Canceled cake

Ace of cakes was really fun and interesting when it first started; but like all good food this show's gone a little stale. After 10 seasons the Food Network has decided to cancel the series. They claim they are looking for other opportunities for Duff Goldman, the owner of Charm City Cakes in Baltimore and the personality of the show.

The final season will begin airing in January.

Have you seen this guy (drive)?

I always told you I watch a diverse bevy of TV shows; and I've never apologized. My lineup just got stranger as I've become fascinated with MTV's Megadrive.

Host Johnny Pemberton is slowly gaining notoriety. He's a comic and actor and recently made an appearance on Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I'm not sure how he landed this odd hosting gig on MTV; but the dude is pretty funny and he has no shame at all.

Each episode Johnny starts off by destroying a smart car and then introduces us to a some kind of behemoth machine or a really sweet sports car in which he attempts to drive.

Okay, it might not sound that entertaining; but it is because the whole time you are clenching your jaw thinking please don't destroy that car, truck, giant motorcycle or backhoe you're driving. In the intro to the show Pemberton states he failed his driver's test three times and often lies to his car insurance company. I hope MTV has good insurance!

If you like to watch destruction with a dash of humor Megadrive is just the show you're looking for.

Palin hits primetime

Just when you thought reality TV couldn't get any worse TLC gives Sarah 'You Betcha' Palin her own show.

Thats's right. Sarah Palin's Alaska debuted in the primetime rotation this week to some of TLC's biggest ratings (post John and Kate).

The 8-hour series follows Sarah, Todd and their brood as they partake in adventures in the great Alaskan wilderness. Hilarity (for some) ensues.

Reviews by the professionals have been lukewarm. Though many will argue it is nice to see the domestic, motherly side of Sarah in her own 'element'. Not sure how this is going to help her 2012 campaign but a little face time is all these pseudo politicians ask for, am I right?

The show airs Sunday at 9 on TLC.

Busted brides...

The tagline: "The only competition where the winner gets cut."

Just when I think I've seen it all. We all know by now I am a huge fan of reality tv, the good, the bad and the ugly.  'Bridalplasty' has to be one of the worst ones I've seen in a long time.

So here's the premise: Girls compete in challenges to win various plastic surgery procedures. The girls who handles it the best wins their dream wedding. Contestants must be away from their fiance for four months and in the end the groom doesn't see his bride until her final reveal at their wedding. Whatttt?! How is this going to work. These people have to be nuts. Who's fiance would comply to this? Didn't we learn from the failed 'Swan' that the backlash of these shows are worse than the ratings?

I'm totally disgusted by this. Surprise, surprise this show is appearing on E!, the same channel who is also showing the critcized 'documentary' style show 'What's Eating you' about people (men and women) struggling with eating disorders. The show fails to capture the seriousness of those kinds of disease like AE's 'Intervention'. The E! channel has a series of superficial reality shows that send those cliche blond, thin and void of all common sense stereotypes to young girls.

Shanna Moakler, who has had her fair share of surgery's, and is better known as the cuckoo ex-wife of Travis Barker and former Miss Universe contestant hosts. Who better to represent the effect of plastic surgery?

I hope E! seriously reconsiders this one or I hope the media's attack on the show causes E! to cancel it. What a bad example this sets for women in general.

I won't be tuning into this one.

(I kid about the title of this blog postin; but I love alliteration)

Reality meets the Recession

The premise of most reality shows are all in good fun. People are looking for love, competing for money or just being themselves (with a few directions from a script). Regular people often watch 'reality tv' to escape; I know I do. Regular people are also the ones most being impacted by the recession. Television is perhaps one of the cheapest forms of entertainment these days; so families are flocking to their TV's to choose from the pleathora of 'reality' and other musing entertainment available.

Recession based storylines have made their way into some of our favorite shows in the past couple of years. Susan on 'Desperate Housewives' has had to downsize her living accommodations and take on a second (scandalous) job for example.

Now, even reality TV is taking a look at how the recession is taking a toll on average families across the nation.

The Fairy Job Mother is based on a popular British show from the same creators as Supernanny. The show send employment expert Haley Jones to individuals who need to reevaluate the way they are presenting themselves to employers. Jones acts as a job and life coach gets individuals mentally prepared to be accountable for their lives, career and family. Jones is kind of a combination of the supernannies, Dr. Phil, Tony Robbins and Stacey and Clinton from TLC's what not to wear. The show can be seen Thursday at 9 p.m. on Lifetime.

Downsized takes on a more serious tone with the documentary style show which follows families through the recession as they downsize (for lack of a better word) their lifestyle. In one episode we see a family of 9 who is used to taking vacations, going out to dinner and spending summers in their second home adjust after their home goes into foreclosure and their contracting business folds. This one may hit a little closer to home than some of us would like; but it also helps to see others are struggling to stay afloat too during these uncertain times. Downsized can be seen Saturday's at 9 p.m. on the WE channel.

My favorite character this season: Julia Stiles

Most of us know and love Julia Stiles from the 2001 teen flick 'Save the Last Dance'
Stiles has come a long way since her early teenage roles.

I was pleasantly surprised to to see Stiles pop up on Dexter this season as the tortured but strong-willed Lumen Pierce. Dexter fans are always left pondering what other twists and turns can make our palms sweat each season.

Last season's Trinity killer seemed to be the Holy Grail of serial killers. Rita's death shook viewers to the core and left us wondering how will Dexter cope with this one? He is so void of emotion and now he has a young baby and so many deep, dark secrets to grapple with.

At first I thought Lumen was just another character who manages to get in Dexter's way. Little did we know she has an agenda of her own. Dexter and Lumen are teaming up and this can only spell trouble. Dexter is letting Lumen in and even introducing him to Harrison. They are killing together and working as a calculated, evidence free duo seeking justice and revenge.

I like it; but Lumen is a mortal. She is possessed by rage and merely wants revenge on the men who hurt her. What happens when Dexter continues on after Lumen's men are done?

I really hope Julia gets a Emmy nod for her role. It is so much different than any other character she has played. How genius is it for the writers to team Dexter up with someone who feels the same motivation to kill as Dexter?

I don't want to Skate with the Stars...

As Seth and Amy from Saturday Night Live used to say, really....really ABC, 'Skating with the Stars'?

Yes, they are doing it again. The FOX network brought us the dangerous reality show 'Skating with Celebrities' back in 2006, once. It didn't exactly take off.

