CHUCK: ‘Chuck vs. the Balcony’

“I happen to like two buck Chuck. Great bang for your buck.”

Unlike the fine bottle of red with a stable on the label and the stork on the cork, six weeks without a new episode of CHUCK isn’t something that gets better with time. In fact, it became increasingly more difficult to face a Monday without CHUCK as the weeks went on. To say I was thrilled to have Chuck, Sarah, Morgan and the rest of the Buy More gang back tonight is a bit of an understatement.  I’m glad that I stayed far away from spoilers because I didn’t realize that so much of tonight’s episode would center around the impending engagement of Sarah Walker and Chuck Bartowski. Bonus!

No doubt at all that Chuck “likes it,” but he just wasn’t able to “put a ring on it.”  You can’t really blame the guy though. He gave it his best. And it really wasn’t his fault. Between Casey’s bad timing, international terrorists, old wine, and Sarah being arrested for treason, Chuck was rock-blocked at every turn.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, January 17, 2011

Welcome back, Monday!

Yes, almost all of our Monday night favorites return tonight with brand new episodes. And as an added bonus (if you can call it that), we’ve got a few new shows to check out, too. Of course this sounds good in theory, but in practice it’s a complete nightmare. There is just too much to watch in the 8pm hour.  Am I really supposed to choose between HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, CHUCK and PRETTY LITTLE LIARS? Sadly, yes. Life is so cruel sometimes.

As for those new shows, NBC brings us Kathy Bates as the star of HARRY’S LAW and over on Syfy is the long-awaited premiere of the U.S. version of BEING HUMAN. Vampires, werewolves and ghosts…oh my! But it’s not the only British remake premiering tonight. MTV has the premiere of SKINS. Um, it’s not for anyone younger than the girls on 16 AND PREGNANT…got it?

Check out some of the highlights from tonight’s TV lineup, and let’s have a chat about what you are going to watch when and how. More of my thoughts down below.

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck Versus the Balcony”
Chuck embarks on two secret quests. As he tries to locate a nano-chip in the vineyards of France, he also attempts to stealthily concoct a romantic getaway for Sarah. Meanwhile, Lester pesters Big Mike to help him sort out his troubled love life. [GMMR: It almost feels like a brand new season of CHUCK. It’s been so long. Can’t wait to have Chuck, Sarah, Casey and the gang back tonight. Are you with me?!]

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Last Words”
The friends travel to Minnesota to be there for Marshall as he buries his father. Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.

House | 8pm on Fox
“Larger than Life”
After saving a stranger who fell onto subway tracks, a man suddenly collapses despite appearing to be unscathed; House tries to avoid a dinner with Cuddy and her opinionated mother (Candice Bergen). [GMMR: Sad that I have had to give up on HOUSE this year. Can’t wait to play catch up this summer. Love this show, but Monday’s are just too nasty.]

Pretty Little Liars | 8pm on ABC Family
“Frenemies”
“A” tempts Hanna to return to her old criminal ways. Meanwhile, Noel continues to go after Ezra; Emily’s mother stops pretending to accept Maya; Spencer adjusts to her sister’s marriage; and the girls get some surprising assistance.

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Harry’s Law | 10pm on NBC

Series Premiere: Irascible attorney Harriet “Harry” Korn is fired in the series opener and sets up her own practice in an abandoned shoe store. The first case for her small team of unlikely colleagues: a young man facing his third drug offense.

GLEE’s Chris Colfer Wins Golden Globe! (Video)

Chris Colfer, star of GLEE, took home the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor tonight.  The young star looked absolutely floored as his name was read. He took to the stage and delivered a witty and emotional speech which included a message to those who bully kids like those featured on GLEE.

Watch Chris Colfer’s Golden Globes speech and just try not to smile.

So proud of Chris! More than any other nominee tonight, I was hoping Chris would win. His performance as Kurt Hummel is simply spectacular. I’ve watch his name being read and his speech about 10 times already tonight and I cry every time.

We love you, Chris!

