Thanks to Bob Murphy http://bit.ly/rzhuI for this excellent review of “Shark Tank on ABC”.  I must admit that my personal view of the show has been a great comparison to that of the BBC America version of Dragons Den…and I loved it.  If you are interested in investment, then this is your show!

Swimming with the fishes can sometimes be fun and relaxing. But this summer ABC has taken that peaceful concept and is now throwing people into the Shark Tank.

The Premise

Every Sunday, inventors and business owners and some wanna-bes enter the room known as the Shark Tank attempting to hock their wares to the high profile investors known as The Sharks. The Sharks (Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond, John, Kevin Harrington, and Robert Herjavek) attack each pitch person, grilling them, sometimes excessively, with questions designed to elicit the information that would make them want to invest or, in some cases, outright buy the product or company.

Criticism

The show has come under some criticism because often the Sharks will make fun of or criticize an idea or the person who refused an offer or who had a bizarre and entirely impractical idea. In the second episode of the show, for example, O’Leary and the other Sharks broke out laughing in response to a pitch in Episode 102 by Mary Ellen Simonsen for $500000 to develop her laptop sticky note fold-down holder. Cracking jokes nearly the entire time, the Sharks made fun of how she has “created a sticky pad for sticky pads.”

Business Tips Gleaned from Watching

This show is a must watch for those interested in taking their business to the next level, acquiring investors for their products or inventing and selling their own products. The show has not only entertainment value, but business value as well. The criticisms are unfounded when one takes into consideration that the Sharks often do share secrets or little known facts about getting into business. For example, on the second show of the season, O’Leary asked one business person, the co-creator of an apparel line, if he’d attempted to sell his wares at trade shows and if he has any standing orders. This information can be crucial for those who have ideas or products they wish to sell and may not know how best to go about it.

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NBC has revealed “Part 1″ of its plan for the 2009-10 TV season, and it includes a second season of Parks and Recreation, a half-dozen installments of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday, and four new dramas.

In addition to renewing Parks and Rec, NBC also officially picked up Heroes for a fourth (albeit likely shortened) season. Previously announced returns include The Office, 30 Rock, Law & Order: SVU, Friday Night Lights, The Biggest Loser and Celebrity Apprentice.

Conspicuously missing from NBC’s press release is Medium, despite one trade mag’s weekend report that it would be back for a sixth season. NBC sources tell TVGuide.com that in fact a decision on Medium has not yet been finalized, but that the network may announce additional pickups on May 19.

New drama series en route to the Peacock’s schedule are as follows (watch video previews here):

• Parenthood, based on the 1989 film comedy and starring Peter Krause, Maura Tierney, Dax Shepard, Erika Christensen and Craig T. Nelson (as the family patriarch).

• Trauma, from Friday Night Lights producer Peter Berg and revolving around first responder paramedics. The cast includes Derek Luke, Anastasia Griffith (Damages) and Jamey Sheridan (Law & Order: CI).

• Mercy, a medical drama told through the eyes of three nurses (played by Michelle Trachtenberg, Jamie Lee Kirchner and Taylor Schilling). The cast also include James Tupper, Diego Klattenhoff (Supernatural) and Guillermo Diaz (Weeds).

• Day One, an “event series” slated to air after the 2010 Winter Olympics wrap, and concerning life on earth in the wake of a global catastrophe. The cast includes Adam Campbell, Carly Pope (Popular) and Catherine Dent (The Shield).

On the comedy front, here is the new fare you can expect (watch video previews here):

• Community, set at a community college and starring Chevy Chase and Joel McHale (The Soup).

• 100 Questions, starring Sophie Winkleman (Peep Show) as an unlucky-in-love woman who joins an online dating site.

New reality programming earning a slot on NBC’s schedule include Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref, Breakthrough with Tony Robbins, and Who Do You Think You Are?, in which celebs climb their ancestral trees.

NBC’s complete 2009-10 schedule will be announced on May 19.

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The hit tv show, “Big Bang Theory” portrays two hyper-intelligent and ultra geeky physicists, come room mates (Leonard and Sheldon) and what happens when an young charming woman (Penny) moves to the apartment next door. The really geeky nerds live in the highest of high-tech environments and are oblivious to anyone or thing around them.

Penny is absolutely pragmatic and down to earth. The tv show portrays the two extreme ends of the spectrum, book smarts and social smarts. It is more fun to see the two nerds have even nerdier friends and colleagues (Howard and Rajesh).

The characterization of each one is superb. Leonard does not like to be seen as a nerd. He tries to impress Penny by trying to convince that he is not actually a nerd. But he miserably fails each time, leaving us all in laughter. Sheldon is brilliant in laboratory but totally inane out of it. He shows stubbornness, bombastic ego and quirks which are admirable. Penny is extremely practical and lives on the “real world”. Howard thinks himself he is as sexy as he is brainy. His sincere attempts to impress penny goes in vain. Rajesh, yet another genius suffers from an inability to speak in the presence of a woman.

