What to Watch…Friday, July 18, 2008

You gotta love some solid Friday night TV, and that’s just what we have tonight with the season premieres of MONK, PSYCH and the new CBS drama, FLASHPOINT. You should probably stop what you’re doing and go set the TiVo now so you don’t forget.  I’ll wait.

(whistle…whistle…whistle)

You done?  Good.

Monk | 9pm on USA | Season Premiere
“Mr. Monk Buys a Horse”
An obsessive-compulsive detective on psychiatric leave from his job as a police detective seeks redemption by working as a freelance investigator. Still reeling from his wife’s tragic murder, he finds satisfaction in using his talents to solve crime.

Flashpoint | 10pm on CBS
A distraught father tries to get his dying daughter a heart transplant, even if it means putting his own life at risk. When the team is called in, Parker shares his feelings about his own child in an effort to ease the intense situation. [GMMR: I wasn’t around last Friday and totally forgot to record the premiere.  This isn’t normally my kind of show but it’s Keith Mars and I signed an oath to always support ex-Martians in whatever their endeavors.] Check out a scene from tonight’s episode:

Psych | 10pm on USA
“The Ghost in You”
Family conflict arises between Shawn and his dad when Shawn’s mom suddenly returns after a years-long absence; Shawn stages a haunting in Gus’s boss’s house in order to drum up more business for the agency, threatening Gus’s job.

Don’t forget…

If you haven’t already entered the PYSCH/MONK giveaway on GMMR then you better get on it. You only have until July 31st. It’s a really great prize. Click here: Enter to Win a PSYCH/MONK Prize Pack

CHUCK: Not Shaken…Just Nerd

Chuck Bartowski – is that a gun in your hand or are you just…getting ready in case you have to kill an evil mastermind that is hunting you down because you hold major international secrets in your head?  Yeah, that’s why I thought.

CHUCK fans…we’re gonna have to wait until September 29th for the S2 premiere of CHUCK, but here’s a little taste courtesy of two new promos.  More on CHUCK next week live from Comic Con.

Thanks to SJ for passing these along to me.

GOSSIP GIRL Season 2 Sneak Peek: Cruel Summer

Just when I was starting to get the shakes The CW sends me a little hit of GOSSIP GIRL to get me through these dark days of summer programming until the September 1st S2 premiere.  And since I’m a cruel pusher who wants nothing more than to share my addiction and get you hooked, here’s that all important first taste…of Season 2 of GOSSIP GIRL.

More after the jump…

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THE OFFICE Webisodes: Watch & Win

The second of the new OFFICE Webisodes is now live.  Catch up with Kevin and friends to see what happens when he tries to make his dreams a reality (or at least his gambling debt disappear).

And just for watching you can be entered for a chance to win one of 5 Dunder Mifflin ‘Employee of the Month’ t-shirts courtesy of our friends at NBC.com. How can you win? Just leave a comment sharing the favorite moment of the latest webisode. Your name will be entered into the drawing only one time for each webisode, but comment as much as you’d like! (And just to answer some questions I received…yes, if you left a comment on a previous webisode you were entered to win. But if you would like another shot at winning and you can leave a comment on this webisode as well).

Webisode #2: “Malone’s Cones

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Who Went Home on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?

Updated Results: Want to know who went home on SYTYCD tonight? Click here to find out: Who Went Home on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (June 24)

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Tonight we went from ten dancers down to eight when one girl and one guy went home on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.  The results were a bit of a shock (at least for me), and I can’t say I was too pleased.  Remember, this was the first week that America gets to decide who is going home.  The guy and girl with the least amount of votes has to leave.  No dancing for their lives, no judges intervening and fighting on their behalf.  It’s all about who picked up the phone to vote. But before we get to who went home, let’s take a quick look back at tonight’s results show.

