Win Season 3 of WEEDS on DVD

As of yesterday I am now a Showtime subscriber. From everything I heard WEEDS is one of those shows that everyone should be watching. If there were only more time to watch TV. I’ve added it to my TV show wish list and I’ll get caught up when I find the time.But for you who are already fans here’s your chance to win Season 3 of WEEDS on DVD. And if you’re like me and you’ve never seen it but desperately want to, won’t owning S3 make it that much easier?

To Enter: Leave a comment telling everyone why they should be watching WEEDS. If you’ve never seen the show, tell us what you’ve heard that make you want to watch.

One winner will be selected from all valid entries.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Podcast: Top 18 Perform

Last night the top 18 dancers took the stage during the second round of competition on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. We were treated to some jazz, hip hop, contemporary and even a little krumping…because really, Wednesday just isn’t Wednesday without a little krump. Am I right?

And SYTYCD isn’t SYTYCD without a little TV Talk podcast. This week Ducky and I, along with our special guests Jess & Murph, break down each of the routines in a way that only we can…with utter honesty and complete foolishness. We’ve got it covered from Mary’s jaw-dropping hideous style to Nigel’s crotch grabbing antics to Mia Michael’s fantastical vocabulary. Oh and yeah, we talk about the dancers too. There’s a lot to chit and chat about because clearly we weren’t watching the same show as the judges last night.

So check out our TV Talk Podcast: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Edition…it’s banoodles!

Listen Now: New! So You Think You Can Dance Podcast: Top 18 Perform

Playing catch up? Check out our first two Season 4 SYTYCD podcasts:

• SYTYCD Podcast: Week 1 Performance and Results
• SYTYCD Podcast: Top 20 Revealed

What did YOU think of last night’s Top 18 performances? Were there any stand outs? Did the judges have it right? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Steve Carell Interviews Jimmy Kimmel on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

Two of my favorite funny guys meet up tonight when Steve Carell joins Jimmy Kimmel as a guest on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE.  But what happens when Carell flips the switch and puts Jimmy in the hot seat?  Taking over late night hosting duties, Carell grills Kimmel on his new movie Get Smart and things get a little uncomfortable when Carell gets personal.Can you stand it?  I can’t wait!

What to Watch…Thursday, June 19, 2008

And one…and two…and stretch. Breathe, breathe. And one…and two…and stretch. No, I’m not getting in a morning workout, that’s just my DVR preparing itself for the Thursday night TV extravaganza tonight. Both DVRs are called into duty tonight with so much to choose from. And don’t forget to drink your coffee to help you stay up late for the talk shows because missing Jason Bateman on Letterman and Steve Carell on Jimmy Kimmel would be sinful.

I’m going to be out in Boston meeting with up some GMMR readers (yay!) and then watching tonight’s episode of MY BOYS together along with star Jamie Kaler. It’s going to be a great night.

Here’s just a sample of the TV you have to choose from tonight.

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
Two of the final 18 dancers are eliminated. Flo Rida is performing tonight. Fingers crossed that Shawty makes an appearance wearing perhaps some apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur (with the fur). Rumors of a Shane Sparks group number tonight have me a little more excited than I should be.

Last Comic Standing | 8:30pm on NBC
The mission to discover stand-up talent continues, with guest appraisers Lonny Ross and Keith Powell, both from “30 Rock,” auditioning a crop of comics in Miami.

The Bill Engvall Show | 9pm on TBS
“Ask Your Mother”
Bill decides that he needs to have more involvement in the kids’ lives after he learns they tend to seek advice from Susan rather than him; Paul becomes frustrated with his love life after the woman he is dating refuses to answer his emails. [Win Season 1 of THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW on DVD from GMMR]

My Boys | 9:30pm on TBS
“Dinner Party”
The boys become enamored with the attractive Swedish nanny who was recently hired by Andy and Meredith, resulting in a battle for the nanny’s affections; PJ plays match maker and convinces her friends to go on dates with Kenny and Mike.

