Thoughts on Striking...

See, I get it.

I do.

I think it sucks because it's the middle of the television season and fans are getting left in the lurch. Shows are hitting their stride, mid-story, and it's possible the viewers will have to wait over a year for seasonal conclusions to already scarce shows (LOST), while baited with the promise of an upswing from faulty stories in others (Heroes). Nevermind the super quick shut down of favorites like The Office, teasing its best table read EVER!

I may go insane.

Not that I think the actors and writers and directors are using this as an excuse for vacation because they don't want to be at work, churning out episodes. If there's anything I learned from my short time in Hollywood, it's that those people are workaholics - seriously. To a fault.

I think the cast and crew is as sad about Dunder-Mifflin sitting empty as I am. Well, probably more when it comes to crew, because let's face it, this strike is NOT good for the grips and the PAs and all the other hardworking little guys making a living on set.

But if there's anything I love, it's a display of solidarity.

My husband is in the entertainment industry, so I know what residuals mean and why they're important. If someone tried selling his CD's or posting their songs on iTunes and left them out of the cut, I'd be there with my own picket sign (even though I think I'd be the only one - have musicians ever gone on strike?), knocking on the proverbial door.

So, yeah, I think the writer's deserve their cut because it's true, in a few years, New Media and the Internet will be an even bigger monster in this industry than they are now. It's strange to me that TV and Movie scribes aren't automatically figured into the deal, because without them, we wouldn't have television. No company would spend millions of dollars in advertising funds for a slot during NBC's Thursday night because characters as ingenious as Dwight Schrute and Veronica Mars would be figments of our imagination (aren't they kind of anyway), LOST would be nothing but a word normally printed in lower case letters, we'd never have heard the charming tale of Ned the Piemaker, and Prime Time wouldn't exist.

Writers ARE television.

Sure, they're important for movies, but TV is the writer's medium. They produce it, they live it, they star in it, they ... write it. The director doesn't get the glory because he comes in for one episode and leaves. It's the guys and girls in the writer's room, under a florescent light at 3 a.m. who run the show - and they do deserve to be compensated.

So, I get it.

I support the strike - what it stands for - 100%.

Still, while I KNOW it's not about greed - it's NOT - if I'm totally honest, there's this little nagging voice in the back of my brain that's kind of annoyed because the average writer in Hollywood makes about $200,000 a year (putting them in something like the top 1% of earning elite in this country) and the ones who are between jobs, working sporadically, make around $62,000 a year (almost twice the average national salary). Granted, Hollywood is an unpredictable place, and a few years from now, that once viable writer may need to live off their residuals while they look for work with the rest of us Regular Joes, so I can't really begrudge them at all - but I can't feel totally sorry for them either, when I'm living with a struggling musician and trying to find a job! Of course, it's people like me, obsessed with the Hollywood product, that make it the norm for salaries in that industry to inflate past people like teachers and social workers, so I can't get too upset can I?

No, dang it, I can't!

Get me the AMPTP, I want my TV back!!!

Heroes: Season 2, Chapter 5

HEROES

Season 2, Chapter 5
Fight or Flight

A random snapshot and thoughts...

1. Riddle me this, Mohinder. Why the hell did you take Molly to The Company? Not your best move. And then, you're sent to investigate Monica? Wha...huh?

2. So, Matt's daddy is a freakin' weirdo. I mean, yikes! But was he giving us a little foreshadowing of Parkman's future? And why do they have the same power, or derivative thereof?

3. Peter - You're goobing me out.

4. What is with Scarface!Nathan? Huh? HUH?

5. So Nikki has the virus, turned herself in and is going to do it with Mohinder. Wait, was the last part not in the episode?

People/Things I'm bored with...

1. Monica. I really thought her power was going to be awesome catering. As a Food Network junkie, I'd prefer it.

2. Again, they weren't in the episode tonight, but seriously, I'm jumping on board with the, "Maya and her brother are the new Nikki/Paulo" train. Most exciting thing I've seen in regard to them was Sylar's promise to kill them in next week's preview.

3. Ando. *yawn*

4. The really bad accents in Ireland.

5. Micah and his super reasoning skills. What kid would have made that association about Monica, with or without the comic book? I know, I know... he's a genius. Fine, I'll give it to him... but right now, that whole family is taxing my attention span.

Things I want...

