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My Take on TV: My 5 Favorite Summer Shows

theTVaddict.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:02:05 GMT

By: Amrie Cunninghame [My Take on TV] I donât think Iâm overstating anything when I say that this summer has given us some of the best TV Iâve seen in a long time. Iâm still not caught up on the few weeks I missed due to our trip to San Diego, but I still feel like Iâve seen some quality TV that Iâm glad we have in the summer so these shows donât have to compete with my regular fall viewing. Here are my favorite shows from the summer (if not listed, itâs because Iâm just not caught up and I canât say itâs my favorite if I havenât seen itâ¦Iâm talking to you, THE CLOSER). My five favorite summer shows this year: BURN NOTICE â Ever since my visit to the set, I feel connected to this show. Iâve had the chance to spend time with the people that make the show possible, so to me, that makes season 2 even more spectacular than season 1. Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) is a great character â heâs sarcastic, which is perfect for me â I sometimes feel like sarcasm should be my middle name. I love Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar, who...

Advertising Anarchy: TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES

theTVaddict.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:51:58 GMT

In the fourth installment of Advertising Anarchy [theTVaddict.com’s take on how networks might wish to consider promoting some of our favorite new and returning shows come Fall 2008] we offer up a first look at the new John Connor. Who both star Thomas Dekker and showrunner Josh Friedman promise will, for lack of a better phrase, kick some serious Terminator butt this season. Related Posts: Advertising Anarchy: SMALLVILLE Advertising Anarchy: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Advertising Anarchy: FRINGE addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fadvertising-anarchy-terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles%2F'; addthis_title = 'Advertising+Anarchy%3A+TERMINATOR%3A+THE+SARAH+CONNOR+CHRONICLES'; addthis_pub = '';

Jenny's TV Guide: Tuesday August 12

theTVaddict.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:48:40 GMT

Tuesday’s Olympic competition features four swimming finals, and Michael Phelps contends for gold in two of them. First, the 200m fly, then the 4×200m free relay. By the end of the Beijing Games, the 23-year-old Maryland native could become one of the all-time most decorated Olympians. Katie Hoff, a product of the same Baltimore-area pool that produced Phelps, also has medal chances, in the 200m free and 200m IM. In the women’s gymnastics team final, highly talented teenagers Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin lead the reigning world champion U.S. contingent against formidable China, among others. Also on tonight: *Special* - 2008 Summer Olympic Games - NBC @ 7/6c (Night 5 of 17) *Special* - Flipping Out - Bravo @ 9/8c (1-Hour Reunion Special) *New* - Big Brother - CBS @ 9/8c *New* - Eureka - SciFi @ 9/8c *New* - Evolve - History Channel @ 10/9c *New* - From G’s to Gents - MTV @ 10/9c *New* - General Hospital: Night Shift - SoapNet @ 11/10c *New* - How to Look Good Naked - Lifetime @ 10/9c *New* - Jurassic Fight Club - History Channel @ 9/8c *New* - Million Dollar Listing - Bravo @ 10/9c *New* - Must Love...

The TV Addict Checks One Off His Bucket List

theTVaddict.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:23:10 GMT

With the exception of here , here and here , it’s not often that this TV Addict interrupts your regularly scheduled programming to toot his own horn. That said, it’s even less often something this cool happens. [Cue Shameless Self Promotion] Take a look at the pull quotes [industry speak for quotes networks and studios pull from the media to promote their wares] that recently appeared in an official FOX press release touting the new J.J. Abrams series FRINGE. Notice anything familiar? (more…) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fthe-tv-addict-checks-one-off-his-bucket-list%2F'; addthis_title = 'The+TV+Addict+Checks+One+Off+His+Bucket+List'; addthis_pub = '';

