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13Dec 09
In this week's cast, I talk about TNT's new anthrocentric dramatic comedy "Men of a Certain Age," as well as Syfy's trippy take on Lewis Carroll's beloved c!assic "Alice." Also, a shout-out to the genre television reviewers at Tuning In to Scifi TV. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I talk about the new Christmas special that aired on CBS called "Yes, Virginia." I also celebrated the second season premiere of "Better Off Ted" and the fifth-season resume of "The Closer." I also reiterate my anticipation to the January return and premieres of
"Human Target," "Leverage," "24," "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan" and "Caprica" along with others I mentioned last week including "Chuck," "Psych," "Burn Notice" and "Damages."
Also, a shout-out to Whitney Pandil-Eaton's Prairie Profile of Tony Bernhardt, new general manager at Enerbase in Minot, running in Monday's Minot Daily News.
Original blog posted here.
Enjoy!
- Posted Dec 13, 2009 9:15 am PT
- Category: TV
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6Dec 09
In this week's cast, I reflect at greater length on the cancellation notice for Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse." Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I share my impressions of several recent fall season and series finales, including those of "Sons of Anarchy," "V," "Monk" and "White Collar." And I look forward to the return and premieres of "The Closer," "Men of a Certain Age," "Better Off Ted," "Chuck," "Psych," "Burn Notice" and "Damages."
Also, shout-outs to Laurence Simon's most recent "100 Word Story" weekly challenge, "Work," and to New Zealand author and podcaster Pip Ballentine's long-awaited podiobook release "Digital Magic."
Original blog posted here.
Enjoy!- Posted Dec 6, 2009 7:31 pm PT
- Category: TV
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29Nov 09
In this week's cast, I take the Thanksgiving holiday as a moment to reflect on television I've been thankful for in the past year -- and television I've been less thankful for. Included in my reflections are thoughts on the more-than-usually acceptable Day Seven we had with "24." Also, Kim Raver from that series -- the only context of "24" in which I'd call for "More Kim, please!"
-- and her work in "Grey's Anatomy." Also, ABC's decision to burn off a bunch of canceled programming over the summer, which was just the loveliest bit of fan service I've seen since FOX decided to give "Dollhouse" a shot at a second season. Also, a quick shout-out to the "100 Word Stories" podcast's upcoming weekly challenge with a story prompt suggestion of "Smoke." Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I briefly mention the beginning of the end for Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse," beginning at 8/7c this Friday, next weekend's premiere of the "Alice" miniseries on Syfy, for some reason mention ABC's bucket of holiday schmaltz "Find My Family" premiering Monday, and forget to mention the season finale of FX's "Sons of Anarchy," set for Tuesday at 10/9c (although I do remember to mention it here).
Mostly I look ahead to the series finale of "Monk," devoting pretty much the balance of my sidecast to comment on the run of that show from the summer of 2002 through part two of the finale this Friday, Dec. 4 at 9/8c, following an encore of part one at 8/7c and a daylong back-to-back marathon of excellent episodes beginning at 6/5c on USA. Original blog posted here.
Enjoy!- Posted Nov 29, 2009 1:33 pm PT
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22Nov 09
In this week's cast, I share my reactions, more positive than negative, to AMC's miniseries presentation of "The Prisoner." Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I discuss three reality shows I watch, including "Hell's Kitchen," "Project Runway" and "Top Chef," and why I like them. Original blog posted here.
Enjoy!- Posted Nov 22, 2009 7:51 pm PT
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15Nov 09
In this week's cast, I review with pleasure the Ann Rule true-crime movies that took over the Lifetime Movie Network including "Too Late to Say Goodbye," "And Never Let Her Go" and "Everything She Ever Wanted." Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I talked about the series resume of "Glee" and looked forward to the AMC premiere of its six-episode miniseries "The Prisoner" with a first-ever "gag reel" at the end and a shout-out to a_spod. Original blog posted here.
Enjoy!- Posted Nov 15, 2009 7:02 am PT
- Category: TV
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8Nov 09
In this week's cast, ABC's reboot of "V" headlines a blast from the past, including some music videos, c!assic "V" and Olivia Newton John's "Xanadu." Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I run down the "shows so far" on "Bones," "Fringe," Grey's Anatomy, "Mercy" and, prompted by ABC's reboot of "V," I talk about c!assic "V." Original blog posted here. Also, shout-outs to Dan Feldner's Prairie Profile of Ron Thompson with the Ward County Historical Society in Monday's Minot Daily News, and Laurence Simon's 100 Word Stories weekly challenge.
