So You Think You Can Dance – Recap & Review – Top 6 Perform, 2 Eliminated

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So You Think You Can Dance
Top 6 Perform, 2 Eliminated

Original Air Date: Sep 5, 2012

Barbara – Reviewer
Barbara@thetwocentscorp.com

Not only are the actual competitors dancing with all-stars tonight, but they will also be paired together and then perform a solo as we get ready to head into the finals. Three dances in one night!! Christina Applegate is back to make up new dance terms. This time it’s “hairography.” She can say whatever she wants. I adore her and wish Samantha Who was still on the air.

There were some really amazing dances tonight—nearly all getting nothing but high praise—but we still have to send one more boy and one more girl packing and this time there is no judges’ vote to save them.

MasterChef – Recap & Review – Top 3 Compete

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MasterChef
Top 3 Compete

Original Air Date: Aug 4, 2012

JD – Sr. Staff Writer
jd@thetwocentscorp.com

Going into this episode of MasterChef, I was torn. Do I want Christine and Becky to go forward? Or do I want Christine and Josh to go to the final two? There was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to see Christine pull through; it was her and Monti that I wanted to be the final two originally, right up until Monti’s unfortunate avocado-heavy cream debacle. But now, do I want to chick who screams talent and has since day one, or the dude who screams talent, but almost lost it all when he was eliminated early? Becky answered that question for me during this episode before the Mystery Box winner was ever called.

The Mystery Box was good to the cooks this week, handing them free reign over their meals, but the elimination challenge was anything but nice. It sent one cook home only one step from the final two, after all.

KPonTV on Fall 2012 – New Comedy Losers

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I actually saw some leaves falling this weekend. The pumpkins in my garden are already orange. Fall is definitely on its way. Along with it? Cider, Halloween and FALL TV!

I’ve seen the new show pilots and in this series, I’ll highlight the ones I think could “WIN” and those that I think will “LOSE” this year.

Keep in mind, I thought The Big Bang Theory was going to be awful after seeing the pilot and I thought Journeyman would last for years. So, these aren’t facts – they are simply my opinion. After-all, isn’t that what a TV Critic is supposed to do?

Yesterday I shared my thoughts for New TV Comedy Winners, let’s continue with the Losing New Comedies:

NEXT, Animal Practice ==>

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“The Voice” Will Premiere As 3-Night Audition Event September 10-12

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NBC has fashioned the fall season premiere of “The Voice” into a three-night event with the addition of a new night on Wednesday, September 12 (8-9 p.m. ET) following the previously scheduled debut on Monday, September 10 (8-10 p.m. ET) andTuesday, September 11 (8-9 p.m. ET).

“The Voice” returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the blockbuster vocal competition from the show’s third season. Celebrity musician coaches Christina Aguilera, CeeLo
Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton return along with Carson Daly as host and Christina Milian as Social Media Correspondent. Monday night (September 10) will open with the Grammy Award-winning coaches performing “Start Me Up” together to show the new contestants just how it’s done. Then the blind auditions begin with the coaches in their chairs turned away from the singers, until the strength of a voice motivates the coaches to start pressing their buttons and turning their chairs around.

New HISTORY Event Series THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA Premieres Oct. 16

the men who built america

Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, Henry Ford. Their names are synonymous with innovation, big business and the American Dream. They built empires. They created incredible advances in technology. They changed the world. HISTORY chronicles the lives of these visionary men in THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA, an eight-hour event series premiering Tuesday, October 16 at 9 p.m. on HISTORY.

THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA chronicles how these five self-made men shaped the future of this country, transforming the U.S. into a global superpower in a span of just 50 years, and how they affected the lives of every person in the world. Vanderbilt was one of the first to see how railroads could change how goods are shipped, creating the model for our modern railroads. Carnegie created the process for mass-producing steel, which allowed large buildings to become a reality. Rockefeller discovered a way to refine oil that set the worldwide standard. Morgan created the modern financial system. Ford made the car accessible to the masses.

