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.