There's a new funny "it girl" in TV land. Okay two, if you count Zooey Deschanel, which of course I do. But she's not the subject of this post. Who's that girl? It's Molly! Well, Melissa McCarthy from Mike & Molly, I mean.
Truth be told, I never got into Mike & Molly when it first came out. But then I saw Bridesmaids, and I thought maybe I should give her show another chance. Mccarthy was the funniest part of this film, and that's saying a lot because it was absofreakinglutely hilarious. Then I watched as she won an Emmy earlier this year for her role as Molly in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category. Again I thought, okay, maybe I should tune in. What sealed the deal, though, was seeing McCarthy host this past week of Saturday Night Live. Not only did the show receive solid ratings, it was one of the funniest I've seen in a long time. Check out one of my favorite sketches of the night here.
So, Mike & Molly has now been upgraded to DVR status. And Mike better watch out, because I think I just may be falling in love with Molly.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
His Monday must-watch (10/3)
Tonight is a pretty important night. One show that shouldn't be canceled is on the chopping block and needs serious viewer support. Another show that has been atrocious and gets 20 million viewers a week is getting one last chance from me, and should be on the chopping block but isn't.
I'll start with the latter. I'm going to give Two and a Half Men one more post-Sheen chance tonight, but I'm really not happy about it. I don't consider a "must-watch" because to be honest, it's just not as good as it used to be. Maybe I just don't like the story line of Walden, or maybe I'm just sick of Alan's character. Whatever it is, I know that watching this show last week was more of a chore than an enjoyment. If it has another week like that it might be the end of the road for me, and should be the end of the road for some of those other 20 million that keep tuning in.
My true must-watch for tonight is The Playboy Club. It's probably going to get canceled soon. It might even get canceled tomorrow. So this is quite possibly the last chance to enjoy it. As I mentioned this weekend, it is a good concept for a show with some nice characters that is suffering from a terrible time slot. It's a sinking ship that needs some support, so I'm going to support it until the bitter end.
How does Men get 20 million viewers when Playboy Club can't even get 2 million? Well, Club has an audience that most likely doesn't watch TV religiously. They watch it on demand, or watch mostly shows on HBO. Everyone watches Men because of Sheen, what was going to happen after Sheen, and because apparently most people's remotes don't work and their TV is stuck on CBS.
So please people, I'm asking you for your support. Watch The Playboy Club tonight. If you haven't seen it yet, go back and watch the pilot. Stealing a quote from Empire Records - Damn the Men. Save the Empire (well, club, but you get what I mean).
So please people, I'm asking you for your support. Watch The Playboy Club tonight. If you haven't seen it yet, go back and watch the pilot. Stealing a quote from Empire Records - Damn the Men. Save the Empire (well, club, but you get what I mean).
Her Monday must-watch (10/3)
Before I get into tonight's must-watch, I want to encourage you all to tune in to The Playboy Club tonight, as it's need of some desperate ratings help. As Perez Hilton and others have speculated, it very well could be the first show canceled this season if things don't turn around fast. I'm enjoying this show and the character stories that are developing, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
So why isn't The Playboy Club my must-watch? Well, I'm afraid it may be too late for this show no matter what I say, but a girl can dream. More importantly, there's one other show that I can't not throw my must-vote watch to because of the importance of it's third episode of the season tonight: Two and a Half Men.
In the first two episodes, everything that was needed to set up this season has been taken care of. Here's the rundown: Bury Charlie Sheen - I mean Harper; introduce Ashton Kutcher's character Walden Schmidt; have Walden move into Charlie's old house; have bikini-clad (presumably) former lover of Charlie stroll in from the beach looking for him only to find out he's dead and hit on Walden instead; meet Walden's wife, who was the reason Walden tried to drown himself and ended up at Charlie's beach house in the first place; have Walden hire housekeeper Berta and ask her to move in; and of course, make life so awkward for Alan at his mother's house that when Walden asks if there's any way he can repay Alan for everything he's done for him, have Alan say "Mind if I stay here a while?" And there you have it.
