The weather here has been cold, wet, gloomy, rainy and even a bit snowy. I haven't seen Roofus the cat since Saturday, but the roof isn't a good place during this kind of weather. I'm sure he's taken refuge, most likely in that condemned building. This photo is the side of an old warehouse or factory. I guess it's Lugo's parking spot, but I call it the Lugo building.
Here are today's TV Newsy Bits:
- Frank TV, the new late night show on TBS makes its debut tonight at 11 PM ET/PT in most viewing areas. Frank is impressionist Frank Caliendo and he's definitely got the "skillz." I watched my screener and was pleasantly surprised at how many impressions he can actually do. His George W. Bush is just about perfect. With the late night shows in repeats due to the writers strike, it's the perfect time to give this show a shot -- every Tuesday at 11, be there or be square.
- I want to thank commenter Joy for her excellent recap of The Bachelor for other blog readers (in the discussion post for the show). And, yes ... that's how I do it. I sit and take notes.
- Donald Trump's new Celebrity Apprentice will premiere on January 3rd. The last season was so unpopular, I guess he had to turn to a list of Z list celebs. I don't know many of these people -- Omarosa (made famous for being on The Apprentice, say what?), Marilu Henner (okay, I remember her from Taxi with Tony Danza a few decades ago), Carol Alt, softball player Jennie Finch, Piers Morgan (judge from America's Got Talent), Gene Simmons from Kiss, Vincent Pastore (Sopranos), Stephen Baldwin, Nely Galan (ex-president of Telemundo television network), Trace Adkins (country music star), Nadia Comaneci (Olympics star), Tiffany Fallon (Playboy's Playmate of the Year), boxer Lennox Louis, and ultimate fighting champion Tito Ortiz. Um. Okay.
- I wrote a TV Squad feature on my seven favorite cop shows. If you click on my name from there, it brings up all the entries I've made. I've been doing some real exciting ones such as CBS news staffers authorize a strike in addition to reviews and features.
Well, did he ever return?
No, he never returned and his fate is still unlearned.
He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston.
He's the man who never returned.
-- M.T.A. - as sung by The Kingston Trio
14 comments:
Jackie, thank you for the mention in regard to my recap on Bachelor. It took me forever to get it typed up. Doing it once was kind of fun. To have to do what you do on a regular basis would have me pulling all my hair out in no time. I bow to your many talents and your ability to hold on to your sanity while accomplishing what you do on an almost daily basis.
That said, I'm slightly disappointed that in your Seven Favorite Cop Shows, My all-time favorite, NYPD Blue didn't get a nod, but I understand that everyone's tastes are different. That, plus the fact that I am humongously biased in favor of anything with Jimmy Smits (my long-time TV crush) on it. I NEVER miss CANE.
I also watched Dragnet (Dum-de-dum-dum) for years. Hill Street Blues was a fave of mine, too, for years. Barney Miller is probably my all-time favorite comedy. I never missed it. I'm in the process of buying their DVD's just to see them again. What a fantastic cast on that show!
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What Jackie does IS really amazing, isn't it? I can't watch TV without her now.
Thanks so much for the Bachelor recap. Unfortunately I missed the show. I haven't checked to see if the full episode is available online.
Just read Jackie's fav cop show article. I've always liked cop/crime shows and thought it was a little odd my being a "girlie girl". LOL It's nice to hear that you and Jackie enjoy them, too. I totally agree with Jackie about Law & Order CI. It was my all time fav until D'Onofrio went missing. It just wasn't the same without him. Guess CSI didn't make the seven fav cop show list. ;) My fav one is CSI Las Vegas, but like NY and Miami also. Most of the shows on Jackie's list were all time classics. It's cool that so many of those shows are now available on DVD's. The only problem is not enough time to watch them.
Hi everyone!!
Joy, I also appreciated your Bachelor recap! You are a brave soul for taking that on! :)
My Top 5 Cop shows:
5. Third Watch
4. Law & Order franchise
3. NYPD Blue
2. Homicide: Life on the Street
1. The Wire
I was ADDICTED to Homicide! Could not miss an episode. It was a sad day when that went off the air.
And The Wire rocks!! Hooked on that one from the first episode, love that it changes up from season to season, but the theme still carries. I completely agree that you need to be a junkie and catch every episode to stay with it, but love it just the same!
No third watch?!!I never got into the L&Os but I loved Homicide.
thanks Jackie, and especially thanks to Joy who did an amazing job as your trainee!
The Bachelor really left a bad taste in my mouth...he looked so scared and so "guilty" I mean out of 25 women he picked two nice girls with pure motives, and crushed them....I dont think he knows what love really is! they are lucky to have escaped him.