1. And Elle/Sylar face off. (It makes me a little giddy that KB and Zach are such cute friends offscreen, great chemistry already - so I can only imagine how well they'd play off one another ONscreen.)

2. Sark in present day. Feudal Japan has to go.

3. Bear to stop flying around with Peter Pan. (Not in this episode, but just weighing on my mind.)

Best in show...

Oh, Kristen, how I love you. I mean, your electricity looked totally fake, but that has nothing to do with your skills. And sure, the dialogue lacks that snappy, quippy, super smart quality us Veronica Mars fans are so used to (and missing terribly), but again, you're working with the words you're given. It's the facial expressions, the voice - so much played in so few scenes. Loved the switch from merciless vixen, "I killed him, what's the big deal?" to petulant and childlike (total voice change and everything), "What if I promise not to..." All the interviews I've read and seen were totally true. I saw the loose canon, loving her power and the pain, alongside the girl who's trying to please, to get the job done. Kristen Bell, hero and girl genius. Layers, people, it's about layers! Cannot wait to see what Elle gives us next. And I'm wondering, just a little bit, if Veronica is already on your trail.

P.S. Who's your daddy? No. Really. Who's your daddy... the one on the phone?

House Keeping with Pilots

Hello all. You'll be glad to know I'm on the brink of entering the world of 24. Netflix is sending me the last available Entourage disk tomorrow - and until the new season is out on DVD, I must move forward! In the meantime, I'm doing a bit of upkeep in preparation for the Fall Season. At right, I've organized the links to various show and spoiler/pop culture sites. If there's a great website you know of, and it's missing from the list - please let me know. I'm always looking for good resources on my favorite shows and your help is much appreciated. You'll have to forgive me, I couldn't take the Veronica Mars link down... mainly because it should still be an active show. My own tiny protest.

In other news, I saw the Reaper pilot tonight. Loved it! Very pleasantly surprised. I mean, I'd heard the buzz, but let's face it, The CW is not exactly a hot bed of all things great in TV Land - especially with the loss of the Gilmores and Veronica - so I was a bit unsure, but willing to try it out. And I'm so glad I did. Bret Harrison's, Sam, is lovably goofy and endearing (following the winning, Seth Cohen/Jim Halpert trend, now being employed by many shows, including NBC's, Chuck), but it wouldn't be anywhere near as good a show without Tyler Labine. He had me laughing out loud. Smart idea. Interesting characters. Good payoff. That's enough to capture my interest...

I also watched the Pushing Daisies pilot for a second time. Words cannot detail how much I love this show. Seriously. I mean, it's either going to take off and be a smash hit, or fail miserably because people don't get it (I see no reason it should be the latter, unless people's brains have been fried by watching too many episodes of D listers dancing off for a sequined trophy). It's innovative, smart, funny and completely different from anything else on the tube. WATCH IT!! Tell everyone you know. Screw the dance off!!

P.S. Please go read the most recent Creed Thoughts. I was laughing so hard I couldn't speak... tears, people. Tears of joy and mirth.

Such a long, long time...

Wow. I truly didn't mean to be out of pocket as long as I have been... but sometimes life gets in the way, just a little bit! Moving to California, starting school, trying to find a place to live - it's been insane! But it's beginning to settle in, thank goodness!!!

Of course, we don't really care what I've been doing. We care about TV. So, let's get to what I know at the moment.

Upcoming TV/DVD release dates:

August 21 - HOUSE, S3
August 28 - HEROES, S1
September 4 - THE OFFICE, S3
September 11 - GREY'S ANATOMY, S3
September 25 - BROTHER'S and SISTERS, S1
October 23 - VERONICA MARS, S3
December 11 - LOST, S3
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GILMORE GIRLS, S7 - ??
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, S2 - ??
24, S6 - ?

Hope you're still out there, somewhere.

Enemy, thy name is CW.

Tonight, the CW aired two of the best Veronica Mars episodes of the season... and now we're left in a lurch. Rob Thomas provided set-up for a BRILLIANT season 4 and The CW (geniuses that they are) chose "quality" programming like The Pussycat Dolls and Farmer Wants a Wife, over an hour of intelligent, strong-minded, quality programming. I can see how the world might not function if we don't meet our yearly reality TV quota and continue warping the minds of America's youth. I know if I were a mom, I'd rather my kid watch a show with a bunch of slutty girls in no clothes parade and exploit themselves across the screen, than see a smart, flawed, real character deal with issues in an interesting, creative, non-mind numbing way.

