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Monday Morning Musings: DWTS, Oprah, FNL, Big Bang, Ugly, Grey's, etc.
It's Monday morning and time for some musings on last week's shows. Let's see how far I can get. I've got all of Sunday's shows taped (Amazing Race, Next Iron Chef, and Brothers and Sisters) because the Colts (sadly) played last night (and they played sadly, too!)
Dancing with the StarsOK. I'm sure this has been discussed ad nauseum, but good grief, have Marie and Jane been in some competition to out "crisis" each other! One week Jane's mother dies, the next week Marie faints, the next week Jane gets food poisoning, the next Marie's father dies. Add in Sabrina's stunning exit and this is the most "soap-erific" DWTS ever. I've almost forgotten about the dancing.
Here's what my concern is. Let me start by saying I love the Osmonds (see Oprah below)and I feel for their pain right now. But man, we are getting down to "brass tacks" here on DWTS and it's just not time for a sympathy vote. Now, I'm sure there are people who could argue there are worse dancers than Marie, but I personally believe she is the least qualified of the dancers remaining. Of course, we have to wait and see what happens tonight, but I just hate the idea that someone who really has a chance of winning this on talent (i.e. Cameron or Jennie) could be kicked off this week because of a sympathy vote for Marie. But then again, I also feel horrible about the idea of Marie getting kicked off within days of her father's funeral. What a conundrum! I'm just going to turn it over and let what happens happen (this is quite the cliche' driven entry, don't you think?)
As one other aside, I thought that the solidarity around Sabrina -- with everyone wearing their cheetah tattoos, was nice, but come on... don't you think every single one of those people (stars and professionals alike) was silently ecstatic about her departure? Come on, the whole competition has changed now and I think just about anyone could win with the right fan base. Still, the solidarity was nice.
Samantha Who?
I don't have a lot of details to discuss here. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy this show. I missed the previous week's episode and need to watch it, but I'm liking how it is unfolding. In particular, I love Jean Smart. I also like the angel/devil dynamic between Melissa McCarthy and Jennifer Esposito. I'm a big Melissa fan because of the Gilmore Girls and I'm happy to see her in a successful new show.
Big Bang Theory
This is one of my favorite shows this season. I think it is HILARIOUS. Every episode there is one line that makes me belly laugh and just sit there and repeat it for emphasis. On the Halloween show it was "Gentleman, to the sewing machines!" This past episode was just funny for so many reasons. Sheldon gets funnier and funnier each episode. I love the tension between he and Penny. And Wolowitz with is curly hair! Loved it. My gosh, they must spend an hour blow drying his hair into that Beatles-esque page-boy for each show. I just checked the Big Bang Theory website to verify the Wolowitz name and Sheldon (aka Jim Parsons) is smiling on the front page. It looks so weird! I was like, "why does that picture look so funny -- his cheeks are so puffy?" and then I realized because he's smiling. I don't think I've ever seen Sheldon smile? Anyway, great show. Smart, witty, clever. Favorite new show this year.
Tuesday and Wednesday Dearth (replaced with new documentary -- No End in Sight)
Other than the DWTS result show, we were painfully without anything exciting (to us) to watch on Tuesday an Wednesday, especially because of the CMA awards, even though both my mom and I have pretty well given up on Pushing Daisies and Private Practice. I am looking forward to the return of Project Runway this week. But last week, we ended up watching No End in Sight, a recently released documentary about the Iraqi War with insights from many military and diplomatic folks who were on the ground in Baghdad the first few years of the war. I won't get into political commentary here, but will say that this is very interesting and not a "Michael Moore" type documentary.
Ugly Betty
This show continually surprises me how it shifts from camp to compelling so comfortably. (Not only am I loving my cliche's this a.m., I'm also into alliteration!) Anyway, those who tugged at my heartstrings were Henry and Betty, Christina and her husband (although, I wonder...?), and Marc and Cliff. (As an aside, I just did another name verification on IMBD and found out that David Blue who plays Cliff is a champion swing dancer -- let's see him dance!!)
I really love that Betty has decided to go for it with Henry even though she knows he's leaving. As they say" Better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all." Plus you never know what is going to happen in life. Embrace it now.
The disappointing thing was that they showed Bradford alive in the hospital, although there is a good chance he's not going to survive given his "take care of Daniel" speech to Betty. I'm sure some of you already have the scoop on this as I've heard the rumor that a major character was dying. I'm eager to see what's going to happen this week. Looks like Claire is returning and may be turning herself in. I'm hooked! (Hope this isn't taboo to talk about the previews!)
Grey's Anatomy
I really think that Grey's is getting back in the swing of things. Especially since some wrongs have been righted -- namely the Chief canning Calleigh (as Head Resident) and giving Bailey the position she so rightly deserves. Her breaking down and crying in a clutch of the Chief was classic! I also loved how Calleigh rocked out while she did her surgery and how Sloane and Yang called ortho "carpentry".
I love the banter between Derek and Mark and the ongoing gag about Derek "dating" the Chief. Funny and lighthearted. Good stuff.
The whole bad chemistry thing between George and Izzie is an interesting story line. I'm not sure where it is headed. I would like for it to be headed to them not being together. While I think the are really good friends, I just don't seem them as lovers or husband and wife.
