Ducky's MOVING!

*Update links to: http://www.duckyxdale.com

So for a while now I've been toying with moving the site to my own domain and I finally just took the plunge. I hope you will come to the new site and check it out as I hope to update it more frequently. Click here to check out the new site (in progess)

Just so you know, the archives are not moving at this time. I hope to someday transfer them but I am putting up links to the month my month archives in the near future. I hope this make it easier eventually but to save time I just had to get on it and go live.

Enjoy and let me know what looks like crap or good, or what is not working for you. I'm new to Wordpress so it's taking me some time to get used to it.

Thanks, and see you on the otherside!

Cat Deeley Rings In Fox New Year

Don't forget folks, So You Think You Can Dance's very own brit host will ring in the New Year tonight on Fox! I don't know about you, but this all but solidifies that she will return for Season 3 next summer and definitely solidifies that America loves Cat!

Beginning tonight at 11pm (all time zones) catch Cat and what I'm sure will be a scandalous outfit! Love her.

Friday Night Lights Mini-Marathon TONIGHT

So friends, tonight over on NBC you have the chance to catch up on the three most recent episodes of the spectacular Friday Night Lights. Starting at 8pm you can watch as Smash hits an all time low, Sereson reaches an all time high, and his friends what's his name gives fashion advice! Brilliance.

This is a great opportunity to see what everyone's talking about and to gear you up for the return of FNL on January 3rd when Matt's father makes a surprise return visit from Iraq for two weeks, only to emerge as a man far removed from the heroic figure Matt remembered. Meanwhile, Street and Lyla begin to rekindle their relationship; Landry tutors an academically challenged Riggins; and Smash's girlfriend discloses a secret!

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Ducky's Top TV Moments 2006

TV MOMENTS

So it's really hard to pick a handful of moments that make up the best parts of television 2006 but I'll do my best. Plus, you know I'm forgetting a thousand of them as who can really remember all the moments that make us love tv over 365 days of a year and a couple dozen shows we watch? In short, these are the ones that stand out for me. Feel free to weigh in on yours.

*no particular order

- Jeffrey Dean Morgan lives and dies on both Grey's and Supernatural. He's just a tv gem.
- Ana Lucia and Libby are shot by Michael on LOST. I freaked!
- Ivan and Alison dance to Annie Lenox's "Why" on So You Think You Can Dance and I cry.
- "My Name Is Cassidy" - Beaver's swan song on the Season 2 finale of Veronica Mars.
- Opening Scene of LOST Season 3. We met Juliet in her own Wisteria living sitch.
- Alice stalking Dana in the car on The L Word.
- Any moment with Jade on America's Next Top Model Cycle 6. God she was brilliant.
- Andy and Jim's acapella Indigo Girls sing-a-long which led to my favorite term of the year: "Tuna, you gotta be kidding me!"
- The opening sequence of the premiere of Studio 60. Judd Hirsch's speech is superb.
- Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton play the best parents and couple (Friday Night Lights) since Sandy and Kirsten's OC heyday.

and finally, probably my favorite moment of the 2006 tv season...

The final 10 minutes of Battlestar Galactica Season 2's finale. It changed the tone and mood of the show and blew my frakkin' mind!

Here's to more great moments in 2007!

Christmas Specials and Holiday Viewings

I'm a psychotic Christmas fan. I usually call it Xmas, ensuring to take the Christ out of Christmas but regardless, I can sit here all day 365 days of the and listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas specials.

The number one favorite being a tie between A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rankin-Bass' Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. Both are sublime and amazing. And for as much as I dislike religion and the such, nothing gets me like the "meaning of Christmas" speech Linus Van Pelt gives toward the end of Charlie Brown... amazing!

So because I'm a Christmas freak, I thought I'd bring you some of the fun marathons and such that are taking place in the next 48 hours.

Obviously we start with the mother of all marathons, TBS's 24 hours of A Christmas Story. Still one of the best holiday films EVER! Who doesn't love Ralphie, Randy, The Bunny Suit, Farkas, The Bumpus' dogs, Schwartz, and Flick with that damn pole. Beginning December 24th at 8pm settle in with some cocoa and prepare to watch the FUDGING best movie!

ABC Family 12pm December 24th: 12 hour marathon of my favorite childhood animators, Rankin-Bass' famous holiday work. Now, the two best pieces of Rankin-Bass work are not present (Frosty and Rudolph) but you've gotta tune in for The Little Drummer Boy (12pm), Nestor (4:30), Jack Frost (6pm), Twas the Night Before Christmas (7:30), Santa Claus is Comin' To Town (8pm), The Year Without Santa Claus (9pm). God I love the Heat Meiser!

AMC has 18 hours of the original black and white classic Miracle on 34th Street. Watch Natalie Wood before she was Maria and before she was a floatin' in the water.

NBC has It's a Wonderful Life at 8pm on Christmas Eve. If you've ever wanted to box someone's ears, this will steer you in the other direction. Plus for all you tv freaks out there, if you ever wanted to know where thirtysomething and Once & Again creators Marshall Herskovitz and Ed Zwick got the closing tag "And Dance By The Light of The Moon" well, here's your chance! Merry Christmas Movie Theatre!

TVLand has a 24 hour classic tv episode marathon beginning 6pm Christmas Eve! The 24-hour event showcases holiday-themed episodes of Good Times, All in the Family, Cheers, Sanford and Son, Benson, Green Acres, Little House on the Prairie, Gunsmoke and more.

Others that must be seen if possible: The Bells of St. Mary's and another no-brainer... Christmas Vacation!

Merry Christmas Everyone

ABC Offers Some LOST Scoop (mild spoilers)

So, zap2it is reporting some LOST scoop for when the show returns on February 7th and beyond. Here is the description for the first episode back (and remember folks, we're repeat free until the finale):

Jack is in command, as the fate of one of The Others' lives rests in his hand. Meanwhile, Kate and Sawyer find an ally in one of The Others, and Juliet makes a shocking decision that could endanger her standing with her people.

They also let us know that in February we can expect to see another Pre-Crash Others moment on the island (with that creepy Ethan), we'll see Rousseau, her daughter, and the kid that was in the cage. Penny and Caleb from The OC show up as The Widmores on Valentines Day.

Lost returns February 7th at its new time, 10pm.

Ugly Betty Marathon: An Ugly New Year

Starting December 31st, ABC Family will broadcast an 11 hour Ugly Betty marathon! This is the start of their Be Ugly 07 campaign where ABC Family is asking America to be true to theirselves and to embrace the ugly.

I don't get it, but I dig that their playing Ugly Betty for 11 hours!

Jessica Simpson's a Bigger Idiot Than We Thought

According to AP, Jessica Simpson has requested that her second and I'm sure just as lousy performance of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" has been pulled from the December 26th telecast of the Kennedy Center Honors.

After all the fuss that was made in the media and all the videos we watched online, don't you think she's a jackass for trying to bury it? It's not like it wasn't a huge story on E! or a huge video on YouTube.

We all know about it Jess, this was your chance to right the wrong but obviously walking off stage a lighting rig must have fallen on her head and when she came to and rewatched the footage she realized what the rest of the world already had... SHE CAN'T SING!

It's a Christmas Miracle folks.

Day Break's Web Finish on Break

It seems that ABC.com has yet to post the final episodes of the recently canceled DAY BREAK as they said they would. According to TVGuide.com the hold up is in getting all the episodic music clearance. So, if you expected to spend your Christmas vacation watching Taye Diggs do the same thing over and over again, perhaps you could just watch the 24 hour Christmas Story marathon instead.

Ducky's Top Shows 2006

TV SHOWS

Well it's the end of the year and everyone with a blog, a column, a tv show, and sky writer is starting to put out their Top lists so I figured it was about time I got to mine. Usually I do the Top 10 of this and that.

I'm trying to keep it to just 10 but you know me... I'm all about excess so there is a strong possibility I will create some overflow. I'm basing my choices on how much a show entertained me, moved me, made me laugh, made me cry, had social relevance, or just plain kicked some ass!

Here they are folks, in alphabetical order:

1. Battlestar Galactica
2. Brothers & Sisters
3. Dexter
4. Everwood
5. Friday Night Lights
6. Grey's Anatomy
7. Heroes
8. Project Runway
9. So You Think You Can Dance
10. Studio 60 on the Sunset Boulevard


See, I did keep it to 10 but now I have to give the honorable mentions:
- Veronica Mars
- Supernatural
- The Office
- America's Next Top Model
- Lost
- How I Met Your Mother
- Top Chef
- The Closer
- Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
- Big Brother All Stars
- American Idol

Ducky's Shop Service Interruptions

I wanted to send a quick apology to those trying to visit my shop today. Cafepress has been getting attacked all day and have had to impose service interruptions which is causing you to not be able to access my wares.

Thanks to everyone trying to get through, and stick with it. Cafepress is currently investigating the issue and I'll let you know when it's resolved.

The Knights of Prosperity Gears Up For Premiere

ABC is pushing this show hard and why not? It's got a great premise and hello, it stars Donal Logue whom I love.

The Knights of Prosperity premieres January 3rd on ABC.

It had some good buzz back in the summer as we were gearing up for the fall. It got pushed to mid-season but if you're asking me it seems like it really could be a new hit for ABC. I mean, come on. Who wouldn't like to steal from Mick Jagger?

Here's a quick video to wet your appetite:



And here are some stills from the upcoming pilot episode which will air at 9:30 pm Monday, January 3rd.

all photos and video courtesy of ABC

CBS Shakes Up Monday... Again

As long as How I Met Your Mother stays put, I could care less what they do with the rest of the night. So, here's the rundown.

HIMYM will remain put at 8pm. The Class will have its season finale very shortly, and by shortly I mean March 5th. It will be replaced by Elaine's show, New Adventures of Old Christine. At 9 will still be the Ducky show, I mean the Jon Crier show Two and a Half Men. Then at 9:30 beginning February 5th (putting Christine on hiatus until March) will be the new show Rules of Engagement. Phew. Almost done.

Starting April 9th, Rules of Engagement will be replaced by The King of Queens which will air on Monday's at 9:30 until its finally put to rest forever. Thanks God, that way Leah Remini can go talk to the aliens full time. And by aliens I mean the Cruise's.

Breathe

SYTYCD | Travis Wall Update

So You Think You Can Dance is well over but those kids are still strutting their stuff. My BF Travis just finished up a multi-city teaching tour that came to Boston! He's also gearing up to move to the left coast and live with... wait for it... Jailbait Ivan. GMMR just passed out. Apparently Travis and Jailbait are BFF's. Not only will they be roommates, they're driving cross-country together in preparation of the move.

To keep the Matt Damon/Ben Affleck relationship in swing, they are also working together on a new instructional dance DVD coming out called IT'S ABOUT TIME. Travis will teach contemporary while the two collaborate on a new style of dance they've been working on. I'm sure its some hybrid contemporary/hip-hop. Whatever it is, I'm all over it.

Oh, and he cut and dyed his hair. It's brown, shorter and with a lightening bolt shaved into the side. ICE ICE BABY!

Twin Peaks Season 2 Finally Arrives on DVD

Twin Peaks Season 2 will finally hit the dvd shelves this spring folks! Your favorite Special Agent, favorite cherry stem knot tier, favorite best friend that doesn't think they buried you deep enough is finally coming to DVD on April 10, 2007.

I had the pleasure of attending a meet and greet along with a Q&A with Twin Peaks creator David Lynch at a special screening of his new monstrocity Inland Empire (don't see it, I beg of you to save the 3 hours of your life that will be wasted on it - and I am a huge Lynch fan so please consider my warning) and he claimed it was coming this Spring.

Now, dvdactive is reporting a date and box set artwork. Keep your fingers crossed that some dancing midget and a damn fine piece of pie are in our future!

Current TV : My New Favorite Network

So there is this little known but hugely amazing station called CURRENT. It's informative, it's entertaining, and it's incredibly ahead of its time and folks... it's interactive. The network airs predominantly socially conscious, politically motivated, diy-activist type programming broken into 30 minute "topic" blocks. It's completely viewer produced segments that run as an almost youtube-ish stream of consciousness but so well done it's like watching a bunch of mini-documentaries.

To me its almost as revolutionary as when MTV began in 1981 - it blew my mind. I love that a whole network is dedicated to social awareness and the interactive nature of today's youth.

That being said, last night they did a hysterical piece with a Jewish man wanting to learn about Christmas. Sure he could have talked with some folks, or even read a book but this being the technology age he wanted to see what history he could learn from YouTube! It's genius. He found a clip called "2001 Opening Christmas Presents in Menifee" and sweet Jesus, did he learn the meaning of Christmas.

Watch and say it with me... ASPARAGUS... YEAH!









Brilliance

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2006

So I just caught the re-air of VS's 2006 show and I have a few comments. I will first and foremost state that I absolove people strutting their stuff on a runway. I find it to be one of the best things in life; to watch a model slam down a runway with a fierce look of superiority and contempt for all the ugly people while staying on beat with the music is quite possibly heaven. That's why as a gay man, I like to watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show every year. Oh, that and I love that they use the Olympics real motion glide cams that follow the models from the floor up. It's way hot.

Now, I like the beautiful people just as much as the next guy but I do not ever want to see them talk or even show one ounce of personality again. Is that sexist? Does that count if I'm gay? Who can tell. Seriously though, watching Adriana Lima try to speak is like listening to a robot from 1980 try to translate code. It's harsh. It's not sexy at all. Straight men must fast forward through all that stuff. They Sookie it. I did too boys, I did too. Shut your hole and walk that tight little ass down that runway and look void of emotion! That's what I'm here to see.

I'm not here to see rat face Gisele talk about her first and only love. I'm not here to see these nameless size zeros make cute faces. Cute faces are not for the runway, their for print ads. Go work at JC Penney's if you want to be cute... the runway is for ruthless bitches and I've got no time for pleasant. Hips, Hips, Slam, Slam.

That being said... Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurova, Alessandra Ambrosia, and Selita Ebanks can walk the shit out of a runway! Amazing to watch these girls slam through all that glitter and the glass shards. Hot!

Um, also hot. JT. Justin Timberlake is one sexy mutha! He has indeed brought the SexyBack. Sorry Scooter, I really do think this honor goes to JT and not you. I do see these shackles and yes honey I am your slave...

My Boys Has 9 More Boys in Waiting

TBS has just given the pretty darn good show My Boys an additional order of 9 more episodes that will air over this summer. I'm really glad this show is catching on. I find it to be a show that given time it will really come into its own. Right now there are some moments that don't always work but as we mentioned in our most recent podcast, both GMMR and I really enjoy it.

For those of you wanting to catch up, keep an eye out because it looks like TBS is going to run a mini-marathon which then leads into a 3 night extravaganza of My Boys ending with the mid-season finale on December 28th.

Take the time to catch up and take the time to look past the incredibly annoying sports analogies.

Idol Plans Mid-Season Twist

According to TVGuide, American Idol is trying to find a way to keep Idol fresh after so many years and their big answer to freshness? A MID-SEASON TWIST!

Now I don't know about you but there are only a couple twists that will fly in my book...

- A mistake is discovered and Chris Daughtry is really the winner of last season's competition.
- There will be a cross over episode and the So You Think You Can Dance kids are joining the show.
- Cat Deely is taking over as host.
- Dunkleman is coming back as a man-on-the-street reporter... because ya know, he lives on the street.
- Simon is getting a breast reduction surgery.
- Paula is revealed to be a robot and the real Paula has been living in Emilio Estevez's forced to sing Hush Hush over and over and over and over again.
- Randy really has the vocabulary of a master of linguistics.
- Seacrest finally comes out.

What do you think of the big mid-season twist?

The Staircase Goes From Real Life to Lifetime

I used to live in Cary (Raleigh suburb) North Carolina and my great friend Jennifer lived in Durham and worked for a newspaper called The Durham Herald Sun. Right after I moved to Boston, the Herald Sun became the center of attention as one of its writers (also a novelist) was accused of murdering his wife. It was a huge media frenzy and it was incredibly fascinating. His name was Michael Peterson and he is one amazingly scary sociopath. Or is he? Peterson claimed that his wife fell down the staircase and died. Forensic experts and even some of his children questioned that theory.

A couple years ago, a documentary was released that chronicled the whole incident and the two years of trial that Michael Peterson underwent. The documentary was aired as an 8 part series on strong SUNDANCE called THE STAIRCASE.

