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This Week on TV (2/1-2/7)


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MONDAY (2/1)
  • CSI: Miami (CBS, 10pm):  “A convicted killer () on death row receives a 24-hour stay of execution after doubt is cast on his guilt.” New evidence suggests he may have been given that girl’s underpants.
  • Hoarders (A&E, 10pm):  “A firefighter whose home overflows with his possessions.” That’s just a fire waiting to happen! Oh -  maybe that’s the point.
  • Damages (FX, 10pm):  “Patty and Phil, locked in their bitter divorce battle, find one piece of common ground: their dog.” Phil - if you love the dog, just give it to her. Trust me.

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TV Talk: Jason Alexander Joins Jenny Craig, Law & Order Eyes Los Angeles

Jason Alexander-Seinfeld‘s Jason Alexander has signed up to be the new face of Jenny Craig. I’m not sure I want to see a bathing suit commercial in his future.

-Oscar nominee Laura Linney will star in The Big C, a new series for Showtime. In case your mind went elsewhere, that “C” stands for “cancer.”

-Former Nightline anchor Ted Koppel could be returning to his old network. ABC is reportedly hoping he’ll replace GMA‘s George Stephanopoulos on This Week.

-Is there another Law & Order franchise on the horizon? NBC is currently entertaining a Los Angeles-based version of the show.

-The numbers may be lousy, but someone’s still watching Heroes. The NBC series was the most-pirated program last year. Lost was second while Prison Break came in third.


Will the White House Interfere with Lost’s Premiere?


UPDATE: It appears the White House will stay clear of February 2nd.

Note to all you fans out there: If those folks inside the White House don’t play nicely, we may be forced to wait for our Season 6 premiere.

Although the networks have managed to plan out their schedules (for the most part) months in advance, organizers in D.C. have a bit more difficulty getting things pinned down. As of today, President Obama’s administration has slated either January 26 or February 2 as the day for Obama’s first State of the Union speech. Should they choose to go with the latter date, we probably won’t be going back to the island until February 9.

Are you as irked as a I am? If so, feel free to join the masses by tweeting with the hashtag #NoStateofUnionFeb2. In the meantime, get a recap of the first five seasons in approximately 8 minutes.

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2009-10 Midseason Television Schedule

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Now that we’ve made halfway through the television season, it’s time to readjust our DVRs once again.

Midseason staples returning to the airwaves include , 24 and Lost. Meanwhile, a number of new programs - including Human Target, and The Marriage Ref - will vie for our attention.

Hopefully our detailed guide can assist you in the weeks to come.  We have compiled information from the five major networks and included the days, times and premiere dates for this season’s programs.

(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of May 2. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)

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VIDEO: Lost’s Season 6 Teaser Trailer


Okay - so this new clip doesn’t really show us anything new. But how are we supposed to know what’s to come, if we don’t remember what’s passed?

In just about four weeks, “the beginning of the end” will officially start (though the racing of my heart has already begun). Get ready to fasten your seat belts…February 2 is just around the corner.

(To get a look at TV Envy’s Midseason Programming Schedule, click here.)

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2010 Golden Globe Nominations (TV)

Glee Cast

The 2009-10 awards season kicked into high gear this morning with the official announcement of the nominations.

Here are some of the noteworthy mentions from this year’s list of TV nominees:

  • Freshman drama leads all TV nominations with a total of four - including mentions for Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch. Damages, Dexter, 30 Rock and Big Love all got three noms.
  • Although cable television dominated the Best Drama category, the major networks had a tight hold of the Best Comedy category.
  • Newbies recognized this year include Courteney Cox (Cougar Town), Thomas Jane (Hung), Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) and .
  • Despite big buzz around Emmy time, Big Bang Theory‘s Jim Parsons did not get any love this time around. Meanwhile, Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) was snubbed as well.
  • HBO, once again, leads all channels with 17 nominations. FOX and Showtime both had six each.

The 67th Golden Globe Awards with host airs Jan. 17 on NBC.

(You can find the full list of television nominees after the jump. Click here for the film nominations.)

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TV Talk: Dexter Ratings, Lost DVDs and Gilly Christmas Special

Dexter-Dexter remains a killer hit for Showtime. Sunday’s episode pulled in the largest audience (2.1 million) for a single telecast on that channel in 10 years.

-Need some help catching up on Lost? Then Amazon’s got a great deal for you. You can now buy the first five seasons of the show for only $72.99. That’s a whopping 70% discount!

-Kristen Wiig’s “Gilly” character will be the host of a two-hour Saturday Night Live special. SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas will air on December 17.

-Nigerian kids can soon take a trip down Sesame Street. Topics to be addressed in that country include HIV/AIDS, the importance of education and girls’ empowerment.

-Don’t kill a rat on live TV in Australia. Two contestants of I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here have been charged with animal cruelty after reportedly killing and cooking the rodents to eat.


TV on DVD: December 8, 2009

Lost Season 5 DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday.

  • Dhani Tackles the Globe (Season 1)
  • The Dog Who Saved Christmas (TV Movie)
  • Doug (Season 3)
  • Friday (Complete Series)
  • The Fugitive (Season 3, Vol. 2)
  • Get Smart (Season 5)
  • Lost (Season 5)
  • McLeod’s Daughters (TV Movie)
  • Perry Mason (Season 4, Vol. 2)
  • Rescue Me (Season 5, Vol. 2)
  • SpongeBob SquarePants (Season 6, Vol. 1)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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Mark Your Calendars: Lost, Chuck Return Soon

ChuckChristmas may end on December 26th, but we still have things to look forward to in early 2010.

Shortly after New Year’s, will make its return to NBC. The show - which was recently saved by a strong fan base - will kick off with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, January 10. It will then slide into its normal Monday/8:00 time slot the very next day (January 11). This assignment means Heroes will then be pushed into the 9:00 position.

Less than a month later, will debut its final season. The ABC drama will have a three-hour event on Tuesday, February 2nd before settling into its Tuesday/9:00 time slot on February 9.

(To get a look at TV Envy’s Programming Schedule, click here.)

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Casting Corner: Smallville, Chuck and More

Pam GrierRobert Patrick

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

Chuck: Terminator 2‘s Robert Patrick has been recruited for a spot on the NBC series. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s robotic nemesis will step in as Col. Keller, someone from John Casey’s past. Patrick will arrive (fully clothed?) in the middle of the season.

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