FRINGE Preview: ‘The Abducted’ Brings The Candyman and Olivia’s Quest to Return Home

Tonight’s brand new episode of FRINGE is set “over there” and our Olivia’s growing unrest over her displacement is reaching a boiling point.

In “The Abducted,” Olivia reaches out to Henry (returning guest star Andre Royo), who is really the only person on the other side whom she trusts. And apparently her hijacking of his cab in the third season premiere is all forgiven because he’s willing to help her above and beyond the call of duty.

I’ve seen the ep and while I don’t want to ruin the experience for you guys and spoil everything, I do have a few teases for you…

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THE BIG BANG THEORY Preview: ‘The Boyfriend Complexity’

Keith Carradine (DEXTER, DAMAGES) is popping up as Penny’s dad in tonight’s episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY and she’s apparently neglected to tell him that she and Leonard are no longer a pair… and so she asks her ex to just pretend.

Check out a preview from this evening in which Leonard is having a little too much fun participating in the charade. I dare you to not laugh at Sheldon’s reaction…

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BONES: Stephen Nathan Previews Brennan’s ‘Emotional Upheaval,’ the Sniper’s Victim(s), a Valentine’s Day Episode and More

In the months since the powers-that-be behind BONES started teasing the upcoming Brennan point of view episode, fans have been speculating what the heck will go down.

BONES star Michaela Conlin was hesitant to discuss it during our chat. Thankfully, executive producer Stephen Nathan was far more willing to talk about the hour. Based on what he said, it appears the final result is a bit different than what they initially intended to do when the episode was first conceived. Regardless, it sounds as if the hour will be getting a definite reaction from viewers.

Read on for Nathan’s take on that, the return of the Gravedigger, the sniper, when Cyndi Lauper might return, their Valentine’s Day episode and much more…

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MODERN FAMILY: “Manny Get You Gun”

It was great to have MODERN FAMILY back this week! Dang you CMA’s for keeping it away from us last week! I missed my FAMILY!

It’s Manny’s birthday, and the whole family gathers to celebrate, despite their sour moods. Even Manny has had a rough time of it.  After Jay tells him that he’s never really thought of him as a kid, Manny fears he let his childhood slip away. He then decides he needs to try every childhood trick in the book including prank calling and mixing a bunch of sodas together. When I was a kid, I never did that – that sounds terrible! Is that a “thing” I missed out on as a child?

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SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA Recap – “Stuck in the Middle”

“Expect the unexpected”. It might be the mantra for BIG BROTHER, but it usually hold true for most competition reality shows.  Knowing the heavy hand editing plays in creating suspense in this genre, I never expected that the person targeted in the first scene of tonight’s episode would actually end up going home. But it happened. I can’t say I didn’t see it coming…but I didn’t.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, November 17, 2010

It’s hump day, yo.

And you know what that means…

Peep the post-coital TV on tap…

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“Errand Boy”
Brick is sick and tired of being forced to accompany Frankie on her weekend errands and pleads with her to let him stay home alone. Meanwhile, Mike is torn over how to deal with Sue’s friend when he overhears her diss his daughter, and with his fellow teammates all growing beards for the football playoffs, Axl tries to grow one of his own – with mixed results.

Human Target | 8pm on Fox | Season Premiere
“Ilsa Pucci”
Picking up from the thrilling first season cliffhanger, Chance and Guererro stage a daring rescue of Winston from the hands of his torturous kidnappers. Two beautiful women join the team: billionaire philanthropist Ilsa Pucci, who fears for her life after the mysterious death of her husband; and Ames (guest star Montgomery), a chameleon-like master thief who inadvertently becomes involved with the plot to murder her new associate. [GMMR: We were lucky enough to visit the Vancouver set of HUMAN TARGET and spend some serious quality time with the show’s new leading ladies as well as Chi McBride!]