The trial was held and it just got crazier and more scary as the evidence and incidents in his past come to light. I won't spoil any of it but seriously a Hollywood screenwriter couldn't have written a story this good. It's an amazing ride through some really person issues, some gruesome pictures, reenactments, and a thrilling (if not terrifying) portrait of a sociopath.

The Staircase is now available not only on DVD but also on iTunes. It is a must-see. Seriously folks, you will never see a murder trial or a suspect this fascinating for years to come. It's gripping. Please download the show and watch it because guess what?

Lifetime Networks has greenlit a tv movie called The Staircase Murders starring Treat Williams (Everwood we still miss you), Samaire Armstrong (Anna we still miss you), and Kevin Pollak.

I cannot wait!

Click here to download The Staircase

Veronica Mars' Gia works it 'Til Death

Where did we last see Gia over on Veronica Mars? I don't remember. Some I'm sure think that she went down with Mayor Woody but in reality (tv reality that is) I think she survived, right? Well regardless, the actress that plays Gia just got a new gig on a major network!

Krysten Ritter joins the cast of Fox's 'Til Death playing Brad Garrett's sassy cynical daughter Allison.

"Daddy's Girl" airs Thursday, December 21st at 8pm. Eddie (Brad Garrett) and Joy (Joely Fisher) are excited for their daughter Allison (Krysten Ritter) to come home for the holidays, but Eddie is perplexed when she turns to Joy for comfort after an unexpected break-up. When Eddie tries to impress Allison at the Woodcock’s (Kat Foster and Eddie Kaye Thomas) New Year’s Eve Party with his new cheerful outlook on life, Allison soon realizes that she liked her dad better when he was pessimistic and angry.

CBS & Rob Stewart Wish You A Sexy Holiday... for Children

Okay, so Rod is soooo not bringing the SexyBack but he is doing a good deed this holiday season. Having a permanent home for the holidays isn't the reality for the half million children currently living in the foster care system in the U.S.

Enter Rod Stewart, Idol's Katharine McPhee, Five For Fighting, John Legend, Angie Harmon, Rene Russo, Jeri Ryan, and Melina Kanakaredes.

In the Spirit of the Season, “The 8th Annual A Home for the Holidays with Rod Stewart” continues to Help Foster Children Find Adoptive Homes, Dec. 22 on CBS.

Last year, the “Children Waiting” segment on the special featured 12 children from ages 4-15. As a result of the show, every one of them now has an adoptive home. Please help again this holiday season by spreading word of this incredible event and make the holidays amazing for everyone!

Click here for a clip from the show

Day Break in on Permanent Hiatus

Well its day break and you've gotta believe that it is...

Sorry I was having a Barry Manilow moment. Folks, the 12 of you out there watching Day Break will be sad about this news. IT'S ON PERMANENT BREAK. Pull immediately from the schedule.

Don't worry though, you'll be able to catch the remaining episodes that fulfill its 13 episode season online over at abc.com.

Now, Taye Diggs stick to just being plain pretty.

TV Shirts For The Holidays

I know this should have gone out a while ago, but I just had time to work on getting this out to you all. Thanks to everyone that has been interested in my designs and supporting our favorite shows!

In time for the holidays, I bring you the holiday designs that are available at Ducky's Shop!



Hope you enjoy all the goodies related to our favorite shows! Big Brother (even though its so not summer, we can still remember), Battlestar Galactica, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, How I Met Your Mother, Lost, The Office, and Veronica Mars!

Veronica Mars: TV's Smartest Gal

The big arts and entertainment newspaper here in Boston (and in other metro areas now) is The Boston Phoenix. Its a great weekly that give you all the information on music,movies, tv, art, theatre, etc. but it also has great columnists for politics, current events, etc.

I was pleasantly surprised yesterday when I opened it to see Kristen Bell! It's a great article on the 2 Smartest (and smart-assed) shows featuring smart women on television Veronica Mars and 30 Rock.

Click on the picture to read the article.

"Presenting itself as a smart-ass Nancy Drew, Veronica Mars
is perhaps the quickest, brainiest, snappiest show on TV."

Lost 2007 Promos (Spoiler)

So it's still like a year away but here's a preview of LOST (returning Feb. 7, 2007) and guess who's back? CINDY THE STEWARDESS! We've wondered where the hell she disappeared to since The Other 48 Days back in Season 2. Guess who might be an Other?



God Matthew Fox is one hot man when he's angry. Loves him.


Lost Moment #4



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Lost Moment #2



Lost Moment #1

My Grammy Moment

So, do you wanna sing with Justin Timberlake at The Grammy's in February? No - I didn't think so. But would you like to watch someone sing someone else's song while in the same building as Justin Timberlake and the rest of the biggest singers and songwriters of today?

If you'd like to do either, keep reading. MY GRAMMY MOMENT is an online competition to find an unsigned (neither indie nor major label) singer to submit videos that will be voted on by the internet viewing public over the next 9 weeks.

Starting tonight, aspiring singers can submit videos through Yahoo Music and a Grammy Blue Ribbon Panel (do they also do pies) will pick the Top 12 performers who will then compete to sing with JT. The Top 12 will be announced on January 8th at which time its up to us America! We pick which overgrown Jean Benet moves on.

Submission Information:
December 15 (after 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT): Singers, at least 18-years of age or older, U.S. residents only, who have never been signed to an independent or major record label, submit a 60-second video of themselves singing one of the following GRAMMY-winning songs only (must be a cappella with no music or background track whatsoever):
o "If I Ain't Got You" (originally performed by Alicia Keys)
o "Breathe" (originally performed by Faith Hill)
o "Come To My Window" (originally performed by Melissa Etheridge)
o "What's Love Got To Do With It" (originally performed by Tina Turner)
o "Dance With My Father" (originally performed by Luther Vandross)
o "Cry Me A River" (originally performed by Justin Timberlake)
o "Respect" (originally performed by Aretha Franklin)
o "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" (originally performed by Whitney Houston)
o "Vision of Love" (originally performed by Mariah Carey).

Videos should be submitted and uploaded to Yahoo! Music, no later than Jan. 3, 2007

Battlestar Galactica "The Eye of Jupiter"

Tonight is the mid-season finale of Season 3 Battlestar Galactica. It's already been a surreal trip through time and space this season so Gods only know what comes next. Well, the Gods and the writers, cast, and crew as they are wrapping up filming on the season finale of Season 3 shortly.

"The Eye of Jupiter" will hopefully once again change the course of Battlestar and push it towards the back half and if we're lucky towards Earth. Having just made their way to the algae planet, the crew of Galactica will search for the "Eye of Jupiter" which rumor has it holds the Temple of Five which will direct them to the 13th Colony... EARTH! Too bad the Cylons are also hot on the trail of the Temple of Five. Which one gets it first? We'll find out tonight.

Directed by the mastermind visionary behind some of BSG's biggest episodes, Michael Rymer (Kobol's Last Gleaming, Pegasus, Ressurection, and Lay Down Your Burdens), we can only hope it blows my frakkin' mind as each of those episodes (many being mid-season and season finales) did!

Also tonight, let's see how Sharon feels when she realizes her daughter is still alive and in danger. Will Adama or Roslin risk it all by revealing the truth? Will Sharon go crazy and frak shit up?

Remember tonight is the last time you'll catch a new episode of Battlestar Galactica on Friday nights. Starting in January, BSG moves to Sunday's at 10pm.

Here's a preview:



And here is an exclusive clip from "The Eye of Jupiter"


I can't wait!

Nathan Fillion (aka Capt. Mal) Goes Death Race

Okay so it's not Death Race 2007 but damn it could be! The amazing Nathan Fillion, last seen playing Kate's ex-hubby on LOST (the amazing Capt. Mal on Firefly/Serenity and the creepy preacher on Buffy)just rejoined the mid-season replacement show he once abandoned.

DRIVE, created by Tim Minear (Firefly, Angel, and Wonderfalls) the show follows an underground cross-country race and it's participants. If the original cast stays intact it's gonna be one hell of a show! Brian Bloom (loved your ass on OZ and your eyes in the 80s), Shawn Hatosy (The Faculty, In & Out), Melanie Lynskey (Two and a Half Men, Heavenly Creatures), Taryn Manning, and Alan Ruck among others are among those cast in what could be quite the thrill ride of a show!

The Office "The Benihana Christmas"

True story folks, I swear on all that is Christmas and all of my awesome (hopefully) presents... True Story. Last night was at the Xmas party for the art house theatre I work for. My friend Nancy (who BTW loves HEROES) came in about an hour late, walked over to the table I was sitting at and sat down next to me.

She reaches into her sidebag and pulls out a Dry-Erase marker. She removes the cap and draws a black line down my arm. "What the hell was that for?" I asked. She looked at me and said I'd find out soon enough and let out an evil chuckle.

All night I kept waiting for the mark on my arm to make sense. She showed it to our friend Sarah and she almost fell out of her seat with laughter. WTF! I start getting annoyed because I seriously have the patience of a fruit fly. Nancy said I needed to wait and in time it would be revealed for all its awesomeness.

I got home from the party at about 11:45 and sat down with some Harney and Sons Holiday Tea, lit the tree and reached for the remote. I selected The Office's 1 hour Christmas show. About 35 minutes later I let out THE BIGGEST LAUGH on earth. A laugh that should not happen at 12:20am. Brilliance. The moment in the show was brilliant but the moment in the restaurant earlier was even more so. Nancy my friend, I tip my hat to you as do all of The Office blogger folks out there!

Okay, onto the show. Not that I can talk about it too much because this episode was definitely on that will reveal its genius the more its watched. There were so many subtle moments and smart gags happening that I really need to see them again to reprocess the funny. I will say that I loved the episode and think it might be one of the best this season. It was not laugh out loud funny but it was high cringe factor funny which is always better than the gaffaw moments. And, it was a little sad - was it not?

I felt horrible for Michael Scott when his Christmas Carol broke up with him. You knew it was coming but sweet lord when he photoshopped his head onto her old family holiday photo you just wanted to die! It was so horrible and insensitive and he just doesn't get it. In Michael's little mind he's doing a very sweet and family thing - painful! I love Steve Carrell. His canceling Christmas is sooooo great. I enjoyed every second of Andy's pick-me-up lunch at Benihana! I loved his "new girlfriend" - both of them. And of course I almost died with joy over the marking of the correct "new girlfriend" so he could tell her apart from the other asian girl. Horribly racist, but pretty brilliant on his part.

Before I forget... Creed taking from the Toy Drive box. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I love that they continue his cleptomaniac storyline in little bits here and there. The reason I thought of this is because I just got back from going to Starbucks with my friend Shelly and we walked by the Food Drive box on our floor and there was really nice spaghetti sauce and pasta in there and she goes "Oh, now I know what I'm having for dinner... though I wish it was Angel Hair instead of regular spaghetti." Yeah, these are the people I hang out with so I can appreciate Creed!

One of the best moments of the night was Pam and Karen bonding over their hatred of Angela and the creation of a second party planning committee. It was cute. It was like middle school. Pam finally found someone her age to hang out with, someone with similar interests... in Jim Halper. That poor boy looked so terrified through most of the episode. His worst nightmare - Pam and Karen becoming friends. He doesn't do well with the love triangle as we all know. I did however appreciate the stand he took as #2 in the Office!

Another favorite moment was Pam's gift to Jim. How amazing that for months now she's been sending Dwight messages from the CIA! Genius! It's so JAM it's not even funny. Her present was that he gets to pick Dwight's big assignment. It was so hard to watch the joy on her face and his turn so quickly as he realizes maybe he shouldn't be doing these pranks with Pam anymore now that he's dating Karen. Sure he disguised it as a work related new position of authority-wouldn't be right scenario but deep down we know it's because of Karen. So sad. Poor Pam. But luckily folks, in the end it all paid off! Jim sent Dwight his final instructions from the CIA. The last we see is Dwight on the rooftop of a building ready to be picked up by helicopter. At the last minute he gets a text saying to abort the mission and to throw away his cell phone. And that he does my friends. JAM WINS!

Other great moments:
- The tension when Stanley stood to decide which party to attend.
- Karen telling Pam that Roy's cute and that Pam should date him. Hella awkward. I love that not all the information has come out yet.
- "Why would I be disappointed?"
- Andy's wingman luncheon
- The used bike
- Oh God, The Goose! I almost forgot about the goose
- The Karaoke cord in the planter
- James Blunt's "Good bye My Lover"
- Sandals, "All Inclusive!"
- Using the Nutcracker's base
- Ryan's endless excuses
- Dwight holding Angela's hand
- Pam felling bad for Angela
- Oscar's return: "too soon"

And finally folks, my favorite moment of the evening...
Angela: "And maybe some green streamers..."
Phyllis: "I thought green was kinda whorish?"
Angela: "No, orange is!"
Poor Phyllis, wearing the orange. The woman cannot catch a break! I love Angela so much. She's amazing and I love that there is no reasoning behind her cruelty. So to celebrate the holiday's and Angela's cruelty I present you with this Office Xmas Design!

Orange Is The New Whorish Green

America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 (and 9)

*Update links to: http://duckyxdale.com/2006/12/14/americas-next-top-model-season-8-9/

So I've moved the ANTM discussion to my new site where all of the Season 8 talk will continue and obviously all the talk about Tyra's whack ass and whether or not Cari Dee deserved to win from Season 7. Click the picture about to continue the discussion.

Golden Globes Nomination 2007!

This will tell you how ridiculously insane and busy my world has been lately... I didn't even know that the Golden Globes nominations were coming out. Never crossed my mind. I am a really really bad TV Blogger. I keep making excuses but it boils down to time. Not having any. Not even watching shows until days later when its too late to write about them, etc.

Here folks are the Golden Globe nominees for the television. The Globes will be awarded on January 15th!

TV Series, Drama
24
Big Love
Grey's Anatomy
Heroes
Lost

Lead Actor, TV Drama
Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Hugh Laurie (House)
Bill Paxton (Big Love)
Kiefer Sutherland (24)

Lead Actress, TV Drama
Patricia Arquette (Medium)
Edie Falco (The Sopranos)
Evangeline Lilly (Lost)
Ellen Pompeo (Grey's)
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)

TV Series, Comedy
Desperate Housewives
Entourage
The Office
Ugly Betty
Weeds

Lead Actor, TV Comedy
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Zach Braff (Scrubs)
Steve Carell (The Office)
Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl)
Tony Shalhoub (Monk)

Lead Actress, TV Comedy
Marcia Cross (Housewives)
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Avdentures of Old Christine)
Mary-Louis Parker (Weeds)

Best Miniseries or TV-Movie
Bleak House
Broken Trail
Elizabeth I
Mrs. Harris
Prime Suspect: The Final Act

Best Actor, Miniseries or TV-Movie
André Braugher (Thief)
Robert Duvall (Broken Trail)
Michael Ealy (Sleeper Cell: American Terror)
Chiwetel Ejiofor (Tsunami, the Aftermath)
Ben Kingsley (Mrs. Harris)
Bill Nighy (Gideon's Daughter)
Matthew Perry (The Ron Clark Story)

Best Actress, Miniseries or TV-Movie
Gillian Anderson (Bleak House)
Annette Bening (Mrs. Harris)
Helen Mirren (Elizabeth I)
Helen Mirren (Prime Suspect: The Final Act)
Sophie Okonedo (Tsunami)

Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV-Movie
Thomas Haden Church (Broken Trail)
Jeremy Irons (Elizabeth I)
Justin Kirk (Weeds)
Masi Oka (Heroes)
Jeremy Piven (Entourage)

Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or TV-Movie
Emily Blunt (Gideon's Daughter)
Toni Collette (Tsunami)
Katherine Heigl (Grey's Anatomy)
Sarah Paulson (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip)
Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds)


Go Sarah Paulson, KHeigl, The Piv, Michael C. Hall, America Ferrera, Hiro and HEROES! Those in RED are who I am excited about not who I want to win or who I think will win. We'll get to that as the time closes in.

How great to see some new faces in the mix this year! Let's hope at Emmy time it's similar. And God Bless The Queen, Helen Mirren, she is amazing! I love that she's competing against herself in the Best Actress category. Plus, she got a nod for The Queen! Can I get an AMEN that Raymond went off the air so we're spared the horse crap that was always their zillion nominations. Honey, EVERYBODY DID NOT LOVE RAYMOND! I frakkin' hated it.

Over on the movie side, YOU GO JENNIFER HUDSON! Our ex-Idol got a nom for Supporting Actress from Dreamgirls.

