The Celebrity Apprentice finale last night was the most disgusting thing I’ve seen on TV in a long long time. In fact it was so annoying, that I could not bring myself to watch more then five minutes, so I don’t even know who won, and I really don’t care. The one thing I am happy about, is that it was the season finale, and next week, instead of trying to avoid Trump and his stupid wannabe never gonna be kids, we are getting our Thursday back with My Name Is Earl, The Office and back. What a relief!!!
30 Rock will take a bit longer, but it’s a start.
Is Tina Fey getting her old job back? Not exactly.
It’ll be another grueling month and a half before 30 Rock returns to television with five to six new episodes in April, but the wait doesn’t have to be painful. On February 23rd, everybody’s favorite female writer, Tina Fey, will host Saturday Night Live. Hooray for that.
I can’t even remember the last time I actually saw the late night comedy show, but with Ms. Fey as the host, it’ll surely be an entertaining episode. I’m hoping for some guest appearances with her current co-stars. Alec Baldwin anyone? I say yes, please.
I’ll be happy as long as Tina writes the sketches. And perhaps an extra long Weekend Update skit would be cool, too.
Is the end near? Looks like it. And this time it’s a very good thing.
According to Variety, “The WGA has finalized its tentative agreement with the majors and will present details of the pact to members today in meetings in Los Angeles and New York.” Translation: We might see some new episodes of our favorite TV shows in the very near future (i.e. no more crappy reruns!)
Here are some highlights from the tentative agreement:
-The writers could return to work Monday
-The 2007-2008 television season might be salvaged
-The Academy Awards could air on February 24th as scheduled
Notice the careful phrasing (”might,” “could”). While many are still skeptical of the deal, things definitely look promising.
Here’s what we have to look forward to:
-New episodes of The Office. Will Michael and Jan’s relationship survive the deposition debacle?
-New episodes of 30 Rock
-No more ridiculous game show fillers on Fox like Moment of Truth and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? to pass the time
For the sake of our sanity, let’s keep our fingers crossed on this deal. You can read the full article at Variety.com
TV on Demand from your computer never looked better. For those of you aching to watch some quality television, but are left instead reading books (overrated), saving the environment (Go Green!), or kicking your social life into high gear (too expensive), Hulu.com provides great quality television from your computer for free.
Hulu posts new shows like The Office, 30 Rock, The Tonight Show, The Soup, and House (just to name a few), but they also have some seriously classic shows like Doogie Howser, M.D., Miami Vice, In Living Color, Arrested Development, and the list goes on…
Most major networks like NBC and CBS post entire episodes on their websites, however, I’ve been frustrated on several occasions. Poor quality, annoying advertisements, and some networks (ahem: ABC) won’t play on a Mac.
Although Hulu does have a small amount of advertisements, they’re often times less than 10 seconds each. If you’re easily distracted, you might get annoyed with occasional banners that display at the bottom of the screen, but it’s a small price to pay for, well, free television. Not all networks are listed, and some may send you to their official site (again, ABC).
You can watch entire episodes or short clips. They even post web exclusives like interviews with your favorite actors. You have to be invited to gain access to this exclusive site, and if you navigate directly to Hulu’s home page, you won’t get in right away. Try this link instead: Hulu Invite. As of posting, there are a little over 1300 invites left if you’re interested.
I’ve only been a member for a week, so I’m not sure how quickly they post new episodes (if we ever see them again!), but so far, it’s been quite enjoyable.
Last night’s new episodes of 30 Rock, and the one of My Name Is Earl, were the exception that proves the rule. There is nothing to see on TV. With the writers strike going nowhere, we are stuck with a bunch of crappy reality shows, and with Jay Leno who writes his own stuff…
One might think, that with the lack of good TV, we would embrace different activities such as poetry or at least go to the gym, but the fact is that we just keep on starring at the screen and as usual being stuffed with shit. Only this time, the shit stinks more. Please come back writers, we need you.
In about two weeks, my favorite shows, Heroes and The Office, both from NBC are coming back for a new season. The Office is probably the best TV made in America, and Heroes, when the producers and writers step out of the soapy cube, is not far behind. In general I feel that the folks at NBC really try harder. With new shows like Bionic Woman, Journeyman, Chuck and Life, and with the return of shows like My Name Is Earl, 30 Rock and even The Biggest Loser (the only worth watching realty show,) it seems like the network’s fall lineup is going to be very interesting.
Jerry Seinfeld definitely crave the spotlights again, which is great because I just can’t take any more of all those boring comedians wannabees like Bill Maher, David Spade, Sarah Silverman and such.
Seinfeld will guest star in the season opener of NBC’s wonderful 30 Rock on October 4. “I think it’s going to be so refreshing for me to be playing myself in a show that has nothing to do with neurotic, dysfunctional New York characters.” Said Jerry in a statement. According to Yahoo TV, Tina Fey, creator, executive producer and star was very exited about Seinfeld appearance and said: “Finally, my parents have an excuse to watch the show.”
Alec Baldwin is teaming up with Anthony Hopkins, Dan Akroyd, Sex & The City alum Kim Cattrall and everyone’s favorite bobble head w/boobs Jennifer Love Hewitt to star in “Shortcut To Happiness.” In previous iterations, the film’s title was “The Devil & Daniel Webster” with Love Hewitt playing of course, the devil (she dyed her hair fecal red just for the part) and Baldwin, assuming the role of the desperate writer willing to do anything, including bedding Love Hewitt (quelle sacrifice), to have a hit. As you can imagine he gets his wish, but Dan Akroyd must suffer greatly for Baldwin’s happiness. Sound contrived enough for you??
Tsk Tsk Alec. We understand Sir Anthony’s uncanny knack for making poor film choices and since JLH, Kim Cattrall, and Dan Akroyd currently don’t have careers to speak of outside of TBS and PAC, we’re trying to figure out how a man at the top of his professional game could sign on to do such a lame project.
The Celebrity Apprentice finale last night was the most disgusting thing I’ve seen on TV in a long long time. In fact it was so annoying, that I could not bring myself to watch more then five minutes, so I don’t even know who won, and I really don’t care. The one thing I am happy about, is that it was the season finale, and next week, instead of trying to avoid Trump and his stupid wannabe never gonna be kids, we are getting our Thursday back with My Name Is Earl, The Office and back. What a relief!!!
Is Tina Fey getting her old job back? Not exactly.
Is the end near? Looks like it. And this time it’s a very good thing.
TV on Demand from your computer never looked better. For those of you aching to watch some quality television, but are left instead reading books (overrated), saving the environment (Go Green!), or kicking your social life into high gear (too expensive), 
Last night’s new episodes of 30 Rock, and the one of My Name Is Earl, were the exception that proves the rule. There is nothing to see on TV. With the writers strike going nowhere, we are stuck with a bunch of crappy reality shows, and with Jay Leno who writes his own stuff…
Alec Baldwin is teaming up with Anthony Hopkins, Dan Akroyd, Sex & The City alum Kim Cattrall and everyone’s favorite bobble head w/boobs Jennifer Love Hewitt to star in “Shortcut To Happiness.” In previous iterations, the film’s title was “The Devil & Daniel Webster” with Love Hewitt playing of course, the devil (she dyed her hair fecal red just for the part) and Baldwin, assuming the role of the desperate writer willing to do anything, including bedding Love Hewitt (quelle sacrifice), to have a hit. As you can imagine he gets his wish, but Dan Akroyd must suffer greatly for Baldwin’s happiness. Sound contrived enough for you??