KT Update- Sweeps Report Card

Ok kiddies, sweeps are pretty much over which means that you better renew your Netflix subscription because it is REPEAT TIME!!! After this week, most shows will go off until the new year. Did everyone enjoy sweeps? Well keep reading for my report card. I was a little shocked to see who got the highest grades.


Sweeps Report Card

How I Met Your Mother Mondays, CBS 8PM
This is the one “traditional” sitcom I still watch. I thought sweeps were highly amusing. The show never ceases to give my brothers & I a weekly catchphrase. We were quite fond of “lawyered” from last year, but during sweeps came “Swarley” and we have been all over it. If you don’t watch the show, I can’t explain. Anyhoo, I didn’t think it could get better than Swarley, but then the next week we learned that Robin was a teen pop star in Canada! Robin Sparkles! Holy crap I was dying. So yeah. I love this show. Sweeps Grade. B

Heroes Mondays, 9PM NBC
Wow. I’ve been completely enthralled in this show. Truth be told, I was a little let down by the whole “Save the Cheerleader, Save the World” episode—I thought things got tidied up too quickly. Peter & Sylar didn’t even really get into it & there is a theory that Peter is the only person who can bring Sylar down since he mooches off of other heroes’ powers. But I did like that Eden & the Haitian used Jedi Mind Trick on Sylar and that he is now in Claire’s dad’s possession. I really enjoyed last night’s episode, especially for Nathan, because it shows why he is so guarded about his ability. It made him abandon his wife right before the crash, leaving her paralyzed & him fine. It was also interesting to see how Sylar became a brain eater or whatever the hell he is. Oh and it was killing me all night where I’ve seen Sylar before. Dave pointed out that Sylar use to work at CTU-but that was Season 3 & I’ve tried to block that all out. I know Sylar from the VH-1 Tori Spelling show So Notorious. He was Tori’s gay buddy! Yay! I feel much better now that I have the placed him. All very interesting & enjoyable. Great Scott!! A-

Prison Break Mondays, 8PM Fox
I have tried to fight the power people. Truth be told, if it wasn’t for Jay I never would have watched this show past last year’s finale. But, and it pains me to say this, I’m glad I have continue to watch. The show is still completely absurd, but I love that you never know what is going to happen. I mean really, this show does not play. There are so many twists and turns and the show is constantly reinventing itself. Since the premiere we’ve lost Tweener (aww he kinda grew on me this year), Sara’s father and, crap, what was the Mob dude? Not to mention Veronica got shot in the head during the first episode!!! Now Bellick is back in Fox River as an inmate in Gen Pop…we can just start a pool on how long he is going to last. Sucre is all alone in the desert, Sara has choppy hair and no cell phone, C-Note is left alone with his daughter (his poor wifey off to jail), T-Bag has finally found the woman who betrayed him (hello? Um, when a molestor/murderer shows up at your door-and you’ve pissed him off—wouldn’t you slam the door immediately as you saw his face? Or I’ll do you one better, wouldn’t you check through your eye hole when you know the angry molester/murdered has escaped from prison??? ) Moving on. I’ve really enjoyed the character of Alex. They have moved his character right along, (when he shot Tweener I was like whaaaaa?) and I love that he is in over his head. Ahh and yes, my favorite. Agent Kellerman. I hated his guts last year but he has grown on me like fungus. I think it was when he pretended to be a gay alcoholic to get close to Sara. And now he has gone completely renegade and I love it. I’m interested to see how Linc handles my favorite secret agent seeing as how Kellerman is responsible for all of LJ’s problems…I mean the man did kill his baby’s mama. Oh am I forgetting someone? Of course I love Linc & Scoffield too. I especially love how Linc is wanted for murder but refuses to be incognito…I was happy just to have him finally button his shirt. I mean for the love of God, Michael at least put a baseball cap on!!!! So to sum up, the show is still choc full of little things that will bug me to no end, like how EVERYONE recognizes the escapees, but it is so fun I can’t help myself!! A