Dancing & Ditching…
Tonight the top ten opened the show with a fantastic Bollywood routine choreographed by Nakul.  The choreography, the music, the costumes – all so very beautiful.  I really love this style and I know we’ll be seeing more in the future.

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Leave a Question for Tonight’s TV TALK Podcast

Want to know what Ducky and I think about the Emmy nominations announced today or do you have a question for us about anything TV related? Tonight we’ll be doing another TV TALK with GMMR & Ducky Podcast so we need your help! Sure we’ll be talking forever and a day but we love to hear from you as well! You know the drill…

Leave us your questions and we may play them on our next podcast:

Free Voice Mail (Comments/Questions):
This is Dan and Kathie’s favorite method of contact because it allows us to hear from you and we use these messages live on our podcast to answer your burning television questions. It’s FREE and you don’t have to do anything but click RECORD BY PHONE on the box below and it will walk you through how to contact us!

It’s super easy and free to leave us a message:

Step 1: Click on “Record by Phone”

Step 2: Dial the number shown and enter the four digit code when prompted

Step 3: Leave a message

Step 4: Listen to our next podcast to see if we answered your question

 

Watch the EMMY Nominations with Kristin Chenoweth & Neil Patrick Harris

I have such a crush on both Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Chenoweth (what a thrill) but as everyday GMMR readers know I’ve never met Mr. Harris, but he has taken the coveted top spot on my ‘must meet’ list. Perhaps next week at Comic Con? I dare not dream.

But for those of you who weren’t able to watch the fabulous one-two punch of Chenoweth and Harris as they announced the EMMY nominations this morning, please enjoy this handy dandy video. I can’t remember a more amusing award nomination announcement ceremony. Usually these things are dry and don’t include commentary on the announcers dating life and adorable banter. Now I want these two to host…is that too much to ask?

And the EMMY Nominees Are…

Two of my favorite people in the world, PUSHING DAISIES star Kristin Chenoweth and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER’s Neil Patrick Harris took to the podium this morning to announce the nominees for the 60th Annual Emmy Awards.

But early shockers…

Dexter, Mad Men, the actors/actress from the cable TV shows running the board, Lee Pace for PUSHING DAISIES (which got 12 nominations (check out ThePieMaker.com today for full PUSHING DAISIES coverage.

I’ll be weighing in a bit later but I wanted to get these to you now!

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES

• Boston Legal
• Damages
• Dexter
• House
• Lost
• Mad Men

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES

• Curb your Enthusiasm
• The Office
• Entourage
• 30 Rock
• Two and a Half Men

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Bad Blogger…Bad, Bad Blogger

Well aren’t I just the worst?! The answer is YES.  The sob story begins with what turned out to feel like a really long day at work and ends with me falling asleep really early and missing almost all of Wednesday night TV.  Told you I was a bad blogger.  I managed to get in BIG BROTHER so there’s that, but PROJECT RUNWAY and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE…not so much.

For you SYTYCD fans, not to worry, you’ll still be getting my full take on all the performances as Dan and I will be doing a SYTYCD podcast tonight after the results show.

I’ll be sure to share my thougths on last night’s eviction from BIG BROTHER 10, as well as a few other TV updates, during my lunch break. PROJECT RUNWAY is probably going to be a Friday thing…sorry.

And don’t forget to check back to GMMR around 8:45ish to see the full list of Emmy nominations.  Keep your fingers crossed for your favorites!

Please forgive me!

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (Act II) – Live

DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG, the internet sensation sweeping the nation (and subsequently becoming a total time suck for me since I can’t stop watching it) is back today with it’s second installment ACT II.

After their first ‘audible connection’, Billy and Penny have struck up a nice laundership, but with her relationship with Captain Hammer growing, will Billy be able to sit back and watch or will he have to call on his inner badass, Dr. Horrible, to once again take on Captain Hammer?  With Penny’s heart on the line, the stakes have been raised.  Oh and the freeze ray thing…issues.