With the success of 'Dancing With the Stars' ABC has decided to capitalize on the success by bringing us skating with the celebrities. These celebs must really desire some face time and they better have their doctors and plastic surgeons clear their schedules.

Here's the mediocre lineup:
Bethenny Frankel, Real Housewive of New York City and Bravo's Bethenny Getting Married.
Vince Neil, Motley Crue frontman
Jonny Moseley, Olympic skier
Sean Young, actress best known for her role in Bladerunner
Rebecca Budig, Greenlee from All My Children and recently divorced from Bachelor star Bob Guiney
Brandon Mychal Smith, actor known for his role on Phil of the Future

The show will premiere Nov. 22.

Blogger blasts big sitcom stars

The truth is many Americans are fat; but you wouldn't know that by watching American TV-would you? We're used to the Eva Longoria's, Courtney Cox's and Blake Lively's lighting up the screen.

New on CBS this season is the sitcom Mike and Molly and it's doing quite well and will probably be doing better now thanks to Marie Claire blogger Maura Kelly. Kelly, a freelance writer and blogger for MC wrote a posting on Monday titled, "Should 'Fatties' Get a Room? (Even on TV)? 

In the post Kelly dogs the sitcom for premise and admits although she hasn't watched it but wouldn't because she would probably be 'grossed out' by the couple.

The show's characters meet in overeaters anonymous and fall in love. Yes, this is very different than anything we have seen in the sitcom realm. Most shows with weight issues of usually of the reality genre and focus around weight loss rather than weight acceptance.

Kelly ask the audience to weigh on in whether or not they think the fat jokes are too much to handle. Is it funny to be laughing at this 'obese' couple?

As a result of her brutally honest blog Kelly received a lot of grief from the blogosphere. She posted a formal apology under her original posting saying that she never intended to be a bully. Kelly and Marie Claire declined to comment on the segment surrounding the issue on the Today show this morning. Several people have made mention that Kelly has battled anorexia and the posting was unfair considering her own body issues.

The fact is mainstream television is far from diverse. Look at all the CSI's, Law and Order's, primetime drama's; every character fits a mold and they are mostly the molds we like to look at white, thin, fit, blonde, etc. I hope this conversation escalates to a discussion on the bigger picture.

About Audrina...

Audrina Patridge, otherwise known as, the most boring 'reality star' next to Lauren Conrad is off Dancing with the Stars. Two thumbs up for her sincere efforts. She just didn't have the fan base of mothers, their tweeny kids or tea partiers to keep with with the pack.

The worst part of all of this, the reality obsessed network, VH1 has given Snore-drina her own reality show. The show will follow her and her family and focus on Audrina pursuing her 'acting' career.

Conrad is reportedly getting her own show too, but on a different network. Also reported this week Whitney Port's show 'The City' has been cancelled. Finally, some good news.

I must admit I was surprised Audrina was as competent on DWTS as she was and even more surprised voters kept her going. She definitely lacked the sparkly personality viewers like like. Kyle and Rick Fox have this going for them.

So, for those of you who might be somewhat interested in Audrina's life after DWTS, have no fear she will be back next year.

Kanye gets airtime

You've been living under a rock if you're not familiar with the Kanye West/Taylor Swift incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Kanye was outraged when Taylor won the award for Best Female Video. He stormed the stage and took the mic and exclaimed that Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' video was, "One of the best of all time," hinting that Beyonce should have received the moon man.

And, the haters went to it. Kanye was run out of town. Grieving the loss of his mother he took a hint and kind of went into hiding. We didn't hear much of an apology until this month when the rapper went on 'Ellen.' Taylor of course has kept mum because she is so likable and innocent. 

Now, Kanye is back with a new and one could say deep album. MTV, always a glutton for punishment, agreed (along with VH1 and BET, all owned by the same company) to air Kanye's mini-movie titled 'Runaway' featuring 9 tracks of his new album.

The hour long, psychedelic trip, was, well, weird. I don't know how to explain it. I felt like I was on something. If you've ever seen a Stanley Kubrick movie and like it, then you might like 'Runaway'. 

In a live chat with Sway after the hour long music video Kanye explained the symbolism in the colors, the phoenix and the limited dialogue. He also said he hopes that every girl he has ever dated see a part of herself in this video.

I applaud the creativity because we all know MTV doesn't play enough music these days. However, this odd showcase is giving Kanye exactly what he is looking for-airtime. The guy needs to stick to rapping; because I noticed he is also not the most eloquent speaker. His jumbled raps make more sense than his convoluted ramblings.

I like his music and 'Runaway' was a good sneak peek at some of his new beats which I'm sold on (especially the 'Rhianna' one).

Fans love controversy so I'm sure Kanye will be where he wants to be on this one.

You can catch the commercial free verson of 'Runaway' on mtv.com.

Halloween on TV

There wasn't much on last night so I found myself watching a not so current episode of House on the DVR. You will see where I am going with this in a second, I swear. Anyway, 13 is gone and so the gang has set out to replace her. Enter, Vinessa Shaw or Dr. Kelly Benedict.

Anyway, the entire episode I was bothered by her familiar face. Where have I seen her before? I think she had longer hair and was in a scary movie. Well, I was close. Vinessa Shaw played Allison the love interest in Hocus Pocus, one of my favorite Halloween movies. Yes, it's not scary but it is a classic. So, there  you have it a bit of TV trivia for those of you as curious as me.

I love this time of year when all those classic Halloween movies play at all times of day on TV. Hocus Pocus is my personal fave but I'm always game for a slasher movie like Scream or what else but, Halloween.

We should all indulge in a little Halloween on TV. It's good for your blood pressure.

Here are a few goodies running this weekend:

Friday-
Joy Ride (FX) 
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (AMC)

Saturday-
Monster House (Cartoon)
Saw III (SyFy)

Sunday
Identity (SyFy)
Shutter (FX)

If you're looking for some creepy old TV shows, Entertainment Weekly, has a list of the '16 Creepiest TV Shows Ever'


Happy Halloween!

Almost time to add the Coco

So at this every moment there are 18 days, 10 hours, 30 minutes and 9 seconds left until the Conan Show debuts on TBS.

If you can't wait to watch your favorite Ginger he's got a live cam going on his website where fans can sneak a peek at his new set or even catch a glimpse of the legged one.

Conan and his clan have really stepped up their social media game after the whole NBC show down. Millions of loyal fans follow his wit and humor on twitter and on Facebook. He's also got a really active website going. Currently, he is asking fans to vote on who should his first guest. The Pope is leading the way right now.

