True Blood – Recap & Review – If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin?

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True Blood
If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin?

Original Air Date: Jul 10, 2011

Meg – Staff Writer
meg@thetwocentscorp.com

In the best episode of the season, Bon Temps prepares for Halloween (they follow the Contrivance Calendar), but I have to ask—in a city in which practically every citizen is a vampire, werewolf, shapeshifter, witch, or ghost – do you really need a Halloween?

There’s a lot happening in town this week, as Eric struggles with his new condition and raids Jason’s wardrobe, Jason gets panthered, Bill gets a date, Andy relapses, and a sexy werewolf makes a welcome return.

Switched At Birth – Recap & Review – The Persistence Of Memory

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Switched At Birth
The Persistence Of Memory

Original Air Date: Jul 11, 2011

Karen Belgrad – Associate Editor
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thetwocentscorp.com

This week is a very transitional episode. Almost every character has a major plot development this week, and we’ve seemingly set up the story arcs that will take us through the end of the season.

After tonight, we’ve got four episodes left in the freshman season. Switched At Birth has posted incredibly strong ratings for ABC Family, so it seems very likely there will be a second season. So as we all make sure to let the network know how much we enjoy their well written and acted drama, let’s take stock of tonight’s plots that keep us riveted.

Rescue Me – Season Six Recap

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I still remember the first episode of Rescue Me. Tommy Gavin took over my television screen like no one had before. It’s been seven years of ups and downs (mostly downs…) with our favorite New York City firefighters and this season, it all comes to an end in what appears to be some of the best television we’ve ever seen.

Personally, I’m going to cry like a baby when that final scene ends. I’ve never missed an episode, even when I didn’t like the story (Lou writing poetry? Colleen is an alcoholic?). We’ve sure been through a lot with the Gavin clan.

So before we begin to say goodbye this Wednesday (July 13th), below are quick recaps of what happened in season six (remember that season six was split in half so the series would end in a seventh season on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11).

TwoCents & Five Questions with David Bromstad (HGTV Design Star)

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David Bromstad, HGTV Host

There’s a lot happening this year at HGTV and Season Six of Design Star. It has a new host — Tanika Ray — and Season One winner and host of Color Splash David Bromstad will be serving as mentor to the 12 contestants, who will be based on New York City. Bromstad took the time to talk about his new role and how Design Star will be different this time around.

The TwoCents: How will your role as mentor work?

Still Standing & Summer DVD Review – Still Rocking

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Still Standing
Still Rocking

Original Air Date: October 21, 2002

Will – Sr. Reviewer
will@thetwocentscorp.com

As usual, Bill and Judy are the parents from hell but they are awesome! To the kids, maybe not. Anyway, Bill already has a rocky relationship with his 12-year-old daughter, Lauren but he messes it up even more when he gets into her boy business.

Big Brother – Recap & Review – Week One Nominations

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Big Brother
Week One Nominations

Original Air Date: Jul 10, 2011

Lauren A – TwoCents Reviewer
lauren@thetwocentscorp.com

The word of the week in the Big Brother house? FLOATER. Better grab your life vest, because Rachel and Brendon are bringing back the phrase they coined last season now that the BB Golden Key twist is in play. But with a certain houseguest leaving the show early (tune in Wednesday night for details), will Brenchel’s week one nominations even matter?

In Plain Sight – Recap & Review – The Rolling Stones

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In Plain Sight
The Rolling Stones

Original Air Date: Jul 10, 2011

Jules – TwoCents Reviewer
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s been two weeks since our last new episode, yet it felt longer (again). This week we hit the ground running with a “two-fer” when some bad guys confuse one brother for the other and both subsequently end up in WITSEC.

The bickering brothers in this episode felt a bit familiar for the show, but it was the dramatic turn focusing on Mary’s baby that really brought it home. And some of that scattered Mary sarcasm. I have really missed that the last two weeks, so let’s get to it.

The TTC Weekly Supplement – Ending 7/10/2011

MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

Good morning, MjL here. I just wanted to present something new to TTC. If it stays around, I’m hoping to get a permanent graphic. If you like this, let me know below. If you have advice, same place.

Each week TTC gathers all the interesting pieces of entertainment news that you might have missed last week and compiles it into a single post. This way, just like a vitamin supplement, you start the week with a fortified shot of all going-ons of the TV industry. Here’s this week’s TV supplement….

Big Brother says goodbye to one houseguest, 3 duos compete in first POV competition

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It’s a Big Brother mystery! The internet has been abuzz today about season 13’s missing houseguest, and speculation abounded over who would win the first Power of Veto competition. Well, time to call off the Mystery Machine… Read on for today’s most shocking moments (spoiler alert)!

TwoCents & Five Questions with Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)

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Kyra Sedgwick, Actress

We all saw Kyra Sedwgick debut in the hit series, The Closer in 2005, she was best known for her role in the movie in Gamer and the widely popular movie Something to Talk About. However, The Closer has shown a side of Kyra that we never have seen before. She’s in a completely different world when she plays the feisty southern woman named Brenda Lee Johnson. Kyra talks about the affects the show has had on her as a person and the how her relationship with everyone on the show will change this final season.

The reason I love this show is because I have a deep connection with the show. I see a lot of me in Brenda. I am addicted to my job and sometimes I let that get in the way of my relationships with my family and friends. I can also be someone that denies things until I’m forced to deal with them. Brenda and I also share an obsession for chocolate. When I watch the show, I have a connection with the show that I don’t have with any other show.

TTC: How would you describe Brenda and Fritz’s relationship?