Telefizzled w.8
With the new-this-year shows having already fizzled out, I contemplated discontinuing this series, but today I thought better of it. I figure it keeps me putting up at least something, but also because I suspect the shows that are left on my slate are going to continue the trend and fizzle out too. Therefore, I aim to continue this series in order to track this.
That said, if you do watch any of these shows, it would be nice to hear from you more often. I refuse to believe I am the only one watching The Hills. If I should stop writing these, you’ll let me know, right? (Unless you like laughing at me behind my back, which is fine too.) I mean, I know a good lot of you watch The Office and Joe at least used to watch Smallville, but usually this is The Ed Zone Part Deux in the comments. Not a bad thing as he brings the level of writing, and certainly humor, around here up a notch. Apparently I’m not funny enough in some of these for you to say so. Maybe I don’t leave enough room for clear shots at my self-deprecation.
After that setup be forewarned, I’m not funny in this one. Probably more creepy or weird with the babe talk.
Chuck: I don’t know where Jordana Brewster is from, but damn if that isn’t a fine looking brunette to woo Chuck from the blonde Sarah. As viewers of Chuck know, the character that Brewster is playing — Jill Roberts — is that of the girl that dumped poor Chuck back at Stanford after Bryce got him expelled for cheating. Then she jumped in the sack with Bryce. Nice. Anyway, she makes her appearance and Chuck gets all nutty for his Ex. Comedy ensues and by the end of the episode, they are together and she knows he’s CIA. Since I have already seen the next episode — look at the date people! — I will hold off on more comments about Jill, but they are coming soon…
Big Bang: If you read a recent Entertainment Weekly, you know what I have been talking about. Nice to see Ken Tucker coming along with me here. Anyway, this one pits Sheldon against Penny which is always where they strike gold. There’s a pun there. If you watched it, you get it. Since you don’t, but should — national media agrees! — then I won’t bother. This was a good one. Definitely still my #2 favorite show. Or was that #1?
HIMYM: Should Marshall and Lilly have a baby? Obviously not. It wouldn’t be good for the show. I half watched this one, so I don’t know the decision. This one is next on the chopping list. No… wait, that’s 30 Rock…
Eli Stone: Maggie gets nekkid (in an Eli vision during which he tries to not look). Nice. Finds out her douchebag fiancee is a scoundrel. I’m sure because it is because she loves Eli, which she admits. (And I love her, which I admit.) Then leaves for the competing law firm. You don’t watch this and don’t care. I won’t say you should. If you like Victor Garber (Daddy Bristow on Alias), he’s great in this show too. If you dislike Loretta Devine, she’s annoying in this show too. (I dislike her from Boston Public.) No crying this week. Apparently not as emotional as last year.
Smallville: Chloe loses memories and Clark fixes them. Rather, Brainiac steals memories and Jor-El fixes them. But, this allows Brainiac to invade the newly reestablished Fortress. How did you not see that coming Jor-El. Oh yeah, you are a crystal computer. What? I don’t get it really. They’ve explained it; I still don’t get it. Anyway, Brainiac is going to unleash Doomsday… tonight actually. I’m sure it won’t ruin Chloe and Jimmy’s wedding or anything. Oh, and let’s have Chloe go back to not knowing the secret. Whatevs.
The Office: Back to teh suck. Other than Dwight giving Pam copies at the end of the show, it sucked. A lot.
30 Rock: Markie Post still looks good. Harry Anderson? Not so much. Okay, Markie’s boobies falling out of the wedding dress still look good. Oh… Jennifer Aniston was on this one too and she was a nutbag. Explains why she’s dating John Mayer. She’s really crazy and that was really her. I guess that’s why it was “The one with the cast of Night Court” or some such collection of words. You know, to start it like an episode of Friends, because there was one, but three from Night Court. Where was Bull? Do you think he’s alive? He would have made it better. Tonight’s episode with Steve Martin is prolly my last.
That’s it. No Hills last week either. I did watch one already this week and will probably see the rest. Do you care?
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Ed
Fri :: 21 :: Nov :: 2008 :: 08.03 am
I just thought of why people may not be commenting. Your complete disdain for The Office. Everytime I get to that section, I get p!ssed becuase more often than not, I’m laughing during the show. I thought last weeks was very funny so whenever I get down to Thursday, I usually get so mad that I don’t want to write anything. Of course, everyone’s got opinions and I usually temper my feelings and end up writing irregardless.
So – I’ll just leave it at that. You like Mother which I can’t stand and I like The Office. Hey, the more I write that the more I think that maybe we shouldn’t ever speak to each other again. We’re just too different. : )
Oh – and as for Jordana Brewster – BAM, that’s the chick I was trying to think of earlier this year. She’s in Robert Rodriguez’ The Faculty, which is where I first noticed her. She was HOT then and has only gotten hotter. Throw that one in your queue for sure.
Ed
Fri :: 21 :: Nov :: 2008 :: 08.26 am
One other thing about Brewster. You may have known of her a year or so ago when she dated Jeter for a spell.
Ed
Fri :: 21 :: Nov :: 2008 :: 08.28 am
Last comment – with so many shows fizzling, you should do what I do. Catch up on your Netflix queue. Plus, that would make for a nice post here. Seriously, it’s not like I’ve cornered the market on Netflix Notes.
Ed
Fri :: 21 :: Nov :: 2008 :: 11.22 am
So I am here for my weekly round of bad news. Last week I told you that My Own Worst Enemy was cancelled.
This week, it’s Eli Stone.
Again – quit TV until FNL (which has been amazing including last night awe-inspiring Jason Street ep) and Lost return and just watch movies.
Sean
Fri :: 21 :: Nov :: 2008 :: 01.16 pm
My comment about TEZ:PD rings true!
You are right about The Office. I think I just got so frustrated at the sharp downturn of this episode in contrast to the previous week’s awesomeness that I was hasty in my comments. I completely forgot to at least mention I liked the Andy/Oscar camaraderie, but overall, I have just been very disappointed with this season so far. While I don’t sit there quietly all show long, there aren’t as many laughs for me as there used to be. All that said, last night’s was better.
As for Mother, that’s possibly moved past 30 Rock for next on my chopping block. Also, I hope I never compared it to The Office because even at its height, it was never as good as it, and it has definitely had good moments, but not this year.
On comments, it doesn’t matter if you agree or don’t agree, post them! Call me out! Argue the case. This is my point. (I know you know this and share the sentiment over at TEZ.)
As for Eli, that’s sad news, but again, I think I was the only one watching, so not surprising. I was actually surprised it was picked up for this year at all. Interesting that ABC is axing Pushing Daisies — which you gave up on I guess — and Dirty Sexy Money along with it. I am guessing all three might have the same niche viewerships and I think that is for good reason. What I don’t understand is why they don’t figure that out ahead of time and keep budgets in-line with that. Shows these days are not all going to be huge CSI type shows. Realize that your shares are shrinking and adjust to the new media landscape! I am dropping shows more in favor of gaming (and soon to a lesser extent Netflix), so same boat as you.