Ducky & GMMR Podcast #1.03 (Part 2)

Part 2 of the epic Podcast 1.03 is up and ready for your listening. We know it's really long and a lot to ask of you to listen to both Parts 1 & 2 with a final run (or should we say "fun") time of over an hour but listen in spurts if needed.

We appreciate all the feedback you give us and would love more. Please leave comments here or at GMMR and please leave us some feedback on our iTunes page. You can also email comments to podcast @ duckyxdale.com

Here we go folks... Part 2 of Podcast #3!

Click Here to Download 1.03 (Part 2)

Part 2 of the Podcast #3 saga finishes up. Finally this epic chatfest ends. We promise to never ramble this long again.

Ducky and GMMR pick up where they left off and lead us into the biggest night in TV, Thursday!

Thursday
-The Office
-Ugly Betty
-Grey's Anatomy
*technical difficulties cuts off discussion but really nothing is missed.

Friday
-Battlestar Galactica

Sunday
-Brothers & Sisters

Ducky & GMMR Podcast #1.03 (Part 1)

Dan and Kathie are back!
Seriously.

Could it have been longer?
Doubtful.

But I'm happy to report we made up for the lack of podcasts by talking way too much about all of our favorite shows. So much so that we had to split it into 2 podcasts... yeah, we talked THAT much. We promise to never do so again - so here folks, is Part 1 of Podcast #3!

Click Here to Download 1.03 (Part 1)

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Ducky and GMMR cover the days of the week staring with:

Monday
-How I Met Your Mother
-Heroes (could we love it more)
-Studio 60

Tuesday
-Gilmore Girls
-Friday Night Lights
-Veronica Mars (Myster Arc #1)
-My Boys

Wednesday
-America's Next Top Model (Cycle 7 Finale)
-Top Chef

Stay tuned for Part 2 when we cover the rest of the week!

Battlestar Galactica "The Passage"

I'm super excited for tonight's Battlestar as tonight, Battlestar and Buffy collide! Jane Espenson has written tonight's episode titled "The Passage."

That's big news for all of us geeks out there because Jane did a incredible job carrying on Joss Whedon's vision as Co-Executive Producer and Writer on Buffy from 1998-2003. She wrote some of my favorites "Double Meat Palace" and "I Was Made To Love You" with the Buffybot!

"The Passage" works as a lead-in episode to next week's mid-season finale and Battlestar's final airing on a Friday night. Come the new year Battlestar will air on Sunday's at 10pm.

Often Starbuck nemesis Kat is a main focus in this episode as she plays a big role in leading the Colonial Fleet to the passage to Earth. Whether she's successful or not is to be determined.

Also tonight, starvation hits the fleet as their food processing machines become contaminated. Seriously, what did these people do to deserve the crap lives they have. Damn. Cylons aren't bad enough? You gotta throw in starvation? Give a brother a frakkin' break!

Here is an advance scene from "The Passage"



Can we just take a moment to talk about how incredible last week's episode "Unfinished Business" was? There was so much information that we learned not only about relationships but about life on New Caprica in the 8 months before the Cylons came. Adama and Roslin became closer though I'll argue it to the death with my co-workers that they did not have a sexual relationship. They just really enjoy each others company and they are confidants and friends. I love their relationship and its one of my favorite things about BSG. We also learned why Lee and Kara were so standoff-ish with each other in the finale of Season 2.

The use of flashbacks within the "dancing" scenes were superb. I was actually in tears when I finally understood the chronological order of flashbacks and that Lee walking by Kara and her taking a breath was right after Lee found out she married Anders. CRUSHING, HEARTBREAKING! Gods, they just frakked and proclaimed their love for each other. She freaks and marries Anders because she's an emotional jackass. I was devastated. The brutality in the ring was hard to watch but only because of the end result. I love these two and hope one day they are together and damnit in those final worn out moments I was mush.

Let's watch again!

How I Met Your Mother "How Lily Stole Christmas"

HIMYM just seems to be getting funnier with each episode. I abso-adored Robin Sparkles and this show made me like Wayne Brady (who I find to be the most annoying man on earth - except his appearance on this show) and that's a tall task my friends.

Alyson Hannigan has always been one of my favorite comedic actresses and I've been a die hard fan since Day 1 of Buffy when she was just wee-bit Willow. Monday night's Christmas themed episode looks to be one of her finest moments.

When Ted goes a step too far and calls Lily a very un-Christmas like name more than jingle bells will be flying. It's a good old fashioned Holiday Retaliation episode!

Click here for a brief clip.

Studio 60 "The Christmas Show"

In my humble ho-ho-ho-pinion I think that Studio 60 only gets better with time. Since NBC has taken the leap of faith and given Studio 60 a full season I feel like the writers are now able to focus on making a more even script that is a little less heavy handed and a little more jovial while working on character development instead of leftist rants.

The Nevada Day episodes were just superb and a real highlight for me. I've grown to love Nate Corddry and somehow, someway Amanda Peet's Jordan McDeere has become my new favorite TV character. She's so refreshing as this almost fish out of water newbie exec that still wants to rule the roost with a balls to the way approach. Too bad she has a few folks above her and beside her to answer to. I think the show is always at its finest when Jordan is on the defensive and being a strong willed and highly opinionated female. Her smart-ass ways make for incredible television even if at times they are far-stretched.

Last week's B-12 episode featured one of the best speeches/interactions on the show to date (the obvious best speech being Judd Hirsch's opening Network-esque monologue). Jordan finally agrees to an interview to counter-attack the media attention that her ex-husband is getting from promoting his book. She's to play the straight/even/controlled Executive who is above her Ex's antics but who is not afraid to address the rumors. In her meeting with a TIME reporter it quickly goes sour. Her sarcastic answers annoy the report and her insistance on being unapologetic for her private life lends to this:

Jordan: "We had a lifestyle and we were together and I regret both of those things..."

The Reporter presses Jordan and he says that there are rumors about her lifestyle which just angers her so she demands specific reports or specific rumors...

Reporter: "There is talk among people in the industry. It has been reported that..."
Jordan: "The talk among the people in the industry - and that was absolutely penetrating specificity - it hasn't been reported, it's been created; The same way it just was a moment ago. Stories need conflict, that's understandable, except reporters aren't supposed to be storytellers - stop trying to entertain me!"
Reporter: "You don't like the Press."
Jordan: "By 'The Press' you mean a lot of people - so let me be specific - I DON'T LIKE YOU. I don't think you've spoken to a single person that's unhappy with my job performance. I think you're reporting on what you and the guy in the cube next to you were talking about at lunch and that makes you a hairdresser and a cockfight promoter."

SLAM! A HAIRDRESSER AND A COCKFIGHT PROMOTER! The best line ever! I Heart Jordan McDeere.


This week's Christmas episode was full of incredible tongue-in-cheek shots at the commercialism and the de-christianizing of Christmas. I loved how Simon and Tom were able to corrupt Lucy and Darius as time wore on in the writers room. Poking holes in the mythology of Christmas, the origins, the three wise men, etc. was hysterical. It was the antithesis of what Matt wanted out of the group and acted as an obvious cultural statement but it never felt heavy handed. It was played for humor and intelligence. It's what the show is becoming and I couldn't be happier.

We got to see a little into Harriet's life without focusing on her Religion or the ramifications of her beliefs. Sarah Paulson is just great in this role and contrary to what my friend Nancy says, I find Harriet to be incredibly complex and I want more of her storyline developed.

I almost died at the To Catch a Predator spoof they did with Santa! It was possibly the funniest satire sketch we've seen on any show in years. The scariest thing was Nate Corddry sounding exactly like Chris Hansen. Shockingly good.

I wasn't sure about the whole New Orleans Musicians subplot but in the end it worked. I was a little teary, I'm man enough to admit it. O' Holy Night is one of my favorite holiday songs and I find it to be incredibly sad. Throw it into the Studio 60 realm with the New Orleans tribute and actual musicians and damn, I was a noodle.

Watch for yourself:


My Christmas Wish is for Studio 60 to find a wider audience so we can forever embrace the increasing brilliance of this show.

Kim Whitley on Fox's Standoff

I've never once seen Fox's Standoff but watched almost a full episode the other night. I found it to be pretty entertaining. I love me some Gina Torres so it was great seeing her do some work again and I'll always have a soft spot for Ron Livingston. What really caught my attention though was their special guest star this week.

A sassy number that made me stop dead in my tracks because she holds a special place in my comedy heart. Kim Whitley was the center of all the attention for Standoff's hostage crisis this week and I frakkin' love her. If you're wondering who the hell Kim Whitley is, well she will forever be known in my eyes as the prostitute Larry David picked up on a Season 4 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm just so he could ride in the HOV lane to get to a baseball game. It's one of the best episodes of the series and sweet jesus, Kim Whitley is brilliant in it!

If you've not seen the episode of CYE, I beg of you to rent it or see if it's on HBO On Demand because you will be crying. And just a warning... she will take her titty out if need be. BRILLIANCE!

That's all.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 7 Winner Is...

Cari Dee

Well folks, Cycle 7 was not ANTM's best but it sure provided hours and hours of entertainment and really solidified itself as The CW's main staple. I thoroughly enjoyed this cycle even though I thought it was was lacking a clear winner set of knock out winners at the beginning.

If you recall, I had originally picked AJ as my winner and Cari Dee was in my Top 3 as was Melrose (and those twins dipped in and out week to week). When AJ turned into a flop, it was clear that the two favorites were Cari Dee and Melrose. They were also my Top 2 though you know I loved me some twins and still think deep down that one of them would have been more of a model than Cari Dee or Melrose will ever be. They just have this edgy androgenous look to them that is so fashion as where Cari Dee and Melrose look like pretty blonde "everyday" models. Nothing special.

That being said... Congratulations to Cari Dee who managed in the end to have multiple meltdowns, reveal she was suicidal, and showed us the face of evil on that final runway showdown. She worked hard; as hard as Melrose and I was happy to see either of them win.

I was sitting at GMMR's house while watching the finale (she'll claim she knew Cari Dee would win all along, but in truth her "all along" was only that hour because the girl had never seen the show before) and man we were rolling at some of the crazy finale moments. The boobs on Tyra, Ms. Jay's always insane antics, the ridiculous color of Jay Manual's hair which just gets crazier and crazier silver each week, the explaination of Cycle 6 winner's name change "I'm now Dani" - um, okay. But we never laughed more than when Cari Dee and Melrose had that fierce stare down and Cari Dee's heel ripped right through Melrose's dress! High-sterical because the second Melrose got off stage she pitched a fit. Girl, pull it together already its so not like Cari tried to sabotage you. Deal.

I also realized that I don't think there has ever been a final two that hated each other as much as Cari Dee and Melrose did. Usually there is some sense of comraderie and friendship in those final moments; maybe some hand holding even. Not between these two. After Cari Dee was announced there was not even a "congratualtions" or a fake hug or nothing. I appreciated that. They both stayed true blue bitch! It was refreshing.

Before I end, could Twiggy have said "Loose Canon" one more time? Seriously it was OOC. Twiggy, we get it - damn girl.

My two favorite lines of the night are below:

Ms. Jay (talking about Cari Dee's runway show): "She was Runway Bride of Chucky"

Jay Manual: "I think everyone at this table is unpredictible..."
Tyra: "Child, I ain't unpredictible. You know I'm gonna have a hair weave, a bunch of make up on, and a dress cinched up at my waist."


Next week is ANTM: British Invasion - which is? Who knows but I'll tune in.

Until Cycle 8 which at this time has no air date due to the story editor/writers strike that took place during the summer and beginning of Cycle 7. They've begun filming and may have actually even finished but come January, Beauty and The Geek takes the place of ANTM. Here's to hoping the springtime brings us more Tyra and more crazy ass beauties.

Heroes | Chapter Eleven "Fallout"

It's been like a year since the mid-season finale of HEROES but you know what folks... I'm a busy guy and I haven't had time to watch it twice so I didn't want to comment until I could completely formulate thoughts and theories and speculations and such but I just can't wait any longer. I just have to wing it.

I got flack for saying it was an "amazing" episode from a fellow blogger based on Ali Larter's lack of acting talent. I have to however defend myself to say that I don't even take her storyline or character into account when I think of the show as a whole. Sure, she's supposedly important in the grand scheme of things but I choose to ignore her when talking about how great things are going on the show. I don't hate her character or storyline but I can't say I love it either... or that we couldn't all live without it. I just kind of ignore the bad parts related to her and her story and move on from there.

And moving on - HOW AMAZING WAS THAT EPISODE MONDAY NIGHT? It was a thrill ride almost from beginning to end. It's what a mid-season finale should be. It answered some questions or resolved some issues while opening up a huge can of questions and possibilities going forward.

The most emotional storyline was the aftermath of HOMECOMING for Claire Bennett, our beloved cheerleader. The girl just saw her friend get murdered, realized that she was the actual target, found another person with superpowers, came out to her Father (HRG), realized her Father already knew, and finally found a best friend in Zach. Life was looking up. Her Father agreed to talk with her little brother Lyle because he found out a couple weeks ago - too bad the Haitian got to him instead. Freaked out, she runs to her new best friend and only other confidant in the world Zach... too bad the Haitian got to him too. Her only friend only remembers her being a complete bitch to him and having not spoken to him since 6th grade. It was a devastating blow and I was crushed for her. My heart sank when she realized she had lost her little gay best friend. SANK I TELL YOU! Poor Claire. She calls her Father and he tells her he'll be home shortly. Then whammo! The Haitian comes into the room and FINALLY SPEAKS! He tells her that even though he's been ordered by HER FATHER to ERASE her, he wont! In that moment, Claire realizes that her Father has not only erased her brother's memory, Zach's memory but that he's been erasing her Mother's memory for years now! A jigga what?

After 11 weeks, The Haitian speaks and obviously has a different agenda. A different agenda from whom though? All along I kind of thought that H.R.G. had created this rag-tag group of heroes hunters with their own powers because he had a certain objective in mind. He was the ringleader. Monday night we discovered that he in fact is NOT the ringleader. So who is? Linderman? Someone we've yet to meet?

To stick with the Bennett-esque storyline, how sad was it that Eden had to die? I was happy to see Nora Z. working after her long absent Everwood stint and her work in BRICK... too bad she was not long for the Heroes' earth. I loved that she went out with a bang though. She was fed up with the direction her group was taking and she wanted Sylar dead. She suggested this much to H.R.G. and he said that the higher ups want him alive. So, before she plays the sacrificial lamb she sets Isaac free and provides him with a cell phone, then she makes her way to the cell that binds Sylar and his powers. Her plan is to convince Sylar to shoot himself; he has another plan.

I don't know if Sylar chose to not use his powers while in the cell or if he only discovered his powers worked when Eden showed up to off him. Regardless, he used his Hannibal Lecter/Jedi Mind Trick and pulled her little pixie ass through the glass. Claiming he was going to devour her powers, Eden instead ensured he would never take on her abilities by blowing her own brains all over the room. You go girl!

Speaking of girls... um, Niki's going to jail but I'm sure not for long. Jessica has no issue with just blowing away some cops and freeing herself. That, I'm sure about. If we didn't already see the flash forward to the explosion in NYC I'd hope that Niki was the first HERO we lost. Obviously someone has to die so why not kill Niki/Jessica? Ali Larter is not working for some reason. I like her as one or the other but her playing both comes across as an episode of PASSIONS. It's hokey. If Niki wants to save the world, she'll rid it of Jessica and the only good way to do that is to kill herself. Make it so.

I so don't want Peter or Nathan to die though. Bless these two boys. Manorexic Nathan is quite the tough nut to crack. In the flashfoward at the end of the episode... you know the one.

It's where we see a deserted street in NYC and all the HEROES are there. Matt's in his cop uniform ushering everyone away from Peter who stands in the middle of the street looking bewildered and dazed. Claire comes running up and is mouthing "I'm sorry" over and over then Nathan comes storming out of his election office. To me it looks as if they are all fleeing not only because of what's about to happen to Peter but also from Nathan who at this point looks like a crazy man. Then Peter starts to shake and shimy before his hands begin to glow red followed by his body! I WAS FREAKING OUT! Peter is the one that explodes and levels NYC! Is Claire saying sorry because this is about to happen or because she led someone to him or she brought Radioactive Man into the mix? Is Radioactive Man in the mix at all? Is he nearby, hence Peter's ability? WTF is going on? I can't wait to find out. I'm assuming this will be the destination point for the finale of Season 1. Getting the audience to the flashback we saw the other night.

