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Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep review Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, and Premonition in this episode of FilmCrunch.
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TV on DVD: May 6, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, BBC, Cable, NBC, Syndication, DVD

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

The 4400, Season Four

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This Week on TV (5/5-5/11)

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Animation, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Food & Home, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, Syndication, The CW, Hell's Kitchen, America's Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, House, My Name Is Earl, Oprah Winfrey Show, Scrubs, Survivor

CSI Miami

(You can view TV Envy’s Post-Strike Television Schedule here.)

MONDAY (5/5)

  • Two and a Half Men (CBS, 9:00):  (The script was written by scribes.) “George Eads (CSI) has a cameo in which a CSI team investigates a death at Charlie’s house.” I know Charlie wanted to stop Denise’s reality show, but this is quite a sweeps stunt.
  • House (FOX, 9pm):  “House believes that an actor (Jason Lewis) on his favorite soap is seriously ill after observing his symptoms on television, so he decides to intervene.” If I had known something like that would work, I would have kidnapped Smith Jerrod a long time ago.
  • Samantha Who? (ABC, 9:30pm):  “Sam’s affair with Todd continues while he’s still seeing a clueless Chloe.” I’m sorry—why doesn’t Sam just kick her out of her apartment again?  She does own the thing, doesn’t she?
  • CSI: Miami (CBS, 10pm):  “Alexx is stunned when her son is the prime suspect in a murder investigation, and any help she offers could prove costly.” Buh-bye, Khandi!

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Sex and the City Cast Visits Oprah

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, Syndication, Oprah Winfrey Show, Gossip, News

Sex and the City cast, Oprah

As FilmCrunch earlier reported, the ladies of Sex and the City will be making several stops to promote their upcoming movie.  Now we know of one more visit on their lengthy itineraries:  Oprah.

Come this Thursday (May 1), all four ladies - Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon - and will be gabbing with the talk show queen.  That date will, of course, kick off a month filled with appearances for the May 30th premiere.

Will Oprah dare question Cattrall and Parker about the rumored discord between them?  Or will the hour be all about shoes and fashion?  Who cares?  It’s not like I won’t be watching anyway.

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This Week on TV (4/28-5/4)

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Animation, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Syndication, The CW, American Idol, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, House, Lost, Medium, Oprah Winfrey Show, The Office

House, Hugh Laurie

(You can view TV Envy’s Post-Strike Television Schedule here.)

MONDAY (4/28)

  • Deal or No Deal (NBC, 8pm):  “Darth Vader subs for The Banker in a -themed episode that also features Carrie Fisher, R2-D2 and Chewbacca, who cheer on contesants in a winner-take-all match.” As if I needed a reason to avoid this program altogether.
  • House (FOX, 9pm):  New episode.  “House suspects that an ER patient with a sunny disposition has a bigger problem than was initially diagnosed.  The reason:  He thinks the patient is too nice.” I have to admit it—cheery people are a freak of nature.
  • Medium (NBC, 10pm):  “Joe surprises Allison by buying her a used car, but Allison’s subsequent visions warn of the vehicle’s unsavory past.” Is it a 1958 Plymouth Fury that responds to the name ‘Christine’?
  • CSI: Miami (CBS, 10pm):  “A clue in a case involving the discovery of a body point the CSIs to a robbery that’s being planned on a target who holds a disturbing secret.” Murders have never been linked to anti-climatic or lame secrets.

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Oprah News: Dr. Oz, 30 Rock

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, Syndication, Oprah Winfrey Show, Gossip, News

Dr. Mehmet OzBeing one of ‘s friends definitely has its benefits.

Since the talk show queen was instrumental in getting both Dr. Phil and their own shows, you knew it was just a matter of time before she moved on to her next pet project.  This time, she’ll be responsible for making us sick of Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Up until now, I’ve really liked the doctor.  The 47-year-old frequent contributor is very much like that McGraw guy; he tells it like it is.  And guests aren’t afraid to ask him their most embarrassing questions because he’s pleasantly non-judgmental.  (Remember when he hosted that males-only show solo?) But as likable as the medical expert is, could we tolerate seeing him on a regular basis?

