The Office – Recap & Review – Michael’s Last Dundies

photo: nbc

The Office
Michael’s Last Dundies

Original Air Date: Apr 22, 2011

Rachel – Senior Managing Editor
rachel@thetwocentscorp.com

Our regular Office recapper went and had herself a baby this week (Congrats, Shannon!), so for a while you are all stuck with me… the girl who usually covers the gross scifi stuff. Have no fear! I know practically every episode by heart and have an actual Dundie sitting on the bookcase next to me. I’m qualified. Perhaps too qualified, truth be told. Ah, well. On to ‘Michael’s Last Dundies,’ which I’ve watched it three times now. Perhaps that is why this recap/review is a bit tardy.

The episode opened with early morning visits to the homes of various employees to inform them that they had been nominated for a Dundie Award. Michael wants to make these wake-up calls a tradtion, DeAngelo is not so sure. The reactions to the visits are what we would expect: Jim is resigned because it’s such a Michael thing to do, Stanley threatens to call the cops, Meridith is still pretty drunk (and doing a walk-of-shame). They even swing by Toby’s house to egg it. Very appropriate for the beginning of the day of Michael’s last Dundie Awards.

Bones – Recap & Review – Finder

photo: fox

Bones
Finder

Original Air Date: Apr 21, 2011

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
karen@thetwocentscorp.com

Well, I don’t even know where to begin with this review of “Bones” because in reality it was not really a Bones episode.

We were introduced to a crossover of Finder, a new Hart Hanson show. It is Booth that knows Walter, played by new guy Geoff Stults, from his military days. Booth explains that Walt has this freaky ability to find anything. Bones is a bit skeptical but he will end up proving just how good he really is.

The Vampire Diaries – Recap & Review – Klaus

photo: cw

The Vampire Diaries
Klaus

Original Air Date: Apr 21, 2011

Meg – Staff Writer
meg@thetwocentscorp.com

I hope I won’t disappoint you all by saying that I had mixed feelings about this episode. There’s been such a build up to the arrival of Klaus –he’s the oldest vampire in the history of time! A nefarious puppetmaster (but not that one)! Evil mastermind! An original!

In some ways I think the show set itself up for something it couldn’t necessarily deliver on. In other ways, I hope I’m just being prematurely judgy, because Klaus himself wasn’t exactly front and center this episode (despite it being named, you know, Klaus).

The Office Conference Room – Michael’s Last Dundies

Welcome back to another meeting in The Office Conference Room, a forum where some of your favorite Office Fan Site Brain-Trusts submit their TwoCents in the days following a new Office episode.

Want to know what us Office geeks have to say about the show? Well look no further! Actually, you have to look a little further, as our opinions are farther down on this page…

And don’t forget that YOU, gentle reader, can join in on the fun as well! We have a Recap & Review of Michael’s Last Dundies right here on TheTwoCents where you can give your very own spare change!

Now… on to the Conference Room where you’re cordially invited to attend Michael’s Last Dundies!

[Last Updated: 04/22/11 at 10:08 AM]

American Idol – Recap & Review – Top 7 Results

photo: fox

American Idol
Top 7 Results

Original Air Date: Apr 21, 2011

Patricia Morris Buckley – Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

We got two good performances tonight, one from David Cook and another from the eliminated contestant. That’s two out of five — not a great average.

In fact, this results show had a tinge of battle fatigue to it. As in “Here we go again… another show… got to wow the audience (yawn).”

We started off with one of the weakest group numbers ever, with Lauren, Haley, Jacob and Stefano singing “Hey, Soul Sister.” It was a train wreck. Terrible blending and even worse attempts at harmonizing. Everyone kept acting as if they were a solo act.

Parks and Recreation – Recap & Review – Soulmates

photo: nbc

Parks and Recreation
Soulmates

Original Air Date: Apr 21, 2011

Valentina D. – TwoCents Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

I know this has become a common sentiment when it comes to Parks and Rec but really, Soulmates might be one of their best episodes yet. Its incredible pacing makes sure not a minute is wasted and that is an especially impressive feat to pull off, considering this episode mixes everything Parks and Rec does best: friendly competition, polar opposites, and relationships.

Chris is holding a City Hall meeting, where he announces plans to implement a new government health initiative. Joe from the sewage department, who you might remember from last season as the creepy guy who tried to pick up April at the telethon, hits on Leslie and she wonders why she only seems to attract gross guys.

Community – Recap & Review – Paradigms of Human Memory

photo: nbc

Community
Paradigms of Human Memory

Original Air Date: Apr 21, 2011

MjL – TwoCents Reviewer
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

Greetings alumni of humor. I have been given the pleasure of recapping Community, and it’s time to get giddy with it. Pardon me; I’m a little excited to be doing this.

It’s been quite a year at Greendale with many highs and lows. What? You don’t remember all that happened this year? Well, let the study group refresh you on all the details before the get to the final

Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen (1948-2011)

Elisabeth Sladen dies aged 63

It was a shock to hear that actress Elisabeth Sladen died on the 19^th of April, after a private battle with cancer, aged only 63.

Elisabeth Sladen is best known for her role on Doctor Who as Jon Pertwee’s companion Sarah Jane Smith. Sarah Jane Smith was an investigative journalist and quite a feminist for 1973. She also travelled with Tom Baker’s Doctor for a while as well, but it’s with Sarah Jane Adventures that she really came into her own.

The Middle – Recap & Review – Royal Wedding

photo: abc

The Middle
Royal Wedding

Original Air Date: Apr 20, 2011

Will – Sr. Reviewer
will@thetwocentscorp.com

If you are a regular watcher of The Middle you know it always delivers great entertainment.

Some weeks it delivers more than usual and this episode was one of those that delivered some great entertainment.

Top Chef Masters – Recap & Review – Diners to Donors

photo: bravo

Top Chef Masters
Diners to Donors

Original Air Date: Apr 20, 2011

Ryan O – Two Cents Senior Reviewer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

When don’t you want to eat a dish prepared by a Top Chef Master? When it’s centered around insects and worms. That’s the Quickfire. The Elimination Challenge features things repeatedly between taken away from the chefs as they prep their dishes. Both challenges were interesting and seemed to challenge the chefs.