Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, December 16, 2010

This certainly doesn’t feel like a Thursday night.  Looking at the bright side of the reruns…if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s new to you!

What will YOU be watching tonight? Chime in below.

Here are a few highlights from the lineup…

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Justice League Recombination”
The guys borrow Penny’s new boyfriend when they enter a costume contest as members of the Justice League.

$#*! My Dad Says | 9pm on CBS
“Family Dinner for Schmucks”
Bonnie tries to start a new tradition of family dinners but instead makes the men lose their appetites. Ed makes a new friend at the hospital.

Burn Notice | 9 & 10pm on USA
“Out of the Fire”, “Last Stand”
Brennan vows to release valuable data; Michael must try to turn the tables. Michael’s actions force a tactical assault team to pursue him.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | 10pm on Bravo
“The Dinner Party from Hell”
Camille invites the wives and special guests to a lavish dinner party at her Malibu home, but the meal turns into a pressure cooker when the guests dig up a bitter subject, leading to a fiery showdown and intensifying the friction between Camille and Kyle.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 10pm on FX
“A Very Sunny Christmas”
Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Dee and Frank embark on a holiday adventure filled with stolen toys, childhood videos, naked elves and a bloody run in with Santa Claus.

Also playing…

• The Funniest Commercials of the Year: 2010 | 10pm on TNT: Showcasing the year’s most-humorous commercials from around the world; memorable commercials from the past

Now it’s your turn. What will YOU be watching tonight? What will you be watching LIVE, DVRing, skipping, etc? Let us know!

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2011 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations

The 2011 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations were announced early Thursday morning  — yes, just days after the Golden Globe nominees were announced — and while there was certainly some overlap, SAG surprised us with a few new contenders.

Take a look…

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
THE CLOSER
DEXTER
THE GOOD WIFE
MAD MEN

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
30 ROCK
GLEE
HOT IN CLEVELAND
MODERN FAMILY
THE OFFICE

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The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS

The guys borrow Penny’s new boyfriend when they enter a costume contest as members of the Justice League.

New FRINGE Promo Promises to Re-Animate Friday Nights

FRINGE fans, Fox knows your fears.

They’ve heard your cries about moving the beloved cult series to Friday nights, they’re well aware that you think it’s a death sentence. And to be fair, fans do have recent history on their side — shows airing at the end of the week are often not long for this world. However, Fox has released a new promo to show that, despite what you might think, they aren’t hanging FRINGE out to dry — they actually want the show to thrive.

The minute-long promo starts off with dramatic music, coupled with FRINGE characters talking about death and obituaries, while television critics’ words of doom flash across the screen. All dark and dreary, right? Nah.

“You may think Friday night is dead…but we’re going to re-animate it,” the promo promises, before bouncing to some of FRINGE’s best moments and a few upcoming scenes.

No, seriously, this might be the best promo ever.

Yes, they’re being meta about their move to Fridays — something I was really worried about when I heard that the next new episode is titled “Firefly” — but this is different. Fox is acknowledging that they know what the perceptions about this move are, but they still think it will work. Much like executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman said, this move is intended to be a positive thing.

Check it out for yourself…

Amazing, right?!

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Welcome to Wednesday! Are you excited for a little TV tonight?  I am… even though most of our midweek favorites are out of commission.

Check out the highlights that are on tap in tonight’s lineup…

What will YOU be watching?

The Sing-Off | 8pm on NBC
“5 Groups Left”
The five remaining groups come together for a performance; each group sings a medley of songs by a single artist; the judges choose the contestants’ next assignment. [GMMR: Sorry I haven’t written much about this show, but I am loving it. I’m all about ‘Committed’ and ‘Street Corner Symphony’, but the remaining groups are all strong in their own ways.]

Human Target | 8pm on Fox
“Dead Head”
Chance and the team try to help a man with retrograde amnesia determine his identity and figure out why someone wants to kill him..

Survivor: Nicaragua | 8pm on CBS
“This is Going to Hurt”
After the six remaining castaways receive a special visit from home, an alliance faces a difficult decision. [GMMR: Really disappointed that NaOnka is gone. It would have been amazing to meet someone who actively chooses to spend time with that girl.]

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AMERICAN IDOL, TRUE BLOOD, THE WALKING DEAD, FREAKS AND GEEKS / UNDECLARED: PaleyFest 2011 Lineup

PaleyFest 2011 is coming!

Well, the festival doesn’t actually start until March 4th, but a few of the shows being honored this coming year have been announced!

AMERICAN IDOL, TRUE BLOOD, THE WALKING DEAD and a look back at FREAKS AND GEEKS/UNDECLARED are the first four panels to be revealed by the Center. The full festival lineup will be made public on January 19th.

