Damages – Recap & Review – It’s Not My Birthday

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Damages
It’s Not My Birthday

Original Air Date: Feb 22, 2010

Tom R. – Sr. Staff Writer
tom@thetwocents.com

The Tobin family keeps growing, and so do the questions.

Hardcore fans of Damages recognize the moments that require a level of trust. Since the first episodes, there have been “quick flash” moments that are left unexplained for at least three episodes. The opening and closing scenes in this episode are examples, as Patty has a visitation from Uncle Pete (sadly missed), who presents her with a birthday gift of a horse.

Bristol Palin to Guest Star on “Secret Life”

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The most famous teenage mom in America will guest star on ABC Family’s Secret Life of an American Teenager, a show about a teenage mother and the drama around her.

“I am thrilled to be on this show and to be a part of a program that educates teens and young adults about the consequences of teen pregnancy,” says Palin in a statement to Zap2it.

The 19-year-old mother will be playing herself, as one of Amy’s (Shailene Woodley) friends at a music program for teen mothers.

The episode is set to air this summer during the series’ third season on ABC Family.

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TwoCents and Five Questions With Ben McKenzie

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Ben McKenzie, Actor

Continuing with our four-part interview series with the wonderful cast of Southland, this time we dive a bit deeper into the world of Ben McKenzie, made famous for his role as Ryan Atwood, the troubled teenager on The O.C.

He’s grown a bit – okay a lot – since then, even maturing from Benjamin to Ben. While he is the first character you see on the show’s promos, he is definitely part of a larger ensemble.

Big Love – Recap & Review – Blood Atonement

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Big Love
Blood Atonement

Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2010

Thomas Nikl – Staff Writer
thomas@thetwocentscorps.com

Bill is lying to Barb about a business trip he’s taking to Seattle- he’s actually on his way to Mexico to (I would imagine) find Ben. Nicki finds out that she isn’t quite as fertile as she would like. Barb got the DNA test for Anna’s baby that confirms it’s Bill’s. Barb goes to visit Anna (again) and she learns that Anna and her fiance are going back to Russia. Buckle up, readers… it’s Big Love time!

24 – Recap & Review – 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.

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24
12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.

Original Air Date: Feb 22, 2010

Brittany Frederick – Staff Writer
brittanyfrederick
@thetwocentscorp.com

Firstly, it is my pleasure to report that Katee Sackhoff has been cast in a pilot for next season, which hopefully means we will not have to be subjected to Dana Walsh much longer. That alone is the best part of my week. Now, on to my recap…

Brothers and Sisters – Recap & Review – A Valued Family

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Brothers & Sisters
A Valued Family

Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Associate Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

Since the Olympics started last week we didn’t get an episode – or a preview. So when I was watching Desperate Housewives I got my first peak at this episode. I literally looked at the TV and said “OH NO. You are NOT going there.” Guess I just had to wait and see…

The Amazing Race – Recap & Review – When The Cow Kicked Me In The Head

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The Amazing Race
When The Cow Kicked Me In The Head

Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Associate Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

“Oh my gravy!” – Jet/Cord

The Top 10 Things I Learned from The Amazing Race 16

10. Jody and Shannon (grandmother/granddaughter): I forgot they were even in the race. They didn’t get much screen time although we do learn that Shannon knows how to drive stick. Finally, a smart team. They are at the farm challenge at the same time as the ‘Stache brothers and Jody is sweet-talking the cow to milk it when she gets kicked by the cow – in the head. In the “sprint to the end,” they come up short and are eliminated.

FX Renews Archer

archer is coming back

Two of our top 30 most-read stories were Tom R’s recaps of Archer – so it seems our readers like the show!

Apparently so does FX! The Hollywood Reporter has the following:

“FX has ordered a second episode of its new animated comedy “Archer.”

ArcherThe network has ordered 13 episodes for the next round, an increase from season one.

NASCAR Meets Baseball For “My Boys”

vickers is trading his helmet for a hollywood script

I know it’s been a while since My Boys was on the screen, but no worries, our favorite group of Chicago friends are coming back.

And they’re bringing a special guest with them!

NASCAR driver Brian Vickers, who drives the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, will be making a guest appearance.

Straight from his Twitter (@BrianLVickers): Rehearsing lines for My Boys. Hopefully they dont need to do it all in one scene or we could be here all day!

First a Yankee on HIMYM now a driver on a baseball show. Next up? Maybe a Red Wing on Glee? Oh, the dreams I have….

No word yet on what kind of character he will be playing.

Farrah Kaye – Associate Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

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Desperate Housewives – Recap & Review – Lovely

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Desperate Housewives
Lovely

Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2010

Annette – Senior Reviewer
annette@thetwocentscorp.com

If you’ll remember way back when we last saw our housewives, Susan had allowed her dear friend (that she just met) Robin, the ex-stripper move into her house. Of course, there are going to be complications. So, after three weeks off, instead of an episode that moves the mystery along, we get an entire episode dedicated to the housewives interactions with the stripper with a heart of gold.

Find out how the women deal with the object of their husbands ogling.