tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1419741 2008-07-21T19:21:36Z TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52956370 2008-07-21T12:21:36-07:00 2008-07-22T00:41:58Z

Evocative. That’s the word I use to describe Mad Men, which returns for a second season Sunday at 10 p.m. on AMC.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/evocative-thats.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52888204 2008-07-18T13:46:51-07:00 2008-07-18T20:58:16Z

I know some of you just can’t take it with my undying devotion to 90210. If you are one of those people, please skip to the next section of the column. No need to get yourself all worked up.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/i-know-some-of.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52786764 2008-07-16T13:06:46-07:00 2008-07-16T20:28:36Z

So I’m here at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in beautiful Beverly Hills. And what’s really strange about this year’s shindig is that we weren’t able to see any of the pilots before arriving, which makes talking to the stars and producers a little difficult.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/so-im-here-at-2.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52641654 2008-07-14T12:23:29-07:00 2008-07-14T19:23:29Z

As the saying goes, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/coming-clean-on.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52556370 2008-07-11T11:26:08-07:00 2008-07-11T22:09:43Z

Cable has thrived building TV shows around a single character and a tour de force performance.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/thank-you-thank.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52464704 2008-07-09T12:02:39-07:00 2008-07-09T19:18:23Z

Thank goodness we have each other.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/burn-notice-the.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52173202 2008-07-02T12:13:15-07:00 2008-07-02T19:30:20Z

Here’s my problem: I keep waiting for the reality TV craze to bottom out.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/07/heres-my-proble.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52079244 2008-06-30T11:59:12-07:00 2008-06-30T19:23:32Z

OMG, did you see the new show None of the Above last night? It was sooooo good. I can't even believe that great new character the show just added also named None of the Above. I just hope it doesn't get cancelled like that other show, None of the Above.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/unknow-star-non.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51942878 2008-06-27T09:40:52-07:00 2008-06-27T16:45:13Z

There are guilty pleasures. And there are TV shows that are so bad they are good. But 7th Heaven was in a class all by itself. The long-running series was a unique fusion of bad acting, awkward dialogue, clunky social message of the week plot lines, and surprising guest stars (Lenny Clarke, Bo Derek, Ernest Borgnine). And, admit, you couldn’t stop watching the show either. I mean I even watch the second final season of the show. It had an undeniable mesmerizing charm. Well the good news is the spirit of 7th Heaven is alive and well in The Secret...

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/there-are-guilt.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51853746 2008-06-25T12:18:27-07:00 2008-06-25T20:13:00Z

It's time for another edition of Ask TV Gal . . . When is The Closer going to air? I keep checking the web site and it just says "coming this summer" Summer is here. Where are they???? Angie Why Angie, thank you, thank you so much for asking this question. The Closer returns for a fourth season on Monday, July 14 at 9 p.m. on TNT (Saving Grace returns at 10 p.m. that same day). On July 14, there will also be a marathon of the third season of The Closer leading up to the season premiere. Now, can...

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/ask-tv-gal-when.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51743494 2008-06-23T11:50:00-07:00 2008-06-23T19:00:43Z

I think you know by now that there are some shows with which I have a love/hate relationship.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/i-think-you-kno.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51631674 2008-06-20T11:32:33-07:00 2008-06-20T19:27:07Z

I'm feeling a little Paula Abdulish today. Stay with me, I'll explain.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/httpabcfamilygo.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51526772 2008-06-18T12:22:47-07:00 2008-06-18T19:50:31Z

What’s in a name? Would Mad Men by any other title still be as good?

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/whats-in-a-name.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51413868 2008-06-16T12:19:01-07:00 2008-06-16T19:47:30Z

We all have our biases. And because I'll never get tired of this Paula Abdul gem, I'm going to stand in my truth and tell you about them. As I’ve disclosed to you before, I’m immediately suspicious of anyone who says they don’t own a TV.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/we-all-have-our.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51309960 2008-06-13T11:59:44-07:00 2008-06-13T20:33:51Z

You know I'm all about fearless predictions.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/who-is-the-mole.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51208534 2008-06-11T13:18:28-07:00 2008-06-11T21:15:56Z

Whoo-hoo! This is so my favorite time of year. Because I am so picking up what you’re putting down.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/picking-up-what.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51099250 2008-06-09T12:10:04-07:00 2008-06-09T20:15:20Z

Nothing you can say can tear me away from the second season premiere of My Boys this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. on TBS.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/heaven-i-just-r.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50920826 2008-06-06T12:42:02-07:00 2008-06-06T20:00:19Z

After much consideration and quality time with So You Think You Can Dance this week, I've officially decided that it is much worse to watch someone who thinks they can dance but can't than to watch someone who thinks they can sing but can't. There are just so many more body parts involved. Do you agree?

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/tv-gal-reader-a.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50824634 2008-06-04T12:18:49-07:00 2008-06-04T19:35:05Z

We’ve been through a lot this TV season.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/its-your-turn-k.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50723186 2008-06-02T10:25:56-07:00 2008-06-02T20:57:53Z

Imagine a show about flowers in which you were only allowed to see the stems.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/06/imagine-a-show.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50619672 2008-05-30T11:45:49-07:00 2008-05-30T18:58:28Z

Stop and don't read if you haven't watched Lost yet. And if you don't watch the show at all, check back in on Monday when I return to my regularly scheduled and (I promise) Lost-free column.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/05/what-the-locke.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50505410 2008-05-28T12:50:21-07:00 2008-05-28T20:03:54Z

I know. I know. So many of you think I talk about Lost waaaaay too much.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/05/where-have-i-se.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50428906 2008-05-26T12:24:40-07:00 2008-05-27T15:40:37Z

I never thought I’d say this but sometimes watching so much TV can actually be a bad thing.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/05/been-there-watc.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50302970 2008-05-23T12:05:26-07:00 2008-05-23T20:42:26Z

Pucker up because I'm ready to discuss more season finales. And this kiss (this kiss) is on my lips -- don't read until you've watched the Grey's Anatomy and Reaper season finales.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/05/greys-anatomy-b.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50227816 2008-05-21T12:03:39-07:00 2008-05-21T19:17:40Z

As Paula likes to say, I’m standing in my truth and ready to discuss some more season finales. And my truth is, if you haven’t watched House, Bones, Gossip Girl or How I Met Your Mother yet, you might want to hold off on reading today’s post.

Amy Amatangelo http://blog.zap2it.com/tvgal/2008/05/sobbing-and-sta.html