It's ridiculous. It's insanity... it's completely unbelievable and ludicrous. So excuse me while I vent a little frustration, but CW... I sort of hate you right now.

OH! And by the way... if you're going to cancel a show, don't give its audience false hope by calling it a Season Finale on your website AND during programming.

*deep breaths*

The CW has until June 15 for a final decision... let's hope they prove me wrong.

Veronica Mars: 3x19, 3x20

Veronica Mars

3x19
Weevils Wobble, But They Don't Go Down
&
3x20
The Bitch is Back
SERIES/SEASON 3 FINALE

Genius.

Kristen Bell is a TV goddess and the network shutting her down is really pissing me off. I loved every second "the bitch" was back and found myself thinking what an amazing season 4 we could have. Not a season set four years in the future, but one that picked up where we left off tonight. Jake Kane, people! Jake Kane was back and Veronica was in charge!

Instead, she walked off in the rain... completely unhappy, with nothing resolved.

I seriously think network television needs to rethink its renewal policy. Upfronts should be earlier in the season, giving creators, cast, crew, etc., time to round things out if they discover they won't be returning... if for no other reason than the fans and the people watching, waiting, following the action, getting attached to characters and storyline.

And all I had were questions...
What happened when the list was exposed? Do we see Weevil return to his old ways? Who won the sheriff's race? What happened to Keith? How was Veronica's internship? What about The Castle? The threats from its members?

Nevermind the completely shallow Logan and Veronica lover in me. Yeah, we got a smile and a glimmer of hope at the end... but how do they get back to something? And we knew months ago that Piz had a new show, so how did he exit Neptune? What about Mac? What about Wallace? What about Dick? How do you stop an exploding man... wait, wrong show. Seriously, HOW am I supposed to be okay with this?

Things that stood out tonight:

1. Dick's multiple personalities. From Dickster to crying in 60 seconds. I so love him for it. And seriously, he quoted The Office. This is one of life's great tragedies: we're canceling shows that quote The Office...? And how did I not see that Dick and Michael Scott are one in the same person?

2. Logan, Piz and Veronica at the beach. Awkwaaaard.

3. Weevil!

4. Logan channeling a little Aaron Echolls. At least he apologized to Piz.

5. Veronica. The Bitch was back and taking it on. Intelligent, cool and funny to boot.

I could say more, but it'll just depress me.

I need quotes to make me happy.

Veronica: She has the right to remain famished. (cracks up at herself)

Dick: Who you talkin’ to?
Logan: Parker.
Dick: Park ‘er? I don’t even know her.

Dick: This new wetsuit’s like a cheap motel. No ballroom.

Mac: I feel so bad for Wallace. He needs more thrust. (Dick laughs)
Logan: Don’t say it.
Dick: That’s what she said.

Veronica: I guess you’re all asking yourself why I called this meeting. What? That’s comedy gold.

Piz: I guess he was pissed about that thing that happened at the beach. I think he still likes you.

Veronica: Dick, get out here.
Dick: (in a small voice) What’s up, V?
Veronica: If you had to bet?
Dick: Look, from a guy’s perspective, the video just made your stock go up. You looked great. Enthusiasm? Always a plus.
Veronica: It’s like, you’re this giant, jackass piñata, begging for someone to be the candy out of you.

Veronica: After all these years, do you not instinctively fear me? Maybe you should write yourself a note.

Veronica: You are going to be sooo popular in hell.

FOX "upfronted" by CW.

Henceforth known as, The Network I No Longer Watch. I'm not boycotting or anything that drastic, but I don't watch Smallville or Supernatural, so there's nothing drawing me in... especially when you take all your quality programming and replace it with a reality show about a farmer... well, I gotta boogie.

Their schedule is confusing me at the moment. I'm gonna be caught up on 24 by September... but it's not on the fall schedule. Is it one of those that doesn't start 'til January? And if so, what's its usual time slot? I'll also be watching House and it appears he's on Tuesday... nice Gilmore/Veronica replacement. Lastly, I know Rashida Jones' new show, The Rules for Starting Over, got picked up, but I do NOT see it on the schedule. Can anyone clarify this for me? Fox, help me out!

So, Tuesday night used to be cool...

Tuesday will never look this good again.
(More later, when I can process without anger.)

