It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane (why yes it is!)

Coming at you from high above the clouds. Why? Because I can. Just felt the need to blog from the airplane because this is the first flight that I’ve been on that offers WiFi and I thought that was all kinds of cool. I’m such a dork.

Virgin America gets a big gold star for offering internet access. However, it gets a big thumbs down for Fox being the only major network they carry. (Not sure what the ration is for gold stars to thumbs down, but I think it involves Schrute bucks and Stanley nickles). Limited network TV really messes with my TV viewing tonight. I had planned on watching THE BIG BANG THEORY and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. Now I’m going to have watch them illegally online tomorrow. Sorry CBS, I hate to do it, but you don’t offer your shows online…clearly you think this is 2007 or something. At least there’s HOUSE.

A post wouldn’t be a post without reminding you to watch CHUCK at 8pm on NBC. Try to watch it LIVE if you can. I don’t understand all the ratings nonsense but Schwartz says people should be watching it live. He’s a little further in the loop than me so I’m going to believe him on this one.

Other than that, I’ve got nothing. I’ve got another 5 hours on this flight so if you’re online talk to me…either on Twitter or in the comments. I’ve got nothing but time.

CHUCK Superlatives Part Deux: Poll

I’m bringing polling back! Yeah, that’s right, sung to the tune of “Sexy Back”. Since we had so much fun with it earlier in Chuck Week, it just makes sense to bring polling back in anticipation of tonight’s episode. Remember—eyeballs on the screen! Please do everything you can to watch live and spread the word!

And now … let’s see what you think! I’m going to totally enjoy the discussion of your choices in the comments, so don’t be shy! Be part of the fun. Vote in these polls and then throw out new polls in the comments for others to play along with!

For the latest updates from around the web, check out our ‘Inside the Intersect‘ page. Get tips for promoting Chuck AND lend your voice to the show on our ‘Be a Nerd. Join the Herd. Save Chuck.’ page. Vote for CHUCK in the ‘Save One Show’ poll

More polls after the jump…
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Fun, Sun and TV…Here I Come!

I’m heading off to L.A. today for a week long celebration of TV. I’ll be attending a number of panel at this year’s Paley Fest and I couldn’t be more excited.  Just get me on the plane already!

Here’s my lineup of panels.  If you’re going to be there leave a comment and let me know.  And if you see me, definitely come up and say Hi!!

• Tuesday: Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog
  
• Wednesday: Dollhouse
• Thursday: The Big Bang Theory
• Friday: The Mentalist
• Saturday: Desperate Housewives
• Sunday: Pushing Daisies (Final 3 episodes screening)
• Monday: Battlestar Galactica/Caprica (attending the pre-panel soiree so I’ll try to snag some good scoop.)

Housekeeping…
All this traveling means that it’s going to be an odd week here on GMMR. Not only will I be in a different time zone, but I’m going to be watching most of this week’s TV online. All of the Paley panels are at night, and since hotels don’t have DVRs, well, it’s going to be a lot of Hulu’ing this week. I’ll try to post throughout the day, but please forgive me if I’m not as consistent as I normally am…this pasty white Boston skin needs some serious sun time! As always, Team GMMR has a lot covered already, so we should be good.

Follow My Adventures…
Since I’m going to be out and about in L.A. all week, you can keep up with my latest whereabouts via Twitter.  I’ll be sure to tweet any celebrity sightings right away.

• To follow ALL of my updates follow me at twitter.com/gmmr (@gmmr).

• If you want just site related updates then check us out at twitter.com/givememyremote (@givememyremote)

I won’t be live tweeting throughout all the panels.  I may send off a few quick tweets if something exciting comes up*, but I won’t be live tweeting every second of the panel.  Why?

1. I find it quite annoying when people live blog stuff and therefore dominate my Twitter view and I wouldn’t want to do the same to you.
2. I think it’s so rude to be twittering the entire people talking on the stage.  If you are twittering, then how are you also listening?  You aren’t.

*Example of something exciting? Neil Patrick Harris making a surprise appearance at the DR. HORRIBLE panel. Sadly he’s not scheduled to attend…and yes, this breaks my heart.