In Support of Donna Martin Dropping Out of 90210

theTVaddict.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:47:07 GMT

After surviving an overbearing mother who makes Bree Van de Camp look relaxed. An endless string of embarrassing Halloween costumes [who remembers the classic mermaid outfit from season one?]. Not to mention almost not being allowed to graduate high school after getting drunk on half a glass of champagne, you’d think television’s longest standing almost virgin could catch a break. But unfortunately, life doesn’t always play out, well like our favorite zip code. Expecially after news got out this morning that original BEVERLY HILLS 90210 star Tori Spelling just receive the Hollywood equivalent of a Ray Pruit smackdown. Well, not literally. Because lord knows Donna Martin suffered enough at the hands of her one-hit wonder abusive boyfriend [Bonus points if you know the name of the one-hit song]. But I digress. (more…) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F08%2F11%2Fin-support-of-donna-martin-dropping-out-of-90210%2F'; addthis_title = 'In+Support+of+Donna+Martin+Dropping+Out+of+90210'; addthis_pub = '';

Thomas Dekker & Summer Glau Talk TERMINATOR Season 2

theTVaddict.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:22:53 GMT

Hoping to give fans a second chance to jump on the bandwagon, FOX has made the savvy decision to re-run the entire first season of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CHRONICLES this week. And to celebrate two words that rarely find their way into a sentence together. You know, ‘FOX’ and ‘Savvy’ [seriously, will the bitterness over FIREFLY’s cancellation ever end?], this TV Addict thought today would be the perfect opportunity to run our recent conversation with TERMINATOR stars Thomas Dekker and Summer Glau. Who took a few minutes following their panel at the recent San Diego Comic Con to talk to the media. Thomas Dekker: Hey, I love theTVAddict.com, how are you? The TV Addict: I’m great thanks. You know, it would really help me out if you repeated “I love theTVaddict.com” [as I record it for posterity!] Thomas Dekker: I love the TV addict. No really. You’ve given me some great coverage. The TV Addict: I guess that’s what happens when I actually put your words in context and don’t make stuff up. Thomas Dekker: It’s amazing. Usually I’ll say something and say ‘just kidding’ only to discover later on that whomever is interviewing me miraculously left out the ‘just...

Jenny's TV Guide: Monday August 11

theTVaddict.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:53:39 GMT

Monday marks the season finale of The Mole on ABC at 10/9c. Tonight’s Olympic coverage includes the men’s team gymnastics final concludes, Americans Michael Phelps (200m free), Aaron Peirsol (100m back) and Natalie Coughlin (100m back) chase gold in the pool, and U.S. beach volleyball action. Also, the men’s 10m synchronized platform diving final. Also on tonight: *Season Finale* - The Mole - ABC @ 10/9c *Special* - 2008 Summer Olympic Games - NBC @ 7/6c (Night 4 of 17) *Sports* - Monday Night Football: Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers - ESPN @ 8/7c *New* - Charlie Jade - SciFi @ 3AM/2AMc (Monday night/Tuesday morning) *New* - Date My Ex - Bravo @ 10/9c *New* - High School Musical - ABC @ 8/7c *New* - Intervention - A&E @ 9/8c *New* - I Want to Work for Diddy - VH1 @ 9/8c *New* - Jon & Kate Plus 8 - TLC @ 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c *New* - Luke’s Parental Advisory - VH1 @ 10:30/9:30c *New* - New York Goes to Hollywood - VH1 @ 10/9c *New* - Paranormal State - A&E @ 10/9c *New* - Saving Grace - TNT @ 10/9 *New* - Take Home Nanny - TLC @...

MY BOYS: Why You Should Watch

theTVaddict.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:04:14 GMT

By: Lori Kapes [Special Guest Contributor] File this under Better-Late-Than-Never [like Britney Spears? menstruation period, yeah I went there]. The TBS show MY BOYS may have ended its second season this past Thursday, but that shouldn?t stop you from tuning in to reruns in the meantime. This TBS original sitcom is the first critically acclaimed cable network show since the debut of USA?s MONK. Ok, maybe not. I know you?ve recently been preoccupied with figuring out how singer Katy Perry gets away with such a salaciously catchy song like ?I Kissed a Girl? [admit it you like it] or maybe you?re fascinated by how Michael Phelps manages to keep that little Speedo on. Well I?m here to give you a short little run down on MY BOYS and why you should watch. (more…) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F08%2F11%2Fmy-boys-why-you-should-watch%2F'; addthis_title = 'MY+BOYS%3A+Why+You+Should+Watch'; addthis_pub = '';