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2010-08-02T22:17:00.002-05:00

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2010-06-03T14:22:00.002-05:00

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Brett Michael's on Idol?

2010-05-31T22:37:00.001-05:00

Something interesting I found on TVGuide.com: 60 percent of people polled believe Bret Michaels should replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Now, I like Brett, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I was a big Poison fan back in the day, but I'm not sure this is a good idea. In the past few months, Michaels has suffered from appendicitis, a brain hemorrhage, and a stroke. I think some higher power might be trying to tell him something. I don't doubt he has plenty of advice to offer. He's been a performer for nearly two decades, and can offer words on music and performance. But he does have children to think about, and I think they need him more than Idol does. However, I do shudder to think of the alternatives.

What do you think?

Gary Coleman Dies at Age 42

2010-05-29T11:44:00.000-05:00

Gary Coleman, known to the world as Arnold Jackson (a role and catchphrase he could never escape), has died of a brain hemmorage. He was 42 years old.

Read more here at the TwoCents.com

NBC Cancels Heroes

2010-05-14T21:33:00.001-05:00

Well, I've mentioned before and now it has happened: NBC has officially canceled Heroes. Read the article I wrote for the TwoCents.com.

Vampire Diaries Recap: Founder's Day

2010-05-13T22:46:00.002-05:00

Well everyone, it finally came. The Vampire Diaries has finally reached the end of it's first season. Many characters have come and gone (Pearl, Vicky), and tonight was no exception. Was it worth the wait? Well, read on to find out.

It's Founder's Day in Mystic Falls, and after a misleading intro, we see Elena and Stefan in old fashioned clothing (and pulling it off by the way) on their way to the parade. Jeremy is too, but not after a visit from Ana. She is feeling alone (who can blame her after her mother has just been killed) and asks Jeremy to leave town with her. She gives him a vial of her blood and asks him to drink it so she can turn him. He refuses, and she leaves just as quickly as she came in.

Jeremy is still pissed with Elena, and refuses to let her make things right. Stefan and Damon are having their own little squabble as well, with Damon's feelings for Elena coming into question. Add Elena finding out the uncle she's hated for so long is really her father, and you've got one really tense situation.

Pappa John (formaly Uncle John) is still moving foward with his plan to kill all the Vampires, and we finally find out what that device does: it lets out a high frequency pitch that only Vampires can hear (among other things, more on that later) which will leave vulnerable, allowing the police to round them up and finish them off. What John doesn't know is that Ana has informed Damon of the tomb vampires plan to kill the townspeople. Damon and Stefan are still under the impression that Bonnie deacitivated the device, and try to round up their loved ones before it is too late.

Once the fireworks begin, Uncle John is given the signal, and the device goes off. All the vampires fall, including Damon, Stefan, and Ana. In fact, Tyler and his father the mayor also seem to be affected, causing Tyler to crash his car. Unfortunately, only Stefan was able to get away, thanks to quick thinking from Alaric.

All the vamps (and the mayor) are taken into the basement, where John spreads gasoline across the room. He sees Ana and in a tragic scene, stakes her with a helpless Damon looking on. Stefan is able to get Damon out, with a little help from Bonnie, leaving the others to burn. On a side note, the mayor was not affected by the vervaine, which was questioned by Damon. Before he can answer, one of the vamps snaps his neck, leaving us to wonder if they will show what Tyler really is.

Back at the Gilbert house, Damon decides to tell Jeremy about Ana, letting him decide how he wants to handle it. It does not go well, and after Damon leaves, Jeremy decides to take up Ana's offer, even if she is not there anymore.

Damon runs into Elena on the porch, and after a some sweet words, they share a brief kiss. Brief because Jenna catches them and brings her inside.

Pappa John sees her and tries to explain. He offer to help her put away knives, when suddenly she takes on, chops off his ring, and reveals herself to be none other than Katherine. The real Elena shows up looking for Jeremy, who has just swallowed a bunch of pills, and hears a noise in the kitchen. Naturally, she investigates.

Some thoughts:
I've been waiting for Katherine to come all season, and now I'll have to wait until next season to find out what happens.

The kiss really took me for a loop, and even more so when it was revealed to be Katherine.

Best Moment: Damon telling Stefan that Elena is not Katherine, only to have her show up in her old time dress.

This was a great episode, and a perfect end to a wonderful season. They really have come a long way since the pilot, which left me wondering if I would actually be into this one. I'm glad I stuck with it. But now I have to wait till next season. Damn.