I’m so excited to go to the panels, meet up with my fellow blogger friends and hopefully meet a few of YOU!

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, April 13, 2009

Welcome to the busiest night of TV all week – Monday! Rest up during the day kids because it’s going to be a long night of TV watching.

If Mondays weren’t messy enough as is, I’ll be on a plane to L.A. smack in the middle of the 8pm power hour. I’m going to be at the mercy of the TV on my Virgin America flight. Fingers crossed I get some good stations.  Because I am a huge dork I’ve already thought ahead to my in-flight entertainment options.  If the flight has CBS, I’m going to be watching THE BIG BANG THEORY and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER from 8-9pm.  Why not CHUCK or HOUSE or GREEK?  Well, (a) CBS doesn’t have it’s sh#% together so I can’t watch BBT and HIMYM online (b) I’d rather have NBC count me in with the online watchers of CHUCK rather than not being counted at all, (c) I’ve already seen this week’s episode of GREEK, (d) Erik has HOUSE covered and I don’t feel the need to watch that one live.

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck Versus the The First Kill”
After Chuck’s father is kidnapped, Chuck is forced to turn to his ex-girlfriend Jill Roberts (Jordana Brewster) for help; Buy More employees try to sabotage Emmett’s evaluation.

[GMMR: This is it! It’s been a week long of world wide web promotion leading up to tonight. Let’s pull out ALL the stops in trying to get new people watching tonight. Update your Facebook Status.  Send Twitter messages out throughout the day and especially at 8pm tonight! For the latest updates from around the web, check out our ‘Inside the Intersect‘ page. Get tips for promoting Chuck AND lend your voice to the show on our ‘Be a Nerd. Join the Herd. Save Chuck.’ page. Vote for CHUCK in the ‘Save One Show’ poll. We’ll be having a last minute CHUCK push today but it’s up to YOU! ]

Greek | 8pm on ABC Family
“Endangered Species”
Casey wishes Max and Cappie could get along as friends; Rusty competes with an unexpected rival for a young woman’s affection. [GMMR: Another great episode of GREEK. I might have some exciting GREEK news later in the week…stay tuned. Check out a scene from tonight’s episode below.]

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Hofstadter Isotope
Penny is romanced by a friend of the guys’ while at a comic-book store. Meanwhile, Leonard and Wolowitz search for love at a bar’s ladies’ night.

House | 8pm on Fox
“Saviors”
Cameron asks House to accept the case of an environmental activist who collapsed at a protest with mysterious symptoms.

How I Met Your Mother | 8:30pm on CBS
“Mosbius Design”
Ted sets up his architecture firm in his apartment and hires an intern, who ends up getting a little too chummy with Ted’s friends.

Heroes | 9pm on NBC
“1961”
Angela reveals secrets that have haunted her for years; Mohinder learns that his father was involved in a government operation.

24 | 9pm on Fox
“Day 7: 1:00AM – 2:00AM”
Tony Almeida operates in the field as Hodges and Starkwood plan their attack with a biological weapon. Meanwhile, Jack’s daughter, Kim (Elisha Cuthbert), returns, and Taylor’s administration faces a blackmail attempt.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Always Buys Retail”
A ritualistic killing draws Beckett and Castle into the world of Vodun, a mysterious religion Castle researched for a previous book. Elsewhere, Castle prepares for the possible return of Alexis’ mother.

Medium | 10pm on NBC
“Then…and Again”
When a shooter guns down Allison and Devalos, Allison awakens five years earlier in her own past—and nine months pregnant with third child Marie. Now in 2004, Allison’s weaving dreams inform her that an innocent man will be convicted of murder, so she works to clear his good name..

Also playing…

• Dancing with the Stars 8pm on ABC | Celebrities compete with their professional dance partners.

• Surviving Suburbia | 9pm on ABC: Steve challenges Courtney’s teacher over an assignment that requires a lot of help from parents; Henry tries to find out who fathered Rhonda’s children.

• Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS: Evelyn finally meets Charlie and Chelsea.

• Roommates | 9pm on ABC Family: Hope asks Mark to pretend to be her boyfriend after her visiting father has concerns about her well-being.

