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December 14, 2007 | Boob Tube,In the News,Life in General

So the other day in the news, they mentioned THIS SHOW was coming back. I don’t know if it’s just a TV movie or if they’re going to bring it back as a show. It’s probably better off as just a TV movie. But still…

The hair.

Those clothes.

The talking car with the stiff upper lip British accent.

I admit it. I tuned in every week to watch Knight Rider. Don’t you dare laff becuz I know there a quite a few of you who did, too. It’s not like I was crushin’ on The Hoff (I wasn’t. I was into Rob Lowe back then) or anything, I was all about the storyline. A talking car? Whodathunk it. I always thought the steering wheel was pretty cool and wanted to have a car like that.

So, like a bad car wreck on the freeway where you have to slow down, I’m going to watch the two-hr movie when it comes out in Feb. Because I have to. If only to see who’s going to replace The Hoff.

My other 80′s TV guilty pleasures: Dallas and Falcon Crest. I watched Dallas because of Christopher Atkins (yeah, I had a crush on him too) and I watched Falcon Crest because of Lorenzo Lamas.

So, what’s your 80′s TV guilty pleasure?

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December 14, 2007 | Boob Tube,How coolio is THAT?,Life in General

There’s a new episode of Supernatural on tonight. WOOT!

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November 14, 2007 | Boob Tube,Life in General

Dear Writing Goddess,

The wonderful souls over at Pop Goes the Library were kind enough to give their readers an update on this ridiculous WGA (Writer’s Guild of America, for those of you non-literary types) strike.

I nearly had a cow when I read that:

Bones – 12 episodes produced, 6 have aired, 3 left.

Had a hissy fit on the floor when I read that:

Chuck – 13 episodes produced, 8 episodes aired, 7 left.

Practically slit my wrists when I read that:

Heroes – 11 episodes produced, 8 aired, 3 left.

Cursed a blue streak worthy of any sailor when I read that:

Smallville – 15 episodes produced, 7 episodes aired, 8 left.

And tried to commit hara kiri when I read that:

Supernatural – 10 to 12 episodes produced, 6 aired, 4 to 6 left.

Now, I don’t consider myself to be a violent person. I’m a peaceful soul..until you tap dance on that one last nerve and I let you have it with both barrels. But still, I assure you, relatively peaceful. For the record, I really, really, REALLY (did I mention really?) hate math, so when I see my weekly entertainment reduced to rapidly dwindling numbers, I find it highly unacceptable.

Struggling writers all over give their eyeteeth to see their work published. Eye. Teeth. However, we would gladly give up a kidney to write for a T.V. show. A. Kidney. I kid you not. People think it’s easy being creative.

Hell naw.

People think all that great dialogue, suspenseful build up and amazing characterization just flows from our fingertips like urine.

Hell naw.

We suffer. We bleed, we get carpal tunnel, we lose sleep, we don’t bathe for days, we ignore our families, we live off of cold cereal and water (well, for some it’s cookies and coffee. For others, possibly an all liquid diet or nothing at all), and our houses turn into Tornado Alley. All we ask is to be paid what we are worth. We have the power of the pen. Or the pencil (I prefer mechanical). Or the keyboard. We have the power to make you laugh, cry, yell and curse. At your T.V. set.

That makes us worth our weight in gold.

I hope the actors and actresses joining the picket lines are not doing it for selfish reasons; that they truly believe they would not have a 7 figure paycheck if it weren’t for us.

I ask of thee, O wise and benevolant Goddess of Prose, to kick open the doors and strike down The Man–

Ahem

I ask of thee, O bountiful Goddess of Internal Creativity, to chew those slow-witted, panty-waisted stuffed shirts a new–

Scratch that

I ask of thee, O Divine Giver of Words, to guide the misguided and show them the path of writeousness. Because we all know who does the REAL work—

Hoo boy

In the words of Donna Summer (with a few liberties, of course), “we work hard for the money, so you better treat us right. All right?”

PLEASE HELP!!!

In your name, I pray.

Amen

P.S. People can keep track of their shows HERE

Technorati Tags: Pop Goes the Library, Writer’s Guild of America, Bones, Chuck, Heroes, Smallville, Supernatural

November 13, 2007 | Boob Tube,In the News,Life in General

Since Crystal is going to be MIA for this week (she’s got a really good excuse though), I thought I might step in and post comments from our favorite show. I feel like I’m stepping on toes here, because, well, I live for Crystal’s comments. A bunch of other Heroes fanatics–me included–tune in to her blog each week just so we can read her comments–and weigh in ours as well.

So Crystal, I hope I do you justice. This was the best episode so far:

Nikki and family - Nikki, Jessica and…Gina? Poor D.L. Victim once again to his lady love’s multiple personalities. So, Nikki appears to be normal, Jessica can rip people in half..should be interesting to see what Gina can do.

Adam - good guy? bad guy? hard to tell, but the healing blood ability is pretty cool. Guess Mohinder is out.

Elle - talk about sheltered! Never been on a date, doesn’t know how to ride a bike..or swim? Gah! Kill her now. Where the hell is Sylar when you need him?

Nathan – Can we say “burned to a crisp”, boys and girls? Good Lord! Thanks for slipping him the good shit, Adam.

Peter and Adam - was anyone else reminded of those scenes from V for Vendetta when Natalie Portman got her head shaved, shoved into a cell that was hella crappier than the guys’, and was slipped notes thru the wall? Yeah. Me, too.

Maya and Alejandro - INCEST ALERT! Is Al marrying his sister?! No, wait. She’s just a close relative. Possibly her twin separated at birth. And what groom would be stupid enough to invite the bride’s ex?! Men! Forever in training pants. For reals though, I would’ve taken out the two-timing bitch, too. Of course, taking out the whole village was a tad overkill, si?

The Haitian - I’m totally confused. Who’s side is he on?

And seriously? They just need to keep Milo Ventimiglia shirtless for, like, the rest of the show. Someone needs to draw up a new contract for that man: “Shirtless scene required in every episode”. With the added addendum of him being shirtless…and wet.
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And I’m throwing my prayers into the universe that this WGA strike will blow over with a quickness because this

Heroes: Eleven episodes will be produced. Eight episodes have aired, so there are three left.

is totally unacceptable. THREE EPISODES LEFT?!!! Are you kiddin’ me?!!! I marked my calendar for the season premiere. No lie. And now you’re telling me that we’re not even going to make it to half season?!! I’m practically foaming at the mouth here, can you tell?
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Interesting tidbit I found: Creator Tim Kring‘s apology to fans for a crap Season 2.

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September 27, 2007 | Boob Tube

According to Showtime, that is.

Is anyone else out there diggin’ the show “Dexter“?

The hubby and I found out about it thru a friend and he downloaded the first season. We watched all the episodes in 3 days.

It’s freaky-good.

That’s my official review of this show: freaky-good.

He’s a forensics expert. Specialty? Blood splatter (Ironic, no?)

He’s a serial killer that only kills people who deserve to die.

His adopted father taught him how to control his “urges.” Not to mention how to cover his tracks.

And is it truly sick of me to say that the outfit he wears when he goes “hunting” makes him look totally hot? Olive green cargo Ass Grab Pants. Long-sleeved, skin-tight thermal shirt. Gawd. I’m a truly sick kit.

Buy hey, don’t take my word for it. Check it out for yourself.

The new season starts on Sunday. On Showtime.

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