If you barely survived our bookcasts, don’t worry, we’re back to TV Talk-ing. We met up for an impromptu, late-night carcast and we’re in rare form. That’s right, we’re talking TV with the danger of asphyxiation. You know that’s something you want to hear!
Highlights:
Kath went to the mall (or the airport) with Colby Smolders.
Kath drew the attention of a security guard and calls a girl a stretched midge.
Ducky’s loves Beaver… No, that can’t be right!
Ducky educates y’all on the age of consent in Pennsylvania.
Find out which TV star is packing on the lbs in our opinion.
We’ve coined “Veggiesauce”
For some reason we talk about Two and a Half Men, what’s happening to us?
Kath questions the chances of us dying during this podcast.
Is it “Got VD?” or “Catch Wood!”
Fuck You Ryan Murphy
Paley reunites Freaks & Geeks and the Scupltadorescrew!
Shows covered in this episode: How I Met Your Mother, Chuck, Greek, Pretty Little Liars, The Good Wife, Jersey Shore, Top Chef, An Idiot Abroad, American Idol, Modern Family, The Office, Parks & Recreation, Big Bang Theory, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Supernatural, Megapython & Gatoroid, Dexter, Breaking Bad, Episodes, Shameless
If you listened to our CW Preview podcast, you know I’m mildly in love with the new MELROSE PLACE.
Tonight’ episode “Nightingale” still finds the houseguests wondering WTF? after the Sydney murder, Lauren still on the fence about riding the hospital hottie for tuition money and Ella trying to secure her professional future by landing a hot new client.
Check out two preview clips from MELROSE PLACE “Nightingale”:
PS – They should be thanking their lucky stars they scored Katie Cassidy – she’s doing some of her best work up in the hood.
The first of our FALL TV PREVIEW 2009 Podcasts is dedicated to The CW.
We talk about the new CW shows including: The Beautiful Life: TBL, Melrose Place, The Vampire Diaries and Life UneXpected.
*Just as a warning: we’re really scattered and hyper for this podcast – we promise the other networks will be much better. As this was just one network and a short podcast we did not include chapter markers.
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?
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.
Check out the first preview and clips of The CW’s newest redux, MELROSE PLACE. Can someone tell me why people keep giving Ashley Simpson acting gigs? For reals, she’s worse than having a cadaver rotting on screen for an hour. Also, can someone tell me how on earth Sydney is alive and why she’s bedding Michael Mancini’s manchild (who if I recall would be her stepson)? Gross, this show just reeks of hot garbage. Sorry you got sucked in Michael Rady, I still love you.
While I’ve always been a huge fanboy for The WB/UPN turned The CW, I have to agree with my friend Rae that maybe we’re no longer their key demographic. Looking at the Fall 2009 lineup makes me finally realize I’m a 35 year old man, not a 14 year old girl.
Gone are the days when BUFFY, DAWSON’s, FELICITY, POPULAR and ROSWELL ruled my television landscape. It’s now being overrun with new versions of the shows I grew up with and that means its time to stop watching. Sure there are a couple shows I’ll tune into (SUPERNATURAL and possibly THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) but my DVR is no longer set to record everthing on every night. Sad but true.
Here’s what the tweens will be watching this Fall:
MONDAY
8 p.m. GOSSIP GIRL
9 p.m. ONE TREE HILL
TUESDAY
8 p.m. 90210
9 p.m. MELROSE PLACE
WEDNESDAY
8 p.m. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
9 p.m. THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE
THURSDAY
8 p.m. THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
9 p.m. SUPERNATURAL
FRIDAY
8 p.m. SMALLVILLE
*Check out video previews of the new fall schedule over at TV Week.
One thing is clear, my CW viewing schedule is relatively light and I’m not really complaining. Little known fact, I stopped watching GOSSIP GIRL over a month ago and don’t plan on returning. Dirty little secret revealed.
This cover of the GOSSIP GIRLSeason 1 DVD Box Set is pretty hot. Season 1 will be released on August 19th, just days before the Season 2 premiere on The CW. Warner Bros. is wasting no time getting everyone acquainted with my favorite Upper East Siders.
As Brad Pitt would ask… “What’s in the box?”
