The Philanthropist | 10pm on NBC

Teddy and Philip try to help solve the food shortage in Haiti; Philip locks horns with his estranged brother.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, August 11, 2009

In case you missed my note yesterday, I’m once again without a computer. My precious Mac Book Pro is being worked on by the fine people at the Apple Store.  Things might be wonky here over the next few days but I’ll try my best.  I’ll still be Twittering (like I could be stopped), so keep up with my updates at Twitter.com/GMMR.

For now, here’s tonight’s TV spotlight via the power of the iPhone!

What will YOU be watching tonight?

10 Things I Hate About You | 8pm on ABC Family
“You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
Kat complains to the school administration about a teacher’s grading system; Bianca starts a reality Web show to earn money for a shopping trip.

Hell’s Kitchen | 8pm on Fox
Each team is asked to create two appetizers and an entree for a U.S. Marine’s welcome home party; Ramsay boils over when one team sends out cold food during the dinner service. [GMMR: Has there ever been an episode when he doesn’t treat people like dirt?]

Ruby & The Rockits | 8:30pm on ABC Family
“It’s My Party and I’ll Lie if I Want To”
Ruby’s party to impress the popular girls is overshadowed by David’s rival bash; Patrick and Audie go away for the weekend.

Warehouse 13 | 9pm on Syfy
“Burnout”
Pete and Myka must complete the hunt for an artifact for a long-dead agent. [GMMR:Yikes! I just realized that I never watched last week’s episode of BURNOUT…I have to get on that.]

Better Off Ted | 9pm & 9:30pm on ABC
“Jabberwocky” & “Secrets & Lives”
Ted tries to make Linda’s dream of a green company come true, but his secret efforts on her behalf turn into the project everybody wants a part in; Veronica’s surprising secret life is revealed; Linda decides to fix Ted up with her former roommate (Rachelle Lefevre). [GMMR:Ted RUN!!  Don’t go out with the new girl…she’s a vampire!]

Big Brother 11 | 9pm on CBS
Strangers coexist in a house hoping to win the cash prize. On tonight’s episode we will see this week’s POV competition as well as the POV ceremony…I think. [GMMR: I know who wins and whether or not the veto is used.  Love this season!]

HawthoRNe | 9pm on TNT
“Mother’s Day”
Christina leaves Bobbie in charge while she goes into a budget battle with Morrissey; Christina is given until the end of the day to lay of six nurses; Kelly refutes Dr. Marshall’s treatment of a stroke patient. [GMMR: Congrats to HawthoRNe on its second season pickup!]

Saving Grace | 10pm on TNT
“Looks Like a Lesbian Attack to Me”
The squad investigates the death of a parole officer; Grace and Johnny finally track down Neely; Rhetta makes some personal changes in the wake of her problems with her husband.

Rescue Me | 10pm on FX
“David”
Kelly, a headstrong woman who was recently saved by the crew, continues to probe the firehouse for men; Tommy steps in to put a halt to Kelly’s advances on Damian; Lou approaches Needles to act as a buffer to Tommy.

Also playing…

• The Cleaner | 10pm on A&E: An upscale woman seeks William’s help in retrieving her drug-addicted son from jail; William meets a 13-year-old boy who is running drugs for a powerful dealer.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Paula Abdul, Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris (R 6/4/09)
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Freestyle Motocross athletes, Jon Hamm, Cobra Starship with Estelle
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Mitch Albom, Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Ashton Kutcher, Triple H, Bat For Lashes
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Ty Pennington, David Sedaris, the Jonas Brothers (R 6/16/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Brad Wollack, Tony Rock, Sarah Colonna
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Green Day (R 6/9/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Austan Goolsbee
• The Colbert Report: Jonathan Cohn

What will YOU be watching? Leave a comment or send me an update on Twitter.

Quick Update from Me

My laptop is currently being attended to by Apple…AGAIN!  Fingers crossed things work out this time and they finally find the issue. Just wanted to give you all a heads up just in case things are a little quiet the next few days.  I’ll try to get myself to a computer so I can keep things going!

I’ll be “microblogging”, as the kids call it, while my computer is being fixed.  Follow my updates at Twitter.com/GMMR

Thanks for your patience,

Kath

AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW – Top 9 Crews

Last night kicked off Season 4 of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW (ABDC) over on MTV. Nine dance crews from all over the country ere selected to compete in the ultimate dance face-off. This year’s crew is the most diverse to date, representing a myriad of new styles not seen before on ABDC.

