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Friday, September 19, 2008

Fall TV Schedule: Freaky Friday


It turns out that Friday actually isn't so freaky, with only one show that I'm moderately interested in watching. In case the picture hasn't given it away, it's The Starter Wife (Oct. 10) at 10/9 on USA, although it'll likely run a few more times because it's on USA. I enjoyed the miniseries last year, so I'm looking forward to see where they're going with it now. And Judy Davis is sublime. Other shows on the night are listed after the click. In case you're wondering, there won't be any post for Saturday, which is generally a barren wasteland for television. We should all be out partying anyway! Or working to catch up on stuff on which we got behind during the week because we were watching television. Whatever.

Returning Network Shows:

Wife Swap (Oct. 3) ABC 8/7
Supernanny (Oct. 3) ABC 9/8
20/20 (underway) ABC 10/9
Ghost Whisperer (Oct. 3) CBS 8/7
Numb3rs (Oct. 3) CBS 10/9
Life (Sept. 29) NBC 10/9
Everybody Hates Chris (Oct. 3) CW 8/7
The Game (Oct. 3) CW 8:30/7:30
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (underway) FOX 8/7
Don't Forget the Lyrics! (underway) FOX 9/8

New Network Shows:

The Ex List (Oct. 3) CBS 9/8 - Woman revisits exes after psychic tells her that she's met the one. [Does she ever consider that the psychic might be hitting on her?]
America's Toughest Jobs (underway) NBC 8/7 - Ordinary people attempt dangerous jobs.
Crusoe (Oct. 17) NBC 9/8 - Like Robinson Crusoe, as primitive as can be. Just like Robinson Crusoe.

Cable:

Crash (Oct. 17) Starz 10/9 - Based on the film that stole won the Oscar.
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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Fall TV Schedule: Thursday


Yup, it's time to give Thursday a good going-over. This is the best-looking night on television (and I'm not talking about the programming), so I may not always be thinking coherently. To find out what I'm getting at (or would like to), click it. [As always, Eastern/Central time and (premiere date) are given.]

I should probably feel guilty for the way I feel about the programs on Thursday nights, but I figure that I should be allowed to be shallow for one night out of the week. For me, Thursday is all about the pretty. First up at 8/7 on the CW is Smallville (Sept. 18) starring Tom Welling, who is possibly the most beautiful man walking the Earth. As an added bonus, Justin Hartley (also very pretty) is supposed to be returning as a series regular in his role as Green Arrow. Now, this show has sagged somewhat in recent years, but I felt that it made something of a comeback last season. Hopefully, they can keep the momentum going. As much as I do enjoy the pretty, it's nice to enjoy the show for other qualities every now and then. After that, at 9/8 on the CW is Supernatural (Sept. 18) starring Jensen Ackles (pretty) and Jared Padalecki (more pretty). As much as I do enjoy the gorgeous boys, the show is actually worth watching for other reasons. The guys have excellent chemistry and, in an extreme rarity for a television show, it's actually managed to scare the hell out of me a time or two. If this type of show isn't your thing, however, there is always the scenery to enjoy. And if we're really lucky, the scenery will take off an article of clothing or two every now and then. Okay, NOW I feel guilty. By the way, if you didn't notice those premiere dates are TONIGHT! Anyway, the last hour of primetime is empty for me, which is good, because I can use it to pursue very serious issues as my penance for the previous few hours. Other Thursday shows are below.

Returning Network Shows:

Ugly Betty (Sept. 25) ABC 8/7
Grey's Anatomy (Sept. 25) ABC 9/8
Survivor: Gabon (Sept. 25) CBS 8/7
CSI (Oct. 9) CBS 9/8
My Name Is Earl (Sept. 25) NBC 8/7
The Office (Sept. 25) NBC 9/8
30 Rock (Oct. 30) NBC 9:30/8:30
ER (Sept. 25) NBC 10/9
Kitchen Nightmares (underway) Fox 9/8

New Network Shows:

Life on Mars (Oct. 9) ABC 10/9 - Modern cop finds himself in the 1970's.
Eleventh Hour (Oct. 9) CBS 10/9 - Biophysicist solves crimes like pretty much everyone else on TV.
Kath & Kim (Oct. 9) NBC 8:30/7:30 - A mother deals with her adult but immature daughter returning home.
Hole in the Wall (underway) Fox 8/7 - Game show where people fit through a hole in a wall. Seriously. [Hey, network guys, if you're THIS desperate for crappy show ideas, give me a ring. I'd be happy to give you crap in exchange for your money.]