Back to Nathan though. He's so in denial about his abilities that it makes me wonder if that's why he's coming across as a possible baddy? His inability to accept his gift could be what's driving him to the darkside. Maybe once he accepts that he's special he can use the powers for good. But I have to tell you, I don't want that anytime soon. An evil Nathan Petrelli is good TV! The scenes between Nathan and Peter are always so dysfunctional and just steaming with contempt. Nathan treats Peter like a 2 year old and once again throws his weight around to get Peter out of that Odessa jailhouse.

Here's a question. Why is Peter coughing and why did he collapse at the end? Is it because he didn't fully heal after Claire left when he and Sylar fell off the building? Does he need her powers again to fully restore his health? Is it because he's caught someone else's illness or power? What's going on? Inquiring minds need to know! Inquiring minds, like me!

In the I bet he didn't want to know category was Isaac finding out that he ends up dead after being Sylarized. I did love the revelation that he can still paint the future without the hooch. His drawing of Charlie made me miss the poor lass with the tumor. She was a great character. One I'm sad is gone.

I'm also sad that we have an extended break from HEROES. We do not have a new episode until well into the new year. So folks, we ponder the path until January 22, 2007.

Watch the Preview for Chapter 12 "Godsend" NOW!


*all images provided by Heroes-Forum

Heroes on Ellen

Interested in seeing the HEROES cast on Ellen? Who wouldn't be. Little Hayden P. is looking damn fine for a 17 year old. I can say that because I'm gay and of no interest in her. Scooter my friend, you cannot.



Someone answer me this... why does Ellen look like John Boy Walton in this clip?

Battlestar Galactica on the Big Screen

TVGuide is hosting a six-city big screen event for the mid-season finale of Battlestar Galactica Season 3. If you are frakkin' lucky enough to live in NYC,Chicago,LA,St. Louis,Atlanta, or Dallas click here to sign up.

I'm not well that they didn't choose the Landmark Cinema's here in Boston. NOT WELL I TELL YA!

Clay's Aiken Pipes!

Oy voy, poor Gayken.



The worst (and by worst, I mean best) part is when the audience starts laughing. I wish he would have just made a joke about it instead of trying to continue. Oh Clay... "All is [so not] Well"

Heroes Hiro on Studio 60?

I just got a very interesting email from fellow tv blogger Scooter McGavin about Hiro hosting Studio 60 during a February Sweeps episode!

I've not found anything online to prove it yet but hey, that's some cool ass news! Is he in town to stop someone from exploding perhaps?

I've not yet had the chance to post about last night's amazing mid-season finale but I swear I will. I'm swamped at work and I actually kinda want to watch the episode a second time because so much happens!

Heroes | Chapter Eleven

"It's like invasion of the stepford wives..."

more soon

The Closer | 2 Hour Special "Serving The King"

Tonight is a two hour special episode of The Closer which airs over on TNT. Officially ending its second season on a high note back in September this two hour treat not only gives us more Brenda Lee Johnson but it also gives us some Kevin Bacon action. No, unfortch he won't be guest starring but he is behind the camera for the second hour of "Serving The King."

When we last left Brenda and the rest of Priority Homicide, there was a shoot out in the murder room. Tonight the show picks up not long after as Brenda helps track a killer that has terrorist connections.

Kyra Sedgwick is simply amazing in this role and while the show can at times be too quirky for some I always find it refreshing and a great hour of tense drama. It's not always about who's done each murder, its about how Brenda figures it out and how she can close the case. And folks, there is nothing better than when Brenda internalizes a case and then explodes on the suspects. She's amazing. Please watch!

*Oh and I saw Jon Tenney two weeks ago in NYC. We were both at the preview performance of SPRING AWAKENING (which is incredible). He looked a little puffy... all I'm saying.

America's Next Top Model SPOILED Already?

America's Next Top Model Cycle 7 Winner is...

I won't post it here but I will post a link to an article in which they claim wikipedia posted the winner. Now I know that wiki is a user updated sight so some jamoke off the street could have posted this information becuase it's who they want to win but I found it interesting enough to post a link for.

Check it if you dare.

SYTYCD Brian Friedman & Brit!

Okay, so seriously this news is mixed for me. I despise Britney Spears and find Brian Friedman from So You Think You Can Dance to be a very odd individual but together they may make magic. Why is he wearing that damn medallion? What a goon. Here is a picture from People with BFree and Brit coming out of LA club Area last night.


Seriously what the frak is that thing behind Brian's shoulder.

*thanks to Linz McC for the heads up. Love ya girl!

World AIDS Day | TV Programming

So you all know by now that I am a huge advocate for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and awareness. A good number of you readers out there helped support me in my 300 mile AIDS Ride this fall so I wanted to pass some information along as today, December 1st is World AIDS Day. Thanks again to everyone that donated and sent well wishes via email. I raised $5,000 and have already signed up for next year. I hope you will once again consider supporting the fight to find a cure for AIDS in 2007.

Today's WAD is a little different though as 2006 marks the 25th Anniversary of the first documented HIV/AIDS Case. As there is not a ton of programming dedicated to the day and to educating those sitting in front of their boob tubes tonight I thought I'd let you know what is out there.

There is an amazing documentary featuring Ashely Judd and india.arie as they travel to Africa in the moving AIDS doc "TRACKING THE MONSTER" airing tonight 7pm on VH1. Ashley Judd has continued to use her celeb to promote awareness and provide education on World AIDS Day. She is afterall the YouthAIDS Global Ambassador! She also hosted a previous documentary: "AIDS: A Pop Culture History" and it is amazing! It's aired a zillion times on VH1 as well and was originally produced in 2003. Check it out if you get the chance some day.


8pm TLC "Ashley Judd and YouthAIDS: Confronting the Pandemic"
One of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses, Ashley Judd, is teaming up with her friend Salma Hayek on a one-hour documentary about Judd’s work with YouthAIDS. Judd is the goodwill ambassador for YouthAIDS and on this trip through Central America, she takes Hayek on an unforgettable journey. From the brothels of Guatemala City to the coast of Honduras, these women are on a mission to get the message out. It's a message of hope — these young people can change their future by changing the behavior that puts them at risk of infection.

On their travels, Judd, Hayek and Latin rock star Juanes (also featured in this documentary) meet with the leaders who can affect change in their countries, as well as with the women and children who are directly impacted by the ravaging disease. TLC follows along as they document the personal stories of a disease that still carries great shame and stigma in Central America.



8pm Showtime "BEAT THE DRUM"
In this award-winning, Dickensian drama, an orphaned young South African boy named Musa (Junior Singo) leaves his AIDS-ravaged village for the gritty streets of Johannesburg, where a wealthy lawyer from a privileged family learns he has the disease, and a truck driver's dangerous sexual proclivities endanger his wife. Clive Scott and Owen Sejake costar in this acclaimed drama from South African director David Hickson.


Showtime & MTVu "BLACK BOOK"
It's been 25 years since the first diagnosed case of HIV/AIDS. An entire generation has grown up without knowing a day without AIDS. This World AIDS Day, one member of that generation tells this story through film.

UCLA Junior, Darren J. Guttenberg's first film, "Black Book," will debut on MTVU and Showtime on World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2006. Guttenberg won the opportunity to have his screenplay turned into a film by professionals on the Paramount lot as the Grand Prize in the KNOW HIV/AIDS Short Screenplay Competition, along with winning the cash prize of $7,500. The Screenplay Competition was a new addition to the KNOW HIV/AIDS campaign, a multi-media, multi-platform awareness effort created by Viacom, CBS Corporation and the Kaiser Family Foundation in 2003.

The KNOW HIV/AIDS Screenplay Competition encouraged student screenwriters from selected Southern California colleges to write short scripts that addressed the topic of HIV/AIDS from the perspective of young people in America. Guttenberg's "Black Book," came in first from among the 50 qualifying entries.

"Black Book" is the story of a young man who believes himself invincible to HIV/AIDS, until he is persuaded to get an HIV test and learns of his status. The film follows this character as he deals with the reality of his diagnosis. "Black Book" refers to the book in which the character kept track of the women he had sex with. Upon learning of his status, the character then uses this book to notify his prior partners of his status and of their need to get tested.

Through his film, Guttenberg tries to elevate the importance of getting tested, before it's too late. Presently only one in four Americans infected with HIV/AIDS are aware of their status. "Black Book" stresses the point that it is impossible to tell if someone is HIV-positive just by looking at them and the only way to know your status is to get tested.

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Barney & Marshall Suit Up and Sing Out!

This is simply amazing! Especially when they do the singing over each other! Here are Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segal singing "Confrontation" from Les Miserables on The Meghan Mullally Show.




Do I hear MUSICAL EPISODE in their future? Between Barney, Marshall, and Robin Sparkles we've got quite the cast... though we all know Alyson Hannigan's sounds like a skinned cat. Damn that girl is bad with the vocal stylings... "I think this line's mostly filler" - ya think Willow?

Grey's Anatomy "Don't Stand So Close To Me"

I know that there are hate sites, and blogger hate mongers, and even lynch mobs out there dedicated to hating Ellen Pompeo's character Meredith Grey but I'm not one of them. Sure at times I think she's a whiney weak girl but other times I think she's a deeply wounded and lonely woman that just happens to be the character we don't have to love but need because she's the central figure that brings together all the characters we do love on Grey's.

Last night was almost a love moment for me and Meredith Grey. I think it was Meredith's best episode since Season 1. I think it was Ellen Pompeo's best episode since Season 2's "You don't get to call me a whore" shining moment and I think it was at it's emotional core the Grey families most moving episode to date. Somewhere in Season 2 we lost sight that Meredith Grey was a really confused, hurt, and emotionally unstable intern. She became the center of attention and affections for all these McHottie's but her storyline never really progressed outside the bedroom. This season they're working on bringing back our central character and making her more identifiable.

From the opening scene last night I knew this was a Meredith episode. Can you imagine sitting there after the years of being ignored and brow-beaten by your alzheimers Mother to then hear her say: "I never should have had a kid..." Wow! I loved that Ellen Pompeo played that scene so subtely. You knew it killed her inside and that comment is what propelled her through the rest of the episode but she didn't let it show in that moment. It broke my heart too. It was a sucker punch of a moment and I loved it.

The return of Meredith's Stepmom and Stepsister was also great! Mare Winningham will always hold a soft-spot in my heart (St. Elmo's Fire anyone) and I loved her in Season 2. She plays the optomistic but semi-sad and pathetic character sooooo well and her willingness to accept Meredith and understanding of their situation is wonderful to watch. How hard was it to watch Meredith say "you're nice people... but you are not my family" to such a nice woman like Susan Grey? Heartbreaking but understandable. I just loved Susan's persistence though because when she later came out and said "We could be your family" it took everything I had not to tear up. I'm such a sucker but that moment was amazing. Meredith just insulted her minutes prior but she's still willing to look past it because she knows Meredith's had a completely fucked family life and is damaged because of it.

Then, the tyrant Ellis was calmed whether any party involved liked it! Great moment! Like I said... it was a Meredith night!

Moving on. Bailey - a frakkin' powerhouse! Chandra Wilson was working her ass off in last nights episode. She went from being The Nazi to being a beaten down woman in need of a little pick me up all in the matter of one hour! I loved watching Bailey go off on her interns. I loved her calling them whiney thumbsuckers. I loved her feeling so hurt and betrayed by them all. I loved the demands she made and the anger in every action. Her going off on the Chief after finding out no consequences will come to Burke and Yang. I loved her ripping George a new one and setting up a 50ft. perimeter around his Father. I loved her non-stop remarks about Christina and Preston that were said in the company of any and everyone. I loved her comment about Yang screwing up but she's in OR2 and then asking Izzie if she remembers how to scrub in. I loved that she revealed her anger and anomosity toward everyone to be because of her own insecurities and how her interns reflect on her. I love that she thought she had caused Izzie and Christina to act the way they do. I love that the Chief then spun it as a positive and let her know it's okay to let them make mistakes because in the end her interns are better people and better doctors. I LOVE CHANDRA WILSON!

And what about Yang? Christina's so great. Her most amazing moment was at the end where even though she's not talking to Burke and he's not talking to her, she got on that elevator because damnit it was her man and she was a part of this whole process. Damn the silence, she's getting on that elevator! Great scene.


Other great moments:

George's deep deep deep anger toward everyone and everything. He's just in a really bad place right now but TR Knight's acting his ass off. The scene between Burke and George outside his Father's surgery was amazing to watch. Not only was it really well acted and written, I couldn't stop watching to see a glimmer or a moment of hatred in the close-ups between these two. Hell, that's some acting because if I had a scene like that after being called a "faggot" by my coworker you can bet there'd be more played than what's on the page. KUDOS to both in that moment.

Izzie standing up to Sloan was brilliance. "There's a cafeteria on two and a coffee cart on three - I don't do coffee" Snap!

Izzie: "Her patient lived so she gets to scrub in." Snap #2!

Daphne from Party of Five! You dirty bird! I love how the Po5 folks are getting so much TV time lately. One thought though... where the hell is Paula Devicq? Okay so I know where she is but last night when I was watching Grey's and thinking about P05 folks I had to go look her up. Apparently she's been on Rescue Me. Go for it girl!


I heart Grey's

Ducky Lives Near St. Elsewhere

I was out doing some Xmas shopping because seriously I'm addicted to Xmas and I love getting gifts for people. I'm a giver. It's what I do. HA! Anyhow, I was roaming around Newbury Comics and noticed that St. Elsewhere was released on DVD this week! For those of you under the age of 30 you probably don't remember St. Elsewhere but you hopefully have heard of it.

St. Elsewhere took place in Boston. Be be more specific, St. Elsewhere (St. Eligius Hospital on the show) is a block and a half from my house. I ride my bike by it every day on my way to work. It looks a little different than it did in the 80s when they would show exterior shots but its still St. Elsewhere. It was a medical drama that starred a bunch of young actors that went on to be huge in entertainment.

Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal), Mark Harmon (NCIS), Ed Begley Jr. (RIP - Dea O'Dell from Veronica Mars and Sitwell from Arrested Development), David Morse (currently tormenting House on House), Tim Robbins (Mr. Susan Sarandon) and a little known actor named Denzel Washington.

20 YEAR OLD SPOILER ALERT



St. Elsewhere is most famous for its SERIES FINALE whammo in which the whole series took place imagined from a young autistic boy looking into a snow globe. The whole series was imagined through this childs eyes and in it his blue collar father was a surgeon saving lives and being a hero. It was quite the controversial ending and one I remember my Mother freaking out about!

Anyway, I was excited about it being on DVD as it was a huge part of my childhood so I thought I'd pass it on. If you like ER, Grey's Anatomy, House, or even Chicago Hope this show is worth a gander.

Idol's Chris Daughtry Disrobes

Okay so he doesn't just take it all off like I wish he would but Ellen does get Chris Daughtry to take off his shirt to show off his tattoo. He is after all My Season 5 American Idol so I had to post this.



Thanks to JustJared for posting the clip first.

The L Word | Season 4 Preview

Marlee Matlin, Cybil Shepherd, and somthing named PAPI? I'm so there! As long as this season there is no hologram of Dana in the waterfall... stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to L WORD!

The L Word returns Sunday, January 7th at 10 pm

Victoria's Secret? Justin Timberlake!

Witness Justin Timberlake's breakout performance of the decade (*Ducky here, this is honestly the funniest statement of the last decade... what? I mean come on the guy hasn't even been making music for a decade so is it really that hard to accomplish? And as much as I love me some SexyBack, it's not a song to showcase Justin's pipes. Leave that to BYE BYE BYE! Hells yeah, love me some N*SYNC) on the sexiest night on television, when THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW returns to the CBS, Tuesday, December 5th.

The fashion show, featuring top models Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks and Izabel Goulart.

Does anyone else think Gisele is like the most butt-ugly ass woman alive? I do. She does nothing for me. And yes I realize I'm gay.

Click here for a sneak peek video from Tuesday's show. And be sure to check out youtube.com/cbs for more half nekked models throughout the week!

Jericho Online During Hiatus

For those of you out there that are addicted to CBS's hit show Jericho I wanted to bring you this news. Jericho goes Viral... sounds like everyone there could end up with something viral but in this case, it just means that you can continue the Jericho storyline online during its hiatus.

As viewers saw last night on CBS, JERICHO ended its fall season with a big cliffhanger. But fans don't have to wait until the series returns in February 2007 to get their JERICHO fix, because the mystery continues online at whodroppedthebomb.com. Starting today, fans can enjoy a new super-charged web site with great new features, exclusive footage and insider information.