Veronica Mars: 3x18

Veronica Mars
3x18
I Know What You'll Do Next Summer

Wow...

So, I was really depending on Dick for some comic relief tonight. I even turned to hubby at one point, before the Dickster appeared, and said, "I need a good laugh, where's Dick?" A few minutes later, there he was - crying and yelling and emoting. I'm having a hard time processing... not that Dick doesn't have good reason to be a little pissy, we just don't usually see him that way.

And can we take a moment to focus on Piz? Nevermind his new show getting picked up by ABC today, let's discuss his sudden need to base life changing decisions on Veronica after like, two weeks of dating. Huh? Of course, she was completely oblivious, because, well... I'll let she and Mac take this one:

Mac: So, Pizney Land is the happiest place on earth?
Veronica: Happy enough. There's no roller coaster, but I think I can do without the adrenaline and nausea.

Yeah, she likes him, but he's not going to alter her life like other people have. Ahem. Or, as my observant spouse says, "Veronica doesn't even care about Fiz!" So, I'm guessing this "internship" his way of leaving the show if it comes back in current form next season?

And does anyone really think Vinnie is a viable candidate for sheriff - or even better, do we think the people in Neptune believe he is? I don't buy it, but whatever...

All in all... I'm feeling blase on this one. I expect that to change next week.

Two hours next Tuesday. Possibly the last two hours ever. I'm not okay with that. I repeat: I AM NOT OKAY WITH THAT! Rob Thomas better be serious about that whole movie thing if the CW says no to Season 4. And if the CW says no... well, let's not go there right now.

Veronica Mars: 3x17

Veronica Mars
3x17
Debasement Tapes

My husband is not sure he's a fan of the single episode arc. He apparently, "needs the tension" of a season-long mystery. Of course, after debating this for about 2 minutes, he looked a me and said, "Why am I complaining about TV this much? Why don't I just watch it?"

While I was also less than pleased with the outcome of tonight's "mystery," it was still a fun episode, if for no other reason than all the Logan and Mac banter. Why are they my new favorite team? (Not couple. No, no, no...)

Plus, on what other show do you get an egg plant/lasagna debate to decide the fate of a relationship? (Poor Bronson.) Or the local sheriff arguing the Beatles with an imprisoned rock star? Or Dick in a video... running over his own foot... laughing with pride at his accomplishment? Yeah, no other show offers the pure joy that is Dick Casablancas.

And let's not forget Paul Rudd (spectacular). Who doesn't love him? He did a great job with the character and had me cracking up the whole show. You've got a popular rocker, turned gritty alcoholic, turned reformed singer/songwriter... all because of Piz. Anyone think we're about to get overloaded with visuals on the difference between him and Logan? And can we talk about all the names Desmond called Piz? I caught: Fez, Pus, Plex, Pez, Puz and Pizzen.

I'm happy to have more Wallace these days, but what's really interesting is Leo's return. What's up with that? Not to mention Vinnie (excuse me?) running for sheriff?? We're definitely being set up for something... and from what I hear, the tone of the final episode is on form for a season - not series - finale, so the CW better not cut my girl from the fall lineup. Hear me, Dawn?

Lastly, there's nothing like a good Logan/Veronica elevator moment to set your heart all aflutter. Why is he suddenly all post-relationship jealous of Piz? Feeling a little green, Logan?

As usual, Veronica was in fine form...

Grace: Advice? Never meet your idol.
Desmond: More advice? Always confirm the accuracy of photos.

Desmond: Why don't we go to Mexico, get really weird?

Veronica: I mean, the Bronson Parmagiana's good for me, but ooo, the Maxuccini looks awfully tempting.

Desmond: How old are you, Monica?
Veronica: I'm eleven.

Desmond: Wow. All business. Deadly.

Desmond: Did she try and draw herself?

Veronica: What are you taking pills for?
Desmond: Eh, you know. Life.

Logan: What are you doing?
Dick: Gettin' famous.

Mac: Grade my ass?
Logan: Dot net. Yes. I need to present a viable business plan for a class...

Desmond: Their leftover gum?
Piz: The brand. Extra gum. Sugarless.

Caller: Desmond, you rock. Make sure you play, "You Break Me" tomorrow.
Desmond: Ooooh, yeah. All the old hit. You bet.

Desmond: Nazi gonna happen.

