Seriously, People? Just call her Reba

Got the new issue of People magazine in today's mail. Scanned through it quickly (is there ever anything worth reading anymore?) until I got to the last page. It featured "Chatter" with Reba McIntyre.



Reba McIntyre? Seriously? Who's that?

I know Reba McEntire has been in the public eye for at least three decades, spanning music, acting (including her own tv series), and even on Broadway. So how can a magazine as well known as People make that big of a fiasco out of her last name? And it's not just a one-letter typo, but two. Maybe it's time for Reba to just stick with the one-name thing.

Just call her Reba.

That's all you need to know anyway.

"Wonderful Wednesday" This N That

For once, my mail lady was able to brighten my day - even though she’s a bitch.

At least she delivered my Marg-cover TV Guide issue today. I forgot to check how long it took me to realize she was with Ted Danson on the cover as well. For those of you out of the loop – that’s because I was staring at the bubbly Lady in Red, or is it the “redhead in Red”?


The addition of Ted seems to have brought the playfulness out of Marg again. That brings him much higher on my “like” list than previously. It’s too bad I can’t get invested in his character too much, because I won’t be watching regularly when Marg’s gone in January.



While reading the article, Marg put a dagger through my heart with her comment, “I don’t see her running off to become a casino mogul, but a resolution would be nice.” Ouch! And my biggest hope had been that Catherine would leave CSI to get back into Sam’s old casino world – but not the mob part anyway. Catherine Willows – you’ve just reminded me again to stick strong to the Catherine Willows theory of Expecting the worst so I don’t get disappointed. So with the return to the casino out of the question, now I’m hoping to be nicely surprised with whatever exit she gets. Yes, I’m a glutton for punishment because I’m hoping for the CSI writers to surprise me in a good way. That. Just. Doesn’t. Happen. – ever. Twelve seasons of experience has me knowing better.

I am, however, excited by some of the Catherine story lines leading up to her departure. At least it’ll give Marg something to do other than be a secondary character which it seems she’s become lately.

Yes, it’s Wednesday and CSI is on tonight. Yes, I need to keep reminding myself of that fact. After all these years of being on Thursday nights – and especially now with things shaking up a bit on SVU, which is now in the same time slot as CSI - Marg has become my only reason for watching. That will make it difficult to actually watch tonight knowing the episode is Catherine-lite. However, it’s apparently got lots of great Jorja/Sara stuff, so that might keep me interested enough. It’s been a long time since there’s been a good Sara episode (and hopefully no GSR mention to ruin it this time). I saw a preview of a Sara/DB argument. It was interesting, but it reminded me immediately that Sara/DB arguments aren’t even close to the great Sara/Cath catfights we’ve had in previous seasons. Nobody can argue with Sara like Catherine can.

On the subject of Marg – got the new issue of People Extra today as well. She & Sheryl are both featured again in the “Gorgeous at any age” section again – same as they were in the regular issue of People (but even wearing different dresses).


The cute pic of Marg with the old phone in the TV Guide article made me chuckle, however, this pic of Jamie Lee Curtis with a big phone handset made me totally LOL.


How cute are Jason Momoa & his son? Awwww


On a final note: Season 4 of Sanctuary arrives in just two days. I was reading an interview done with Amanda & Robin yesterday. The final question directed at the two was what they wanted to say to or ask the fans. Amanda said she’d like to know what the fans want to see and what are their favorite things to see on the show. The comments made me smile. THIS is what I love most about the show – the people in charge are interested in hearing feedback from the fans and are even willing to incorporate that into future episodes. Such a difference in what I see & hear from the CSI Powers That Be.

a look ahead...a look back

Jeez, it's hard trying to get back into the swing of things after 18 days "on the road again" during vacation. I've still got stacks of clothes to put away, piles of souvenirs to find somewhere to put, and a mess of bills needing to be paid. On top of that, I'm really behind on all my shows and celebrity news. Oy! Sometimes I really hate going on vacation.

That being said, the new issue of TV Guide in my mailbox today gave me reason to smile.


Yep, the ladies are back on Monday. I can't wait to see what's in store.