At whodroppedthebomb.com fans are able to:

- Watch full-length "Insiders' Commentary" featuring comments from the show's producers, writers, directors and actors
- Tune into original episodes of the online JERICHO webumentary "Countdown"
- Contribute to the fan-generated Wiki-encyclopedia
- Join the JERICHO community message boards to talk with other fans about the show
- Get a sneak-peek at exclusive footage from upcoming episodes

Also coming up: exclusive interview footage with Hawkins (Lennie James), who reveals insider information about what he knows, and the JERICHO online talk show featuring interviews with the show's producers and actors.

JERICHO concluded its fall season last night and will return on Wednesday, February 14th (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) with a recap special looking back at the first 11 episodes, followed by all-original episodes for the remainder of the season starting on Wednesday, February 21st.

Rob Thomas Spills Veronica Mars Plan

Thanks to GMMR for the heads up... Wanda over at E! (you may know her as Kristin) but to me she will always be Wanda - spoke to Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas today about where he plans on taking Season 3 now that The CW only gave them 20 episodes this year.

As we all know, the first mystery ended last night and in January Veronica will set her sights on finding out who killed Dean O'Dell and why. But when that storyline wraps in Episode 16 there's a problem with doing a 3rd mystery in just 4 episodes.

According to their interview:

Wanda: What’s the plan for the rest of the season?
Rob Thomas: Well, you’ll be the first person to hear this. There has been talk—more than talk—about dropping the whole big mystery idea after this middle mystery and to do all stand-alone episodes and sort of a combination of a few things. The network is behind it, and I am interested in heading in that direction.

To read the whole shebang, click here.

I personally think its because Rob really is concerned its the end of the Veronica Mars story and in case they are not coming back for a fourth season, he has 4 episodes to just work on resolving the personal relationships we've grown to love.

New Heroes T-Shirt Design - H.R.G.

Originally Hiro was my favorite of the heroes but lately I've been falling for the man with the throwback style... Claire's Father, Mr. Bennett. Otherwise known as H.R.G. (Horn Rimmed Glasses)




I've not seen this week's episode yet, for some reason my DVR decided to not record the whole episode and really seeing part of Six Months Ago didn't seem wise. I've downloaded the episode via iTunes (isn't the internet great) and plan on watching it tomorrow at lunch. I'll write my thoughts when I'm done.

Thanks to everyone that's purchased my Save The Cheerleader, Save The World design. I've had incredible feedback and people as far as Holland are wearing my design! God, I hope it goes with clogs!

Veronica Mars "Spit & Eggs" Review

*Update: My friends at The CW have informed me that last night's finale of Mystery 1 granted Veronica Mars their highest ratings ever in the key demo Adults 18-34 as well as season high's in all categories. Plus, last nights episode was the second highest rated the series has ever posted. Not too shabby.

So I was pretty harsh on my favorite show a day or two ago. You may have read it. I've had really high hopes for this season of Veronica Mars and have wanted it to succeed but I don't know if it's just me and where I'm at emotionally but this is just not doing it for me lately.

Tonight was the Fall finale of Veronica Mars' first mystery of the season. The Hearst College Rapist. It was a storyline that began back in Season 2 and one that gave Veronica quite the reputation before even enrolling.

All season, she's had to fight the frat boys at Pi Sig (especially the recently tighty-whitied Chip Diller), the femanazi's of the Lilith House, her hideously wigged TA, and the random folks that have thought she was a traitor, a conspirator, and in general just a nasty bitch.

Tonight marked the third time Veronica's been roofied in three years and the second time in three weeks. That's quite the record. It was also a lot of devious trouble to go through without intending to kill young Ms. Mars.

SPOILER ALERT:

The rapist and his accompice were idiots. Mercer and the Frak RA were working together in conjunction with Pi Sig parties (of which the Pi Sigs had no part) to rape the young Hearst coeds. Frak drove them home in the Safe Bus and gave Mercer their room number, master key and before you knew it, whammy... in the morning a freshly shorn head and a lifetime of mortifying memories.

My main issue with having Mercer be the rapist is that he and Frak RA really went through a lot of trouble to throw Veronica off their GHB'd scent. Did they ever have any real intention of either raping her or worse killing her? I mean, being drugged twice is pretty harsh if all you're trying to do is scare her or push her away. So why go through all the pomp and circumstance?

In the end their just two weenies about the get the living shit beat out of them by Logan (btw, his beating the police cruiser with a bat was incredibly funny) and then some jailtime. In my opinion what they did to Veronica was incredibly premeditated and with intent to kill. There needs to be ramifications for that. There needed to be a motive... Will we ever find out why Mercer did it or better, why Frak RA assisted? I heard Frak RA call Mercer "SIR" and I thought I heard Mercer call him "SLAVE" - what the frak is that all about? And how does a geeky RA that coins the catchphrase of the season "FRAK: The Profanity of the Future" do something so horrible? Bastard.



Oh and here's another thing that bothered me about Mercer being the big bad... Didn't we witness his revelatory scene prior to raping the girl before? Oh like maybe for the first time back in 1996 and then again in 1997? Does SCREAM 1 & 2 ring a bell? Mercer was majorly channeling Billy Loomis, Mrs. Loomis and Mickey. They just did it better and at least revealed a motive in the process of their unrealistic and uber-verbose tirade. Mercer revealed nothing. NOTHING. So what was the point?

Was this just one big exorcism for Veronica? Was this her way of getting over what Beaver did to her at Shelly Pomroy's party back in high school? Rape is a horrible hideous crime and one worth Veronica fighting but in the end I don't know that we learned anything or that it will have changed her in any way. So, Rob Thomas... what was the point?

Enough of my being down on a generally amazing show.

On to the goods!

I loved the Almost Famous-ish shot of Wallace and Mac at the frat party that then turned into a pretty scary and anxiety ridden scene of Veronica running through the Hearst halls all bloodied. Kristen Bell does scared really really well!

Dick mooning the Lilith celebratory float.

Logan: "He's a master-debator" So obvious, yet so perfect!

The LoVe breakup was harsh. It was much needed in my opinion as Veronica and Logan apart and struggling to get back together always makes for amazing television. KBell was unbelievable in her subtlety and pain. Jason Dohring played the wounded puppy role to perfection. I got mooshy at his "PAIN NOW" rationale.

Logan: "I'm here if you need anything... but you never need anything" AMAZING!

KBell's shower meltdown!

Piz's oblivious entrance after Veronica tells Wallace and Mac of the breakup.

Piz: "Hey gang, what's the word? is it avuncular?"

Dean O'Dell's storming Piz's radio show to announce he's over turning the abolishment of the greek system at Hearst. His quick entrance and exit were simply hysterical.

Dean O'Dell's choice of depressing music... Olivia Newton John's "Have You Never Been Mellow." I heart Olivia!

Veronica (to Dick and that whorey girlfriend of the TA): "Man, when I look at the two of you all I see is a petri-dish" Genius Veronica, simply genius!


Open Questions:
-Did Dean O'Dell kill his cheating wife or her boy toy Prof. Landry?
-Who shot Dean O'Dell dead?

I'm guessing both the wife and Landry are alive. As for Dead O'Dell, the obvious choices are his whore wife, Landry, any of the Lilith girls, the Cigar Man Mel (rich alum that persuaded him to re-admit the Fraternal Order at Hearst) or is it Richard Grieco?

Veronica Mars & Ducky Got Toe To Toe

Tomorrow night is the Season 3 "Mystery Arc 1" Finale. It's been a bumpy ride this season for Veronica Mars. I wouldn't call it the College Years slump but I would classify it as a slump none the less. To me it's seemed like a very disjointed season both character and mystery wise.

The season started on a high note. The Hearst Rapist we had already become acquainted with was up to his/her old tricks again but this time it hit close to home. We were introduced to the new kids on the block, Piz and Parker, as well as some school folks (The Lilith House kids, the Professors, the TA's, etc.). We were reunited with our old faves like Logan, Wallace, and Weevil while being promised more screentime for Lamb and Mac. Lamb's had ample screentime and his fill of assface moments but mysteriously Mac has been absent since Episode 2. Which means that even if she's in every episode from here on out she'll only have appeared in 14 episodes. The likelihood of that happening is pretty slim as well. Hell at this point, going into Episode 9, guest star Laura San Giacomo is more of a series regular than Tina Majorino.

So, really the only series regulars this season should have been Veronica, Logan, and Keith. Every other character has had some majorly small screentime.

Also small on screentime has been this season's first mystery. I don't know if I thought it would be a central motivator of the season or if I'm just been too picky but seriously... could there be less focus on the campus rapist? Yes, the past two episodes have really ramped up the game but up until that point there was too much focus on the mysteries of the week. Though some of the mysteries were fun or intersting they didn't advance the storyline along. Now, I guess we cannot take into account a storyline or character that has been introduced that we don't realize plays into the second mystery of the season but at this point it seems really inconsistent.

I've been very skeptical of the three mystery approach all along. When Rob Thomas ran the idea by a pack of bloggers last season I was really against it but apparently that's in part what got Veronica Mars a pick up for this season by The CW. They liked the user-friendly approach to a self-contained 3 mystery season.

I really enjoy the engrossing 22 episode mysteries previously played out on VM. I think Season 2 was very combersome but there was so much pay-off in the end. I loved seeing how the bus crash, mayor woody, thumper's death, and Kendall's storyline all kept us riveted throughout the fall and spring. Not to mention we were shocked to find out Beaver really had raped Veronica in Season 1. Hell, we thought that was put to rest...

This season I don't feel attached to any of the storylines yet. I could really care less who is raping or not raping these girls. Is it a male? Is it one of the Pi Sigs? Is it one of the Lilith girls? Is it Dick? I could kinda care less because they've not made me care. The last two episodes have pushed me much closer to caring but I don't think that the danger to Veronica has been severe enough. I was almost dying at the end of episode 7 when Veronica was drugged and that hoodied figure crept out of the parking lot but the danger didn't continue in episode 8. Sure she thought someone was following her in the library and that was tense but I'd like for Veronica to know that all of her meddling and all of her conniving has left her with many enemies and that they can get to her at any moment. We're almost at that point, but not quite yet.

I also don't feel any attachment to the newbies. Who is Parker? Who is Piz? Hell for that matter who is Veronica now that she's in college? Well aside from being an untrusting and smarmy joykill of late? I can't put my finger on it but Veronica is just not Veronica this season.

What do you think?

Kristen Bell's Got Bangs! VMars Advance Pics

Veronica's bangin'! Okay that sounds way dirtier than it's meant to. Veronica Mars done got herself some cutie patootie bangs for her Mystery Arc #1 Finale tomorrow night.

That's all. I just thought they were cute.

Tim Gunn - People's Sexiest Man?

So I'm way behind on this one but I just came across the video People Magazine features on its website in honor of Tim Gunn being named one of the Sexiest Men Alive. The video is part People photoshoot part interview and 100% amazing! Can you believe our lil Tim Gunn is named one of the sexiest? I'm dying. Good for him.



Carry On

Heroes | Chapter 10 "Six Months Ago" Preview

When did Monday's become Must See TV night? I've got HIMYM, Studio 60 and Heroes! Tonight we get a glimpse at the lives of our heroes six months ago. We'll be witness to each of the heroes as they discover their powers and/or learn to use their powers for good or for evil. In preparation for the night, I wanted to bring you a number of sources that got me geared up!

First, there is a great six minute long preview at Access Hollywood. Click on the picture of Hiro and Charlie below to watch.





TVGuide has a great interview with actor Jack Coleman who plays H.R.G. (Horn Rimmed Glasses aka Mr. Bennett aka Claire's Dad) and I've included some tidbits below but I will say that the man should be working PR for that show. He likes to talk and he doesn't come off as an actor at all! It's a great interview and a must read in preparation for tonight's 10th episode!

TV Guide: What can you say about the Nov. 27 episode, where the clock turns back six months?
Coleman: I read some blog that said, "I don't want to go back, I want to keep going forward," but I'm telling you, this episode's fantastic. Going back illuminates so much of what you've already seen and sets the stage for so much of what lies ahead. You learn a lot more about, for instance, where Niki's coming from and how her split came to be. There's a lot of light shed on how all these people came to be who they are. The episode right after that is the cliff-hanger, which I don't think would be nearly as strong without setting the table the way Episode 10 does.

TV Guide: What's revealed about H.R.G. in "Six Months Ago"?
Coleman: Quite a bit, not the least of which is the revelation of how Claire in a very profound way is revealed to him and how he decides to act on that.

Click here to read the whole article.

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How I Met Your Mother "Single Stamina"

Tonight is a real treat! The little show that could once again proves its got the goods to become a killer show that's around for a long time. Tonight we meet Barney's BLACK GAY brother (played by Wayne Brady - who I normally would like to have killed in a bus crash but he's really good in this).

Don't worry though folks, he's Barney through and through. Playa! And the best part of the whole show is we meet their Mother... Will & Grace's Megan Mullally!

Here's a clip that really speaks volumes... and I'm not talking about the decables of Barney and James' Mother's voice.

Heroes | Chapter Nine "Homecoming"

Homecoming

HRG: "Neutralize Him!"

Eden has some power y'all! She stopped Sylar dead in his tracks. "You don't want to hurt me... Sleep... Sleep..."

Who knew she had that much going on in that Pixie lil head of hers? She's got a very powerful ability there and I really hope that we learn more about her as the next chapter unfolds. Man, Sylar didn't stand a chance against HRG and his rogue band of goons.

HRG is quite incredible to watch. He is so menacing at times and yet so loving and caring at others. But seriously did anyone else think that when he heard from his wife that she let Claire go to Homecoming that he was going to reach down, grab that yapper of a dog and punt it across the house? No, just my sick twisted mind? Fine.

Claire is one daring girl. She really has become this great character with a no hesitance at all in the face of the unknown and uncertainty. Sure she took off for the hills when Sylar grabbed that twunt Jackie and sliced her head open but wouldn't you? And how does he slice their heads without using any weapon? That was jeepers creepers. The whole locker room scene was. I just wanted more of it!


I wanted more fighting, more action, more interaction with Sylar, Peter, Claire and HRG. I wanted a showdown because honestly that's what the preview made it out to be. They made this episode look like the big bang of all episodes but it was not so much. Not that I didn't love every second of it, it just wasn't a POW BAM BOOM kinda showdown.

What do we think of Claire's friend? Is he queer bait or does he like her? I really couldn't tell. I had a whole convo this afternoon with 2 people at work and none of us could come up with the answer. I always assumed he was gay but there was a moment last night that led me to believe he's in love with her. But then on the contrary there was the moment in her room where he said something about being happy is she liked being who she is. I coulda sworn that was the moment to confess to her, hell she did just ask you to Homecoming, but nothing. Confused. Is he Mormon? That would explain everything.

One last thing before I head on to the other stories this week - how genius was it that all the unpopular and freak kids voted for Claire in part because she damn near killed the high school's head jock? I love that! I love that there he is sitting there in a wheelchair and she walks by not even paying him any mind! She's such a HEATHER!

Oh one more... what is the count of Heroes that have Dr. Suresh's book? Peter and Claire so far. Did Hiro have it as well? Pretty soon, they will all cross paths and its all for one cause...

SAVE THE CHEERLEADER - SAVE THE WORLD

And Save the Cheerleader he did. Peter Petrelli and his bangs folks... round of applause. He's a very willing and wanting superhero folks. He traveled across the country to meet a Japanese man from the future, his friend and possibly to his death. He's so into what's happening to him that he honestly puts all hesitation aside and does what a superhero is supposed to do. Hiro and Peter are alike in this manner. It's charming.

Not so charming is his brother Nathan. What's his deal? He just trashes the painting - saying it's better for his brother. Sure he knows Peter is dead serious and that he could get killed but come on, Nathan obviously knows more than he's letting on. There is something in his background that allows him to turn off the need to be a superhero. Is he really evil as a lot of us out there have suspected?

I know who is evil. Jessica Sanders. When her name flashed across the screen I was like... WHO THE HELL IS JESSICA SANDERS... then it dawned on me. It's the nasty evil bitch side of Niki - and she knows how to use a gun like no one's business. Is there a third personality in there named Annie Oakley-Sanders. Damn.

The Jessica/DL/Micah storyline was so sparce I wish they would have just left it out of the episode. Sure it was great to see Micah show some distrust in his criminal father but really we didn't learn anything new or see anything spectacular. She sets her sights, she shoots and we never see her again. Well until next week.

