Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy St. Pat’s, yo.

In case you’ve decided to not drink yourself under a table today, we thought we’d highlight some entertainment alternatives for you.

CBS has preempted their regular Thursday night programming for NCAA basketball and The CW isn’t airing fresh eps, so this evening’s lineup isn’t as crowded as usual.

Still, several options… (including Kathy Griffin’s newest Bravo special!)

Which shows are you going to watch live, record for later, or skip altogether?

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“1 Voted Off”
It’s that time of the week where one finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America’s vote is revealed LIVE.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy”
Annie organizes a baby shower for Shirley, while Shirley plots to keep Senor Chang out of her life. Meanwhile, Britta has a mysterious new love interest named Lukka (Enver Gjokaj, DOLLHOUSE), whose classroom poetry soon reveals a dark past in war-torn territory. Malcolm Jamal Warner also guests..

Perfect Couples | 8:30pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“Perfect Job”
Julia (Christine Woods) gets jealous when Dave (Kyle Bornheimer) hits it off with her coworkers. Vance (David Walton) beats Rex (Hayes MacArthur) at a game of miniature pool and refuses a rematch. Leigh (Olivia Munn) makes a career plan for Amy (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) and becomes “Amy’s wife.”

SO MUCH MORE. Keep reading…

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BONES: Stephen Nathan Teases Booth-Brennan Honesty, Angela-Hodgins Drama and More

On Thursday’s brand new episode of BONES, a blizzard traps Booth and Brennan in an elevator together, with only Sweets to connect them to the outside world. Elsewhere, Angela and Hodgins aren’t having better luck when they get some not-so-happy news about their unborn baby.

In the midst of that chaos, they’re also trying to solve a murder. A pretty busy episode for the Jeffersonian crew, right?

I talked with BONES executive producer Stephen Nathan about B&B’s time trapped together, the upcoming test for the Hodgins-Angela relationship, Cam faking that college application and more…

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GLEE’s Matthew Morrison Teases Will-Emma and the Return of Terri

Now that Emma and Carl’s marriage is in fairly rocky territory on GLEE, what does that mean for Ms. Pillsbury’s future with her one-time love Will?

Give Me My Remote caught up with Matthew Morrison (Will) before GLEE’s PaleyFest 2011 panel and he talked about what’s to come for Will-Emma, the return of Terri, his take on the original songs and more…

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GLEE Spoilers: One of My Favorite Moments from the Paley Fest GLEE Panel

You’ve got to love those GLEEks! Someone in the PaleyFest audience captured the aftermath of one of my personal favorite moments from yesterday’s GLEE panel. The explanation is spoilery, so I’ll be kind and put it after the break.

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GLEE: Chris Colfer Talks Kurt’s Future with Blaine and New Directions

After months of teasing, GLEE fans were delighted when Kurt and Blaine finally kissed and decided to become a couple in this week’s episode, “Original Songs.”

But where do the duo go from here?

Give Me My Remote caught up with Chris Colfer (Kurt) before GLEE’s PaleyFest 2011 panel and he talked about the future of Kurt-Blaine, when he might be returning to New Directions, delivers one of the best red carpet quips of the event and more…

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BONES’ John Francis Daley: Thursday’s Episode Brings Booth & Brennan One Step Closer to Coupledom

On Thursday’s episode of BONES, a blizzard hits D.C., trapping Booth and Brennan in an elevator as they attempt to move stadium seats into his apartment. Luckily for fans, Sweets is on the other side of the doors and he thinks this could be the perfect time to get the duo really talking again.

I caught up with John Francis Daley (Sweets) at the PaleyFest reunion of FREAKS & GEEKS/UNDECLARED, and he shared what he thinks of Sweets’ role in the B&B relationship and what kind of progress they make in Thursday’s episode…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, March 16, 2011

A lot of our Wednesday favorites are running reruns tonight, but there’s still a lot of fresh entertainment on tap.