Enjoy!- Posted Nov 8, 2009 5:44 pm PT
- Category: TV
- 5 Comments
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2Nov 09
In this week's cast, I share my thoughts on USA comic crime drama "White Collar," which seems promising but has some character issues. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I look forward to the premiere of ABC's "V" and talk about the "show so far" on "Robin Hood," "Nip/Tuck" and "FlashForward." Original blog posted here. Enjoy!- Posted Nov 2, 2009 5:37 am PT
- Category: TV
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25Oct 09
In this week's cast, my colleague Andrea Johnson takes over my TV column while I'm on vacation and talks about her experience as a Nielsen family, and her impressions of CBS's "The Mentalist." Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I explore in detail the fact that I watch far too much television, having spent the past week shoveling out my DVR. Along with my own take on CBS cookie-cutter crime dramas, including "Criminal Minds,", I share my impressions of "Sons of Anarchy," "Drop Dead Diva," c!assic episodes of "The Prisoner," "Sanctuary," "Ugly Betty," "Psych" and "Monk." Original blog posted here. Also, a shout-out to this week's weekly challenge on Laurence Simon's 100 Word Stories. Enjoy!- Posted Oct 25, 2009 11:44 am PT
- Category: TV
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18Oct 09
In this week's cast, I talk about ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," and how they really ought to start looking for a clearing to land this thing. Original blog posted here. Also, a promo for Whitney Pandil-Eaton's Prairie Profile of Ole Olson in this Monday's Minot Daily News.
For my side cast, I talked in some detail about the sixth and final season premiere of "Nip/Tuck." Original blog posted here. Enjoy!- Posted Oct 18, 2009 8:53 pm PT
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12Oct 09
In this week's cast, I talk about the relatively disappointing premieres of "Three Rivers" and "Trauma". Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I talked about a couple of season finales -- "Eureka" and "Warehouse 13," and the second-season premiere of "Sanctuary." Original blog posted here.
Also, promos for Kim Fundingsland's Prairie Profile of Leo Jundt in this Monday's Minot Daily News, what's on deck in our Oct. 14 Inside Ag edition, a promo for the Minot Area Theatrical Society's production of "DeathTrap" Oct. 15-18, and the Taube Museum of Art's annual "Artfest". Enjoy!- Posted Oct 12, 2009 12:18 am PT
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4Oct 09
In this week's cast, the sixth season premieres of "Medium" and "Desperate Housewives" come back strong. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, this week featured a harvest of disappointing premieres, including "NCIS," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Stargate: Universe," "Modern Family," "The Middle" "Hank," "The Cleveland Show" and the only new show I watched that I enjoyed unreservedly, Courtney Cox in "Cougar Town." Original blog posted here.
Also, promos for Jill Schramm's Prairie Profile of Gordy Lindquist in this Monday's Minot Daily News, what's on deck in our Oct. 14 Inside Ag edition, a promo for the Mouse River Players production of "Monk-y Business II - Back in the Sandals Again" Oct. 8-11, and a promo for the Minot Area Theatrical Society's production of "DeathTrap" Oct. 15-18. Enjoy!- Posted Oct 4, 2009 5:51 pm PT
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27Sep 09
In this week's cast, Nathan Fillion's second season premiere of "Castle" on ABC launched me on a trip down memory lane. Original blog posted here.
For my first side cast, in addition to "Castle," last Monday night also featured the two-hour season premieres of "House" on FOX -- I got some excellent insights from longtime "House" fan Kim Gifford -- and "Heroes" on NBC, and the return of the CBS comedy lineup, including the series premiere of Jenna Elfman's reasonably funny "Accidentally on Purpose." Original blog posted here.
For my second side cast, I took a whirlwind stab at a weekful of premieres including comments on: "Mercy," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Good Wife," "Brothers," "Eastwick," "FlashForward," "The Beautiful Life," "Dollhouse" and "The Forgotten," and I look ahead to another big week of premieres including "Desperate Housewives," "Brothers and Sisters," "Private Practice" "Stargate: Universe" and ABC's comedy lineup including "Hank," and "The Middle." Original blog posted here.
Also, promos for Andrea Johnson's Hostfest-themed Prairie Profile of Lloyd Svendsbye in this Monday's Minot Daily News, a look ahead to our coverage of the 2009 Norsk Hostfest, a promo for the Mouse River Players production of "Monk-y Business II - Back in the Sandals Again" and the 100 Word Stories weekly challenge. Enjoy!- Posted Sep 27, 2009 10:45 pm PT
- Category: TV
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20Sep 09
In this week's cast, I finally got a chance to talk about "Glee" and how pleased it made me. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I geek out over the season premieres of FOX series "Fringe" and "Bones", share my impressions of NBC's Thursday night comedy lineup with highlights on "Parks and Recreation" and Joel McHale's "Community", but how I'm probably not going to be able to watch with the return of "Grey's Anatomy" next week. That's part of my look ahead to a full week of returns and premieres including "Castle," "Mercy," "The Good Wife," Jerry Bruckheimer's "The Forgotten," "FlashForward," "Dollhouse" and "Medium," with a shout-out to The 61st Annual Primetime Emmys, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. Original blog posted here.
