Mid-Week This n That

It’s almost hard to believe that we’re nearly done with August. We even had our first high school football game broadcast for the fall sports season last night. I totally could not get into that. I’m not ready to give up my “easy” nights at work, where I can work at my own pace, in exchange for actually doing something and having to pay attention to what’s on the air.

One thing I am ready for is the fall tv season.

- In less than two weeks (Sept 6th), Sons of Anarchy will kick off my list of premieres, with a 90 minute season opener.

I really should do a SoA season 3 marathon to get myself reacclimated with the series, but I can bet lots of money (that I don’t have) that won’t happen.

- A week after that (Sept 13), Parenthood returns for a third season.

I really hope that they can give a bit more screen time to Bonnie Bedelia, or I think I will be totally losing interest in this series.

- Another week later, I’m bombarded with a flurry of both new & returning shows:

NCIS (a 200th episode? Yay!), Body of Proof, and Unforgettable all start up for the season on Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Coincidentally, on that same day, the Body of Proof Season 1 dvd is available to purchase. Yes, it’s already on my pre-order list.

Wednesday, September 21st brings the returns of Harry’s Law and CSI.

I've heard that there are some changes for Harry's Law, so hopefully it should improve things a bit. This is REALLY going to take some adjusting to the CSI switch to Wednesdays at a later time, but I think it’ll work out well for my schedule, since work is a bit quieter on Wednesday nights compared to Thursdays.

On the subject of CSI:

Congrats to George Eads, as well as Billy & Gina Petersen as it was announced yesterday they became the proud parents of twins via a surrogate. As for Billy coming back for Marg’s exit – I’m so glad he’s doing this at Marg’s request. However, I can only hope his appearance doesn’t come with a side of Gil/Sara regurgitation (GSR)

Thursday, September 22nd has the debut of Maria Bello’s Prime Suspect remake.

I’m a bit conflicted on this because I really love Maria and am glad she’s returning to television, but I’m not sure how the remake will hold up with the “woman in a man’s world” gender issues that the original series did so well. It was believable back then. Will it still be believable today, considering all of the other tv shows these days that have women in the police force who seem to have easily conquered that stereotype? I can only hope so.

Also that day brings the series premieres of the Charlie’s Angels remake (does no one ever do original things these days?) as well as Person of Interest.

As for the Angels, I’m not sure how much I’ll watch since I don’t really know any of the main actors. However, I know I have to watch the first couple episodes as Dina Meyer is to be making appearances in them. Person of Interest sounds interesting, but this seems to be another of those where I’ll watch the premiere with low expectations and hope that I’m pleasantly surprised. (The Catherine Willows theory at work again)

The week will round out on Friday with the season premiere of Nikita (on Friday’s this time?) and series premiere of A Gifted Man.

I just realized that I don’t think I ever got around to fully watching the season finale of Nikita last time. However, if I remember correctly, Amanda has the power now and I’ll definitely have to watch this season if there’s going to be more of Melinda Clarke on this show. Oh, and FYI - Season 1 of Nikita will be out on dvd next week!

- It’s great to see Kelli Giddish back on the tv screen (and even flashing a badge again too), but not sure how much I’ll actually watch SVU, since I’m only an every-now-and-then viewer to begin with. Plus, SVU will be on at the same time as CSI this season. Maybe I’ll start watching after Marg leaves CSI in early 2012.


- Not quite sure about Terra Nova. It looks interesting, but might be a bit over-the-top for me with all of the CGI.


They should consult with the Sanctuary gang about doing great vis-effects that don’t go overboard.

Some other dates of note:

The wonderful world of “abnormal” life that is Sanctuary returns for season 4 on October 7th. It’s been great getting all of the behind-the-scenes pics and info from this wonderful cast on Twitter. It makes the show even that much more fun, knowing the cast & crew (yes, there are numerous Sanctuarians on twitter!) enjoy interacting with the fans on that level. (don’t get me started on how the CSI gang is the total opposite! Grrrrr!!) Don’t forget that the Season 3 dvd set of Sanctuary is available on September 13th.