DVD Special Features
Gossip Girl 411 Featurette
GG Couture Featurette
Gossip Girl Wedding Featurette
Music Videos
Gag Reel
Downloadable audio book read by Christina Ricci
We said we’d be back with another TV Talk Podcast in a week but it took almost a week and a half, I think you survived just fine. GMMR was at the Upfront presentations so there’s plenty to talk about including her celebrity sightings, stalkings, and dancing partners. We’ll even talk about Joss Whedon’s DOLLHOUSE and J.J. Abrams FRINGE starring GMMR’s mega crush Josh Jackson. So You Think You Can Dance might get a couple minutes or five along with her time with The Office and Tina Fey!
Back to your regularly scheduled podcast, we head right into GOSSIP GIRL, AMERICAN IDOL, THE OFFICE, GREY’S, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and more. Plus, it’s the return of TWO IDIOTS TALK LOST (*we talk about the finale being this week but listener Michael pointed out that it’s not until May 29th – phew!) where we rehash the first hour of the three hour Season 4 finale, once again proving that even idiots can enjoy Lost. And as a bonus feature, we have a special guest to help us talk about the Season 3 finale of The CW’s SUPERNATURAL.
Sit back and relax because this Podcast almost hits 90 minutes. You read that right, 90 minutes of babbling, giggling, bitching, and TV Talk!
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CBS didn’t waste time getting The CW’s first 90210 cast photo online! Here’s the new gang from West Beverly High (sans new Guidance Counselor, Ms. Kelly Taylor aka Jennie Garth).
Photo: Frank Ockenfels/ The CW
They are from left:
Dustin Milligan, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Walter, Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, Lori Loughlin, Ryan Eggold, Jessica Stroup and Michael Steger
PS – How hot is Lori Loughlin for being like 100? Love that lady. Oh and Jessica Walters better not disappoint. I expect her drunk and belligerent because that’s how I like her. Shenae Grimes aka Degrassi’s Darcy… girl you know I love you and this makes my heart swell with gay pride that one of my Degrassi kids is making it big time (I hope).
TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky is back! After 7 weeks, we were finally able to see each other and dish all the dirt on our favorite shows.
Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, House, Gossip Girl, American Idol, The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Brothers & Sisters, So You Think You Can Dance, Ugly Betty, Greek and so much more.
We take some last minute listener questions on which finale’s we’re most looking forward to and also which hot summer movies our fave TV stars are popping up in. Not to mention Kath gets to wax The Office finale after one Canadian listener begs for finale information.
Also, be on the lookout for the return of TWO IDIOTS TALK LOST! We watch the show but we’re not experts, sue us.
Have a question for Ducky and GMMR? There are a couple ways to contact us:
Free Voice Mail (Comments/Questions):
This is Dan and Kathie’s favorite method of contact because it allows us to hear from you and we use these messages live on our podcast to answer your burning television questions. It’s FREE and you don’t have to do anything but click RECORD BY PHONE on the box below and it will walk you through how to contact us!
It’s super easy and free to leave us a message:
Step 1: Click on “Record by Phone”
Step 2: Dial the number shown and enter the four digit code when prompted
Step 3: Leave a message
Step 4: Listen to our next podcast to see if we answered your question
Hey Supernatural fans, yet another good thing came out of my trip to LA for Paley this week. I got some great Supernatural scoop to share with you guys!
Just as I was leaving Los Angeles, it was announced that Jared Padalecki will be starring in the upcoming Friday the 13th remake (booo but yeah, damn I’m torn) but before he can face off with (Mrs.?) Voorhees, he and Jensen may have to face hell first.
As we all know, Supernatural has been picked up for Season 4 and the back 4 episodes of Season 3 will begin on April 24th.
The first episode back went into production last Thursday, Episode 3.13 “Ghostfacers.” It will feature a reality show that the boys get wrapped up into when the case they’re investigating also happens to be the focus of a new reality show hosted by Season 1’s “Hell House” boys Harry & Ed (played by Travis Wester and A.J. Buckley). Apparently there’s a whole crew that now works with these two idiots and it makes for quite the show.
Episode 3.15 will dip into John Winchester’s past as something from Supernatural: Origins comics comes to life on the small screen. A certain “organ stealing” baddie will make an appearance and I’m frakkin’ excited about it… Get me a Doc stat!