Kathy Griffin: My Life of the D-List | 10pm on Bravo
Kathy decides that she needs to get to know her tour manager and her assistant’s assistant better, so she books stand-up comedy performances in their hometowns; Kathy becomes obsessed with awards and sets her sights on winning a Grammy.

Swingtown | 10pm on CBS
“Double Exposure”
Susan tries to mend her friendship with Janet by asking her to help plan a housewarming party, but Trina intrudes with a bloated guest list and an unconventional idea involving fondue dipping.

Fear Itself | 10pm on NBC
“The Family Man”
A man (Colin Ferguson) swaps bodies with a jailed killer after a near-death experience and must find a way to save his family from behind bars. Ronny Yu directed. Written by Dan Knauf.

Late Night TV…

• The Late Show with David Letterman | 11:35pm on CBS: Jason Bateman,, Teri Garr, Keyshia Cole
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 11:35pm on NBC: Wanda Sykes, James McAvoy, Duffy
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | 11:00pm on Comedy Central: Mike Myers
• The Colbert Report | 11:30pm on Comedy Central: Bishop N.T. Wright
• Chelsea Lately | 11:30pm on E!: Mary Murphy, Michael Yo, Sarah Colonna, Brad Wollack
• Jimmy Kimmel Live | 12:05am on ABC: Steve Carell, Jewel
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 12:35am on CBS: Billy Bob Thornton, Lewis Black
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 12:35am on NBC: Anne Hathaway, Romany Malco, My Morning Jacket
• Last Call with Carson Daly | 1:35am on NBC: Adam Carolla, Gary Cannon, Cloud Cult

Seriously, there’s a lot to watch tonight. What to watch? Hmmm. I say…watch it all!

Three More Seasons of THE OFFICE

During his GET SMART media blitz, OFFICE star Steve Carell was quoted as saying that he is planning on sticking with THE OFFICE despite his box office success. Of his role with the show Carell says that,”All of the main cast are signed for three more. Beyond that, I have no idea.”

So yeah, I’m going to go there.  Can THE OFFICE sustain itself for three more seasons?  Can we take three more seasons of the ‘will they/won’t they/holy man they almost did but didn’t’ of Jim and Pam? Will the work based comedy still have office related scenarios to talk about or will it just become a day in the life of Dunder Mifflin employees?  I trust the writers of my favorite show as they shown such brilliance.  But you don’t get much more diehard than me, and I’m even questioning if I want to show around for three more years.

Thoughts from other Dunderheads?

LAST CHANCE to Join Us! MY BOYS Boston Hometown Viewing Party

There are a few select tickets left, so i you want to join us on Thursday night you should enter TODAY!!

Are you a fan of MY BOYS? Are you in the Boston area? If so, feel like watching next week’s episode with me…oh and series star Jamie Kaler?

On Thursday, June 19th come hang out with MY BOYS star Jamie Kaler (Mike Callahan) at the MY BOYS Hometown Viewing Party right here in Boston. Enjoy a few cocktails, enter to win some great prizes and watch the 2nd episode of the season live along with other MY BOYS fans and one of the stars of the show. Now that’s the way to watch TV.

I’ll be there and I hope you will too.

The party is invite only, but I’ve got some tickets to share with GMMR readers. So if you’re 21+ and in the Greater Boston area and you can make it next Thursday then I think you should come along.

Here’s all the details on the party and how you can win!

To Enter: Just leave a comment here telling us which MY BOYS character you’d most want to share a beer with at Crowley’s and why. (See, I made it nice and easy for you). Winners will receive 2 tickets to the party. You and your guest must be over 21. Valid ID required.

Event Details…
What: MY BOYS Hometown Viewing Party
When: Thursday, June 19th at 8:30pm (GMMR readers to meet up a little earlier)
Where: Ned Devine’s, Fanueil Hall
Who: You, Me, Jamie Kaler and a bunch of fellow MY BOYS fans.

*Please only enter if you can be sure that you can be there on Thursday night. We want a fun crowd representing GMMR, right?