Peep the highlights from tonight’s TV lineup…

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Finalists Compete”
The finalists perform LIVE once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“We Hate Our Tribe”
Two unlikely castaways unite over their shared frustration with their tribe members while another castaway hides clues to keep their tribe from searching for the idol.

America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW
“Francesco Carrozzini”
The models are shocked to find that fire will be an element of their next runway challenge for designer Geoffrey Mac. Next, the models work in pairs to film a retro-style coffee commercial with photographer/director Francesco Carrozzini. Later, Carrozzini joins the judges panel to decide which girl will be eliminated.

SO MUCH MORE. KEEP READING…

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TOP CHEF: ALL STARS Preview

We’re nearing the end of the season on TOP CHEF: ALL STARS! Although they are in paradise in The Bahamas, tensions are high among the chefs. But can you blame them? Especially after they learn about this week’s challenges…

In the Quickfire, the chefs team up boys vs. girls style and must cook in an hour. Of course Richard Blaise and Mike Isabella decide to be ambitious with their dish. But will that risk pay off? In the Elimination Challenge, they take a boat to an island where they are given supplies and protein – all but the conch, of course, which they must dive for.

Check out the previews below and let us know who you are rooting for! (Especially after Carla, my favorite, has been eliminated!)

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CRIMINAL MINDS: Matthew Gray Gubler Dishes on Directing ‘Lauren’

For CRIMINAL MINDS fans, tonight’s episode is a big one. One of our own is in danger, an old favorite returns and series star Matthew Gray Gubler (Reid) was hand-picked to direct the hour.

I talked with Gubler about his second time directing the CBS hit, the difficulties of directing yourself, what he wants to happen and his message to the fans…

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GLEE Recap: ‘Original Songs’

Before I say anything else, I have to get this one out of the way.

THEY KISSED!

It finally happened. Anyone who roots for Kurt (and who doesn’t?), along with anyone who adores Blaine (and who doesn’t?!) has been waiting for this for a long time. The Klaine fan in me is very pleased.

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V Season Finale: What Did You Think?

[Warning: This article includes spoilers for the V season finale, “Mother’s Day.”]

Did anyone else watch the V season finale tonight? I just finished the hour and I have to say, I have incredibly mixed feelings about what went down.

As a season finale? Totally solid. We got a lot of plot movement, big reveals, multiple deaths and tons of cliffhangers. There were plenty of things that could (and should) bring viewers back for the next season.

However, the big question now is if the show will return for another season. ABC has been having a difficult time getting viewers on Tuesday nights and a third season of V is very much up in the air.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Several our usual Tuesday favorites are on hiatus this evening. Still, there’s a lot to watch: The season finale of V — click on the link below for some scoop from star Scott Wolf — plus the conclusion of Joan & Melissa’s first reality TV go-round.

What else is fresh?

Check out the schedule…

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 1111”
Host Alison Sweeney tells the remaining 12 contestants that they will all be on one team this week – the blue team -and they will all have immunity if they beat their weight loss from the previous week. But first, there’s a pop challenge in which they have to prepare delicious, healthy, low-calorie meals in under 30 minutes. Chefs Curtis Stone and Lorena Garcia will decide who prepares the best dish, with the winner getting a coveted prize. Later the blue team meets at a rock quarry where they’ll have to uncover a buried rope attached to signs with trivia questions. If they answer the questions incorrectly, they will be led in the wrong direction, something all the players want to avoid since the winners get a huge advantage at this week’s weigh-in. Later, Dr. Huizenga drops by with impressive medical updates, including the news that one contestant has already reached their goal weight. Then it’s time for the weigh-in, when players found out if they all get to stay at the ranch another week or if they’ll be sending one contestant home.

