TheTwoCents 2013 TV Tournament – Betty White Division Round 1

It’s time to fill out your brackets! No, not THAT tournament – it’s once again time to find the favorite show on TheTwoCents!

The 64 top rated shows from 2012 on TTC have been spread out into four divisions, named after TV royalty. The Lucille Ball Division, Jackie Gleason Division, Dick Van Dyke Division and Betty White Division.

The shows have been seeded by their popularity with readers on TheTwoCents.com from Jan – Dec 2012.

You Can Print Out The Brackets, Make Your Guesses and Play Along At Home!

We are having readers vote for their favorites and see if they can push them through the ranks to become THE OFFICIAL FAN FAVORITE show on TheTwoCents.com joining the 2012 winner – CHUCK!

Vote after the bump!

Melissa McCarthy and Vince Vaughn Return to SNL in April

two new shows in april

Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Phoenix return to SNL on April 6. The Academy Award nominated actress recently starred in “Identity Thief,” the highest grossing domestic release of 2013, and can next be seen in “The Heat,” to be released on June 28. Critically acclaimed group Phoenix’s latest album, “Bankrupt!,” is due out April 23 and has already spawned the hit single “Entertainment.”

On April 13, Vince Vaughn returns to SNL with first time musical guest Miguel. Vaughn stars alongside Owen Wilson in the feature film, “The Internship,” opening June 7. Grammy Award winner Miguel’s second album “Kaleidoscope Dream” was released in 2012 to critical acclaim and reached number three Billboard 200 chart.

Game of Thrones Returns March 31

photo: hbo

As Blackwater Bay cools, the victors consolidate their power and rebuild King’s Landing. But new challengers for the Iron Throne rise from the most unexpected places. Characters old and new must navigate the demands of family, honor, ambition, love and – above all – survival, as the Westeros civil war rages into autumn.

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®- and Golden Globe-winning series returns for its ten-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time.

FOX Announces New Season Finale Dates for New Girl, Mindy Project, Kitchen Nightmares, Touch

new finale dates for four series

FOX is announcing new season finale dates for NEW GIRL, THE MINDY PROJECT, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES and TOUCH.

NEW GIRL and THE MINDY PROJECT will now have their season finales on Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT and 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, respectively. The season finales of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and TOUCH (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) will air Friday, May 10.

FOX season finale events that remain unchanged include: BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Monday, April 29; the special one-hour season finale of COPS (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on Saturday, May 4; GLEE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Thursday, May 9; AMERICAN IDOL’s two-night season finale on Wednesday, May 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) and Thursday, May 16 (8:00-10:07 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed); BOB’S BURGERS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and AMERICAN DAD (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Sunday, May 12; and the special one-hour season finales of THE CLEVELAND SHOW (7:00-7:30/7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT), THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30/8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and FAMILY GUY (9:00-9:30/9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Sunday, May 19.

FOX 2013 SEASON FINALE AND SUMMER SCHEDULE

Dallas – Recap & Review – JR’s Masterpiece

photo: tnt

Dallas
JR’s Masterpiece

Original Air Date: Mar 11, 2013

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

How does a television drama pay tribute to an icon, a legend, a nefarious, yet beloved bastard? Luckily for us viewers, they do it with legacy, fisticuffs, and mystery. And it all combined to a fitting hour that paid tribute to J.R. Ewing, and Larry Hagman along with him.

One of the most touching moments of the hour was the opening credits. Slowed to a haunting rendition of the normal theme, it set the dark tone for the hour and was a befitting instrumental tribute to the character. The whole hour was tone-perfect, and despite not loving the episodes that led up to this one, I now can’t wait to see what comes next.

90210 – Recap & Review – Dude, Where’s My Husband

photo: cw

90210
Dude, Where’s My Husband

Original Air Date: Mar 11, 2013

Dennis – Senior Reviewer
dennis@thetwocentscorp.com

It seems like every show is now required to do a “Hangover”-type episode, so 90210 has decided to fulfill this unwritten TV rule in tonight’s episode. After she spent a night trying to get the “old Naomi” back, Naomi wakes up with a wedding ring on her finger. What did she do last night, and who did she marry?