Dick: Don't put the best asses at the top, make people hunt for them.

Mac: And his role in this enterprise?
Dick: Consultant. I'm an ass expert.
Logan: Yes, except for the expert part.

Dick: Who would you ask for advice about lions? A lion or a gerbil?

Wallace: I was hoping we could follow it up with a cuteness countdown of the Baldwin Brothers.
Veronica: I hope we're still friends after I taser you.

Keith: Veronica, could you have Sacks bring me the leg irons?
Veronica: Come on. Dad. Let it be.

Logan: Should I get a camera? There's gotta be someone out there who'd pay to see this hot, nerd on nerd action.

Veronica: Ratnor!

Veronica: That, to me, is a thing that makes you go hmm.
Ratnor: What's the thing that makes you go away?

Desmond: So... d'you solve it?
Veronica: Yes. The answer is, "Danny Cleaver's bag and all my time this weekend." Two things you didn't mean to take, but did.

Veronica Mars: 3x16

Veronica Mars
3x16
Un-American Graffiti

Let's get the basics out of the way.
Or: Things you should know about me and Veronica Mars.
1. I'm pretty much always on Veronica's side. Mean, sad, funny, sassy... she can do no wrong.
2. So what if Logan's the obligatory psychotic jack-ass. He's Veronica's obligatory psychotic jack-ass. What can I say? Sarcasm is very attractive.
3. Wallace! Come, on! MORE Wallace!
4. There's nothing quite as funny as a Veronica/Keith scence.
5. I miss Lamb, I do. But when it comes to funny, idiotic one-liners... Dick's a good second.
6. This show is pretty quotable. Not so much as The Office, but still plenty of joy to spread around.

Last time on Veronica Mars...
Um, no one remembers last time. It was like 6 months ago, so let's just focus on tonight.

(It's been a while, so this is gonna be lengthy. For this, I do not apologize.)

So, we've entered the episodic mystery period of VM. I loved the season long arcs, but I'm up for whatever they do to keep this show afloat. Plus, I have too many other stressful shows (LOST, Heroes, The Office) stripping me of my sanity, so it's good that V is cooling off on the intense mysteries. As for tonight, I thought they handled a rather sensitive subject really well...

What I loved:

1. Veronica at the middle school. See, I taught 8th grade. I know the things some of those kids will say and do, so I found her explanation of female development and the "we need firemen, too" comment, to be priceless!

2. Pelting the guys with paint balls. We all have people we'd like to do that to. That's part of her charm... living vicariously.

3. Dick. By sheer virtue of the fact that he calls himself, "The Dickster." Others would shake their head in shame... not our boy.

4. Mac and Logan with their teenage movie banter.

5. Veronica in at the One Hour Photo lab. Omar Sharif and Desert Fever? Seriously. The girl is quick.

6. Keith making Bon Jovi and Biggie Smalls I.D.s for Piz and Wallace.

7. Dick and Veronica in the elevator. V wiping off the lip of the flask...

8. Logan sending the swing dancer to torture Veronica. "Are you kidding? When I told him my name, he did that whole, banana-fana-fo-fana thing."

9. Logan's face - and by extension, Veronica's - when he caught her and Piz kissing. I sense some classic, Logan/Veronica angst, with a side of jealousy.

Things I ask myself:

First off, am I really supposed to believe Logan's so into Parker that he's reformed, going to class and putting his face on a cake? Gross. Because I don't believe that... especially not after his seeing that look at the end of the episode. I'm just sayin'...

Does Mac like Bronson? Or Max? I'm confused. Better yet, where is Bronson?

What did Keith keep calling Piz? Why was I totally uninterested in his bar raid storyline? Whatever. Honestly, I think it was used to show us how some people might react to having a real sheriff again... perhaps some foreshadowing of the future...?

I give in...

Fine! I like Piz. A LITTLE. He does goob me out at times and I'm not joining his fan club anytime soon, but I can handle him. (Maybe I'm dealing with his and Veronica's kiss so well because I know he's only signed on for one season.) And he might even be good for our girl, V - for a little while. Of course, the I think the heart of the whole debate was most eloquently stated by a friend of mine, just moments ago:

"What I like about PizOnica is that Logan will now get jealous...and therefore really hot." Wise sage, that girl.

