Community at the 2010 PaleyFest
For NBC’s Freshmen comedy, Community, the evening at the Paley Festival mimicked what must go on after a take. Cast members in attendance included: Donald Glover, Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Ken Jeong and Chevy Chase. As the elder statesmen of the cast, Chase’s humor dominated much of the panel (early on he fell backward off [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, January 21
The Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c “Bloodlines” – Damon takes a trip to Georgia, where he surprises an old flame, Bree (guest star Gina Torres, “Eli Stone”) and enlists her help to figure out how to open the tomb. In the process, Damon comes face to face with someone who is determined to make [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, January 14
Several shows return from holiday hiatus tonight, so get ready to snuggle up with some good TV! Community – NBC 8/7c “Investigative Journalism” – The gang reunites after winter break and much to their surprise there’s a new addition. One of their fellow classmates is eager to join their study group and the gang must [...]
Holiday Cheer
After all of the holiday themed episodes last week, I figured now was as good a time as any to talk about some of my favorite episodes of TV from the 2000s that stand out to me. From this seasons’ crop: Community: Comparative Religion takes the idea of multi-centralism to a new level. As the [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, December 10
It’s a night of holiday-themed episodes and guest stars as TV land gets in the Christmas spirit! Community – NBC 8/7c “Comparative Religion” – A bully (Anthony Michael Hall) challenges Jeff, who’s also worried about failing Spanish. Elsewhere, Shirley plans a Christmas party for the gang without realizing that not all of them celebrate the [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, December 3
It’s a lighter night than usual this week with The Vampire Diaries on hiatus until January and The Mentalist taking break. Maybe it’s time to catch up on Fringe? Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Gamer in the Grease” – When the remains of a competitive gamer are discovered in a grease truck, Brennan and Booth [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, November 19
Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Foot in the Foreclosure” – Booth’s grandfather Hank (guest star Ralph Waite) comes to live with him and tags along as Brennan and Booth investigate ashes and charred remains found by a real estate agent while showing a property to prospective buyers. The team identifies the victims as plus-size lovers, [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, November 12
Which of the new Thursday shows are you still watching? I’m winnowed out a couple, but my poor DVR still breathes a sigh of relief at the end of the night. FlashForward – ABC 8/7c “Playing Cards with Coyote” – Mark cuts his romantic getaway with Olivia short when a tip leads to the discovery [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, November 5
Another full night of TV, thanks to sweeps. Why is it that all the really dramatic/romantic/important things happen in November, February and May? NOTE: Bones and Fringe return! Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken” – When the remains of an heir to a controversial chicken farm turn up on a [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, October 29
Happy first day of November sweeps! Yes, for the rest of us it’s still October. TV people have their own special calendars. NOTE: Bones and Fringe are still on hiatus for baseball. The Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c “Haunted” – As Vicki’s behavior becomes more dangerous, Stefan tries to help her. Elena tries to [...]
