January 2012
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Deebs on TV Has Moved!
We’ve moved! New domain name, slightly new look, and more user-friendly - check out the new site at http://deebsontv.com/
October 2011
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"Enlightened", "American Horror Story" - First...
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult ...
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"Homeland" - First Impressions
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to...
September 2011
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"Suburgatory" - First Impressions
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to...
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These Sitcoms Are Makin' Me THIRSTY!
Lots of sitcom news coming in recently! Here’s a quick catch-me-up:
- Happy Endings returns to ABC tonight after Modern Family. It’s the best returning sophomore comedy on TV, so make sure to check it out (if you missed the first season and want some background, check out my original review HERE). Additionally, Suburgatory premieres tonight, also on ABC - the name aside, it’s...
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"Terra Nova" - First Impressions
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely...
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WatchCheck out the first promo for the new Showtime series House of Lies, starring Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell (courtesy of HitFix). Here’s what the Showtime website says about the show:
A scathing, Corporate America-skewering comedy about a self-loathing management consultant (Academy Award® nominee Don Cheadle) from a top tier firm who is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary...
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"Pan Am" - First Impressions
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make...
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"Person of Interest" and "Prime Suspect" - First...
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make a...
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"Whitney" and "Charlie's Angels" - First...
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make a ruling...
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"Revenge" - First Impressions
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make a ruling about...
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"New Girl" - First Impressions
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make a ruling about a...
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"2 Broke Girls" and "The Playboy Club" - First...
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make a ruling about a show...
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Emmys 2011 - Predictions
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards are this Sunday. Hosted by Jane Lynch and airing on Fox at 8:00pm EST, it is the biggest night in television. So, obviously, I must test my TV knowledge and share my input as to who I think will be called to the stage. I will be making two distinctions for each award, who should win - the choice I would make if I were voting - and who will win - my choice as to...
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"Up All Night" and "Free Agents" - First...
Throughout the Fall TV season I will be giving my first impressions on many of the new pilots as they air. Keep in mind that these are not full-fledged reviews. One, writing about TV is not my full-time job (yet), so I simply do not have the time to invest in complete reviews for each and every show that airs this fall. Two, it is very difficult to completely make a ruling about a show based...
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"Entourage", "True Blood" and "Curb" - The HBO...
This past Sunday was a day for closure on HBO. Entourage aired its series finale while both True Blood and Curb Your Enthusiasm completed their seasons. One was great, one was OK, one was everything I thought it would be…horrible. Care to guess which is which?
SPOILER ALERT - do not read on if you haven’t seen these finales.
Let’s start with the great: Curb Your...
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2011 Fall TV Lineup w/ Deebs and JKJ
PHOTO: http://www.tv-links.eu/
Guys, this is the most exciting time of the year. Can you feel it in the air? The Emmys are one week away (my Emmy Picks are coming later this week, no worries) and the new Fall TV schedule begins rolling out TOMORROW.
As this is such a highly anticipated time of the year and there are a literal shit-load of shows to preview, I am working together with my good...
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Deebs on Fall TV and the Emmys on The Graham...
Graham Anderson and I break down the new network shows we plan on watching, discuss some returning favorites, touch on some notable cable entries, and give our picks on who should and who probably will win at the Emmys. The breakdown:
New Network Shows - (00:00 - 28:00)
Returning Shows - (28:00 - 40:00)
Cable Spotlight - (40:00 - 45:00)
Emmy Picks - (45:00 - 1:00:00)
Listen on...
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HBO Orders Sorkin Show to Series
Aaron Sorkin, most recently the Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Social Network and also attached to the upcoming Moneyball, is officially going back to TV. The show, working under the tentative title More As the Story Develops, has been in the works at HBO for some time now - HBO ordered the pilot a few months ago and have now pulled the trigger on a series order consisting of 10 episodes.
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The Phenomenon of the Self-Imposed Series Finale
Endings can be very bittersweet. But in TV, with me at least, it’s pretty much one way or the other, bitter or sweet, with very few exceptions.
Too often I get the bitter portion - a show that I love to death gets taken from me much too soon due to a lack of ratings. Sports Night, The Black Donnelly’s, Party Down, Studio 60, Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Better Off Ted and of...
August 2011
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July 2011
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Deebs on "Friday Night Lights" on The Graham...