Dying to go? Fans can buy a premium pass that gets them into every panel right now. Individual tickets will be available to Paley Center members January 21st and to the general public on January 23rd.

Who else is pumped about PaleyFest ’11? Any guesses on the other series they’ll be honoring?

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The 68th Annual Golden Globe Nominations Announced

The Golden Globes are coming!

Nominations for the 2011 Golden Globe awards were announced early Tuesday morning and Give Me My Remote has the complete list of all the television nominees so you can toast, cheer (or bitch about them) in the comments section!

Take a look…

Best Television Series – Comedy/Musical
30 ROCK
THE BIG BANG THEORY
THE BIG C
GLEE
MODERN FAMILY
NURSE JACKIE

Best Television Series – Drama
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
DEXTER
THE GOOD WIFE
MAD MEN
THE WALKING DEAD

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LIFE UNEXPECTED: Shiri Appleby, Kris Polaha, Liz Tigelaar Talk Finale

There are only two episodes of LIFE UNEXPECTED left and, quite frankly, that breaks our heart a little.

Yes, we understand the reality of the ratings business. But really, when was the last time The CW aired a show so darn lovable?

In honor of the series, LUX creator Liz Tigelaar and stars Shiri Appleby (Cate) and Kristoffer Polaha (Baze) participated in IBG’s Conversation event — a benefit for Portland’s Boys & Girls Aid — this weekend. Keep reading for some of their thoughts on LUX, its fans, a few of their favorite memories and more…

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CW Moves HELLCATS to Tuesdays, Announces Midseason Plan

HELLCATS is on the move.

The CW announced its midseason schedule today, but most of it will look familiar. The only big change in their lineup is the aforementioned HELLCATS taking over for the departing LIFE UNEXPECTED — a moment of silence for LUX — on Tuesdays. Also, the new reality show, SHEDDING FOR THE WEDDING, hosted by Sara Rue, will debut.

Keep reading for the complete rundown, including when your favorite series will return with new episodes…

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DEXTER Finale: ‘The Big One’

Tick, tick, tick.

DEXTER fans, year five is now officially over and yet, it feels like the season just started.

And while this Sunday’s finale didn’t pack quite the punch that last season’s epic hour did — though, to be fair, that was one of the most shocking television finales ever — tons of stuff went down, which should propel us nicely into the recently announced season six.

But let’s talk about what happened last night, shall we?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, December 13, 2010

It might not be a normal Monday night of TV, but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty to watch.

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“False Positive”
Lily and Marshall receive shocking news that has a profound impact on the gang; Ted begins his duties as best man for an old friend’s wedding.

Skating with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Thrill Week”
The fourth week of competition is dubbed “Thrill Week” because contestants must attempt an overhead lift or throw, as well as keep up with fast-paced music. Also: The pros deliver a holiday-theme performance to “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.”

The Sing Off | 8pm on NBC
“Guilty Pleasure”
The six remaining groups have to sing rock tunes as well as perform their favorite guilty-pleasure songs. Together they collaborate to sing Green Day’s “21 Guns.”

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“High Crimes”
The Chief of Police assigns Major Crimes a case involving the armed robbery of several medical marijuana dispensaries; Brenda is tested on her readiness to move up in the department.

Hawaii Five-0 | 10pm on CBS
“Hana ‘a’a Makehewa”
The man who murdered McGarrett’s father resurfaces; Chin Ho’s life is put in danger during a hostage situation.

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NCIS | 8pm on CBS

The NCIS team investigates the disappearance of a Navy petty officer who is the sole witness in an upcoming murder trial. Annie Wersching (“24”) guest stars as Deputy District Attorney Gail Walsh.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas| 8pm on ABC Family

A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss

THE AMAZING RACE All Star Cast – Which Teams Will Race Again?

At tonight’s conclusion of  Season 17 of THE AMAZING RACE came the official announcement that next season will once again be an All Star season. Teams who have competed before will race around the world one more time in attempt to finally win that $1 million dollar prize.

But what teams will be racing?

I wish I could tell you with 100% certainty, but CBS hasn’t released any information yet.  That being said, as the race has already taken place, a number of teams and their backpacks have already been spotted all around the globe.

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Who Won THE AMAZING RACE?

And they’re off! The last three teams in season 17 of THE AMAZING RACE started off in Seoul, Korea and one of those teams ended up $1 million dollars richer when they crossed the finish line in Los Angeles.

But which team won? Was it Nat & Kat? Brooke & Claire? Jill & Thomas? Keep reading to find out.

(BTW, I think I’m the real winner here, because it only took me the entire season to remember Jill & Thomas’ names.)

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