Watchlist: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

American Idol
The 24 semifinalists—12 males and 12 females—are announced. Dreams are shattered and hearts are broken – perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Friday Night Lights – Black Eyes and Broken Hearts
As the Panthers gear up for their next playoff game, racial tensions peak on the team in the wake of Coach McGill’s comments. Meanwhile, Julie’s odd-couple friendship with Tyra turns destructive; Jason makes a life-altering choice.

Lost — Flashes Before Your Eyes
A suspicious Hurley enlists Charlie to help him drag the truth out of Desmond, who has been acting strangely ever since the hatch implosion.

John Krasinski Loves Karaoke

It seems that my Valentine, Mr. John Krasinski like to sing himself a little karaoke from time to time. According to PopCandy, John took the stage last weekend at a bar in Greenville, SC where The Office star is currently shooting Leatherheads, a new pic he is starring in along side George Clooney and Renee Zellwegger.

We all know this wasn’t John’s first attempt at karaoke. He crooned his version of “Hero” on the Ellen DeGeneres show earlier this year.

P.S. Looks like this once and for all solves WIG GATE 2007…John’s hair is looking normal. No wig!!

Valentine’s Gifts for my Favorite TV Couples

Ah Valentine’s Day. Yes, the hallmark holiday that comes around every year to remind me that I’m single…you now, just in case I forgot. While I’m waiting for my dozen long stem roses from John Krasinski to arrive, I thought maybe I could send out some Valentine’s Day wishes to my favorite TV couples. Flowers? Bleh. Candy? Who wants the calories? Here’s the gifts I would but for my favorite TV twosomes.

Jim and Pam
A room with a lock
Yeah, I couldn’t think of a gift you two needed more than to be locked in a room together so you can finally just TALK. Seems the only thing keeping you apart is your inability to actually have an honest conversation with each other. You both assume you know what the other is thinking and feeling all the time, but guess what…you are always wrong. So on this Valentine’s Day, I’d like to give you a place where you can just talk it out. I’m the one that gets to pick the place for this much needed convo. If it was left up to the both of you you’d probably end up in the PLOD (Parking Lot of Doom). So use the room and get it all worked out. Once you are done talking, please feel free to use the room for whatever purposes you seems fit. And no worries, there’s a key. Karen or Roy won’t be interrupting.

Michael and Sara
A couples spa day
The Dr and the con have been through a lot over the past few months. Running from the law, and those out to kill them can be stressful. And I know Sara got a semi-bath a few weeks back when Kellerman tried drown her in the bathtub, but both she and Michael could use a hot, steamy shower. A nice day at the spa spent relaxing in a mud bath or getting a massage is just what Michael and Sara need this Valentine’s Day.

Logan and Veronica
A secluded island
Yes buying an island might be a tad bit extravagant for a Valentine’s Day gift, but what’s money when it comes to true LoVe. Why an island? Well it’s seems that despite how much these two love each other, the world around them is always keeping them apart. On a deserted island there’s no murders to solve and no other women for Logan to inevitably screw (up with).

Ryan and Taylor & Seth and Summer
A duplex Ok a duplex might not be the standard of living that you four are accustomed too, but hey I just emptied my wallet buying an island for Veronica and Logan. My days of watching your love grow are numbered, and soon I won’t be able to keep up with your love life and antics. But knowing that the four of you are all still together living in a duplex and raising your babies together brings me such joy. Oh and if you ever are hard up for cash, you could always install cameras in your duplex and make a reality show…I would SO watch.

Kara and Lee
A Boxing Ring
From what I’ve seen, beating the crap out of each other seems to be the only way for the two of you to really communicate how you feel. So on this valentine’s Day I’m sending you your very own boxing ring. Feeling frustrated? Work it out on the mat. It’s a win -win…you get a full work out AND it counts as crazy foreplay.

My favorite newbie couples
Unfortunately, Moonlighting bombed after Maddie and Dave finally got it together so the chances of you and your true TV love living happily ever after are slim to none. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be pulling for ya. So for you newbie loves, learn from the mistakes of your elders above and maybe, just maybe you can make it.

