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Advertisers are constantly trying to come up with the next buzzworthy commercial to promote their product. Few actually hit it, most are just white noise, but now and then there’s a real stinker. Here are few of the most groan-worthy commercials I’ve seen recently. (Yes, despite my love of my DVR, I do still see commercials.) Boost Mobile – Cannibal: …

Tonight is one of my personal favorites. ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is narrated by the wonderful and talented Joel Grey, and features the song, Christmas Chimes Are Calling, which I look forward to every year. It’s one of those catchy tunes that stay with you after you’ve heard it once. This animated holiday special is adapted from the famous …

Today we have Mickey, Dennis and more Harry for your holiday viewing pleasure. MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS – ABC Family Premiere Mickey and friends share tales about the importance of sharing, the necessity of opening your heart to loved ones, the appreciation of people for who they are, and the rewards of unselfishness. (Animated) (7:00-8:30 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS …

In the final episode of the series, Robin Hood battles for all of England. Robin Hood – BBC America 9/8c “Something Worth Fighting For, Part 2” – Robin and Gisborne ride out to meet the Sheriff. He won back the Prince’s patronage by securing him the services of a deadly European fighting force who stand behind him now. He orders …

Happy Saturday! It’s Day 5 of the 25 Days of Christmas programming and ABC Family has your holiday viewing scheduled for you. Are you ready? MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS – ABC Family Premiere A collection of three Christmas tales with some of Disney’s favorite characters: “Donald Duck Stuck on Christmas” find Donald’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, wishing for …

With DVR viewership on the rise and ad viewing down (‘though not as much as originally feared), networks and advertisers are working to find new ways to sell products to viewers. Product placement has been around almost from the dawn of TV, but it’s usually so awkwardly executed that it detracts from the show and draws ire from viewers. Recent …

It’s an embarrassment of TV riches tonight as Dollhouse returns, Monk departs, and Ugly Betty heads to the Bahamas. Dollhouse – FOX 8/7c “The Public Eye (Part 1 of 2)” – Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse’s secrets. Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, DC, Dollhouse where …

After eight seasons of solving other people’s mysteries, Adrian Monk finally gets closure on the greatest mystery of his career tonight when the truth about Trudy’s death is revealed in the Monk series finale. Part one of the finale saw Monk poisoned with three days to live unless the toxin can be identified and an antidote administered. Unfortunately, the man …

There are certain specials that my children look out for every holiday season. The Wizard of Oz just days before Thanksgiving  is a sure sign for them to begin watching for their favorite specials. Traditionally, whenever there is one of these shows on television, we bring out the hot cocoa and marshmellows, don our warmest PJs, grab our fluffiest pillows …

Start your holiday TV viewing off tonight with Frosty’s Winter Wonderland, then sit tight as ABC Family begins their Harry Potter weekend. An all-star cast lends its talents to this Christmas special shot in “animagic” (stop-motion animated puppetry). Everyone’s favorite snowman, Frosty, plans to marry, but not if the evil Jack Frost can help it. Can the children save Frosty …