Posted by Dustin on 04.25.2007 at 1:28 pm

So last night Heather Mills went home on “Dancing With The Stars.” I have to say I’m really P.O.’d about this. No she wouldn’t have won, but she was better than Billy Rae and John from “Cheers.” She should have lasted longer than this!

Meanwhile last night was “American Idol’s” “Idol Gives Back” show. The only song I knew was “Imagine,” and once again I was not impressed by Blake’s performance. I have a feeling Blake or Lakisha will be going home tonight.

Well “AI” made us watch that whole show only to learn they weren’t sending anyone home. I feel cheated!

Posted by Dustin on 04.24.2007 at 5:51 pm

So this one has been going around, and many probably have heard it. Plus if you haven’t, and you read the May sweeps spoilers I posted below, well you probably figured it out. For those who don’t know, highlight with your mouse between the asterisks . . . .* Apparently Uncle Saul is gay! *

Posted by Dustin on 04.24.2007 at 5:38 pm

TVGuide.com is reporting that Polly Bergen will join at the end of the season as Lynette’s mom to help deal with a health crisis. Uh oh!

In other casting news Kristin at E! previously reported that Mike’s brother would be brought in next season.

Posted by Dustin on 04.24.2007 at 11:25 am

This is one of  those times I’m glad NBC.com shows “Heroes” on their site, because I need to re-watch this one as I was feeling under the weather and only half paying attention. To make matters worse, I was recording “Dancing With The Stars,” so I couldn’t record “Heroes!”

Anyways, we learned a whole lot last night. For starters, Linderman has the power to heal the dead. Well we’ve seen him do it with a plant . . . . but a person? We also learned he wants the explosion to happen, for his own weired “Legion of Doom” saving the world kind of way. The explosion would propel Nathan to the White House.

We also learned that it seems Nathan and Peter’s mommy probably has a power too. Hmmmm, interesting. You could totally see Peter was going to be saved the same way Claire was after she was “killed.” I’ve also been thinking a lot about Peter and Nathan’s father. We were told he committed suicide . . . but did he? I can’t help but think he’s out there somewhere.

Isaac seems to be dead . . . again. We knew he died from the beginning of the show. Will they bring him back? As Hiro said at the end, he didn’t save the world so maybe Isaac was still alive. His character has kinda has run his course though. We were told by the end of the season several heroes would be dead, I figured he was one.

Meanwhile how cool was Hiro’s jump to the future? Next week’s episode should be really neat, but seems a little “X-Menish” to me with the whole hunting down of people with powers.

Finally, when are we going to get some answers about Suresh? They never cleared up the whole thing with his sister, and I just get the feeling that he’s got a power he doesn’t know about.

Posted by Dustin on 04.23.2007 at 10:16 pm

More May Sweeps from ABC Press Releases! Spoilers Ahead

“UGLY BETTY” THURSDAY, APRIL 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) – “Petra-gate” – Betty, fed up with Daniel, Christina and Henry and how they’ve all disappointed her, does her best to avoid all three. But love is all around at Mode, as Alexis gets asked out on her first date as a woman; Amanda begins a flirtation with a designer she assumes is gay; Wilhelmina struggles to deal with the tireless advances of her latest conquest, and Hilda gets a surprise from Santos. Meanwhile, Daniel goes it alone in dealing with the aftermath of his one-time hook-up with Petra. Guest starring Cristián de la Fuente (“The Class,” Univisiions “No Cuesta Nada”) as Rodrigo, Alexis’ admirer, and Ivana Milicevic (“Casino Royale”) as Lena.

“UGLY BETTY” THURSDAY, MAY 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) – “Secretaries Day”- Betty struggles to come up with the cash to solve the latest Suarez family dilemma, all while planning Mode’s big assistants week bash at a medieval themed restaurant, a place with an unlikely link to Amanda’s past. Meanwhile, Daniel tries to heed Betty’s advice about his sexual addiction issues; Alexis considers Rodrigo’s offer (guest star Cristian de la Fuente); Hilda faces a tough cosmetology school exam, and Wilhelmina becomes even bolder in her plans for total Mode domination.

“UGLY BETTY” THURSDAY, MAY 10 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) — “A Tree Grows in Guadalajara” – Betty and her family go to Guadalajara to solve Ignacio’s immigration problems, and Betty questions her Aunt Mirta (Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Rita Moreno) and cousin Clara about her late mother. Meanwhile, Alexis gets a visit from Jordan (guest star Rebecca Gayheart), the woman she dated before her “death” and operation; Marc is jealous when Amanda seemingly has a new best gay friend in Tavares, and Wilhelmina gives the new man in her life a makeover.

