- ESPN - Pardon the Interruption - Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 5:30PM EST
- ESPN2 - SportsNation - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 4:00PM EST
- MSNBC - Morning Joe - Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 6:00-9:00AM EST
- Comedy Central - The Colbert Report - Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 11:30PM EST
- ESPN - Bulls-Celtics game - Friday, October 30, 2009 - 8:00PM EST
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The Sports Guy Media Push
I am one of the many fans of ESPN's Bill Simmons and this week marks the release of his second novel, entitled The Book of Basketball. His book tour started off with a bang last night in Washington, DC at the ESPN Zone. But as a television related note, the media push for Simmons will continue all week long. I wanted to pass along the information to other Simmons fans so they can remember to set their DVRs according:
Monday, October 26, 2009
Curb Continues to Deliver
We are now six episodes into the seventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and every episode is as good as the last.
I was skeptical that the return of the Seinfeld cast for the newest season would somehow alienate the niche Curb has created for itself, but so far it has been nothing but brilliant. Larry David has been careful to slowly weave in Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer while continuing to provide the situations that has made Curb the show it is. Each episode we still see David's neurotic personality encountering painfully funny scenes, while mixing in the occasionally celebrity to play themselves or a fictional character. This has been the show's format since the beginning and David was smart to not force too much of Seinfeld on the viewer.
While I believe the season (series?) finale will ultimately end with actual scenes that depict a true Seinfeld reunion, David will continue to explore his personal life that has made the show absolutely hilarious. The only question remains is how much of the Seinfeld cast we will actually see this season. Despite everything, for me, the more the better.
I was skeptical that the return of the Seinfeld cast for the newest season would somehow alienate the niche Curb has created for itself, but so far it has been nothing but brilliant. Larry David has been careful to slowly weave in Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer while continuing to provide the situations that has made Curb the show it is. Each episode we still see David's neurotic personality encountering painfully funny scenes, while mixing in the occasionally celebrity to play themselves or a fictional character. This has been the show's format since the beginning and David was smart to not force too much of Seinfeld on the viewer.
While I believe the season (series?) finale will ultimately end with actual scenes that depict a true Seinfeld reunion, David will continue to explore his personal life that has made the show absolutely hilarious. The only question remains is how much of the Seinfeld cast we will actually see this season. Despite everything, for me, the more the better.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
My Secret Girlfriend
Last Wednesday, Comedy Central premiered it's newest original comedy Secret Girlfriend which puts you as the star of the show. Comedy Central obviously has high hopes for this show as it debuted directly after the season premiere of South Park.
The show's format is original and very hip to today's generation. It's shot entirely in first-person point of view and chronicles escapades with your two loyal, sometimes imbecilic buddies (Derek Miller & Michael Blaiklock). In the debut episode we learn that "we" have a crazy on-again/off-again girlfriend named Mandy (Alexis Krause) but we soon meet Jessica (Sara E.R. Fletcher) the girl every guy wants; funny, cool and beautiful. Throughout the show we get several text messages, video chats or YouTube videos to help move along the plot in a creative way. I'll admit the laughs were hard to come by in the first episode, but that should be expected. Most of the time is spent developing characters and the story arcs in the pilot episode, but the amount of beautiful women in the show is a teenage boy's dream. And that's the demographic Comedy Central is aiming for.
I will keep watching for sure. The two buddies in the show are goofy and sometimes funny, the girls are gorgeous and I guarantee the laughs will start coming in droves.
The show's format is original and very hip to today's generation. It's shot entirely in first-person point of view and chronicles escapades with your two loyal, sometimes imbecilic buddies (Derek Miller & Michael Blaiklock). In the debut episode we learn that "we" have a crazy on-again/off-again girlfriend named Mandy (Alexis Krause) but we soon meet Jessica (Sara E.R. Fletcher) the girl every guy wants; funny, cool and beautiful. Throughout the show we get several text messages, video chats or YouTube videos to help move along the plot in a creative way. I'll admit the laughs were hard to come by in the first episode, but that should be expected. Most of the time is spent developing characters and the story arcs in the pilot episode, but the amount of beautiful women in the show is a teenage boy's dream. And that's the demographic Comedy Central is aiming for.
I will keep watching for sure. The two buddies in the show are goofy and sometimes funny, the girls are gorgeous and I guarantee the laughs will start coming in droves.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The It's Always Sunny mishap
Last week's episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia came under some serious scrutiny when it seemed they had completely sold the show out by incorporating numerous plugs for arcade-themed restaurant Dave & Buster's and Coors beer. Most fans hoped it was merely an elaborate joke, well it appears now that's the case. Glenn Howerton (Dennis) tweeted the following today:
So it appears that the corporate schilling was all in good fun, but it didn't help to have the actual D&B and Coors Light commercials during the show. Howerton went on to say that, "tonite's ep is 1 of my favs we've ever done." This is really the first stumble I've seen from Sunny so I can give them a break. All in all the show is outstanding and can't wait to see the rest of the season.
"If u watch the ep. w no commercials on DVD or iTunes or whatever u will like it a lot more. I promise. We learned our lesson on that one."
So it appears that the corporate schilling was all in good fun, but it didn't help to have the actual D&B and Coors Light commercials during the show. Howerton went on to say that, "tonite's ep is 1 of my favs we've ever done." This is really the first stumble I've seen from Sunny so I can give them a break. All in all the show is outstanding and can't wait to see the rest of the season.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
RW/RR Challenge Time!
The latest installment of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins debuted last night on MTV. The show combines everything you'd want to see in a reality competition: crazy challenges, drunken fights and random hookups. Some find the show boorish and mundane; I find those people to be crazy.
This is the eighteenth iteration of the show and is still easily one of the most entertaining and yes, trashy, shows on television. But please be mindful that when I say entertaining that's all I mean. Give it a couple of episodes and then honestly tell me you don't care, at least a little bit, about who back stabs who and the drama involved in the Ruins.
For those who watch, here's my early prediction for winner...Evan. Lock it up.
This is the eighteenth iteration of the show and is still easily one of the most entertaining and yes, trashy, shows on television. But please be mindful that when I say entertaining that's all I mean. Give it a couple of episodes and then honestly tell me you don't care, at least a little bit, about who back stabs who and the drama involved in the Ruins.
For those who watch, here's my early prediction for winner...Evan. Lock it up.
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