After some research I did manage to find the tentative lineup of guests right now.

Monday, Nov. 8: Seth Rogen and musical guest Jack White
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Tom Hanks, Jack McBrayer and musical guest Soundgarden
Wednesday, Nov. 10: Jon Hamm, Charlyne Yi and musical guest Fistful of Mercy
Thursday, Nov. 11: Michael Cera, Julie Bowen and comedian Jon Dore

So glad he's coming back.

'Teen Mom' in trouble

Rumors of legal trouble for 'Teen Mom' Amber were circling last week; but after last night's reunion show the topic of domestic violence was a big topic of conversation between host Dr. Drew and Amber and Gary.

This season we saw Amber lash out physically and verbally to her baby's daddy. A segment on the Today show this morning revealed the 'Teen Mom' (we all love to hate) is in some serious trouble with the Department of Child Services as well as the police. In the state of Indiana it is a felony to harm someone in front of a child who is younger than 14. The main issue raise by the Today show was why, when the violence got to such an extreme level (as pictured above) did the MTV crew not step in to diffuse the situation? Members of the MTV crew may also face charges as a result.

Amber's anger became the main focus of her and Gary's storyline this season. They couple are no longer together. Amber is a classic example of someone who was not mature enough to bring a child into the world at age 15. She is a self-proclaimed partyer who dropped out of high school and has yet to obtain her GED. The baby's father Gary has showed much more maturity and poise when dealing with his younger girlfriend and while handling his fatherly duties.

I'll be waiting to see what the outcome of this is but it seems as though the fame associated with the show has caused more drama in some of the girl's lives than if they were left on their loans to make ends meet and raise their babies. This season we also were witness to a domestic situation between Farrah and her mother after a war of words escalated to a physical spat where the police were called. The two were forced to spend time apart and eventually entered counseling to help combat their pre-existing animosities.

No one ever said it was easy being a teen mom. However, MTV can't help the fact that fans are glued to their sets to watch those cute babies and the strong personalities of their mother's.

Next week MTV debuts a new set of teen mom's on the original series that started this whole media obession 'Sixteen and Pregnant.' The audience will be treated to the ups and downs of 9 new expectant teen moms.

Bahahaha!

I forgot to post this yesterday. Is it just me or does anyone else think Bristol Palin should of been a goner on DWTS a long time ago? Instead, poor Mrs. Brady who is really trying and has a great attitude about the competition gets the boot! Please! You are Sarah Palin's daughter and your dancing in a monkey suit on national TV (insert joke here).

Dear America (and you silly Tea Party people) please stop voting for Bristol. Vote for Kyle and Jennifer!!!

'Happy Days' Howard Cunningham has died

Actor Tom Bosley who played the lovable Howard Cunningham on 'Happy Days' has died as a result of lung cancer at age 83.

He always played one of those sweet, funny and iconic father figures on some of our favorite shows. Besides 'Happy Days' you may have spotted him on classic shows such as 'Love Boat', 'Murder She Wrote', 'Perry Mason' and in later years 'That 70's Show.'

Who didn't get nixed on NBC

Yes, it's that time of year again when we find out what new network shows are making the grade. Today NBC is letting us in on their keepers. Not going to lie there are some surprises in the mix.

Making the cut:
*The Event
*Outsourced (this is where I'm shocked)
* Law & Order: Los Angeles

In limbo
*The back 9 episodes of Chuck (come on pleeeeease)
* Undercovers (not shocked)
* Chase (not shocked)

It's obvious NBC is working on revamping and diversifying their primetime schedule after the whole Jay Leno catastrophe.

For the love of TV please end Chuck gracefully!

30 Rock, well, rocks!

I know, I know, I'm a little late on this one; but my roster is very full on Thursdays so I am just now getting caught up on the live version of 30 Rock which aired last week (I know it kind of defeats the whole purpose).

If you like Saturday Night Live you will like 30 Rock. It has the same sharp writing style and humor and how could you not like Tina Fey (she is a wunder madchen)?

It makes sense the gang would attempt a live show since the sitcom they are on it actually about a live variety show. I suspect there will be others because this one went off so well (on the East and West Coast).

There were some great cameos by SNL alums including Chris Parnell, Rachel Dratch and we'll put John Hamm on this list too. Julia Louis Dreyfus played a throw back Liz Lemon. Matt Damon and the Fonz also pop up.

Watch both version (EC and WC) on Hulu.

Brothers & Sisters ...& drama

Talk about a tearjerker, this season of ABC's Brothers & Sisters is brutal. The Walkers sure have had their share of tragedy; but this season takes the cake.

In short, Kitty is mourning the loss of her husband Robert, in a car accident that ended last season. Kitty has run away to a secluded cabin in the woods to seek refuge from her grief and to start over.

Holly is suffering memory loss as a result of the accident; which is naturally putting a strain on her relationship with her husband and daughter. In last night's episode she showed up at Nora's house screaming for William. Nora told Holly William has been dead for five years, and Holly shuts herself in the bathroom and when her fog clears she asks Nora to send her to the hospital.

Saul is coming to terms with his HIV status that he has been hiding for close to 20 years. He is also trying to connect with a new man (7th Heaven's Stephen Collins) who happens to have lost a significant other to the same disease years ago. (outlook not so good).

Rebecca and Justin are now divorced and (SPOILER), although they have been spending time together, Rebecca lands a job in New York and tells Justin that now its her time to grow because he has had his. Sources say Rebecca (aka Emily Van Kamp) will only appear on the first couple of episodes to help transition the storyline.

I haven't heard word on if this is the last season or not; but it is certainly one to tune into. I smell and Emmy or two coming out of it as well.

90210...Housewife style

Yesss, another Real Housewives franchise. Just when you think Bravo can't plant itself in another city it conjures up an impressive circle of housewife frenemies for us to be enamored with.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiere tonight at 10 p.m. on Bravo.

These ladies are about as glitzy and glamy as it gets. The cast includes Kelsey Grammar's soon-to-be ex-wife, Paris Hilton's aunts and a member of the well-known Maloof family (owners of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas).

Not sure who the trouble maker is yet but there's always at least one.

Stop, collaborate and listen...

Yes, Ice is back with (not a brand new invention, but) a new TV show. Rob Van Winkle or the artist formerly known as Vanilla Ice is now a rapper turned home improvement specialist.

