Veornica Mars: Plan B Gets an A+

The following post contains info about the 4/5 episode, so if you haven’t seen it…well, you’ve been warned. 

THANK YOU Rob Thomas and friends for by far the BEST episode of Veronica Mars since last year’s “Trip to the Dentist”.  God, how are more people not watching this show??  I have to say this is the first episode all season where I was completely on the edge of my seat for the entire hour. Remind me again why Weevil isn’t on every freakin’ week?  And let me just say this…I thought it was a fantastic episode even before the dance scene. 

This episode really helped push all the storylines forward, and I find myself right back into it. I lost a little interest in the bus crash for a while.  It just seemed so drawn out.  But after tonight’s episode, there’s definitely a connection between the crash and Felix’s death…but who the hell is behind it all?  Weevil?  Logan?  The Gutt?  Fitzpatricks?   Now I really want to know.

And what’s up with the Beav? So he doesn’t want to get it on with Mac?  I don’t think VM is going for the obvious here…I think he’s straight – but there’s something definitely behind his reaction.  What are you up to little Cassidy Casablancas?!

The other great thing about tonight episode…it was all about getting back to the basics, and by basics I mean Logan & Veronica.  The chemistry between Kristin Bell and Jason Dohring is palpable. Their scenes have a crazy amount of energy, and it’s nice to see them getting along again.  Oh and again, the scene at the dance…I was jumping out of my skin!!!!  Rob Thomas you better not be teasing us with the LoVe connection because I know how to find you.

I’m sorry that I won’t be able to write a recap tonight.  It’s past midnight here, and I’ve got to catch an early train to NYC in the early morning.  So glad I didn’t wait until I got back tomorrow night to watch this episode though.

Yeah, I kind of loved the faux-shocker scene.  Good call RT!! And I got a glimpse of the now infamous “I Love Dick” shirt in next week’s scenes…yes!!

Don’t forget that starting NEXT WEEK, Veronica Mars will be moving to Tuesdays at 9pm.  Not like I won’t remind you, oh at least 30 times before then.

SOS: Save Our Shows

USA Today is conducting a poll to see which of those shows “on the bubble” of cancellation are worth being saved.  A few shows near and dear to my TV-lovin’ heart are on this list, so PLEASE go vote. 

Even if you don’t watch them, please do me a favor and register a “keep” for Veronica Mars, Everwood, Scrubs and The Loop.  Thanks!

Now go vote!!

 

MAJOR Gilmore Girls Spoilers…but not here

D on’t worry..I didn’t post it here, but I just got some major spoilers for what I think is the finale. If you’re interested in knowing more, I posted it in the Gilmore Girls thread within the Give Me My Remote forums

It’s Official – Katie Couric Leaving The Today Show

As I mentioned before, I watch The Today Show every morning, so I’m sad to hear that after fifteen years Katie Couric will be leaving her post as co-host. Couric will assume duties as the anchor and managing editor of The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. Katie made the emotional announcement during today’s show.

“I wanted to tell all of you out there … that after listening to my heart and my gut … I’ve decided I’ll be leaving ‘Today’ at the end of May…I really feel as if we’ve become friends through the years.”

All the best to you, Katie. I can’t say I’ll be seeing you, because I never watch those nightly news shows, but I’m sure you’ll be great.

So who’s going to replace Katie Couric in one of the most coveted jobs in all of TV journalism? My sources says that NBC will be announcing very soon that Meredith Viera, current co-host of The View, will be taking over for Couric.

Although most of us know Meredith as one of the crazies over on Bab’s gabfest, we must remember that Meredith Viera is a seasoned journalist with years of experience. I, personally, think she will be wonderful in the role. Can you imagine how happy Meredith will be to not have to hear Star Jones-Reynolds voice everday?!

But seriously, much like Katie, Meredith will show her journalistic integrity during the important interviews, but will also be able to transition to her loose and fun side with ease. I can’t say I’m 100% sure about Meredith taking over, but let’s just say that if I were a betting gal, I might just give up a romantic dinner with John Krasinski if I were wrong.

Chris Daughtry is Still My American Idol

Something happened with my TiVo last night and American Idol didn’t record. Maybe that is to blame for my bad mood today. I had heard from some trusted resources that my boy Chris didn’t have the strongest night last night. Well, thanks to the good people at You Tube, I was able to catch his act. I still thought he was pretty damn good, and I’m not willing to give up on my boy!!!