Cable:

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Sept. 18) FX 10/9
The Sarah Silverman Program (Oct. 16) Comedy Central 10:30/9:30
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Fall TV Schedule: Wednesday


Judging from my inability to come up with a pop-culture referencing title, Wednesday may be the most boring day of the week. Although, Thursday is still in the running. I thought about making some questionable reference to "Hump Day," but I have far too much class for that. (You, in Illinois, stop snickering!) As for the schedule, it looks better than Tuesday, but not by much. The same rules still apply [East./Cent., (premiere date)]. Click on through to the other side!

Starting off Wednesday will be one of my most anticipated returns, Pushing Daisies (Oct. 1), at 8/7 on ABC. I've missed the pie maker, the pie-serving chanteuse, the surly detective, the one-eyed mermaid, the two-eyed mermaid, and the living-dead girl (and dog). Yes, it's just your typical collection of characters, but they somehow make it fresh and enjoyable. After that, there is an empty hour where nothing interests me. Then at 10/9, I have tentative plans to watch Dirty Sexy Money (Oct. 1) on ABC. I say "tentative" because I watched this show last year and I was just about ready to give it up when the writers' strike occurred. I'm going to give it another chance this season and see if they've managed to pep it up a bit. It wasn't bad, it just failed to hold my interest for an hour. There would be interesting parts and then parts to snooze through. I really hope they cut back heavily on Nick's wife, who manages to suck all of the energy out of every scene in which she appears. I'd like to see this show succeed because there is a lot of legitimate talent here (and because Peter Krause and Seth Gabel are nice to look at). If it doesn't do it for me, then there is always South Park (Oct. 8) on Comedy Central. Of course, I'll be watching it anyway at some point since Comedy Central is nice enough to rerun it frequently. As usual, other shows of the night can be found below.

Returning Network Shows:

Private Practice (Oct. 1) ABC 9/8
The New Adventures of Old Christine (Sept. 24) CBS 8/7
Criminal Minds (Sept. 24) CBS 9/8
CSI: NY (Sept. 24) CBS 10/9
Deal or No Deal (underway) NBC 9/8
Lipstick Jungle (Sept. 24) NBC 10/9
America's Next Top Model (underway) CW 8/7
Bones (underway) Fox 8/7
'Til Death (underway) Fox 9/8

New Network Shows:

Gary Unmarried (Sept. 24) CBS 8:30/7:30 - Divorced dad takes a swing at finding love while being a divorced dad.
Knight Rider (Sept. 24) NBC 8/7 - Retread Update of the 80's show.
Stylista (Oct. 22) CW 9/8 - A bunch of fame-hungry fools humiliate themselves to impress Elle editor who probably has no business judging anyone. [Can you tell that I am SO sick of this "reality" crap?]
Do Not Disturb (underway) Fox 9:30/8:30 - Follows the wacky antics at a Manhattan hotel.

Cable:

Sons of Anarchy (underway) FX 10/9 - Biker gang drama.
Chocolate News (Oct. 15) Comedy Central 10:30/9:30 - Sketch comedy.



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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Fall TV Schedule: Ruby Tuesday



Yes, it's Tuesday, so I'll be taking a look at what is on Tuesdays this Fall. (As it turns out, not much.) Time is East./Cent. and (premiere date) is, yeah, like that.

Despite the title of this post, Tuesday doesn't look like a gem to me. That night seems pretty empty, which is good because I'm sure I can use those few hours to catch up on something important, like any shows I'm behind on viewing. The only thing I'll be watching Tuesday is Eli Stone (Oct. 14) at 10/9 on ABC. I've basically fallen in really-like with the charming Jonny Lee Miller as the title character who has prophetic visions. He will apparently still be having them after undergoing surgery for the aneurysm that was thought to cause them. I'm wondering if they'll continue the George Michael theme or move to something else. I could probably find the answer online, but I want to be surprised! Other Tuesday night shows follow below.