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Mondays, 10PM NBC
So, when I watch this show, I generally enjoy it. The characters are likable enough (to me, only Matthew Perry really stands out) and the storylines are pretty good, but I’m just kinda ehhhhhhh about it. I’m guessing that the show won’t go past this season, which creator Aaron Sorkin probably knows which means it is possible that he’ll shake some things up for the final episodes, at least I hope he does! C+

Veronica Mars Tuesdays, 9PM CW
Ahh, my dear Veronica. Ok, deep breath. I have a confession to make. I am not blown away by this season. I feel like the rapist storyline has been stalling, Mac & Wallace are mostly MIA and I hate Piz. He is so ridiculously boring & nice & LAME. Hello, Duncan much? The only thing I’m really liking is the Logan-Veronica storyline but even that is killing me because I know they are going to break up. Logan knows that V doesn’t love him the way she should, and to me, that means he is going to give up & start being a jerk again. Did you see the look on his face at the end of the last episode? That was the look of defeat children. I mean for the love of god, what more can the kid do? He's generally behaved well. And he’s right about Veronica not being invincible. Tonight is the conclusion of the rape case (thank god) and someone is going to die—which will be mystery 2 for the season. So I’m pretty much wait and see. But, I want everyone to prepare for the possibility that this will be the last season. From what I’ve heard it doesn’t look too promising, even though ratings have improved a bit, which I don’t really understand because the CW only created 1 show this year and it got cancelled pretty quick. Plus I think Seventh Heaven is getting whipped in the ratings as well (VINDICATION!! Bring back Everwood). Anyhoo if the CW cancels Veronica, then for me, that network will no longer exist. B-

Lost Wednesdays, 9PM ABC
Actually, this show didn’t really have a sweeps but we will discuss anyway. This season has been decent. I think the show really won’t ever stack up to season 1, but it is still enjoyable. I’m glad Kate picked Sawyer. I’m glad Jack is finally cool again. I’m glad that Locke is apparently over his whiny phase. I’m glad for Desmond and Juliet. I still enjoy the show but I’ve surrendered trying to figure anything out, which is a little sad because I like to make fun theories. B

The Nine Wednesday, 10PM ABC
This may actually be a moot point as ABC has just pulled the show from the schedule. I did like it, although as I think about it more & more I was more interested about what happened during the standoff than in the regular lives of the hostages. So maybe this is a blessing in disguise? But I will be sad to see the show go, I really like Tim Daly & I wish he’d get a show that lasted a full season. He was robbed with Eyes I tell you! That show was AWESOME! Yeah, so getting back to the Nine. Nothing really exciting happened during sweeps either. Oh, we found out why Bailey’s baby’s mama couldn’t be with him, which I thought was a kinda lame reason. Ehh. Alright maybe I won’t be too upset if the show gets cancelled, except that I’ll never what happened! That’s it! No more serial dramas for me!! C+

Survivor Thursday, 8PM CBS
Survivor fanatics, put your earmuffs on. I almost broke up with Survivor this year. It was BO-RING!! No one to root for or against. It was just so blah. And the whole hype about tribes being split by ethnicity didn’t even amount to anything. But, then November hit. Holy Moly! The Mutiny! The domination of the 4 person tribe! Double elimination!!! And then, Yul (who is tied with Ozzy as my favorite) turns Jonathan back to their side! So juicy! I’ve been loving every second of it. I was sad to see Nate go, but those idiots deserved Jonathan to turn on them. First, they should have voted him out before one of their own. Nate even said, “We just saw you turn on your tribe, do you think we are going to trust you?” Which is exactly what they did. Then, after being approached by Yul, he went back to his tribe to try to float the idea of Yul having immunity, which they wouldn’t even entertain. You have to wonder if he would have switched if the tribe decided not to vote for Yul. I for one don’t blame Jonathan. And if the winner is not Yul or Ozzy, than I’m cheering for Jonathan. I like him a hell of a lot better than Candace or Pavarti or Adam. A+

