Every year in December or January when the fall shows go on hiatus, the networks start new or returning shows for fans to enjoy. Midseason is a time for all the current TV shows to take a break and halt production for a while. The shows tend to leave fans on edge and wanting more. There is nothing worse than having to wait to find out what happens to your favorite characters. In this season's case, shows like "The Vampire Diaries" is taking a two month break while "Glee" is taking a five month break! That is pure torture! But the "Gleeks" won't give up on the show in the mean time. I'm pretty sure.
Usually during midseason, the networks debut a bunch of reality shows, new and old. Reality are easier to start off midseason due to their shortened seasons. It only takes so many weeks to get through a competition and when that show finishes, another show can start up again. Some of the reality shows include "American Idol", "The Bachelor", "Dancing with the Stars", and "The Biggest Loser". "American Idol" is the only show out of those that airs only once a year. Other shows that usually do not come back til midseason are popular shows such as "Lost" and "24". All the anticipation builds up for these shows for the entire year. One show that is coming back this year, December 1st, is "Scrubs". "Scrubs" was supposed to be cancelled, but the show decided to come back with only two original cast members back on a regular basis. The show is essentially a spin-off, originally going to be called "Scrubs Med", but the network decided against it. Will it succeed or fail? Only time will tell.
Midseason shows offer viewers something new from what they have been watching all fall season. So check out what is coming to the networks. Maybe you want to check something new out or just use it as a distraction for your other shows being gone.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
My Favorite Thanksgiving Episodes
I do not have a variety of shows that have my favorite Thanksgiving episodes. Most of them are episodes of "Friends", which had several fantastic Thanksgiving episodes. They are all very memorable and of course, I can not forget the classic of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving".
"The One with the Football" (Friends) - The first classic "Friends" Thanksgiving episode didn't occur to season three, but it was definitely worth the wait. Finding out about Monica and Ross's past family football games is hilarious. The gang decide to start the tradition again by playing a game of touch football. Monica and Ross's teams are each trying to win the Geller cup, which was taken away when Monica broke Ross's nose during a football game when they were little. The game is a riot, with Ross not letting Rachel play and Chandler and Joey fighting over a Dutch woman who is watching the game. One of the best parts is Joey thinking the Netherlands is where Peter Pan is from. The episode ends with Monica and Ross fighting for the ball and everyone else enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner. Great episode.
"The One with Chandler in a Box" (Friends) - After Chandler kisses Joey's girlfriend, Chandler decides that to prove his loyalty to Joey, he is going to stay in a box for all of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Monica gets ice in her eye and invites her optometrist, her ex-boyfriend's son, to Thanksgiving. The jokes ensue about Monica dating her ex's son and about how she can tell their children she slept with their grandfather. Also, Chandler in the box is just hilarious and the makeup between Chandler and Joey is great.
"The One With All the Thanksgivings" (Friends) - Each of the friends relive their worst Thanksgiving. It ranges from Chandler's parents divorce to Joey getting a Turkey stuck on his head to awesome '80s flashbacks to Phoebe thinking of Thanksgiving in the 1800s.
"The One Where Ross Got High" (Friends) - Who can forget Rachel making an English triffle with beef. "It tastes like feet!", which is how Ross responds to it. Also, the whole story on Ross blaming Chandler for getting high and Ross and Monica's parents hating Chandler because of it. Classic.
The remaining seasons' Thanksgiving episodes had some classic moments as well such as "The I Hate Rachel Club" story with Brad Pitt and the gang being late to Thanksgiving dinner. I wish TV shows still had classic Thanksgiving episodes like this because they were pretty fantastic.
"The One with the Football" (Friends) - The first classic "Friends" Thanksgiving episode didn't occur to season three, but it was definitely worth the wait. Finding out about Monica and Ross's past family football games is hilarious. The gang decide to start the tradition again by playing a game of touch football. Monica and Ross's teams are each trying to win the Geller cup, which was taken away when Monica broke Ross's nose during a football game when they were little. The game is a riot, with Ross not letting Rachel play and Chandler and Joey fighting over a Dutch woman who is watching the game. One of the best parts is Joey thinking the Netherlands is where Peter Pan is from. The episode ends with Monica and Ross fighting for the ball and everyone else enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner. Great episode.