Returning Network Shows:

NCIS (Sept. 23) CBS 8/7
Without a Trace (Sept. 23) CBS 10/9
The Biggest Loser: Families (Sept. 16) NBC 8/7
Law & Order: SVU (Sept. 23) NBC 10/9
House (Sept. 16) Fox 8/7

New Network Shows:

Opportunity Knocks (Sept. 23) ABC 8/7 - Game show that tests family knowledge.
The Mentalist (Sept. 23) CBS 9/8 - A Psych ripoff with a guy who thinks that all gay men and/or only gay men get pedicures.
90210 (underway) CW 8/7 - A retread An update of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Privileged (underway) CW 9/8 - College grad tutors a pair of teenage heiresses.
Fringe (underway) Fox 9/8 - Follows investigators of "fringe" science cases. [Seems very X-Files-ish and I thought about giving it a shot, but Joshua Jackson annoys me for some reason that I can't explain.]

Cable:

The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Oct. 7) Bravo 9/8 - The latest in the Real Housewives franchise.
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Monday, September 15, 2008

Fall TV Schedule: Manic Monday



Today, I continue my look at the Fall TV schedule by going over what is playing on Mondays. As before, times are shown in Eastern/Central format with expected season-premiere dates in parentheses. After the click, you can see what I'll be watching.

My Monday night will be all about NBC. It actually could be a full night of viewing for me if the new show NBC is rolling out is any good. First, at 8/7, I'll be tuned to Chuck (Sept. 29) to see what spy shenanigans Chuck and the gang are into this season. Then, at 9/8, I'll stay on NBC for the return of Heroes (Sept. 22). I'm hoping the show can recapture the magic of the first season after seemingly going off track a bit last year and that they continue to exploit the wholesome goodness that is Milo Ventimiglia in some state of undress. Finally, I plan to check out the new show, My Own Worst Enemy (Oct. 13) starring Christian Slater, that is scheduled after Heroes. Slater stars as a man with two distinct personalities sharing his body, one of which is a spy. It's all a part of some secret government project. I'm looking forward to seeing what Slater can do in the role and whether the material is worthy of him. You can see what else is on Mondays below.

Returning Network Shows:

Dancing With the Stars (Sept. 22) ABC 8/7
Samantha Who? (Oct. 13) ABC 9:30/8:30
Boston Legal (Sept. 22) ABC 10/9
The Big Bang Theory (Sept. 22) CBS 8/7
How I Met Your Mother (Sept. 22) CBS 8:30/7:30
Two and a Half Men (Sept. 22) CBS 9/8
CSI: Miami (Sept. 22) CBS 10/9
Gossip Girl (underway) CW 8/7
One Tree Hill (underway) CW 9/8
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (underway) Fox 8/7
Prison Break (underway) Fox 9/8

New Network Shows:

Worst Week (Sept. 22) CBS 9:30/8:30 - Accident-prone schlub tries to impress future in-laws.

Cable:

Raising the Bar (underway) TNT 10/9 - Another lawyer show.
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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Fall TV Schedule: Sunday Bloody Sunday

This week I'm going to be going over the Fall TV schedule day by day. Today, of course, is Sunday, so I'll be looking at what Sundays will have to offer. Mainly, I'll be telling you what shows I'm looking forward to watching with some information about the other shows, new and returning. All times will be listed as Eastern/Central with expected season premiere dates in parentheses. Click on through for the Sunday lowdown.

My viewing schedule won't change at all from the last few seasons on Sunday. At 8/7, I'll be watching The Simpsons (Sept. 28) on Fox. If I stick with last year's schedule, I'll probably be taking a shower during the next half hour, but, if I decide to stay in front of the TV, I'll be watching King of the Hill (Sept. 28) on Fox to burn time until Desperate Housewives (Sept. 28) comes on at 9/8 on ABC, where I'll stay to view my beloved Brothers and Sisters (Sept. 28) during the following hour. Desperate Housewives is taking a five-year leap forward this year, and I'm curious to see how that will be handled. Gale Harold, best known as Brian on Queer As Folk, and Lily Tomlin will be making appearances this season. I'm also looking forward to checking in on the Walker clan on Brothers and Sisters. Are Scotty and Kevin living in marital bliss? Who the hell is Ryan? And will I be able to stomach Justin and Rebecca, who used to think they were siblings, in a romantic relationship? We shall see. Other shows scheduled for the night are below.

