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24 – Day 8: 12:00am – 1:00am

There were some unexpected twists and turns this week and we bid what seemed like a fond farewell to a truly awful storyline.

Debrief

• Sergei and Jack called Josef and offered him immunity for the nuclear rods. He agreed, then was shot by Farhad’s men. Farhad took the rods and went to a facility to transport them. Once there, Farhad’s men decided that since they could no longer get the rods out of the country, they would use them to attack New York. Farhad disagreed with their plan, escaped, and called CTU for rescue.

• Rob Weiss called Hastings. Since Rob vouched for Hastings and the reformation of CTU, his neck is on the line as well as everyone else’s. He proposes to let someone from the Department of Justice set Renee up to take the fall for all of the failures that have occurred so far. Jack returns and stops them before getting tazed trying to escape. He is about to leave before Hastings realizes Jack’s value to him at CTU. Jack agrees to stay as long as Renee is released and is cleared of all charges.

• Dana follows Kevin and the other guy into the woods. She stares at them just long enough for Cole to stop her from killing them. Dana explains everything to Cole and Cole threatens the two. Kevin is about to obey before his buddy stabs him and is eventually shot by Cole.

Agent Philboy’s Assessment

Wow, I thought we would have Josef for longer than 10 minutes. I wasn’t shocked, since anything can happen in “24,” but I was a little bit surprised. My thoughts then went to finding a reason for Jack to stick around. Renee was the perfect conduit for that, but I’m not sure that any romantic relationship between Jack and Renee isn’t a little forced. And maybe romance is just being assumed on my part, but I think the reality is that Jack sees a lot of himself in Renee and wants to be with her for anything that might happen in life.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, February 23, 2010

There might only be a handful of shows with new episodes tonight, but given what shows they are, it’s all good by me!

Of course I’m excited about LOST. I’m going to take notes this week, because I don’t want to ‘Fiona Faraday’ up this time. (If you’re a LOST fan and you haven’t listened to last week’s ‘Two Idiots Talk Lost’ podcast, then be sure to tune in. We really had so much this week.)

I’m over the moon about the first real night of competition on IDOL. Ellen’s first night LIVE judging. This is going to be so much fun! We always have a great discussion on performance and results night, so I hope you’ll join in and let me know what you think.

The highlights from tonight’s lineup. Anything you’re excited to see?

What YOU are most excited to watch tonight?

XXI Winter Olympics | 8pm on NBC
“Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Skiing”
From Vancouver, B.C. Figure skating: ladies short program; skiing: men’s giant slalom Gold Medal final; freestyle skiing: women’s ski cross Gold Medal final; nordic combined: team Gold Medal final, 4x5km relay.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Top 12 Girls – Performance Night”
The semifinal round kicks off with the Top 12 female singers delivering performances. Viewer voting begins. [GMMR: Need a reminder as to which girls made the cut? Check out our AMERICAN IDOL Top 24 list here.]

Lost | 9pm on ABC
“Lighthouse”
Hurley tries to persuade Jack to go with him on an unspecified mission. Meanwhile, Jin has an encounter with an old friend. [GMMR: Please let it me Sun!!]

White Collar | 10pm on USA
“Bottlenecked”
Neal’s old rival issues a challenge to re-create a rare bottle of wine owned by Ben Franklin. But when the competition gets out of hand, Peter steps in to help Neal contain his foe. [GMMR: I’ve become a little  ‘bottlenecked’ myself on WHITE COLLAR. I think I’m on episode behind. Need to get caught up so we can discuss. Also, Matt Bomer will be on THE BONNIE HUNT SHOW today. Check your local listings.]

The Forgotten | 10pm on ABC
“Train Jane”
The network explores a secret society of roving nightclubs while trying to identify a woman whose body was found in the wreckage of a derailed train.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Jamie Foxx, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Thicke (R 2/4/10)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Stephen Fry
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: David Spade, “Trailer Park Boys” Rob Wells, Mike Smith & John Paul Tremblay, Miss Willie Brown
• Chelsea Lately: Danica Patrick, Jo Koy, Josh Wolf, Whitney Cummings
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Jeff Garlin
• The Colbert Report: Lindsey Vonn
• Lopez Tonight: Ray Romano, Lake Bell, Mariah Carey (R 12/17/09)

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

Have you listened to the latest TV Talk Podcast with GMMR & Ducky? We launched to TWO new podcasts last week. Check them out today!

White Collar | 10pm on USA

Neal’s old rival issues a challenge to re-create a rare bottle of wine owned by Ben Franklin. But when the competition gets out of hand, Peter steps in to help Neal contain his foe.