To that end, check out this compilation of all of Chris’s performances from his audition through last night’s performance…suddenly my mood has lightened – the power of Daughtry.

If you are looking for a recap of last night’s performance you should check out Idol Chatter and DuckyxDale.

Thanks to ValerieRose for putting together the video of Chris.

Check Out the Give Me My Remote Online Store

If you haven’t checked out the Give Me My Remote Online Store in a while you should know we’ve added a few new products, and we are adding at least 5 or 6 new designs next week.  We are always looking for new ideas for t-shirts, mugs and more, so if you have any ideas, make sure you let me know.

Click here for the Give Me My Remote Online Store

 

Chad Michael Murray Engaged to Another One Tree Hill Co-Star

I wonder if Sophia Bush wakes up every morning just praying for One Tree Hill to get canceled.  That poor girls has had a rough year.  It was one year ago this month that she married co-star Chad Michael Murray.  Five months later she was filing for divorce amid rumors of Chad’s infidelity. As the TV fates would have it, Chad and Sophia’s characters start romancing on-screen just as their off-screen relationship is ending. And, here we are 6 months later, and her ex-husband is engaged…again…to another One Tree Hill co-worker.  Sometimes life is a bitch.

Chad Michael Murray, 24, is engaged to Kenzie Dalton, 18, who has played a cheerleader on One Tree Hill.  Although I have been able to confirm the engagement, I have yet to confirm the rumors that Dalton and Murray are expecting a baby together.  I’m sure we’ll know soon enough.

Someone needs to have a little talk with Chad to make sure his head it on straight.  Chad has been known to fall for a few of his co-stars.  He’s been linked with Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, after working on movies with them.  Then of course Sophia Bush, and now the cheerleading extra.  Something is just not right with that kid.

And as for Sophia, someone give this woman an award or something for dealing with that BS everyday at work.

Prison Break Recap (4/3)…May Contain Spoilers

Tonight’s episode of Prison Break takes a look at the lives of some of the Fox River inmates, before they were behind the penitentiary walls.
MICHAEL & LINCOLN 

Michael and Lincoln weren’t always the best buddies they are today.  Before they both landed in Fox River, the brothers were somewhat estranged and lived two very different lives. After their mother died, and their father left, it was Lincoln who was responsible for raising his little brother.  Michael took his share of his mother’s insurance money and put himself through college, which led to his career as an architect, while Lincoln lived a life of petty crime. We see the brothers just prior the whole Stedman incident.  While Lincoln is desperate to have a relationship with Michael, Michael wants nothing to do with Lincoln who he is clearly ashamed of.

As it turns out, Lincoln owes some not so nice people $90k.  his debt can be forgiven if he agrees to kill someone that night in a parking garage…hmmm.

Lincoln refused at first saying that he’s not a killer, but eventually caves as the bad guy threatens Lincoln’s family if the debt isn’t paid immediately. 

Not wanting to go through with it, Lincoln reaches out one last time to Michael for help.  Too bad Michael is too busy almost making out with Veronica to take Lincoln’s call.  Don’t worry – they don’t.  Believe it, I wouldn’t be able to sit here typing this if they did.  I think I would still be washing my eyes out.

Not being able to get in touch with Michael, and desperate to get his debt relived, Lincoln enters the garage. His every move within the garage are monitored by the shady FBI agents – and the moves they couldn’t catch on tape, they alerted with the help of photoshop. The rest is Prison Break history.

Michael first hears of Linc’s arrest from Veronica.  Michael is not as quick to believe his brother’s innocence as Veronica is.  Michael found out about the $90k debt, and just assumes that Lincoln killed his old boss (Stedman) in order to get the cash.  Michael can’t understand how Lincoln could possible owe someone $90k.  Veronica drops the bombs of all bombs on Michael when she tells him that his mother’s insurance money, that paid for college, his loft, and the threads he is wearing never existed.  On that note, I’m all for starting a letter writing campaign to get the FRSP uniforms changed from prison blues to Brook Brothers – Worthy looks HOT in a suit.  Anyway, it was Lincoln who borrowed all that money and passed it on to Michael.  He just said it was insurance money because he knew Michael never would have accepted it otherwise, and Lincoln wanted a better life for his brother.

