Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, August 13, 2012

A very, very, very busy Monday night coming your way, TV fans. Not only do we have three brand new series premiering, but we say goodbye to THE CLOSER.

Take a look at all of your choices for tonight…

Bachelor Pad | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 304”
This week’s challenge gets personal when contestants answer highly controversial questions about each other in pursuit of a rose. Awaiting the winners are the first 1-on-1 dates – one to play ball at Dodger Stadium, the other an action packed movie adventure in downtown LA. In the meantime, drama is high at the house, as girls start fighting over the men they’re coupled with, both strategically and romantically.

Hotel Hell | 8pm on Fox | Series Premiere
“Juniper Hill Inn, Part One”
Award-winning chef and hospitality expert Gordon Ramsay will travel across the country to fix horrid hotels, awful inns and just plain bad bed and breakfasts. The first hotel is Juniper Hill Inn in Windsor, VT. Ramsay checks in to the inn, a place that looks like a million dollars, but smells of raw sewage. He meets the inn’s wealthy and arrogant owner, Robert Dean II, and witnesses Dean’s inexcusable treatment of his staff. [Have you seen what HOTEL HELL producer Adeline Ramage Rooney teased about her new series?]

Stars Earn Stripes | 8pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“Amphibious Assault”
The “Stars Earn Stripes” cast gather at a remote training facility where they are introduced to their partner, a current or former member of a military branch or one of our first-responder forces. The teams are challenged to execute a complicated “mission” inspired by actual military exercises. The two teams with the slowest times will compete against one another in a shoot-out and the winning team will move onto the next round of the competition.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“Property Not for Sale”
Amy and Ben discuss the status of their relationship.

 

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HOTEL HELL Producer Adeline Ramage Rooney Talks About Her New Fox Series

Gordon Ramsay has long been known for his kitchen shows — whether it’s revamping disastrous restaurants or being a part of a competitive cooking series — but now, he’s taking on out-of-control hotels.

But this isn’t just simply showcasing the dirty hotels and the things that will make you want to never leave home again. (A slight concern I had before I watched the show.) The series premiere focuses on an inn where the managers are poorly organized, overprice everything, don’t treat the staff well, and are overall pretentious, so it’s up to Ramsay to set them straight.

Alas, with every new hotel comes a whole new set of issues. I spoke with HOTEL HELL producer Adeline Ramage Rooney earlier today at an event promoting her series about what viewers can expect to see, which hotel bothered her the most, and more…

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COMMUNITY Promo: The Cast Gets Musical to Promote Their Move to Fridays

When COMMUNITY returns for its fourth season, it’s moving from Thursday nights to a new slot on Fridays. And in case any fans managed to forget that swap, NBC has a catchy little ditty to make sure you don’t forget…

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Darius McCrary Donates a FAMILY MATTERS Costume to Paley Center’s TV Out of the Box Exhibit

As someone who is slightly obsessed with Paley Center’s TV Out of the Box Exhibit, I always delight when new things are added. Sure, every time I go in I am still drawn to the massive FRIENDS display that greets me (come on guys, they have the turkey Joey and Monica put on their heads, Phoebe’s guitar, and so much more), but discovering the new set pieces and costumes that get added is what makes coming back fun. (I’ve gone three times since the exhibit opened in March. I may need an intervention if I keep up this rate.)

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, August 10, 2012

It’s the last week night of the Olympics, plus a summer Friday, so your pickings are slim…

Common Law | 10pm on USA | Season Finale
“Gun!”
In the season 1 finale, Wes and Travis try to get back into Dr. Ryan’s good graces by telling her their full story.

Lost Girl | 10pm on Syfy
“The Girl Who Fae’d With Fire”
Bo becomes entangled in Fae politics while she tries to save some important people ; Kenzi does a favor for Hale.

Playing Tonight…

• Tyler Perry’s House of Payne | “The Call Back”/”All’s Well” | 8 and 8:30pm on TBS
  
• Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse | “Waiting for Larry White”/”You Are The Father” | 9 and 9:30pm on TBS
• Fashion Police | 10pm on E!

Leave a comment and let me know what you will be tuning in to. Have a great weekend!

AWKWARD. Recap: ‘Another One Bites the Dust’

Ah, it was only a matter of time until Jake found out about Jenna and Matty, right. And, AWKWARD. fans, did you predict it would eventually be Sadie who spilled the beans? I can’t say I was surprised, but even as it happened, I was groaning with the ironic dread.

Of course, it’s also clear now why, plot-wise, Jenna was sort of dragging her feet regarding Jake. And OF COURSE Matty now actually probably likes Courtney. And OF COURSE Jenna has declared her love for Jake.  Because it would just be too easy for the entire love triangle to play out nicely instead of going up in flames.

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Paley Center Plans Fall TV Preview Panels for ARROW, SCANDAL, THE NEW NORMAL, PARTNERS, and More

It’s almost time for television to return, which means it’s nearly time for Paley Center’s annual Fall TV Preview Parties!

While virtually all new shows will have a screening — it looks like ABC’s 666 PARK AVENUE and THE LAST RESORT will be the only fall freshman series not being shown — ABC’s SCANDAL, FOX’s RAISING HOPE and NEW GIRL will be among the returning shows that will be getting showcased.

