my two cents
We all know the quirky sitcom’s ratings have never been very good and it’s the loyal and vocal fan base that kept the show alive for three seasons. So I want to know why NBC went ahead with the renewal if they knew they were going to part with Harmon. I have to wonder if NBC even wants the show to succeed. Maybe they just want to strangle it to death. If that’s the case, well done. *cue slow clap*
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Original Air Date: May 20, 2012
Ryan O – Associate Staff Writer
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This episode is the story of people not getting what they want — also the story of the whole season. On the other hand, some people get things they aren’t expecting. What we get that’s unexpected is a tremendous scene between Don and Joan.
Oh, and by the end of the episode, Don is back and engaged at work.
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Original Air Date: May 18, 2012
Alyssa Silva – Associate Staff Writer
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Supernatural has delivered a few spectacular cliffhangers in its run, and this one did too. Not only did it tie up the loose ends of the Leviathan storyline, but it also veered the show off in a completely different (albeit vaguely familiar) direction.
In this hour the Winchesters gear up to take on Dick while also saying goodbye to an old friend.
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Original Air Date: May 18, 2012
Wyner C – TwoCents Reviewer
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“It shall not be death, but a sleep of a hundred years, into which the princess shall fall.”
Things are getting messy in Portland, Grimm – thanks to Nick, the reluctant Grimm. Just when he finally accepts his ability and develops a groove using those talents to solve crimes, baggage from his Grimm-ness emerges to haunt Nick and his friends. If you know Nick, start running before the Grimm Curse gets you Final Destination style.
who are the first wave of nominees?
Starting today, fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day per category for their favorite TEEN CHOICE 2012 nominees at http://www.teenchoiceawards.com. Host(s), performers, presenters and additional nominees will be announced soon.
Following is the list of nominees in the TV categories for Wave One of TEEN CHOICE 2012:
USA Network is expanding its original programming slate with the development of several high-profile dramas, comedies in development, while also extending its audience reach by diving into the reality genre. The announcements came today from USA Co-Presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel.
USA Network is announcing a slate of high-profile drama projects in development, signaling a diversified portfolio with a variety of new characters and themes. The announcement came today from USA Co-Presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel.
On the heels of two successful drama launches last summer with the SAG-nominated SUITS and Golden-Globe nominated NECESSARY ROUGHNESS, USA continues to push the brand forward with provocative new programming, including POLITICAL ANIMALS, the pilot GRACELAND and the development of three new dramas including BANG BANG, RARE, MIND FIELDS, FALLEN, WE COUNTED YOUR KNIVES and the UNTITLED DICK WOLF PROJECT. The slate underscores USA’s continued commitment to market leadership. A decade after the network sparked the resurgence of cable storytelling with MONK and THE DEAD ZONE, the network has enjoyed six straight years as the premiere destination for summer programming.
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Original Air Date: May 17, 2012
Shannon – Associate Editor
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The group is eating lunch and studying in the cafeteria. Looks like with the appropriate dean they are reinstated. Annie is worried about Abed. Since Troy’s been gone he won’t even play in the Dreamatorium. Hmm, that is worrisome.
Dean Pelton comes in wearing a construction worker uniform to tell them that Subway’s out and Shirley’s Sandwiches is in. He just needs someone to sign on this one dotted line as owner of the shop. Pierce and Shirley argue over which of them should sign.
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Original Air Date: May 17, 2012
Shannon – Associate Editor
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We open on a Greendale propaganda promo funded by Chang. The group tell the cop that brought Abed back the other time that this is a fake dean in the video and that the real dean is being held captive somewhere. He clearly doesn’t believe them. Annie says they’ll get proof it’s a doppledeaner. The cop says he’ll throw them in jail if they get within 50 feet of Greendale.
So Greendale is now a red state. Chang is throwing a huge birthday party for himself and it’s eating up all the funds. People are dropping out of the school like flies. The group plans to infiltrate the party. Troy meets with someone from Heating and Air who gives him the low down on where Dean Pelton is and how to get to him. There are a bunch of guards and locks and the only key is around Chang’s neck. Heating and Air will help but they want Troy in exchange. The group doesn’t want to lose him so everyone but Pierce has to plan an elaborate heist.
photo: nbc
Original Air Date: May 17, 2012
Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com
Pierce gets a call from his father’s lawyer calling him to a warehouse with his seven closest friends. He brought six but who’s counting. LeVar Burton was a maybe. Pierce’s father left him a multiplayer video game. The group is turned into 8-bit computer likenesses. There’s an intro and everything. This. Is. Awesome.
The game is called “Intro to the Center of Hawthorne”. First thing that happens, is that Annie is attacked by some baddies and then murdered by Jeff. Pierce is old, of course, and has no idea how to control his little guy. See, back in the 80s, Pierce tried to convince his dad that video games, rather than moist towelettes were the way to go. Elder Hawthorne disagreed and this is his way of showing his son how dumb he was.
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