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Paging Dr. Sexy: Let's talk about 'Supernatural's' enjoyable 'Changing Channels'
5 November 2009 11:23 PM, PST
Welcome, veteran commenters, newcomers and fellow "Supernatural" fans of all kinds! Let's discuss "Changing Channels," Thursday's episode of the CW show. For information about upcoming episodes of the show, look here. For all my stories on "Supernatural," look here. If you are new around here, please take a minute to review the commenting rules at the end of this post. If you don't see your comment show up below, those rules might give you an insight as to why that happened. Now, on to some thoughts about "Changing Channels"... Tandem bike! "Jackpot"! Sam as the voice of the Metallicar! There... »
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Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer stage 'Battlestar' takeover of CBS comedies
5 November 2009 2:34 PM, PST
Near the end of this post, you'll find a photo of Katee Sackhoff in the Nov. 23 episode of "The Big Bang Theory." If you hadn't heard about her appearance on the fine CBS comedy, here's my story about Sackhoff's upcoming "Big Bang" visit, as well as my general thoughts about the show's pleasing third season. I've put the photo and the episode summary below in case you don't want to see the circumstances of the appearance by Sackhoff, who is most famous for playing Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on "Battlestar Galactica" and is a series regular on the upcoming season... »
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Got questions for the Watcher? Leave them here
4 November 2009 1:59 PM, PST
Quite a few reader queries piled up in my email in-box last week when I was on vacation. So in a few days I'll be posting a "Mo Answers Your TV-related questions" column. I thought I'd give folks another chance to submit questions here. Please make sure they're TV-related. You don't want me giving you life advice. Ok, maybe you do, but not on these here Internets. That sort of thing is better done with a wineglass or coffee mug in hand. »
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More 'Party Down' to arrive in spring (plus Megan Mullally's other comedy gig)
4 November 2009 1:34 PM, PST
I know the headline above is a little on the boring side, but I was trying to avoid the obvious "Let's get this party started -- again!" headline. And I couldn't come up with something more creative on short notice. In any case, don't let the rather blah headline make you think I'm not excited about the return of "Party Down." The show, which returns to Starz in April, is a delight. I anxiously await more adventures with the cater-waiters of the Party Down crew. The one downside to the new season is that Jane Lynch's new gig on "Glee"... »
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Things TV is never allowed to do again, ever
4 November 2009 12:05 PM, PST
Heads up: I'm appearing at the Hideout Nov. 11 as part of this Funny Ha-Ha event. I'll be doing a reading of some kind, and though I've got some material together, my plans aren't set in stone. I'd thought about reading verbatim excerpts from the most angry/vitriolic comments or emails I've ever received via the Watcher site, but another idea had occurred to me. I could compile a List of Things TV Is Never Allowed to Do Again, Ever. Here are a few suggestions off the top of my head to get things started: No one is ever allowed to... »
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First look at Mark Sheppard on 'Supernatural' (and a few thoughts on Thursday's fun episode)
3 November 2009 5:53 PM, PST
Below is the first picture of Mark Sheppard, who plays a key role in the Nov. 19 episode of "Supernatural." Update: I've added more pictures below from the Nov. 12 and the Nov. 19 episodes. I've put the picture a few paragraphs down because what Sheppard's character is holding... could be considered a spoiler. Dun-dun-dun! "Abandon All Hope...," the episode in which Sheppard appears, is the final "Supernatural" episode of 2009. And now we know exactly how long we'll have to go Winchester-less: The show will return Jan. 14 with new episodes. I'm looking forward to seeing what Sheppard (who... »
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'V' aliens say they come in peace. Sure! A review of the compelling sci-fi series
3 November 2009 10:35 AM, PST
Some new shows fly under the radar, but not "V" (7 p.m. Central Tuesday, ABC; three and a half stars). Of course, those giant alien ships may have something to do with "V's" high profile. (Note: The review that follows does not contain spoilers. The video clip below contains the first 9 minutes of the "V" premiere.) If you've seen any of the ABC promos for "V," you've probably seen a glimpse of one of those ships hovering over a city, or you may have seen a commercial in which the aliens' alluring spokeswoman says that the folks in those... »
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Let's talk 'Mad Men': 'The Grown-Ups'
2 November 2009 10:10 AM, PST
The following post discusses "The Grown-Ups," Sunday's episode of "Mad Men." "It felt for a second like everything was about to change." Pete Campbell So. The calamity we've all been waiting for happened. Before I get into my reactions to "The Grown-Ups," I first have to praise one of the show's unheralded players. Deborah Lacey has been subtle and terrific as Carla for three seasons now. And her reaction to the death of John F. Kennedy sent chills over my whole body, both times I watched the episode. We've probably all seen those grainy bits of footage -- or excerpts... »
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