Fall Schmall… The Winter 2010 TV schedule is cuckoo-bananas! Ducky and GMMR sat down, screeners in hand, mapped out all the premiere dates and dished the dirt on all the new and returning shows.

What did we think of the first 5 episodes of CHUCK Season 3? What about the new season of 24 featuring Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff)? What about new shows like LIFE UNEXPECTED, THE DEEP END, CAPRICA, HAPPY TOWN and HUMAN TARGET?

Want to know when DAMAGES, LOST, SOUTHLAND, GLEE and NURSE JACKIE return? Want to know how long you have to wait for Lauren Graham to shine in PARENTHOOD? How many more weeks until the return of TV Talk’s recurring listener fave “2 Idiots Talk LOST”?

Find all this out and more as we pour over everything Winter 2010 has to offer us TV fanatics! Click here to listen to the latest TV Talk Podcast!

It’s been 7 weeks since our last podcast and 7 weeks since we last saw each other. You totally thought GMMR and Ducky had called it quits didn’t you? How dare you…

An extended gig in the Hamptons originally sidelined the podcast, then a horrible back injury kept this terrible TV twosome apart until now!

For our first big podcast of the Fall, we thought we’d make up for lost time with a huge 2 hour 10 minute carcast full of laughs, tears, a near death experience and even some New England leaf peeping!

Shows covered in this podcast:

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, BIG BANG THEORY, GOSSIP GIRL, HOUSE, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, THE BIGGEST LOSER, THE GOOD WIFE, V, GLEE, MODERN FAMILY, COUGAR TOWN, TOP CHEF, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, FLASH FORWARD, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, BONES, SUPERNATURAL, FRINGE, THE OFFICE, PARKS & RECREATION, 30 ROCK, COMMUNITY, GREY’S ANATOMY, PRIVATE PRACTICE, UGLY BETTY, DOLLHOUSE, SOUTHLAND, WHITE COLLAR, THE AMAZING RACE, SURVIVOR, DEXTER, MAD MEN and GREEK.

We hope you enjoy our ode to Fall TV so far this season and hope you’ll join in the conversation. Leave your thoughts on what we covered in the comments section of this post! We’d love to hear what you’ve got to say about the new Fall lineup.

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The new Fall TV season is less than a week away and while I’ve been busy trying to watch all the new pilots I have to say that I’m not super excited about the new crop of shows. Bummer huh?

Want to know when everything premieres? Check out our Fall TV 2009 Premiere Date list!

My podcasting partner in crime GMMR and I have been trying to schedule time to talk Fall TV and we hope to have all of the network podcasts up in the next week so hold tight. We’ve posted our thoughts on the new shows for The CW so please listen to that podcast to see what we love and/or hate.

In the meantime here are the shows I plan on watching this Fall. Shows in BLUE are what I plan on watching LIVE or DVR’d. Shows in PINK are ones that I will have to catch online or via iTunes.

MONDAY (click to enlarge)

Monday’s have traditionally been a pretty busy night of TV viewing for me. However, this year it’s looking pretty open.

I’m annoyed that the power hour that started my night of television last year has been split up because BIG BANG THEORY and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER was a partnership made in heaven. I’ll be interested to see what happens to BBT at such a late hour (and I hope to remember its on that late) and if I feel like the vibe is the same without it’s partner.

Another year, another chance to officially drop HEROES. Last year I decided to watch then within 5 episodes I dropped that lame duck for the 2nd time in 3 seasons. Going into Season 4, I’ve vowed to not even give it a single frame of consideration. Will. Not. Watch!

After a brief vacation from the kids on the Upper East Side, a summer marathon has renewed my love for all things GOSSIP GIRL. That doesn’t mean I won’t get annoyed with the repetitive storylines and the lame quick-wrap secondary storylines – it just means I’m excited for the show to return and kick some ass! Let’s not fuck it up Savage & Schwartz.