Huey Lewis Remakes “We Are The World” (Video)

We’re not sure how Justin Bieber got the call to be part of the 2010 “We Are the World” remake, but Huey Lewis, one of the original performers from the original version was left of the gust list. For shame. For shame.

Huey Lewis isn’t bitter (although we are still waiting to hear from ‘the News’). Huey decided to take on the classic himself, and he didn’t need the help of Lil Wayne to make his version spectacular. Huey Lewis is the world. He is the children.

A much watch video!

GLEE Cast To Perform at The White House

I wonder if it’s too late for my dad to become President. Seriously, Sasha and Malia have it made. The Jonas Brothers pop by for the first night in their new house, and now they’re spending Easter with the cast of GLEE.

According to Michael Ausiello, Michelle Obama and her daughters are big fans of GLEE, and as such they’ve invited the cast to perform at annual White House Easter Egg roll on April 5th. Looks like New Directions will be making the trek from McKinley High to D.C. for the big event.

Come on, Dad. I know you’re retired and all, but can’t you just throw your hat in the ring? I really want New Kids on the Block to perform “Funky Funky Christmas” at our Christmas party next year. If you loved me you’d make it happen, Daddy.

Look Who is Hanging Out on the Set of CHUCK!

Just another reason I love Twitter.  CHUCK star Zachary Levi twittered his followers this nerdgasmic pic taken earlier today.  Looks like the boys of FIREFLY are reuniting, at least for the day.  Jayne and Mal together again? This picture of Adam Baldwin, Nathan Fillion, Yvonne Strahovski and Zac Levi is beyond awesome in so many ways.

Note: My sources confirmed that Nathan Fillion isn’t guesting on CHUCK. He was just on set. But there’s always hope, right?

Related Posts:

• The TV Talk Podcast: On the Set of CHUCK with Zac Levi, Adam Baldwin & Yvonne Strahovski
• The TV Talk Pocast: Chuck vs. The Mask
• Episode Review: CHUCK vs. The Mask
• GMMR Exclusive: On the Set of CHUCK with Zachary Levi
• Pics from our Season 3 visit to the set of CHUCK

Hey fellow CHUCK fans, follow me on Twitter at @GMMRTV. Be sure to introduce yourself and say Hi!

THE AMAZING RACE: ‘When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head’ Recap

Oh that feeling of dread when you think you are being slick by letting your DVR record a few minutes ahead so you can miss those dang commercials, only to discover that the red light isn’t on the machine and your show isn’t recording. Yup, that’s what happened to me last night. Luckily, I was only about 5 minutes late to THE AMAZING RACE. Usually nothing much of anything happens in the first five minutes. I hope that was the case tonight. Fingers crossed.

When I tuned in the teams were heading to Porta Varas. Joe & Heidi and Carol & Brandy (who I keep reading as Carol Brady) decided to team up to be the most hated teams in the competition. Seriously, could they be more cocky and obnoxious? Joe & Heidi were in line for bus tickets when Louie & Michael (The Detectives) showed up. Joe insisted that he was saving a spot in line for Carol & Brandy and wouldn’t let the guys go ahead any buy tickets. Um, no. It’s not the cafeteria lunch line, it’s The Amazing Race. Why the two detectives let that fly is beyond me. Not only did they let Carol & Brandy go ahead, but Joe snagged the last four tickets on the first bus. Here’s to hoping the detectives learned their lesson. Next time, they need to crack a few skulls.

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TOP CHEF’s Padma Lakshmi Has Baby Girl

Congratulations to TOP CHEF host Padma Lakshmi on the birth of her daughter, Krishna, this past Saturday.

“Model, author and Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef Padma Lakshmi gave birth to a baby girl named Krishna Thea Lakshmi on Saturday,” her rep tells People. “Mother and baby are well and happy.”

No doubt that baby will be critiquing her baby food in no time.

GREEK Back on Campus for Season 4

Sorry I’m turning my homework in a little late on this one. The dog ate my laptop?

Looks like we’ll all going back to school next year. On the brink of flunking out, ABC Family has put GREEK on academic probation, picking up the series for 10 episodes next season.  I’m not complaining about the 10 eps, I’ll take what I can get.

How’s that for good news? Party at the KT’s!!

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, February 22, 2010

Now I’m starting to get cranky. I’m ready to have my Monday night shows back. Haven’t enough of these medals been given out already? All is not lost, there are a few shows worthy of your time tonight. What will YOU be watching?

XXI Winter Olympics | 8pm on NBC
“Figure Skating; Freestyle Skiing; Ski Jumping”
From Vancouver, B.C. Figure skating: dance Gold Medal final; freestyle skiing: men’s aerials; ski jumping: team K-125 large hill Gold Medal final.