..and that could be the problem.

Since since its inception, whether by design or not, ABDC has really been a hip hop/B-Boy showcase. The show has included crews outside of those genres, including last season’s cloggers, Dynamic Edition. But its bread and butter are the tricks and hip hopgraphy that get the people on their feet…and to the phones to vote.

This year, the judges are going to play a more important role than ever. Shane, Lil Mama and JC are going to need to educate the in studio audience, and more importantly the at home audience, about the value of some of these crews. For a show that has been so grounded in hip hop, it’s not going to be easy to get fans to see the artistry in a group like, well, Artistry in Motion or maybe even Vogue Evolution (more on them in a minute). Here’s to hoping the audience’s vocabulary of dance in broadened and they pick up the phone for more than just the death defying tricks. If not, it’s going to be a pretty boring season because Massive Monkees will have wrapped this up in week one.

I, for one, appreciate the new styles brought to the stage this season. Some are clearly better than others and the right crew went home last night. Here’s my brief rundown on what I saw last night.

Beat Ya Feet Kings

• I didn’t get a great first impression of this crew. They are all about the footwork, but the rest of them looked sloppy. And the footwork? Not all that impressive. But, I thought the crew really stepped in up (no pun intended) during the Sudden Death round. They were tighter and had a better grasp on the musicality.

AfroBorike

• This salsa dancing, hip hop crew has potential, but they really need to tighten things up.  They didn’t look sharp at all.  And I think they’re going to be better off sticking with what they know. I appreciate that they tried to work in a number of genres, but they should really do what they do best.

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Behind-the-Scenes at the Fox Fall TV Photo Shoot

Need a little pick me up this morning? Go behind-the-scenes with some of the stars of your favorite Fox shows during their photo shoot for the new fall season.

Stars from Fox hits such as 24, FRINGE, and DOLLHOUSE and newbies from GLEE, HUMAN TARGET and more live it up behind the camera.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, August 10, 2009

Congratulations for surviving the weekend….welcome to Monday.

Greek Rush Week Contest

• Before we get into tonight’s jam packed TV lineup, just a reminder that today is the last day to enter the day 5 GREEK Rush Week contest.  If you haven’t entered be sure to click here to enter: GREEK Rush Week – Make the Pledge.

A New Podcast is Up!

• In case you missed it, Ducky & I posted a new TV Talk Podcast.  It was recorded back on 8/6, but it’s still relevant…for the most part. In this podcast we covered TRUE BLOOD, BIG BROTHER, NURSE JACKIE, ENTOURAGE, Project SUPERNATURAL and more.  Listen to is now at www.TheTVTalkPodcast.com.

Jeanine’s Talk Show Tour

• FYI – SYTYCD fans, Jeanine Mason will be on LIVE WITH REGIS ASHTON & KELLY this morning and later tonight on JIMMY FALLON. Set those DVRs.

Ok on to tonight’s lineup. You definitely have plenty to choose from. What does YOUR TV lineup look like tonight? Let me know by leaving a comment below or sent me a tweet at twitter.com/GMMR

Teen Choice Awards 2009 | 8pm on Fox
The Jonas Brothers host and perform in honors for the year’s teen icons for contributions to TV, music, film, sports and fashion; the Black Eyed Peas and Miley Cyrus are scheduled to perform. [GMMR: I’m happy to report that the Brothers Jonai and the cast of Twilight were all in the same room last night and the world didn’t spontaneously combust. Oh, and I’m going to say it…I’ll be watching.  Or at least recording so I can fast fwd to the peeps I want to see, specifcally the casts of “Twilight” and “Glee”. I may be in my 30’s but I’m not immune to the dazzling of Edward Cullen.]

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“A New Kind of Freen”
Adrian tries to get George and Anne to reconcile, but her motives are selfish. Adrian pushes [GMMR: I caught and episode of this show last week. It’s not for me, but I could see why others would like it. Molly Wingwald FTW!]

Make it or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family
“All’s Fair in Love, War and Gymnastics”
The Cruz family hosts a send-off party for Nationals; Payson seeks pain medication without her mother’s knowledge; Lauren tries to break up Kaylie and Carter.