2011 Golden Globes – Team GMMR Picks Our Favorites

Listen, I like Piper Perabo just as much as anyone else, but any press association that regards her among the nominees for Best Actress in a TV Drama can’t be taken that seriously.  The Hollywood Foreign Press always puts on a good show though, and with Ricky Gervais at the helm once again, I’m expecting one hell of a party.

The recognition of TV and movies in one ceremony makes The Golden Globes my favorite awards show to watch. That and the fact that the audience is given booze throughout…you just never know what’s going to happen.

Since we’re all about TV here at GIVE ME MY REMOTE, we thought we’d share who we would like to see take the stage and receive their globe of gold on Sunday night. We might not always choose the winners, but we’ve got our favorites.

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The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 8pm on NBC

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honors achievement in film and television; Ricky Gervais hosts.

Pee Wee Herman & Anderson Cooper in Hilarious SNL Digital Short

What do you get when you combine Andy Samberg, Pee Wee Herman, Anderson Cooper, Chairy and tequila? How about a Mecca lecca hi, mecca hiney ho good time!

Check out last night’s SNL Digial Short…one of my favorite of the season.

Bizarre, but awesome…right?

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 13, 2011

Hey guys…Kath here! I’ve been traveling this week and will be doing so a lot over the course of the month. Lucky for me (and I guess ‘us’) Marisa, Korbi and the Team GMMR gang have got TV covered…in a big way! If you’re like me, you are loving their amazing TCA coverage, be sure to follow them on Twitter @MarisaRoffman, @Korbigirl. And there is so much more to come. We’ve got interviews and scoop galore on the way, so keep coming back to GMMR.

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As for tonight’s TV…check out the highlights from tonight’s schedule.  Tell us, friends, what will YOU be watching?

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“The Musical”
Contestants face a snow-covered course which includes new obstacles like Mogul Madness and the Yule Log.

$#*! My Dad Says | 8:30pm on CBS
“The Better Father”
Bonnie and Vince must arrange a second wedding ceremony after they learn their first was illegal; Ed wants to break up Bonnie and Vince when he learns that Bonnie’s father (Ed Begley Jr.) is attending the nuptials.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Start Me Up”
Arizona tries to reconcile with Callie, who has big news to share; Teddy faces an important decision; the residents receive new interns; the Chief makes an announcement.

CSI | 9pm on CBS
“Man Up”
A call girl is strangled to death and her body is found in a Dumpster. A photo of the crime scene appeared on the Internet before the victim was discovered, but it was initially believed by the CSIs to be fake. Carrot Top appears as himself.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Heaven Can Wait”
Addison tries to keep her distance from flirtatious Dr. Rodriguez (Cristián de la Fuente); Sam worries about the care a patient is receiving; Sheldon refers Charlotte to a friend for psychiatric help.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | 9pm on Bravo
“Turn, Turn, Turn”
Camille begins to detect fissures in her marriage as Kelsey continues his stay in New York. Meanwhile, Taylor puts the focus on her own marital issues. And Kyle’s daughter graduates from college, yet nieces Paris and Nicky Hilton fail to attend the event, upsetting Kyle.

Jersey Shore | 10pm on MTV
“It’s Going to be an Interesting Summer”
The fight between Sammi and Jwoww causes tension; Ronnie and Sammi continue to isolate themselves until Ronnie gets fed up and decides to fraternize with the others, leaving Sammi feeling out of the loop.

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

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Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC

Arizona tries to reconcile with Callie, who has big news to share; Teddy faces an important decision; the residents receive new interns; the Chief makes an announcement.

Californication | Fourth Season Premiere | 9pm on Showtime

Hank is s bailed out of jail to find that his literary sex scandal has made him the toast of Hollywood and the target of a lawsuit – as well as estranged him from Karen and Becca.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, January 7, 2011

Whew…we made it!  It’s Friday.

Of course for me, it doesn’t quite feel like a Friday without SUPERNATURAL and SMALLVILLE in the line-up.  But they’ll be back soon enough and we’ll be adding FRINGE to our Friday spotlight posts too.  Good times!

Just a little shout out to Marisa Roffman who is covering the TCAs for GiveMeMyRemote.com in L.A. over the next few weeks.  It’s a lot of work, but hopefully she’s having a bit of fun.  So jealous that she got to sit in a room with Oprah yesterday.  Sadly, the big O didn’t give away any cars.