"The One with Chandler in a Box" (Friends) - After Chandler kisses Joey's girlfriend, Chandler decides that to prove his loyalty to Joey, he is going to stay in a box for all of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Monica gets ice in her eye and invites her optometrist, her ex-boyfriend's son, to Thanksgiving. The jokes ensue about Monica dating her ex's son and about how she can tell their children she slept with their grandfather. Also, Chandler in the box is just hilarious and the makeup between Chandler and Joey is great.
"The One With All the Thanksgivings" (Friends) - Each of the friends relive their worst Thanksgiving. It ranges from Chandler's parents divorce to Joey getting a Turkey stuck on his head to awesome '80s flashbacks to Phoebe thinking of Thanksgiving in the 1800s.
"The One Where Ross Got High" (Friends) - Who can forget Rachel making an English triffle with beef. "It tastes like feet!", which is how Ross responds to it. Also, the whole story on Ross blaming Chandler for getting high and Ross and Monica's parents hating Chandler because of it. Classic.
The remaining seasons' Thanksgiving episodes had some classic moments as well such as "The I Hate Rachel Club" story with Brad Pitt and the gang being late to Thanksgiving dinner. I wish TV shows still had classic Thanksgiving episodes like this because they were pretty fantastic.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Another Inspirational "Glee"
"Glee", which airs on Wednesdays on Fox, never ceases to entertain me. This week brought lessons involving unrequited love, betrayal, and being who you are. Mr. Schuester is threatened by Sue Sylvester, cheerleading coach, that she will bring the glee club down if he doesn't give her his song lineup for sectionals. Mr. Schuester suspects, however, that Sue is leaking information to the other schools about the glee club. Mr. Schuester goes to talk the coach of one of the other school's glee club (Guest-star, Singer Eve). She explains that he has nothing to worry about and that her students do not even have anywhere to practice. Will invites them to practice at their school, in which they perform a version of Destiny Child's "Bootylicious". Will's glee kids are worried, but say that the other glee club use what is called "Hairography" to distract from the fact that they are not that good. "Hairography" involves swinging your hair around while dancing to distract the audience.
Meanwhile, pregnant Quinn decides that she wants to keep her baby and not give it to Will's wife, Terri, who is pretending to be pregnant. I really hope Will finds out about this soon. It is kind of surprising that she has been able to hide it for this long. Quinn tries to see if her baby's real father, Puck, will be good father by letting him help her babysit. Turns out sending dirty text messages to his girlfriend is more important to him. Divas, Rachel and Kurt, are also at odds once again when Kurt tricks Rachel into dressing promiscuously to impress Finn. Finn, however, likes plain girls and turns Rachel down. Rachel comes to the realization that she may not ever have a chance with Finn.
One of the other competing schools demands that Will let them perform at the school like the other school did. Turns out their other competition is a school for the deaf. Will's kids perform their number for them first. Will gave them a "Hairography" routine, due to his belief that they are not good enough, to a mashup of "Hair" and "Crazy in Love". The routine was a bust. The deaf school performed a hand-signing version of "Imagine". Will's glee club joins in with them by singing the song and the result was absolutely beautiful. The two schools were signing and singing together and it was a great moment. Later, the glee club goes a little simpler with their routine by performing a beautiful version of "True Colors" , while we get flashes of Quinn deciding to give up her baby to Terri once again and Sue meeting with the other schools to leak information.
It was another solid episode of "Glee" and from the looks of it, it is going to get better and better. Only two more episodes left til it goes on hiatus.
Meanwhile, pregnant Quinn decides that she wants to keep her baby and not give it to Will's wife, Terri, who is pretending to be pregnant. I really hope Will finds out about this soon. It is kind of surprising that she has been able to hide it for this long. Quinn tries to see if her baby's real father, Puck, will be good father by letting him help her babysit. Turns out sending dirty text messages to his girlfriend is more important to him. Divas, Rachel and Kurt, are also at odds once again when Kurt tricks Rachel into dressing promiscuously to impress Finn. Finn, however, likes plain girls and turns Rachel down. Rachel comes to the realization that she may not ever have a chance with Finn.