“UGLY BETTY” SEASON FINALE THURSDAY, MAY 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) – “East Side Story” — Betty and Henry’s romance heats up. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina makes great strides in her ambitious power play, as Daniel descends further in a downward spiral. The Suarez family trip to Mexico takes a dangerous turn, with old ghosts creating new problems. Explosive secrets will be revealed, and everything will be tied together by a beloved Broadway musical. Kristin Chenoweth, Angalica Vale and Gina Gershon guest star.

Posted by Dustin on 04.23.2007 at 10:15 pm

More spoilers from the ABC May Sweeps press release. Keep reading!

“GREY’S ANATOMY” THURSDAY, APRIL 26 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) — “Desire” – As the interns of Seattle Grace cram for their upcoming exam, the attendings vie for the Chief’s position by tending to the chairman of the hospital board after he’s admitted as a patient. Meanwhile, Burke struggles to involve Cristina in the wedding planning, things heat up between Addison and Alex, and Derek questions his relationship with Meredith.

“GREY’S ANATOMY” THURSDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) — “The Other Side of This Life” – Addison takes temporary leave from Seattle Grace and makes a road trip to Los Angeles in order to visit some old friends from medical school. As Meredith continues to bond with her stepmother, Susan, Cristina reluctantly plans her wedding with the assistance of her mother, Helen, and Burke’s mother, Mama Jane. Meanwhile, Derek must perform emergency surgery on Ava/Jane Doe, as Alex continues his unfailing bedside manner with her. Featuring an all-star guest cast including Paul Adelstein (“Prison Break”), Amy Brenneman (“Judging Amy”), Tim Daly (“The Fugitive,” “The Nine”), Taye Diggs (“Rent,” “Day Break”), Merrin Dungey (“Alias”) and Chris Lowell (“Veronica Mars”). The legendary Diahann Carroll returns as Preston Burke’s mother, Jane, and Elizabeth Reaser (“Sweet Land”) returns as Ava/Jane Doe.

“GREY’S ANATOMY” THURSDAY, MAY 10 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) — “Testing 1-2-3” – The interns take the biggest test of their careers, their first-year medical exams, as the residents attend to three injured mountain climbers. Meanwhile Callie’s suspicions of George and Izzie grow, and Cristina struggles to write her wedding vows.

“GREY’S ANATOMY” THURSDAY, MAY 17 (9:00-10:04 p.m., ET) – “Didn’t We Almost Have It All”

Posted by Dustin on 04.23.2007 at 10:11 pm

The following are from an ABC press release for May Sweeps. Spoilers Ahead!

“DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) – “Gossip” – Gaby’s engagement party is the background for an unexpected announcement, the neighborhood is full of gossip about the dead body found in a Wisteria Lane home, and Susan decides between Ian and Mike.

“DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” SUNDAY, MAY 6 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) — Susan gets lost in the woods trying to find Mike, Gaby winds up in jail, and Lynette realizes she loves another man. Guest starring John Slattery as Victor Lang.

“DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” SUNDAY, MAY 13 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) – “What Would We Do Without You” – A desperate housewife has a potentially fatal health scare, while wedding plans and a long-awaited marriage proposal keep the residents of Wisteria Lane full of things to discuss with their neighbors.

“DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” SEASON FINALE SUNDAY, MAY 20 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) – Bree and Orson return to Wisteria Lane for Gaby and Victor’s fairy tale wedding, and a surprise wedding takes place in an unexpected location. Guest starring John Slattery as Victor Lang and Mike Farrell as Milton Lang.

Posted by Dustin on 04.23.2007 at 10:08 pm

The following is from an ABC press release. Spoilers follow!

“BROTHERS & SISTERS” SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) – “Bad News” – Sarah finds it very difficult to get past her husband’s alleged indiscretions with another woman, and Kitty and Robert reach an impasse as the shock of a tragic accident sinks in. Peter Coyote guest stars as Nora’s romantic interest, Mark August.

“BROTHERS & SISTERS” SUNDAY, MAY 6 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) — “Grapes of Wrath” –
A celebration of Tommy’s new business venture turns to chaos, and Nora takes Holly to task when she gets just a bit too close. Peter Coyote guest stars as Nora’s romantic interest, Mark August.

“BROTHERS & SISTERS” SUNDAY, MAY 13 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) — “Favorite Son” — Tommy and Julia have to make a life and death decision for their newborn twins, while Sarah and Joe come to grips with the fate of their marriage, and an unlikely candidate helps Justin face his impending future as he prepares to leave his family to go off to war. Three real life U.S. veterans guest star (Toni Torres as female soldier, Zachary Stockdale as male soldier and Skylar T. Adams as the second male soldier). Also guest starring Maria Shriver as herself.

