Million Dollar Password | 8pm on CBS

Two celebrity-contestant teams compete in a word-association game, with the winning pair given the opportunity to play for a $1 million grand prize. Tonight celebrities Jamie Kennedy and Norm MacDonald try to help contestants win money.

Million Dollar Password | 8pm on CBS

The ChenBot (Julie Chen) and The Philiminator (Phil Keoghan) try to help contestants win cash.

Fun, Game Show, Regis Philbin: MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD

If you’re looking for something a little more interesting in your game shows than say, perhaps opening a suitcase, then you should definitely give CBS’s MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD a shot. Regis Philbin returns to prime time as host of this modern update of one of television’s classic game shows.

If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s easy to catch on. Contestants are paired with celebrities and the two rely on each other to give one-word clues to help their partner figure out the ‘password’. So if I were to say: ‘flat screen‘, ‘HD‘, ‘shows‘, I would hope my partner would guess ‘TV’. And I hope my partner would be Will Arnett, so Will Arnett and I would run around the studio and hug and be happy because I just won a lot of money. See? Isn’t it fun?

Tonight’s celeb contestants are Betty White and Susie Essman, and I expect both to be a lot of fun. Check out a sneak peek at tonight’s MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD.

And if you’re looking to waste time today, here’s the first full episode of the show featuring Neil Patrick Harris and Rachel Ray:

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, June 14, 2009

Whoa…there’s certainly not a shortage of TV to watch tonight. New episodes of both reality and scripted television from which to choose.

I think the big news of the day is the return of TRUE BLOOD tonight on HBO.  I actually just finished S1 last night so I’m ready to go. I’m not quite in love with the show like I know others are but I’m coming around.  If you are a fan of TRUE BLOOD then you’ll be happy to know that Philboy of Team GMMR will be covering the show for the site this season.  I hope you’ll join in on the conversation each week with us!

A warning to TRUE BLOOD fans.  The episode description offered by HBO seems to contain a big spoiler about tonight’s episode.  Or at least I think it’s a big spoiler.  Read at your own risk.

Million Dollar Password | 8pm on CBS
Two celebrity-contestant teams compete in a word-association game, with the winning pair given the opportunity to play for a $1 million grand prize. Tonight celebrities: Jeff Garlin & Chelsea Handler [GMMR: Ok Chelsea could be hysterical.  Why do I think she’s just start cursing at the players if they don’t get it right?!]

True Blood | 9pm on HBO
“Nothing But the Blood”
SPOILER ALERT?! In the second-season premiere, the discovery of a body at Merlotte’s has the citizens of Bon Temps worried about another murderer on the loose. Meanwhile, Sookie is irked by the presence of Bill’s teen protégé, Jessica, and his role in a death in the Stackhouse family, and Jason prays for a way to pay for a retreat with an antivampire group. [GMMR: I don’t normally throw a SPOILER warning on these public episode descriptions but I was a little taken back by synopsis so I wanted give fair warning.]

Web Soup | 9pm on G4
Host Chris Hardwick looks back at the craziest viral videos and other internet-related wacky news of the week.  [GMMR: Tonight will be my first episode, but the concept sounds pretty funny.  “The Soup” but with crazy YouTube videos rather than the crazy ladies of “The View”. Done!]

Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 9pm on USA
“The Glory that was…”
Nichols and Wheeler untangle the dark politics involved in the Olympic Site Selection Committee, landing them on the world stage.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels | 9pm on A&E
Nick travels with his dad on a business trip to Memphis, and he also performs at a location where legend has it that bluesman Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil. [GMMR: I actually find this show kind of amusing.  The kids are actually grounded…and hilarious. But Gene Simmons had some rude things to say about Adam Lambert as of late so don’t expect me to promote this show that often here on GMMR.]

Hammertime | 10pm on A&E
A reality series following the life of Stanley Burrell, best known as Grammy-winning rapper MC Hammer, along with his family. In the opener, he discovers some of his lost memorabilia; goes with his son on take-your-dad-to-school day; and watches his cousin audition to be in his dance crew. [GMMR:I hope this show is legit. 2 legit 2 quit. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)]

In Plain Sight | 10pm on USA
“A Frond in Need”
When a series of murders seem to follow an ex-con witness, Mary and Marshall must figure out if the witness is the killer before another murder occurs.

Army Wives | 10pm on Lifetime
“About Face”
Denise learns that Frank may have been injured in a mission; Claudia Joy attempts to keep her family together; Roland questions his career choices; Pamela helps new Army wives adjust to life on the base.