Then there is the whole Thatcher storyline that's warming up again. Previews say that Thatcher's back at the hospital again. That whole storyline is so tragic to me and seeing Lexie at home with Thatcher has shed some new light on why she's reaching out to Meredith so much. Her stable family is a shambles and she needs someone. What will happen when Meredith and Thatcher come face to face again? Stay tuned.
30 Rock
This show continues to grow on me. I am surprised by how great a comedic actress Tina Fey is. When she was on SNL, she rarely if ever did any "acting" and was seen on screen only on the News. But she's really wonderful on this show. As much as they rave about Alec Baldwin, Liz Lemon's neuroses are great fodder for the show. The whole "pop tart" gag was hysterical and I loved the flashbacks to Kenneth's house party. The whole thing is just so tongue-in-cheek.
The Office
You know you've got a good show when you read the synopis on the Dish Network guide and laugh hysterically, which is what my mom and I did when we read that Michael was going on an outdoor excursion. Good grief -- the possibilities of hilarity abounded. Now, I have to say that I don't think that they cashed in on the premise as much as they could have, but it was funny.
I thought the birthday party storyline was a good one. It sounds just like something I'd suggest without thinking through the ramifications. I thought it was poignant that as much as Michael exasperates his employees, they do appreciate him in their own way.
Oprah and the Osmonds
So, the Osmonds decided to go ahead with their big reunion on Oprah at the end of the week. Although I was taping it, I told myself I just didn't want to watch -- too much syrup and sweet. Oh, but I got caught up in it and caught up in it bad! I was a HUGE Osmond fan as a kid. My best friend, Julie, loved Donny and I had a crush on Jay. I watched the Donny and Marie show every week and went to see the Osmond Brothers at the State Fair. The Oprah show brought back so many good memories. What a blast. By the end of the show I was planning on going to one of the reunion concerts. My buzz may have worn off since then, but still, watching that reunion made me appreciate the Osmonds as entertainment royalty.
Friday Night Lights
Poor, poor Tammy Taylor. Just when she thinks she's got relief with her sister coming to help, she realizes that she really has just added another child to the crew! I felt so bad for her. She needs relief, not more worries.
What is going on with Jason? What the heck is he going to do with himself? I'm glad Eric said what he did and is holding on to his tapes for him to go pick up, which I hope is does by the end of the season. Sure, I know the kid is 19 and it's probably unlikely that he can just stay a coach without getting a college degree or anything, but it really seems like coaching is his calling. I have no clue where this storyline is headed. I hope it's some place compelling.
My last comment on FNL for this week is regarding Landry and his father. Wow! I hope that car is far, far way so that the fire department doesn't get called. I'm sure dad thinks that Tyra is still the bad guy in all of this and I'm also sure that the watch still has a role to play. Didn't Ausiello report that an upcoming episode is entitled "Confession"? Was that last week's episode? Or is there more confessing to come? Don't know. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Well that's my Monday Morning Musings!
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Nov 12, 2007 11:14 AM
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Nice blog Kelly.
I hadn't even thought about Thatcher's drunkenness as part of why Lexie is reaching out to Meredith so relentlessly, but that is a great point! Thanks for sharing your insight!
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Nov 12, 2007 11:40 AM
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Hi Kelly,
Very nice blog. Thanks. And congrats on the red star.
You made a great point about Ugly Betty: This show continually surprises me how it shifts from camp to compelling so comfortably. It's so true, and I agree that Betty should be with Henry as much as she can. We never know what twists life will take.
FNL - I hope Jason finds a calling too. Maybe what Coach said to him will resonate with him. There's no reason why he couldn't go to college and be a coach. He's a pretty determined young man when he sets his mind to something. As for Landry and his dad, it will be interesting to see how long it will take for the burnt car to be discovered.
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Nov 12, 2007 11:48 AM
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Hi Kelly.
Good blog. I gave up on Grey's Anatomy but I'm glad to read that The McJackasses are having a difficult time getting their groove thang going. Good! Bailey crying? Whoa, sorry I missed that.
I a fan of FNL and really enjoyed the episode. Eric showing some jealousy and Tami not overreacting to it was wonderful. I hope I wil meet a man like that one day....
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Nov 12, 2007 1:15 PM
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Hi Kelly,
Very nice blog.
I loved seeing The Osmonds on Oprah last week, they were great. I loved Donny & Marie as a kid, & thought Donny was a cutie. He still looks great.
FNL was fantastic. I loved how Landry's dad is going out on a limb for his son. I hope that this doesn't blow up in their face. Eric being jealous was really cute.
Ugly Betty is great, I look forward to every new week not knowing what to expect.
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Nov 12, 2007 2:46 PM
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Grey's Anatomy has two main problems. #1Way too graphic! A pencil in a 17 yr.old kid's eye! I know it happens,but,until or unless it happens to someone I know,I don't want to see it. #2.The sleaziness,network TV is getting bad enough,could we leave the trashy stuff on cable? Grey's is a quality program,don't ruin it. Great storyline with the high school kids. We have all been there and done that.
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Nov 15, 2007 9:24 PM
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