Can’t wait to meet you!

2008 Teen Choice Nominees Revealed

I’m WAY too old to be voting (or therefore watching) The 2008 Teen Choice Awards, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be excited that some of GMMR faves have been nominated. Any award show to nominates GOSSIP GIRL 14 times can only be good in my book. And come on, when are you going to ever have an award show where 5 of the 6 nominees for Best Actress in a Drama are from either GOSSIP GIRL or ONE TREE HILL. You’re not going to see that every day.Miley Cyrus, who for tweens everywhere seem to be second coming of Christ (or is that the Jonas Brothers? Wait, is Zac Efron already a has been?) has been tapped to host the always chaotic ceremony which will be aired on Fox on August 4th at 8/7c.

Here’s a complete list of nominees. And because I couldn’t resist, my faves in each category are in bold.

TELEVISION
Choice TV Show: Drama
Friday Night Lights
Gossip Girl
Grey’s Anatomy
House
One Tree Hill

Choice TV Show: Action Adventure
Heroes
Lost
Prison Break
Smallville
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Choice TV Show: Comedy
Desperate Housewives
Hannah Montana
How I Met Your Mother
Two and a Half Men
Ugly Betty

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What to Watch…June 18, 2008

Thanks for being so patient with me this week. I know GMMR has been a bit slow (to say the least). I started my new job on Monday and I’m still adjusting to it all. I’ve been working from home for the past year and a half so I’m used to staying up until 1 or 2am and then when I do get up at 7am or so the next morning, it’s all about GMMR. Things will be back on track soon enough. I’ll be back to my normal (summer) schedule of TV watching and we have some GMMR friends that will be contributing. But I do appreciate your patience while we figure out our new gig.

Ok, now on to some of the highlights of tonight’s TV…

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
After last week’s round 1 elimination we said goodbye to Rayven and Jamie. The remaining 18 contestants will be shaking their groove thangs for the judges and those of us voting from home. I’ll be watching with Ducky and we’ll be podcasting our thoughts on the performances right after the show.

• Wife Swap | 8pm on ABC: The overworked wife of a truck puller swaps families with a wife whose main concerns are her appearance and partying.

• Supernanny | 9pm & 10pm on ABC: Jo helps an industrious couple who strive to give their children everything they need, but are unable to instill much discipline or responsibility in their three spoiled offspring, ages 7, 11 and 14.

• Celebrity Circus | 9:30pm on NBC: Included: Wee Man gives the wheel of death a whirl; Blu Cantrell tangles with the Spanish web; Christopher Knight perches on the high wire.

• She’s Got the Look | 10pm on TV Land: The eight remaining contestants get ready for a runway show.

Late Night TV…

• The Late Show with David Letterman | 11:35pm on CBS: Martha Wainwright
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 11:35pm on NBC: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kaitlyn Doddridge, Against Me!
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | 11:00pm on Comedy Central: Steve Carell
• The Colbert Report | 11:30pm on Comedy Central: Dr. Uma Mysorekar, Junot Diaz
• Chelsea Lately | 11:30pm on E!: Mary Murphy, Michael Yo, Sarah Colonna, Brad Wollack
• Jimmy Kimmel Live | 12:05am on ABC: Rerun TBA
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 12:35am on CBS: Don Cheadle, Olivia Thirlby, the Fratellis
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 12:35am on NBC: Mike Myers, Jordana Spiro
• Last Call with Carson Daly | 1:35am on NBC: Aviva Yael, The Game

Are you in a sharing mood? What will YOU be watching tonight?

The CELTICS Win!!!

Comic Con 2008 Schedule of Events

Comic Con 2008 is just over a month away. From July 24-27th about a 150,00 fans of comics, movies, TV and more will descend upon San Diego, CA which for that weekend becomes the mecca of pop culture.There are rumors floating around about which TV panels will be featured during Comic Con. The schedule won’t be announced until mind-July so please note that the following information is NOT yet confirmed and is subject to change at any time.

