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new and noteworthy tv: 12/15-12/21

December 14, 2014 No Comments

I’m happy to see the return of Zoe and her drama, though this show isn’t going to make top ten lists it’s cute for what it is, only other thing of note this week is some new animated show from Netflix. Now on to holiday shopping.

Monday: American Country Countdown Awards (Fox, 8pm), Hart of Dixie, Season Premiere (CW, 8pm), Love & Hip Hop, Season Premiere (VH1, 8pm), Ascension, Miniseries Premiere (Syfy, 9pm)
Tuesday: Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, (NBC, 8pm), A Charlie Brown Christmas/Disney Prep & Landing/Prep & Landing: Naughty vs Nice (ABC, 8/9/9:30pm), The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (CW, 9pm), Pizza Masters/Taco Trip, Series Premieres (Cook, 9/9:30pm), The Real World, Season Premiere (MTV, 10pm), Secrets of the Arsenal, Series Premiere (AHC, 10pm)
Wednesday: Michael Buble’s Christmas in New York (NBC, 8/9pm), Greatest Holiday Commercials (CW, 8pm)
Thursday: iHeartradio Jingle Ball (CW, 8pm), People Magazine Awards (NBC, 9pm), White Collar, Series Finale (USA, 9pm)
Friday: All Hail King Julien, Series Premiere (Net, 12:01am), Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon, Series Premiere (NBC, 8pm), A Home for the Holidays (CBS, 9pm), Mr Magoo’s Christmas Carol/Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (CW, 8/9:30pm), Myth Hunters, Season Premiere (AHC, 10pm)
Saturday: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Series Finale (CBS, 12:37), I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown/CMA Country Christmas (ABC, 8/9pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 10/7-10/13

October 6, 2013 No Comments

Time conflict number two presents itself, Monday at 8 with the return of Hart of Dixie up against Bones and How I Met Your Mother…

Monday

Hart of Dixie/Beauty and the Beast (CW, 8/9pm) Season Premieres – Will Zoe stay in Bluebell, not great but still a cute show, and then more of the pretty dumb, or pretty but dumb.
Dream School (Sun, 10pm) Series Premiere – A docuseries focusing on 50 cents effort to educate troubled youth with teachers such as Oliver Stone and David Arquette.

Tuesday

Supernatural (CW, 9pm) Season Premiere – The brothers battle on.
Criss Angel BeLIEve (Spike, 11pm) Series Premiere – Magic?

Wednesday

American Pickers (Hist, 5/6/7pm) Season Premiere – A best of leads into the new season.
Arrow/The Tomorrow People (CW, 8/9pm) Season/Series Premieres – More fight for right and then the latest take on folks getting powers, worth a check I suppose.
Full Circle/Call Me Fitz/Less Than Kind (Dir, 9/10/11pm) Series/Season Premieres – A new Neil LaBute take on dinner conversations
American Horror Story (Fx, 10pm) Season Premiere – I was off this last season but am intrigued by the new take on witches, do I or don’t I?
Big Tips Texas (MTV, 10pm) Series Premiere – Women working at a Texas bar,
Preachers of LA (Oxy, 10pm) Series Premiere – A look at six different pastors of megachurches.

Thursday

Alaska Gold (AnPl, 8pm) Series Premiere – A California woman and her four daughters work Alaskan mines.
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (ABC, 8pm) Series Premiere – Another spinoff of a show I don’t watch, I suppose I could check in to see what’s up with their take on Alice.
Pawn Stars (Hist, 10pm) Season Premiere – More stuff.
Million Dollar Shoppers (Life, 10:30pm) Series Premiere – Might tune in to check out a possible career as a high end personal shopper.

Friday

Gold Rush (Disc, 8pm) Season Premiere – Million dollar season?

Saturday

Vanilla Ice Goes Amish (DIY 10pm) Series Premiere – Yeah, you read that right.