One of the other competing schools demands that Will let them perform at the school like the other school did. Turns out their other competition is a school for the deaf. Will's kids perform their number for them first. Will gave them a "Hairography" routine, due to his belief that they are not good enough, to a mashup of "Hair" and "Crazy in Love". The routine was a bust. The deaf school performed a hand-signing version of "Imagine". Will's glee club joins in with them by singing the song and the result was absolutely beautiful. The two schools were signing and singing together and it was a great moment. Later, the glee club goes a little simpler with their routine by performing a beautiful version of "True Colors" , while we get flashes of Quinn deciding to give up her baby to Terri once again and Sue meeting with the other schools to leak information.
It was another solid episode of "Glee" and from the looks of it, it is going to get better and better. Only two more episodes left til it goes on hiatus.
Friday, November 20, 2009
"Glee" Pairs Up
In the episode titled "Ballads", the members of the glee club had to pair up and create a mash-up of ballads. Since one of the glee club members was absent, Mr. Schuester had to act as partner for one of the members. Unfortunately for him, he got paired up with super-diva, Rachel. Rachel insists they show how it is done and sing "Endless Love". While the singing was fantastic, Rachel creepily starts following Mr. Schue around and staring deeply into his eyes. Mr. Schue notices what she is doing and makes some of the funniest faces known to man. Of course, Rachel develops a crush on Mr. Schue and starts showing up everywhere. She brings him a tie and shows up at his house. Which I thought was a dream at first, honestly.
Later, we learn that a couple years before, another student had been obsessed with Mr. Schue. Mr. Schue had let her down gently, but that led her to eat the world's hottest pepper. It was a little bit of a weird reaction and sort of random, but that's waht makes "Glee" so great. Turns out the girl ended up being in a coma and had an esophagus transplant. (if that were even possible?) Mr. Schue tried to let Rachel down easily too by singing a mash-up of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "Young Girl". It only added fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, Finn tells his mom Quinn is pregnant and he decides he really cares about the baby. He sings a version of "I'll Stand By You" to the sonogram photo. Again, a little weird to watch, but kind of cute at the same time. Quinn's parents find out she is pregnant when Finn sings a song at dinner with them. Who does that? Haha. Quinn gets kicked out and goes to live with Finn. The episode ends with the glee club showing their support for Quinn and singing a sweet version of "Lean on Me" to her.
In my opinion, this show is getting better and better each week. Only 3 more episodes left till a two month break!
Later, we learn that a couple years before, another student had been obsessed with Mr. Schue. Mr. Schue had let her down gently, but that led her to eat the world's hottest pepper. It was a little bit of a weird reaction and sort of random, but that's waht makes "Glee" so great. Turns out the girl ended up being in a coma and had an esophagus transplant. (if that were even possible?) Mr. Schue tried to let Rachel down easily too by singing a mash-up of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "Young Girl". It only added fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, Finn tells his mom Quinn is pregnant and he decides he really cares about the baby. He sings a version of "I'll Stand By You" to the sonogram photo. Again, a little weird to watch, but kind of cute at the same time. Quinn's parents find out she is pregnant when Finn sings a song at dinner with them. Who does that? Haha. Quinn gets kicked out and goes to live with Finn. The episode ends with the glee club showing their support for Quinn and singing a sweet version of "Lean on Me" to her.
In my opinion, this show is getting better and better each week. Only 3 more episodes left till a two month break!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Why People Should Watch "The Soup"
"The Soup" is a hilarious clip show hosted by Joel McHale (NBC's "Community"), which plays the most interesting and funny clips that aired on TV in the previous week. Joel comments on the clips with the help of his staff of interns. Most of the clips come from reality shows, but there are quite a few news, talk show, and even some home shopping network clips. The clips are broken into popular categories like "Chicks, Man", "Reality Show Clip Time", "Tales from Home Shopping", "Chat Stew", and of course the "Clip of the Week". Most of the clips show the most ridiculous moments that happened on TV. Most of the time, it is hard to believe that people actually watch some of this stuff. The show has running gags that viewers will catch on to after a few viewings of the show. For instance, Ryan Seacrest is often made fun of for his height, but it is all in good fun. It never fails to bring laughs. Sound bytes also appear quite frequent whether it is Kate Gosselin screaming,"Come and get some popcorn!" or Spencer Pratt saying, "That's the problem". They just add to the humor of the show and regular viewers can not get enough of them.