Watch ACT II now at www.DrHorrible.com.  And if you’re a fan, why not head over to iTunes and but all three Acts for only $3.99. The videos will only be up at DrHorrible.com for a limited time so get to it.

BIG BROTHER’s Boneheaded Brian

Update: It’s a little too late now, but my apologies for accidentally turning off comments on this BB10 post.  I got all your emails but not until right now.  It’s about 10pm on Wednesday and I’m just setting in to watch tonight’s episode.  More coming before I go to bed tonight so check back soon!

I don’t know what’s going to happen with the BIG BROTHER evictions this week, but I do know that Brian’s cockiness has me wanting him out and Renny to remain safe.  And Renny drives me bat s#%t crazy, so that’s how much I was Brian out.

But let’s take a minute to recap how Brian even became a factor in this game.  Current HOH, Jerry, nominated Renny and Jessie for eviction after their little spat brought them unwanted attention and put a target on their backs.  But as we all know, being on the block doesn’t mean you’re going home. Not when the Golden Power of Veto is up for grabs.

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What to Watch…Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Up until now Wednesdays have been the lamest night of weekly TV. Besides SYTYCD, I’ve struggled to even suggest shows to you all on this night (hence why every week I’m stuck suggesting SUPERNANNY and WIFE SWAP…ugh). But I’m happy to report that Wednesdays have taken a turn in the right direction with the premiere of BIG BROTHER and PROJECT RUNWAY. Not only are there things to watch, but there’s even DVR conflicts – none that can’t be worked out by moi, so it’s all rather exciting.

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
It’s an exciting night on SYTYCD.  The 5 remaining couples are split up and paired with new partners this week. Last week’s eliminated contestant, Comfort Fedoke, returns to the competition in place of the injured Jessica King who has left the show this week.  I can’t wait to see the new partnerships tonight.

Big Brother 10 | 8pm on CBS
The first eviction of the season comes tonight when the houseguests say buh bye to either Renny from New Orleans or Brian from San Francisco. My full recap of last night’s episode will be coming in just a bit, and I think I’m pretty clear about who I want to see go home tonight.

Project Runway | 10pm on Bravo | Season Premiere
Cameras go behind the scenes in the fifth season of this competition which features ambitious designers preparing a runway for a fall fashion show in New York. This is the show’s last season on Bravo before returning on Lifetime next year (sniff…sniff..this show IS Bravo).  Will there be a Christian?  A Santino?  Uh Oh.

Those are the only shows I’ll be watching tonight, but I know there is a lot more to choose from.  Which begs the question…What will YOU be watching tonight?

Amy Poehler to Star in OFFICE Spinoff?

 About 10 minutes ago I received a cryptic message from an inside source with ties to THE OFFICE saying that there was going to be some interesting news surfacing soon. Just as I wrote back asking for more info (it’s late and I’m too tired to decipher clues) I checked The Hollywood Reporter and sure enough there is a story about Amy Poehler joining the cast of THE OFFICE spinoff. Supposedly she is in negotiations so nothing is set in stone. Hot damn…please let this be one of those rumors that is actually true.

According to THR, Poehler’s name first surfaced as a possible lead back in April.  To date the only cast member officially cast is Aziz Ansari.  Rumors were floating around that former OFFICE star Rashida Jones might have a part in the new show, but there hasn’t been any more buzz on that as of late.  But maybe now that Rashida’s good friend Amy Poehler might be joining it might be a little added incentive for Ms. Jones.  Oh speculation is a fun game.

(By the way, my first choice for the lead of the new show has always been Will Arnett…but I’ll certainly take his wife too – that’s what she said!)

I for one am over the moon at the idea of seeing Amy on anything associated with THE OFFICE.  But the downside of course would be more Amy Poehler on SNL.  Wah Wah.

Again it’s all rumor, but why not have fun speculating with me.  Would you like to see Amy Poehler on THE OFFICE spinoff?