His new show 'The Vanilla Ice Project' premieres tonight on the DIY network. According to the shows website Rob brings 15 years of home improvement expertise to a 700,000 mansion. Each week Rob and his coworkers tackle a new home improvement project. Well, I guess we know how Mr. Ice supported  himself after his 'one hit wonder' success.

Rob's look is a little different than most of us remember from the 90's. He's covered in tattoos, has a gotee and comes off a little rough around the edges. Those us of reality junkies remember his stint on the Surreal Life on VH1; but other than that he's been absent from mainstream pop culture.

The Do-It-Yourself network is a step below HGTV and why not give Vanilla Ice a sweet home improvement project in a in mansion to boost ratings. I'll be tuning in.

We no longer have a 'Situation'

Michael 'the Situation' Sorrentino has left the building. Escaping the Dancing with the Stars guillotine was Briston Palin (damn!) and Kurt Warner (the only football player to not be able to hack it!).

Let this be a lesson to all of you, even six pack abs can't save you from elimination.

We won't have to miss the good old sitch too long. The third season of Jersey Shore will probably hit the air in the spring and there are still a few more episodes of season 2. You can also channel your inner Situation with a Halloween costume or perhaps a workout video so you too can have your own fabulous abs.

Bones at the beach

No for real, bones at the beach with maggots jumping off them. We'll get to that later because first I want to point out that last night's hilarious episode of Bones was Jersey Shore themed. Anybody notice how everything is Jersey Shore themed these days! Halloween costumes, bobble heads, college parties, Tuesday nights at the bar and now a primetime series, which is pretty sufficient on its' own without needing to rip off a reality show from cable?

I'm a little late on the Bones train as we are already at season 5; but nonetheless I'm watching it and enjoying.

The series is generally sprinkled with humor, but last night was outright ridiculous. Bones referred to guidos as a tribe and attempted to communicate with them using their lexicon. Booth and Bones are called the JS when a guido's decomposing body is found in the dunes. The corpse is rotting at a rapid rate because of all the 'male beauty products' on the body and the maggots eating the body are jumping up and down on it because they were exposed to red bull. How stereotypical!

Even if you're not a fan of Bones this one was worth watching. Check it out on Hulu or on the Fox site.

The episode was well timed too as the real Jersey Shore was on MTV at 10 p.m.

Cutthroat is right!

Just when you thought there couldn't be anymore challenges MTV scrapes up some washed up Real World stars and some eager web fans looking for their 15 minutes and voila you get The Challenge: Cutthroat.

At this point I am too far removed from the cycles to know who is who. I watch the Real World so I know those folks but the fresh meat throws me off because they are instantly mean acting as though they've earned their place on the competition.

Cutthroat promises to be the most hardcore challenge yet. On last night's premiere they crew was dropped off in the dark and ordered by trusty host TJ Lavin to ruuuuun. So off they went into the dark night where they arrived at a sweet castle they will call home for the next couple weeks. The living arrangements are by far the best perk in these things (same goes for Real World).

The gang's first challenge was to enter a room full of tear gas to uncover the combination to locked boxes outside. Not going to lie, it was pretty hard to watch. There was snot, coughing and puking involved, mmm. The group was broken down into teams red, blue and gray. Red and blue did not do so hot because of group dynamic so they were sent packing to the elimination known as 'Gulag' because of the Czech Republic back drop. Brandon and Camila came out on Top and Derek and Emilee were sent home. Shocker!! (really).

Per usual the cast is peppered with some cookoos and then there are your trusty challenges and then there are you duds. Allow me to break it down.

Oldies: Brad (RW: San Diego), Derrick (RR: Xtreme) , Katie (RR: The Quest), Johnny (RW: Key West), Jen (RW: Denver), Eric (Fresh Meat), Abram (RR: South Pacific)

Goodies: Chet (RW: Brooklyn), Emily (RW: DC), Sarah (RW: Brooklyn), Dunbar (RW: Sydney)

Disposables: Shauvon (RW:Sydney), Emilee (RW: Cancun), everyone else I didn't name, because I don't really know who they are.

Locos: Paula 'Walnuts' (RW: Key West), Ty (RW: DC), Tyler (RW: Key West), Derek (RW: Cancun)

If I'm hurting for something to watch on a Wednesday night at 10 p.m. or I'm doing nothing on a lazy weekend afternoon I'll tune in.

Lynch should bring laughs

Last week's season premiere of Saturday Night Live was eh, so I am excited to see what Glee's Jane Lynch has to bring to the table this week. There's bound to be a Glee spoof, and I'm guessing it will probably be in the monologue. She is one of those ladies who makes me laugh just by looking at her (No offense Jane).

Hopefully the newbies will have more of a presence too.

Yessss, so happy SNL is back!

No Ordinary Family...no big deal

If you are a fan of Dexter then you were totally heartbroken at the end of last season when Rita, Dexter's beloved wife and father of his new baby, was found bleeding out in a bathtub. Well you know why Rita had to die? To show up on the crappy new ABC show, No Ordinary Family. What a career move, go from a leading role on a top rated cable award winner to a medicore, hokey series with the possibility of cancellation on a regular network.

ABC has Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy going for them. That's about it.

Rita was Dexter's rock. Word has it she will appear in flashback; but what good does that do us! Now Dexter is going to go off the deep end.

Now Rita (aka Julie Benz) has been thrown into a family which looks nothing like her. Have you seen the children. The premise of the is that thanks to some kind of scientific mix up the family now all has super powers. Stephanie (aka Julie), the mom, has super speed, the dad, Michael Chiklis, has super strength and the daughter can read minds and the son is super smart. And because it is TV mom is an executive at a science research firm, dad is a police sketch artist and the kids are whiny adolescents.

For now they are all getting acquainted with their new powers; but I don't know if we will get time to see them actually start using them to fight crime and stop bad guys because I think this one is going to be canceled.

I'm Cho (ked) up that it was Margaret and not Bristol!

It's Cho bad funny lady Margaret Cho is the latest victim of the DWTS ax. Okay, I'll stop with the puns and seriously say she was at least trying. It is also too bad she has to depart right after her performance dedicated to gay teenagers in light of the series of suicides happening on college campuses. Cho has long been an advocate for gay rights and it is an important topic to raise awareness of right now.

You could tell Margaret has really enjoyed herself unlike the miserable and banal Bristol Palin. Palin must go (she will go next week if you ask me). Her performance showed little to no improvement but in her words (and it quote), 'It was well.' She can't even form sentences properly so why did we think she can dance. She is obviously a little uptight because the audience has put a microscope in the hopes her mother will make an appearance (which she has).