The Office Thursdays, 8:30 NBC
At first I wouldn’t watch The Office because I loved the British version. Then I gave in & liked it. Now I’m starting to wonder if the show is too aware of itself. It is really hard to explain what I mean. Oh ok. So the first season of The O.C. Seth was all cute & funny & everyone loved him. But then in the second season, the writers were trying to make him all cute & funny which took something away from the character. He was not so funny or likable anymore. Just kinda cute & annoying. So that is my fear for this show. Not to say that I don’t enjoy it. I still have laugh out loud moments in every episode. And I love that Jim is seeing Karen. Pam shouldn’t get him so easily. Although I hope it doesn’t turn into an eternal pining for each other. Ya know, the single one is always pining for the one in a relationship and then it swaps. I do like the addition of Andy, he makes for a good nemesis for Dwight. B

My Name is Earl Thursdays, 8 NBC
It is funny because I never watch this show when it is on. I am never in the mood. But yet, I watch all the episodes on my tivo & laugh at everyone. So, I’m not too sure what that means. I think it means I like it but I wouldn’t cry if it disappeared. There were some fun guest stars during sweeps: Roseanne Bar, Jenny McCarthy & Christian Slater. (KT sidenote, isn’t it interesting that since Jenny McCarthy starting banging Mega-movie star Jim Carrey she’s had more roles? Discuss amongst yourselves). B-

Men In Trees Thursdays, 10 ABC
Previously this show was in the Friday night death slot. But it is doing so well that ABC has moved it to Thursdays! After Grey’s Anatomy. Wow, that’s a vote of confidence. I like this show a lot. It is not premium quality tv, but it is cute & fun & I really like Anne Heche. B+

Desperate Housewives Sundays, 9 ABC
I wasn’t too impressed earlier in the season, but I think the show has improved. That’s not to say that I don’t think it could be improved more. What I like: Orson & Bree, the return of Andrew, Edie, Dougray Scott (how can you not love the Prince from Ever After?) Lynnette (always Lynnette), the supermarket episode and Laurie Metcalf was awesome! What I don’t like: Gabby’s storylines are boring and I’m so over Susan & Mike-together, separate, upside down, inside out, just OVER THEM. I did enjoy the little twist at the end of this week’s episode. Is it possible that we all misjudged Orson? I mean despite running over Mike (which, really can you blame him?) what’s he ever done? B+

Brothers & Sisters Sundays, 10 ABC
I am loving this show right now. I love the cast & the camaraderie between the siblings. I love Sally Field and Calista. I am just gobbling it all up. Sweeps so the conclusion of the “Where did dad put the money?” storyline. Tommy’s pregnant, Sally Field had sex with Doc Brown (oh I miss his beard!!) and Justin is going to Iraq. YIKES! I also loved the addition of Rob Lowe, and that Kitty did approach him about getting her brother out of his duty. I love getting caught up in this family drama!! A

In other tv news, Scrubs this week! And I heard a dirty rumor that the episode features the song that started it all for me and the singing, dancing, hottie boys.

Ohhhhh! Has anyone else seen the Jack Bauer commercials! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I mean I was excited at first just to see his face but then I saw a new commercial last night where Bill Buchanan was picking up Jack from the Chinese and Jack was all bruised and bearded. He said something about having something to die for. That he wouldn’t die in there, but that he was ready to give his life FOR something! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!


In celebrity break up land, Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from Kid Rock (didn’t they just get married??). In addition, Hilary Duff and pseudo-Punk Rock boyfriend Joel Madden (Good Charlotte) have also called it quits.

That's all folks! Seeing as how TV will slow down, hopefully I will have some movie reviews for you in the future!!!

