HOUSE: Office Politics

As a longtime devotee of TV shows that perished too soon, I empathize with fans of JOAN OF ARCADIA. The critically heralded CBS drama produced just 45 episodes before its cancellation in 2005, leaving behind a loyal audience of viewers who embraced the idea that a teenage girl could communicate directly with God. Though the premise of the show appeared to stretch the limits of one’s imagination, this week’s HOUSE helped me understand why fans of Joan Girardi were so disappointed to see her story end. Amber Tamblyn, the brilliant actress who brought Joan to life, joined the team at Princeton Plainsboro with a performance that knocked everyone, including Hugh Laurie, off the screen.

The role of Martha M. Masters could have easily been another roadblock in the uneven 7th season of HOUSE. Idealism often comes across as self-righteousness on television. Even an experienced, capable actress would be hard-pressed to inject humanity into a character centered around doing the right thing, each and every time she is pressed to act. Clearly, Ms. Tamblyn is beyond capable, as I bought into every shrug, quizzical look, and frustrated whimper that she exclaimed. Instead of serving as an annoying do-gooder, running around the hospital shouting down bad behavior, Martha stands her ground by using logic to test her new colleagues in a respectful manner. And no one buys into her methods more than the most morally ambiguous member of the staff, Dr. House himself!

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GLEE: Mark Salling Tells Us If Puck Wants Quinn… And What About Rachel?

GLEE fans have not seen Mark Salling for a few weeks now since Puck has been M.I.A., but he returns to the show this week and, in honor of the occasion, GIVE ME MY REMOTE got some quality time with him.

He messes with us (and our camera) a bit, but when the subject of Puck and Quinn is raised, Salling gets serious. Does Puck want to be with Quinn, even though she’s not carrying his child anymore?

We get an honest, thoughtful, straightforward answer from the actor and he weighs in on whether the pairing of Puck and Rachel is a thing of the past or a future possibility too…

Thoughts?

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IN TREATMENT: Irrfan Khan on Sunil, Working with Gabriel Byrne and What’s Next

Whether you’ve been watching this season of IN TREATMENT or not, Irrfan Khan is a face that you may already recognize from his work in films like SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE and THE DARJEELING LIMITED.

Though the Indian actor has been in just a handful of American movies, he has an extensive body of Bollywood work and Hollywood is taking notice.

Currently appearing on HBO’s IN TREATMENT as Sunil — a recent widower whose son has moved him from Calcutta to Brooklyn, where he lives with his American wife and children — Khan has captured our attention as the secretive past of his character is slowly but surely revealed in the office of Dr. Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne).

Khan was not familiar with IN TREATMENT before executive producer Dan Futterman, a friend of his, asked if he’d be interested in playing a patient on the third season of the show. Just as his character explains in the first episode, Khan says therapy is a social taboo in India: “We don’t have therapists in our lives. You only go to therapy if a person is really out of control, mentally sick and he is unable to manage. We don’t go to solve our problems or [life] crises… That’s why [Sunil] is so offended in the first episode when he’s taken to a therapist. It’s like he’s being told that he is sick, that’s how he is taking it: ‘Am I a mad person?'”

Still, Khan thinks the Indian audience would enjoy the drama of IN TREATMENT. “It’s just a very special show. The way they shoot it, it’s so simple, they don’t take any liberties with time or space,” he explains.

Indeed, it’s essentially just a couple people in a room, talking to each other. And during Sunil’s second visit, he does begin to share with Dr. Paul Weston. Khan discusses…

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CASTLE’s Andrew Marlowe on the Show’s Winks to Classic Films

As CASTLE fans know, several episodes of the series include major winks to classic films.

When Give Me My Remote was recently on the set, CASTLE creator Andrew Marlowe talked with us about why the show is so comfortable referencing these movies…

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The TV Talk Podcast: VAMPIRE DIARIES, SUPERNATURAL, GLEE, COMMUNITY & Much More!!

Two weeks worth of shows to talk about this ‘cast. We’re covering everything about our favorite shows, including cancellations, Halloween episodes, and much more.

Highlights:

We invented a new cereal for kids! In the process we lost our sh#t (check out the 20 min. mark)

The TV Talk Book Club takes effect with The Hunger Games and The Help.

We get all analytical on The Good Wife.

We talk about Glee for a full 30 minutes! (making up for last week)

Plenty of Halloween TV episode banter.

We didn’t think it was possible, but The Dushku got even worse at that thing called acting.