More shocking is that Audrina is a top scorer. The girl has zero personality but she's getting 7's and 8's on the dancefloor. Who knew?!

My money is still on Jennifer Grey or Kyle Massey (he's adorable!).

I must digress...to football

I told you I watch everything. I don't mind football but I was mildly distracted by their bright pink accessories yesterday. We see this all the time. Professional teams rock arm bands, special edition hats and even colorful bats to support certain causes.

My one gripe-why does the pink stuff usurp all other cancer awareness? Sure, pink looks great, it pops, it grabs your attention, but is it the leading killer of women, no.

Don't get me wrong, I fully support charity, cancer awareness and fundraisers and I love the color pink. I just don't understand why pink wins. September was ovarian and prostate cancer awareness month, where were the teal cleats, bats, hats, jackets and logos?

It was almost like I had infrared vision that detected all shades on pink. I couldn't stop looking at all the accessories, towels, cleats, paint on the field, fans, jackets, water bottles and the list goes on. Viewers can even go on and bid on signed pink paraphernalia. 

Every now and then you would see a player not sporting the pink kicks (Not sure why). And call me Joan Rivers but how horrible did the pink look with San Fran's uniforms. Bleh. Clash much?

That is my rant of the day. Feel free to comment if you have an answer as to why everything is always pink?

Grey's Anatomy is broken

At the start of last season I proclaimed I was done with Grey's Anatomy but then they had one of the most phenomenal season finales I've ever seen. So naturally I had to tune in to see the aftermath and post traumatic stress.

Well, the doctors are a mess and my patience are wearing thin. This season they've nabbed James Tupper, former Anne Heche flame and MD on my beloved canceled show Mercy. He plays Dr. Andrew Perkins (no relation) and he comes in as a trauma specialist to work with the doctors after the shooting ordeal. He clears everyone but Meredith, who had a miscarriage the day of the incident, for surgery. Big mistake.

Derek is driving fast and taking chances. Meredith leaves him in jail to try and teach him a lesson.

Alex is walking around with a bullet lodged in his chest. Finally, Miranda tricks him and takes it out.

Lexi is suffocating because McSteamy is babying her. Bring on dramatic GA monologue.

And, even worse is Christina, who last season helped saved Derek's life. She is now suffering from severe post traumatic stress disorder. She collapsed on the floor in the operating room. We'll see where this brings her; but her and Owen are not a good pair if you ask me. She gives Owen the ring back but Meredith tells her to go back to him and he vows to not leave her behind.

How will the characters ever make it out this ptsd fog? I'm hoping things get better and more light hearted.

Teen Mom was a tearjerker

Everyone including the teen moms are surprised at what a run away hit their gestational drama has been.

Things are getting even more intense in season 3 as we delve into more about these young girls' personal lives. This week's episode was mainly focused on Farrah and Amber.

Farrah is having trouble making ends meet so she reaches out to Sophia's father's family in the hope of obtaining social security funds. Sophia's father died in a car accident and she never go to meet him. His family and Farrah's family did not support their relationship. This is the first season Farrah open up about her struggles and breaks down over the death of Derek. It's extremely sad, especially when Derek's sister agree to meet with Farrah and gives Sophia a photo album of her dad. The sister agrees to take a paternity test; so I hope all works out for Farrah because she is really trying to create a good life for her daughter.

Amber is a different story. She is so young and so naive and she is not making good choices for her daughter Leah. This week, again, she fights with Gary in front of Leah and hits him numerous times. MTV constantly aired PSA's about domestic violence during commercial breaks in a conscious effort to let their young audience know this is not acceptable behavior. Amber needs to get things under control. She was clearly too young to have a child. I hope she gets the help she needs.

Though this show is widely popular I hope it is convincing young girls to not have babies during this important period of their lives.

There has also been some backlash because each of the four girls has appeared on the cover of some magazines to tell their stories. You can't blame them for trying to make some extra money for their children (though I think we all know how Amber uses her money-tan much?).  What do you think? Is MTV exploiting these young girls?

Bye bye Bolty

They are starting to weed out the weaklings. Another old man was sent packing on last night's Dancing with the Stars.  For some reason I was hoping that based on his silky smooth voice and romantic music he might be light as air out on the dance floor. Wrong, he was as stiff as a board.

Brandy also fell to the bottom. Is it me or is she a diva? Newsflash Brandy, it's not 1999, it's 2010 and you've gone through some hard times, be a dear and kill them with kindness. You need the votes. Maksim better kick her butt.

And, whyyyy is Briston Palin getting votes? I have a conspiracy theory.

Next week Margaret's got to go.

Also, I'm loving Kyle. I can't get enough.

And they're off! Amazing Race in your face...

I've been saying for too many years now that my sister and I are going to try out for the Amazing Race. Maybe one day, but for now I'm content with watching it on Sundays.

Thanks to Youtube the best part of the first episode was revealed a few weeks early and could be found all over the newsfeed on Facebook. Friends Brooke and Claire go the the watermelon challenge, however, the task of launching watermelons at knight's armor literally backfires and the small watermelons goes flying into Claire's face. It is quite possibly one of the worst things I've ever seen. However, Brooke gives her a pep talk after and tells her she must continue. They don't call it the Amazing Race for nothing.





This year's cast is pretty fresh looking. You have your couples, best friends, doctors, father and son (and supposed internet sensations), beach volleyball players, Miss Kentucky and her dad and singers (aka the nerds).

The most unique pair is a biological mother and daughter who recently reunited. Andie became pregnant as a teenager and gave her daughter Jenna up for adoption. The two recently reconnected and decided to spend quality time together on the Amazing Race. This should be interesting because they admit they don't know each other well and have only met in person several times before being selected for the race. I wish them luck this is quite the task to take on with a perfect stranger.

SPOILER ALERT: Ron and Tony are the first to go. Turns our their brains and their friendship didn't cut it.

Saturday Night Lame

Every time an absurd news story breaks I wait on pins and needles to see how Saturday Night Live is going to handle it. In the summer months, when the show is on hiatus, I am sad whenever there is a missed opportunity for satire.

Well, Saturday Night Live came back Saturday with host Amy Poehler and the headline-making musical guest Katy Perry.

Poehler was mediocre. She was never as funny as her Second City counterpart Tina Fey.