The E! network, in which "The Soup" airs, is also a frequent target. If you are a fan of those ridiculous shows like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" or "The Girls Next Door", "The Soup" is probably not for you. These shows are on the show pretty much every week. Basically, unless you watch scripted network shows, none of your shows are safe. But even some of those shows get made fun of. "The Soup" is all in good fun and it never fails to bring laughs. So many people that I know have gotten hooked on it just like I have. Joel McHale is just hilarious and the clips never cease to amaze me with their stupidity. Check out "The Soup" on the E! network on Fridays at 9 PM. Also, check out "The Soup" specials which usually air after the new episode. They are equally hilarious and allow you to relive some of your favorite past clips!
The E! network, in which "The Soup" airs, is also a frequent target. If you are a fan of those ridiculous shows like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" or "The Girls Next Door", "The Soup" is probably not for you. These shows are on the show pretty much every week. Basically, unless you watch scripted network shows, none of your shows are safe. But even some of those shows get made fun of. "The Soup" is all in good fun and it never fails to bring laughs. So many people that I know have gotten hooked on it just like I have. Joel McHale is just hilarious and the clips never cease to amaze me with their stupidity. Check out "The Soup" on the E! network on Fridays at 9 PM. Also, check out "The Soup" specials which usually air after the new episode. They are equally hilarious and allow you to relive some of your favorite past clips!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Some of my Favorite New Fall Shows
This fall has a had a few good shows. I haven't been able to watch all of them, unofrtunately, but there are a few that have me hooked and keep getting better each week.
"Glee"
It was said to be "one of the most anticipated shows of the fall season" and it definitely lives up to the hype. Some people may not like it because it is different, but that is the reason why I think it is so great. It is not like anything that has been on TV before. Yes, there have been musical shows on TV before, but their execution was all wrong and they ended up failing. "Glee" not only has fantastic singing, but it has a great storylines that make you really care about the characters. Plus, it has some hilarious moments. The best part has to be the music, though. The cast is uber-talented and the music is a must-listen. I would definitely check out some of their renditions. Some are better than the originals!
"The Vampire Diaries"
"The Vampire Diaries" was named one of the best shows of the new season. Every week it has not failed to entertain. In fact, I think each episode is even better and more gripping than the last. The storylines keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. Honestly, I do not want this show to go on hiatus. The characters are just very likable. The sibling interaction between vampire brother, Damon and Stefan, is a lot of fun. Especially when they try to size each other up or imitate each other. Also, flashbacks of when they became vampires are interesting. Damon is also just hilarious. The show has a lot of great scenes and one-liners. The Stefan and Elena romance is just so touching and I'm curious to see where they take it. Plus, the new characters and plot twists are bound to keep fans entertained. The show is very good and it keeps you guessing. It will be great to see what happens in the future.
"Community"
"Community" is a show that was not as impressing to most critics as they thought it would be. In my opinion, though, it is pretty funny and is definitely worth watching. The chemistry between the characters is awesome and they just play off of each other so well. eachc character is also funny in their own way. I especially like movie-lover, Abed. His character is eccentric and his scenes with football player, Troy, are some of the best parts of the show. Check out their Spanish rap on YouTube. It is genius!
"Glee"
It was said to be "one of the most anticipated shows of the fall season" and it definitely lives up to the hype. Some people may not like it because it is different, but that is the reason why I think it is so great. It is not like anything that has been on TV before. Yes, there have been musical shows on TV before, but their execution was all wrong and they ended up failing. "Glee" not only has fantastic singing, but it has a great storylines that make you really care about the characters. Plus, it has some hilarious moments. The best part has to be the music, though. The cast is uber-talented and the music is a must-listen. I would definitely check out some of their renditions. Some are better than the originals!
"The Vampire Diaries"
"The Vampire Diaries" was named one of the best shows of the new season. Every week it has not failed to entertain. In fact, I think each episode is even better and more gripping than the last. The storylines keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. Honestly, I do not want this show to go on hiatus. The characters are just very likable. The sibling interaction between vampire brother, Damon and Stefan, is a lot of fun. Especially when they try to size each other up or imitate each other. Also, flashbacks of when they became vampires are interesting. Damon is also just hilarious. The show has a lot of great scenes and one-liners. The Stefan and Elena romance is just so touching and I'm curious to see where they take it. Plus, the new characters and plot twists are bound to keep fans entertained. The show is very good and it keeps you guessing. It will be great to see what happens in the future.