Enter to Win a PSYCH/MONK Prize Pack

MONK, the critically acclaimed original series starring Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award winner Tony Shalhoub premieres its seventh season on USA Network on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 9/8c. Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated character actor Hector Elizondo will portray Dr. Neven Bell in the seventh season as Adrian Monk’s (Shalhoub) much-needed therapist. Join others on the official fan page on Facebook or visit monk.usanetwork.com.

And right after the premiere of MONK check out one of the best comedies on TV…PSYCH. USA Network’s hit original series starring James Roday, Dule Hill and Corbin Bernsen will kick off its third season with all new cases on USA Network on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 10/9c. Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated TV legend Cybill Shepherd joins the cast as Shawn’s mom.

To get everyone PSYCHed up for the premiere (sorry but I couldn’t resist), enter to win a PSYCH/MONK prize pack.

(2) Winners Will Receive a PSYCH & MONK Friday Night Prize Pack:

• Psych Season 1 on DVD
• Monk Season 4 on DVD
• Psych Pineapple Stress Toy
• Psych Coffee Mug
• Monk Bobblehead

To Enter: Just leave a comment letting me know how much you would love to win.  Two winners will be chosen from all entries.  You must include a valid email address when entering. The contest end on July 31, 2008.
For more on PSYCH check out psych.usanetwork.com and while you’re there check out MONK at monk.usanetwork.com

What to Watch…Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Tuesdays make me happy. Tuesday is WIPEOUT night. I’m a simple girl with simple tastes. Give me a pair of big balls and I’m happy. Um, yeah…well – just watch WIPEOUT. And I guess it’s a good thing I never got into that Japanese game show because BB10 is on tonight. Yay!

And a little FYI…Benjamin Bratt’s new show THE CLEANER premieres tonight. I didn’t get the pilot so I really don’t know much about it. Maybe I’ll check it out.

Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
Contestants include a flight attendant, a pro-poker player, an orchestral musician, a rock singer, a mother, a DJ, a surfing instructor, a nutritionist and a valet-parking attendant. Obstacles featured: Flaming Killer Surf, Tumble Tubes, Wall Swing.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
Ben continues to fall hard for Amy, and the two share their first kiss. Elsewhere, Amy tells her sister (but not her parents) about her pregnancy; Grace uses Ricky as a cover to sneak around with Jack.

Celebrity Family Feud | 8pm on NBC
Comedians Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy do battle with their clans in tow. Later, Vivica A. Fox’s and Mo’Nique’s families go head-to-head.

Big Brother 10 | 9pm on CBS
The houseguests compete in the very first Golden Power of Veto competition of the new season. Will Jesse or Renny be able to use it to save themselves from the chopping block?

I Survived a Japanese Gameshow | 9pm on ABC
Contestants dressed as babies are spun around to make them dizzy, then must pour milk into a giant baby bottle after maneuvering through an obstacle course while carrying the milk.

America’s Got Talent | 9pm on NBC
Judges David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne continue to rate an array of eclectic entertainers in Week 5 of competition. Sharon Osbourne will be taking copious notes for her new variety show kicking off later this year on Fox.

Deadliest Catch | 9pm on Discovery
The Northwestern and Wizard are forced to battle freezing ocean spray and dangerous Arctic ice sheets; the men aboard the Cornelia Marie suffer from the affects of “Bering Sea dementia”; the Time Bandit’s crew begins to crack under pressure.

The Cleaner | 10pm on A&E | Series Premiere
While fighting to save a former high school athlete from his crippling meth addiction, William (Benjamin Bratt) uncovers a death in their family and a secret drug-fencing operation; William’s best friend Mickey struggles with his own drug addiction.

Flipping Out | 10pm on Bravo
Noticing that work around the house is not getting done, Jeff becomes increasingly suspicious of his workers and will not listen to reason even from Ryan, who has a different approach when it comes to handling employees.

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