And now for a segment I like to call 'Highs and lows':

Highs:
Justin Timberlake made several appearances, the best one being 'Actor II Actor' with Andy Sanberg. Andy asks him when he is going to make music again which prompts just to rip his mic off and walk away. Andy replies 'People just want to dance again!'

Weekend update. It was nice to have two anchors left.

Bronx Beat featuring Katy Perry doing a lowcut Elmo shirt. Very scandelous and the jokes were endless.

Lows:
The digital short. Step up your short game Sanberg! Boogerman, really!

Tiny hats

The Mosque commercial. It was slightly insensitive to say the least and at the last minute you realize the writers made it a political ad to help curb the backlash.

The first one out of the gate is always rough. It was good to see some old cast members back (Fallon, Rudolph, Fey); but they better step up their game. They've trimmed the fat, introduced 4 new talented cast members, and now its' time to make me laugh.

Glee does Britney

Yeeeessss, next week Glee with be doing a Britney Spears episode and the best part is Britney is in it! I can no longer contain my excitement because I love Britney Spears. I've seen her in concert twice, own all her cd's and can sing all her songs word for word.

It should be a fabulous circus. And, I sure hope it trumps the Lady Gaga episode, which in my opinion, was just eh.

Looking for something to watch?

If your DVR is not as clogged as mine these days and you are looking to step up your TV game then check out Entertainment Weekly's list of '21 New TV Shows.'

If you ask me this looks like a lineup of shows that you can expect to get canceled.

I haven't watched a single one on the list. Have you? Let me know what you think.

The Hoff is history (already and again)

I have to admit I didn't even see this one coming. Even the Hoff didn't. He was a little stiff but I've seen worse. I thought for sure Margaret Cho might be a goner. Her performance was straight up goofy. I think this just proves the Hoff doesn't have the same popularity here as he does in Deutschland. First he gets the boot from America's Got Talent then he gets the first ax on DWTS (ouch!).
Next to go...Bristol or Margaret!

Tuesday TV

Can you tell I'm excited new TV is up and running by the frequency of my blog posts?

For those of you who don't have a schedule in front of you, here is a look at what's new tonight.


8 p.m.
Glee-FOX
Biggest Loser-NBC
Dancing with the Stars Results Show-ABC

9 p.m.
NCIS-CBS
Raising Hope-FOX (a dysfunctional family welcomes a new baby)

9:30 p.m.
Running Wilde-FOX (Kerri Russell and Will Arnett)

The Most Inappropriate Reality Shows Of All Time

Confession, I've watched 5 out of 12 of the 'Most Inappropriate Reality Shows of All Time'.

I choose to plead the fifth on which ones.

I can think of a few I'd like to add to this list.

1. Rock of Love
2. Dating in the Dark
3. Bad Girls Club

Please feel free to add to my list below.

New tonight!

Tonight's the big night! Lots of new shows are starting up again and I'm about to get real busy (and by real busy I mean sitting on the couch between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. taking notes for my blog!).

Here's whats on tap tonight:
8 p.m.
Chuck-NBC
House-FOX
How I Met Your Mother-CBS

9 p.m.
Castle- ABC
Hawaii Five-0-CBS

(These are my picks anyway. I'm also figuring out how to work Gossip Girl, 90210 and Weeds into the mix. Wish me luck!).

Dear GMA,

Do you have a knack for being brutally honest? Do you often dish out advice to your friends, family or even strangers even if they don't ask for it? Well, Good Morning America might have a job for you!

Second highest rated morning show is looking to spice up their morning segments and reach their online audience.

The 'Dear GMA' contest is seeking an online guru. To enter you must write a 300 word essay explaining why you would be good for the job as well as answer a series of questions online and include a photo. Easy enough right. Viewers will vote on who they think is best for the job. The full-time position is expected to be filled by early next year.

Good luck if you enter.



It's a fresh idea. I sure sick of some of those cheesy segments the morning shows keep on loop. This one is kind of like the modern Dear Abby.

Week of winners

On reality television everyone is a winner right? Well kind of, some get other TV roles, some get book deals or magazine cover or modeling jobs; but the real winners get a sweet check, and an all expenses paid publicity tour.

This week featured some big reality show finales and some big winners and some unlucky losers. Then again, the other great thing about reality shows is sometimes the runners-up make out big or better than the actual winner.

Here’s a round up of the big wins.

America’s Got Talent: In an upset Michael Grimm, a crooner who won the audience with his rendition of ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’, beat out little Jackie Evancho who previously wowed the masses with her mature and melodic opera voice. Maybe Ellen will sign Jackie to her record label; she likes to scoop of the youngsters who are talented beyond their years.

Grimm gets a million dollars; which he says he will use to buy his grandparents a home because they lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. He will also get to tour on the America’s Got Talent Tour.

Top Chef: Apparently the announcement of winner Kevin Sbraga as winner of Top Chef: Washington DC was not much of surprise. Apparently, Bravo blew the lid of this one an hour before the show. Sbrago along Ed Cotton and Durham, Connecticut native, Angelo Sosa were the final three left standing.

Sbraga a New Jersian (man they make great reality show personalities) will will receive a $125,000 cash prize and a showcase at Aspen's Annual Food & Wine Classic.

And last but not least (well maybe least)

Big Brother: Hayden Moss, a 24-year-old college student won the $500,000 prize thanks to the 4 to 3 vote. Congratulations you weren’t too over dramatic or conniving to get the ax. Do we even care who wins Big Brother 12?! No, not really.

The VMA's featuring the usual suspects

Turn on the radio and you're likely to hear Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Rhianna, Kei$ha, Taylor Swift or one of the many hip hop crooners such as Usher, Bruno Mars or B.O.B on loop. Those are pretty much the only artists making the rounds at last night's MTV Video Music Awards. Yawn.

Chelsea Handler stepped up at the first female host in around 10 years; too bad she isn't funny. I might be one of the only girls I know who finds her dry and irritating. She did, however, encourage guests and award recipients to be on their worst behavior. That failed, unless you take great offense to Lady Gaga's meat dress.


The 2010 VMA's were not the craziest to date but there were some good parts. Eminem is back and he opened the show with a powerful performance with a surprise appearance from Rhianna (who was slightly off key). Too bad Eminem bailed to go perform on the East Coast with Jay-Z. I would've liked to see him humbly accept his awards.

Bieber blew the young ladies away with his outside performance. That kid can dance. Bieb's mentor Usher blew the ladies away inside with this major choreography.


