Raising Hope- Recap & Review – Blue Dots

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Raising Hope
Blue Dots

Original Air Date: Nov 16, 2010

Rachel M – Associate Staff Writer
rachelm@thetwocentscorp.com

We begin with another serenade from the daycare lady Shelley. Virginia drops Hope off and has some serious concerns about the fact that Hope is the only baby among a bunch of dogs. Virginia is proven right that evening when Hope barks at the doorbell.

Virginia gets a brochure for a private pre-school that offers scholarships. When they go to the meeting, another parent mentions the sex-offender website. The “blue dot” lives in their neighborhood, so when they get home, Jimmy looks it up, turns out the sex offender is Burt!

90210 – Recap & Review – They’re Playing Her Song

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90210
They’re Playing Her Song

Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2010

Meg – Sr. Reviewer
meg@thetwocentscorp.com

There must be something in the water, because pretty much everyone in West Bev is having, wanting, or freaking out about sex. Everyone, that is, except poor Navid. He’s dealing with some seriously heavy stuff (of the non-petting variety) and Adrianna is too distracted by being a celebrity and giving the world pop tunes and beauty tips (“10 ways to paint your eyes shut!”) to realize. Meanwhile, Annie strips (with mixed results), Teddy slips, and Ryan and Debbie totally do it.

Read on for the full recap and review – make sure to leave your two cents!

Castle – Recap & Review – Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind

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Castle
Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind

Original Air Date – Nov 15, 2010

Alexis P – TwoCents Reviewer
alexis@thetwocentscorp.com

Shadowy government agencies, conspiracy theories, alien abduction stories, metallic implants and UFO sightings. No this is not an episode of the X-Files ladies and gents but this week’s otherworldly Castle episode.
The death of an astrophysicist leads Castle and Beckett deep into a web of conspiracy that has them questioning the existence of little green, oh excuse me, gray men and whether we are truly alone. But the truth is out there and Castle and Beckett will scour the very universe to find it.

Rules Of Engagement – Recap & Review – The Big Picture

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Rules of Engagement
The Big Picture

Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2010

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
Karen@thetwocentscorp.com

We pick up this week with Russ having to confront the idea of no more money from Mommy to pay for his apartment. Yes, you guessed it…poor Timmy is the sucker that has to deal with him. Adam is frustrated over how the romance area of the relationship is going. Jeff and Audrey work as a team to try and get a good bonus for Jeff.

Chuck – Recap & Review – Chuck vs. The Fear of Death

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Chuck
Chuck vs. The Fear of Death

Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2010

Jeff L – Staff Writer
JeffL@thetwocentscorp.com

This week’s Charles Bartowski and Friends Subway Sandwich Hour featured some more great guest-stars and a nifty little Firefly/Serenity reunion. Oh, and some stuff about Chuck and the Intersect.

General Grandma is, of course, angry that Chuck trusted his mother and got the Intersect suppressed or deleted or what-have-you. She punished Chuck by sending Sarah on a solo mission to track down Chuck’s mom and Volkoff.

CBS.com Launches “Soft Kitty” Contest Based on the Song From The Big Bang Theory

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CBS.com announced today the launch of the “Soft Kitty” contest, inspired by CBS’s popular comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY. The song originated during the first-season episode, “The Pancake Batter Anomaly,” during which Sheldon becomes ill and demands that Penny sing the “Soft Kitty” song his mom used to sing when he was sick. Bill Prady, the show’s executive producer, included the song in the episode’s script after he overheard it at his daughter’s preschool, and the tune has been a fan favorite ever since.

Fans can upload 30-second videos of themselves singing the “Soft Kitty” song to CBS.com for a chance to win a grand prize of a trip to Los Angeles for a taping of THE BIG BANG THEORY.

Two And A Half Men – Recap & Review – A Good Time In Central Africa

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Two And A Half Men
A Good Time In Central Africa

Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

If you are an avid sitcom watcher, you know there are those episodes that are “fillers.” Tonight is one of those episodes.

With Berta going off to a family reunion, she sends a replacement while she is gone. What comes next is some true hilarity. Add in the fact that Alan is fearing for his life when he thinks he’s being stalked by Lyndsey’s ex, it’s a random – but funny – episode.

Dancing with the Stars – Recap & Review – Week 9 Semi-Finals

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Dancing with the Stars
Week 9 Semi-Finals

Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2010

Annette: Associate Staff Writer
annette@thetwocentscorp.com

Here we are at the semi-finals.  As Brooke put it at the beginning, it’s the most important week of competition as the stars battle it out for a place in the finals.  True?  Yes.  Overly dramatic?  Of course, it’s Dancing with the Stars.

The stars performed two original routines.  The Latin round required the stars to dance a solo.  The Ballroom round was just a style they hadn’t done yet.  Judges threw out 10s left and right and every one of them was absolutely deserved.  Read on to find out more about this spectacular night of dancing.

NBC Releases 30 Rock Soundtrack

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NBC announced today the release of the first “30 Rock” Original Television Soundtrack Collector’s Edition. The soundtrack, based on the Emmy Award-winning show from NBC, includes two discs that span four seasons of the hit show.

Music includes the popular score music, composed and orchestrated by Jeff Richmond, as well as special series recordings featuring the show’s stars Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski and Tracy Morgan in addition to artists Christopher Cross, Michael Bublé and others. The announcement was made by Shelli Hill, Vice President, NBC Universal.

The Soundtrack collection is included with a beautiful coffee table-style book that features 40 full-color pages of staff photos, script pages, handwritten music and liner notes from Jeff Richmond, as well as personal reflections from creator, star and executive producer Tina Fey.

How I Met Your Mother – Recap & Review – Glitter

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How I Met Your Mother
Glitter

Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2010

Faye O – Senior Reviewer
faye@thetwocentscorp.com

It finally happened. After about a year of anticipation, we finally got to see Robin Sparkles in her variety show! However, I know that for me, it was not what I expected at all, it was much better. This was probably the dirtiest episode that the writers have come up with, but their ability to pass it all off as a children’s show was brilliant. I would say that this episode was my favorite of the season thus far.