True Blood Bewere Poster

2010-05-13T18:29:00.001-05:00

Well folks, here it is, the eighth poster in the True Blood series. I love this one, it's simple, but haunting. Foreshadowing of things to come? My favorite part: the misspelling of beware.

Saturday Night Live: Betty White Recap

2010-05-09T15:42:00.003-05:00

Well, it finally arrived. After a wildly popular Facebook campaign, Betty White's episode finally aired. White was joined by former SNL cast members for a special Mother's Day event. Was it worth the wait? Read on.(I'll only touch on the things I found the best of the episode).

Monologue: Future hosts take note: This is how it's done. No awkward moments, no silly musical numbers. Simply one nicely timed one liner after another. The highlight: Betty's take on Facebook, which she thanked in her own special way, jokingly referring to the social networking site as a complete waste of time.

Delicious Dish: Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon reprised their NPR cooking show sketch, bringing White as a baker that is famous for her muffin. Great lines, and I nearly died of laughter when Shannon declared "I think your muffin just squirted a bit in my mouth." Naughty, but fun.

The Manuel Ortiz Show: Okay, this wasn't one of the best, but well worth watching to see White shaking it with the other cast members, and uttering the line "That explains why he doesn't like Tacos," when finding out her son is a gay top.

MacGruber: White played the MacGruber's grandmother, who berated him every chance she got, until in what was a sweet, and then suddenly creepy moment, they kissed. It may sound bad, but White managed to make me do something that is rare when I watch a MacGruber sketch: Laugh.

Overall, I can honestly say that I laughed through the entire episode. It's been a while since that happened, which goes to show you that there is a difference between a true comedian, and someone who just thinks they are one. Hopefully SNL remembers this when picking hosts in the future.

Bonus sketch: Debbie Downer returns. I'm a huge fan of Rachel Dratch, and just had to show this one.

Moonlight heads to CW

2010-05-07T00:21:00.003-05:00

Good news Moonlight (and Alex O'Loughlin fans), though probably not the kind you were hoping for. The CW is going to start airing repeats of Moonlight this summer after the Vampire Diaries. Read more about it here at TheTwoCents.com

Elaine Stritch Interview

2010-05-06T12:28:00.000-05:00

It's been a busy week, which is why I haven't posted anything in a while. But trust, it was worth it. Take a look at this interview I did for TheTwoCents.com with Elaine Stritch, that fabulous Broadway, Television, and Film actress.

I don't want to give too much away, but I must say, she is a laugh riot, as well as very insightful. If I never do another interview again, I'm really glad I go to do this one.

True Blood: Please Do Not Feed the Shapeshifters

2010-05-01T23:48:00.000-05:00

I'll admit. I still think last weeks was the best, but this one is still not bad. What do you think?

David McCallum to Return to NCIS

2010-05-01T23:43:00.002-05:00

Here's the link to the story I did for The TwoCents.com: David McCallum to Return

Family Guy to Reach 150 Episodes

2010-04-30T23:41:00.000-05:00

Here's my piece on this Sunday's momentous Family Guy episode, found on TheTwoCents.com.

Lea Michele Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential

2010-04-30T23:38:00.000-05:00

Here is a story I did on Lea Michele being placed on Time's Annual List, which you can find at The TwoCents.com.

Update

2010-04-30T18:03:00.001-05:00

In case anyone has been wondering (all two of you), I haven't been posting as frequently. Well, the reason behind that is I have been volunteering to write T.V. related news for TheTwocents.com. It's been a great experience, and I hope to continue for a while. However, I will be posting new stuff here, as well as link to any news that I am writing for them as well.

Dancing with the Stars Sixth Elimination

2010-04-27T23:14:00.000-05:00

I knew it was his week to go, but it was still pretty sad to see Jake Pavelka say goodbye on Dancing with the Stars. For me, this one was kind of a nailbiter, especially with Niecy and Louie as the other half of the bottom two. I didn't for once believe Evan and Anna were in any real jeopardy. Even with one bad dance, I think they have built enough of a fan base to pull them through. But I guess it heightens the suspense. I'm just glad Pamela and Damien got an extra week. I'm looking forward to seeing the kind of Samba they come up with though. But this is Jake's moment, and I've decided to pay tribute by showing my favorite dance of his. I'm sure you can guess which one : )

What do you think? Should Jake have gone home? Or was it Niecy's time?