"Community"
"Community" is a show that was not as impressing to most critics as they thought it would be. In my opinion, though, it is pretty funny and is definitely worth watching. The chemistry between the characters is awesome and they just play off of each other so well. eachc character is also funny in their own way. I especially like movie-lover, Abed. His character is eccentric and his scenes with football player, Troy, are some of the best parts of the show. Check out their Spanish rap on YouTube. It is genius!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"Glee" Just Keeps on Rolling....
This past Wednesday on the latest episode of "Glee", the glee club learned valuable lessons and took fans on an emotional ride. The episode titled "Wheels" dealt with the glee club trying to raise money to get a wheel-chair accessible bus for fellow glee club member, Artie, so they can all ride to sectionals together. However, the other glee kids do not want to do the fundraiser. Mr. Schuester in turn tells the club that they have to spend the next week in wheelchairs for three hours a day so they can feel waht Artie goes through on a daily basis. It was a really cool thing that he made the kids do that. I guess you never really know what someone has to go through unless you are put in the same situation. Here is the other requirement: the glee club has to perform a whole musical number in wheel chairs! They performed a fantastic version of "Proud Mary" with some really cool choreography.
The whole Artie storyline brought the characters on a whole emotional journey. It borught them back to reality a little bit. It brought confessions, like how Tina confesses she does not actaully have a stutter! Totally did not see that one coming! It also made three characters, Finn, Quinn, and Puck, realize that they need to grow up and deal with Quinn's preganancy.
Also, during the episode, divas Rachel and Kurt had a sing-off of Wicked's "Defying Gravity" to decide who would sing the lead. While Lea Michele kind of resembles original Wicked star, Idina Menzel, and sings the song really well, I kind of was rooting for Kurt. After all, does Rachel need more solos? Plus, Kurt sang the song really well as well. Also, the sing-off allowed Kurt and his father to bond and for Kurt to realize that he wants to protect his dad from the criticism he gets at school for being gay.
The most touching part of the episode was Sue Sylvester. She is forced to be more diverse when choosing cheerleaders for the Cheerios. She holds try-outs and accepts a girl named Becky who has Down's Syndrome. Mr. Schuester thinks Sue is up to something and doesn't want Becky to get hurt. Turns out, though, that Sue has an older sister with Down's Syndrome that is in an institution. Sue brings out her softer side in her interaction with her sister and when she pays to get wheelchair ramps installed at the high school.
Overall, it was a very touching episode of "Glee" that was very enjoyable. I suggest if you haven't tuned in already, start now! It just keeps getting better and better.
The whole Artie storyline brought the characters on a whole emotional journey. It borught them back to reality a little bit. It brought confessions, like how Tina confesses she does not actaully have a stutter! Totally did not see that one coming! It also made three characters, Finn, Quinn, and Puck, realize that they need to grow up and deal with Quinn's preganancy.
Also, during the episode, divas Rachel and Kurt had a sing-off of Wicked's "Defying Gravity" to decide who would sing the lead. While Lea Michele kind of resembles original Wicked star, Idina Menzel, and sings the song really well, I kind of was rooting for Kurt. After all, does Rachel need more solos? Plus, Kurt sang the song really well as well. Also, the sing-off allowed Kurt and his father to bond and for Kurt to realize that he wants to protect his dad from the criticism he gets at school for being gay.
The most touching part of the episode was Sue Sylvester. She is forced to be more diverse when choosing cheerleaders for the Cheerios. She holds try-outs and accepts a girl named Becky who has Down's Syndrome. Mr. Schuester thinks Sue is up to something and doesn't want Becky to get hurt. Turns out, though, that Sue has an older sister with Down's Syndrome that is in an institution. Sue brings out her softer side in her interaction with her sister and when she pays to get wheelchair ramps installed at the high school.
Overall, it was a very touching episode of "Glee" that was very enjoyable. I suggest if you haven't tuned in already, start now! It just keeps getting better and better.
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