~ ramblings of a TV whore ~

Pushing Daisies Fans: Get Your Questions Answered

Rae — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:05:54 +0000

Alright Pushing Daisies fans, my lovely friends over at The Pie Maker have a wonderful opportunity for you and I wanted to make sure you knew about it. Because they’re awesome, they’ve teamed up with the writers of the show to get your questions answered. Over the next few months, they’ll post about what Pushing Daisies [...]

Upfronts Week 2008: ABC

Rae — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:56:06 +0000

Not surprisingly we got nothing new out of NBC yesterday so it’s time to move on to ABC. Here’s their Fall sked: MONDAY: 8:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars 9:30 p.m. Samantha Who? 10:00 p.m. Boston Legal TUESDAY: 8:00 p.m. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 9:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars: The Results Show 10:00 p.m. Eli Stone WEDNESDAY: 8:00 p.m. Pushing Daisies 9:00 p.m. Private Practice 10:00 p.m. Dirty [...]

Previously On… Monday, May 5

Just Jody — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:31:17 +0000

We all know things are fuzzy on even the best of Monday’s, but after a busy week and week-end, chances are good that you’re a little hazy on the details from all your Monday night TV favourites. Worry not, because RTVW is here to help! Sit back and enjoy our Previously On recap from Monday, [...]

TV Blog Coalition: May 9 - 11

Rae — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:49:05 +0000

With her mind fully blown by a Wire actor joining the 90210 spinoff, Buzz asks which actors you’ll always associate with particular characters. (BuzzSugar) Amie shared her thoughts on MTV’s The Hills’ latest episode “No Place Like Home.” (Daemon’s TV) Marcia worried about starlet stunt-casting on How I Met Your Mother and Ugly Betty. (Pop Vultures) Facial Hair [...]

Happy Network Upfronts Week, Y’all!

Rae — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:50:29 +0000

Ahhhh, Upfronts. This is a weird year for Upfronts. What with the strike interrupting the TV development process and NBC claiming they plan to move to a 52 week schedule and away from TV development tradition. If I’m honest, I’m not even all that excited about this week’s announcements. That’s somewhat because a lot of [...]

Honoring Our Favorite TV Moms: Rae’s Faves

Rae — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:29:26 +0000

My own mother is currently talking to one of my many sisters so I have a few minutes to wax poetical about my favorite TV mothers*. Only I am not doing well composing any poetry in their honor or thoughtful letters to leave in a Mother’s Day card (I think I used that energy up [...]

Crossroads Tackles Stand Up Comedy

Rae — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:02:20 +0000

I know this may come as a shock to you guys but I do like educational and historical TV almost as much as I like my scripted dramas and comedies. The America at a Crosswords series on PBS explores the challenges Americans face in a post-9/11 world. The latest film in the series, STAND UP: [...]

Honoring Our Favorite TV Moms: Piper Halliwell

Just Jody — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:00:38 +0000

Dear Piper Halliwell, Faced with the unique challenges of no other mother, you raised two very special little boys, while still making time to save the world and always be there for your sisters. You never wavered in your fierce dedication to protect your children at all costs, and overcame very obstacle despite the tragic losses [...]

Honoring Our Favorite TV Moms: Kirsten Cohen

Just Jody — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:44:27 +0000

Dear Kirsten Cohen, You took a troubled young boy into your home and gave him a new life and a family - something his own mother could not do. Without your love and guidance, Ryan would have been lost to a life of crime. You raised you own son to be a kind and intelligent man, [...]

Honoring Our Favorite TV Moms: Lorelai Gilmore

Just Jody — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:55:25 +0000

Dear Lorelai Gilmore, You are the mother I always wished I had. You made me laugh, you made me cry, but you never made me doubt how very much you loved your daughter. You raised a strong, intelligent, beautiful and kind woman, who is a tribute to your greatness. May all young mothers look to you [...]