So far the ratings for a Sheen-less Men have been HUGE. Like Walden Schmidt huge (as we learned in episode one). But episode three is where the setup ends and the real future of Men begins. Will viewers stay interested? I can't wait to find out.
Also, previews show Ashton will be sporting a half-up ponytail do. That image alone is worthy of a pause button moment.
So why isn't The Playboy Club my must-watch? Well, I'm afraid it may be too late for this show no matter what I say, but a girl can dream. More importantly, there's one other show that I can't not throw my must-vote watch to because of the importance of it's third episode of the season tonight: Two and a Half Men.
In the first two episodes, everything that was needed to set up this season has been taken care of. Here's the rundown: Bury Charlie Sheen - I mean Harper; introduce Ashton Kutcher's character Walden Schmidt; have Walden move into Charlie's old house; have bikini-clad (presumably) former lover of Charlie stroll in from the beach looking for him only to find out he's dead and hit on Walden instead; meet Walden's wife, who was the reason Walden tried to drown himself and ended up at Charlie's beach house in the first place; have Walden hire housekeeper Berta and ask her to move in; and of course, make life so awkward for Alan at his mother's house that when Walden asks if there's any way he can repay Alan for everything he's done for him, have Alan say "Mind if I stay here a while?" And there you have it.
So far the ratings for a Sheen-less Men have been HUGE. Like Walden Schmidt huge (as we learned in episode one). But episode three is where the setup ends and the real future of Men begins. Will viewers stay interested? I can't wait to find out.
Also, previews show Ashton will be sporting a half-up ponytail do. That image alone is worthy of a pause button moment.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
His Sunday must-watch (10/2)
What will I be watching tonight (in addition to the Jets/Ravens Sunday Night Football game on NBC)? Well, I'll be focusing my attention to Desperate Housewives (ABC, 9/8c).
Last week we saw how keeping the secret of Gaby's stepfather's murder was tearing the housewives apart, and was particularly hard on Susan (of course) and Lynette. The ladies agreed to keep their secret, however I'm sure they'll have to keep having more pow-wows and pep talks about this throughout the season. At the end, Bree received a creepy, but familiar note in her mailbox that read "I know what you did. It makes me sick. I'm going to tell." The same note Mary Alice received at the beginning of the show.
Look, I know what you're thinking. How can a guy switch gears from football to Housewives? Could they be more different? Surprisingly, they have a few things in common. Drama: close plays late or close calls for getting caught doing something scandalous. Scheming: play calling or some elaborate Bree/Gaby devious plan. Trash-talking: at the line of scrimmage or women behind each other's backs. I could go on, but I'll stop there for now.
Her Sunday must-watch (10/2)
I'm a big fan of The Good Wife, and I'm pretty sure more people would be if they gave it a chance. That's why it's my must-watch tonight. Need convincing?
The Emmy's sure love this show. The Good Wife grabbed noms for Best Series, Drama (again), as well as Best Actress, Drama (Julianna Margulies), Best Supporting Actor, Drama (Josh Charles and Alan Cumming), and Best Supporting Actress, Drama (Christine Baranski and Archie Panjabi). Margulies took home a trophy. Talk about a solid show. Plus, it also stars Mr. Big! (That's Carrie's soul mate for you non Sex and the City watchers.)
Plus, there's more than enough scandal to go around. Political antics. Office politics. Love triangles. Did I mention Margulies' character is now separated from her husband (Chris Noth) - who she found out slept with her co-worker best friend before they were friends - and sleeping with her boss (Charles), who is being especially hard on her to try to keep their relationship under wraps?
Now that's must-see TV.
The Emmy's sure love this show. The Good Wife grabbed noms for Best Series, Drama (again), as well as Best Actress, Drama (Julianna Margulies), Best Supporting Actor, Drama (Josh Charles and Alan Cumming), and Best Supporting Actress, Drama (Christine Baranski and Archie Panjabi). Margulies took home a trophy. Talk about a solid show. Plus, it also stars Mr. Big! (That's Carrie's soul mate for you non Sex and the City watchers.)