Word has it the latest talk show competitor will hit the airwaves come Fall 2009.  Start prepping your medical questions now.

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Another Emotional Day for Ellen Degeneres

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, Syndication, Video

Talk show host spoke very passionately today about a topic very close to her heart.  (Thankfully, it had nothing to do with dogs.) The issue? Homosexuality.

Ellen felt the need to speak up after a 15-year-old boy was recently murdered for being openly gay.  You can see her emotional plea below:


TV on DVD: February 19, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, Syndication, WB, DVD

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

Cops: 20th Anniversary Edition

  • Coach (Season 3)
  • Cops: 20th Anniversary Edition
  • Disney’s Little Einsteins: Race for Space
  • Dora the Explorer: Big Sister Dora/City of Lost Toys
  • Dragon Ball Z (Season 4)
  • He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Volume 1)
  • La Fea Mas Bella
  • The Lucy Show (Collector’s Edition)
  • 60 Minutes: Fathers, Sons and Brothers UPDATED
  • 60 Minutes: Gordon B. Hinckley
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Season 2, Part 1)
  • Walker, Texas Ranger (Season 4)


TV on DVD: February 5, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Kids, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, CBS, NBC, Syndication, DVD

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

Beauty & The Beast

  • Anthony Bourdain (Collection 2)
  • Beauty & The Beast (Final Season)
  • Comic Relief: The Greatest...and the Latest
  • Dirty Jobs (Collection 2)
  • The DL Chronicles (Season 1)
  • Fullmetal Alchemist (Season 2, Part 1)
  • Go Diego Go: Diego’s Magical Missions
  • Ironside (Season 1, Vol. 1)
  • Jerry Springer: Undressed, Unleashed and Uncensored (Vol. 1-3)
  • McLeod’s Daughters (Season 5)
  • My Favorite Martian (Season 3)
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection (Volume 10.2)
  • Perfect Strangers (Seasons 1 & 2)

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‘Star Jones’, ‘Montel Williams’ Cancelled

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, Cable, Syndication, Cancellations

Star Jones ReynoldsSomewhere, must be secretly laughing right now.

, the woman who once occupied a seat on , is already looking for a new job.  After only six months on the air, (formerly ) officially turned off the lights on the today.  The program’s demise was announced only earlier this week.  In a statement, the network said the decision was “due to the rebranding and programming refocus of the network.” (In other words, the channel was moving on and Star wasn’t coming with them.)

The end of Reynolds’ show, though, does not mean a departure for her from the channel.  As part of her goodbye gift, Star was given the opportunity to serve as a guest legal correspondent on the daily program that is replacing hers: .

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‘Entertainment Tonight’ Pulls Heath Ledger Video

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Prime Time, Syndication, Cancellations, Editorial, News

Entertainment TonightWho says public pressure doesn’t work?

Just a few weeks ago, did an about-face and canceled plans for a Britney-centric show.  (He claimed it was an act of consideration for the family.) Now and are throwing out the word ‘respect’ as the reason for one of their own cancellations.

The two tabloid shows were scheduled to air a video involving and drugs this Thursday night.  The 2006 tape - which was practically aired in its entirety for Wednesday’s promo - showed the actor in the vicinity of drugs (and drug users) at the Chateau Marmont.  Although it wasn’t clear if he was taking anything in the teased bits, his audible comments made it clear he wasn’t doing something his girlfriend () would approve of.  He is also heard talking about their recently-born daughter, Matilda Rose.

Although I have never seen the full video, the shortened version was more than enough.  The teaser’s over-the-top narration was extremely salacious, gratuitous and insensitive.  I was so bothered by what was shown....and I apparently wasn’t the only one.  Late Wednesday, reps for both shows confirmed the sweeps segment had been pulled.  Here is a copy of the short statement printed on ET’s website:

“Out of respect for Heath Ledger’s family, “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider” have decided not to run the Heath Ledger video which has been circulating in the world media.”

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