Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Tuesday, 1-31-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB,
It’s a great night for television! Too bad President Bush’s undoubtedly boring and awkward State of the Union Address will mess up everything!
American Idol, 8pm, FOX. The auditions continue, as Simon recovers from last week’s hissy fit.
Gilmore Girls, 8pm, the WB. If you only see one show tonight, make this the one. We were lucky enough to view an advance copy, and trust us, it’s good. Before the night is over, there will be a blowup, a Friday Night Dinner fight to beat all others, the ruin of an editor, an eviction that leaves a main character homeless, a rekindled romance, and well…you’ll see.
Fear Factor, 8pm, NBC. Tonight, mothers and sons pair up to challenge themselves with death-defying stunts and bug eating!
State of the Union Address, 9pm, every darn channel! Stupid speech. Don’t they know how important Tuesday night TV is?!
Supernatural, 9pm, FOX. Hottie brothers continue their fight against ghoulies and beasties.
The Shield, 10pm, FX. This critical darling and fan favorite ups the grit and the gore tonight. Good times!
Tuesday’s post-8pm choices are much weaker than usual, with most networks opting for repeats. And we all know why. Stupid speech.
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Commander in Chief Declines in Approval Ratings
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Commander In Chief,
As we’ve been hearing lately, the approval ratings for the President of the United States have been reaching all-time lows. Now just one day before Pres. Bush’s State of the Union speech (snore!), ABC is delivering news about their own fictional POTUS: her ratings stink too.
Despite early success for the first-term show - and a recent Golden Globe win for Geena Davis - it seems that the novelty may have worn off for President Allen’s constituents. (Of course, the powerhouse better known as American Idol probably had something to do with that). Not even bothering to stick it out through the upcoming February sweeps, ABC is already putting the show on hiatus to make room for the network’s new comedic offering: Sons & Daughters.
Of course, ABC execs claim that they are not abandoning the show— they are simply allowing it to return in the spring with all new episodes. Because watching new show uninterrupted, as opposed to
not at all, makes a lot more sense?
Gallery: Commander in Chief Declines in Approval Ratings
Here at TV Envy, we like to look back on the past week of television and note the truly shining moments.
This week’s winner is last night’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. The episode, entitled Break On Through, lived up to its name with two notable character breakthroughs. First, Izzie shocked viewers with the revelation of the baby girl she’d had at sixteen, an experience which led her to recommend adoption to a teenage mother.
This moment was especially effective because of the surprise factor, and best of all, because we finally were able to learn more about the background our beloved Izzie is so reluctant to disclose. Then the moment viewers have been waiting for - Meredith let down her frosty wall after a dying patient reminded her of her mother.
Overcome with sobs, the usually tepid Meredith collapsed on the floor inside a closet. Followed by perennial love complication McDreamy, Meredith avoided a near-kiss and left, leaving McDreamy on the floor, to watch her leave, for a change. This wonderful personal triumph promises fascinating breakthroughs for Meredith.
Now this is good television.
Gallery: Weekly Winner: Grey’s Anatomy
Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Monday, 1-30-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB,
Surface, 8pm, NBC. This sci-fi excursion is struggling in the ratings, though it has a loyal fan base.
Wife Swap, 8pm, ABC. With the dirtiest little name in television, the show lives up to the tawdriness with plenty of drama.
Skating With Celebrities, 8pm, FOX. Tonight promises endless excitement with an elimination and the season’s first serious injury.
Animal House, 8pm, AMC. The quintessential college hijinks flick never fails to amuse…no matter how many times we’ve seen it.
24, 9pm, FOX. Kiefer tries to save the world in an hour. Again.
9pm is resplendent with repeats tonight. You may want to go for a television movie instead: the nail-biter Flight 93 is premiering on A&E tonight.
The Bachelor, 10pm, ABC. Romance and rejection aplenty!
CSI: Miami, 10pm, CBS. Gore, gore, gore. And more gore!
American Chopper, 10pm, Discovery Channel. Cool bikes and family histrionics make this an always-entertaining diversion.
Gallery: Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Monday, 1-30-06
Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Friday, 1-27-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB, Editorial,
And so begins the weekend TV doldrums…
Dancing With the Stars, 8pm, ABC. The results of the latest showdown will be announced tonight.
Ghost Whisperer, 8pm, CBS. The lovely Melinda helps the dearly departed, and shows lots of cleavage.
Jamie Foxx: Unpredictable, 8pm, NBC. If you missed this special the first time around, here’s your chance to watch it.
In Justice, 9pm, ABC. This struggling show valiantly tries to stay above water, even in the dreaded Friday-night time slot.
Trading Spouses, 9pm, FOX. The strangely premised, but always entertaining, reality show promises plenty of drama tonight.
Twins, 9pm, the WB. This show is amazing…not the quality, but how it’s managed not to get cancelled yet.
Numb3rs, 10pm, CBS. Wow, did you know math is fun and exciting? Yeah, it really isn’t.
Gallery: Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Friday, 1-27-06
Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Thursday, 1-26-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB, DVR, Editorial,
Get out those multiple VCRs or gear up your DVRs and TiVo: you’re going to need them tonight!