After hearing this news, Michael feels like he is ultimately responsible for Lincoln’s imprisonment and impending death.  If only Michael hadn’t taken the money…if only he had answered Lincoln’s call the night of the murder.  Yeah, Mikey wasn’t feeling too good.  This is the moment he decides that he needs to help his brother, because it was always Lincoln taking care of Michael. When they were younger, Lincoln used to make little origami swans for Michael.  The swans stood for familial obligation – watching out for your own.  Now the tables have turned and it’s time for Michael to start making little papers swans for his big brother. Michael agrees to visit Lincoln each day, but Lincoln informs him that he’s being transferred to Fox River, and magically a light bulb appears over Michaels’s head.

The plan to get Lincoln out of jail starts immediately.  Blueprints are laid out, articles are clipped about the people on the inside that could be of service – everything Michael will need to break his brother, and himself out of jail.  Except there is one problem – Michael can’t seem to remember all the intricacies of the jail.  Well thank god the boy got hungry, because without the tattooed covered delivery girl, Michael might have never been able to move forward with his prison break.
With his tattoos in place, and all suited-up, Michael picks up his guns and walks towards the bank and his new life.
SUCRE

The first time we get to meet Sucre is when Lincoln runs into him, literally, after the garage shooting.  Sucre and his boys are hanging out when he notices a gorgeous woman looking his way.  For Sucre and Maricruz, it was love at first sight. Although his cousin convinces him that Marivruz is out of his league,
Sucre doesn’t want to hear it and plans to take Maricruz out for a romantic dinner.  After his cousin reminds him that he’s broke, Sucre decided to rob a convenience store.  In true Sucre style, he only takes the $50 he needs to take his lady out for a fancy supper.  Well the date must have gone well because Sucre and Maricruz quickly fall in love and start talking about their future…together.  Sucre tells his friends and cousin that he wants to propose to Maricruz…once he gets money for a ring.  Knowing that’s going to be some time, Sucre decides to hit the liquor store again.  This time he needs a little more than the $20 the cashier is offering.  After apologizing to the cashier for holding him up, Sucre is busted by the cops.  It wasn’t the cashier who called the cops, but rather Sucre’s own cousin.  Bastard.  Guess the cousin wanted Maricruz all to himself.
SARA

Looks like the good doctor had some major issues prior to her arrival at Fox River.  Sara was a bit of a junky, which I have to say is convenient, seeing she works near all those free meds.  While high as a kite, Sara witnesses a kid get hit by a car.  Too bad she’s too screwed up to do anything to help the kid.
We next see her 18 months later telling her story to her fellow recovering addicts.  Sara is ready to get back to work, and she wants to help people get from where she was, to where she is now.  One of her fellow Looks like Sara isn’t the only recovering addict on staff at Fox River. Bellick is in the same recovery group.  After hearing that Sara is ready to go back to work, a much more softened Bellick informs her of an opening for a doctor at Fox River.  He offers to take her to dinner to discuss it more, and in doing so Bellick offers up the best line of the night: “I got a gift card to the Red Lobster just over the interstate…” Ha.  Classic!!

C-NOTE

As it turns out, C-Note really was in Iraq.  After doing a few deeds for his CO, C-Note is repaid by a relatively safe assignment as a prison guard. While on duty, C-Notes witnesses the torture of some of the prisoners. After he files a report, and insists that he will take his claims of prison torture to a higher  level, his CO has him arrested for smuggling black market goods into Iraq.  After his dishonorable discharge, C-Note heads back home but struggles to find a job.  Although very reluctant but equally as desperate, C-Note agrees to deliver a truck full of stolen goods.  The cops are alerted, and C-Note is arrested.  Not wanting to risk losing his family, C-Note tells his wife and daughter the his unit was being redeployed to Iraq.  His brother-in-law is the only one that knows the truth.

T-BAG

The night started off pretty good for T-Bag.  He had dinner over at his girlfriend’s house, and hung out with her and her children after dinner. The way T-Bag looked at his gf’s kids was so unsettling.  His girlfriend seemed to be happy to have this sweet man in her life, well, at least she was happy until she turned on the TV and saw T-Bag’s picture on America’s Most Wanted.  It seemed to go down hill for her after that.  The line “it’s not you, it’s me” wouldn’t really cut it, so she turned him in.  The two later meet up again, but this time T-Bag is behind bars.  He tried to tell her that he was reformed the moment he met her, but by turning him in, he went back to being the crazy, sick bastard that killed six students in Alabama. And just to show manipulative he can be, T-Bag tries to make his ex-girlfriend feel guilty for turning him in. That guy has some serious issues.
BIG News Tonight on Prison Break…Definitely Contains MAJOR Spoilers

There was one MAJOR development tonight.  For those of you who maybe doubted Lincoln’s innocence, doubt no more. Terrence Stedman is alive and well – living in Montana.  So whose dead body did they dig up from the ground?  Not sure, but it wasn’t the Vice President’s brother. Looks like Terrence knew exactly what he was doing.  He even went as far as to remove all his teeth so they could “id” the body in the event that some chick lawyer and her crazy lawyer friends wanted to pursue it further.