Also, promos for Eloise Ogden's Prairie Profile of Mark Fox of Parshall in this Monday's Minot Daily News, The 100 Word Stories weekly challenge, and a look ahead to our coverage of the 2009 Norsk Høstfest. Enjoy!- Posted Sep 20, 2009 11:19 am PT
- Category: TV
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13Sep 09
In this week's cast, I talked about the fifth season finale of "Rescue Me" and the second season premiere of "Sons of Anarchy". Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I share my impressions of The CW's new angsty teen drama "The Vampire Diaries," and look ahead to new season and series premieres this week, including Ashton Kutcher's "The Beautiful Life" on the CW and FOX series "Bones" and "Fringe.". Original blog posted here.
Also, promos for Andrea Johnson's Prairie Profile of John Sandeen in this Monday's Minot Daily News, and a look ahead to our coverage of the 2009 Norsk Høstfest. Enjoy!- Posted Sep 13, 2009 4:16 pm PT
- Category: TV
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7Sep 09
In this week's cast, I highlighted the third and final season premiere of "Robin Hood" on BBC America, returning Sept. 12. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I look forward to new episodes of FOX's fall premiere of "Glee," look forward to the series premiere of the CW's "Vampire Diaries" and enjoy the return of the BBC America series "Top Gear." I also talk about my ongoing home media project and a couple comments on more current productions "Royal Pains" and "Dirty Sexy Money." Full blog entry here.
Also, a shout-out to our upcoming Prairie Profile in The Minot Daily News, and to the Sept. 11 Minot Area Council of the Arts' USO Gala Salute. Enjoy!- Posted Sep 7, 2009 8:36 pm PT
- Category: TV
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30Aug 09
In this week's cast, I enjoyed the finale of FOX's "Mental" regardless of whether it be season or series. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast, I continue to gush over TNT's "Leverage," look forward to the third-season return of the BBC America's "Robin Hood" and talk about the season hiatus of "The Closer" and "Saving Grace" with a context reference to USA's "In Plain Sight." Full blog entry here.
Also, a shout-out to our upcoming Prairie Profile in The Minot Daily News, and to the Sept. 4-6 encore of the Mouse River Players production of "The Last of the Minot Flappers," with sample clips from the March 2009 production here and here, and to the Minot Area Council of the Arts' USO Gala Salute. Enjoy!- Posted Aug 30, 2009 6:33 pm PT
- Category: TV
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21Aug 09
In this week's cast, I stood up and applauded the return of "Mad Men" for its third season premiere this past week on AMC. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast I discuss my misgivings about the BBC America series "Being Human," rip into TNT's "Hawthorne" in no uncertain terms and raise a glass to the strong sixth season premiere of "Project Runway" in its move to L.A. and to the Lifetime channel. Full blog entries here and here.
Also, a shout-out to our upcoming Prairie Profile in The Minot Daily News, and to and the Sept. 4-6 encore of the Mouse River Players production of "The Last of the Minot Flappers," with sample clips here and here. Enjoy!- Posted Aug 21, 2009 11:18 pm PT
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15Aug 09
In this week's cast, my colleague Andrea Johnson takes on reality TV while I'm on vacation. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast I hold off yet another week from talking about BBC America's "Being Human," -- it will happen, I can feel it in my bones -- so as to close out my views on NBC's "Kings" bowing out with something of a cliffhanger and FX's "Rescue Me" bringing its brilliant extra-long fifth season to a close, but with some unavoidably dark observations. Also, I'm quite looking forward to the third-season premiere of "Mad Men" this weekend on AMC. Full blog entry on that one here.
Also, a shout-out to speculative fiction podcast Some Other Scotland, and to Minot community theater troupe the Mouse River Players encore production of "The Last of the Minot Flappers", running Sept. 4-6, with sample clips of the show available here and here
Enjoy!- Posted Aug 15, 2009 11:01 pm PT
- Category: TV
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9Aug 09
In this week's cast, I felt that ABC's beautiful scifi production "Defying Gravity" defies some science and logic as well. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast I'm holding off another week from talking about the BBC America's series "Being Human," since a) I'm on vacation, and 2) my colleague Andrea Johnson has written a perfectly good TV column for next week's arts page so I feel I can give my column a vacation, too.
For this week, I'll contain my commentary to the new seasons of "Monk" and "Psych," over which I could barely contain my enthusiasm. Full blog entry here.
Also, a shout-out to jazz programming on North Dakota Public Radio, and to The Minot Daily News. Enjoy!- Posted Aug 9, 2009 10:16 am PT
- Category: TV
- 13 Comments
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1Aug 09
In this week's cast, I talked about the weird, wild start the sixth season of "Hell's Kitchen" has gotten off to. Original blog posted here.
For my side cast I talked a bit more about "Hell's Kitchen" and "Project Runway." I share a few brief thoughts on the "Dr. Who" "Planet of the Dead" special, and how I'm looking forward to the "Defying Gravity" premiere. Full blog entry here.
Also, a shout-out to the Minot Area Council of the Arts' upcoming Arts in the Parks "At the Hop" event, and Laurence Simon's 100 Word Stories. Enjoy!- Posted Aug 1, 2009 7:30 pm PT
- Category: TV
- 6 Comments
