Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, January 17, 2010

I’ll be honest, I’m uber -excited for tonight’s Golden Globe awards. Ricky Gervais is a comedy God who really doesn’t owe anything to anyone. Short of swearing on live television, I’m not sure that there’s anywhere that the guy won’t go tonight as host. It’s going to be crazy fun! I’m going to be hosting a LIVE Golden Globes chat starting around 8pm EST. I hope you join in on the party! Check back to GMMR soon for the official post.

But if awards shows aren’t your thing, and you want a little more action in your TV lineup, then look no further than Fox who has the series premiere of Human Target and the season premiere of 24. Yes, Jack Bauer is back to save the day…and the world.  As always, Philboy will be here to start the conversation tomorrow, so be sure to tune in.

Project Firefly
Big apologies to those of you who were all set to start the first ‘Watch Along with GMMR’ project of the season. Between work and some personal matters last week, I wasn’t able to kick off Project Firefly like I hoped. But what’s a week, right? Tomorrow we’ll be talking about the first two episodes of Firefly..finally! I hope you watched, and I hope that whether you’re a new fan or a Joss loyalist just wanting to watch the show again, that you’ll join in on our discussion!

On to some of the highlights of Sunday’s TV lineup.

Golden Globe Awards | 8pm on NBC
“The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards”
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honors achievement in film and television; Martin Scorsese receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award; Ricky Gervais hosts.

Human Target | 8pm on Fox | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
HUMAN TARGET is a full-throttle action drama centered on Christopher Chance (Mark Valley, FRINGE), a unique private contractor/security guard hired to protect those in need…who can pay. In the pilot episode, Chance must protect the engineer of California’s first bullet train as it makes its maiden voyage from San Francisco to Los Angeles. [GMMR: As we discussed in our last podcast, I quite enjoyed the pilot episode of Human Target. Mark Valley is solid, and you know I love me some Chi McBride. For more on the show, check out The TV Talk Podcast Winter TV Preview and our check out our “First Look: Human Target” post.]

24 | 9pm on Fox | 2-hr Season Premiere
“Day 8: 4pm-6pm”
Jack Bauer is drawn back into action as President Allison Taylor negotiates international security with a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the U.S.

(More of tonight’s TV spotlight after the break…)

Big Love | 9pm on HBO
“The Greater Good”
Bill contemplates running for the Utah State Senate; Sarah and Scott decide to forgo a wedding in Bill’s church; Margene confronts Nicki about her feelings for Ray Henry.

Cold Case | 9pm on CBS
“The Runaway Bunny”
The team investigates a 1974 murder case when the body of a private investigator is discovered in a demolished building’s foundation.

Desperate Housewives | 9pm on ABC
“How About a Friendly Shrink”
Lynette doesn’t like the idea of seeing a couples therapist; Katherine starts seeing a psychiatrist; Angie doesn’t approve of Danny’s new girlfriend.

Brothers & Sisters | 10pm on ABC
“Run, Baby, Run”
Sarah has a new romantic interest for the first time since her divorce; Scotty and Kevin await the results of their first try at surrogacy; Kitty and Robert reach another impasse over politics. [GMMR: Just wondering if the person writing this synopsis has ever seen the show? Sarah’s first romantic interest since her divorce? How about Graham Finch (Steve Weber) or just a few episodes back, Luc (Gilles Marini). Geesh.]

Also playing…

• Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments For A Sensual Evening |10pm on Comedy Central: Parks & Recreation star Aziz Ansari performs a stand-up routing during which he’ll discuss topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin, Harris, in this brand-new, one-hour stand-up special.

What will YOU be watching tonight? Will you be joining us for our LIVE Golden Globes chat?