KT Update-Hooray for Veronica!!

Geetings from Charlotte! Jay & I are in NC, trying to get settled (which is a little difficult since we still don’t have our stuff from the movers); but, so far, so good. For those of you that didn’t hear, the kitties were soooo good for the ride, I’m glad we didn’t drug them. In other NC news, this Sunday is the last week for Nascar so hopefully all the drivers will be home soon, and you know what that means! Lookout Jr!!

We haven’t had time to get to Uptown or CenterCity or whatever the crap you call it, but we will soon, however we have made it to Arby’s & Sonic for a chocolate shake. I found the list of Broadway plays that are coming to Charlotte & I’m pretty excited that Spamalot is here now and that Sweet Charity (starring Molly Ringwald) and The Lion King will be here this summer. Fun Times!! Jay *hearts* Broadway musicals!!

Alrighty, lets get into some gossip.

A few weeks back I reported that Reese & Ryan had split and that I wasn’t sure who to blame. Well now I am fully informed & place the blame squarely on Ryan. Apparently he is a pig who was always cheating on Reese & decided to blatantly woo his latest co-star. Booo to you Ryan Phillippe! You were always one of my favorites, that I couldn’t wait for you to make it big, but now you are in the same category as Tom Cruise! Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Speaking of Tom Cruise, in case you missed it (and I don’t know how you could) Tom & Katie are getting married tomorrow in Italy. Snoooore.

Let’s get into some tv, shall we?

The first week in Dec. I’ll be sending out a Sweeps Report Card. We’ll go over all the shows that are my favorites right now & see how they are doing. I have to say, NBC has been HYPING Monday’s Heroes episode so it better be good!

****KT UPDATE UPDATE******************
I have just learned that Veronica Mars episode order has been increased by 7 to total 20. This is very happy news because it is almost a full season, but then, why give the show 20 episodes and not a full season pickup? Those folks at the CW are a little nutty, anyhoo…………Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In other tv news, Fox has finally cancelled Vanished and Justice has been kicked over to Fridays. Studio 60 & Friday Night Lights are the latest shows to get full season orders---I think it is interesting that Studio 60 got picked up. I did hear however, that some castmembers were hoping the show Would Not got picked up and that Sorkin had a cancellation clause in the contract---which pretty much means that it may have been more expensive to cancel the show.

I’ll talk about this more when I do my Sweeps Report Card, but I am loving Survivor right now. I was pretty blasé about this season until the whole mutiny thing went down. I mean, I was kinda leaning towards Yul & Ozzy as my two favorites but now I’m all about them! The mutiny was the best thing ever to happen! I love how the mutineers team hasn’t won a single challenge since the big event! Awesome.

Prison Break is scheduled to have its fall finale Nov. 27; but I heard through the grapevine that since Fox’s schedule is dwindling the show may have to come back in January rather than the planned date of March. Ooooh January. That’s only like a month and a half away! Viva La Jack Bauer Power Hour!!

Finally, I heard something today that is pretty spoilerish about Lost. But it is such a huge spoiler that I can’t believe it is really true. So if you don’t want to read, stop now. I’ll catch up with you next week. If you want to know what all the fansites are reporting, see below.
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So, a lot of websites are reporting that the second half of the season will revolve around the murder of Jack. Wow. Really? Can they really kill of Matthew Fox? My E! Gossip Guru doesn’t think it is absolutely out of the realm of possibility. Fox is in a movie that has Oscar buzz (maybe he’s ready to try to be a movie star) in the original writing of the pilot Jack was killed (but that’s when they were going to get a big name like Michael Keaton to play Jack), then when asked straight on writers for the show didn’t completely deny it was true—they didn’t say it was, but it was kind of a weird statement. Something to the affect of, “We’re flattered that the fans think we are brave enough to kill a main character off”. Not too sure what to make of that one. In my opinion, I don’t Really think they’ll kill him, but on the other side, he’s been pretty cool lately & I ‘m always wary of characters who have been lame in the past who start acting cool. Anyhoo you’ve been warned. Discuss amongst yourselves!!