If you’re interested in ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE starring Jenna Elfman, Ashley Jensen and Grant Show you should watch. It’s a very traditional sitcom and paired with TWO AND A HALF MEN, I think it’s going to be a huge hit. I just don’t see myself watching it week to week. The pilot is cute, Elfman is adorable and the premise is fun. Mark my words, this is one of the biggest new shows in 09.

TUESDAY (click to enlarge)

Believe it or not, I’m only watching two shows on Tuesday’s but hell if that isn’t four frakkin’ hours of television.

I’m a total sucker for the weight loss and emotional meltdowns of THE BIGGEST LOSER so there’s no chance I’m not watching Bob and Jillian bust some fatties once again. Love that damn show.

Obviously you know I’m a huge SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE junkie so that’s a no brainer – or is it? I’ve been very vocal about how I don’t love the idea of bringing SYTYCD to the Fall. I love having it as my summer obsession because I have less shows to watch in the summertime which means more time for a Paso Doble or two. Pushing it on us in the middle of the onslaught of new and returning shows seems cruel and I hate that it’s going to take up two hours of my Fall TV schedule. There… I’ve said it.

I’m not gonna lie – from time to time I will probably watch The CW’s reboot of MELROSE PLACE. I actually enjoyed the pilot episode. It’s 100% better than I expected it to be and surely my partner Jon will want to pop in and out of that salacious complex.

*If you’re wondering about BETTER OFF TED, don’t worry its coming back after DwtS ends (which isn’t soon enough)!

**ABC’s reboot of V starts November 3rd at 8pm (shitty time slot for a show that is not suited for 8pm) and I’m super excited. I loved the original as a kid and I really enjoyed the pilot for the remake. Plus, it’s got Elizabeth Mitchell, Alan Tudyk and Scott Wolf!

WEDNESDAY (click to enlarge)

Wednesday night is really the only night I’m giving new shows a chance at making it into my live/dvr rotation.

SYTYCD has it’s results show at 8pm and that’s followed by GLEE (which we all know I flippin’ heart). It’s a great one-two punch and I’m really looking forward to Wednesday’s – thanks FOX!

Over on ABC, my favorite new comedy, MODERN FAMILY gets paired up with the pretty good COUGAR TOWN. Trust me when I tell you to tune in to MODERN FAMILY. The pilot has laugh out loud funny jokes throughout and one of the best, THE BEST, things I’ve ever seen in the final few minutes. COUGAR TOWN is fun, a little dirty and honestly who doesn’t love having Courtney Cox, Busy Phillips and Josh Hopkins back on their screens?

EASTWICK is not as bad as you think it might be. The hour grew on me as it progressed and I’m willing to give it a couple weeks which is more than I can say for many of the new shows this Fall.

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CBS is making a few changes to their Monday night lineup, taking over some of NBC’s 2nd hand goods and getting into the stone cold fox game with a new show starring Alex O’Laughlin.

The scariest change is moving THE BIG BANG THEORY to 9:30! I loved my comedy block of BBT and HIMYM not to mention it freed up the rest of my night for other shows. Separating them by two lesser shows is going to be annoying as hell. Just so you know. While I don’t like moving BBT, I’m all about moving THE MENTALIST to Thursday night at 10pm. It will make my loyal viewing that much easier. Thank you CBS! Same goes for COLD CASE which is moving from 9 to 10pm on Sunday nights.

Can anyone else believe they picked up MEDIUM from NBC? I mean, for the Love of Jennifer Hewitt.. let this show die and not haunt other network.

For new shows, there’s the Jenna Elfman comedy ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE, the Julianna Margulies fronted THE GOOD WIFE and MOONLIGHT hottie Alex O’Laughlin’s THREE RIVERS.