Returning Network Shows:
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (Sept. 28) ABC 8/7
The Amazing Race (Sept. 28) CBS 8/7
Cold Case (Sept. 28) CBS 9/8
The Unit (Sept. 28) CBS 10/9
Family Guy (Sept. 28) Fox 10/9 [I'll be watching on Adult Swim at some point.]
American Dad (Sept. 28) Fox 10:30/9:30 [Ditto.]
NBC will be showing Sunday Night Football all night. [Yawn.]

New Network Shows:

Valentine (Oct. 5) CW 8/7 - Greek gods come to L.A. and play matchmaker.
Easy Money (Oct. 5) CW 9/8 - Guy from wacky family works on discovering biological roots.

Cable:

Dexter (Sept. 28) Showtime 9/8
Californication (Sept. 28) Showtime 10/9
True Blood (underway) HBO 9/8 - Telepaths and vampires and synthetic blood, oh my!
Entourage (underway) HBO 10/9
Little Britain USA (Sept. 28) HBO 10:30/9:30

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Luke and Noah: Does Anyone Care Anymore?

So, yeah, according to Monday's preview, Luke and Noah will be on As the World Turns today. Do I even have to mention that they are still celibate? For a while, I was dealing with the crappy way this show treats the characters and the fans by making fun of it. Now, it seems to have gotten too pathetic to even do that. Recently, there was a spoiler released saying that the couple would move to another stage in their relationship. Fans waited and nothing happened. Supposedly, the spoiler referred to Noah asking Luke on a date, as if they've never dated. To add insult to injury, the date ended up as a double date with Luke's granny, so, apparently, they can only go on chaperoned dates now. Yeah, that would be a new stage, although a very disturbing one.

The people behind this show are dishonest and obviously think very little of the fans. As much as I want to support Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann, who do a terrific job with what they're given in the roles, it's getting harder and harder to justify supporting anything about this show run by people with nothing but disdain for their audience. It's also getting harder to justify buying anything that Procter & Gamble makes, since they are the company behind the show. Personally, I'm planning to stop buying several Procter & Gamble products. I don't want these people to get my money or my viewership, which is why I'll only be watching on YouTube if I do continue to follow their story. If you care, there are clips after the click from the last episode with the couple and a preview for today. I honestly don't know how long I'll continue to cover them like this, as I just feel pretty disgusted with the whole thing right now.

Clips from August 20:





Preview for Tuesday:



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Friday, August 22, 2008

The Cho Show Is Go

Margaret Cho's new show, The Cho Show, debuted on VH1 Thursday night. I've been a fan of Cho for years, so I had to check it out. It looks like I'll be adding another reality show to my viewing roster after declaring that Kathy Griffin's was the only one that I watched. Actually, Cho's show is very similar to Griffin's My Life on the D-List. She has an entourage consisting of her assistant and glam squad (responsible for hair, makeup, and wardrobe), as well as her parents. Like Griffin, Cho is something of an acquired taste with a large gay following, so it makes sense that there is a similar vibe. Is Cho's show as good as Griffin's? Based upon the first episode, I'd say no. Cho is working with the handicap of only having a half-hour show instead of Griffin's allotment of an hour, but, overall, The Cho Show comes off as D-List Lite. Given the fact that Griffin's show is over for the season, however, a show with a similar vibe is just what the doctor ordered, and there is always the chance that it will improve.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Nathan Bites It (And Not in a Good Way)


A few weeks back, I wrote about the season premiere of the Sci Fi show Eureka. In that post, I also wrote about what a hottie Ed Quinn was. Quinn portrays Nathan Stark, the foil for the hapless hero, Sheriff Jack Carter. In this week's episode, which premiered Tuesday night, Nathan bit the dust in a heroic manner. Apparently, this came about because Ed Quinn wanted to leave the show. After the click, I take a look at the good and the bad (mostly bad) of this development.