Plus, there's more than enough scandal to go around. Political antics. Office politics. Love triangles. Did I mention Margulies' character is now separated from her husband (Chris Noth) - who she found out slept with her co-worker best friend before they were friends - and sleeping with her boss (Charles), who is being especially hard on her to try to keep their relationship under wraps?
Now that's must-see TV.
Her week in review (w/o 9/25)
Let me just start by saying I think I'd be happy if all channels aired nothing but The Vampire Diaries and New Girl at all times. I love these shows! They are, to steal Penny's word from Happy Endings, a-mah-zing. But there are many other shows to watch, and you know I'm watching 'em. So here's my rundown for the week.
Best shower scene: Don't get any ideas. On Modern Family, Gloria was yelling at Jay about coddling their dog, Stella, as he was lathering up in the shower. Cut to near Jay's ankles, where the adorable pooch was sitting on the shower floor. "What?" Jay said. "She tries to drink the water. It's funny!" Agreed. And so is this show.
Cutest fight scene: On The Big Bang Theory, the usually unemotional Sheldon was not too happy when Leonard was speaking fondly about Sheldon's equally socially awkward friend, Amy Farrah Fowler (you know, Blossom). Cue Sheldon, wearing a flannel bathrobe and train conductor hat, karate chopping Leonard in the shoulder. "She is not for you...Not. For. You." Aww Sheldon. We love you even more than we already did. Bazinga!
Best verbal rally: This could also be called the most ridiculous conversation ever. On How I Met Your Mother, check out the back and forth that happens when Lily tells Barney what he can do if he wins the bet they've made. Lily: I will let you touch one boob. Barney: Both boobs. Lily: Just one. Barney: Touch and squeeze. Lily: Just touch. Barney: Touch and motorboat. Lily: Just touch. Barney: Honka honka? Lily: Barney. Barney: Just touch. Lily: Just touch. Barney: For one hour. Lily: For one second. Barney: For 20 minutes, both boobs. Lily: 20 seconds, one boob. Barney: Four minutes, both boobs, three squeezes. Lily: One minute, one boob, one squeeze. Barney: Deal. And he almost won the bet, but Lily distracted him with something. I'll give you two guesses.
Best celebrity dancing moment: No, not Nancy Grace pulling a Janet Jackson. On Jersey Shore, Snooki heads to the bar of a restaurant to drink away her sorrows the day after her visiting boyfriend Gionni left her in Florence. Then she starts to bust a move. Alone. In the middle of a restaurant. In the middle of the day. "I'm heartbroken. So let me dance!" she yells at the restaurant patrons. We've all been there, right? After a tough break up, sometimes you just gotta dance it out. Snooki also tried to forget her pain another way: hooking up with Vinny that night. Oh Vinny, you used to be my favorite.
The "Dude, that's harsh" award: This goes to Captain Kragen on Law & Order: SVU. Fresh off Detective Elliot Stabler leaving, Kragen tells Detective Stabler: "Elliot's not coming back, Liv...Let him go. And you can start by cleaning up his desk. We can't keep it as a shrine." Dude - I mean Captain, Sir. That was harsh.
Quote of the week: Any idea what character blurted out this doozy? "When a pony does a good deed, he gets a horn and he becomes a unicorn, and then he poops out cotton candy until he forgets he's magical, and then his horn falls off. And black unicorns, they become zebras." That would be Britney from Glee, who else? Heather Morris delivers Britney's ridiculous lines so perfectly in this show, I may have to devote an entire category to "Britney's quote of the week." We'll see.
Alright folks, that's it for now. What was your favorite TV moment of the week?
Best shower scene: Don't get any ideas. On Modern Family, Gloria was yelling at Jay about coddling their dog, Stella, as he was lathering up in the shower. Cut to near Jay's ankles, where the adorable pooch was sitting on the shower floor. "What?" Jay said. "She tries to drink the water. It's funny!" Agreed. And so is this show.
Cutest fight scene: On The Big Bang Theory, the usually unemotional Sheldon was not too happy when Leonard was speaking fondly about Sheldon's equally socially awkward friend, Amy Farrah Fowler (you know, Blossom). Cue Sheldon, wearing a flannel bathrobe and train conductor hat, karate chopping Leonard in the shoulder. "She is not for you...Not. For. You." Aww Sheldon. We love you even more than we already did. Bazinga!