And finally, Episode 3.16 will serve as the Season 3 finale and according to Kripke: “Dean’s deal comes due, time’s up, and we’ll pay off whether or not he goes to hell.”
I’m so excited for the show to return in a couple weeks and it sounds like there are some great things in store. Don’t forget to tune in on April 24th and don’t forget to check back later this week for some Supernatural Giveaways (click here to enter and win)!
Holy Horcrux Dumbledore! Finally, Warner Bros. is doing something that they needed to do for quite a few films… Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be split into 2 films! Sure it’s a little late *cough* Book 4 *cough* but I’ll take it. This is the best possible news for the Potter franchise.
According to The Hollywood Reporter:
Titled “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1″ and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” the movies are set to be released in November 2010 and May 2011.
David Yates — who is directing the adaptation of the sixth novel, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and is slated to helm the seventh film — will direct both movies, which will be shot back-to-back. Steve Kloves, who has written all but one of the “Potter” movies, also is returning to write the two-parter.
Back in TV news, the announcement was recently made that a Class of Beverly Hills 90210 spin-off is in the works. Seriously, this is the end times y’all. I don’t care how you spin this, it’s hideous news.
People are all excited that Veronica Mars‘ helmer Rob Thomas is in talks to write the Pilot but I’m not getting behind this one no matter who they cast. If Kristen Bell herself was headlining, I don’t think I could watch. Well, it would pain me but damnit I would try not to watch!
The only way I see this thing taking off is if Emily Valentine is the star and the show is about a psycho girl that kills rich kids after befriending them… a black comedy/satirical take on the youths obsession with folks like Paris Hilton and their secret desire to watch bad things happen to them. Bad CW, bad…
Finally, in a couple hours I’m on a flight to Los Angeles to attend the Paley fest with GMMR for the week. It should be a blast, I just can’t wait to get there and be done with the tension/anticipation of getting out there. It’s been such a crazy week so it will be nice to have all of that behind me.
I’m hoping to watch LOST on the flight and fingers crossed there are no scenes from the Pilot episode recreated! Plus, I took advantage of my friend Amy’s BDay iTunes Gift Card and bought Season 1 of UGLY BETTY to watch while I’m away. I can’t wait! So excited to finally get into this show. I’ll keep you updated on Project Ugly Betty as Kath has Project Buffy!
We’ll be doing regular (almost nightly) podcasts from Paley so there will be plenty of reasons to check back while I’m gone. It’s a working vacation of sorts, as I’ll be online most days doing my day job as well. Pictures of me all over Kyle Chandler, Lee Pace and Zac Levi – don’t you worry I’ll post them!
Today The CW announced that SUPERNATURAL will return for a 4th season next fall! The Winchesters will live to kick some demon ass another day. Jared honey, we’re all smiles too!
Also renewed was another Ducky fave GOSSIP GIRL! Smallville, Everybody Hates Chris, One Tree Hill and Top Model were also renewed for the 2008-2009 season.
We all knew this was coming so no one should be surprised that other networks are following CBS’ lead in dropping the number of pilot scripts they’re looking at for the upcoming fall television season. FOX and THE CW make some cuts to both their comedy and drama lineups.
Per The Hollywood Reporter:
Fox and the CW on Tuesday followed CBS’ lead and cut their development slates. Fox let go of about two dozen scripts, while the CW dropped about a dozen.
ABC is said to be close to implementing a similar slate reduction, while NBC has been mum about its plans.
The Fox scripts are said to be about evenly split between comedy and drama. Most of them hail from Fox’s main supplier, 20th Century Fox TV, including a drama from writer Josh Berman and a comedy from writer Rob Hanning. Also affected are projects from Warner Bros. TV — including a comedy from the Wayans brothers — as well as ABC Studios, Sony Pictures TV and CBS Paramount Network TV.
“In the current environment, we’ve been forced to take a hard look at our needs for the upcoming season, and as a result we’re going to target a more focused range of projects,” Fox said.
The CW, which also cut comedy and drama scripts, issued a similar statement.
“Due to the ongoing work stoppage, the CW will be taking a more targeted approach to what is certain to be a truncated pilot season,” the network said. “As a result, we are releasing some scripts that had been in development in order to dedicate our creative energy and resources to those projects we choose to pursue.”
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