Parenthood – Recap & Review – Meet The New Boss

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Parenthood
Meet The New Boss

Original Air Date: Jan 11, 2011

Karen Belgrad- Associate Staff Writer
Karenbelgrad
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Haddie has a secret boyfriend. Amber has a talent. Sarah has parenting anxiety. Kristina has a desire to redecorate brought on by guilt. Crosby has an elementary school play to put on (still). Adam has a new boss.

That’s a lot going on, but in true Parenthood fashion, very little of what is going on is huge. What works best about this under watched gem of a television show is the little moments, the small dialogue moments, the tear filled eyes that never actually cry, and the family dynamic that is the most believable on television today. So let’s check in with the Bravermans.

Castle – Recap & Review – Poof, You’re Dead

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Castle
Poof, You’re Dead

Original Air Date- Jan 10, 2011

Alexis P- Reviewer
Alexis@thetwocentscorp.com

Abracadabra! In this week’s episode Beckett and Castle get together to solve the murder of a former stage magician. This case is full of more twists than you can shake a magic wand at. To solve it they will have to see what is behind all the smoke and mirrors and sleight of hand to the dangerous truth.

Justin Bieber Returns to CSI

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Teen superstar Justin Bieber returns this week to the set of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, where he made his acting debut last fall.

He will reprise his role as Jason McCann, a troubled teen whose brother was killed by the CSIs at the end of the Season 11 premiere.

The episode now shooting, “Targets of Obsession,” begins with Jason calling Nick (George Eads) to tip him off that he’s in imminent danger. It is scheduled to air Thursday, Feb. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Actress Marlee Matlin will also guest on an upcoming episode. In “The Two Mrs. Grissoms,” a night full of celebration ends with a bang when the director of a scholarship foundation for the deaf is killed by a deadly car bomb, prompting Sara to interrogate the students and faculty of the college where her mother-in-law works, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Feb. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin (“Children of a Lesser God,” “The L Word”) guest stars as a deaf professor and Grissom’s ex-girlfriend, Julia Holden. Phyllis Frelich (“Santa Barbara”) guest stars as Grissom’s deaf mother/Sara’s mother-in-law.

Fox Announces American Idol Season 10 Schedule Plus Idol Across America Contest

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AMERICAN IDOL is set to return for its tenth season with new judges, new talent and new surprises along the way. This season’s judges – Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler – are a triple-threat of credibility, chemistry and talent. Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, whose career as a music producer and record executive is unparalleled, will serve as the in-house mentor. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the two-night season premiere kicks off with auditions from New York / New Jersey on Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and New Orleans on Thursday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

After the two-night premiere, auditions will continue for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning at 8:00 PM ET/PT.

AMERICAN IDOL auditions continue in Hollywood on Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Feb. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with the hopefuls who received tickets to Hollywood from the judges. The contestants who make it through Hollywood will then head to Las Vegas for the first time ever to perform Beatles songs on the Cirque du Soleil LOVE stage Wednesday, Feb. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The auditions will conclude on Thursday, Feb. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) when the judges reveal – in an exciting new twist – 20 semifinalists (10 guys and 10 girls).

Fox Gives Raising Hope a Second Season

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FOX has ordered a second season of the critically acclaimed comedy RAISING HOPE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.

“RAISING HOPE has emerged as a comedic standout: wickedly smart, hilarious and full of heart,” said Reilly. “Greg Garcia and his great cast have established an appointment show on Tuesday nights this season, and we’re confident it’s just the beginning of great things to come.”

“I’m happy that the show is getting another year,” said Garcia. “But the fact that I’ve been trying to think of a funny quote for the last two hours and this is the best I could come up with makes me a little nervous about Season Two.”

Season One of RAISING HOPE continues with all-new episodes Tuesday, Feb. 8 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Created by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia, RAISING HOPE follows the Chance family as they find themselves adding an unexpected new member to their household. The series stars Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt and Shannon Woodward. Cloris Leachman guest-stars as MAW MAW.

