Random Thoughts by GMMR

In Van Nuys, CA the cast of THE OFFICE is probably just showing up to the set for the first time in months. I’m not sure anyone can quite understand the joy this brings me. It almost makes me feel like everything is right in this world. Then I remember I am jobless. You think anyone over there is hiring?

I just flipped on the telly and caught a few minutes of the very old, but all new GUIDING LIGHT. They revamped the way the show is shot and it’s all single-held camera. I can’t say that I’ve even seen a full episode of this show, but I can tell you that I thought I had flipped on the cable access channel. Bad acting coupled with bad camera work. Ouch. Any watchers out there?

I am so far behind on TV right now. On my DVR just mocking me is last week’s SNL, the two hour finale of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, ELI STONE from a week ago, PARADISE HOTEL 2, as well as last night’s PROJECT RUNWAY (the winner of which I already know about). Tonight I’m going out with friends so I’ll be adding LOST, SURVIVOR and another ep of ELI STONE to that list. Bad blogger.

I know I owe some people my thoughts on Seasons 2 and 3 of BUFFY. I’m going to wait until I am done with Season 4 and then I’ll do another write up. I think I have only one or two eps before I’m done. A whole season in 4 days. I’m impressed. But I still have a long way to go. I’m a bit obsessed. Poor Ducky and Rae...I’m always shooting off these little comments when I encounter something particularly surprising – like when Oz came back a few eps ago, and last night when I thought Riley was willingly working for Adam. I just don’t have anyone else to freak out with.

Speaking of Ducky, my boy is coming along with me to Los Angeles for Paley Fest and I couldn’t be more excited. I was looking forward to going before, but now that he’s coming with, I’m off the charts happy. We’ve got a full week lined up with panels for PUSHING DAISIES, CHUCK, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, and possibly BUFFY (fingers crossed…especially for Dan who is a mega fan). I’ve been talking to a few other people about some other fantastic TV experiences that I hope come to fruition while we’re out there.

Mindy Kaling – I know you are busy writing now that THE OFFICE is back to work, but come on, can’t you update your blog just once? Throw me a bone. I check multiple times a day and since V-Day there’s been nada. Do you not understand how much I enjoy your blog? I need a little fix. UPDATE: Clearly Mindy Kaling reads GMMR (ok no she doesn’t), but in a nice coincidence, Ms. Kaling just updated her blog. And I think I’m off to purchase the very product she spoke of. Thanks Mindy…we’ve missed you. (Thanks Elizabeth)

The new of Patrick Swayze’s cancer made me all kinds of sad. Here’s to hoping he pulls through. Swayze is such a cinematic icon. Nobody puts Swayze in a corner. I hope he’s feeling the collective love from fans everywhere. Perez Hilton suggested showing a vote of support by heading over to iTunes and purchasing “She’s Like the Wind” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. It’s a nice gesture, even if it was suggested by Perez.

In case you missed it, Dan and I released TV Podcast #20 last week. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we’d love if you left us a commet on one of our sites or over at iTunes. We are in the top 15 featured TV podcasts over there. What a thrill. If you happen to be a fan of our podcasts then you’ll be happy to know that we plan on doing a daily podcast while we are in LA for Paley. If you’re not a fan, well then no soup for you!