With Stark's death, the show really takes a hit in the beefcake department, but it also has no real foil for Sheriff Carter anymore. Frances Fisher's character, the business whiz that has pretty much taken over everything on the show, isn't going to cut it. Besides, she is only supposed to be around for several episodes. The show just won't be the same without someone continually busting the sheriff's chops the way that Stark did. It seems like there is going to be a gaping hole that should be filled by someone. The problem is that it can't be just any someone. It's going to have to be someone who can live up to Nathan Stark's snarky standard, and there doesn't seem to be anyone on the horizon that can do that.

His death does, however, resolve the issue of his impending marriage to Allison. I felt that their reconciliation was really forced, and it just didn't work for me. Now, it's not a problem. That being said, I'm going to miss the egotistical gasbag that was Nathan Stark, and I'm definitely going to miss watching Ed Quinn.
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Luke and Noah: Back in the Closet?

Luke and Noah, the still-celibate gay couple on As the World Turns, will be on today, and the new director of Luke's charity will recommend that Luke tone it down with Noah because the non-profit world can be pretty conservative. Of course, if they tone it down any more, they'll practically be family instead of "family." Then again, on this show, that would mean they could sleep together. Which reminds me: Liberty and Parker alert! Drink lots of coffee before watching and you should be okay. Clips from the last episode can be seen after the click.


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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Upcoming CBS Show Starts Off on Wrong Foot

Being the pop-culture lover that I am, I think it goes without saying that I can't wait until the new Fall Season begins on television bringing new shows to watch and, in most cases, reject. One show, which has found itself firmly in my rejection pile before even debuting, is the CBS show The Mentalist. In a series of promos for the show, the title character, played by Simon Baker, declares a dead man is gay because he has a pedicure with clear polish. I actually had to see this thing a few times to make sure that what I thought I was hearing was correct. I couldn't (and still can't) believe that the show would have such a ridiculous line, and I really couldn't (and still can't) believe that they would actually put it in a promo. Not only is it offensive, but it makes the guy's supposed powers of observation and deduction look absolutely pathetic. It also doesn't help that those supposed powers of observation and deduction are an obvious rip-off of Psych. More on the show's offense and a clip including the ridiculous moment can be found after the click.

In today's world, it is ridiculous to assume that a pedicure has anything to do with someone's sexual orientation. I happen to be a gay man, and, the last time I checked, I've never had a pedicure in my life. Furthermore, in this age of metrosexuality, it's not so rare anymore for a straight man to get a pedicure. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Simon Baker was sporting recently pedicured feet while spouting that garbage. As a pretty-boy actor, it would very much be in the realm of possibility, and, as far as I know, he isn't gay. (Baker has a wife and children, which doesn't necessarily mean he is straight, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.) It's not very smart to market a show in a way that could alienate a segment of the viewing audience, especially if said segment would enjoy watching someone like Simon Baker as many gay men would. Unfortunately, the sheer stupidity of including that line in the show and the promo while totally failing to recognize how offensive and just plain incorrect such a statement is means that this is one gay man that won't be watching.


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Monday, August 18, 2008

Luke and Noah: Together Again

If Granny Lu gets some before me, I'm gonna cut a bitch!


Luke and Noah, the ever-celibate gay couple on As the World Turns, will actually be together today after a week of banishment (possibly for thinking about having sex) for Luke and two weeks in homo limbo for Noah. Yes, they will be a pair once again working together to avoid any kind of behavior that would indicate that they are any more than roommates who kiss every once in a while. Apparently, they will be celebrating the beginning of Luke's foundation that will help sick children (a cause chosen because they couldn't think of anything more vague). Luke's grandmother will bring in a guy to help manage the foundation, and he is possibly a romantic interest for her, as well. That's right, with the way this show works, Luke's grandma will probably be getting more action than he will. After the click, you can watch clips from Luke's last episode a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, where gay couples don't have sex.




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Thursday, August 14, 2008

D-List Finale Tonight


The season finale of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List airs tonight on Bravo. Kathy will be going to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and visiting with injured soldiers. It looks to be a more serious episode than one would usually expect from this show. This season has been a bit uneven, but even at its worst, the show is still better than a large majority of what passes for television shows these days, especially in the reality arena. This is the only reality show that I watch, because I just can't stomach the rest. I fully understand, however, that one either loves Kathy or hates her. If you're lucky enough to be one of the people who love her, then you'll probably get an entertaining hour no matter what mess (probably of her own creation) she finds herself in.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Where Art Thou, Noah?

