Well, I got a Twitter message yesterday from Jamie Kaler (who plays Mike Callahan) letting me know that he’ll be sending me updates from the set of MY BOYS when they start shooting again in January. I know I’m not the only MY BOYS fan around here, so who else is excited?! If you want to follow Jamie on Twitter, check him out at @jamiekaler.  And tell him @gmmrtv sent you!

More TV buzz after the break…
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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Welcome to Tuesday my little chickadees! Other than SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, Tuesday night TV is a little blah for me. I’m still kind of liking THE GOOD WIFE but I’m not die hard about it in the least, and even that’s a repeat tonight.  But of course SYTYCD makes up for it all.

If you’re a horror, sci-fi, comic genre fan then you might want to check out the 2009 Scream Awards tonight at 10pm on Spike TV. Vamps galore my friends.

And I’m not one to usually go out of my way to encourage you to watch Carson Daly, but CHUCK fans should know that Yvonne Strahovski will be one of his guests tonight. We all need out CHUCK fix, right?

I still have some Sunday night shows to catch up on as well and tonight I’m going to start catching up on FRINGE. So I’ll keep myself busy.

Spill it. What will YOU be watching?

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
“The Competition Begins”
Last night you met the contestant competing in this season’s show.  Tonight the top 20 dancers are paired up as couples and perform for the first time; the judges eliminate two dancers.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown | 8pm on ABC
The classic 1966 holiday special is back. Linus waits in the pumpkin patch for the elusive Halloween symbol to appear; a bonus cartoon, “You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown,” features Linus in a run for class president.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
Derek Jeter talks to the contestants about teamwork before they take part in a baseball challenge; Curtis Stone prepares a healthy meal for the challenge winner; a contestant breaks a Biggest Loser record.

The Forgotten | 10pm on ABC
“Canine John”
The team investigates a John Doe buried at a popular vacation destination; a stray dog standing vigil over the grave is the only clue in the case.

Sons of Anarchy | 10pm on FX
“Potlatch”
SAMCRO takes extreme measures to procure weapons for a customer; revenge is sought following a theft at Caracara Studios that puts one diva at risk; Tara’s professional and personal lives begin to collide.

Also Playing…

• Dancing with the Stars | 9pm on ABC Taylor Swift performs; two couples are eliminated.

• Sheri | 10pm on Lifetime: Trouble begins to brew when the subject of trick-or-treating as a family comes up.

• Scream 2009 Awards | 10pm on SpikeTV: Celebration of creative talent in horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic genres; awards for “The Ultimate Scream” and “Scream Queen and King.” [GMMR: From what I hear there are TRUE BLOOD and TWILIGHT peeps there. You had me at Vampire.]

• Flipping Out | 10pm on Bravo: Season 3 reunion special

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Courteney Cox, Florence and the Machine
• The Jay Leno Show: Ewan McGregor, Tina Fey, Tim McGraw & Gregg Allman
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:  Garry Shandling, Paula Deen, Julian Casablancas
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Alicia Silverstone, Salman Rushdie
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Artie Lange, Olivia Munn, David Chang
• Jimmy Kimmel Live r. Mehmet Oz, the latest “Dancing with the Stars” castoff, Morningwood
• Chelsea Lately: Katey Sagal, Loni Love, Josh Wolf, Jo Koy
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Yvonne Strahovski, Kris Belman, Mike Posner
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Steven D. Levitt
• The Colbert Report: Randall Balmer, Gail Collins

What will YOU be watching? Leave a comment or send me an update on Twitter (new: @gmmrtv).

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, June 8, 2009

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend!  I’m a little sunburned, but I guess that means I had a great time poolside, right?

Tonight feels like the kick off to summer TV. Some of the reality shows got a head start, but tonight scripted programming is back in a big way on the cable networks.  If you’ve never seen these shows, give them a shot tonight.  Maybe you’ll have a new favorite.

Here’s some of the shows worth talking about tonight…and there’s a lot.

Greek | 8pm on ABC Family
“Tailgate Expectations”
Rusty and Ashleigh work to ensure a victory in the Homecoming Week float competition; Evan may lose his trust fund following a conversation with his father. [GMMR: The second to last episode. I hope some of you took my advice and watched GREEK this season.  If not you're missing out!]

The Closer | 9pm on TNT | Season Premiere
“Products of Discovery”
Season 5 opens with Brenda and her squad digging for clues into the murder of a family of four, but the case changes course when Brenda unwittingly tumbles into an FBI investigation. Elsewhere, Provenza’s usually zesty mood suddenly turns downcast.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC
“BAM! 100th Episode”
Chef Emeril Lagasse visits the Gosselin home to give the entire family cooking lessons in celebration of their show’s 100th episode; the children create a meal. [GMMR:Have you guys ever heard of this show?  It's about two loving parents and their 8 kids.  It's really flown under the radar despite its 100 episodes.]