Survivor: Nicaragua | 8pm on CBS
“Stuck in the Middle”
The tribe suffers a devastating blow when they find the camp in ashes after a fire, and the loyalty of an alliance is put to the test as Libertad heads to tribal council.

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BETTER WITH YOU: Reba McEntire, Joanna Garcia and Jake Lacy on Reba’s Guest Spot

Reba McEntire, the cougar?

While visiting the BETTER WITH YOU set as McEntire filmed her guest appearance (the episode airs tonight at 8:30 p.m.), Give Me My Remote learned that when the country music legend first agreed to appear on the show (and reunite with Joanna Garcia, her REBA costar), she was set to be Casey’s ex-girlfriend.

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GLEE’s Darren Criss Sings ‘Teenage Dream’ Live in L.A.

He’s got our heart racing in his skintight jeans…

GLEE newbie Darren Criss (Blaine) thrilled the crowd at The Mint in Los Angeles this weekend when he performed an acoustic version of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream”.

Oh and sorry to break all Dan’s your big gay hearts, but Darren Criss likes the ladies. Vanity Fair got this adorable response when they asked Criss about his “personal connection” to Blaine’s storyline.

VF: Not that this is in any way necessary for an actor playing any kind of role, but I’m wondering about your own personal connection to the character of Blaine and the subject matter you’re addressing.

Darren: It’s a subject that’s very near and dear to my heart, simply because I grew up in such an open community—doing theater in San Francisco. I mean, it doesn’t get much, stereotypically, “gayer.” I was inadvertently raised in the “gay community.” I had straight parents, but I spent massive amounts of time at a very early age with gay, theater-hopeful thirty-somethings. And those were the people I spent time with early on, so my whole perception of “sexuality” just wasn’t there. It just…was. It even got to the point where, later in life… I had all the components in place. I was, well, not super effeminate, but I was into girly things—I liked musical theater, all the stereotypical things. I had to come out and say, well, I’m sorry, but I think I’m straight. And people were like, say it ain’t so! And I would say, “It’s been a secret too long, but I’m actually a straight male.”

A straight man that can sing and loves show tunes. Where have you been all my life?!

HUMAN TARGET: Chi McBride Previews Winston’s Season Premiere Trouble

When HUMAN TARGET ended last season, Chi McBride’s character Winston had been kidnapped and was in a bit of a perilous situation. And as McBride tells Give Me My Remote in our video chat below, he’s been replaced by Sinbad this season.

Of course he’s kidding about that, but there are some changes on tap. In addition to a new showrunner, there are a few new cast members, which is something McBride is really excited about.

Check out what he has to say regarding HUMAN TARGET season 2. But a quick warning before you view the video — McBride’s language is a bit NSFW…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-KAH94M6SY[/youtube]

Related:
HUMAN TARGET: Meet the New Kids, Indira Varma and Janet Montgomery

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HUMAN TARGET: Meet the New Kids, Indira Varma and Janet Montgomery

HUMAN TARGET is finally back this Wednesday and things are going to be a bit different.

In addition to actresses Indira Varma and Janet Montgomery joining the cast, new showrunner Matt Miller has told Give Me My Remote that the series won’t just be about far-out adventures anymore — this year, the characters will dive into emotionally explosive areas.

And Varma and Montgomery’s onscreen personas will definitely play a part in that. Varma’s Ilsa Pucci is a billionaire with a dead husband who offers to fund the team. Montgomery’s Ames is a thief with a past tied to Winston.

Watch the videos below to learn more about these characters and what they’ll be up to this season…

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Related:
HUMAN TARGET: Chi McBride Previews Winston’s Season Premiere Trouble

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BONES Delicious Prop Giveaway

Ever wished you could get your hands on a prop from BONES?

Thanks to our friends at Fox, Give Me My Remote has scored 10 of the candy bars used in this Thursday’s episode “The Babe in the Bar” — where the victim is found inside the world’s largest chocolate bar! — and we’re giving them away to you, our fabulous readers.