• Rules of Engagement | 9:30pm on CBS: Audrey, frustrated with her assistant, tries to steal Timmy (Adhir Kalyan) from Russell; Jeff tries to orchestrate a Giants win by re-creating the conditions that led to one before.

• Sophie | 9:30pm on ABC Family: Sophie plans a naming ceremony for her baby.

• CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS: A murder case leads Horatio to discover that Ron Saris is alive and seeking revenge on Julia.

Certainly a lot to choose from. Share YOUR Monday night TV lineup in the comments below.

Save One Show…CHUCK

The Watch with Kristin team has launched their annual Save One Show campaign. CHUCK is on the endangered species list this year so it’s time to pull out the big gun (and no I don’t mean Casey) and VOTE!

Yep, it’s that time again. As we speak, networks are deciding which on-the-bubble series to save and which to cancel, and that means some of our favorite shows may not see another season premiere. Sob.

But there is strength in numbers—numbers of superdedicated and devoted fans such as yourselves—even if the Nielsens refuse to stick up for the beloved likes of Chuck, Dollhouse and Privileged.

To vote, click here.

Share the link with your friends.  Even if they aren’t CHUCK fans (any why not?), still ask them to do you a favor and vote fo CHUCK.

P.S. You can vote more than one…so go crazy!

In Treatment | 9 & 9:30pm on HBO

9pm: Mia Week Two: Mia admits that she tried to impress Paul by flaunting her job and her relationship with a married co-worker.

9:30pm: April Week Two: April details her detachment from a former boyfriend and his current partner.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, April 12, 2009

For those of you who celebrate, I wish you a Happy Easter. I’m looking forward to spending the day with my family. And then when that’s done, I’m going to be running around like a crazy person packing for my trip to L.A. I can’t believe I leave tomorrow! I couldn’t be more excited!

But that’s tomorrow. Tonight is tonight and there’s some great TV to check out.  Sadly, KINGS is no longer part of that list. The remaining episodes of KINGS will be burned off on Saturday nights.  Yes, another interesting show bites the dust. It’s getting tougher and tougher to commit to a show these days, isn’t it?

Cable runs Sunday night this week. What will YOU be watching?

The Amazing Race | 8pm on CBS
“Rooting Around in People’s Mouths Could Be Unpleasant”
Several racers find themselves shoeless and without passports after leaving their backpacks at a roadblock; teams compete in a karaoke-themed detour; one team is eliminated.

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency | 8pm on HBO
“Poison”
A young woman worries about her unusually fearful father; a doctor asks for an investigation into his patients’ mysterious deaths.

The Tudors | 9pm on Showtime
The rebellion now known as the “Pilgrimage of Grace” begins in earnest, with Henry dispatching Brandon to deal with the uprising; bedridden due to the recurrence of his jousting injury, Henry takes a new mistress: Lady Ursula Misseldon.

In Treatment | 9pm & 9:30pm on HBO
Mia Week Two: Mia admits that she tried to impress Paul by flaunting her job and her relationship with a married co-worker.

April Week Two: April details her detachment from a former boyfriend and his current partner.

Also playing…

• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition| 8pm on ABC: The team renovates the hurricane-damaged home of a Florida man battling brain cancer, his wife and their adopted special-needs children; Stevie Wonder performs a private concert for the family when the renovation is revealed.

• Cold Case | 9pm on CBS: While preparing for their annual softball game, team members are called in to investigate the murder of a former Cuban baseball star who escaped to the United States after running afoul of his government.

• The Unit | 10pm on CBS: Members of the team are forced to hunt down one of their own when Sam attacks Bridget.

• Breaking Bad | 10pm on AMC: Walt returns to work; Skinny Pete gets ripped off; Jesse gets more than he bargained for; Skyler thanks Gretchen for paying for Walt’s treatment.

What Sunday shows are YOU going to be watching tonight?

Zac Efron SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: High School Musical 4

Troy Bolton returns from college and has some hard truth for the students of East High School.

I thought Zac was fine as a host. Other than the skit above, I didn’t find anything else particularly funny. Did you like last night’s episode?

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency | 8pm on HBO

A young woman worries about her unusually fearful father; a doctor asks for an investigation into his patients’ mysterious deaths.