CBS’s Fall 2009 Lineup:
MONDAY
8 p.m. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
8:30 p.m. ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE
9 p.m. TWO AND A HALF MEN
9:30 p.m. THE BIG BANG THEORY
10 p.m. CSI: MIAMI

TUESDAY
8 p.m. NCIS
9 p.m. NCIS: LOS ANGELES
10 p.m. THE GOOD WIFE

WEDNESDAY
8 p.m. NEW ADVENTURE OF OLD CHRISTINE
8:30 p.m. GARY UNMARRIED
9 p.m. CRIMINAL MINDS
10 p.m. CSI: NY

THURSDAY
8p.m. SURVIVOR
9 p.m. CSI
10 p.m. THE MENTALIST

FRIDAY
8 p.m. GHOST WHISPERER
9 p.m. MEDIUM
10 p.m. NUMB3RS

SUNDAY
8 p.m. THE AMAZING RACE
9 p.m. THREE RIVERS
10 p.m. COLD CASE

Come Midseason 2010 there are new shows MIAMI TRAUMA, THE BRIDGE and ARRANGED MARRIAGE to add into the mix.

Have I mentioned how much I love Simon Baker? No? Well I do… lots.

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We’re back and talking TV. We’re breaking down the past TV week for you and covering a lot of the week’s best shows including: Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Chuck, Gossip Girl, Castle, Idol, Better Off Ted, Damages, The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, 30 Rock, Dollhouse, Friday Night Lights, Party Down, The Amazing Race, Supernatural, Kings, Brothers & Sisters, My Boys, Greek and much more!
And it wouldn’t be a TV Talk Podcast without Two Idiots Talk Lost.

Oh, if you’re wondering where the frak the Battlestar Galactica Finale talk is, hold tight. We posted a special BSG Series Finale Podcast that will be posted shortly.

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Ducky’s back from vacation which means it’s time for another TV Talk Podcast! We have almost 3 weeks to cover so make yourself some tea, get a snack and settle in for the soothing cackles and rants we’re about to sling your way.

We start as we always do, Monday nights. BIG BANG THEORY and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER continues to be the best damn double bill on television. CHUCK goes to the suburbs, tests his best friendship with Morgan and breaks up with Sarah, say what? HEROES hits rock bottom and Matt Dallas shows his rock hard… abs!

THE BIGGEST LOSER 7 pisses Ducky off and shockingly Kath watched! PRIVILEGED aired what may have been it’s series finale and is to be continued but when considering The CW renewed a bunch of shows already. AMERICAN IDOL continues to rock on while randomly REAPER returns.

TOP CHEF has a shocking finale while Kath gets a shocker as she realizes she missed DAMAGES last week mid-recap.

SURVIVOR’s getting ugly, Sweeps are in March, 30 ROCK gets political, AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW kills it and I might kill Kath for something she says about BURN NOTICE.

Over on Friday’s there’s FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, DOLLHOUSE and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA to discuss before breezing through Sunday’s THE AMAZING RACE because really you just want to listen to…

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I got really sick this past Sunday and have been trapped in my house ever since. I’ve been able to whittle my DVR down to almost nothing but can’t say that I feel like I’ve accomplished much as a human being.

There’s nothing worse than being stuck in your house and either not feeling like doing anything productive or physically being unable to accomplish the things you wish you could.

When it wasn’t coming out of both ends, my entire body was in pain for all of Sunday and most of Monday. Not aching, actual pain. My head, my neck, my back and my legs were killing me. I obviously diagnosed myself with meningitis but that never came to pass…

Sure I’ve watched a good amount of television but not enough to constitute a ton. Hell half of it was listened to instead of watched because I couldn’t turn my body in that direction for the first 2 days.

THE AMAZING RACE continues to be a strong season and come on, we got to meet Phil’s Dad… how sweet was that? Now if only we could find a way to plummet Terence and Sarah off a cliff. Those two are complete and total douchelips. And while they’re falling to their death, I hope that they somehow take those crotch-rockets Kelly and Christy with them.