Who are your favorite TV couples (past and present) and what do you think would be the PERFECT Valentine’s Day gift for them.  Hey, I’m lonely this V-Day…comments are the only love I’m going to be getting (all together now…awwww)

House Recap: “Insensitive”

Title: “Insensitive”
Original Airdate: February 7, 2007
GMMR Recapper: LaLa

Ah yes, what a warm and romantic Valentine’s Day edition of House – the perfect episode to watch with your special someone. Because nothing says “I love you” like watching House pull a 25 foot tapeworm out of a teenage girl’s stomach. Just gives you those special warm fuzzies, doesn’t it? You know, the fuzzies that make you want to vomit. Yes, clearly this show is not backing away from the kind of graphic gore that I was talking about last week. I don’t know what was more disturbing: House taking forever to pull out the hugely long worm, or the fact that the teenage girl was conscious the whole time and was watching everything fairly calmly. That would be because this girl was born with that extremely rare disease where you can never feel pain. Which, of course, is exactly the type of disease that House would LOVE to have right now. But naturally, good ol’ Wilson, i.e. House’s conscience, soon squashes the man’s hopes of taking a sample of the girl’s spinal fluid and injecting it into his leg on the grounds of it being totally unethical and potentially harmful to the patient. Curses, foiled again.

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American Idol Cuts Robyn Troup

Uh oh American Idol.  Looks like Paula, Randy and Simon made a big mistake tonight.  Just two nights after Robyn Troup made her mark on the Grammy stage singing along side Justin Timberlake, we find out that the singer was CUT from American Idol’s Hollywood Week.  Not sure what the reasoning was because she sounded great on Idol tonight.  What’s American Idol’s track record for those being cut making it big?  Getting but has never worked out better…oh ok, if you don’t count that Jennifer Hudson girl

How I Met Your Mother Recap: Lucky Penny

Title: “Lucky Penny”
Original Airdate: February 12, 2007
GMMR Recapper: Jim Mosby

What a relief! HIMYM is back to the comedic genius that we’ve grown to know and love. I know it’s rather unjust to expect the entire season to live up to the Swarley Barney like goodness from “Slap Bet” earlier this season, or, even the Lemon Law rules of last season, but yea, I’ve been really worried as of late.

There were as many if not more good quality quotes this episode as “Slap Bet.” I hope that the number of viewers increase at least proportionally to “Slap Bet.” I cannot count the number of converts to HIMYM from that episode; I think this episode is destined to help HIMYM just as much.

Without further adieu, “Lucky Penny”:…

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Heroes Recap: Run!

While our regular Heroes recapper, Julie, is out traveling the globe (she’s so fancy), our Battlestar Galactica recapper Jo has stepped up to be our hero and provide this week’s recap. Thanks so much Jo!! Remember…comments are currency.

Title: “Chapter 15: Run!”
Original Airdate: February 12, 2007
GMMR Recapper: Jo

Nathan talks to the previously presumed dead PyroMom. He’s concerned and suspicious about his campaign but also wants to see his daughter, so he does what politicians do best- throws money at the problem and hopes for the best.

Mr. Bennett escorts a feeble and glazed over Mrs. Bennett back into the house. She has an appointment with a neurologist (like a real one? Or the Haitian, you tricky HRG) to find out what’s causing her headaches and memory loss. Claire cops a ‘tude with her dad, who’s handling it.

Jessica takes some base and powder to her telling tattoo. Darling, you could just put on a different shirt…anyways, she fakes out both D.L. and Micah with her best Nikki impression, while the real Nikki watches from the TV screen. Jessica pulls out a ticket to LA and her gun for her next assignment from Linderman.

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Battlestar Galactica Renewed for Season 4!

How’s this for some frakkin’ good news? Battlestar Galactica has been picked up for a 4th season!! The rumor has been swirling about for the past few days, but the news was confirmed this morning. SciFi is picking up 13 episodes of BSG and S4 is scheduled to air starting in January 2008.

You know what this means? You have plenty of time to get caught up on the show – one of the best on TV today. To get started check out GMMR’s Battlestar Galactica: Cliffs Notes. It should have all the info you need to begin your journey. Hey, I know it’s a lot to take on a new show, but don’t be scared. If you want to get started but you need a little encouragement, email me and I will walk you through it. You won’t be disappointed…trust me. So say we all!!

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The Casting Couch: Grey’s Anatomy

Seattle Grace has so many people milling around that it’s hard to keep track of who’s who. But every single person on the show from McDreamy to Joe the Bartender to Olivia, the kind of slutty but cute as a button nurse, was hand picked for the part by the Grey’s Anatomy casting department. And since the guest stars and background actors play such an important role every week, a big HOLLA to those in casting.