It was also announced yesterday that my favorite new show, Rizzoli and Isles, returns for another season on November 28th. (Yes, I know. This season isn’t even completed yet. At least we don’t have to wait a full year this time!)

I kind of agree with the Jeer for the lack of Jacquie Bissett usage on that episode. And looks like somebody forgot the memo that Jane & Maura are not just BFF’s. They’re LLBFF’s, or L-Biffs! (Life-Long Best Friends Forever) Come on, people! Pay attention to those major details!!!

Random This n That:
This Christine Baranski quote was cute:


It’s fun to see Daddy’s and their kids. It’s still strange to see “Zach Morris” all grown up.


Music notes:
Usually, most of my music information goes on KayLyne’s Jukebox. However, here are some This N That-worthy music items to chat about here.
Things to know about the Gold Dust Woman:


Notes from Blake Shelton and Kristin Chenoweth


New music from the Pistol Annies


And at home with Jewel & Ty’s new addition

Thursday This N That

Yes, we’re already mid-August and it’s getting quite depressing how the temps are slowly starting to drop around here each day. So much for the month of summer.

On a brighter note:
The hype of the fall tv season is heating up, that means there should be a bit more This N That for me to ramble on as well.

Beginning with the new issue of TV Guide that was in today’s mailbox.


On the bright side, it’s great to see that Mariska & Marg are the top two highest paid ladies on tv. Yet, they still can’t put Marg on the cover?


Don’t even get me started on the disparity in salary for the top two ladies compared to the top two men, which is almost 1/2. I had to laugh at how things are totally the opposite for the pic/salaries for the reality shows:

Strange how in that picture, it's the "ditzy blonde" that still gets the highest pay.

Seeing those lists make me proud to be a fan of Amanda Tapping. Hearing how she made the choice to forgo her salary as Executive Producer on Sanctuary so more money could go into making the show, as well as her comments that she's comfortable with the money she's earned as an actor through the years and doesn't want to be "greedy", and her earnest involvement in getting the charity, Sanctuary For Kids, going, it makes me shake my head at how networks can give someone like Ashton Kutcher $700,000 per episode. My only question is: "Why?"

It was also great to see a nice preview/pic of the new season of CSI with Marg & Ted Danson.

I’m not too crazy about the Action!Cath spoilers that I've heard for the episodes leading up to Marg’s departure from the show in January, but as long as Cath is front & center for a proper sendoff storyline, I’ll take it.

The bad & the good for my current favorite show, Rizzoli & Isles.

LESS time for Mama R? Is that person nuts? I love how they’ve incorporated Angela into more of a main character and now pretty much a busybody for everyone, including Jane, Maura, Frankie, Tommy, Korsak and Frost. Let’s face it. I watch the show to see Angie, Lorraine and Bruce McGill.

It was nice to see a little behind the scenes with the new season of Parenthood - and even a glimpse of Bonnie B!


And how can you not love Betty White and the characters that she plays. Did I not know that Jane Lynch has a new book coming out? Or maybe I did & just can’t remember. Cat Cora ordering pizza? I get the giggles just imagining her critiquing the delivered pizza.



I’m getting a bit more into Warehouse 13.

All I ask is that SyFy quit pissing off the fans of all the good shows they currently have by either switching timeslots or cancelling the damn things. I swear that SyFy makes the worst “Creative Decisions” ever.

On the subject of scifi, I’m anxious to see how Jason Momoa does as Conan. I haven’t seen him in anything other than his role as Ronan on Stargate Atlantis.




A new mini-series that looks cool is Strike Back on Cinemax.

Of course, that would be on a channel that I don’t get.


Added:
Oh, and I just heard the news that In Plain Sight is renewed for a final season. FINAL season? WTF is with canceling great shows these days?

Every time I finally get into a show, they get rid of it. Yet, I've been waiting a few years for them to get rid of CSI, but they don't. I give up!