Sunday

America’s Funniest home Videos (ABC, 7pm) Season Premiere – What’s the prize for this, maybe I should get my vine on and enter.
The Walking Dead/Talking Dead/Comic Book Men (AMC, 9/10/11:59pm) Season Premieres – I’m still liking the zombie fights and the moral decisions, then talking about it and more comic book store tales.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

returning fall favorites

September 17, 2013 No Comments

Some new stuff is a’coming but before we get caught up in the new shiny things here are some of the tried and true that I’m most looking forward to:

The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 9/26) – This show is still good for a chuckle and the upping of the gal pals doesn’t hurt.
Elementary (CBS, 9/26) – Sherlock and Watson in a new modern day slant, I dig them and it.
The Good Wife (CBS, 9/29) – Still one of my fave dramas, balancing good characters and story.
Grimm (NBC, 10/25) – Ghoul of the week in a fairy tale kind of way kept me coming back.
Hart of Dixie (CW) – Our big city doctor may not be all that revolutionary but sometimes you need a cute small town show.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia/The League (FXX) – So wrong they’re right.
Luther (BBCA) – Ok this is basically already done but I love some Luther.
The Mentalist (CBS, 9/29) – Slightly odd no longer fake psychic still keeps me intrigued.
The Middle (ABC, 9/25) – Good ole middle American family comedy, under the radar but worth a look and a laugh.
The Mindy Project/New Girl (Fox, 9/17) – These ladies and their supporting casts both got a good stride last year.
Parenthood (NBC, 9/26) – The Braverman’s are always getting into some trouble or another, but I just want them all to be happy.
Parks & Recreation (NBC, 9/26) – When they’re on, this might be my favorite comedy on tv.
Sons of Anarchy (Fx, 9/10) – Damn those MC guys can’t just chillax, lots of drama and conflict and lack of impulse control, all in the name of trying to make something or other right.
The Walking Dead (AMC, 10/13) – Zombie fun and what’s the right choice in the new world order?

Honorable Mention (aka still on the TiVo): Bones (Fox), Castle (ABC, 9/23) How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 9/23), Modern Family (ABC, 9/25).

What are you most looking forward to?

my schedule

October 17, 2012 No Comments

We’ll see if anything changes and I’m always pretending I’ll be a bit more ruthless with some cuts, but here’s where things are netting out for now.

Monday

8pm – How I Met Your Mother (CBS) / Bones (Fox)
10pm – Castle (ABC)

I’m kind of over all of these shows but feel dedicated to see them through for their resolution and still glimmers of my past appreciation.

Tuesday

8pm – Ben & Kate (Fox) / Hart of Dixie (CW)
9pm – Happy Endings/Don’t Trust the B in Apt 23 (ABC) / New Girl/The Mindy Project (Fox) / Go On/The New Normal (NBC)
10pm – Parenthood (NBC) / Vegas (CBS)

My biggest competitive slot at 9… Ben & Kate aren’t rock solid yet so we’ll see where it goes, but the rest of the funnies, assuming Endings and Apt 23 come back in good form, are pretty solid, capped off with some good family drama and a so far kind of intriguing Vegas.

Wednesday

8pm – The Middle/Suburgatory (ABC)
9pm – Modern Family (ABC)
10pm – Nashville (ABC)

More funny, and I’m only one in but enjoyed the drama of the Nashville songsters and the actual and subjective politics surrounding them and the pretty catchy tunes.

Thursday

8pm – The Big Bang Theory (CBS) / 30 Rock (NBC)
9pm – The Office/Parks & Rec (NBC)
10pm – Elementary (CBS)

When’s the last time I was enjoying so many comedies, though hoping Office will go out on a good note, and then the enjoyable latest iteration of Sherlock and Watson.

Friday

8pm – Community (NBC) / ANTM (CW)
9pm – Grimm (NBC)

So Community isn’t back yet, but whenever and wherever it hits I’ll check it, I have somehow been sucked back into ANTM hijinks, and still digging the silly and sometimes grisly weekly fairy tale mystery.