ABC.com gives us all a little insight into just how actors land roles on TV’s hottest drama. But most importantly we find out how Office Space’s “Oh face…Oh oh oh” guy ended up at one of the O’Malley brothers.

Thanks to JK for the tip

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Watchlist: Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Well it’s my second day in California, and I can’t say that I’ve full adjusted. It’s only a three hour difference, I really don’t understand why I can’t get with the program already. Today I forced myself to stay in bed until 5:15am so hopefully that will help a little. I could use a little coffee though…why doesn’t Starbucks deliver? Ha!Sorry I didn’t post much yesterday, but I’ll make sure to find the time today.

Oh and before I forget a VERY SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JESSICA!!! Today Jessica turns, well I guess I’ll keep that to myself…just know she’s getting OLD. Happy Birthday JJ! Hope we can celebrate when I get home. Love you!!

Gilmore Girls — Farewell, My Pet
While Richard recuperates from surgery, a new professor (Cameron Bender) takes his place and steals Rory’s heart with his charming ways. Meanwhile, Lorelai finds ways to avoid facing her problems with Christopher.

Veronica Mars — Postgame Mortem
Hearst’s basketball coach is murdered and his widow (Tracey Needham) hires Keith to investigate and clear her son, who is Sheriff Lamb’s chief suspect; Veronica learns that the alibis given by Mindy O’Dell and Professor Landry don’t match.

House — Needle in Haystack
A 16-year-old car-crash victim is insensitive to pain. She’s also very headstrong, and concerned about her mother, who was injured more seriously in the crash. Perhaps not surprisingly, House takes a particular interest in the girl.

American Idol
Horray for Hollywood!! The chosen are headed to the grueling Hollywood week. My predictions? Some people will stay out too late partying and not be prepared for their performance the next morning. Others will have issues with their group and catfights will prevail. And I have a sneaking suspicion that some will blow it when they forget the words to the songs…and I even see a montage of this in our future.

24 Recap: 1:00 – 2:00pm, 2:00 – 3:00pm

Title: “1:00 – 2:00pm, 2:00 – 3:00pm”
Original Airdate: 2/12/07
GMMR Recapper: LaLa

Wow. Didn’t think it could be done, but spineless Mrs. Graem Bauer actually made Jack’s whiney girlfriend Audrey look good. No wonder he left Mrs. G all those years ago – the woman is a cowardly moron! I mean seriously, did she really think that if she just followed the instructions of Daddy Bauer – a man who just admitted to killing his own son, i.e. her late husband, and was now threatening to kill her young son – that he was really going to let her and her son live?? And that everything would be fine, and no one would get hurt?? Of course not, woman!! The man is a murderer and an admitted liar!! Not only that, but you are sitting next to Jack Bauer and many other highly trained government Special Op Forces – HELLO! – you tell them, and trust that they will do a crafty sneak attack on your evil Father-in-law! I mean, seriously! I’m just glad that one mother on this show, i.e. the suburban mother of Michael Angarano’s character in the first few episodes of the season, had the brains to realize that you do NOT trust murderers and terrorists who are holding your kids hostage to actually keep their word and NOT kill your kid once you’ve followed their orders. Well, at least it looks like Jack puts the smack-down on Mrs. G in next week’s episode; she may be innocent of her husband’s crimes, but she sure is stupid! Here’s hoping Jack is able to overcome said stupidity and get to newly revealed Fayed co-partner, i.e. extreme Russian nationalist Gredenko, before evil Daddy Bauer does.

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Justin Timberlake and Robyn Troup – My Grammy Moment

Even if you didn’t watch last night’s Grammy Awards you probably heard about “My Grammy Moment”, a contest that had every day peeps getting their shot to perform with Justin Timberlake at the Grammy’s. Last night on LIVE television the winner was revealed and she immediately took the stage to perform.

Well Ms. Robyn Troup, I don’t know much about you, but YOU were the best part of the Grammy’s last night for me. Now I’m not saying that Robyn and JT’s performance was the best of the night, but as far as the best moment…well that one takes the cake. As I was watching Robyn on stage (working it hard core while sounding fantastic) I couldn’t help but think was a surreal moment that must have been for her. Performing live on the Grammy’s with Justin?! She was still singing and I was contemplating how many record executives were going to approach her directly after the show. Ok, and I was also hoping she wouldn’t have a wardrobe malfunction in that mini-dress she was wearing. Best of luck to you Robyn…I hope you make it big – only because it would be a great story to tell the grandkids.