We learned that Hiro went back 6 months in time and that he was in Charlie's life until he disappeared a few weeks ago. For almost 6 months he was with Charlie and living some life we've yet to see. It's great how everyone knows him and this is the alternate reality. Too bad Ando is stuck sitting in that damn coffee shop waiting for Hiro to show back up in present day.

Mohinder's storyline is confusing to me. I need more time with him/it.

Alas that brings us back to good ole Sylar. Well, from the brief shots we got of him last night I do at least know who the actor playing Sylar is. Well it's 24 alum, Zachary Quinto.

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*all pictures are courtesy of my friends at Heroes Forum

How I Met Your Mother "Robin Sparkles | Slap Bet"

Robin Sparkles "Let's Go To The Mall"
The smash sensation that swept the Canadian Malls is here in all its glory. Revel in Robin's teased hair, glossy lips, day glow color schemes, acid wash jeans and especially her dancing ability! Plus, as a special bonus feature, Robin cabbage patches with THE ROBOT!



This episode was just simply the best half hour of television this cast and these writers have produced in their lives! I spent most of the show rollin' - I was dying with laughter.

A while back when I was given the Robin Sparkles information, I was I think her 20th friend on MySpace but by this morning there were already 736 friends! Robin's popularity is sky rocketing. And why wouldn't it? Its not like Robin could have been friends with Jessica and Tori forever. We were destined to be BFFs. God, I wonder if Robin watched Degrassi? Did she love Joey Jeremiah as much as I?

In all honesty, this Robin Sparkles bit has completly changed my outlook on Robin's character. I have at times found her to be incredibly boring and kinda lame but after this incident I damn near find her the most intriguing one of the bunch! And on top of the video and song revelation, Robin had a great line last night...

Ted: "I can't believe you don't like the seven dwarves"
Robin: "Only Doc, he's creepy. He went to medical school - what's he doing living with six coal miners?"

Genius!

Oh and what about her "friend from Canada - who got married way too young." - dying again! I hope they continue that line of reference. It's Charles Glass, it's Heather Sinclair, it's the friend from canada..." I love it.

Lastly before I move on to the joy and genius of the SLAP BET...

Lily: "So just to be clear... you want everybody to go to the - the mall? Today?"

DYING!

Okay so I don't have a ton to say about SLAP BET other than it was laugh out loud funny and painful to watch. When they received the script for this week, they all must have just screamed with excitement as this is the episode that sets this series apart. It's the SOUP NAZI or the WE WERE ON A BREAK episode.

And to close, I soooooo want to be SLAP COMMISSIONER!

America's Next Top Model "See Ya Butch"

So I finally caught up with last week's America's Next Top Model and I have to say that I almost had a nervous breakdown watching! For months now I've been saying that the Top 3 girls are Melrose, a twin (pick one... Amanda), and Cari Dee so imagine the shock and horror I was feeling as the bottom two are revealed.

Now, why so worried you ask? Well, I originally had AJ as my girl to win this and after just one bad shoot (and a couple wins in her belt) she was sent packing. Next was Brooke. Sure, we knew that Reese Witherspoon-lite was never going to win ANTM Cycle 7 but did she deserve to go home before some of these girls? Hells to the No!

So there they are in the bottom two... Cari Dee and Butch Ass Jaeda! Up until last night, they've basically drooled over Cari Dee's work and damn are they a flip-floppin' fickle bunch. Sure as shit they turned on the blonde bombshell! She had a bad commercial. BAD. Like car dealers 7 year old daughter pimping your wares BAD but none the less... 1 bad commercial and they're ready to send the bitch a packing. Seriously Tyra? SERIOUSLY?

Over her.

Regardless, there is a point. The insecure beast Jaeda was sent home and Cari Dee survived another day! That made me a happy man.

Veronica Mars Scores 20 out of 22

So its old news now but I've been out of town and out of commission so its news to me! Veronica Mars has received a 20 episode order for this 2006-2007 television season over on The CW.

You have to ask why 20 and not 22 as is customary. Who can tell the reasons, but I'm happy that we got the extra 11 out of them for Season 3. As you know, the original order was just for 9 episodes, so this at least gives them almost a dozen extra hours of tale to spin.

How I Met Your Mother "Robin Sparkles"

Seriously this is the best thing I've ever seen in my life! You have no idea how much this reminds me of the joys of my youth! I too loved shopping and the mall... and cute boys. Oh and Debbie Gibson and Tiffany with a little Lisa Lisa thrown in for good measure. Kids Incorporated with Martika and Dance Party USA! Oh yeah baby, this was so my bag. I remember mall tours, I remember the hideous air brushing of the acid wash jean jacket. I remember the mall hair and mest tights. Did I mention I'm a male? Doesn't sound it. God I'm so gay sometimes.

Monday when I opened my TV Guide and saw a picture of Robin and her 80s secret I almost pissed myself. Today I got the official press release from CBS including some pics and a link to Robin's alter-ego's MySpace page. Robin at one time was the Canadian answer to Tiffany. She was a bubble gum pop princess that toured the Mall and sang about boys, like ya know...

God, it's already stuck in my damn head. It's the best song since 1988! "Let's Go To The Mall" really should be released as a cassingle.

I introduce ROBIN SPARKLES!


Please visit her MySpace and friend her. Please click on the Sparkles logo below for an exclusive clip!

I can't wait for Monday night!

Curious about Robin’s distaste for shopping malls, Barney does some digging and discovers her hidden past. When he unveils the embarrassing truth to the gang, they cannot believe what they see and hear Robin doing and are provided with endless hours of amusement from their new discovery about her teenage years.

Veronica Mars "Of Vice and Men"

Oh the punny pun pun titles, this week's was a great title for an okay episode. I'm honestly getting annoyed with the MOTW and the attachment these random folks get to Veronica. Plus, the things she's willing to do for little or no money, hello 'Ronnie - it's time to start having some higher standards.

Sure she holds the men in her life to the very highest of heights in the expectation department but is it really starting to ruin her life? When you've alienated everyone you love because you're high horse is comfortable and you want to ride it all day, bad things are bound to happen.

She pushed and pushed for Logan to reveal his secret alibi for Mercer. Did we want to know that Logan and Mercer were involved in a hotel fire in TJ that may or may not have mangled and or killed some guests? Not really, it didn't make me love Logan in that moment. Nor that bitch Mercer.

Keith continued his flirtation with the vivacious Harmony much to Veronica's disapproval. She even basically moved out because of it. Logan continues to be all secrets and lies pushing Veronica to ultimatum and blackmail time. Veronica, it doesn't look so good when your boyfriend discovers you've been shacking up in boxer shorts and a t-shirt with the competition, Mr. Piz.

It is however good to have high standards for yourself and I applauded Veronica's stand against Landry. I love that she's not afraid to confront him and that she's not afraid to turn down a great opportunity with the FBI based on feeling like a whore. Sure, in the end she may take him up on it but until then I'm glad the girls got some morals.

The moral-less Vinnie was back! I just love Vinnie. I was kind of mad he came to Keith and tried to blackmail him. That was not so nice. But hell, if the Fitzpatricks want to know where Kendall and the money are and you're the last one to see her alive do you really think Keith wasn't expecting this at some point?

Speaking of the Fitzpatrick's, how frakkin' scary was the scene in their bar? I loved that Veronica was afraid to set foot in there again. She's wisened up over the years. Too bad she was forced in. I was on the edge of my seat watching Liam pick Veronica up and swing her around the bar like a rag-doll. All I could think of was the scene in The Accused. I just wanted her to get the hell out! Scary but amazing scene.

Also scary and amazing was the ending of this week's episode. There's been a good amount of flak in the blogging community about how they've really pushed the Hearst rapist case to the backburner on most episodes but damn did they move that arc along last night. Veronica left her big gulp cup on the Food Court table as she complained about her food order and when she returned... whammo! Someone roofied her drink and it just went downhill from there.

Having been roofied and raped by Beaver in high school, she knew what was happening to her and tried like hell to get to safety before it completely knocked her out. On her way to her car we saw this scary ass hooded figure looming who then approached as she passed out and with gloved hand turned off her car alarm just seconds before Logan came to save the day. That rapist is one scary person trying to take Veronica out the way they ("they" as it could be a man or a woman and there could be more than one) did. It was a dark moment. Almost as dark as Weevil tying Thumper to a urinal and watching him implode.

So here's where I'm shady. Not slim shady but shady nonetheless... Her closing remarks had me confused. Was she saying that it's worse having someone you love do anything for you knowing that you don't love them nearly as much as you should? Is she saying that she realized she doesn't love Logan in an all consuming way? Is she realizing that there are limits to loving someone as twisted as Logan? Thoughts?

Supernatural "Crossroad Blues"

What's with "Crossroad" this week? Jericho has it as a title, now the Winchester boys are playing with the devil as well?

This Thursday, heads will spin, pea soup will spew, and a crucifix will end up in unholy places. Sorry that was the Linda Blair episode. Tomorrow night:

DEAN LEARNS THE PAINFUL TRUTH ABOUT HIS FATHER’S DEATH — When two highly successful professionals die after claiming to be haunted by hellhounds, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the local dive bar and discover it sits upon a site where a deal-making demon has been making people’s dreams come true in exchange for their souls. Dean summons the demon to exorcise it but is horrified after it reveals the painful truth about John’s death and tempts Dean by offering him the one thing he wants more than anything – his father.

Jericho "Crossroads"

With only 3 episodes left until the Fall Finale, Skeet and Co. are trying to secure those damn borders. I suggest getting Collie's... get it... border collie's - nevermind.

When Jericho receives a surprise visit from several seedy out-of-towners, the residents realize they need a plan to keep intruders out. Emotions run high when the townspeople meet to discuss ideas for securing their borders. One solution that strikes a nerve with several citizens involves a strategy that would isolate a large part of the town from the other.

Jericho airs Wednesday, November 15th at 9pm on CBS

Heroes | Chapter Eight: "Seven Minutes to Midnight"

So last week I completely blasted Matt Parkman's character and its even possible I took a dig at Greg Grunberg but as of this morning I take it all back! Well sorta. I really appreciated his character and his abilities while dealing with Radioactive Man. And acting wise, Grunberg hit it out of the park when RadioMan was telling his blackout story with the Haitian and he realized that he too had a missing gap of time and recalled briefly seeing the Haitian. Then the markings on their necks! It was intense and a great revealation!

I will however state that I don't get the whole cheating wife but I'm not gonna call her out business. Obv she knows he figured it out otherwise he wouldn't have punched Tom out last week but why stay with that cheating whore? He needs to kick it with the Red Headed FBI Agent, played by Stacy Haiduk (whom I've always loved since Kindred:The Embraced - I'm so lame).

Radioactive Man's life frakkin' sucks. I mean, you kill your wife and you basically can have no human contact at all. He's Rogue from X-Men only without the well tailored leather and skunk stripe. I loved that we finally got some payoff with another painting. Damn, do not make RadioMan angry. He ain't fooling!

I absoloved Charlie The Waitress and if her Sylaring isn't reversed I may have to start a campaign. She was so great! She was the perfect combo of sassy small town waitress and sexy smart siren! I loved her so when the blood started trickling down her forehead I was none too pleased.

Hiro, wanting to save Charlie, bent time again but so far has yet to return. He told Ando to count to 5 and he'd be back but hell by 5000 he was still MIA. We did however see Hiro again, this time in a photo on the bulletin board with Charlie and the Birthday Cake. What the hell's going on? What alternate reality is he creating... scary. I knew there would be ramifications of his continual time bending.

SAVE THE WAITRESS, SAVE THE WORLD!

SYLAR

Um, and while we're on it... Sylar is one creepy ass dude. He sat there in that diner all day watching Charlie and Hiro silently in the shadows sipping his coffee and possibly contemplating the Democratic victory the previous week - then SNAP! Without warning he's silently and stealthly slicing Charlie's noggin' open and stealing her brain! Damn, he's good.

You know who else is good, in a way... HRG! Claire's Dad (Horn Rimmed Glasses) is the Charles Xaviar of the bunch. He travels the globe searching for these "Heroes" and helps them so it seems realize their abilities and helps fine tune them. He and the Haitian might actually be doing some good in this world! Obviously he kidnapped Matt Parkman so he'd be able to realize his ability and take some control. It seems the same for Radioactive Man, Eden aka The Pixie, and originally Claire's birth Mother (though she offed herself it seems). In his eyes he's doing the right thing. So does that actually make him more the Magneto? Food for Thought.

I'm gonna admit something that I don't want you to laugh at... I got a little teary eyed when he was telling Isaac that Sylar would kill his daughter tomorrow night at Homecoming. There was this real sense of loss in his eyes and then when he sat there watching Claire so happy and excited as she made her death banner, sorry Homecoming banner, it really got to me. I'm so gay.

Next week looks unreal! I cannot wait to see what happens and why...

SPOILER ALERT














...these two are completely drenched in blood!





Claire and Peter cross paths at HOMECOMING airing Monday, November 20th at 9pm.





*All pics courtesy of my friends over at HEROES-FORUMS

To purchase my HEROES fanfare, click here!

HEROES T-Shirt | New Design

Save the Cheerleader, Save the World. It’s not only the mantra propelling our favorite HEROES toward each other, it’s also the newest fashion trend! I’ve designed 3 Heroes shirts in total but y’all can’t get enough of that damn cheerleader so I’ve added a second “cheer” design!

Save The Cheerleader, Save the World (D2)

Other Heroes Designs

Meredith Grey Engaged... Sorta

Not that this is a big surprise or anything, but PEOPLE magazine is reporting that Grey's star Ellen "Townie" Pompeo and effeminate beau Chris Ivery are engaged.

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and her boyfriend, record producer Chris Ivery, are engaged, PEOPLE has confirmed.

Ivery proposed to Pompeo on Friday, her 37th birthday, after breakfast at home. "She was surprised and thrilled," the actress's rep tells PEOPLE. Ivery presented Pompeo with a 3.5-carat emerald-cut diamond in a platinum setting from jewelry designer Tacori.

Pompeo and Ivery, 37, both Boston-area natives, grew up minutes away from each other, but didn't meet until pals introduced them in Los Angeles in 2003. They didn't start dating right away. "We were friends for six months; then one night she just looked different to me," Ivery told PEOPLE in October.

Their relationship is laid-back. "We had a great day yesterday," Pompeo told PEOPLE. "We walked on the beach, then we came home, took a shower and went out for sushi. Then we laid on the couch with the dogs and watched TV."

Pompeo added, "We were six degrees our whole lives, so I feel like we were sort of meant to be. We'll get married eventually, secretly."

According to Pompeo's rep, no wedding date has been set.

GMMR Meets Jenna Fischer on Rachel Ray!

So I'm not going to go into how I was supposed to be meeting Jenna Fischer and all but you should go over to my girl GMMR's site for a full recap of her day at Rachel Ray!

TV Guide Tidbits

TVGuide is reporting some good news for Sci-Fi fans! Here are two stories in today's news that made me squee!

Battlestar Galactica Producer Inks Deal With THEM
Fox has tapped scribes David Eick (Battlestar Galactica) and John McNamara (Profit), and director Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3), to create Them, an hourlong, alien-invasion-themed drama based on the graphic novel Six. Details are few, but the premise, per Variety, hinges on a sleeper cell of E.T. terrorists who take the form of humans

Mulder Says It's Showtime!
David Duchovny is finalizing a deal to tackle his first series-regular TV role since The X-Files, as the star (and exec producer) of an untitled Showtime drama pilot about a sex- and drug-addicted novelist trying to raise a kid on his own. (I like to think of it as "The Courtship of Eddie's Horny, Hopped-up Father.") As part of the deal, says Variety, Duchovny will also set up a comedy series — Yoga Man, fancied as Shampoo in a yoga studio — at the cabler.

Grey's Anatomy "Where The Boys Are"

I'd like to point out the moment that made me smile before I talk about anything else in last night's pretty good episode of Grey's Anatomy. The Return of Halfrek or as you non-Buffy folks may know her, "Heal With Love" Sydney! I love HWLS and her perky ways... especially when they are annoying our favorite Seattle Grace Docs.

Peer Counseling sounds seriously like the worst thing on Earth. Seriously. Add to that HWLS and her smothering over sensitive ways and damn no wonder Izzie would rather sift through Monopoly tainted poo than talk to her. I really did appreciate the payoff in the end though. I like that HWLS is really just a front because deep down she's a tortured and damaged soul just like the rest of us. It's hard to think of HWLS as Dark & Twisty but damnit, she might be!