I watch a lot of TV. In a calendar year I probably follow about 40-50 shows. Mostly scripted, but also a generous portion of reality - mostly quality-fare, but I have my guilty pleasures, too. But of all these shows, year in and year out for the past five years, there has been one stand out that has held the title of my favorite show and will continue to hold that top-spot for the ...
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"The Challenge: Rivals" Episode 5 Recap
The Challenge: Rivals - Episode 5 RECAP after the jump.
As is the usual, this week starts with party-time. The gang is playing a popular drinking game called “Kings” - if you drank beer around a table at a party within the last 10 years then you know what I’m talking about. During the game, Adam reveals that he has had a three-year crush on Jenn. Wait, wasn’t Jenn...
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Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk's "American Horror Story"...
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, currently working on Glee for Fox, have another project in the works. American Horror Story was recently picked up by FX for a full 13 episode season that will hit the air in October. Written by the duo and directed by Murphy, the plot centers around a man and wife played by Dylan McDermott and Tami Taylor Connie Britton. They move their family from Boston to...
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Thoughts on the "Breaking Bad" Premiere
SPOILER ALERT - Do not read this if you have yet to witness the brilliance that is “Box Cutter”, the season 4 premiere of Breaking Bad.
Wow, guys - that was intense. Never has watching one man silently changing his clothes been so thrilling. But let me back up a bit…
The episode starts with Gale setting up the laundry-lab, unpacking boxes with the help of his handy-dandy...
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"True Blood" S4, Ep 4 Recap
True Blood - Season 4, Episode 4 “I’m Alive and On Fire” recap after the jump.
We start precisely where we left off last episode, with Eric having just drained Claudine, Sookie’s faerie-godmother. Eric falls to the ground, and we think maybe he’s sick or something…is there such a thing as an overdose for vampires? But after just a second he’s back up...
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"The Challenge: Rivals" Episode 4 RECAP
The Challenge: Rivals - Episode 4 RECAP after the jump.
The whole gang heads to the beach and has a grand old time. Apparently, they get locked in their Villa between challenges and aren’t allowed off the premises. While beaching, we learn that Kenny is jonesing to perform better than his teammate, Wes, and that Johnny and Tyler are apparently getting along OK for a team on a show...
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The 63rd Annual Emmy Awards - Nominations
Finally, Friday Night Lights has been given the respect it has long deserved! FNL was nominated in the drama series category in addition to both Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton receiving noms in the lead acting categories. HBO’s miniseries Mildred Pierce led the way in total nominations with 21, followed by Mad Men with 19, Boardwalk Empire with 18 and Modern Family with 17.
Some notable...
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My Emmy Nominations Wish List
The nominations for the 63rd Primetime Emmys will be announced tomorrow morning. We all know to expect a lot of the usual suspects - your 30 Rock’s and Mad Men’s, et al. And there are also a couple key recent contenders that will be sitting out this year either because they have concluded their runs (LOST) or haven’t been on the air during the Emmy-eligible period this past...
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"True Blood" S4, Ep 3 Recap
True Blood - Season 4, Episode 3: “If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin’?” RECAP after the jump!
Eric is still confused, standing on the side of the road, staring blankly at Sookie, just smelling her. “You smell like wheat, and honey…and sunlight.” His fangs drop, he inches closer, but Sookie has her wits about her and speeds off. Then, amazingly, those wits get...
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TNT orders "Dallas" to series
Who shot J.R.?
Even if you don’t know the answer to that question, there’s a damn good chance you know the reference. Or at least an homage to the reference - like the “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” episode of The Simpsons. I am of course talking about the 1980’s smash hit, Dallas. The show originally ran on CBS and followed the Ewing family, rich cattle and oil tycoons...
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"The Challenge: Rivals" Episode 3 RECAP
The Challenge: Rivals - Episode 3 RECAP after the jump.
It’s party time, surprise surprise! Also, this just in - nobody likes CT…except Mandi. Wes does NOT approve. Meanwhile, Mike-Mike dresses up like Tyler in a thong-speedo, sunglasses and yellow tee. I find it hilarious, and so does Paula. Looks like Paula might have a little crush on Mike. The gang gets a message from TJ...
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"True Blood" S4, Ep 2 RECAP
True Blood - Season 4, Episode 2 “You Smell Like Dinner” RECAP after the jump.
First, real quick - my apologies for the delay. It’s vacation time which means a lot of celebrating the 4th and traveling to my home town (CNY, stand up!) - which also means a bit of a lag in my recaps this week. But you don’t mind, just this one time, right? OK, good.