Saturday

Day of rest or frolic

Sunday

9pm – The Good Wife (CBS)
10pm – The Mentalist (CBS)

A good dramatic lineup to cap off the week with my favorite network drama Wife.

And still working in my less time slot specific cable entries of It’s Always Sunny (FX), The League (FX), Major Crimes (TNT), Sons of Anarchy (FX), The Walking Dead (AMC) and tentatively American Horror Story (Fx).

What’s in your queue?

new and noteworthy tv: 10/1-10/7

September 30, 2012 No Comments

I’m starting to narrow down the new picks…

Monday

IHeartRadio Music Festival (CW, 8pm) – Will Billie Joe Armstrong’s tantrum be aired?
Don’t Sleep (BET, 11pm) Series Premiere – Headlines with T.J. Holmes.

Tuesday

Hart of Dixie (CW, 8pm) Season Premiere – Torn between a love and a lover, what will Zoe do?
Raising Hope (Fox, 8pm) Season Premiere – I typically almost like this misfit family show.
30 for 30 (ESPN, 8pm) Season Premiere – Psychology of athletes.
Giuliana & Bill (Style, 8pm) Season Premiere – I still don’t care.
Where are They Now (OWN, 10pm) Series premiere – Child stars Oprah-style.
Million Dollar Rooms (HGTV, 11pm) Season Premiere – Wine cellars, car garages, and more…

Wednesday

Presidential Debate (Fox/NBC/CBS/ABC/PBS, 9pm) – What do they have to say?
Supernatural (CW, 9pm) Season Premiere – Aren’t those boys dead yet?
Couples Therapy (VH1, 10pm) Season Premiere – “Celebrity” couples try to fix their relationships.
Life After Top Chef (Brav, 10pm) Series Premiere – Not a Top Chef watcher so probably not going to catch this.

Thursday

30 Rock (NBC, 8pm) Season Premiere – Liz and Jack are back.
Nor’Easter Men (Hist, 9pm) Series Premiere – More reality fishermen.
Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (Com, 10pm) Season Premiere – Stand-up.
Jersey Shore (MTV, 10pm) Season Premiere – I guess when I heard this was canceled I thought it was already canceled.

Friday

Back to the queue.

Saturday

See Dad Run (Nick, 9pm) Series Premiere – Scott Baio is back, do you need to know more?
Austin City Limits (PBS, 9pm) Season Premiere – Radiohead kicks it off.
Bedlam (BBCA, 9pm) Season Premiere – Starts with seeing ghosts.
Parking Wars/Billy the Exterminator (A&E, 9/10pm) Season Premiere – Tickets and exterminations.

Sunday

America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7pm) Season Premiere – Still funny?
The Cleveland Show (Fox, 7:30pm) Season Premiere – Cleveland and his gang.
Big Rich Texas/Glam Fairy (Style, 8/9pm) Season Premiere – More big rich drama and a couple weddings.
Upstairs Downstairs (PBS, 9pm) Season Premiere – Another round.
Steel Magnolias (Life, 9pm) Series Premiere – A new take on the southern gal pals.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

returning fall favorites

August 23, 2012 No Comments

The fall season is starting to trickle in… Until we get the full lay of the land of the new stuff, let’s take a look at what I’m looking forward to that’s coming back.

Community (NBC, Oct 19) – They’re able to do a crazy good job with random theme episodes and ongoing arcs that leverage the characters as well as pop culture.
The Good Wife (CBS, Sept 30) – Still one of my favorite dramas, I am somehow interested in all the aspects of the people, cases, relationships and politics.
Happy Endings (ABC, Oct 23) – This is my fave buddy/relationship comedy as each of these characters have evolved into their own random peeps.
Hart of Dixie (CW, Oct 2) – My new favorite fluffy small town rom-com, I want to see if ~~Summer~~ Zoe is still rocking the shorts at her medical practice.
The Mentalist (CBS, Sept 30) – This procedural has maintained the most of my interest, mostly due to Simon Baker being a likable wackadoodle.
New Girl (Fox, Sept 25) – This show too had some growing pains in the first season but I like that Jess has found a better balance of innocence and reality and the supporting cast has become more well rounded.
Parenthood (NBC, Sept 11) – What will befall the Bravermans this season, they get into some stupid situations but usually treat them with the right amount of humor and heart.
Parks & Recreation (NBC, Sept 20) – I almost wanted this show to end with the council election because it was just so perfect but am thrilled to see the return of these misfit government workers.
Sons of Anarchy (FX, Sept 11) – Every season I wonder how Jax and the crew will get out of their latest fix and am eagerly anticipating their new season of good bad guys.
The Walking Dead (AMC, Oct 14) – I finally caught back up and am ready for a new season of relationships strained to the max as they fight for their survival of the zomb-pocalypse.