BIG BANG THEORY was hilarious and continues to become one of my favorite comedies. Sheldon on Wolowitz’s scooter seriously almost made me wet myself. Surely I could pass incontinence off as part of my sickness.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER was pretty good but not great. Some moments were incredible though and I laughed a good bit. I’m sad that they made Stella so unlikeable before getting rid of her but I can’t say I’ll miss her at all.

GOSSIP GIRL finally saw the return of little gay Eric Van der Woodsen… with Spring Awakening boyfriend in tow. Sweet, they’re finally giving Eric some action. Now if only someone would give the boy some cutting shears and some hair dye… for reals! Evil Blair was back in action which is always a treat. While I thought evil Chuck was back, I’m happy to see yet another layer of that complex brat was revealed. How about Nate and Dan being on the verge of bangin’? That relationship is way gayer than Eric’s… I’m just sayin! xoxo

HEROES was enjoyable. Daphne is j’adorable and I’m glad that she isn’t gone after being killed in the future but to be honest I don’t know what in Samhain’s going on with the rest of the show. I’m sad Adam Monroe turned to dust so quickly, who doesn’t need a little Sark in their lives? Marionette Man was a great side story, that was one creepy ass dude. Will someone kill Mohinder already? I hate that dude. I’m glad they explained Hiro killing Ando and it wasn’t a real scenario where he would have to go back and stop himself… a fake sword and blood actually seemed perfect and logical in my death bed haze. Then there’s Mr. Petrelli who’s an asshole of a man, stealing his own son’s power. What’s that all aboot? Come on dude, spread the wealth… I know a ton of people have given up on the show but I’m really enjoying it this season. I don’t know if they know where they’re going with it but I feel like I’m willing to stick it out more than I was before.

MY OWN WORST ENEMY was fine but as much as I liked the pilot, this was just more of the same… no literally almost the exact same. Everyone worried about where the show would go after the first ep. and unless it goes somewhere drastically different in ep. 3 I don’t know that Christian and I will be gleaming the cube much longer.

I was able to catch THE BIGGEST LOSER: FAMILIES last night, enough of it to infuriate me! I know it’s all sorts of wrong to wish bad things on people who are changing their lives for the better but some of these ass-faces need to go!

That spiteful bitch Heba is first on my list. She orchestrated Phil’s exile to Jillian’s team last week after almost killing anyone that challenged her in the food competition now this week she rallies against his wife, her own teammate, for simply being married to the man. It was heinous. I know it’s wrong to wish her ill will but right now, I hope she gains 50 pounds. The woman sucks. Same goes for Brady’s worthless, rat faced homely wife Vicky. Is she shitting me with her attitude? How she was the biggest loser on the blue team this week is beyond me but just like Heba, I hope that bitch goes home next week. Go Coleen, Go Amy C. and just for the hell of it, Go Phil!

On Tuesday morning my TV started stroking out on me. It’s been working off and on for the last 20 hours but it’s not to be trusted. We still have warranty coverage for it but the service call isn’t until November 8th. So fingers crossed y’all.

The TV Talk Podcast with GMMR and Ducky continues with Part 2 of Episode #29! We pick up where we left off, with Wednesday night where we plow through Friday Night Lights, Pushing Daisies, and Dirty Sexy Money. On to Thursday where we cover Ugly Betty, the premiere of Kath & Kim, The Office, and the boys over at Supernatural. Sunday night has us loving The Amazing Race and bitching about the teams we hate the most.

After recapping the 2nd half of the week we play another TV related game. This week it’s “Character Crossovers” so play along at home. Leave us comments on both givememyremote.com and duckydoestv.com

Plus, stay tuned for one of the funniest asides we’ve had in the history of our podcast. You know you love us, xoxo

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How about those EMMY Awards last night? Honestly, I know nothing because judging by the 40 minutes I watched, they sucked donkey dick. I chose instead to watch the Food Network Pie Baking Contest and dream of Pushing Daisies before passing out at 10pm.

If you’re interested in knowing who won some golden statues last night, here’s the list.

TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky is finally back! We discuss the new fall schedule day by day and break down our returning faves and possible new must-sees.

From Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Gossip Girl, Chuck to Heroes and My Own Worst Enemy on Monday. Tuesday’s are Biggest Loser, House, 90210, Privileged to Fringe and The Mentalist. Wednesday’s are all about Pushing Daisies, Bones, Private Practice, Dirty Sexy Money and Lipstick Jungle. Over on Thursday’s we’ve got Ugly Betty, Survivor, Kath & Kim, Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, 30 Rock, Supernatural, Life on Mars and Eleventh Hour. Friday night is all about The Ghost Whisperer (I kid) and The Ex-List and Life. Sunday’s we’re freaking out that The Amazing Race is back, Desperate Housewives, Cold Case, Dexter and Brothers & Sisters.

It’s a busy season folks, sit back and relax because we talk forever.

You know you missed us… xoxo GMMR and Ducky

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Sunday nights are pretty chillax once we get past the first few weeks of September. MAD MEN will be winding down (sadly) as will the latest installment of BIG BROTHER which leaves my Sunday nights surprisingly peaceful.

DEXTER begins Season 3 on September 28th which means there will be more bloody greatness from my man Dex Morgan. Jimmy Smits coming in this year as Dexter’s first true friend will make for an incredibly interesting new side to our favorite vigilante. Here’s to hoping Deb gets an actual romantic and non-psychotic relationship this year and does anyone else kinda want Rita out of the picture sooner than later?

THE AMAZING RACE finally returns for its 13th season and I’m dying for this show to come back. It seems like forever since we saw Kynt and Vixen bite it and the hippies TK and Rachel win the whole kaboodle. Plus, I need some Phil back in my life. The shows been gone so long that I almost don’t remember what a Detour is… I kid.

BROTHERS & SISTERS is a show that I’m so wishy-washy with. When I’m in the zone and watching it regularly I absoadore it but if it’s gone too long – I could care less. I used to look forward to it as a good cry, a way to let go the stress of a long week but eventually it stopped making me cry regularly and started annoying me constantly. Some of these Walkers are despicable human beings and it makes it hard to identify or love them. I’ll probably watch though, that’s how fickle I am.

We know that the Emmy’s are still two months away but now that the nominations ahve been revealed we thought we’d give you our opinions on the 60th Annual Emmy Award Nominations.

We cover all of the main categories and gush over our boy Lee Pace, not to mention the validity of nominees and what it takes to be an Emmy winner. Sit back, have a Red Bull and settle in because we’re talking for almost an hour.

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Last night the 60th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards were handed out and my personal favorites MAD MEN, PUSHING DAISIES, and THE AMAZING RACE kicked some directing ass. Congratulations to Barry Sonnenfeld and Alan Taylor for making incredible pilot episodes. Not to mention over on the film side, my boys The Coen Brothers scored for my favorite film of 2007, No Country For Old Men.

DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FEATURE FILM
Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
“No Country for Old Men”
(Miramax Films and Paramount Vantage)

The Coens’ Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Robert J. Graf
First Assistant Director: Betsy Magruder
Second Assistant Director: Bac DeLorme
Second Second Assistant Director: Jai James

This is Mr. Joel Coen’s and Mr. Ethan Coen’s first DGA Award. Joel Coen was previously nominated for Fargo (1996).

DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MOVIES FOR TELEVISION
Yves Simoneau
“Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee”
(HBO)

Mr. Simoneau’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager * US: Chrisann Verges
First Assistant Director * US: Cas Donovan
Second Assistant Director * US: Adam Martin

This is Mr. Simoneau’s first DGA Award.

DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMATIC SERIES NIGHT
Alan Taylor
“Mad Men” — “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Pilot)”
(AMC)

Mr. Taylor’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Scott Hornbacher
First Assistant Director: Mark McGann
Second Assistant Director: Maggie Murphy
Second Second Assistant Director: John Silvestri
Second Assistant Director/Location Manager: April Taylor

This is Mr. Taylor’s first DGA Award.

DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY SERIES
Barry Sonnenfeld
“Pushing Daisies” — “Pie-lette”
(ABC)

Mr. Sonnenfeld’s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Gabriela Vazquez
First Assistant Director: Chris Soldo
Second Assistant Director: Greg Hale
Second Second Assistant Director: Renee Hill-Sweet

This is Mr. Sonnenfeld’s first DGA Award.

OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSICAL VARIETY
Glenn P. Weiss
“The 61st Annual Tony Awards”
(CBS)

Mr. Weiss’ Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Gregg M. Gelfand, Robin Mishkin Abrams, Ken Diego, Ricky Kirshner
Stage Managers: Garry W. Hood, Peter Epstein, Andrew Feigin, Lynn Finkel, Doug Fogel, Jeffrey Gitter, Dean Gordon, Arthur Lewis, Tony Mirante, Jeff Pearl, Rose Riggins, Lauren Class Schneider

This is Mr. Weiss’ first DGA Award. He was previously nominated in 2006 for The 60th Annual Tony Awards, in 2005 for The 59th Annual Tony Awards, in 2002 for The 56th Annual Tony Awards, and in 2001 for The 55th Annual Tony Awards.

OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN REALITY PROGRAMS
Bertram Van Munster
“The Amazing Race” (Episode No. 1110)
(CBS)

Mr. Van Munster’s Directorial Team:
Segment Director: Evan Weinstein

This is Mr. Van Munster’s first DGA Award. He was previously nominated for The Amazing Race Episode No. 102″ in 2006 and for “Episode No. 805″ in 2005.
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Congratulations to neo-hippies T.K. and Rachel for winning THE AMAZING RACE 12! It took me a couple legs of the race to get behind these two but once Kynt and Vyxen were kicked off T.K. and Rachel took center stage for me.

The finale was one big emotional roller coaster for me. It’s been a couple seasons since I really had a team I wanted to win more than anything. All I knew was that if Ron and Christina landed on that mat next to Phil first I was going to throw my flat screen out the window! Luckily my television and windows are fine (good thing as its about 15 degrees outside and I don’t need a draft in my house on top of then not having television to watch). I’m almost ashamed to say that I was having mini panic attacks as they raced toward the finish line. To make it worse, I cried my eyes out when they actually crossed the finish line. I’m a sucker.

I loved Season 12 as a whole. It took a while to feel emotionally invested in most of the pairs but I didn’t care because the momentum and the tantrums and the douchebags around every corner made the show one of the best in years. Nate and Jen should never speak to each other now that the show is over… they are nasty to each other and should just make the break. I truly hope that Ron has changed but I’m not counting on it. Oh and what about Don? I liked Don alright but he’s kind of a sore loser huh? Just be happy you didn’t die old man!

Another season of great reality television has passed and I’ve got my fingers crossed that Season 13 will kick into high gear this spring or early summer at the latest. I need The Amazing Race in my weekend schedule and if I’m being honest I’ll miss Phil’s tight pants on a weekly basis. Bless that man’s package. Love you Phil!

Happy New Year and welcome to TV in 2008 — something the likes you’ve never seen before. The WGA Strike has completely changed the landscape of television for the upcoming winter/spring season and we’re here to dish about it.

Dan and Kath are back for TV Podcast #18 and while shows are still new we’re covering the latest from Friday Night Lights, Gossip Girl, The Amazing Race, and Project Runway.

We also give you the latest counts for original episodes remaining for our favorite shows as well as returning faves like LOST, PSYCH, TORCHWOOD and KYLE XY. What about newbies like TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES and NEW AMSTERDAM? What about AMERICAN GLADIATORS? Yup, we chat about those too.

*Just a warning there are major spoilers for the finale of GOSSIP GIRL which has yet to air.

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