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“The Women Tell All”
Popular bachelors and bachelorettes from past seasons discuss how the show has changed their lives; Jake faces the women he rejected; unseen footage. [GMMR: After catching a glimpse of last week’s sh%tshow, my remote might find its way over to the show tonight. My remote loves to mock these pathetic women.]

24 | 9pm on Fox
“Day 8: 12am – 1am”
President Taylor presses on with her international peace process; things get personal when operatives take matters into their own hands.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“Mistakes Were Made”
In the fallout from the dance, Ben realizes he misses Amy, and Ricky leaves town. Meanwhile, Jimmy consoles Amy; and Ashley starts falling for Griffin’s cousin.

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“The Last Day of Our Acquaintance”
Brooke lays into Julian; Lydia’s condition gets worse; Clay deals with Katie’s unsettling advances.

(the rest of tonight’s TV spotlight is after the jump)

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Close Your Eyes and Laugh – The Ricky Gervais Show on HBO

I’ve been quite vocal of my almost hero-like worship of Ricky Gervais. The man who brought me two of my favorite comedies of all time (“The Office” and “Extras”) brought his uber-popular podcast to HBO with the premiere of THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW this past Friday.

To perhaps bring new life to these previously recorded podcasts, HBO has animated the series, allowing viewers to watch, not just listen to these laugh out loud, knee-slapping conversations. THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW features Gervais, Stephen Merchant (co-creator of “The Office” & “Extras”) and Karl Pilkington (original podcast producer) discussing a wide variety of bizarre topics not seemingly related to anything.

Watch the first episode of THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW

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How to Make it in America | 10pm on HBO

Ben and Cam search for a manufacturer to make their brand of jeans; Ben and Rachel realize that they have not moved on.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, February 21, 2010

Now this is a TV tonight I can get behind. The Olympics are still raging on but most of our Sunday night favorites are back with new episodes tonight.

Glancing over tonight’s line-up, I have to say that I’m most excited for THE AMAZING RACE. Team Jeff & Jordan FTW! I’ll be back later tonight or tomorrow with a full recap of tonight’s episode. Give me a shout if you are an AMAZING RACE who’ll join in with me on the discussion of tonight’s episode.

Definitely a solid line-up of shows to choose from tonight. What will YOU be watching?

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC
“Wagstaff Family”
The team rebuilds a home for a family who started a nonprofit music school for the community; rock band KISS volunteers.

The Amazing Race 15 | 8pm on CBS
“When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head (Chile)”
A contestant encounters a moody cow at a roadblock; a newly formed alliance rubs teams the wrong way.

XXI Winter Olympics | 8pm on NBC
“Figure Skating; Speed Skating; Bobsled; Freestyle Skiing”
From Vancouver, B.C. Figure skating: original dance; speed skating: women’s 1500m Gold Medal final; freestyle skiing: men’s ski cross Gold Medal final; skiing: men’s super combined Gold Medal final; bobsled: two-man Gold Medal final.

The Simpsons | 8pm on Fox
“The Color Yellow”
When Lisa discovers that her Southern ancestors helped a slave escape to freedom, she presents the story during Black History Month.

The Cleveland Show | 8:30pm on Fox
“The Curious Case of Jr. Working at the Stool”
Cleveland challenges Junior to get a job to teach him responsibility; Roberta competes with Lacey, the rich girl in school, and gets more than she expected.

More from tonight’s TV spotlight after the break…
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SMALLVILLE: Persuasion

Hey Smallville fans! Did you see Lois morph into June Cleaver? Or what about Clark’s new bodyguard Chloe out to protect him against everything and everyone, including Lois. And while this domestic nightmare plays out Clark is up against Zod with only 2 day to go before a possible apocalypse blows through town.

Now back to Lois, who seems to be scaring Clark more than a bunch of super powered Kandorians! Lois has decided to quite her job and makes pot roast! All she wants is for Clark to make an honest woman out of her. So she moves in and awaits there pending engagement. Something that Chloe is dead set against. Chloe, under the command of Clark, is angry and bitter, and tells Lois to leave Clark. After having a break down with Clark, Lois calms down with the promise that they’ll be together forever and turns into Bridezilla! After she calls her whole family and Mrs. Kent, Lois spends most her time dancing around in her soon to be Mother in-law’s wedding gown!

Zod and Tess are still going at it. Tess is routing for Clark and his attempts save Kandorians a new life with new identities. Tess is only on board to see that the Kandorians help earth live on, and what she doesn’t realize is that she’ll kill CK’s powers when everything goes into full effect. Zod’s storyline really threw me off here. There were so many twists and turns I’m still not sure he fell under the influence of Clark’s persuasion giving us the whole truth. I also find it a little hard to take Callum Blue serious in this role after watching him on “Dead Like Me.”.

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