But here are the rumored TV panels and dates. Keep checking back to GMMR for more updates.

Friday, July 25th

• The Big Bang Theory – 10:15am-11:15am

Saturday, July 26th

• Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – 11:30am-12:30pm
• The Office Writers panel with special guest Rainn Wilson – 12:45pm-1:45pm
• Pushing Daisies – 3:15-4:15pm
• Chuck – 3:30pm-4:30pm
• Fringe – 4:45pm – 5:45pm

Sunday, July 27th

• Smallville – 10:00am – 11:00am
• Always Sunny in Philadelphia – 10:30am – 11:30am
• Supernatural – 11:15am-12:15am

Other rumored shows to be appearing at Comic Con

• Lost
• Dollhouse
• Heroes
• Family Guy
• Bones
• 24
• Prison Break

Thanks to Jennifer and Seat42F.com for additional info.

THE MOLE: Fruit of the Luge

Don’t get me wrong, I’m still enjoying THE MOLE, but it’s certainly lost a little something since its last go around a few seasons back.  And more than anyone I blame the producers.  Ultimately it’s the producers decision as to who gets cast, and they knew exactly what they were doing when the cast this lot of grating players.

Maybe I’m looking back through my rose colored glasses but THE MOLE I remember was much more focused on the game and the natural drama that developed from the interplay between the contestants.  This season it seems to be all about fitting in the missions between the bickering.  With Nicole’s bitchery, Paul’s obnoxious mouth, and Bobby’s lack of a backbone as just a few of the cast annoyance’s I don’t know who I dislike more.

But we don’t have any choice I guess.  We’re stuck with these people.  It’s just a shame the producer’s didn’t think highly enough of their own show to go ahead and let the game do the talking.

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This Week in TV Blog Banter

After a temporary hiatus, I am happy to report that GiveMeMyRemote.com has rejoined the TV Blog Coalition. Each week we will be posting interesting stories from some of the best TV sites on the Web. Do yourself a favor and check out these sites…you won’t be disappointed.

• Katherine Heigl made waves with her statement about Grey’s Anatomy while pulling out of the Emmy race this week, but Buzz wondered if perhaps she had a point. (BuzzSugar)

• We finally found out just who PJ’s mystery date was on the premiere of My Boys. Did she bring along the right guy? If you’re a fan of MY BOYS and in the Boston area, join GMMR & Jamie Kaler (Mike) next week for a My Boys party here in Beantown and watch the second episode with fellow fans. (Give Me My Remote)

• In preparation for Monday’s return of everyone’s favorite pot-dealing suburban mom, Pop Vultures is giving away season 3 of Weeds. (Pop Vultures)

• Still reeling from her great day on the set of Burn Notice, Rae’s got a recap of what happened as well as some visual aids. (RTVW)

• Midgets, Token Hot Chicks, and Nerds galore, must be time to hand out the fourth annual Scooter Television Awards. (Scooter McGavin’s 9th Green)

• Woohoo! It’s the Top 20 Dance-Off on So You Think You Can Dance! Vance is super excited and the high level of endorphins from the excitement is probably causing him to love all the dancers so far! (Tapeworthy)

• TiFaux was a regular Bloggers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes this week as we gave away all sorts of stuff. But you can still enter to win things like Jackie from Work Out‘s DVD by e-mailing us. Click the link and enter! (TiFaux)

• The casting department at Brothers and Sisters can stop looking for Ryan Walker. Jennifer has found the perfect guy. She also mourned the loss of Men in Trees and celebrated that the Smurfs are coming to the big screen! (Tube Talk)

• The TV Addict answers all your TV related questions in his new weekly column ‘ASK THE ADDICT’ (The TV Addict)

• Raoul talked to Bobby from Hell’s Kitchen about Gordon Ramsay, Tourette’s Syndrome, and what’s next for him. (TV Filter)

Battlestar Galactica Recap: “Revelations”

I’m still playing catch up with BATTLESTAR GALATICA and to that end I haven’t seen the mid-season finale. I’m carefully tip-toeing through the internet carefully trying to avoid spoiler land mines.Of course our resident BSG expert, Jo, has seen the finale and she’s all set to talk to you about it. I’ll close my eyes.