For the latest from the winter TCAs, keep checking GMMR and be sure to follow @MarisaRoffman and @KorbiGhosh on Twitter.

Now on to the highlights (and I use that term loosely) of tonight’s TV lineup. Talk to us…what will YOU be watching?

Supernanny | 8pm on ABC
“The George Family”
Jo helps a couple who are unable to discipline their five aggressive daughters and young granddaughter. [GMMR: Now here’s a show that I’d like to see a ‘where are they now’ episode. I’m betting at least half of those children she worked with reverted back to their devil spawn state as soon as the cameras were off.  Right?]

Medium | 8pm on CBS
“Only Half Lucky”
Allison has a dream that causes her to become suspicious of her brother’s (David Arquette) recent success; Devalos’ campaign manager is interested in Bridgette’s abilities. [GMMR: Any fans of this show out there?  Wondering if it changed the perspective of fans now that we saw first hand what a certifiable crackpot the real Allison DuBois is.]

CSI: NY| 9pm on CBS
“The What End?”
A man in a clown costume shoots a bakery owner and the investigation reveals a decision from Flack’s past that puts him in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jo’s ex-husband, FBI agent Russ Josephson (David James Elliott), visits.

Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star | 9pm on OWN | Series Premiere
“It Takes a Village”
Ten would-be Oprahs and Dr. Phils vie for a chance at a talk show of their very own on OWN in this elimination contest. In the series opener, they’re introduced by Oprah and must produce talk-show segments under Dr. Phil’s watchful eye. Carson Kressley and Nancy O’Dell are the hosts. Mark Burnett (“Survivor,” “The Apprentice”) is the executive producer.

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, who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the various clips.

Medium | 8pm on CBS

Allison has a dream that causes her to become suspicious of her brother’s (David Arquette) recent success; Devalos’ campaign manager is interested in Bridgette’s abilities.

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, who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the various clips.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 6, 2011

It’s Thursday!  Okay, not all of our favorite shows are back with new episodes tonight, but is that really a bad thing?  Yes, I’m going to be missing the Salvatore brothers and the hijinks over at Dunder Mifflin. I’m sure many of you wish we were visiting one of the FRINGE universes this evening or spending some quality time with your favorite TV couple, Booth and Hannah (oh snap!).  But at least this is a manageable Thursday night lineup, without the stress of overworked DVRs…

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

Here are a few highlights from tonight’s TV lineup…

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Bus Pants Utilization”
Leonard has a great idea for a smartphone app, and it causes friction with Sheldon. [GMMR: I can only imagine what Leonard will come up with. Perhaps an app to deal with Sheldon’s “behavioral issues”.]

$#*! My Dad Says | 8:30pm on CBS
“Goodson Goes Deep”
Ed is thrown a curveball when a piece of baseball memorabilia he wants is sold to someone else; Bonnie and Vince’s living situation complicates their pregnancy efforts. [GMMR: Winner of the People’s Choice Awards for Favorite New TV Comedy.  Yeah, I tend to believe that the “people” are better than that. Nice rig job, CBS. RAISING HOPE got screwed!]

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Disarm”
A mass shooting at a nearby college reopens some not-so-old wounds at the hospital. Meanwhile, Arizona returns to a welcome that’s less than warm.

CSI | 9pm on CBS
“Man Up”
A call girl is strangled to death and her body is found in a Dumpster. A photo of the crime scene appeared on the Internet before the victim was discovered, but it was initially believed by the CSIs to be fake. Carrot Top appears as himself.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
Addison’s mother demands she do whatever it takes to keep her partner alive; a medical consultation becomes complicated for Amelia and Pete; Charlotte and Cooper give intimacy another try; Violet considers publishing a revealing book. [GMMR: I wonder if Taye Diggs knows he is my new favorite coffee drink. #CougarTown]

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The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW

Klaus uses violence to convey that no one will be safe until he gets his family back; Tyler tries to cope with recent changes; Alaric meets a beautiful doctor (Torrey DeVitto) who is intrigued by his ability to heal.

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