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“Smells Like Murder”
A body stuffed inside a large box sends Brenda on a search for suspects; Brenda uses the case as a teaching tool for Gabriel; Charlie pulls a stunt that has Brenda and Fritz ready to put her on a plane back home.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC
“Beach, Kitchen Reveal”
While Jon oversees the installation of the new cabinets, Kate and the kids have fun in the sun at the beach; Kate sees the new cabinets and kitchen.

Raising the Bar | 10pm on TNT
“Making Up is Hard to Do”
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.

My Life on the D List | 10pm on Bravo
In the Season 5 finale, Kathy delights in news that she’s going to receive her own star on the Walk of Fame—but she’ll need to read the fine print before rejoicing too much. Later, Kathy calls on Suzanne Somers for career pointers and to help stir up buzz about her Walk of Fame ceremony. [GMMR: This has been a fantastic season for “My Life on the D-List” and I’m sad to see it end. We’ll miss you Kathy…and Maggie.]

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime
“Perro Isano”
New enemies threaten both Silas and Shane, so Nancy steps in to offer protection, while Esteban’s campaign problem could lead to more grief for the Botwins. Andy and Audra (Alanis Morissette) make a relationship commitment.

Nurse Jackie | 10:30pm on Showtime
“Ring Finger”
Jackie makes an unusual ploy to get Coop off her back; O’Hara helps Jackie remove her wedding ring; Jackie begins mother-daughter dance lessons with Grace.

Also playing…

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | 8pm on ABC: Contestants answer trivia questions to win cash; Vanessa Williams plays for charity; George Stephanopoulos is the lifeline expert.

• Great American Road Trip | 8pm on NBC: The three remaining families travel to Las Vegas and watch Penn and Teller perform; the families visit the Hoover Dam.

• Dating in the Dark | 9pm on ABC: Six more single people move into the house; participants watch video tours of each other’s homes.

On the late night couch…
Most of the late night shows are on vacation this week, but here’s the lineup in case you missed some of these guests.

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright (R 6/5/09)
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Kyra Sedgwick, Hugh Dancy, Lyle Lovett
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Carrot Top, Alexis Bledel
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Eric Bana, Jordana Spiro, Jeanine Mason, the winner of “So You Think You Can Dance”, Fall Out Boy
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Zooey Deschanel, Al Sharpton, Jewel (R 7/22/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Fabolous, Billy Gardell, Jen Kirkman, Jo Koy
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Tim Roth, Miranda Kerr, Black Kids (R 5/7/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Douglas Brinkley
• The Colbert Report: Sen. Barbara Boxer

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? For the latest TV from GMMR, follow me on Twitter.

My Life on the D List | 10pm on Bravo

n the Season 5 finale, Kathy delights in news that she’s going to receive her own star on the Walk of Fame—but she’ll need to read the fine print before rejoicing too much. Later, Kathy calls on Suzanne Somers for career pointers and to help stir up buzz about her Walk of Fame ceremony.

TRUE BLOOD: Timebomb

Alas, I have returned from my slumber (aka two weeks of starting a new job and moving into a new apartment) to review this latest edition of “True Blood.” Let me get started before I get sidetracked by more furniture that needs to be moved…up flights of stairs.

My, my are things heating up! I’m gone for two weeks and everything goes to hell in a handcart, doesn’t it? I thought this was one of the more thought-provoking episodes we have EVER seen, and especially the most intriguing of this season. It really helped to further what I have loved about the show from the beginning: seeing the interactions and complications of vampires living with humans. This week, we really saw the two camps of thought within the vampire community butt heads, or fangs (sorry, it was just too easy) and my education of the Civil Rights Movement kept popping into my head.

Despite how campy this show can be, it’s easy to see the parallels between transpiring events and the civil rights movements of the past…and present. This week we had the passive (Martin Luther King, Jr & Godrick) to the militant (Malcolm X; The Dallas Vampires) trying to take down the same enemy (ignorant people) in wildly different fashions. In the church, everything came to a head, complete with Godrick being the ironic, Jesus-like figure above everyone. It might be unintentional, but the parallels were smacking me straight in the face tonight.

Anyway, it was great watching everyone’s expectations get deflated as Godrick turned out to be as non-violent as a vampire can be, attempting to teach as well as defeat. I wonder if he has always been like this, or if coming out of the coffin has changed him in some ways.

I’ve always been fascinated, also, by the relationship between a vampire and their maker, as well as how that plays into everything else. Apparently, the sheriff’s wishes trump that bond, because Bill was pretty quick to toss his maker on her ass, although I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of her, just like we aren’t done with good ol’ Reverend Newlin.

