Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Holy Shmoly! Tomorrow is the last day of April. How did that happen? I’ll be honest with you, this time of year is not good for bloggers like me (meaning bloggers who do this as a side gig rather than a full time job). The weather is getting nicer and it’s really hard to justify staying inside to watch TV and blog. I don’t want to wish for a weekend of rain, but it might be the only way I get to catch up. That reminds me…I need to play the lottery tonight. Maybe then I’ll be able to do this blogging this full time.

GLEEful…
Did anyone happen to catch the GLEE promo during IDOL last night? A comment from GMMR made it into the promo! I know it’s kind of lame to post this, but I’d be lying if I wasn’t a little excited.

On to tonight’s TV…

Presidential News Conference | 8pm on ABC, CBS & NBC
President Obama takes to the air waves in prime time tonight.  I know, I know…it’s important to hear from our President.  But why can’t he be on during the 7pm hour?  Seriously. No one would care if Billy Bush or Mario Lopez got bumped.  This speech better be good if it’s bumping the season finale of BETTER OFF TED.  And I mean good…like they’ve solved the economic crisis, found a cure of swine flu, renewed CHUCK, and saved the auto industry good.

Lie to Me | 8pm on Fox
“Undercover”
An undercover cop chasing a drug suspect mistakenly shoots an innocent teen, and Cal is hired to determine the man’s intentions. Meanwhile, Loker’s lie during a recent Ponzi-scheme investigation could come back to haunt him (and Torres as well) when Cal tells them that they’ll be deposed in a lawsuit over the matter. [GMMR: Seems like Fox is giving the ‘ol shun to Obama and not airing his press conference.  How very CW of you. I’ve heard rumors that ‘Lie to Me’ will air and that it won’t, but it’s still listed on Fox’s site so I’m going with it.]

American Idol | 9pm on Fox
One contestant is faced with elimination; former “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks performs a song from his latest album. [GMMR: Here’s to hoping The Gokey…or Matt Giraud goes home tonight. Taylor Hicks – this should be interesting.]

Lost | 9pm on ABC
“The Variable”
Faraday discloses what he knows about the island, beginning a time of reckoning. Eloise Hawking: Fionnula Flanagan. [GMMR: So excited!]

The Unusuals | 10pm on ABC
“42“
Cole gets a disturbing call from Frank Lutz; Delahoy and Banks investigate a series of bank robberies. [GMMR: I’m still not watching. At this point it’s ridiculous to think that I’ll get caught up. Oh well, can’t watch ’em all.]

Criminal Minds | 10pm on CBS
“The Big Wheel”
A serial killer (Alex O’Loughlin) sends the team a videotape, detailing one of his crimes and asking them to help him stop his murderous ways. [GMMR: Expect this show to see a big bump from MOONLIGHT fans.  Well, maybe not that big. I suppose if there were that many MOONLIGHT fans it wouldn’t have been canceled. Am I right?]

Also Playing…

• America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW: The five remaining contestants try to impress five different designers throughout the city.

• CSI:NY | 10pm on CBS: The most exclusive jewelry auction of the year comes to an abrupt end when one of the appraisers is killed, forcing the CSI team to confront one of the greatest tragedies in human history.

• Law & Order | 10pm on NBC: Detective Bernard and Lupo’s investigation into a series of hate crimes against Hispanic men leads to controversy.

May I ask…what will YOU be watching?