Kate Gosselin's Children Allowed to Appear on TLC's Specials

2010-04-26T18:31:00.000-05:00

She may have lost Dancing with the Stars, but she's still winning out. TVGuide reports that Gosselin's children have been cleared to appear on a series of specials on TLC, titled Kate Plus 8. This comes after state regulators ruled that labor permits should have been obtained for Gosselin's previous show, Jon & Kate Plus 8. No legal action was taken, however the producers agreed to apply for permits for any future tapings and specials. What do you think? Should the kids be back on T.V.? Or should they try to live a normal life from now on?

True Blood: Bill is Missing Video

2010-04-26T18:08:00.001-05:00

Following up with the clever Missing Poster, True Blood has now increased the search for Bill with a new video. Man, waiting really does suck.

Bill Compton: Missing

True Blood Waiting Sucks: Sookie

2010-04-26T18:03:00.000-05:00

Sookie is now featured in the "Waiting Sucks" Promos for True Blood, and she's got a gun. But who's that taking the bullet? Comment away.

Season 3 In Production: Sookie

Blast from the Past

2010-04-24T20:55:00.001-05:00

The news about Bret Michaels really affected me, especially since I am not afraid to admit I was a big Poison fan back in the day. In fact, one of my fondest memories is performing "Nothing but a Good Time" for one of my talent shows. Because I don't have a copy of that one (nor will I ever), I've decided to post the original, which I'm sure you would enjoy more. Get well soon Brett! My thoughts are with you.

Brett Michaels in Critical Condition

2010-04-24T20:39:00.001-05:00

Former Poison lead singer and Rock of Love star Bret Michaels is in critical condition following a massive brain hemorrhage, reports Usmagazine.com. Michaels is currently in Intensive Care and will receive additional testing to determine what caused the massive bleeding in the brain. No further information can be given until more tests have been completed, confirms Michaels’ rep This is the second time this month the Celebrity Apprentice star has faced a medical emergency. On April 12, Michaels canceled several appearances due to severe stomach pains, which led to an emergency appendectomy.

Glee's Like a Prayer

2010-04-24T02:23:00.001-05:00

For those of you like me whose DVR cut-off, and you didn't get a chance to catch the encore that aired on Friday, here's your chance to see the performance of "Like a Prayer." Enjoy!

The New Adventures of Old Christine and the Prius, pt. 2

2010-04-22T22:26:00.001-05:00

Not to beat a dead horse, but I found this article that I thought this was a bit interesting: Toyota, behind the wheel

Basically it says the reason why the Prius is so prominently featured on the show, among others, is because producers want them there.Take a look and tell me what you think.

True Blood's Missing Poster

2010-04-22T12:54:00.001-05:00

The fifth in the series of collectible posters from True Blood is a clever play on the Missing Persons Milk Carton ads. If you remember, Bill was abducted in the season finale, which will take Sookie on a journey to find him. I guess based on the bottle, she is not taking any chances. This is by far my favorite, and hope the rest are this creative.

The New Adventures of Old Christine and the Prius

2010-04-22T00:35:00.001-05:00

What do a CBS sitcom that I enjoy and Toyota have in common? They combined their efforts to make the worst product placement this side of Heroes (anyone remember the Nissan Versa and Rogue fitting prominently into the plot?) Okay, I realize it's going to happen, and even my favorite shows, which this one is, won't escape it. But it makes my heart sink to see a big Toyota-thon banner in the background, especially knowing that it is a real event. But you know what, I might have let that slip. However, once the salesman went on about the new features in the Prius, I knew I just couldn't take anymore. Thank goodness for the scenes with Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Eric McCormack, or else the entire episode would have been lost. If only Wanda Sykes was there. I probably wouldn't have even noticed.

It's not that I am against advertising. I do understand it's purpose, but sometimes it can be overkill. Take going to the movies. Not only do we have to sit through previews (which I actually do enjoy) but for the past few years commercials have taken up valuable time as well.

If you think about it, I guess advertisers feel they no longer have a choice, especially after the invention of the DVR. People can basically skip commercials now, which are a big part of advertising. Although I understand, I don't necessarily agree. People watch T.V. to relax, and that can't happen if the good storytelling takes a back seat to sales. So please, networks and advertisers, listen to your viewers. Cut back on the lame product placements and focus more on putting out a quality product. In these tough times, it's the least you can do.