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By Cathy Sokolowski
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I was very surprised to see that the format hasn’t changed from previous years. I heard all kinds of rumors about not seeing the antics of the non-singers any more. Well, they were all there. We loved the very hyper Aundre a.k.a Xray and wondered if Elijah Scarlett might have […]
What have you been watching? I am serious, I want to know.
I was shocked this week when ABC axed three of my favorite shows, Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone and Pushing Daisies. I was high on Eli Stone and I though that that it was so creative and unique, that audiences would follow it, as […]
By DA Southern
It’s November sweeps time. When thinking of that time of year, TV fans know that this also means huge cliffhangers, major twists and a lot of guest stars. A good number of fans don’t like the stress this time of year brings, especially since they know some of their favorite series will go […]
By DA Southern
I was under the impression that the TV bosses were being kind this year; that series had a better chance since the networks were not so keen in developing new series every other week. You know, strike residual, tough economic times, blah, blah, blah.
As soon as I say that, the poor Ex-List on […]
BY DA Southern
I don’t know about you, but I have settled into a fairly predictable routine for my TV viewing and it is making me wonder about the state of TV, in general. We all seem to get so comfy in our viewing patterns that it amazes me that any new show can actually succeed.
With […]
The vortex of TV land is slowly sucking us in and we are all guilty of not grabbing hold and trying to stop it. What do I mean? First we have to ask what exactly is a Vortex?
Ahhh…The Trusty Wikipedia
Well, for that we will go to our trusty Wikipedia which says that a vortex is […]
By DA Southern
There are some nights that have me at a loss of words when it comes to watching this season. It could be for a multitude of reasons. I believe that there is some great programming this season and it is sad that we have some competing nights, ie, it seems as if some […]
BY DA Southern
The Fall TV Season is already proving to be interesting in a myriad of ways and it seems that we have a full-fledged hit on our hands with the hit series from JJ Abrams, Fringe, on FOX on Tuesdays.
FOX has given the series the sign of approval of a full […]
By DA Southern
The Fall Season really got into gear this past week and if you are like me, you had the ‘ole DVR twirling…I know, it is all digital, but us writers find nothing attractive about saying the DVR silently recorded on a digital drive, OK? It really is not sexy.
So, as […]
BY DA Southern
The Big Week of the Fall TV Season is here and as I told you before, this is THE week that things start to kick into high gear. With that begin said, I will not take a lot of time expounding on the virtues of various TV shows as […]
By DA Southern
The Fall TV Season enters it’s third week, albeit very light, but before we get to that let’s see what has hit the fancy of the TV viewing public so far.
The FOX network has done pretty decent promo of its season to-date and has cleaned up in the ratings so far. […]
By DA Southern
The fall TV Season rolls out ever so gently over the horizon as we get used to spending more times at night in front of our old friend. With a few programs under our belt last week, this week promises a bit more fun as we get more of the new shows starting […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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Summer is over as are the Olympics and we are inching ever so close to the exciting Fall TV season. You trusty TV correspondent, DA Southern, is back on the case and I will be preparing you for your journey into the Fall TV season and this year it looks as though […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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Hello cactus lovers. Well, I took a few weeks off to let summer begin, but all is not idle here in TV land with your TV correspondent, DA Southern. Yes, I posted a column mid-June on the series that would be premiering during the summer, but after the Fourth of July, […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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So last week I told you about the big Finales, right? Well, after some digging, I have put together a fairly comprehensive list of the schedule. Scrubs and 30 Rock finished up last Thursday, with Scrubs probably making the move to ABC next season, so has the rumor. So without further adieu, here is your […]
BY DA SOUTHERN
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Funny how sometimes you have to step back and look what is being imported to the good ole USofA from the Motherland… you know the one we fought for our independence? Well, if you don’t know history, just watch HBO’s John Adams that I wrote about a few weeks back.
No, I am talking about BBC […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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The Blogosphere has been buzzing about the “Bubble” shows and the suits at the Networks will be deciding which shows will be back next season and which ones will be fast-tracked to the MIA network. Here is what seems to be the consensus for the shows in limbo. I hope you’re favorite is […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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There are some interesting happenings in TV land this week to chat about, besides the shocking elimination of Michael Johns at American Idol. Come on, we all thought Syesha Mercado was on her way out. Well, if nothing else, no one can say Idol is predictable.
But enough of that, there are […]
By DA Southern
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OK, one word… Battlestar Galactica.
So, it is two words, who cares. Maybe you have been living under a rock for 4 years, I don’t know. At any rate, “What the frack, man.” If you have missed the beginning of the end for one of the greatest Scifi shows on the air…ever, then you […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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With the networks finally gearing up from their slumber from the strike, what I have seen has been pretty good so far. The promos showing all of the actors reporting “back to duty” has been fun and lighthearted. But another “threat” looms on the horizon…the actors may now go on strike.
Ridiculous, to say […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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With the networks finally gearing up from their slumber from the strike, what I have seen has been pretty good so far. The promos showing all of the actors reporting “back to duty” has been fun and lighthearted. But another “threat” looms on the horizon…the actors may now go on strike.
Ridiculous, to say […]
By DA Southern
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HBO has started airing an incredible series on the second U.S. President, John Adams, which airs on Sunday nights at 9PM EST, and has executive producer Tom Hanks helming the project. The program is a fascinating and very historical look at the trials and tribulations of what the […]
By DA Southern
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I didn’t know what to expect when I first learned about High School Reunion on TV Land on Wednesdays at 10:00 PM EST, but, I was surprised, to say the least.
I don’t know why. What a better way to have instant drama; put a bunch of different types of people together who already […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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OK… so last year I told you about the Fox series, New Amsterdam, and whether it would be good or not. I then told you… never mind… it had been cancelled before it ever even aired.
Remember all of that?
Well, then the season seemed to be swallowed up by […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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I have watched some strange programming in these strike-ravaged days, but The Moment of Truth last week was one of those rare television moments that we all love… and not because it was in anyway good or redeeming to the human spirit. Even the host, Mark L. Walberg, appeared before the episode aired […]
By DA Southern
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Have you been watching Big Brother in its first ever Winter Season? Well, Idol has been killing it in the ratings, anyway, so don’t feel bad. That’s why you have me.
Well, the big “twist” this season has been Big Brother: Til Death Do You Part where we see, mostly […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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I watch my fair share of reality TV, well, because I do enjoy watching it. It is the human condition on display in all of its’ glory; the good, the bad and, sometimes, the very ugly.
With the writers strike that misshaped the current season, we have had quite a […]
By DA SOUTHERN
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As I told you, the strike is looking to end with a whimper, and I thought that you should know what your favorite programs might have in store for the rest of the season. Now, these are the shows that were affected by the strike, not the […]