Best verbal rally: This could also be called the most ridiculous conversation ever. On How I Met Your Mother, check out the back and forth that happens when Lily tells Barney what he can do if he wins the bet they've made. Lily: I will let you touch one boob. Barney: Both boobs. Lily: Just one. Barney: Touch and squeeze. Lily: Just touch. Barney: Touch and motorboat. Lily: Just touch. Barney: Honka honka? Lily: Barney. Barney: Just touch. Lily: Just touch. Barney: For one hour. Lily: For one second. Barney: For 20 minutes, both boobs. Lily: 20 seconds, one boob. Barney: Four minutes, both boobs, three squeezes. Lily: One minute, one boob, one squeeze. Barney: Deal. And he almost won the bet, but Lily distracted him with something. I'll give you two guesses.
Best celebrity dancing moment: No, not Nancy Grace pulling a Janet Jackson. On Jersey Shore, Snooki heads to the bar of a restaurant to drink away her sorrows the day after her visiting boyfriend Gionni left her in Florence. Then she starts to bust a move. Alone. In the middle of a restaurant. In the middle of the day. "I'm heartbroken. So let me dance!" she yells at the restaurant patrons. We've all been there, right? After a tough break up, sometimes you just gotta dance it out. Snooki also tried to forget her pain another way: hooking up with Vinny that night. Oh Vinny, you used to be my favorite.
The "Dude, that's harsh" award: This goes to Captain Kragen on Law & Order: SVU. Fresh off Detective Elliot Stabler leaving, Kragen tells Detective Stabler: "Elliot's not coming back, Liv...Let him go. And you can start by cleaning up his desk. We can't keep it as a shrine." Dude - I mean Captain, Sir. That was harsh.
Quote of the week: Any idea what character blurted out this doozy? "When a pony does a good deed, he gets a horn and he becomes a unicorn, and then he poops out cotton candy until he forgets he's magical, and then his horn falls off. And black unicorns, they become zebras." That would be Britney from Glee, who else? Heather Morris delivers Britney's ridiculous lines so perfectly in this show, I may have to devote an entire category to "Britney's quote of the week." We'll see.
Alright folks, that's it for now. What was your favorite TV moment of the week?
His week in review (w/o 9/25)
Well, another week is in the books, and it was a good one. Well, it was good for some shows. Some others? Not so much.
Worst 2nd episode: This distinction goes to Castle. The super hero plot was brutal, sorry. And seriously ABC, we don’t care about Alexis and her class schedule. Does Beckett need to get shot every other week to make this interesting? This week it was as if none of that even happened. Total letdown. But hey, at least we got to see Martha dressed up as King Lear…
This show is doomed, and I don’t care: After two episodes ABC’s Charlie’s Angels is not in good shape (wow, ABC is batting a thousand right now). This week’s plot was pretty slow and I’m finding it hard to believe they are going to be able to keep this thing going. Because it is Angels, people will continue to watch for a few weeks, but unless they step their game up this one could be a goner.
Made me laugh: New Girl followed up a solid pilot with another great episode this week. I was definitely concerned with how the writers would handle the transition from Coach to Winston but they pulled it off. Schmidt and Nick put it solid performances again and are showing that they create a great team with Jess. Best scene was when all 5 (Roommates, Jess, Cece) all crammed into the car as they pumped Jess up to get her stuff back. “Schmidt happens”. Classic.
Please be better this week: Pan Am really needs to be better this week. It was decent at best last week, but I was hoping for something better. Like I said last week it’s a great concept for a show. I’m pulling for it.
Biggest miscalculation: This one goes to myself. I decided to go back and watch the pilot of Revenge this week on demand. This show is ridiculously good. I totally underestimated how awesome it is to watch someone take people who have wronged them to task. Especially wealthy people who think they are better than everyone else. News flash Hamptons – Emily Thorne is going to tear you down. And we’re all going to enjoy watching.
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