All and all I thought this was an Ok episode.  It didn’t really give me the insight I was hoping for.  It was nice to see Worthy in those suits though.

Just so you know, I’m literally falling asleep at my computer.  So if you see any mistakes, or typos, please forgive me….I will do my best to fix it all up nice and pretty in the morning.

Night…night
 

Prison Breaks Goes Lost on Us Tonight

On tonight’s Prison Break, we are going to find out what the main characters were up to before the plane crashed and they were deserted on the island they landed themselves in Fox River.  To date all we’ve had were snippets of each character’s background, but I think tonight’s backstories are really going to give us more insight into each one of the inmates.

So is Charles Westmoreland really DB Cooper?  How did Lincoln get mixed-up with the Vice President’s death?  What lead Sara to Fox River (perhaps she was going to end up their – medical degree or not…hmmm)? Hopefully we’ll get these answers tonight.

One backstory I’m not looking forward to?  Um, T-Bag.  Yeah, seeing that his story involved raping small children, I’m not too keen on catching up on his life.  But I think that perhaps T-Bag is the one we might gain the greatest insight to. 

Oh, and any scene that involves Michael in everyday clothes is fine by me.

Chat about tonight’s epsiode of Prison Break in the GMMR Forums.  I’m planning on recapping the epsiode, but I want YOU to help me figure out the best quote of the night.  So email me after the show with your favorite line…hell, feel free to email me during the show and we can watch it together.

Katie Couric to Leave The Today Show

TvSquad.com is reporting that Katie Couric has apparently decided to leave NBC and The Today Show to be the anchor of the CBS Evening News.  Supposedly the announcement is going to be coming this week.  My inside sources told me this was a done deal a few weeks back, but I just refused to believe my source.  I didn’t want to believe it.  I watch the Today Show every morning, and it just won’t be the same without Katie.  Yes, she’s a bit self-absorbed, condescending, and tells horrible jokes, but I’m used to her, and it’s comforting to know she and Matt are on the TV when i wake up.  To be honest, if Matt and Katie are away, I usually switch over the ABC and watch GMA. 

So if Katie is going to leave, then who will replace her?  I hope it’s Natalie Morales…I like her a lot.  If not Natalie, then maybe the recently married Campbell Brown, or The View’s Meredith Vierra..  Actually, as long as it’s not Ann Curry I’ll probably be ok.  If it is Ann, then I will probably never see the show again.

More to come on this story as it develops.

Grey’s Anatomy Recap: “The Name of the Game” (Contains Spoilers)

Meredith has taken up knitting as a means of stopping herself from sleeping with men.  I’m prediciting the girl could cloth half of Alaska by next month. I’m not saying she’s loose, but…ok, I am.  The knitting was a suggestion from Izzie, who also replaced sex with knitting.  But in her case, Izzie can’t have sex with whom she wants, because for Izzie & Denny: sex=death.  That kinda sucks.

The one person who might be having sex soon is George. Things with him and Callie seem to be going well.  They are double dating with Burke & Cristina, which is kind of adorable.  The two couples play fishbowl (one of my favorite games – Cappy the dead dog RIP) and Cristina becomes very competitive -shocker!!!

Cristina’s always present competitive streak extends into a surgical lecture she is taking.  To brush up on his skills, the Chief is also taking the class. After nailing one of the first procedures, Cristina gets all cocky because she beat the Chief.  Slow down there Yang, the Chief is the Chief for a reason. Now sit your cocky 1st year surgical intern ass down and let the man show you something.  The Chief does not disappoint.  He pulls off a difficult surgical procedure with his eyes closed.  No, literally with his eyes closed.  Put that in your surgical mask and smoke it Yang.