A quick shout-out to Christina for her reference to HWLS: "Grinning Puppet Head"

I laughed and laughed and laughed.

I also enjoyed the semi-forced but still entertaining camping trip with the guys and the gays. I've always thought the addition of Joe and the Bar was a bit how do I say this... lame but sometimes it really works. I like the bar now as an alternate location but seriously, who goes to a bar that much? When do they have any free time at all and why wouldn't they want to be at home watching Heroes or something instead of hanging out in a bar with people they see everyday. Hell, they all practically live together, create a bar in the basement... I got off topic though. So, Joe and his partner are invited to go camping with the guys? Don't buy it. I'll go along with it, but I will never buy it.

I loved The Chief's discovery and reaction to they Gays. His complete lack of awareness was hysterical and led to pretty much the best line of the night.

"Man Love... it's beautiful. My cousin's gay. Brokeback Mountain and all that..."

I was rolling. He couldn't have eaten those words if he tried!

I loved the SLAP FIGHT! It was so funny to watch, and if I'm being completely honest here... kinda hot. God what I wouldn't give to see these two in a naked tickle fight. I'm sorry did I just type that out loud? A really genius scene that turned on a damn dime! Bam, next thing you know there's a gay getting his head bashed on some rocks. Just verifies what I've always known... the gays are not made for camping! Amen.


I also liked that George discovered Burke's hand trembles. His nervousness as Burke was stitching up Joe's lover was so tense to watch. You wanted George to say something yet he just stayed silent. Truly scary. I wonder how long George will let Burke play this charade? Not long I guess based on the previews for next week.

What else did I love? Oh yeah, that would be Addison and Callie or as I'm now calling them Thelma and Louise. Seriously, why have I never thought of these two as the best of friends? They're a wicked combo and every and all men should fear these two women! Nurturing Callie was a welcomed surprise. I'm glad her soft turn had the typical Shonda spin to it though. Case in point: Callie going to console Addison in the crapper.

Callie (to Addison through stall door): "Don't make me climb over this stall. I'll do it but I won't be happy 'cause I don't really know you too well."

The perfect balance of sass and sensitivity! Dr. Torres rocks!

The saddest moment of the night: That would be Alexandra Holden delivering her dead baby! It was the worst saddest moment ever. I was crying my eyes out at how horrible that sitch was. God, just cut me open and take it out of me... that's what I assumed would happen. NO SHE HAS TO DELIVER THE BABY. God it was hideously painful and both Alexandra Holden and the guy playing her husband were amazing to watch. Why doesn't Alexandra Holden get more gigs? I love her. God, ever since Drop Dead Gorgeous! Note to casting directors, get on it!

The moments I was happy came: Bailey's wrath! Christina's a tard for doing what she did and Bailey is almost going too easy on her, don't you think? I would have that girl parking cars before she set sights on a hospital ever again. And where does Christina get off. She's an intern! How dare she assume power and the right to do anything over a resident or doctor! I want and need consequences for Christina's actions.

The who cares moment: McSteamy hitting on yet another girl.

The other who cares moment: The sexual reassignment storyline. Seen it. Don't care.

The okay, I guess I'm ready moment: McDreamy reintroducing himself to Meredith. I didn't think I wanted it so soon yet the way he did it and the damn cuteness won me over as well! I liked that Meredith at least thought about being independent and sticking up for herself but seriously, who wouldn't cave to those eyes. McDreamy...

And finally, the worst moment of the night: "George, its your Dad" and the curtain reveals O'Malley's Father lying in the hospital. So convenient. So easy. Such a sweeps stunt that again, I saw sharks jump. Why did they need to ruin a completely good episode with that revelation. Shonda, I expect better of you.

Men In Tree's Follows Grey's

Does this mean I have to start watching Crazy Heche and her Alaskan Men in Trees? I curse the ABC gods for handing me yet another show to watch! I knew it was a show I'd like if given the chance, and til now I'd not been given the chance... but starting at the end of the month, Crazy Heche follows Philandering Meredith and Co.

Beginning November 30, ABC will air Men in Trees, which stars Anne Heche as a New York fish in Alaskan water, on Thursday's at 10 p.m. following Grey's Anatomy. The show will replace Six Degrees, a drama that has struggled in the ratings against ER and Shark.

Trees has averaged 7 million viewers in its Friday night 9 p.m. berth. The show is from former Sex and the City writer Jenny Bicks.

Six Degrees will return to the schedule in January. The show, which tells the tale of New Yorkers whose lives are intertwined in mystical ways, has struggled against a resurgent ER on NBC and a solid Shark on CBS.

The network will air a repeat of last week's Desperate Housewives in the spot tonight. ABC has made no announcement as to what will air in Trees vacated Friday slot or what it will air in the Thursday slot for the remainder of the November sweeps period.

The addition of well-reviewed Trees to Thursday ups the ante on the night even more. Grey's and CSI already duke it out in a clash of ratings titans, and NBC recently announced it would move the Tina Fey comedy 30 Rock to the night to form an all-comedy block reminiscent of its "must see TV" glory days.

ABC had originally planned to pair trees with fellow freshman Ugly Betty on Fridays, forming a "women's night" of TV. As the fall season approached, the network decided to move Betty to Thursday, where it has flourished.

Studio 60 Given Full Season!

It's a happy week! First we take over the House and Senate, now America is given a second chance at intelligent and poignant drama!

Despite all the cancellation rumors, Studio 60 has been given a full 22 episode order and I'm frakkin' excited! We'll get to see more Crazy Christians, and we'll be able to start tracking the baby bump on Amanda Peet.

Hazaa!

Jericho Gets Lost

Taking a page out of the 24 and now Lost playbook, CBS's Jericho will split its season in two allowing for more continuity and memory retention. When it returns its an all out repeat-free race to the finale.

Here's CBS's official press release on the exciting news!


"JERICHO" TO BE PRESENTED IN TWO DISTINCT SEASONS WITH NO REPEATS

CBS's Hit Freshman Drama Will End Its "Fall Season" With a Cliffhanger Finale on Nov. 29….

…Then Return in February With All New Episodes For the Remainder of the Season

CBS to Create Online Destination for "Jericho" During Its 10-Week Intermission with Original Content, Interactive Elements, Recaps and Preview Clips of Upcoming Episodes

JERICHO, CBS's hit freshman drama about the aftermath of a nuclear explosion in a small, peaceful Kansas town, will be broadcast without repeats for the remainder of the 2006-2007 season.

The network announced today that it has devised a scheduling pattern to broadcast JERICHO in two distinct seasons. JERICHO will conclude its "fall season" with a cliffhanger finale on Wednesday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and come back in February with all original episodes for the remainder of the season.

JERICHO will return on February 14th with a recap special looking back at the first 11 episodes, followed by an original episode on February 21st. The all-new episode on February 21st will provide a look into life in Jericho the day before the nuclear bombs exploded.

To sustain audience momentum and update potential new viewers, CBS will create an online destination for JERICHO during the show's 10-week intermission. The site will include original content, interactive elements, recaps and sneak previews.

CBS will also continue to stream all episodes of JERICHO broadcast to date on its broadband channel innertube. Currently, JERICHO is the Network's most-streamed program on innertube.

JERICHO is averaging 11.08 million viewers, 3.4/10 in adults 18-49 and 4.5/12 in adults 25-54 and has boosted CBS's performance in the Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 PM time period by +50% in viewers, +42% in adults 18-49 and +50% in adults 25-54 compared to last year.

JERICHO stars Skeet Ulrich, Gerald McRaney, Ashley Scott, Pamela Reed, Kenneth Mitchell, Lennie James, Sprague Grayden, Michael Gaston, Erik Knudsen, Brad Beyer and Shoshannah Stern.

Jon Turteltaub, Stephen Chbosky and Carol Barbee are executive producers for CBS Paramount Network Television.

Lost "I Do" - Fall Finale and Spring Spoilers!

Lost's Fall Finale Tonight!

*MAJOR SPOILER VIDEO

*video originally posted on buddytv.com

So in honor of tonights fall finale of Lost, I thought I'd bring you the scoop Michael Ausiello gathered in honor of his 100th spoilerific column. Head on over to read all the gossip and scoop on Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls, Friday Night Lights, Veronica Mars, and Battlestar! Wish him a Happy 100th!

He sat down with Lost creators and producers Damon and Carlton to get some answers on this somewhat uneven season so far and where the hell they're going when the show returns February 7th (which is an early Bday present for me!)

I'm warning you, there are some significant pieces of information, some very spoilerish. You've been warned.

Things We Won't Get To This Season:
- We will not see Michael or Walt this season.
- The Nature of the Island or its location.

Things We'll Find Out In The Spring:
- Why and How Locke ended up in the wheelchair.
- What happened immediately following the hatch explosion in regards to Locke, Desmond, and Eko.
- Why and How Jack gets those tattoos.
- How long the Others have been on the island AND their origins.
- What happened to the kids that were abducted from the tailies.
- That the Others community/houses we saw in the season opener are on the Lost island not the captive island holding Jack, Kate, and Sawyer.
- The guy with the Patch will figure prominently into the remainder of the season.
- We'll head back out of the island life to see what the men in the snow cabin are up to and possibly Penny.
- There will be 2 bombs dropped in the spring. A character bomb in the first 3 episodes back, and a story arc bomb or game changer shortly thereafter.

What we learned about tonight's finale:
- There is a pretty significant cliff hanger but no major shocker. Is that learning anything? NO!!!!!!

Click here for a spoiler pic I was psyched about!

New Veronica Mars Shirt

I had to do it. Keith Mars mumbled the words and I just had to do it. We all think it, yet we love them so... here goes kids. Go wild!

"When did crappy old shirts with stupid sayings become cool?"

KFed and Brit are KDone!

Finally! Who keeps those bastard children?

Britney Spears has filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Kevin Federline, PEOPLE

L.A. Superior Court spokesperson Pat Kelly tells PEOPLE, "Yes, it's confirmed. It was filed today, on the grounds of irreconcilable differences." TMZ.com was the first to report the filing.

Spears and Federline wed in September 2004 and have two sons, Sean Preston, 1, and Jayden James, who was born Sept. 12.

According legal documents filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles, Spears seeks custody of both boys, with Federline getting visitation rights.

Spears gives a separation date of Monday. She asks that each party pay their own legal fees and waives her right to spousal support. She also requests that certain assets, including "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects," be confirmed as separate property.

She and Federline, 28, both spent the weekend in New York City, but Spears did not appear at any of the events promoting Federline's new CD, Playing with Fire.

Still, on Friday night at his record release party at the Manhattan hot spot Stereo, Federline shot down rumors of strife in his marriage, telling PEOPLE, "I don't waste any energy thinking about these things. I don't get caught up in it."

But the previous week, he admitted that, because of his touring schedule, "I'm not going to see my family as much as I want to, but I mean, those are the sacrifices you make as an artist." has confirmed.

Faith Hill Hates Carrie Underwood - CMA Smackdown

Is This The Story That Went Up A Hill And Came Down A Mountain?

Watch the video for yourself.



To me it almost looks like Faith Hill is joking but that face and her storming off doesn't really help her cause here.

The backstory: Faith Hill lost at last nights CMA's to American Idol winner Carrie Underwood for Female Vocalist of the Year.

In a statement released by the huffy singer, Hill claims: "The idea that I would act disrespectful towards a fellow musician is unimaginable to me, for this to become a focus of attention given the talent gathered is utterly ridiculous. Carrie is a talented and deserving Female Vocalist of The Year."

Spin Spin Spin

Heroes - Chaper 7 "Nothing to Hide"

Did our favorite new show go from Heroes to Zeroes in the matter of one episode? Last night's episode of the usually stellar Heroes was pretty much pointless and craptastic. Hands down the worst episode of this show so far (I know, it was only Episode 7) but for their first episode of sweeps, this is what they come up with?

Something smells and it ain't the dead, frozen, decapiated bodies we're used to, nor is it the charred flesh of that nurse's arm from Radioactive Man... it's the smell of bad writing and even worse acting. Oh yes I did!

I'm gonna get creamed for this, but seriously could the Greg Grunberg storyline be more pointless and could his power be less lame? And his acting? Maybe this serious cop is out of his element because there is not one moment that I found true in all the scenes from last nights show. Not the one with his wife when he realizes she's been messing around. Not the one with his cop buddy when he realizes he's the one that's been sctupping his wife. Not the hideously and almost unwatchable hospital scene where he's reading Cancer Girls last dying thoughts and telling them to Radioactive Man so he'll let the hostage nurse go. It was like a Lifetime movie, and not a good one! I'm talking one starring Haylie Duff bad.

It's not that I don't like Grunberg because I do. There's just something so bland, contrived, and senseless to his character and storyline. And Clea Duvall (who I normally adore) is about as believable an FBI agent as Ming Na was in Vanished. It's gross miscasting and the dialogue for the FBI scenes is written as well as that of Vanished... and by as well I mean as bad. Seriously painful.

Move Matt's storyline along already. Get him away from that whore of a wife and toward the other Heroes and then we'll talk. Right now, his storyline and character is expendible.

Okay so there was the whole Radioactive Man subplot but I just don't get that yet. Is he responsible for blowing up NYC? Is he the bomb that triggers the explosion? Did anyone else think he looked like Isaac?

So why focus so much on the Cop when we have such juicy dish going on in Odessa, TX? Claire's brother finds the tape of Claire trying to kill herself any way possible (including a never before seen shot of her getting hit by a car and flying through the windshield!!!!) and she must do everything in her powers to convince him to not tell their parents. Man, it was a great mix of urgency played out in an age appropriate manner. It was typical brother/sister hijinks with much greater consequence. When she turned on the adoption, they won't love me tears I couldn't tell if that was a ploy or if it was the real deal. Regardless, it was amazing. As was the "YouTube's free, you idiot" line!

See, that's a very compelling and immediate storyline to follow yet there was barely enough screentime allotted. More Cheerleader damnit!

What else was good? Micah has powers as well. How could he not? With a split personality Mom and a wall walking Dad we knew Micah had to be blessed with something. Not only can he manipulate technology, the boy can lie like the Devil! He don't care. I love that he also knew he wasn't speaking to his true Mother. Great exchange.

Nathan's wife (played by Rena Sofer) is in a wheelchair and we know that Nathan had something to do with it but what is still the big mystery. Um, and what about her demanding a reason for her to want to walk again? She's so onto him. He's busted big time for the affair in Vegas. She may be crippled but she ain't simple. I dont know where that line came from or why it should make sense, it's close to a line in my 6th grade play that Sue Eyer had to say but really it has no relevance to Heroes or that wife of Nathan's. Wow, long tirade.

What else? Hiro saved the day again and was just super cute but nothing big there either.

Um, and lastly... Peter played with his hair and Simone's Dad died.

Next week looks killer though! I can't wait to see what goes down. What did you think? Love, hate, indifferent? Have our Heroes fallen already?

Kirstie Alley on Oprah

Here it is folks, KAl on Oprah looking so much better. Girl done lost 75 pounds (that's a backstreet boy) and wanted to strut her stuff for the cameras. Here is her grand entrance in a bikini!

Veronica Mars Channel on Veoh

Veronica Mars has teamed up with Veoh and created its own Veoh exclusive clips section on the popular video site.



To see a sneaky peek at this week's episode "Hi, Infidelity" click here.

To check out the Veronica Mars Channel, click here.

And remember to check out veoh for more exclusive VM clips in the weeks to come. And I beg of you to watch Veronica Mars tonight at 9pm on The CW as this may be the make or break it week as rumor has it next week might be the announcement of a full season pick-up. Last week's numbers were so low, I can only hope y'all were out trick-or-treating instead of watching Veronica try to scrub the acne off Weevil's fat face.

Ducky's Blogger Buddy TVFan Hates Meredith Grey and Let's All Commuters Know About It!

Congrats to Hilary from Passtheremote (you may also know her as TVFan) who I met at the Veronica Mars Bloggers Press Day. She's a great journalist and blogger - she contributed to the TV Bloggers Top 5 Picks and today she's featured in a story about the hatred of Meredith Grey! Way to go Hil! Here's the article that appears in today's Metro (NYC,Boston,Philly)...

Last Thursday, 21 million viewers tuned in to “Grey’s Anatomy,” the most talked about show on television. Whitney Matheson was not one of them.