Take a look at the complete schedule!
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GLEE Deleted Scene: Ryan Murphy Tweets Out Mike’s Graduation Present From His Parents

It’s been a couple days since GLEE co-creator Ryan Murphy last tweeted out deleted scenes, and while there is only one clip this time, the one he released today is likely to make you feel all warm and gooey inside.

It’s no secret Mike Chang has had some difficulty with his parents — specifically his father — but as you can see from the graduation gift they gave him, things are much better for the Chang family…

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FX Picks Up THE AMERICANS, Starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys

Has FX found its next great new drama? The network has just ordered THE AMERICANS, starring Keri Russell (FELICITY), Matthew Rhys (BROTHERS & SISTERS) and Noah Emmerich (THE WALKING DEAD).

According to FX’s press release, THE AMERICANS “is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington DC shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President. The arranged marriage of Phillip (Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Russell), who have two children who know nothing about their parents true identity, grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War and the intimate, dangerous and darkly funny relationships they must maintain with a network of spies and informants under their control. Complicating their relationship further is Phillip’s growing sense of affinity for America’s values and way of life. Tensions also heighten upon the arrival of a new neighbor, Stan (Emmerich), an FBI agent working in counter intelligence.”

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, August 9, 2012

The Olympics may still be on, but it’s a fairly busy Thursday night.

Keep reading for all your options…

Burn Notice | 9pm on USA Network
“Unchained”
Michael allows himself to be arrested. Meanwhile, Jesse and Pearce blackmail a weapons manufacturer.

Anger Management | 9:30pm on FX
“Charlie Outs A Patient”
Charlie has to evaluate the depth of his involvement in his patient’s lives when he accidentally helps his patient who vicariously enjoys other people’s anger hook up with a crazy woman. Read more

Old Navy Reunites BEVERLY HILLS: 90210 Stars Jennie Garth, Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, and Gabrielle Carteris For New Commercials

I’m not sure what’s in the water, but August seems to be the month of ’90s teen drama actors reuniting. The DAWSON’S CREEK mini-reunion on APARTMENT 23 had me massively geeking out, but this? What Old Navy has done is equally awesome.

Original BEVERLY HILLS: 90210 stars Jennie Garth, Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, and Gabrielle Carteris appear in three commercial spots for the clothing store and they play up their 90210 personas, whether it’s Carteris’ Andrea still nursing a crush on Priestley’s Brandon, or Garth’s Kelly still deciding between Brandon and Perry’s Dylan.

Take a look at the three spots and vote for your favorite below!

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DON’T TRUST THE B—- IN APARTMENT 23: Frankie Muniz and Mark-Paul Gosselaar to Guest Star in the Season Premiere

The season premiere of DON’T TRUST THE B—- IN APARTMENT 23 is getting a little bit more meta: ABC has confirmed that former MALCOLM AND THE MIDDLE star Frankie Muniz and former SAVED BY THE BELL star Mark-Paul Gosselaar will guest star on the ABC comedy’s second season premiere as themselves.

According to EW.com (who was first to report the casting news), the actors appear on APARTMENT 23 as James Van Der Beek (who plays a fictionalized version of himself on the series) attempts to put together a DAWSON’S CREEK reunion. (Van Der Beek’s CREEK costar Busy Philipps has already signed on to appear in the season premiere.)

Are you hoping any other ’90s stars find their way to APARTMENT 23’s season premiere?

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BONES’ Stephen Nathan on Why He Likes Pelant, the Challenge of Bringing Brennan Home, and Season 8’s ‘Darker Undertone’

While BONES is no stranger to having serial killers stick around for a bit, it seems like Pelant — who has already driven Brennan to leave Booth and her Jeffersonian friends behind — will be a particular thorn in the team’s side in season 8.

At Comic-Con, BONES executive producer Stephen Nathan shared that Pelant will be sticking around, long after Brennan finds her way back home, which will make things complicated for our guys this year. And while he reiterated that season 8 is the “is love enough?” season, Nathan also teased that it will also have a “darker undertone.”

Take a look at what else Nathan had to tease about what’s coming up on BONES…

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Go On | 11:04pm on NBC | Series Premiere

After his wife passes away, Ryan reluctantly joins a support group with one goal in mind: get in, get out and get back on the radio as quickly as possible.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Happy Wednesday! The Olympics still have a lot of our favorite shows off the schedule, but we do have the DALLAS finale and the series premiere of GO ON to look forward to…

Dallas | 9pm on TNT
“Revelations”
The Ewing family band together as a loved one faces a medical crisis; Christopher and Elena learn that not everyone is what they appear to be; secrets from the past are revealed.

The Soup | 10pm on E!
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale (COMMUNITY), who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the hottest celeb news events and goofiest reality clips.

Go On | 11:04pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
After taking some time off, Ryan – who recently lost his wife in a car accident – is now ready to get back to work. And while he seems like his same old charming, cocky self, his boss won’t put him back on the air until he seeks counseling. So, Ryan reluctantly joins a support group with one goal in mind: get in, get out and get back on the radio as quickly as possible.

Also playing…

• Big Brother | “Episode 1412” | 8pm on CBS
  
• Melissa & Joey | “Mother of All Problems” | 8pm on ABC Family
• Baby Daddy | “May the Best Friend Win” | 8:30pm on ABC Family
• Final Witness | “What the Boy Saw” | 10pm on ABC
• The Franchise | “Miami Marlins: Episode 5” | 10pm on Showtime

What will you be watching?

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