Taylor Swift seemed petrified to be on stage again after last year's Kanye catastrophe. Her song was good; but Kanye's was better. He toasted all the 'scumbags'. Both Swift and West had hidden messages behind their performances; but what I think we were all waiting for was for the two of them to appear on stage together.

It's pretty clear the VMA's are all in good fun. I get sick of the favoritism but I tune in for the performances. Maybe I'm getting old but I remember the days where rock bands used to scale the stage apparatus and Britney Spears used to wear snakes.

Here's a roundup of the winners:


Collaboration: Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce, "Telephone"

Female video: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Male video: Eminem, "Not Afraid"

Hip-hop video: Eminem, "Not Afraid"

New artist: Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris, "Baby"

Pop video: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Rock video: 30 Seconds to Mars, "Kings and Queens"

Dance music video: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Art direction: Florence and the Machine, "Dog Days Are Over"

Choreography: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Cinematography: Jay Z and Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind"

Direction: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Editing: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Special effects: Muse, "Uprising"

Breakthrough video: The Black Keys, "Tighten Up"

Video of the year: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Courtesy of the AP

This little girl can sing!

I don't watch America's Got Talent too often; but 10-year-old Jackie Evancho caught my eye on a night when nothing else was on. This little girl sings opera like she is a 30-year-old woman. It's beautiful, and if you know me you know I do not really enjoy watching people sing. She received the most votes and has made it to the top 10 finalists.

Stay tuned but I think she's a shoe-in. 

See you later Danielle Staub

Another one bites the dust. Danielle Staub announced last night on Part 2 of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion show that she will be exiting one of the most popular series of the franchise.

This news broke a few weeks ago as Danielle made headlines when she announced she is now part of the gay community. It's fair to say that Staub is one of the most hated housewives and has had several blow outs with each of the housewives on and off camera.

I'm not sure I will miss her and I'm excited to see who they will replace her with. I really hope that Kim G doesn't move into the open slot. She is a whole lot of drama herself.

The lives of the housewives seem to be in shambles right now. The franchise is falling apart. Last week Real Housewife of DC, Kat Ommanney, announced her divorce from her well-known Whitehouse photographer husband. Her book deal is on hold as the ending to her storybook life has changed.

Teresa Guidice, of the New Jersey cast, is facing fraud charges after hiding some $250,000 from authorities when declaring bankruptcy.

Lynne Curtin, of the OC cast, is not coming back either. It is unclear if this was her decision of Bravo's. She claims to be pursuing other endeavors.

Staub also claims she has a variety of options at the present time. We'll see how these reality darlings can parlay their entertainment careers into something lucrative other than a skincare line or a Playboy deal (Yes the Whitehouse crasher is set to appear).

The Beverly Hills series begins Oct. 12.

Dancing duds

The moment some of us have been waiting for is finally here. The new cast of Dancing with the Stars was announced last night and boy its a bust.

Here is the rundown:

Audrina Patridge- Aka the first one to be voted offs claim to fame is she played second fiddle to Lauren Conrad on the hills and dated a boy named Justin Bobby.

Brandy-Used to be a good singer. Went through some tough times after getting in a texting while driving accident, which ended up killing a woman. I assume she is back to revive her career because her VH1 show with her creepy brother isn't doing it.

Bristol Palin-Oh brother. All I have to say is thank goodness it is her and not Levi. I betcha we will see Sarah Plain in the audience.

David Hasselhoff-He left America's Got Talent to come show us he doesn't really have any himself. Let's hope they don't serve cocktails and hamburgers in the Green Room.

Florence Henderson-Aka Mrs Brady. They have to fill their older woman/cougar quota.

Jennifer Grey-Nobody puts baby in the corner! Let's see if she can hold her own without Patrick Schwayze.

Kurt Warner-And there's your football player quota.

Kyle Massey-There's your random actor quota.

Margaret Cho-Let's hope her dancing is more funny than she is.

Michael Bolton-This could be good. Maybe he will do the rhumba to one of his own sweet songs.

Mike Sorrentino-Aka 'The Situation'. Oh Marone! This guy is everywhere. I'm sure he will ham it up and based on his abdominal structure and club going lifestyle I don't doubt he can dance.

Rick Fox-He's is indeed a fox; but he might be too tall to Tango.

So there you have it. The show starts Sept. 20. Put on your dancing shoes.

Excellent Emmy's

Usually, the Emmy's and most award shows really don't draw in a large audience. For most, the red carpet is really the most impressive part.

However, I love TV and award shows so I was fully engaged in the two hour red carpet coverage and three hour show last night.

The best part of the show this year was host Jimmy Fallon. He really added something new to the show with his hilarious Glee inspired opening and guitar strumming segues.

The worst part of the show was Jewel's unrecorded song that accompanied the In Memoriam portion of the show. This is usually a very touchy portion of the show but I was extremely distracted by the high pitched noises coming out of Jewel's mouth.

Along with the best and worst parts of the show there were also the best and worst dressed actors and actresses.

Best dressed male: Ryan Murphy-Glee director

Worst dressed male: Ty Burrell-Modern Family

Best dressed female: Jewel, Sofia Vergara

Worst dressed female: This one is pretty hard. Here's my list: January Jones, Kim Kardashian, Kate Gosselin, Glen close, Anna Paquin and Emily Deschanel.

The theme of this year seemed to be the unexpected or underdog. It seemed that some really well deserving actors finally got what they have worked so hard for.

I was happy to see Claire Danes win for Temple Grandin. It was even more exciting to see the real Temple Grandin there.

The guys from Breaking Bad, Brian Cranston, and Aaron Paul, finally got accolades for their under the radar breakout performances.

Despite being nominated consecutive years and winning other awards in the meantime, Kyra Sedgwick, finally got an Emmy for The Closer (ironically as the show comes to a close).

I don't know about you but all this TV talk has got me excited for mid-September when all the new shows start!

Who are you picks for best and worst dressed? Put your answers below.

Top TV blogs

I can't be exclusive and I've learned from the best. On an almost daily basis I frequent many pop culture websites. I read other TV blogs and get the scoop on everybody from Miley Cyrus to Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Here are my picks for some of the best TV insider blogs and sites:

Popeater.com-It's not a blog but  it carries all your top TV headlines and aggregates juicy gossip from all the top celebrity infotainment websites.


TV Squad- This blog has all the must-know breaking TV news. The site is setup very similar to Mashable.com in that it gives readers a couple of preview paragraphs and a running list of all the hot stories. Like all good blogs it has lots of video and external links.