Susan Boyle – Britain’s Got Talent – “I Dreamed a Dream”

This isn’t the first time that performers auditioning for BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT have left me at a loss for words. Talk about turning on the tears. Check out the audition for 47-year old Susan Boyle.

To view the video click here.

I love Simon’s sigh of contentment around the 3:23 mark.

UPDATE: The video is all over YouTube but strangely enough ALL the videos have their embedding disabled. I think this is shady. I think this is YouTube trying to get more traffic directly to their site. Bizarre.

I know I’ve shared these before, but here are past Britain’s Got Talent auditions for Paul Potts, Connie Talbot and Andrew Johnston.
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Michael Scott Paper Company Website

I’m pleased to announce that Scranton’s newest paper supply company, the Michael Scott Paper Company, has just launched its very first website…and made its very first sale. Learn more about the founders, read their statement of mission, get a tour of their brand new offices, and even get a coupon for unparalleled customer service.

If you need paper, look no further than the Michael Scott Paper Company.

It’s the Michael Scott Paper Company’s mission to provide you the highest quality paper, the best possible service, at the lowest possible prices. Sound good? Just wait, there’s more. This paper business is more than just paper, more than just a business, it’s about establishing quality human relationships with our clients. When little Timmy wakes up in the middle of the night with whooping cough and you need someone to call, we’ll be there. When sweet Christine gets stood up by her prom date, we’ll be there. When the dam breaks in your back yard and the only thing that can stop the flow of water from flooding your house is a ream of paper, we’ll be there. At the Michael Scott Paper Company, we’ll always be there, through thick and thin, in sickness and health, till death or retirement do us part. We’ll be there.

Saturday Night Live | 11:30pm on NBC

Zac Efron hosts with musical guests the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. This is Zac’s first time hosting SNL. I don’t know about you but I’ll be watching…and watching good.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Saturday, April 11, 2009

Indulge in a little out of this world fantasy. Tonight’s TV spotlight takes a look at our planet from a different view. Whether its fighting aliens in outer space, visiting the great beyond, or aliens living among us, its all about what’s happening beyond the stars.

Oh and then there’s Zac Efron. He might be an alien. He sure does force that out of body experience. I’ve only recently begun to appreciate the Efron. But now I appreciate him very, very much.

3rd Rock from the Sun (Marathon) | 4:30pm – 1:00am on TV Land
Dick, Sally, Tommy, and Harry – a group of extraterrestrials on an expedition of what they consider to be the least important planet, Earth (the 3rd Rock from the Sun), pose as a human family of four, to observe human beings.

Independence Day | 8pm on A&E
A 1996 science fiction film about a hostile alien invasion of Earth, focusing on a disparate group of individuals and families as they coincidentally converge in the Nevada desert and, along with the rest of the human population, participate in a last-chance retaliation

Apollo 13 | 8pm on AMC
Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert try to return to Earth, after an explosion aborts the April 1970 moonshot. Based on Jim Lovell’s memoir “Lost Moon.” Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris

Armageddon | 10pm on Encore
An asteroid is on a direct collision course with Earth and will likely wipe out all life on the Earth. NASA rep recruits an oil driller and his team of blue-collar deep-core driller mavericks to destroy it. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton

Fantastic Four | 10pm on FX
Four people gain unusual powers after a space mission exposes them to cosmic radiation. Based on the comic book. Mr. Fantastic (Ioan Gruffudd), Invisible Woman (Jessica Alba), Human Torch (Chris Evans), The Thing (Michael Chiklis), Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon)

Also Playing…
Saturday Night Live | 11:30pm on NBC: Zac Efron hosts with musical guests the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. This is Zac’s first time hosting SNL. I don’t know about you but I’ll be watching…and watching good.

You’re welcome!

Armageddon | 10pm on Encore

An asteroid is on a direct collision course with Earth and will likely wipe out all life on the planet. NASA recruits maverick oil drillers destroy it.

Independence Day | 8pm on A&E

Aa disparate group of individuals and families converge in the Nevada desert and, along with the rest of the human population, participate in a last-chance retaliation against aliens.

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