Her Tuesday must-watch (10/18)

Tonight I'm going to do a little something different with my must-watch. It's definitely one I'm going to watch, but not because I think I will enjoy it in any way. I actually want to go on record as saying this show will be canceled (soon), and I want to do so before ever seeing a full episode. I don't even think I've seen a full preview, come to think of it, since I've tuned out those few times I have seen it promoted so far. What show could this be, you ask in anticipation? Well, if you follow tvguide.com religiously like muah, you know tonight is the season premiere of Man Up! (8:30/7:30c on ABC).

Now, that apostrophe wasn't mine - it's in the title graphic. There's even an upward arrow in the "U". Now if you have to scream your show's name and draw a symbol in it, I think that's a sure sign you're trying awfully hard to convince an audience that your show doesn't suck. I feel a little bad for Amanda Detmer who is apparently in this show, because I did like her on What About Brian and as a patient of Addison Montgomery on Private Practice. What About Brian was canceled. Detmer's character's husband cheated on her with Addison. But unfortunately, it doesn't look like third time will be the charm for this unlucky lady. Man Up is going nowhere but down, in my opinion.

I predicted How to be a Gentleman would be canceled. Could I go 2 for 2 with Man Up? Place your bets TV-loving ladies and gents!

How to be...canceled

She called it! Well, kind of. Technically, How to be a Gentleman was not the first show of the season to get canned (The Playboy Club, Free Agents and H8R beat it to the punch.) Again, technically, it hasn't even officially been canceled - yet. But CBS has moved this lackluster performing series to Saturday night and is halting production, all before its third episode has even aired. Next inevitable step, cancellation. Thank you, CBS for listening to me. Now, about Ashton's ratty hair...

Her week in review (w/o 10/2)

It's almost time for Sunday night shows, so let's jump right in to my week in review.

Best quote: This one's a tie between Max and Caroline from 2 Broke Girls. (Note: If you're not already watching this show, add it to your scheduled DVR recordings stat.) Max to Caroline, when asked if she wants to get her nails done: "I have my own day of luxury already booked. I'm doing laundry and then the tasting menu at Wendy's." Caroline to a random at a bar who pulled her hair: "Those aren't extensions, biiitch!" I'm not sure which girl I heart more.

Best Brittany S. Pierce quote: I mentioned last week I might have to give this character her own quote of the week section, and she sure earned it in this week's episode of Glee. When questioning Rachel about not voting for her for Class President, "So you're cool with flushing McKinley High's future down the magical poop-stealing water chair?" I wonder how many more poop-related lines Brittany has in her arsenal. Keep 'em coming, girl.

Best comeback: Weddings can be emotional. Juat ask Nick on New Girl. (Or anyone who's ever been to a wedding, for that matter.) But this dude went from "locking" himself in a photo booth, crying hysterically, to busting out a slow-mo chicken dance to a Phil Collins classic. I may have even joined in myself, alone in my living room, just to see if I could do it. I may have. You have no proof.

Biggest lesson learned: This one comes from Darryl on The Office, who explained to Andy that his basement used to be, but is no longer, fabulous. "You can't air out a basement. And taco air is heavy." It so is.

You won me over award: I wasn't sure how I felt about Alex, Whitney's boyfriend on Whitney. But this week he had me lol'ing with his impersonation of Whitney. "MSG? Seriously? Like restaurants actually have to advertise not putting poison in their food?" Okay, this one is 90% delivery, so if you didn't catch this episode this week you have to check it out On Demand. I demand it.

Next to go, please: How to be a Gentleman. I really don't know what to say. I can understand why the idea for this show seemed appealing. But after it was cast and a pilot was actually screened, how did this show actually make it on the air? I think CBS is playing a joke on us. The network knows so many of its shows lead the rankings each week, they wanted to see if people would actually watch anything they put out there. And you know what, I am. Until you cancel it. So please, I beg of you, put me out of my misery.

His Thursday must-watch (10/6)

What we have right here is a situation. Tonight is a pretty big night. We've got Tigers/Yankees Game 5 on TBS to see who will move on to the ALCS against Texas. We've got the 2nd episode of How to be a Gentlemen, which I actually thought was pretty funny last week. There's the 2nd night of Bootcamp on The X Factor. I have Her challenge to deal with - Grey's Anatomy. This could be a long night!

What better to end it though than with a solid episode of Jersey Shore (10/9c on MTV). Honestly, I haven't been as religious about watching this show this year. The Italy thing through me off a little bit. I prefer this crew in their native surroundings of Seaside, but apparently they are doing quite a number overseas.

Seriously, could these people be more of a train wreck? How many times can Snooki learn she hooked up with Vinny? This has to be at least the 10th time. Just get it over with and be together already. Poor Jionni is stuck as collateral damage. What guy in his right mind would date one of these girls? Listen, you can't date anyone with a nickname that includes "WOW" in it. Also, after the returns we have seen on the Ron/Sam relationship we know she is out. Deena is a disaster and Snooki is Snooki. I mean the title for last week's episode is "Three men and a Snooki". Just terrible.

On the flip side, I'm the one who is watching. So maybe that's worse.

His Thursday must-watch (9/29)

Every guy needs to learn proper etiquette. But times have changed, and the average person just doesn't have a lot of need to know where to put the shrimp fork when setting the table. This is the exact dilemma that Andrew Carlson (played by David Hornsby) is faced with when he is forced to break away from old-school ideals to meet the needs of modern society and keep his job on How to be a Gentlemen (8:30/7:30c on CBS).

Enter Bert Lansing (Kevin Dillon, Johnny Drama from HBO's Entourage), the ultimate degenerate according to Andrew, but someone that understands what it takes to be a man's man. Bert is here to take a crack at helping Andrew reshape his life so Andrew can keep his job.

Honestly, I think Dillon is perfect for this role. If this character can build off of Johnny Drama even a little bit there is hope for this show. Throw in Hornsby (from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Dave Foley (The Kids in the Hall) and you have the early makings of a pretty good cast. Who knows how well it will all work together, but I'm definitely going to tune in to check it out.