Meanwhile, Liam has to do some serious things to help out Navid with the Cronus cheating scandal. Will this cost the two of them their friendship? Read on for this week’s character breakdown!

Switched At Birth – Recap & Review – Introducing The Miracle

photo: abc family

Switched At Birth
Introducing The Miracle

Original Air Date: Mar 11, 2013

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

After last week’s groundbreaking all-ASL episode, this hour we have the winter finale of Switched At Birth. The show will be back in a mere three months (June 10th), and tonight’s episode left the door open for plenty of new storylines.

As we reflect back on the first ten episodes of season two, viewers can relish the fact that we saw something more than a teen-angst drama. Yes, romance plays a part, but we also dealt with pregnancy, politics, religion, deaf culture, and alcoholism. It may seem like the ingredients for a typical ABC Family show, but this show is so much more…

The Good Wife – Recap & Review – Runnin’ with the Devil

photo: cbs

The Good Wife
Runnin’ with the Devil

Original Air Date: Mar 10, 2013

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

I have to start this with a confession: I love Wallace Shawn. Any true fan of “The Princess Bride” is sure to agree with me. So seeing him show up on The Good Wife was like Christmas and my birthday all swirled together.

THE CASE: Shawn plays Charles Lester, drug kingpin Lemond Bishop’s “personal” lawyer. You might remember that at the beginning of the season, Bishop was arrested for murdering a Federal informant posing as one of his employees. Now the case finally comes to court and you can bet the newly-flush Lockhart-Gardner firm needs to win this one to stay in the black. So Alicia and Cary take along the Columbo-like Lester on their trips to question witness per Bishop’s strongly placed request.

Revenge – Recap & Review – Retribution

photo: abc

Revenge
Retribution

Original Air Date: Mar 10, 2013

Keith G – TwoCents Reviewer
keithg@thetwocentscorp.com

This week starts on tumultuous note with Emily furious over the death of Amanda. After being saved by Nolan, she is on a rampage and not thinking clearly. Her main thought is that of taking imminent revenge on Conrad and Victoria. Nolan tries to help her calm down, without much luck. Her grief over the loss of “the only person she ever loved” is apparent and heartbreaking. Aiden arrives and he and Nolan discuss the current situation. Nolan recaps everything that is going on and says “why do I get the feeling this isn’t what Takeda had in mind when he handed you your revenge degrees.” Another perfect hilarious and catty Nolan quote!

When Emily and Nolan arrive at the hospital to see Jack, they find out that Carl is at the Grayson’s. This provides evidence to them that Conrad and Victoria are behind Amanda’s death.

The Walking Dead – Recap & Review – Arrow on the Doorpost

photo: amc/gene page

The Walking Dead
Arrow on the Doorpost

Original Air Date: Mar 10, 2013

Rachel – Sr. Managing Editor
rachel@thetwocentscorp.com

More abandoned buildings, more opportunities for death. Rick, Daryl, and Hershel arrive for their Governor meet-and-greet a little early to sweep the site. But surprise, surprise, the Governor is already there. “We have got a lot to talk about.” You sure do, Mr. Crazypants. In a show of trust, the Governor removes his weapon. But sneaky old Governor, he arrived at these ‘peace talks’ extra-extra early and has a gun taped to the underside of the table.

Outside, Milton, Andrea and Martinez show up. Andrea is surprised that the Governor and Rick are already inside. She storms in to be the moderator, but it doesn’t go as she planned. She had pretty much lied to both men to get them in the same room, telling Rick that the Governor was willing to negotiate. He is very much not willing to negotiate. In fact, he’s there to accept the terms of Rick’s surrender. They share some not-so-kind words all around (including something about Maggie… “Uh, what?” thinks Andrea), and the Governor kicks Andrea out of the room. Well, that went well.