There were some sweet moments too, tonight, amidst all of the social subcontexts and wasting of time back in Bon Temps. Jason apologizing to Bill was adorable, and might be the biggest win Jason has had in a while. Also, saving Sookie was awesome and I think that, whatever happens with the suicide bomber, Jason will play a big part in being somewhat of a hero there too. After all, Sookie will be in danger too.

As far as Bon Temps goes, I’m not as angry about it as I was earlier in the season, but I still don’t see what it has to do with anything. OK, so we know what Maryann is now. Big whoop. She is making everyone in the town do horrible things (sodomy with a tree might be the worst though. It could even trump eating Daphne’s heart.)  What does that matter though? There’s this really weighty storyline of a war between humans and vampires over plain ol’ civil rights, and then there’s this goofy, B-movie subplot involving Dionysus and cannibalism, etc. In relation, I just don’t care.

I’m hoping Maryann and all of her shenanigans will come into play at some point, but until then, it’s just diverting our attention from an amazing primary storyline.

I’m taking bets people…does anyone die in the suicide bombing? Also, where does Maryann fit into the grand narrative of the season?

The TV Talk Podcast: TRUE BLOOD, BIG BROTHER, VAMPIRE DIARIES and more…

Kath and Dan are back with a regular TV Talk Podcast about all things summer TV and vampire! That’s right, we’re vamp crazy so there’s plenty of talk about TRUE BLOOD, BEING HUMAN, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and more.

Also on tap, BIG BROTHER 11, NURSE JACKIE, ENTOURAGE, WAREHOUSE 13, REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA, GREEK, PSYCH, SKINS plus an update on PROJECT SUPERNATURAL.

If that’s not enough, we talk about the best pilot on The CW you WON’T see this fall and we want answers as to why.

*Recorded 8/6/09

To listen to TV Talk Podcast (with Chapter Markers) head on over to our iTunes page and subscribe! It’s the fastest and easiest way to listen to The TV Talk Podcast from week to week.

Listen to: The TV Talk Podcast: 8/6/09

GREEK Rush Week: Day 5 – Make the GREEK Pledge

It’s the last day of GMMR’s GREEK Rush Week. During this past week you’ve been exposed to GREEK life.  You’ve heard from alumni who have nothing but praise for GREEK. With our “Getting to Know GREEK Row” lesson you were exposed to the people and places that you must know before pledging. You’ve read through some of GREEK’s most notable quotables and hopefully understand the level of wit and nuance necessary to pledge.

Pledge & Win the GREEK Rush Week Prize Pack
By now we’ve given all we can.  It’s time for YOU to step up and make the GREEK pledge. Not only will you be rewarded with what might be your favorite new show, but just by making the GREEK pledge, you’ll be automatically entered to win the GREEK Rush Week Prize Pack.  Two winners will each receive one GREEK prize pack.

To enter:
Copy and paste the below pledge into the comments section you are making the pledge to become a good and devoted follower of the GREEK way of life..

I, (insert name here), am fully committed to going GREEK. I pledge myself to Gamma Mu Mu Rho and as a sister/brother vow to uphold the GREEK tradition by (1) watching GREEK on Mondays at 9pm on ABC Family; (2) partaking in the GMMR study session and discussion after each episode; (3) spreading the word of the GREEK tradition to friends who have not yet been exposed to GREEK life.

Go GREEK Right Now on Hulu.com The first 18 episodes of GREEK Chapter 1 are available right now on Hulu.com.  So head on over and start watching today! I’ll even start you off with the first episode right here

Thanks to all of you who participated in GREEK Rush Week here on GMMR.  Hopefully we’ve convinced a few of you to give the show a shot this season. I wouldn’t put forth this much of an effort if I didn’t think it was well worth your time.  Enjoy and I hope you join us for our GREEK talk each week here on GMMR.

AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW Premieres Tonight – Meet the Crews

This message is going out to all of y’alls, but especially y’alls* that love some SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Tonight is the season premiere of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW, a must-see dance competition that brings together the best of the best of dance crews from all over the country. Your jaw will be on the floor once you see what these cats are able to do. Death defying tricks, inspirational movement, and crazy fun routines that will have you on your feet.

I was a little late to the ABDC game. Last season was the first season I watched in full, and let me tell you…I was hooked! You will be too.