Dancing With The Stars, 8pm, ABC. This 90 minute extended episode offers an exciting array of whirls, dips, and fancy footwork.
Will and Grace, 8pm, NBC. Be sure to catch one of the last episodes of this popular comedy.
That 70s Show, 8pm, FOX. The end is nigh for this beloved show, so don’t miss this new episode!
Smallville, 8pm, the WB. Fans better not miss this exciting episode, which will feature a reveal of a HUGE SECRET, as well as the death of a regular character.
Beauty and the Geek, 9pm, the WB. There’s no way we’re missing one of our favorite reality shows, and neither should you.
My Name is Earl, 9pm, NBC. Everyone’s favorite reformed bad boy tries to give a prison inmate one perfect day.
Showgirls, 9pm, VH1. We don’t care what people say…we love this so-bad-it’s-good movie. And we’re betting you do too.
The O.C., 9pm, FOX. An all-new episode features more teen hijinks.
True Life, 10pm, MTV. Who can resist complete strangers baring all for our entertainment?
Gallery: Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Thursday, 1-26-06
Jamie Foxx Denies Attachment To ‘Desperate’ Beauty Eva Longoria
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Drama, ABC, Talent, Gossip,
It set fans and celebrity watchers abuzz: talented comedian-turned-Oscar nominated actor Jamie Foxx was seen hugging Desperate Housewives’ gorgeous Eva Longoria at a Golden Globes party. Eva has recently starred in a music video of Jamie’s, and the two claim to be good friends. But could there be something else?
According to reports, Foxx and Longoria, who is dating US basketball star Tony Parker, were seen hugging each other throughout the bash, held by singer Mary J. Blige, before allegedly leaving together.
The Oscar-winning actor has now quashed dating rumours, insisting he and the sexy actress are just friends.
Foxx and Longoria first met after the actor, who is launching a singing career, invited the brunette beauty to star in his new music video.
Last week, the actress, who plays cheating Gabrielle Solis in ‘Desperate Housewives’, also played down rumours of a romance between the pair, saying: “I did Jamie’s music video for him, so we’re friends. He has Tony’s blessing.”
Absolutely, we’ll take Jamie’s and Eva’s word for it. Although…Hollywood relationships have never been known for their stability. Could this be the newest scandal in the making?
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Wednesday, 1-25-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, UPN, WB, Editorial,
Jamie Foxx: Unpredictable, 8pm, NBC. The likeable comedian-turned-Oscar-nominee will host this hour long music special, complete with clips from happenings in his own life. The multi-talented Foxx will perform several tracks from his debut album.
American Idol, 8pm, FOX. The auditions continue. Good for laughs; bad for ears.
Big Momma’s House, 8pm, FX. If you haven’t caught this silly flick, you may want to catch up before the soon to be released Big Momma’s House 2 hits theaters.
Lost, 9pm, ABC. Charlie’s either on drugs, or just weird. And is baby Aaron in trouble?
Biggest Loser: Special Edition, 9pm, NBC. Two restaurant-owning families fight the battle of the bulge.
Bones, 9pm, FOX. Brennan and Booth find some body parts. And flirt some more.
Beauty and the Geek, 9pm, the WB. If you missed last week’s episode, you can catch up with this repeat.
Invasion, 10pm, ABC. This artsy episode features flashbacks, shootings, and alien hybrids.
CSI:NY, 10pm, CBS. The techs encounter a doozy of a case when they find a college student apparently killed by a train…but with tropical fish in his stomach and shark teeth in his hand. And you thought your job was hard.
Gallery: Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Wednesday, 1-25-06
Coming off a Golden Globe win for Best Drama, the cast members of Lost were recently awarded an even bigger prize: a raise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the original cast members are now raking in nearly $80,000 an episode—a bump from the $20,000-$40,000 they had been earning. While it may seem appropriate that the cast members receive similar paychecks a la the cast of Friends, Matthew Fox still outearns the rest of his cohorts. His paycheck included a bonus $250,000. Apparently playing a surgeon gets you paid just like one.
Gallery: Lost Cast Members Get Big Raise
Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Monday, 1-22-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Editorial,
Ah…last night heralded the return of solid, non-weekend TV entertainment. Tonight, we recommend:
King of Queens and How I Met Your Mother, 8 and 8:30pm, CBS. Enjoy all-new episodes of these charming comedies.
Skating With Celebrities, 8pm, FOX. This wonderfully tacky show is sure to please reality lovers, with big drama unfolding tonight as the first couple is eliminated.
24, 9pm, FOX. Jack embarks on the 11:00am hour, fighting bad guys with a limited time to do it. Shocking plot, I know. This is your best bet for 9pm, though if you’re in a romantic mood, you may enjoy a repeat of ABC’s The Bachelor.
Medium, 10pm, NBC. The best show on television offers a new episode tonight, with Allison in a quandary trying to locate a missing boy who, in her visions, turns out to be a rather evil adult.
CSI: Miami, 10pm, CBS. Horatio battles gangs and ‘gators.
The Bachelor, Paris, 10pm, ABC. Romantics will enjoy this new episode, but keep in mind: it doesn’t get much sweeter than Allison and Joe’s relationship on NBC’s Medium.
Gallery: Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Monday, 1-22-06
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