Then there's the husband. He's a huge fan of the show (*cough*KristenBell*cough*), and called from out of town to impart wisdom on the Piz/Veronica conundrum:

Hubby: The fact that she fell for Piz is just sad and pathetic.
Me: Why is it sad and pathetic?
Hubby: *fake sniff* Because it wasn't me. He's not good enough for her, but like she said, she's dating down.

Some of my favorite exchanges:

Keith: Look at these ads. Two for Tuesday, It's Raining Gin, Dollar Shot Night.
Veronica: Let me change first. Man, you party hard!

Keith: Bucket-O-Beer Bonanza? You have any idea if they're known for allowing underage drinking?
Veronica: Famous for is more like it. It's nicknamed The Cake for how easy it is to get in, but most of the campus area bars are pretty lax... From what I've heard. 'Cuz the only buckets I order come in original and extra crispy.

Veronica: Fly's open.
Dick: I know. Party ritual.
Dick: Veronica Mars... what's that line about the beginning of some sort of friendship?

Veronica: Ugh, yeah. Nothing says "I'm over you" like dating down.

Dick: Talked it over, and they're into it.
Logan: Into it?
Dick: Double Mint, baby.
Logan: They're becoming twins?
Dick: What? Dude, I don't have time for this!

Granger is sad because...
He saw Mommy's friend, Veronica, kiss Piz, and he's pretty sure Backup wouldn't like it if he knew. Plus, Piz has a silly name... of course, Granger thinks he maybe can't talk about silly names considering Mommy named him after a Harry Potter character.

She's a Marshmallow.

VERONICA MARS IS BACK TONIGHT!!!

And so I don't waste valuable space in the Episode Blog later on, let me take a moment now, to gush about how much I love Kristen Bell. Me and a pal of mine have decided she's our friend. We don't know her, per se, but yeah... we like to think someday we will. (She's like Reese Witherspoon in that way.) Girls love her, guys love her... she's sassy and funny and waaaay too likeable for her own good, so you can't help but say, "what the hell..." and resign yourself to the fact that as long as Kristen's around, you'll be a fan.

I know for a fact, my husband is on that train.

Like spoilers?

I do. A lot. It's a bit of a problem.

Thankfully, Kristin, at E! Online just came out with her LOSTAPALOOZA '07 info. Lots of goodies, but nothing too spoilery. Enough to whet your appetite for what's to come.

Did someone say rumble?

E! also posted the results of the "Save One Show Campaign" that's done every year.

It seems Veronica Mars was on top until the last minute, when Gilmore Girls fans went haywire voting and sent it into top position. *sigh*

As a fan of both shows, can I just say... I voted for Veronica. I LOVE the Gilmores. I do. But it's hit it's peak. Let it go, people... let it rest. Veronica, however, is one of the most underrated shows on television. And if you aren't watching it, you should be!
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And now I must watch The Office again.

Shun.

Another TV Blog?

Why, yes. Yes, it is.

I'm sure you have questions.

So do I.

Like, why, am I creating yet another outlet in which I will spend inordinate amounts of time doing things like, wondering if Jim goes home at night and imagines confession scenarios between himself and Pam (never mind that Jim doesn't GO home because he isn't REAL), when I should be feeding the dog, washing clothes, paying bills. Eh, what fun are chores and work... ?

TV.

It's about commitment, people. (No, not to an institution.)

Why? Why are you doing this?
1. Because there just aren't enough people out there in the world with television blogs. Ha.
2. I'm a TV addict, this blog is now my therapy. Prepare to see ranting, raving, "squee"-ing, questioning, imagining - and all sorts of other "ings". And don't be shocked to see the words, "If I were..." followed by a delusion of what I'd do, where I the character spoken of, living in said showverse.
3. Because I can.

What shows will you blog about?
My (must not, will not miss) schedule is as follows:
Monday: HEROES.
Tuesday: GILMORE GIRLS, VERONICA MARS.
Wednesday: LOST.
Thursday: THE OFFICE (which you'll hear about the most), GREY'S ANATOMY.
Sunday: BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

Shows I'm about to start watching on DVD.
These are the ones people *gasp* over, when I say I haven't watched them yet. However, the hell that is television's Summer Hiatus seems a perfect time to catch up. Prepare for an ear full.
24, Entourage and House

Like TV? Want to discuss it without the funny looks and reminders that, "they're fictional characters, you know that, right?"

Then welcome, this is a safe place for you.