TNT Greenlights Dwayne Johnson’s The Hero

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TNT has given the greenlight to The Hero (working title), a new reality-competition series that will set out to find the next great hero. TNT has ordered eight episodes of the series from Ben Silverman’s multimedia entertainment studio Electus and its 5×5 Media exclusive producers. The Hero will be headlined by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who will executive-produce with his producing partner, Dany Garcia. The series is set to premiere on TNT in summer 2013.

The Hero will bring 10 ordinary people together in a house and then assign them various missions that will test their brains, their brawn and even their morality. The show will challenge the competitors to prove they’ve got what it takes to be heroes, pushing them to the limits to see what they are willing (and able) to overcome, undergo or sacrifice for the sake of their fellow contestants.
Johnson will serve as The Hero’s mentor and motivator, encouraging the contestants to reach far beyond their personal limits. In the end, one player will rise above the others, overcoming obstacles he/she never thought possible in order to become a true hero.

Sunny Anderson Visits Home Cooks in New Food Network Series “Home Made in America with Sunny Anderson”

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Sunny Anderson hits the road to track down the unsung heroes of the American culinary world – home cooks. Sunny travels across the country to discover the inspirational stories of the people behind the recipes while learning a few tips and tricks of her own in a new daytime series Home Made in America with Sunny Anderson premiering Saturday, October 6th at 9:30am ET/PT on Food Network. Whether Sunny tastes Grandma Williams’ authentic squash pie which is the talk of Fayetteville, N.C. or Mary’s granola recipe which is in such high demand that she now sells it in grocery stores, these homemade recipes tell a story and each starts in the home kitchen.

“Sunny Anderson has captivated the Food Network audience for years with her humor, high energy, and inventive recipes,” said Bob Tuschman, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Food Network. “Now, we think viewers will love travelling with Sunny as she discovers the mouthwatering, homespun recipes and fascinating stories of America’s best home cooks.”

Covert Affairs – Recap & Review – Glass Spider

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Covert Affairs
Glass Spider

Original Air Date: Sept 4, 2012

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
Karen@thetwocentscorp.com

First of all let me just say that the writers, directors and all the staff on this show did a hell of a job on this episode! Chris Gorham has been telling us for the past week that this show and the following 2 episodes are a must see, and I am here to tell you that I agree and won’t miss it for anything. This season is getting better and better and now I will tell you about Glass Spider.

I had to laugh at the excitement in Annie as she learns they are headed for Jai’s safe-house and Auggie tells her that he investigated off book and went against Arthur’s orders. He has been doing the same thing she has, but just on a much lighter scale. Two pea’s in a pod. The weird icky feeling for me would be seeing my boyfriends face plastered all over Jai’s wall.

White Collar – Recap & Review – Ancient History

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White Collar
Ancient History

Original Air Date: Sep 4, 2012

Jules – News Editor
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

A change of pace episode with Mozzie and Peter working together, or sort of. I think they are my new duo that I want to see more of. And for better or for worse, Alex is back!

She’s been tied to a case where Neal was undercover trying to stealing antiquities. Neal actually ends up caught and put in a squad car by an unknowing officer. It’s quite fun. Peter asks Neal to contact her and they meet up for the first time since Adler died. It’s an interesting reunion to say the least. Neal’s curious about Alex spending some time in jail and her involvement on this case. She doesn’t give in…yet.

TBS Orders a Second Round of Sullivan & Son

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TBS has ordered a second season of the popular new sitcom Sullivan & Son. Currently airing Thursdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), the comedy is averaging more than 2.5 million viewers in its first season and ranks as one of the Top 25 new summer series on television. TBS has ordered 10 episodes for the second season, which is slated to launch in 2013.

“Sullivan & Son has gotten off to a strong start, quickly building its own fan base,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We’ve had a great time working with Steve Byrne, Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley, Rob Long and the wonderful cast and crew of Sullivan & Son, and we look forward to seeing the show continue to grow in 2013.”