This second episode...
June 2011
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"The Challenge: Rivals" Episode 2 RECAP
The Challenge: Rivals - Episode 2 RECAP after the jump. This week’s installment starts with some good old-fashioned party time. Everyone is getting sloppy when Evan, Kenny, Wes and Johnny - heretofore referred to as Team Meat Head - think it’s a great idea to move a giant stone swan into Mandi’s bed. It takes all four of them to move it, Mandi gets a nice little surprise and...
WatchCheck out this look into the upcoming 4th season of Breaking Bad.
Interviews from the cast plus some short teaser-clips all promise this to be the most intense season yet. Are they serious? More intense than the last season?? My God, I couldn’t be more excited. This is the best show in AMC in my opinion, and yes, I am including Mad Men. There’s a reason Bryan Cranston has won...
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"True Blood" S4, Ep 1 Recap
True Blood - Season 4, Episode 1: “She’s Not There”
We start precisely where we left off - with Sookie in the land of the faeries. Everything is all happy and super attractive, and there is lumiere fruit that tastes like pure happiness all over the place. Sounds sorta wonderful! Claudine, Sookie’s faerie-godmother is showing her the ropes, encouraging her to get...
"Jersey Shore" to (Maybe?) Recast After 5th Season
Earlier this morning, US Weekly reported that the Jersey Shore cast will get a cast change-up after season 5, which will shoot this summer again in Seaside after the gang returns from Italy. The reason for bringing in newbies is primarily a financial one, as it is reported that the cast is receiving $100,000 per episode. To add to that, the current cast members are getting more and more...
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"The Challenge: Rivals" Episode 1 Recap
The new season of MTV’s The Challenge premiered last night. Based on just this one episode, I am willing to bet that this will be a tumultuous season for sure. Taking place in Costa Rica and appropriately titled Rivals this time around, each team consists of two players who have proven to despise each other in either on past seasons of The Real World or The Challenges. Even after the...
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WatchCheck out this teaser from the newest sure-to-be-gem from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. While it will premiere first on the BBC2, the show IS coming to HBO in 2012.
From Deadline:
Like The Office and Extras, Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary. It stars 3 ft. 6 in. actor Warwick Davis as a fictionalized version of himself: a down-and-out little person desperately trying to...
A Tale of Two Finales
Wow, guys. A lot of stuff happened on Sunday. Some of it I’m really excited about, some I wish I had never wasted my time with. I also apologize for the extra wait time between when these shows aired and my reaction. I was pretty heated the last few days and had to take some time to cool off and rationally construct this post. So, here we go - tackling the finales of Game of Thrones...
Deebs on The Graham Anderson Show →
For my third appearance on the excellent “Graham Anderson Show”, we’re tackling the Saved By the Bell cast and why they are doing what they are doing these days, the terrible ending to The Killing (a more extensive breakdown coming soon in blog form), and the must see shows this summer.
Check out more from Graham HERE and follow him on Twitter @grahamjanderson
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TCA Awards Nominations
The TCA Nominations were announced yesterday and the field looks pretty great. So Emmys, take note, OK? The TCA Awards will be held on August 6th and will be hosted by Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), who also happens to be nominated.
Taking a look through the nominees there is a lot that stands out. Lots of love is given to my favorite show of all time, Friday Night Lights, my newest...
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Took the Words Right Out of My Rough Draft
The Emmys are beginning to blip on the radar, folks. Emmy voters are being bombarded with screeners, Jane Lynch (Glee) has been officially announced as the host, and the speculation over who will be nominated next month is getting louder.
(PS, industry folk - if you’re looking for something to do with the glut of screeners no one is watching, check out Project: Hollywood Cares)
While...
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"Breaking Bad" Season 4 Poster
Guys, I am fucking PUMPED about this. I mean, look at those eyes! With that stare, Walter White (or Heisenburg, but the looks of it) is conveying the raw intensity that IS Breaking Bad. Without question, this is the show I am most excited about premiering this summer. Check the link below the poster to see a second version including Jesse Pinkman.
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Checking in on "The Killing"
Before I start, an apology is in order. I have been absent from the blog recently and for that I am sorry. I won’t bore you with the reasons why, but it won’t happen again. I promise.
Moving on! So, The Killing. Oh man, what a ride this damn show has taken me on. And I do NOT mean that in a good way.
From the start, The Killing was the show that we were all looking forward...