RAISING HOPE is produced by Amigos de Garcia Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Garcia serves as executive producer on the series.

Two Cents and Five Questions with Ana (Biggest Loser)

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Ana, Reality Contestant

The orange team just missed their chance to choose a month’s worth of immunity. They struggled and did their best, especially after Ana fainted during the first workout. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough and Ana was the first contestant voted off season 11 of The Biggest Loser. I had to opportunity to participate in a conference call with her recently. She’s full of confidence and ready to pay it forward!

The Two Cents: How much do you think you were at a disadvantage because of the four-week immunity with the other trainers?

ABC Family Renews Pretty Little Liars and The Secret Life Of the American Teenager

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ABC Family has given new season orders to two of the network’s hit series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” which has been renewed for a fourth season, and “Pretty Little Liars,” which was picked-up for a second season. The new season orders were announced today by ABC Family President Michael Riley at the network’s TCA panel at The Langham Hotel in Pasadena.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring viewers new seasons of two of ABC Family’s most successful original series,” said Riley. “Supported by incredibly talented casts and crews, ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’s’ Brenda Hampton has an unparalleled voice in speaking to today’s Millennials, and our partnership with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon continues to deliver an engaging and heart-stopping show keeping ‘Pretty Little Liars’ audiences on the edge of their seats.”

Brothers And Sisters – Recap & Review – Thanks For The Memories

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Brothers and Sisters
Thanks For The Memories

Original Air Date: Jan 9, 2011

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

So I’ve been taking some time away to deal with personal matters, took a vacation, had a birthday, there was a Walker family-style meal (although no wine was involved) and was present for a new addition to my extended family. Because of this, I have been away a bit, so thank you to my fellow staffers for stepping in (sorry if they aren’t as snarky as I am!). But I’m back this week – and it was just in time for some good stuff to happen (not like there wasn’t enough drama in my own life – ha!).

First off, Holly is back (but for how long?). Kitty is running off and Seth is not happy about it because he can’t go. Kevin and Scotty are going forward with adopting Olivia, Saul goes head-to-head with Jonathan, Justin gets in trouble and Nora finds something that will open up a new can of Walker secret worms.

ABC Announces Early Pick-Ups For Next Season

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ABC announced early pick-ups for the 2011-12 season of “Castle,” “Cougar Town,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family” and “Private Practice.”

A solid mix of promising new series and proven returning hits helped the network achieve a strong start to the 2010-11 TV season. Season to date among Adults 18-49, ABC delivers 4 of the Top 10 highest-rated TV shows, the most for any network, including the Top 2 scripted programs. In fact among young adults, the network claims TV’s No. 1 comedy (“Modern Family”), the No. 1 drama (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and the No. 1 unscripted series (“Dancing with the Stars”). In Total Viewers, the network airs 2 of the Top 4 programs, including America’s No. 1 most-watched TV show overall with “Dancing with the Stars.” Led by Emmy-winning “Modern Family,” ABC’s 2-hour Wednesday night comedy block continues to resonate with viewers in its second year, surging by 15% in Total Viewers and by 14% in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic from the same point last season.

CBS Announces Castaways for Survivor: Redemption Island

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CBS today announced 16 of 18 castaways who will compete against each other on SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLAND , when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 22nd season, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Two of the 18 castaways, to be revealed later this week, are former castaways who will return to seek redemption.

This edition of SURVIVOR will feature a new twist when, for the first time, castaways who have been eliminated from the game will have an opportunity to seek redemption and return for a chance to win the million dollar prize. Each week at Tribal Council when a castaway is voted off, they will be sent to an isolated island called ” Redemption Island ,” where they will live alone in exile. To stay on Redemption Island , they will need to compete in a duel against the next person eliminated at Tribal Council and sent to the Island . The winner of each duel earns the right to continue fighting for an opportunity to return to the game and the chance to compete for the title of Sole Survivor; the loser is sent home.