Raising the Bar | 10pm on TNT | Season Premiere
“Hair Apparent”
Season 2 begins with Jerry advocating for a barber accused of permitting a relative to sell drugs out of his barbershop. Meanwhile, Roz begins working on cases again; Bobbi’s divorce case lifts off; and Jerry celebrates his birthday. [GMMR: Zack Morris but his hair. If he had done that last year I might have watched. Oh well.]

My Life on the D List | 10pm on Bravo
“Place Your Bette”
Kathy hopes a little bribery will earn her comedy album a Grammy nomination; entertainer Bette Midler offers Kathy a cameo in her lavish Las Vegas stage show. [GMMR: So glad this bitch it back!]

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime | Season Premiere
“Wonderful Wonderful”
Nancy shows Esteban proof of her baby, but is unsure of her fate; Celia is held hostage in Mexico; Andy, Silas and Doug discuss growing plans.

Nurse Jackie | 10:30pm on Showtime | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
A veteran nurse bends the rules to create something good from a patient’s death, while hiding an addiction to pain killers. [GMMR: I'm a few episodes into this show and I am loving it. If you have Showtime you don't want to miss NURSE JACKIE.  If you want to check out the first episode, I've posted it to GMMR for your viewing pleasure: "Early Screening - Watch NURSE JACKIE right now"]

Neil Patrick Harris ‘Top Ten Signs You’ve Hired a Bad Tony Awards Host’ on Letterman

Neil Patrick Harris will be helping out David Letterman tonight by sharing the ‘Top Ten Signs You’ve Hired a Bad Tony Awards Host’. As you’ve probably heard, NPH will be hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday night on CBS.  I can’t wait!

As for tonight’s Top Ten list, here’s a sneak peek.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, June 4, 2009

Just when you were really starting to miss scripted TV…it’s back!  Tonight three summer series are kicking off. BURN NOTICE is already a favorite of many, but will new shows THE LISTENER and ROYAL PAINS be? Maybe.

Tonight’s highlight for me will be finding out who made the Top 20 on SYTYCD.  That and seeing NPH read a special Top 10 list on Letterman. Doogie!!

Which shows will YOU be checking out tonight?  Leave a comment here or send me a message via Twitter.

Jimmy Kimmel Live | 8pm on ABC
“Game Night”
Jimmy has a special prime time show leading into the NBA finals.  Tonight’s Jimmy welcomes guests Will Ferrell (”Land of the Lost”) and rapper Eminem.

The Listener | 9pm & 10pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“I’m and Adult”; “Emotional Rescue”
A telepathic paramedic uses his special skill to help others while also trying to uncover the truth about his past. In tonight’s episodes:Toby rescues a woman who has been in a car accident and uses his abilities to solve a kidnapping. | Toby tracks down an arsonist after saving a childhood friend from a burning building.

Burn Notice | 9pm on USA | Season Premiere
“Friends and Family”
Michael gets out of prison with help from an old friend, who wants Michael to extradite a thug who is displacing landowners in Latin America.

So You Think You Can Dance | 9pm on Fox
During the final day of Vegas week, the judges see the dancers perform one last solo routine before deciding who will be in the Top 20 of this year’s competition.  One by one the dancers will take the stage and find out just who will be competition in Season 5 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Royal Pains | 10pm on USA
“Pilot”
When he loses his job fighting for a patient’s life, Dr. Hank Lawson escapes to the Hamptons with his brother and inadvertently becomes the area’s newest on-call doctor. (Note: the episode runs from 10pm until 11:17pm.  Set your DVRs accordingly)
On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Howard Stern, Mos Def
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: David Duchovny, Anna Friel, Bill Burr
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Kevin Bacon, Michael Irvin
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Kelly Ripa, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Amadou & Mariam
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Adrien Brody, the Airborne Toxic Event (R 5/14/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Ricki Lake, Chris Franjola, Bai Ling, Loni Love
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Idris Elba, the Ting Tings (R 4/27/09)

Told ya there was a lot to choose from.  Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight?

John Krasinski and Amy Poehler Present at the SAG Awards

Despite being just a stone’s throw away from Sunday’s SAG Awards I sadly wasn’t able to see them as they don’t air live on the West Coast.  However, thanks to ALL* of you who emailed me, I was able to see what I can only guess would have been my favorite moment of the night.

Here’s John Krasinski and Amy Poehler’s bit before presenting Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

*I would normally post the names of the fine GMMR readers who sent along the link but since I received 26 emails about this same topic, I thought I would say a collective ‘Gracias’.

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