“BROTHERS & SISTERS” SEASON FINALE SUNDAY, MAY 20 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) — “Matriarchy” – As Justin counts the days and hours until his return to active duty in the army and readies himself to go to war, he reaches out to everyone in the family individually, trying to spend time with all of them. Nora plans an engagement party for Kitty, who announces her plans to move out of the house. At the engagement party we meet more McCallister relatives and learn more about Saul’s secret romantic life, as Sarah tries to come to terms with her marriage and where it’s headed. Guest starring Garry Marshall as Major Dick Biggs.

Posted by Dustin on 04.23.2007 at 12:01 am

OMG What a great episode! This time I tried to take quick notes so I knew what to comment on 🙂

Carlos and Eddie
First up, Carlos were hilarious and scary at the same time tonight. Carlos kept hiding his relationship with Eddie, who didn’t get it. Loved when Mike walked in on them, she hid and Carlos said the sex noises where just him. TMI given what it seemed like to poor Mike! Carlos and Eddie sneaking around to all the houses Eddie was selling was hilarious, until they got into that car bed. That was just wrong! I hope that family wasn’t living there anymore. Just when you thought they were over, because the truth that he still loved Gabby came out . . . . it seems they were back on! I am warming up to these two. Still though, I think Carlos likes the idea of a pre-made family with Eddie.

Susan, Mike and Ian
So Susan seemed to have little bit of a melt down this week. Ian invited Mike for dinner, which you just knew was a mistake! Mistake #2 was Susan trying to fix Mike up with another woman. Mike talking about prison was hilarious, I was waiting for him to end up telling a “prison bitch” story. I was glad Mike finally told Ian that he loves Susan and wants her back. It was about time! However she went and threw them both out! To make matters worse, the previews have her saying she’s in love with two men. No no no! You love Mike, you want Mike! Grrrrr! Susan frustrates me sometimes. Actually she frustrates me most of the time.

Mrs. McClosky
She was really the focus of the episode, her and the dead husband in the freezer. Poor Parker having to find him, that kid is screwed up forever now! Lynette’s kids are such brats though, that will teach them to break into other peoples’ homes. I am so wondering what happened with that guy though? She got caught by the other nosy neighbor Ida. However I think it’s going to be something innocent as I can’t see them getting rid of her. She’s too much fun! I bet he died and she froze him because she didn’t want to be without him. I could be off, I have not looked at spoilers. DH is one of my favorite shows and I like the surprise 🙂

Tom, Lynette and Rick
So Lynette is making a success of the Pizza Parlor and you can see it’s getting to Tom. That and Rick Rick Rick. Tom’s getting annoyed and I bet he’s going to end up addicted to pain killers. Meanwhile Rick is flirting with Lynette and you can tell she likes it given the way Tom is treating her. He’s always been jealous she was the successful one, and now she’s taking over HIS business and making it a success. She better not go and have an affair on Tom! Oh and the devil child Kayla made an appearance in this episode, of course putting the nails in Lynette’s coffin by reading the restaurant review to her dad. Is it terrible that I hate that child?

Gabby and Victor
So this one was pretty predictable throughout the whole show. They got it on during the blackout, they got blackmailed, it almost cost Victor the election and Gabby agreed to marry him to save the campaign. I am glad thought that she didn’t just marry him for that, she really did see he was a good guy and was trying to protect her.

Where For Out Thy Bree?
I just have to say, I miss Bree!

Posted by Dustin on 04.21.2007 at 10:22 am

Most of the television season winds down in May, and leads into a Summer of reality shows and what not. The CW however is promoting a new soap for the Summer called “Hidden Palms.” From what I’ve been able to find out 8 episodes have been shot, perhaps more if it’s a hit? The problem is I believe the 8 episodes were made last year. This show was scrapped from the fall line-up and is now being put on as a Summer filler it seems, so if it’s a hit I don’t know if the cast is still available. Anyways it looks like I might be getting my hands on some clips of the first two episodes of it, if I do I’ll post them. Here is a blurb from the shows press release

 The CW’s mysterious new one-hour drama “Hidden Palms” will debut on Wednesday, May 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Multi-generational “Hidden Palms” focuses on Johnny Miller (Taylor Handley, “The O.C.”), a teen who is struggling to come to terms with two tragedies in the strange and artificial atmosphere of Palm Springs. In addition to Handley, “Hidden Palms” features a star-studded ensemble cast including “NYPD Blue” veterans Gail O’Grady and Sharon Lawrence, D.W. Moffett (“Traffic”), and fresh faces such as Amber Heard (“Alpha Dog”), Michael Cassidy (“The O.C.”), Ellary Porterfield (“The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio”) and Tessa Thompson (“Veronica Mars”).

The show is from Kevin Williamson, best known for “Dawsons Creek” and the “Scream Movies.” I will admit, I never saw “Dawson” except for maybe 1 episode. I never got it. I did love the “Scream” movies though. If it’s a blend of soap and thriller, it could be good.