Told ya there was a lot to choose from.  Help a sista out…let me know what YOU are going to be watching. (I know I ask everyday, but finding out what y’all are watching helps me get a better sense of what we should be covering here on GMMR)

What to Watch…Thursday, June 12, 2008

Thursday night is for TV lovers. I’m brimming with excitement about what we have in store for us tonight. So much good TV that I actually had to go to my second DVR to handle some of tonight’s recording duties. That’s what I call a good night.

There’s a lot to discuss on all of tonight’s shows and I think you all are going to need a little more that just a simple synopsis to help you decide. I’ll be posting more information on most of these shows throughout the day, but for now let’s just start with the highlights of tonight’s schedule.

NBA Finals (Lakers vs. Celtics) | 9pm on ABC
The Boston Celtics are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Celts are up 2 games to 1. They’ve been horrible on the road in the post season so let’s hope they can pull off a big win tonight. I’ll be watching…the sidelines to see what celebs are in the house. GO CELTS!!

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
The first results show of the season reveals the three couples with the fewest votes. After the six dancers perform solo routines, one male and one female will be eliminated. Also: The Pussycat Dolls sing “When I Grow Up.

Million Dollar Password | 8pm on CBS
I had a blast watch the first two episodes of this fun revival of a classic game show. Tonight’s celebrity contestants are the always sassy Betty White and the funny star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Susie Essman. Regis Philbin hosts.

Last Comic Standing | 8:30pm on NBC
The audition process continues with “Cheers” alumni George Wendt and John Ratzenberger appraising comedic talent in Nashville. Meanwhile, Kate Flannery and Brian Baumgartner, both from “The Office,” evaluate hopefuls in Minneapolis.

The Bill Engvall Show | 9pm on TBS | Season Premiere
“But That’s Not Fair”
The kids revolt when they are asked to clean the garage, so Bill fights back by stripping them of their privileges; after Bill and Nancy are plagued with cell phone problems, they try unsuccessfully to get their issues fixed at the store. [Win Season 1 of THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW on DVD from GMMR]

Kathy Griffin: My Life of the D-List | 9pm on Bravo | Season Premiere
Kathy is invited to co-host CNN’s New Year’s Eve Countdown alongside veteran anchor Anderson Cooper; Kathy attends the Producers Guild Awards to present an award and see if her show, “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-list,” will win anything.

My Boys | 9:30pm on TBS | Season Premiere
“The Transitioning”
PJ and Stephanie vacation in Italy with their men, but the romantic atmosphere evaporates when Stephanie finally learns who PJ’s mystery date is; the boys create trouble without PJ around to control them, causing them to get kicked out of Crowley’s.

Swingtown | 10pm on CBS
Bruce celebrates a great day on the trading-room floor by attending a party with Susan and the Deckers at the Playboy Club; Janet entertains her new neighbors and realizes how important her friendship with Susan is.

Bravo’s A-List Awards | 10pm on Bravo
Bravo pays tribute to the creative people who have left their mark in the arts and popular culture as it presents the A-list nominees and winners in the worlds of television, acting, reality shows, fashion, cooking and more.

Fear Itself | 10pm on NBC
“Spooked”
A private investigator (Eric Roberts, Heroes) on a stakeout in a haunted house is tormented by his past. Jack Noseworthy and Cynthia Watros (Lost) also star.

Late Night TV…

• The Late Show with David Letterman | 11:35pm on CBS: Emmylou Harris
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 11:35pm on NBC: Dana Carvey, Spencer Breslin, Priscilla Ahn
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | 11:00pm on Comedy Central: Richard Engel
• The Colbert Report | 11:30pm on Comedy Central: Dixon Despommier
• Chelsea Lately | 11:30pm on E!: Ashanti, Owen Benjamin, Jake Sasseville, Arden Myrin
• Jimmy Kimmel Live | 12:05am on ABC: Tim Roth, Kenny Mayne, Carolina Liar
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 12:35am on CBS: Jenna Fischer, Wolfgang Puck
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 12:35am on NBC: Randy Jackson, Forever the Sickest Kids
• Last Call with Carson Daly | 1:35am on NBC: Verne Troyer, Chris Osgood, Nicklas Lidstrom

Seriously, there’s a lot to watch tonight. What to watch? Hmmm. To help make this very important decision a bit easier, I’m going to be posting information throughout the day about some of these shows, so check back soon.