Honorable Mentions (On the TiVo): 30 Rock (NBC, Oct 4), The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Sept 27), Bones (Fox, Sept 17), Castle (ABC, Sept 24), Dexter (Show, Sept 30), Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23 (ABC, Oct 23), Grimm (NBC), Hot in Cleveland (TVL, Nov 28), How I Met Your Mother (CBS, Sept 24), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX, Oct), The League (FX, Oct), The Middle (ABC, Sept 26), Modern Family (ABC, Sept 26), Suburgatory (ABC, Oct 17).

Debatable but may check in: American Horror Story (Fx, Oct), America’s Next Top Model (CW, Aug 24), Law & Order: SVU (NBC, Sept 26), The Office (NBC, Sept 20), The Voice (NBC, Sept 10).

Chime in with comments on what you’re looking forward to or other questions on returning faves.

Shows listed in alphabetical order and all premiere dates are of course subject to change.

my schedule

November 1, 2011 No Comments

There still may be some rearranging but here’s where I’m at…

Monday

8pm- How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
9pm – House (Fox) / Hart of Dixie (CW)
10pm – Castle (ABC)

Hart of Dixie is the new addition to this evening, not an incredible show but I like Rachel Bilson and the Gilmore Girls-esque town, it makes me happy. House has been hanging by a thread on my schedule but I’m always interested if not entertained by the supporting cast shakeups.

Tuesday

8pm – Glee (Fox)
9pm – New Girl/Raising Hope (Fox) / Ringer (CW)
10pm – Parenthood (NBC)

New Girl is one of two new enjoyable sitcom additions with a nice quirky feel that I hope they’ll grow into well, and it brought Raising Hope, which I sort of enjoy, back from being abandoned by me. Ringer is hanging on by a thread but I keep wanting to give Buffy a chance and see where it’s going.

Wednesday

8pm – The Middle/Suburgatory (ABC)
9pm – Modern Family/Happy Endings (ABC) / ANTM (CW)
10pm – L&O: SVU (NBC)

Sitcom addition number two, Suburgatory, is another nice dose of quirky fun made better than average by the lead. ANTM all star edition is getting me back on board with this, and the new cast may not be enough to keep me on board with SVU.

Thursday

8pm – The Big Bang Theory (CBS) / Community/Parks & Rec (NBC)
9pm – [Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)] / Person of Interest (CBS) / Bones (Fox) /[The Office (NBC)]
10pm – The Mentalist (CBS) / Prime Suspect (NBC)

Prime Suspect may not be getting great ratings but it is coming into its own, while it’s clearly the 9 o’clock hour that’s a problem. Grey’s is always borderline on schedule, but I can pick them up online if need be while PofI isn’t the most awesome new show I might be more interested than the no longer in its prime Office.

Friday

8pm – Chuck (NBC)
9pm – Grimm (NBC)

I was a little over Chuck’s family drama over the past season(s) but hoping their final year and rogue spy troupe is back to basics and giving the new fantastical procedural a go.

Saturday

Day of rest or frolic

Sunday

9pm – The Good Wife (CBS)

She’s still good.

And not forgetting cable I’ve got Sons of Anarchy (Fx), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Fx), Walking Dead (AMC) still in the queue and am still on board but not sure how much I love the new totally bizarre but working it out American Horror Story (Fx).