Kath and Dan wonder where the hell Six went (and we’re not talking Jason Street)

We prove once again that we can’t remember actors (or character) names to save our lives (FYI – Joel McHale’s character on COMMUNITY is Jeff)

Sunday’s are for serial killers and zombies… finally!

Shows we cover this week: How I Met Your Mother, Chuck, Real Housewives of Atlanta and Beverly Hills, The A-List New York, The Good Wife, Parenthood, Caprica, Life Unexpected, Modern Family, Cougar Town, Survivor, Top Chef: Just Desserts, Glee, The Vampire Diaries, The Office, The Big Bang Theory, Community, Project Runway, Supernatural, Brothers & Sisters, Dexter, The Walking Dead.

*Recorded: 11/5/10

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Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS

Jeff and Audrey finally settle on a surrogate. Meanwhile, Russell’s mother, Bunny (guest star Joan Collins, “Dynasty”) — who hasn’t really been much of a mother to him — comes to town. Sara Rue (“Less than Perfect,” “The Big Bang Theory”) begins a recurring role as Brenda, a member of Jeff’s softball team.

House | 8pm on Fox

It’s election season, and in the midst of a tight race, an incumbent senator’s campaign manager falls ill with liver failure and temporary paralysis. Cuddy pushes House to add a female doctor to his team by hiring a brilliant but very conventional third-year med student (guest star Amber Tamblyn), who has a connection to someone on the team.

Childrens Hospital | Midnight on Adult Swim

First Season Finale: In a special “live” episode, a visiting sultan needs emergency surgery, Blake faces a crucial decision about his clown makeup and Glenn cuts off his finger for Valerie. In a surprise ending, the shocking truth about one of the doctors is revealed, shattering everyone’s perceptions.

Eastbound & Down | 10:30pm on HBO

Second Season Finale: Back over the border with his Mexican adventure behind him, what’s next for Kenny Powers? In the 13th and final chapter of the season, the former pro baseball player faces the reality of his future. Any guesses on where they’ll go in year three?

SUPERNATURAL: Family Matters

If you read last week’s recap, you will recall that I was a little miffed that the preview for this week’s SUPERNATURAL spilled the beans about Sam’s soul problem; it seemed like the kind of reveal you save for the actual episode. However, after all of the answers we got last night – to most of the questions we’ve had since the premiere – I’m kind of okay with it in hindsight. We now know the major arcs for the season, and who would have guessed that the big bad of season six would be the charming and dashing Crowley? A character that was once the pushover bad ass with a heart of gold is now the new Lucifer.
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GLEE Takes on Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’

Oh GLEE, what a way to introduce us to newbie Darren Criss.

Fox has released a sneak peek of next week’s all-new episode “Never Been Kissed,” where Criss’ character, Blaine*, is first introduced. And if this version of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” is an indication of what’s to come, we cannot wait to see what he’ll be bringing to the show.

Check it out…

Possibly better than the original, right? Kurt certainly seems intrigued!

*It has to be said…”Blaine?! That’s a major appliance, that’s not a name!”

FRINGE: Olivia Learns ‘We Will Never Forget’

I don’t know about you guys, but I am so happy FRINGE is back. Sure, we’ve survived longer hiatuses, but this one felt especially torturous. It’s easily one of the best shows on television and this week’s episode proved why.

So let’s talk about some of last night’s highlights, shall we?

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GREY’S ANATOMY: ‘That’s Me Trying’

Is everyone else as stressed out as I am after this week’s episode of GREY’S ANATOMY? The pressure is on for a lot of our favorite surgeons, and when the going gets tough, we see which of them keep fighting, which of them give up, and which of them need to learn to let go…

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TV Chat with Team GMMR – Join Us Every Friday!

Every Friday at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST, Team GMMR will host a LIVE chat to talk all things television. What’s coming up on your favorite shows? What did we think of what went down on TV this past week? It’s your chance to come ask your most dire TV questions.

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BONES: ‘The Bones That Weren’t’

Hey, BONES pals, we survived another hiatus! How did you spend the time? And how did you like this episode? It felt slightly off to me, but I’m still trying to figure out whether or not that’s deliberate. On the one hand, I want it to be deliberately awkward. I think that makes sense, seeing as how the shift in Booth and Brennan’s dynamic would cause ripples of effects throughout an episode. And if it’s not deliberate, than I’d have to admit that maybe it just wasn’t as good. Let’s go with deliberate! And let’s get to the discussion!

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