One of my favorite finds on my trip was a big magazine that included the Greatest All-Time Sci-Fi Shows and Sci-Fi Movies. I was very pleased to see Stargate SG-1 highlighted as one of the greats. It's a nice overview of the show (even if there are a few mistakes)

A little more of This n That

The new issue of EW arrived today, featuring the “Best of Summer”. It thankfully included a reminder of a new show that I really wanted to make sure was on my “to watch” list for this summer.

- The new Lifetime series, The Protector, features the ever-wonderful Ally Walker in an hour-long procedural drama (UGH! More of the same?!)

The synopsis is that Ally’s character, Gloria, is a divorced mother of two boys, who is also a detective in the LAPD homicide division (is that original, or what?!) The only other regular cast member that I’ve heard of is Miguel Ferrer. The last time I saw Ally was on Sons of Anarchy, as evil Agent June Stahl (who got her due comeuppance at the end of last season). I sure hope there’s a bit of humor in this drama. As great as Ally is with drama (Profiler is still amongst my favorites), she’s so underrated in her comedic talents.

- Another new series I just noticed included Mark-Paul Gosselar.

What is it with MPG and lawyer shows? Does he really give off that vibe? It seems that this is more of a comedic lawyer show, as Breckin Meyer described it as “a legal Disneyland”. Oy! Will this be any different than The Defenders?

- I just saw this pic of Jason Momoa as Conan.

Oy! I know his extremely long dreads as Ronan Dex on Stargate Atlantis ended up growing on me through time. I’m not sure this look ever will.

- on a final note. Too bad they couldn’t hit LF between the eyes in this one!

I believe “The Case of the Missing Viewers” is also a direct correlation with the addition of Fishy. Yes, I know Billy P’s departure made a few viewers leave, but I think bringing in LF (and over-using his character) also hurt the ratings immensely.
I do love the quote for Helen Mirren on this one “Hot. Even when making an ugly face”. And Oprah in the middle? Are we done with her now? Please?

Friday This N That

I was pleasantly surprised to see Sheryl Crow gracing the cover of the new issue of Ladies’ Home Journal. Also, as I’m playing "catch up" on some old This n That, I love seeing Sheryl with her boys. My, how Levi has grown. I last saw a pic of him as a tiny baby.





Since the forum at Sheryl’s website went down, I’ve really been out of the loop – even more so than I had been previously. Even though I didn’t post there much in the past couple years, I miss some of the regulars from the past decade. Hopefully when the “new & improved” forum emerges on the site, most will find their way back. Maybe some can find their way here as well. I miss ya Nancy, Ronnie, Johnny, Jen, Gregg, Bill, Liz & the rest of the gang. A hello from MissDJ.

Moving on –
I got the new issue of CBS Watch yesterday. I was pleased to see another pic from that great photo shoot that Cote did earlier this year. She’s so elegant.


The magazine also had a short article on Michael Weatherly (and others) moving into the director’s chair. It’s becoming a trend.



Speaking of NCIS –
I was kind of disappointed with the show’s season finale this week. I loved how it was revealed that Jethro made Mike’s casket. However, we’re left with the question of Tony’s "secret" project? Why does every show need to have some kind of season-long arc these days? It’s extremely annoying. Sometimes it’s just real nice to have a stand-alone episode where you don’t need to remember all of the backstory for the entire season and it’s just the “crime of the week” scenario.

Also disappointing was my now-defunct Chase. What the heck did they do to Daisy? Yes, it was a great episode with a wonderful, haunting backstory for the character, but having it end the way it did – her taking matters into her own hands, thus throwing her entire career in the toilet? – so disappointing. Now I think I’m glad that they ended the series. I’m not sure I could have continued with the extremely cliché’d Annie/Jimmy UST storyline that was overtaking the show. Marco & Daisy were fast becoming my favorite characters, when initially it was Annie & Jimmy. It just goes to show how writers can really screw up a good thing.

On the other hand, there’s Sanctuary.

After three somewhat depressing (dull? Boring?) episodes in succession, we FINALLY get a wonderful episode that’s worthy of this show. Magnus & Tesla are so great together with their serious-but-playful banter. I even loved the B-story with Kate being haunted by her past. Now, I’m still giddy with excitement for next Monday’s episode, “Normandy”, where we take a look back at The Five in their heyday. I love episodes that include The Five.