Glee | 9pm on Fox
“Original Song”
With Sue Sylvester coachingAural Intensity, Blaine and the Warblers’ dynamic set list and tough judges Tammy Jean Albertson (guest star Kathy Griffin) and Sister Mary Constance (guest star Loretta Devine), the kids of New Directions decide the only way to win Regionals is to write and perform their own original songs. Meanwhile, Quinn is hell-bent on getting Finn back and ruling McKinley once again.

V | 9pm on ABC | 2nd Season Finale
“Mother’s Day”
Anna is focused on having Lisa breed with Tyler to ensure the evolution of the Visitors, while Erica and Diana enlist Lisa to stage a coup against Anna and remove her from power before humanity is destroyed. Erica and the Fifth Column join Lisa in the attempted coup, which has devastating results. Scott Wolf met us for lunch and said someone we know well will die!

Raising Hope | 9pm on Fox
“Mongooses”
When the Chance family visits a lawyer to prep their wills and assign guardianship for Hope, Burt’s feelings are hurt when Jimmy chooses Sabrina over him. Meanwhile, Sabrina feels overwhelmed by her new responsibility, and Maw Maw is convinced that mongooses are infesting the house.

Traffic Light | 9:30pm on Fox
“No Good Deed”
When Adam accidentally gets Callie’s car stolen, he tries to make it up to her by replacing the old car with a brand-new hybrid. In an effort to surprise Callie with a brand-new car, Adam enlists the help of Mike and Ethan to get the best deal on the car, but the hunt for the best bargain turns into a competition. Meanwhile, Mike’s grown-up “little brother” from a mentor program he used to volunteer for visits Mike and Lisa and surprises them both with an unexpected book dedication, and Ethan befriends a loner car salesman (guest star Paul Scheer).

Detroit 1-8-7 | 10pm on ABC
“Motor City Blues”
An explosive event sets the stage for emotional shifts in the lives of the detectives: Fitch tries to rebuild his relationship with his 12-year-old son, Bobby; Longford begins the paperwork needed for his retirement; Washington focuses on his newborn son; Mahajan retreats further from an arranged marriage, and Sanchez may be contemplating a new relationship. But their plans are interrupted when Longford and Mahajan investigate the murder of a young graffiti artist, Jordan Loney. There seems to be a clear suspect in the case, but Fitch is intrigued by some artistic doodles that eventually lead to a suspect with a disturbing history and a darker motive. Finally, when Fitch’s ex-wife flies to Detroit to leave their son for a planned visit, she drops some shocking news on her ex. Little does Fitch know that he, his son and the other detectives will soon all be in great jeopardy.

SO MUCH MORE. KEEP READING…

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TRAFFIC LIGHT’s David Denman, Liza Lapira and Nelson Franklin Talk Fights, Guest Stars and More

Is anyone else really enjoying Fox’s TRAFFIC LIGHT?

There’s no doubt the show is in the shadow of GLEE and RAISING HOPE on Tuesday nights, but TRAFFIC LIGHT is a fun series about friends in various stages of their relationships.

I caught up with TRAFFIC LIGHT stars David Denman (Mike), Liza Lapira (Lisa) and Nelson Franklin (Adam) and we talked about the show’s realistic fights, the relationships, some fun upcoming guest stars and why people should be tuning in…

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V: Scott Wolf Teases Major Death(s) in the Season 2 Finale

A possible perk of writing about television?

You might be invited to lunch with Bailey Salinger. Er- I mean, you know, the actor who played him — Mr. Scott Wolf.

Wolf — who is promoting this week’s second season finale of ABC’s V — met up with me and a couple other TV journalist types for a meal at The W’s Delphine restaurant in Hollywood on Monday, so he could share a few thoughts on what fans of the show should expect.

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Who is the Next BACHELORETTE?

Just hours after THE BACHELOR concluded its season with Brad popping the question to his chosen lady, the newest BACHELORETTE has been revealed. Much like seasons past, the woman in question is a former contestant that was rejected on the show — in this case, on Brad’s season — and is hoping she’ll have better luck in the driver’s seat.

So who is this lucky lady?

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