Check our Justin Timberlake and Robyn Troup performing “My Love” last night.

Watchlist: Monday, February 12, 2007

Damn you internal clock! Well despite the fact that I took a power nap yesterday and threw back a few Tylenol PMs before going to be last night, I was STILL up at 6:30AM…yeah, that’s 6:30AM EASTERN time, or 3:30AM where I am here in San Fran. Well, I think I’m going to have a pretty busy day today and I’m kind of nervous but I’m sure things will be fine. I am however bummed that Prison Break isn’t on tonight. Maybe I’ll catch up on some more back episodes of Heroes. You guys weren’t lying…that’s a good show.

24 – ‘Day 6: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM/Day 6: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM’
As the nation reels from additional attacks, Jack’s family becomes part of the investigation. Damn, why didn’t the nuke get Kim? Meanwhile, President Palmer is put in a tight spot and Chad Lowe finds the spotlight as a politico trying to advance his own agenda. (Click here to watch a clip from tonight’s 24)

Heroes– Run!
Matt takes a job as a bodyguard, which puts him in an assassin’s line of fire; Hiro returns to Las Vegas to get the sword; Mohinder locates another from the list; Simone makes a surprise move in her search for Peter.

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip– The Friday Night Salughter
It’s a walk down memory lane for Matt as he recalls his romantic history with longtime (ex) love and “Studio 60” funny gal Harriet.

The Sopranos, The Office Big Winners at WGA

HBO’s The Sopranos and NBC’s The Office took home the top prizes at the 2007 Writer’s Guild Awards held yesterday. Here is a list of winners in the television category.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING: DRAMATIC SERIES
The Sopranos
Written by Mitchell Burgess, David Chase, Diane Frolov, Robin Green, Andrew Schneider, Matthew Weiner, Terence Winter; HBO

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING: COMEDY SERIES
The Office
Written by Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Ricky Gervais, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Stephen Merchant, B.J. Novak, Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky; NBC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING: NEW SERIES
Ugly Betty
Written by Veronica Becker, Oliver Goldstick, Silvio Horta, Sarah Kucserka, Sheila Lawrence, Cameron Litvack, Myra Jo Martino, Jim Parriott, Marco Pennette, Dailyn Rodriguez, Don Todd; ABC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING: EPISODIC DRAMA (single episode)
Pilot (Big Love)
Witten by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer; HBO

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING: EPISODIC COMEDY (single episode)
Casino Night (The Office)
Written by Steve Carell; NBC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING: COMEDY/VARIETY SERIES
Saturday Night Live
Head Writers Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Andrew Steele; Writers Doug Abeles, James Anderson, Alex Baze, Liz Cackowski, Charlie Grandy, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Lorne Michaels, Matt Murray, Paula Pell, Akiva Schaffer, Frank Sebastiano, T. Sean Shannon, Robert Smigel, JB Smoove, Emily Spive

(Click here for a full list of the winners)

Thanks to OT for the heads up on this one.

Battlestar Galactica Recap: “The Woman King”

Title: “The Woman King”
Original Airdate: February 11, 2007
GMMR Recapper: Jo

Previously, Helo is the ultimate Cylon proponent and killed Athena to rescue Hera. There’s extra civilians on Galactica living in Dogsville, a cot city in an empty hanger deck. Civilians on Galactica always spells trouble.

Helo can’t sleep. He doesn’t like being in charge of Dogsville and his friends tease him for it. The melting Senator from the first X-Men movie is playing a civilian doctor. He upsets a group of sick Sagitarron.

41,401. This episode is all about Helo and the fight against racisim. The Sagitarron’s religious beliefs prevent them from using modern medicine. The other 11 colonies don’t look fondly on them and our beloved Dee is a Sagitarron.

Meeting of the Minds. A deadly but treatable illness has come over the civilians primarily in the Sagitarrons. There’s a limited amount of medicines so Doc Cottle suggests the Galactica crew involved with Dogsville be vaccinated first. It’s clear that Dr. X, Tigh and even Adama all have some prejudice against the Sagitarrons.
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