I wanted to thank Jo SO much for writing such great recaps throughout the season. She always manages to catch something that slipped right by me. And episode isn’t complete until I read what Jo has to say about it. I hope you all take the time to check out her own site, TV on the Brain.

Title: “Revelations”
GMMR Recapper: Jo

I’d like to revise my favorite episode of Battlestar Galactica from Exodus part 2 to Revelations. I’ve never nearly jumped out of my seat while watching TV before. Never been so mesmerized, never been so astounded, so shocked. This show has had one amazing season finale after another, but nothing could’ve prepared me for this. That’s the great news. The horrible news is we have to wait til 2009 for the last 10 episodes!

Silver lining, this gives us all six more months to convince more people that is the best series on television bar none. Just give me four hours. The three-hour miniseries and season one, episode one, titled “33”. If you can watch all that and still aren’t convinced, I can’t help you.

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What to Watch…Monday, June 16, 2008

Happy Monday! The weekend is over and it’s back to work…well as least for reality TV stars. And it’s summer so these reality peeps are quite busy. There’s a lot to choose from tonight  so consider all your options before setting the TiVo.

American Gladiators | 8pm on NBC
In a twisted sister battle, twin siblings from California compete against each other while tangling with the gladiators. In the men’s round, a choreographer gets into the groove against an ER doctor.

The Bachelorette | 8pm on ABC
Jesse, Jason, Jeremy, Graham, Sean and Twilley accompany DeAnna to Palm Springs, where she and Sean take a tram to a mountaintop rendezvous for dinner, and Jeremy dines, dances (and sings) with her in Frank Sinatra’s onetime home.

Nashville Star | 9pm on NBC
Trace Adkins performs with the 11 remaining acts, who are appointed musical mentors. [GMMR: I watched most of the first episode of the season and some of the acts were ok. Is anyone else watching?]

The Mole | 10pm on ABC
The contestants, clad in nothing but their underwear, hit the streets of Santiago, Chile, and solicit clothing. Meanwhile, one player starts a quarrel during dinner.

Late Night TV…

• The Late Show with David Letterman | 11:35pm on CBS: Mike Myers, BMX star Kevin Robinson, Adele
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 11:35pm on NBC: Anne Hathaway, the winner of the U.S. Open, Amos Lee
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | 11:00pm on Comedy Central: David Iglesias
• The Colbert Report | 11:30pm on Comedy Central:  Kenneth R. Miller
• Chelsea Lately | 11:30pm on E!: Ashanti, Owen Benjamin, Jake Sasseville, Arden Myrin (R 6/12/08)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live | 12:05am on ABC: TBA (re-run)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 12:35am on CBS: Alfred Molina, Salman Rushdie
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 12:35am on NBC:Ann Curry, Mario Batali, the Lordz
• Last Call with Carson Daly | 1:35am on NBC: Penn and Teller, Katy Perry

What will YOU be watching tonight?

Tim Russert Dies at 58

Today we received the sad news that Meet the Press moderator and NBC political analyst, Tim Russert, passed away this afternoon after collapsing while working in NBC Washington Bureau. Tim was 58 years old.

Colleague and former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw broke the news on the network Friday shortly after 3:40 p.m., saying Russert had just returned from a family vacation in Italy to celebrate the graduation of his son, Luke, from Boston College.

Tim was a strong voice at NBC and in the world of politics. Tim had a way of breaking down political issues so they were accessible to the masses. He wasn’t afraid to challenge belief systems and ask the tough political questions often raised by middle America.

Tim Russert was part of my morning routine as he is a frequent contributor to The Today Show, and I’ll miss his segments and his friendly interactions with Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera.

He leaves behind his wife, author Maureen Orth, and his son, Luke.

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