“I watched a few episodes of ‘Grey’s’ this season, but at some point I realized I just didn’t care about these characters anymore,” Matheson, editor of USA Today’s Pop Candy blog, says. “I know there are plenty of viewers who can sympathize with Meredith Grey’s love life and work situation, but I’m not one of them — in fact, I can’t really identify with any of the people on the show.”

It may sound like blasphemy, but despite what your McDreamy-dreaming mom (or ABC) might have you believe, there is a small but adamant core of “Grey’s” haters out there. We’re not talking about scorned fans of “The O.C.,” angry at the time slot competition — these are dedicated TV junkies who gave “Grey’s Anatomy” a shot and have since formed debate-worthy arguments against the hottest thing in scrubs since “Scrubs.” Their number one target: Meredith Grey.

“I think [Meredith] is the most unlikable lead character on any current show,” Hilary Hall, editor of PassTheRemote.net, says. “She’s conniving, whiny and too self-absorbed. I find flawed characters to be fascinating, but Meredith has just too many for me to enjoy her character.”

Matheson might be drawn back if there was less Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, on “Grey’s.”

“I realize the show is supposed to be focused on her,” Matheson says. “But first let’s just admit that people are going to gripe about any female star of a TV show — look at the torture Ally McBeal went through.... But Meredith Grey isn’t out to be the viewer’s best friend,” she continues. “Most people I know who love the show tell me she’s not their favorite of the ‘Grey’s’ gang, but they’re still pulling for her anyway.”

As for the rest of the McDoctors and their relationship woes, critics argue the love triangles get a little too “Laguna Beach” for a hospital drama.

“I know ‘Grey’s’ is supposed to be soapy, but all of the boy-girl drama gets so exhausting that after about 20 minutes I feel like I need a nap,” Matheson says. “Honestly, one thing that turns me off about this show is a tendency for some characters to revert to weird, sixth-grade attitudes about romantic relationships. Maturity may not be as witty, but it would be refreshing.”

The defense:
Victor Balta, a TV critic who writes weekly “Grey’s Anatomy” recaps for MSNBC.com, can understand viewers’ frustrations with the series’ overly dramatic turmoil of the non-romantic kind. “I think the show has gone over the top at times,” he says, referring to hospital cases that included a bomb inside a patient (pictured above) and a woman’s IUD caught on her ex-husband’s genital piercing. “I know it turned some people off. It’s fun to watch, but not necessarily all that believable, so the thing fans have to hope for is that the writers are realizing this, and that they’re doing these things with a wink,” he explains.

Veronica Mars "Hi, Infidelity"

VERONICA IS ACCUSED OF CHEATING? Say it ain't so! Also, Harmony is back for episode 2 of her 3 episode arc. I love Enrico and Laura together... why just 3 eps?

Veronica (Kristen Bell) is accused of plagiarizing her paper for Professor Landry’s (guest star Patrick Fabian, “Joan of Arcadia”) criminology class. In trying to clear herself, she discovers that her mentor is not who she thought he was. Wallace (Percy Daggs III) is pardoned by Dean O’Dell (guest star Ed Begley, Jr., “Arrested Development”) for cheating on his exam, but makes a decision that could affect his college career. Piz (Chris Lowell) invites Veronica to a night of bowling and she decides to bring Logan (Jason Dohring) and Parker (Julie Gonzalo), unaware Piz wanted the evening to be more of a date.

Now, where the hell is MAC? We got Piz and Parker she has to be putzing around somewhere right? Let's hope so.

Supernatural "The Usual Suspects"

You know I love me some Winchesters and lately I'm loving JPad even more for his Anti-Fur ads! Here's some content and photo's from this upcoming week's episode entitled "The Usual Suspects" [*edited from original post because wrong title was given in press release]. And in case you were wondering, yes that is Linda Blair from The Exorcist, not looking too shabby.

Pics do contain some mild spoiler information but damn that cast is hot on Sam.

THE WINCHESTER MEN BATTLE THE DEMON AFTER A LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT — Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) were left for dead after the Demon plowed a semi into the Impala. Now, one of the Winchesters hovers between life and death as the surviving family must face an old and powerful adversary. Eric Kripke wrote the episode directed by Kim Manners (#201).




courtesy The CW

TV Bloggers Pick Top 5 New Shows 2006

Scooter McGavin got a bunch of us together to pick our favorite shows of the Fall season. He's posted them here.

Recently of few television bloggers including myself put together a list of the best new shows on television the season. And here is what we came up:

1. Heroes - NBC (2)
2. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - NBC (1)
3. Friday Night Lights - NBC (1)
4. The Nine - ABC (1)
5. Ugly Betty - ABC
*numbers in parentheses denote first place votes

Also recieving votes: Brothers and Sisters; Men in Trees; Ice-T’s Rap School; Dexter; Justice; Jericho; Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making the Team

Voters: Ducky, Raelee, Scooter McGavin, Sheila, Tube Talk Girl, TV Fan

First off I guess I should mention that none of the voters are on the NBC payroll. But looking at the list, it looks like it’s a down year for new shows at least compared to recent years. Last year saw the return of the sitcom with My Name Is Earl and Everyone Hates Chris. The year before there was the debut of the two best shows this decade in Veronica Mars and Lost. And even the summer before those two aired was when Rescue Me started its run. Now keep in mind the list above does not reflect my personal tastes because I see enough ugly people in my everyday life that I have absolutely desire to see ugly people on my television, so in a measure of full disclosure here’s my ballot:

1. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (NBC)
2. Friday Night Lights (NBC)
3. Ice-T’s Rap School (VH1)
4. Dexter (Showtime)
5. Heroes (NBC)


As evident of the four different number one votes on the above poll, our television tastes vary a little, but if there is something that all of the voters can agree on is that you should be watching Veronica Mars if you are not already.

To finish reading the story and tally info, click here.

The Office "Producers Cut" Online

NBC'S 'THE OFFICE' WEB EVENT STREAMS ONLY ON NBC.COM

"Producer's Cut" To Be Web-Exclusive Event On NBC.com On November 9th

BURBANK, Calif. November 6, 2006 NBC's Emmy-winning comedy "The Office" (Thursdays, 8:30 9:00pm ET/PT) will offer fans a first-ever, web-exclusive "producer's cut" on November 9th. The episode will include additional scenes and extra footage not shown in the broadcast version. Viewers can log onto NBC.com at 9:00pm (PT) on November 9th to see the web-exclusive event.

The announcement was made today by Vivi Zigler, executive vice president NBC digital entertainment and new media.

"This is a first-of-its-kind and a real bonus for fans of 'The Office,'" said Zigler. "It's also a natural for this show which has continually pushed the envelope in the digital landscape. We're seeing an incredible audience reaction to the evolving digital extensions of our programming and anticipate this being one of their favorites."

In the pivotal November 9th episode, Jan (Melora Hardin) tells Michael (Steve Carell) that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down and Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein and Mindy Kaling also star, and Ed Helms ("The Daily Show"), Rashida Jones ("Wanted") and Charles Esten ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?") guest-star.

The OC Moves Already

This week, Fox will be testing The OC on a new night. This also means that it's an OC-Two'fer (new episode Wednesday and Thursday). Too bad it sounds like The OC is already resorting to stunts in episode 2 when Seth meets Steve-O. Sounds kinda Lame-O.

ALL-NEW EPISODES OF THE O.C. TO AIR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8, AND THURSDAY, NOV. 9, ON FOX

Viewers can enjoy two all-new hours of THE O.C.s trademark mix of heart, humor, drama, action and romance next week when original episodes of the cult soap air Wednesday, Nov. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Nov. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Leading off the night on Thursday, Nov. 9 (8:00-8:30 PM and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) will be back-to-back episodes of the new comedy TIL DEATH.

In The Gringos episode of THE O.C. airing Wednesday, Nov. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Ryan leaves Orange County to put an end to his turmoil, but he comes up empty on his search. Meanwhile, Seth acts like a jackass and finds some new friends (including guest star Steve-O) in Mexico who help him find what hes looking for; Harbor Schools dean forces Kaitlin and Julie to work together on a clothing drive; Julie is ostracized by the Cohens when they learn what shes been up to; and Taylor drops in unannounced on Summer, who continues to separate herself from everything Orange County

Thanksgiving morning finds the Cohen family still dealing with what happened in Mexico in The Cold Turkey episode of THE O.C. Thursday, Nov. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Sandy makes a deal to help Volchok but lets Ryan intervene and finally settle the score. Wondering if she can deal with Newport, Summer packs to come home for the holiday. And Julie cant deal with Kaitlin or Dr. Roberts and finds herself alone for most of Thanksgiving.

What? No Nanna?

Neil Patrick Harris Is Queer!

Apparently 2006 is the Year of The Cock because plenty of celebs are coming out of the closet left and right. Damn, first it was Lance Bass, then TR Knight, then RJ Helton (who) and now Doogie/Barney Neil Patrick Harris! That's hot!

According to People which might as well change its name or merge with OUT:

Neil Patrick Harris is gay – and wants to quell recent reports that he had denied it. The actor tells PEOPLE exclusively:

"The public eye has always been kind to me, and until recently I have been able to live a pretty normal life. Now it seems there is speculation and interest in my private life and relationships.

"So, rather than ignore those who choose to publish their opinions without actually talking to me, I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love."

Harris, 33, currently stars in the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother. He shot to fame in 1989 at age 16 when he played a teen-prodigy doctor on the hit Doogie Howser, M.D. "It was a very fast but wonderful education," he told PEOPLE in 1998.

After the show went off the air in 1993, he shook off his teen image with roles in the musicals Rent and Assassins and a wild turn as an unhinged version himself in the 2004 movie Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

"I'm enjoying my 30s," he told PEOPLE in 2004. "I feel like I know where I'm going. And I like where I'm going."

Boyfriend David Burtka

America's Next Top MARTIN Cross Over?

Dlisted has this picture of ex-Martin castmates Tisha Campbell and Tichinia Arnold as America's Next Top Model Host Tyra Banks and Judge Miss Jay Alexander. Brilliance! Tichinia looks way too much like Miss Jay, I'm scared.

So You Think You Can Dance Tour Ends

Well, the summer obsession has flamed out, their tights are packed, the makeup a little less caked, and the endless denials of homosexuality are put away in the back of the closet. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 is officially dead.

Their final show was in Providence last Sunday night. There were high hopes that GMMR and I would be attending and having all access but alas it did not come through so I do not have a final show report for you. I was told by a very reliable source (she has killer abs and contrary to popular belief, quite the personality) that they were going to be doing some whacky things for the last show. I hear the men were doing a whole number in Drag! If anyone can confirm that attended Providence, let us all know.

We had a lot of cities covered in the Tour Correspondents Reports. Not as many as originally intended as a good number of fans didn't send me their write ups or pictures so I apologize to those of you that emailed me wondering where the hell a report was for a city that was supposed to be covered. If any one out there is reading this and wants to send in a quick synopsis or have something fun to add to any shows missed, please do so, we'd all love it!

Here's what we've learned about at least a few of our favorites and their post-tour plans.

Travis will be teaching dance as part of The New York City Dance Alliance. Not only will he be in NYC showing you how to cut a rug, he'll also be taking that show on the road. Look out Boston, he hits the Hynes Convention Center on December 2nd and 3rd. I'll see what I can do about getting into that! Here are the dates and information if you are interested.

Topeka, KS november 4-5

Los Angeles, CA november 11-12

Houston, TX novemeber 18-19

Boston, MA december 2-3

Nashville, TN decemeber 9-10

go to www.nycdance.com for further information.


Benji and Cousin Heidi have an instructional DVD coming out. God, this sounds like hours of fun! Here are some details courtesy of Benji's MySpace.

INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS COMING SOON!!!I am oober excited!!! heidi and I have been in the works with a few great companies and the instructional dvds should be out hopefully by January. We have some really cool things being planned and some special bonuses for the fans. Im really upbeat about the idea...youre gonna see a different side of heidi and I as teachers(which is what we've done for a living for about 10 or so.)...with some cool twists!

If you missed any of the Tour Reports, here are the cities. Again, I want to thank each and every contributor and reader. I know that when I last spoke to the cast of the show, they thought this was a great idea and really appreciated the effort y'all put into making not only the summer series a hit but the tour as well! See you all next summer (if not sooner)...

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Other Reports/Photos:
- Toronto
- Boston
- Philadelphia
- Buffalo
- Chicago
- St. Louis
- Portland
- Oakland
- Los Angeles
- Phoenix
- Seattle

Boycott ShopNBC: Fur Is Dead

As some of you know there is nothing more in this world that I hate than Fur. It's the most cruel vile industry dedicated to vanity and consumerism and I just won't stand for it. I've been a vegan or vegetarian for more than half of my life now and I've spent many a cold winter protesting fur boutiques, department stores, and taunting old blue hairs in pelts because I feel its important.

Thanks to my friends at Peta2.com, this year we have yet another target in the battle against fur and this one translates to TV! ShopNBC (which BTW has the worst production value on earth, it's like watching cable access) in the past had agreed to not sell fur on their shopping network. Guess what? They've gone back on that statement. Here is some information from Peta2 about ShopNBC.

Less than a year after promising to adopt a permanent fur-free policy, ShopNBC—NBC's TV shopping channel and online retailer—has gone back on its word, despite the fact that other leading clothing retailers, like Forever 21, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, and others, have pulled fur from their stores. We need your help to convince ShopNBC to stop supporting the cruel fur industry!

Animals on fur farms spend their entire lives exposed to all weather conditions in cramped, filthy wire cages. Many go insane from the intensive confinement. Fur farmers use the cheapest and cruelest killing methods, including suffocation, electrocution, gassing, and poisoning. Crude killing methods aren't always effective, and sometimes animals wake up while they are being skinned.

With so many fashionable, comfortable faux-fur styles available, there is no excuse for ShopNBC to sell anything made with real fur. Please take a moment to call ShopNBC's CEO at his office and let him know that you are outraged that his company broke its promise to go fur-free, and tell him to stop selling the skins of tortured animals once and for all!

BOYCOTT ShopNBC

William Lansing, CEO
952-943-6113

Battlestar Galactica "Torn"

As Tigh and Starbuck stir up discontent aboard the Galactica, a new and deadly virus forces the Cylons to take drastic measures to protect the future of their race.

Even as Adama risks his life to hold his crew together, Baltar realizes that he must face the irrational wrath of the Cylons alone.

Apparently Starbuck and Tigh recognize the division between those that suffered at the hands of the Cylons while on New Caprica and those that fled to safety aboard the battlestars.

Rumor also has it that tonight (or next weeks conclusion) we discover a dying Cylon baseship and a plague that may wipe out a Cylon model forever.

Remember, BSG airs at 9pm on Sci-Fi.

Degrassi's Mini-Webisodes Unspoil November 24th

Usually the webisodes of Degrassi are for kicks, with maybe one real storyline thrown in. This upcoming batch seems the same. I actually really enjoy the crazy ones that the actors get to do. I loved the Jay and Emma switcheroo and basically anything with Manny in it. I'm dying for the Toby one listed below and what appears to be a Manazon send up that collides with Bring It On.

While Degrassi goes on haitus after next week's episode in which Sean finds out about Emma's little oral fixation at the Ravine we can still enjoy our favorite Degrassi Community School pals through the holidays.

On Friday, November 24, The N unveils six new Degrassi Minis which begin rolling out exclusively on The Click (http://www.the-n.com). A new mini will premiere every Friday for six consecutive weeks. Each mini is two to three minutes in length providing a back story to existing plot lines of the series, while others are hypothetical takes on the Degrassi universe.

The six Degrassi Minis include:

* "Two's Company" Premiering Friday, November 24 - After an embarrassing moment, Manny (the house guest who will never leave) and Mr. Simpson have an uncomfortable conversation while watching Instant Star.

* "Sean in Prison" Premiering Friday, December 1 - This vignette shows a night in the life of Sean while he was behind bars.

* "Bring It On" Premiering Friday, December 8 - Manny introduces a whole new spirit squad at the halftime basketball game with the Degrassi male student body performing an urban, in-your-face, "Bring it On"-style routine.

* "A Day in the Life of Heather Sinclair" Premiering Friday, December 15 - Through the eyes of Heather, we walk the halls of Degrassi as she's belittled and tormented (or is she the tormentor?) by several of her classmates.

* "Diary of Jay Hogart" Premiering Friday, December 22 - You think you know, but you have no idea what Jay Hogart does while the rest of Degrassi is in class.

* "Toby Dynamite" Premiering Friday, December 29 - A Napoleon Dynamite parody.