Thursday, September 27, 2007
Some Nick at Nite Changes for the Week; Florence Henderson Back on the 'Brady' Set
Agion, a global leader in naturally safe antimicrobial solutions for healthcare, has launched the That's Revolting! viral video site (www.ThatsRevolting.com) starring Florence Henderson, America s favorite TV mom. Shot on the original (but reconfigured) set of the classic '70s TV sitcom that made Henderson an American icon, That's Revolting! features Henderson as the mom in a whacked family that s inadvertently passing microbes to each other in a series of over-the-top comedic videos. Florence also plays the perennially cheerful host, who urges web viewers to Spot the Germs before family members get ill with everything from Flesh Eating Bacteria to Salmonella. It's fun for the whole family!
Tonight NBC will have one-hour season premieres of their two best sitcoms...My Name is Earl and The Office. The smart laughter starts at 8/7 central on NBC.
Also returning tonight at 8/7 central is the one-hour comedy Ugly Betty on ABC leading into the #1 scripted show Grey's Anatomy.
The only new show that will premiere tonight is Big Shots at 10/9 central on ABC. I have seen the pilot, so I'll give you my take. The series is like a male Desperate Housewives. We have four male leads, just like how we have 4 female leads on DH. Michael Vartan, Christopher Titus, Joshua Malina and Dylan McDermott star in this all-star cast. All four are high profile New York CEO's and have some women trouble. Vartan's character, James, learns a secret about his wife. Titus' character, Brody, is happily married...or is he? Malina's character, Karl, is having an affair. And McDermott's character, Duncan, is divorced but is about to be hit with a scandal involving a transvestite hooker. Can these four men balance between the boardroom and bedroom? This show is a dream come true for those upscale viewers!
The show has funny moments and some serious juice, but is not as good as Desperate Housewives yet. I think following Grey's Anatomy, this show will certainly be sampled, and I'm sure many (especially the women) will stick to see Vartan and McDermott. It is not bad of a pilot, but the series needs to get better for viewers to stick. Try it for at least 3 weeks, then make your decision...don't do the "one and done." Many did that for Brothers & Sisters, and now that show is among the best shows out there in quality.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, June 12
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Working for the Enemy" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Audrey’s past rears its head when Georgie leaves the tire store to work for Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher), Jim’s longtime nemesis, and Mandy struggles to keep peace in the house.
Ghosts - "It’s the End of the World as We Know It and What Were We Talking About?" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Flower interferes with the opening of Jay’s restaurant based on a prophecy from her old cult leader.
Bob's Burgers - "The Place Beyond the Pinecones" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Tina and the Thundergirls spend the night in the woods, and Tina faces something even scarier than her nemesis, Troop 257.
Grimsburg - "Loosey Goosey" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Flute and Martinez butt heads as they're sent on a literal wild goose chase.
Family Guy - "Live, Laugh, Love" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Peter realizes Joe has never found him funny, he is determined to make Joe laugh; Lois chaperones Chris and Meg's school trip, where she strives to reunite the principal with his long-lost love.
The Great North - "MIB: Men in Belts Adventure" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Beef and Walt's best-friendship is put to the test; Wolf and Honeybee team up with the Tuntleys to catch some thieves.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 9)
Thursday, June 12
- Sam Rockwell (F Is for Family) - Catch Sam on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Julianne Moore (Sirens) - Julianne appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Jurnee Smollett (Cosby/On Our Own/Full House) - Jurnee stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers) - Steve makes a special appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Cynthia Nixon (And Just Like That.../Sex and the City) and Ricki Lake (The King of Queens) - Cynthia and Ricki are guests on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10:15pm on Bravo.
- Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere/Nightcap) - Jeff is a guest on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry guest co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- James Marsden (Jury Duty/Dead to Me/30 Rock) and Ben Schwartz (The Afterparty/Space Force/Parks and Recreation) - James and Ben are telling Drew all about Sonic 3 on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer is a guest on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
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05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
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