ABDC winners are no joke. Season one champions, Jabbawockeez, are recognizable, even if you never see their faces. The masked crew has appeared on tour with NKOTB, with Shaq during the NBC All Star Weekend, in their own Gatorade commercial and most recently on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Last year’s winners, Quest Crew, are in high demand these days. No surprise…check out this hot ABDC promo featuring Quest crew, and get a sense of the talent you’ll be exposed to starting tonight at 9pm on MTV.

I know many of you reading this are fans of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Trust me, you’ll love this show! Not only does it feature Shane Sparks as a judge each week, but SYTYCD alums have been well represented. Last year’s winners, Quest Crew, featured three former SYTYCDancers. Ryan (S1), Hok (S3) and Dominic (S3). And this year, Donyelle Jones, a finalist in S2, is a featured dancer with Artistry in Motion. Reason alone to check it out, right?

So make sure you’re in front of your TV at 9pm tonight for this season of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW.

And to get you ready, here’s a run down of the nine crews that will be competing tonight.

(* I’m not one to encourage binge drinking, but if you were to partake in a drinking game based on the number of times the judges say “y’alls” during a given show…well, let’s just say that you might be better off playing with water.)

AfroBoriké is bringing a Latin-American fire to America’s Best Dance Crew. Previously, all the members of AfroBoriké danced together in a Las Vegas show called “Fuego Raw Talent.”

They describe their style as “spicy” and “exciting” and hope that their hot moves will win enough votes to crown them America’s Best Dance Crew.

Artistry in Motion is a group of ladies on a dancing mission. They are trying to unite the hip-hop and contemporary styles of dancing and turn it into a genre they call “contemp-hop.” The girls hail from all different parts of North America and have combined their individual styles into something special — special enough to get gigs dancing with artists such as Missy Elliot, Black Eyed Peas, Wayne Brady, Lloyd, Ludacris and Gnarls Barkley.

The girls are excited about bringing together many different styles of dance for America’s Best Dance Crew and think their “contemp-hop” is good enough to get them to the top.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, August 9, 2009

It’s one of those Sundays where you really can’t complain that nothing is on TV. Tonight’s spotlight is jam packed with so much to watch that your DVR might be working extra hard. I know mine will. And the crazy part is, I feel like I just highlighted some of the many new shows on tonight. It’s almost like I can smell Fall programming!

As for my personal TV lineup, well it will definitely include TRUE BLOOD, HUNG (although I might TiNo that until tomorrow) and of course ENTOURAGE, which will be extra special tonight as Patriots QB Tom Brady will be guesting.  Hello Tommy!!  But the highlight of tonight’s schedule is the season premiere of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW!  A must watch for all SYTYCD fans.  We’ll be talking about it here on GMMR, so don’t miss out!

Here’s a few shows for you to choose from.  Drop me a comment and let me know what YOU will be watching!

Big Brother 11 | 8pm on CBS
On tonight’s show, Chima, the current Head of Household, nominates two of her fellow houseguests for eviction. [GMMR: In real time, the POV has already been played, and Jeff is contemplating his coup d’etat powers.]

America’s Best Dance Crew | 9pm on MTV | Season Premiere
“Crews Choice Challenge”
Nine crews from around the country try to avoid being the first casualty of the season. [GMMR: WOW! If you’ve never seen ABDC give this episode a shot. Especially if you’re already a SYTYCD fan. I was late to this show & now I love it! So good. I’ll be all over it here on GMMR.]

Defying Gravity | 10pm on ABC
“Threshold”
Personal and professional relationships intensify, both aboard ship and on the ground, as the unseen power behind the mission begins to cause psychological and cellular transformations in the astronauts.

True Blood | 9pm on HBO
“Timebomb”
Sookie’s captivity takes an unexpected turn; Sam makes a gruesome discovery at Merlotte’s; Tara and Eggs eat a mysterious meal prepared by Maryann; Jason pays off his debt to the vampires.

Hung | 10pm on HBO
“Doris is Dead; Are We Rich or Are We Poor”
Tanya chastises Jemma for setting up dates directly with Ray; Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances; Ray gives his basketball team an inspirational pep talk.

Entourage | 10:30pm on HBO
“Fore”
Vince and Drama play in a charity golf tournament; Eric gets an unexpected job offer; Ari finds himself in the doghouse. [GMMR: I’m pretty sure tonight’s ep features Patriot’s QB, Tom Brady. I’m not expecting much in terms of acting, but it will be nice to see Tom…it always is. Sigh.]