So the knitting may be a substitution for sex with Denny, but Izzie is having a different man issue tonight.  She is missing her little buddy George – big time.  Izzie decides that grilling Callie is the way to go.  Um…nope.  Callie doesn’t appreciate Izzie’s snide comments, nor Meredith’s existence on this earth.  Our little George makes Callie’s world stop, and she doesn’t like when people talk about him behind his back.  As Izzie put it – George is Callie’s McDreamy…awww!!
Elsewhere in the hospital, Jackie from Roseanne is dying of cancer, and being attented to by Burke and a cold and bitter Alex.  Just as Meredith broke George, Izzie has apparently broken Alex.  He has become a complete ass, or at least more of an ass than he normally is. Alex has adapted a no holds barred attitude when it comes telling the truth to patients.  Burke isn’t pleased, but Alex doesn’t seem to care, as telling the truth is the only good thing he’s good at. Um, WRONG, he’s good at wearing that lab coat too…and not wearing that lab coat. In the end, it’s Alex’s bedside manner, or lack thereof that is the catalyst to get Jackie to tell her teenage daughter that she is dying.  It was a bonding monent, and very touching, yet strangely I didn’t cry.  God I am a cold hearted bitch these days. Anyway, back to the drama-filled Seattle Grace…

As it turns out, Meredith seems to have a whole family she didn’t really know about.  Meredith’s half sister is admitted to the hospital as her unborn baby is having some issues.  As it turns out, Meredith has two sisters, and a stepmother (who lost her virginity to Rob Lowe – and if you don’t get the reference, then you are young and I am old..lol).  Thatcher Grey is very proud of his daughters. A real father of the year. It was really sad to watch Meredith hear about her father’s other family.  I actually felt for her.  Am I starting to like Meredith again? 

During a brief yet akward conversation with the Chief, Thatcher is informed of Ellis’s alzheimers and the difficult times Meredith has gone through.  This prompts Thatcher to talk to George about what Meredith is like. Ellis broke Thatcher’s heart, and she became very cold, and it’s important for him to know what Meredith is like as a person.  Despite his ill will as of late, George has kind things to say about Mere, who is hiding around the corner listening to the conversation. 

Dr. Bailey thinks the Chief is coddling her by not putting her on any surgeries.  Itching to get into the OR, Bailey assists McDreamy with a brain tumor removal.  Bailey is shocked to see that the patient is just a 7th grader.  The boy, who is awake and talking with Bailey throughout the surgery, hit a rough spot during the operation.  He’s fine, but Bailey was shaken.  Being a mother has changed her, and she can’t deny it, no matter how hard she tries.

Being a competitive bitch is what Cristina does well, and the girl always gets what she wants.  She wants George out of the apartment, and to do it, she takes some advice from the Chief and gets back to basics.  Cristina’s basics include walking around the apartment naked.  This is all it takes for Burke to kick George out.

George heads to the hospital, I think to look for Callie.  But he calls her instead, and finds out that Callie, in fact, lives at the hospital. She insists that she’s not crazy or anything.  Thanks for the clarification, but I’ll be the judge of that.  For now, I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt, but only because she’s making Georgie Porgie forget about Meredith.  Geroge asks Callie to cut his hair, but they kiss instead!! YAY!!

She-Shepherd and He-Shepherd have asked their new BFF, Meredith, to take their dog to the vet.  Just as Meredith is knitting away, trying feverishly totransform her hormones into scarves and sweaters, the vet arrives.  McDreamy move over, there is a new hottie in town – my personal kryptonite CHRIS O’DONNELL!!!  Meredith throw down the damn knitting needles and jump on this man. STAT!!!!

There were some classic lines in tonight’s episode..most all delivered by Meredith:

Meredith (to McDreamy & Joe): I’m practicing celebicy, and drinking doesn’t go well with celebicy because it makes everything and everyone seem kind of porny and then my head gets all cloudy and then the next thing ya know I’m naked…

Meredith: Every guy I meet turns out to be married:
Derek: Ow, ouch
Meredith: Sorry..or Mark.
Addison: Oh, ok I gotta go over there now.
Meredith: Sorry.  Or remember the horrible thing I did?  Remember George?
Derek: You’re making a sweater
Meredith: I’m making a sweater

Cristina: I’ve got to get George out of my apartment
Meredith: You know, you could always sleep with him, and then right in the middle, start crying.  It’s painful and humiliating, and unbelievable cruel, but apparently it works.

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