Watch with Kristin- Kristen Dos Santos is an E! correspondent and she appears to have a lot of inside schools as she shares on air on E! news by flashing her cell phone and reading directly out of her email. Kristin is good for viewer advisories and plot gossip on your favorite shows.


Tuned In: Time Magazine TV critic, James Poniewozik, offers a lot of good critique on some of our favorite shows. The man is a seasoned couch potato. He's good for a recap or suggestions about what you should be watching. 

The Ausiello Files- This Entertainment Weekly's TV blogger extraordinaire. Here is where you will get the biggest scoops of them all, thanks to EW's privy to all things entertainment. Ausiello keeps us updated on preview's, spoiler alerts, guest stars and anything else you want to know about your favorite guilty pleasures.

Oh my gosh are you watching Tosh.0?

There's nothing like a viral video to get you laughing. There are millions of videos floating around the web and thanks to Comedy Central's Tosh.0 (real name  we don't have to worry about weeding through them ourselves; he picks the best and shares them with us Wednesday's at 10:30 p.m.

What a job, the guy stands in front of a green screen and runs down the top or most random web games of the week. It's a very similar setup to E!'s The Soup hosted by Joel McHale.

My favorite segment of the show is called 'web redemption'. Tosh shows us an epic fail caught on tape then he invites the subjects to redeem themselves on air once again. Hilarity often ensues.

This show has definitely made it onto my DVR series recordings.

You can catch a lot of clips on Hulu. For now here's a sampling.

Tosh.0
Beach Flip
www.comedycentral.com
Tosh.0 Videos Daniel Tosh Web Redemption

Do Dexter if you dare...

Admit it, people love crime, murder, deviance and mystery. That is why shows like CSI, NCIS, Law and Order and Dexter are so popular.

I'm normally not a sucker for those formulaic episodic drama's; but Showtime's Dexter is different. Though I must advise those prone to a weak stomach that this may not be the best programming for your health. Also, if you tend to have nightmare's or still believe in the boogey man, watch something funny like a rerun of Golden Girls or Fresh Prince before bed.

Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter specialist for the Miami Metro Police Department. Ironic, because by night he is  serial killer who collects blood samples from each of his victim's and stores them inside his air conditioner.

Without giving much away, Dexter was adopted by a Miami police officer after he was found abandoned at a crime scene. Harry, his adoptive father, knew Dexter was different and spent his life trying to help Dexter control his urges. Harry lives on in the show through flashbacks and as the episodes progress we learned just how bad Dexter urges really are. Dexter works with his adoptive sister Deb who is a mediocre detective. He often helps her solve her cases. Dexter lives an rather ordinary life, he works hard, has a girlfriend and even brings in donuts to his co-workers.

When Dexter first aired I was intrigued; I watched the first two episodes and gave up. What a mistake. Michael C. Hall has won a ton of awards for playing the serial killer who kills killers. Critics and fan's have made the show a winner.

Four seasons later I was challenged with watching the entire first season on DVD. I love a good challenge; and now I really like Dexter.

Season one starts off slow but it sure doesn't end that way. I have less than a month to work my way through 3 more seasons so I can watch the Sept. 26 premiere of season 5.

The Bachelor Pad is bad

Did you expect a show called Bachelor Pad (which you know is a spin-off of ABC's Bachelor and Bachelorette) to be good? However, I've lost four hours of my life to this garbage thus far.

In a nutshell: Cast off's from past seasons of network TV's biggest matchmaking failure franchise co-habitate in a Malibu mansion and complete challenges to earn immunity and dates with other contestants. The grand prize is your standard $250,000 grand however, producers hope some contestants will get distracted by love and choose the proverbial love over money. How sweet (and yes they do).

There are rose ceremonies and hosts Chris Harrison and Melissa Rycroft instigate competitors during challenges.

The show can easily be described as a hybrid of Survivor, the Real World/ Road Rules Challenge and well of course the Bachelor (ette). And, maybe a little good old fashioned Blind Date. 

Last night the girls led off the pie eating challenge. It was to say the least very unappetizing. The challenge required contestants to eat a pie without their hands, much like at a state fair. However, the girls donned bikins and the men came shirtless. The girls puked and the guys used their own techniques including dipping their hair in the pie to soak up the liquid (barf). Tenley was uber dramatic but came in second.

So, if you are hankering for beautiful people, big personalities, drama, romance and deception you're in for a treat.

Woohoo Weeds!

I might have just let out a woohoo in the office because I am so excited Showtime's Weeds is back tonight. I've missed my favorite not remotely close to perfect mom, Nancy.

Last season ended with a huuuuge cliffhanger as Shane knocked the nasty, bad, beautiful PR lady Pilar into the pool and Nancy was once again left to do severe damage control. I'm more concerned for Nancy's safety now more than ever.

I'll be watching this one live tonight at 10.

My beef with the boys (of Entourage)

As you recall I was super excited about the season 7 kickoff back in June, however, my excitement has simmered as the boys of Entourage are loosing their 'it' factor.

Rumors are rampant on the internet that next summer (which is season 8) will be the last for Vince and his crew. I have to say this is no surprise especially as I talk to other fans of the show who are also less than impressed with the gang.

My fanhood dimmed when Vince was given the role as Nick in the modern big screen version of The Great Gatsby. The movie poster hangs in E's office; but yet we never saw a glimpse of Vince on set. What gives? He actually lands a serious role and we get nothing. Then he digresses and takes some macho action role in a B-flick where he does his own stunts and we are supposed to be impressed. He's never going to get an Oscar.

Five reasons the curtain needs to close:
1. Turtle still doesn't have a day job.
2. Lloyd finally became an agent.
3. Ari is getting closer and closer to a heart attack every episode.
4. E and Sloan are getting hitched and they will live happily ever after.
5. Vince is dating an adult film star.

Enough said. All good HBO shows last between 5 and 8 season.

I want my Fall TV!

The days are getting shorter, the night air is cooler and vacation season is winding down. You know what that means? The Fall TV lineup is approaching! I don't mind the summer hiatus; and there are always a couple good fillers for the moment.

However, I need time to prepare my DVR for the deluge of new and old programming. I need to clear conflicts, weeds out the winners from losers and prioritize my viewing schedule. Oh yeah, I don't mess around.

For those of you who are having the same anxieties check out TV Guide's handy dandy Fall schedule to get your programming squared away.

There are too many shows that I am looking forward to to even try and list. I will keep you updated on the good the bad and just plain bad.