In Plain Sight | 10pm on USA
“Don’t Cry for Me, Albuquerque”
The U.S. government enlists WITSEC to hide one of Latin America’s feistiest political activists, but everything goes south when the budding Evita moves to the bad part of town.

Army Wives | 10pm on Lifetime
“MIA”
Pamela’s excitement over Chase’s upcoming return home is cut short when she loses her wallet; Roxy is surprised by a country music singer; Joan struggles with her deployment.

Also Playing…

• Who Wants to be a Millionaire | 8pm on ABC: Regis Philbin return as host for this special primetime series. Contestants answer trivia questions to win cash; singer Katy Perry competes for charity; Sam Donaldson is the lifeline expert.

• Shark Tank | 9pm on ABC: Budding entrepreneurs work to persuade a panel of tycoons to invest in their business proposals in return for a percentage of equity in the company.

• There Goes the Neighborhood | 9pm on CBS: Eight families compete for a grand prize of $250,000 while their neighborhood is walled off from all outside civilization.

• The Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers | 10pm on Comedy Central: The Comedy Central Roast of comic Joan Rivers; Roast Master Kathy Griffin.

Told ya there was a lot to choose from. Help a sista out…let me know what YOU are going to be watching. (I know I ask everyday, but finding out what y’all are watching helps me get a better sense of what we should be covering here on GMMR)

America’s Best Dance Crew | 9pm on MTV

Season Premiere: Nine dance crews from around the country try to avoid being the first casualty of the season. Mario Lopez hosts. Lil Mama, JC Chasez and Shane Sparks judge.

Robert Pattinson is Back in the Tree and “Bothered”

HILARIOUS!  Jimmy Fallon as Robert Pattinson in another installment of “Bothered”. They just keep getting better!

If Team Fallon doesn’t convince Pattinson to climb a tree during the press tour for “New Moon” I’ll be shocked!

Watch and enjoy…or watch and be bothered.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, August 7, 2009 (Updated)

All due respect to Danny Tanner, but I’m going to be so happy when I can having a Friday TV Spotlight post and it doesn’t include “Surviving Suburbia”. PUSHING DAISES gets canned and this show is allowed to run all summer long?  Seriously?!

A few fan favorites are included in this list of otherwise bleh Friday night shows. (Geesh, someone woke up on the wrong side of the HOH bed this morning.)

UPDATE: Oops, my bad.  Completely forgot that tonight is the premiere of PSYCH and MONK on USA.  Bad blogger!  Tune in to both these shows and you won’t be disappointed.

Monk | 9pm on USA
“Mr. Monk’s Favorite Show”
Monk is thrilled to be the bodyguard of a former child star after an attempt is made on her life, until he learns how different she is from her TV alter ego.

Psych | 10pm on USA
“Extradition: British Columbia”
While vacationing in Canada, Shawn and Gus track an international art thief who has eluded Lassiter for years

Surviving Suburbia | 8pm on ABC
“No Reception”
Steve wants Anne to break away from her manipulative mother; Henry receives counseling from Dr. Jim.

The Goode Family | 9:30pm on ABC
“A Goode Man is Hard to Find”
Gerald thinks Mo and Trish want him to be the sperm donor for their next child; Charlie decides to teach Ubuntu how to be a man.

Eureka | 9pm on Syfy
“If You Build It…”
A strange structure comprised of electronics and scrap metal is assembled in a field by Eureka’s teenagers, who appear to have been manipulated while they were sleeping.

Mental | 9pm on Fox
“Lines in the Sand”
After years of trying to find her, Jack is reunited with his schizophrenic sister; Veronica asks Jack to help her treat a war veteran who suffers from amnesia and PTSD.

The Soup | 10pm on E!
“The Week in Review”
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale, who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the various clips.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Rafaelli, Anthony Hamilton (R 2/11/09)
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Flo Rida
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Don Rickles, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
• Jimmy Kimmel Live:  Quentin Tarantino, Rachel Nichols
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Julian Plenti
• Chelsea Lately: Melissa Gilbert, Loni Love, Guy Branum, Brad Wollack (R 7/28/09)
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Jimmy Fallon, Mistress Mary, Bobby Ray (R 5/6/09)

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