If I don't have sex soon, I'm gonna open up a can on someone!


Word is that Luke will be back on As the World Turns today to try to convince his mother to give her marriage another try after working on his dad yesterday. Once again, Noah will be nowhere to be found. Hopefully, he's stocking up on supplies for Luke's Grand Opening. After the click, you can find the Luke scenes from yesterday's show. All two minutes of them.


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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Luke Goes Noahless Today

Word is that Luke will appear on As the World Turns today to try to help his parents mend their marriage. Noah is expected to be missing in action this week. No, he didn't change his mind (again) about joining the Army. He just won't be on the show. The one good thing about Luke not having his man around is that it won't be so obvious that they're living the lives of celibate monks at the Snyder monastery farm. After the click, there are clips of scenes from the last Luke and Noah episode with Luke being absolutely dorkalicious. I'm beginning to think Van Hansis isn't human with the way he actually makes a lot of this watchable. Or maybe the acting fairy just sprinkled him with extra fairy dust.





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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Luke and Noah: A Celebration of Celibacy

Due to being ridiculously busy last week, I actually missed posting about a day that Luke and Noah, the ever celibate gay couple, appeared on As the World Turns. On that day, Luke and Noah agreed to (GASP!) not have sex. Meanwhile across town, Luke's 15-year-old cousin was losing his virginity to a girl that he's known for a couple of months. The actor in that little scenario is 15. The actress is 21. This viewer is thoroughly disgusted. Luke and Noah will be on again today, most certainly not getting any action. There are clips after the click of the past two episodes involving Luke and/or Noah. And to anyone who was holding their breath until Luke and Noah had sex, I'm sorry I missed your funeral.















Don't mention gay sex! You'll make God cry!
















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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Eureka!


The third season of Eureka begins tonight on Sci Fi at 9 Eastern. It's a quirky show about a town of geniuses that work for the government and the sheriff who tries to keep everything from blowing up when one of the super-science projects inevitably goes awry. Colin Ferguson winningly portrays the sometimes clueless but always reliable Sheriff Carter. He is also pretty easy on the eyes, as is Ed Quinn, who portrays the sheriff's rival, Nathan Stark. I appreciate eye candy as long as it's someone who can do his job competently, and these guys have no problem in that area. The show isn't going to win any major awards anytime soon, but, overall, it's an entertaining way to spend an hour in a somewhat barren season for television.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Luke (and Noah?) Today


Surprisingly, Luke will apparently appear on today's As the World Turns. He appeared in a scene with his mother (UnLily, as some call her, including me) on Tuesday's preview for today's show. I don't know if Noah will be around or not as I didn't expect them to appear again until Friday. One thing of which I am pretty sure is that they won't have sex. Just in case their story does go forward, I've got a clip of Monday's show to help catch up after the jump.



If you ever need to catch up or relive the good times (which you have to go back a ways for), check out LukeVanFan's channel on YouTube.
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Monday, July 14, 2008

A New Day for Luke and Noah

When we last left Luke and Noah on As the World Turns, they were reunited after Noah decided it wouldn't be a good idea to join the Army. He apparently came to this conclusion after realizing that the writers had to be smoking crack when they decided that he should enlist in the first place. Today, the boys are set to embark on a new story. Maybe it'll involve them finally getting some action, although I doubt it, since young gay guys in committed relationships apparently don't have sex in whatever universe this show exists. After the jump, you can catch up with last week's episode and hope, like the rest of us, that the crapfest is over and the new direction will be reminiscent of the glory days.






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Thursday, July 10, 2008

On Notice

The second season of Burn Notice starts tonight on USA at 10 Eastern. When I first saw the ads for this show last year, it didn't seem like something in which I'd be interested. I happened to catch it a few times, and before I knew it, I was hooked. It's well-performed, witty, and just plain fun. If you're unfamiliar with the show, it's about a secret agent who has been booted by his agency and ends up in Miami where he has to deal with his mother and ex(?)-girlfriend. He becomes an equalizer of sorts, helping people who have been put into bad situations by bad people. Last season ended with him on the verge of finding out why he had been so unceremoniously ejected from the agency. I've got my fingers crossed that there won't be a sophomore slump. Join me, won't you?
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