KT Update-Frikkin Finally-Do a Happy Dance

Wow, things are a bit crazy now with the impending move; but I must take 15 minutes to report on all that is happening (in other news, the wedding went awesome, as did the honeymoon—I’m sure most of you have seen the pics)…Anyhoo on to the world of entertainment…


----This is a KT UPDATE UPDATE! Our prayers have been answered! Britney has filed for divorce! Now she can stop having babies and start dancing! I mean of course I feel bad that a marriage has been broken, but on the flip side K-FED was sucking all of the fun & dance & music out of britney, so I will rejoice this one celebrity breakup YIPPEEEE!-------

First up, sad, sad, news. Reese and Ryan have separated. I’m not up on my Us Weekly’s so I’m not sure whose fault it is or who was caught cheating, but I did hear this news & it did make me sad. They were one of the few left that I was still rooting for. Moving on (because I have much to spill and not much time)….

Neil Patrick Harris comes out to People Magazine! Wow! That is definitely a surprise. I never would have guessed that Doogie was gay! People has been hosting a few coming out partee’s lately with NPH, Lance Bass and then some dude from Grey’s. Anyhoo, good for him. I am interested to see if his coming out has any affect on ‘How I met Your Mother’. I shouldn’t think so, but you never know, the American public is a fickle bunch.

Casting Scoop! Nathon Fillion (who Whedonites should remember as Mal on Firefly or Caleb on Buffy) will be making a guest appearance on Lost in Kate’s flashback. Did I tell you guys this already? I can’t keep track, but if I did too bad because I’m excited to see him!

In other TV news, Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters have both gotten picked up for the rest of the season. Have I told you lately that Brothers & Sisters is my second favorite new show this year? Heroes is my absolute favorite, I can’t wait for each Monday. But I was surprised to find how much I like B&S. This is how I usually gauge how much I like a show. When I’m away for awhile (as I was for the honeymoon) I usually find it interesting to see what shows I go for first. Of course, it was Veronica Mars, then Heroes, then Brothers & Sisters. If you aren’t watching this show, you are missing out on some fun family drama! I’m loving the cast & I really care about their stories. If you haven’t seen it, check it out, Sundays @ 10 on ABC.

So I officially hate NBC. Remember how I wasn’t going to watch Kidnapped even though I liked it because I knew those bastards would cancel it. But then NBC promised to let the show run 13 episodes before they pulled the plug. LIES!! ALL LIES!!! NBC has pulled Kidnapped (which I actually really enjoyed) effective immediately. Oh & the big consolation prize is that they will air the remaining eps on NBC.com eventually. Boo to you NBC! Now I’m really not going to watch your stoopid shows.

What else? Ahh yes, another boneheaded move for NBC. Although I’m very excited that Scrubs will be returning Nov. 30, it will be on against all the Thurs 9PM shows! I really think NBC is trying to get Scrubs cancelled, I mean for the love of god, can’t you put it in a spot where people might watch it? I mean, of course I will watch it, but everyone else in the world is watching CSI or Grey’s Anatomy. So here is a double Big Boo to NBC!! BOOOOOOO BOOOOO!

On the vindication side of things, I will let out a hearty chuckle that Runaway got cancelled on the CW. I do feel bad for Donny Wahlberg, but hey, that’s what you get when you cancel Everwood.

I think that’s all I have for now. I’m going to do an in-depth look out the shows I watch post sweeps (is anyone else losing interest in Lost? Is it time to delete Desperate Housewives from my tivo? Do I want Logan & Veronica to break up? Will I finally declare myself a Prison Break fan??) So yes, the answer to these & more questions when I do my Sweeps wrap up at the end of the month. Until then, enjoy sweeps weeks & remember to keep in touch…