I got to say this....Jackie without you & the gang here TV would really be awful......hey alost like the shows without the writers huh?
Whenever nothing else is on that I want to watch I go look for any L&O, but preferably Law and Order Special Victims Unit. Love them all!
joy n...Barney Miller had to be the best all time cop show ever!!!
Can't remember the Chinese guy's name, but that marijuana episode where he ate the evidence (brownies) had to be the funniest segment I've ever seen.
Meb, I know Jack Soo played the part, but can't recall the character's name at the moment, and , yes, that episode was hysterical. I ordered the first season of "Barney" which should be here soon, and placed an order from Amazon for the second season which will be released on Jan. 22 I can't wait until they get here. Trying to remember Soo's character name will now drive me nuts for the rest of the day. Hope someone comes up with it.
Jack Soo played Yemana. I remember he passed away while the show was still on the air, and they did a retrospective episode where the actors talked about their favorite scenes with him.
Loved Barney Miller! I didn't realize it was out on DVD, now I can look for it.
Yemana. Yes! Thank you, Clementine. I remember that episode, too, and crying while watching. I remember being very upset when it went off the air.
I remember that tribute to Soo also. You understand the saying bitter/sweet when something like that is being aired.
I'll forget to say it anywhere else, so I'll say it here. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We all must have something to be thankful for, even if it's simply a day off of work.
joy n I need your help!! I must have fallen asleep for the end of Cane a few weeks ago....how did Frank's girlfriend find out about her Dad's connection to Lucia's death? I also was so caught up in watching(and taping for Sydney)The Bachelor that I forgot to tape Cane last night!!! You did such a good job on The Bachelor could you give me just a quick re-cap of Cane??? Please.....
Don't know if any of you heard about the two small planes that collided in the Puget Sound area yesterday but that happened less than a mile from my house!!! Nobody died but I sure don't know how it happened---it was a beautiful day without a cloud in the sky!
All-time fav. cop shows??...I can't remember too far back(and no I didn't take drugs when I was young!!) Currently I like CSI-Las Vegas, Criminal Minds, L&O SVU, and Cold Case.
I know this isn't the right site but The Bachelor?!! He's right, he does have some issues and needs counseling. Too bad he didn't figure that out before the show and before he told TWO girls they were everything he wanted!!! For those who don't watch he didn't choose either one!
BTW--joy n my name is Joy too!
Winter is definitely here in the NW. The sky is blue but the chill in the air is COLD!! If we have clouds it would be snowing.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone--among my blessings is all my cyper-friends here at Jackie's house!!
nana in the nw: Pancho told Frank about Joe Samuels connection to Lucia's kidnapping and death. Frank was stunned and went off to confront Ellis (his girlfriend). She tried to say they had nothing to do with that, but Frank said she was a monster and her father was twisted and for her to stay away from him. (That didn't last long.)
Ellis confronted her father and all he said was, "The man (the killer) panicked. "What's done is done." She said he made her sick. Later, at dinner, she was arrested for buying the land in Cuba that her father actually purchased. Her father set her up but this was a ploy to get her back in Frank's good graces. It worked.
As for last night's episode, things were kind of fast and furious. I had taped it to watch After The Rose. I tried to watch it this evening, but the grandkids from ND are here for the weekend and things are kind of crazy. I couldn't do it justice. If you don't learn anymore about it by Sunday, I'll watch it again and give you the lowdown then.
I don't know what your computer set-up is, but if you can get to CBS.com/CANE and then hit CANE on CBS.com-HOME, you can watch whole episodes.
Some quick mentions: The new Senator in town is a very pretty blond played by Gail O'Grady who was one of Jimmy's co-stars on NYPD Blue.
Henry (Alex'a bro) and Terry ended up in bed after a few rums.
A new character, an artist named Hudson Bracks (?) helping Isabel for a fundraising event, is showing a lot of interest in her. The previews showed them getting a little cozy next week.
Frank and Ellis are thick as thieves again and she is definitely working with her father to get info out of Frank.
Lastly, Pancho made Alex step down (for now) as Ceo of Duque Rum and put Frank in charge.
Let me know if you need more.
My oldest granddaughter just has to email her boyfriend, like now. Gotta go.
P.S. Glad to know anther joy!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
thanks joy...it sounds like you saw most of it. I will go to CBS and see if I can figure out how to watch it. As much as I love the reality shows I'm also glad when they are over---one less committment each week!! Or at least until the next one starts. LOL!!!
Happy Thanksgiving :)
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