To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us which episode of BONES has had the grossest death and why by Friday, November 19th at 5 p.m. PST.

Want a peek at the prize? Check out BONES star TJ Thyne sampling some of the goods…

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Related:

BONES: Michaela Conlin on the Brennan-Angela Friendship and the Hannah Factor
BONES: Michaela Conlin, TJ Thyne and Tamara Taylor Talk a Bumpy Pregnancy and Baby Hodgela
BONES: Do Booth and Brennan Love Each Other?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Tuesday night… As I’ve mentioned before, the unsung hero of solid TV evenings.

A quick rundown of what’s on tap…

No Ordinary Family | 8pm on ABC
“No Ordinary Mobster”
Jim’s secret identity is at risk when he tries to take down a dangerous mobster who has eluded George for years; Stephanie continues to look into Dr. Volson’s previous research of a mysterious plant – against Dr. King’s wishes; Daphne convinces a reluctant JJ to use his powers to help her become more knowledgeable in order to impress a boy; and JJ goes to extreme measures to help Katie get a date.

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“The Substitute”
After Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher (Gwyneth Paltrow) takes over the Glee Club and becomes a new love interest as well as competition for Will. [GMMR: If you haven’t yet seen the little photo preview of tonight’s ep, click here!]

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“1009”
The competition moves to singles, so contestants will compete on their own without partners or teammates from this point forward. The most recent elimination is still a big topic ofconversation, with trainer Bob Harper trying to determine why the vote went the way it did and one player still upset over the departure of a close friend. But the players all perk up with news from the trainers that they’re getting a special gift from loved ones – heartwarming videos from home that move everyone to tears. When one player doesn’t receive a video, the other contestants thoughtfully plan an uplifting surprise to try and make up for it. Then a pool challenge tests everyone’s balancing skills, and later, one player reaches a milestone at the weigh-in. Finally, one more contestant is eliminated, and heads home to an emotional reunion with loved ones.

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THE BIG BANG THEORY Promotes Mayim Bialik

THE BIG BANG THEORY is getting some additional girl power.

Sources tell Give Me My Remote that Mayim Bialik has been upped to series regular status for this season.

However, TBBT fans shouldn’t fear that this move — or the recent promotion of Melissa Rauch to a similar contract — is going to change the show’s dynamic too much. As first reported by Deadline.com, these deals don’t call for the actresses to be in every single episode.

Are you excited to hear Mayim Bialik will be a bigger part of the show this season?

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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: Two Beavers Are Better Than One

We’ve learned a lot from HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER over the years.

But this latest lesson comes courtesy of the Canadian TV show, SPACE TEENS, starring one Robin Sparkles.

Yes, kids, it’s true, during HIMYM’s third installment of the Robin Sparkles series, which aired Monday evening, we got a couple golden knowledge nuggets, including the fact that two beavers are better than one. Also, Alan Thicke’s joystick is apparently a useful math tool.

Check it…

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THANKS TO IGN.COM for the video

HOUSE: A Pox On Our House

On the heels of the San Francisco Giants’ victory in the World Series, a new star has stepped up to the plate in Fox’s primetime lineup. Amber Tamblyn is batting 1.000 over her first two appearances on HOUSE. With Cameron & Thirteen absent from Princeton Plainsboro, a strong female voice was desperately needed in the Diagnostics department. Thankfully, Martha M. Masters has recalibrated the workplace dynamic for Dr. House, his team, and a roster of patients who have been habitually lied to for years!

Since the conclusion of the Survivor-style search for new team members in Season 4, House has found little reason to mentor anyone on his staff. Truth be told, the late Dr. Kutner was the only addition to House’s team who was emotionally connected to the boss. Kutner’s suicide, Foreman’s ill-fated attempts to take over in House’s absence, and Cameron’s departure last season deepened the void. Exceptional teachers require exceptional students, and the deepening trust between House & Masters is the best part of the show.

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