Overall, the cast is solid at turning trivial topic such as science into an enjoyable sitcom. It is amazing to notice that even particle physics and string theory could be funny. The timing is excellent. A very good aspect of this show is that geeks are lovable and funny and human, not pathetic. The “chemistry” between the physicists is fabulous. The dynamics and the dialog between the four friends is fast paced, funny and rich with detailed observations. The jokes are delivered with dry humor which makes it even more hilarious!

If you get time, this comedy show is worth a first look.  On my rating scale I give it 3.5 of 5 stars.

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In real life, being a CSI is an exciting and demanding profession. If you are interested in learning about what they do along with enjoying fictional accounts of drama, then the CSI Series is for you. There are three current CSI shows on TV and they are all on CBS (and sometimes you can catch older episodes on cable networks as well.) There is an Art to being a CSI and/or portraying one as an actor/actress. Entertainment has never been better with each of the unique CSI programs that have been syndicated. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation a.k.a. CSI Las Vegas, has a very interesting cast along with some very realistic stories and plots for the 2009 tv season. A group that investigates forensic details of objects and psychologically profiles people, these team members examine the evidence any time and anywhere. They reap every crime scene of important proof to hold criminals accountable and prosecute them with every piece of evidence.

Gil Grissom is the shift supervisor (portrayed by William Petersen) and along with Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger), Greg Sanders (Eric Szmanda), Albert Robbins (Albert David Hall), Riley Adams (Lauren Lee Smith), Ray Langston (Laurence Fishburne), Nick Stokes (George Eads), Capt. Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle), David Hodges (Wallace Langham), and David Phillips (David Berman) help to determine causes of death as well as figure out who-dun-it. This show airs Thursdays @ 9pm ET/PT.

CSI NY, influenced by the original drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, is on Wednesdays @ 10pm ET/PT and stars Gary Sinise- Detective Mac Taylor, Carmine Giovinazzo- Danny Messer, Melina Kanakaredes- Det. Stella Bonasera, Eddie Cahill- Det. Don Flack, as well as Anna Belknap- Lindsay Monroe, A.J. Buckley- Adam Ross, Hill Harper- Dr. Sheldon Hawkes and Robert Joy- Dr. Sid Hammerback. These forensic investigators use superb technology to follow leads and dissect evidence.

The CSIs in New York follow diverse processes from those in Miami or Las Vegas, but they still follow their gut instincts and are steadfast in their critical thinking to eliminate doubt and piece together the keys to locking up criminals for prosecution.

CSI Miami is also inspired by the original CSI Las Vegas series, and is by far my personal favorite of the three. These forensic pathologists won’t be fooled again because they figure out the excruciating details of causes of death. Their cutting-edge techniques and old-fashioned detective work solves hundreds of crimes. Horatio Caine (David Caruso) is the lead investigator and along with Eric Delko (Adam Rodriguez), Calleigh Duquesne (Emily Procter), Natalia Boa Vista (Eva La Rue), Ryan Wolfe (Jonathan Togo), Frank Tripp (Rex Linn), and Dr. Tara Price (Megalyn Echikunwoke) they facilitate the who, what, when, where and why. It airs on Mondays @ 10pm ET/PT.

Together, these individual investors of forensic capabilities collect and analyze every speck of evidence to solve the crimes that have been committed and to obtain justice for those who aren’t able to speak for themselves- the victims.

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Of all the TV Shows available to watch on the abc chanel I always make sure to tune in to the Lost Series every Wednesday @ 9/8c. Since 2004 it has been an addictive program to watch that just keeps becoming more intriguing as it proceeds in its syndication. This popular TV show involves mystery and the supernatural. Its ubiquity makes it cutting edge to discover just how all the pieces will fit together with every new episode. Television programs have been unable to compete with its unique and tantalizing simple and sci-fi-esque flavor. A plane crashed in 2004 in the South Pacific. The survivors forged onward and discovered many strange things and people. Scary smoke monsters and wild polar bears inhabited the island as well as people called “The Others” and bunkers from a group called the “Dharma Initiative.”

For One hundred and eight days the survivors of a plane crash inhabited a deserted island between Sydney Australia and L.A. Then, one of them turned a wheel as well as their destinies upside down and inside out. Locke along with all but six people (Sawyer, Jack, Hurley, Kate, Juliet and Jin) remained in current time. The six others somehow ended up in the year 1977 to see that their companions disappeared along with the island. They were rescued and brought back to the U.S. but then took a plane back out to find the island again. The plane crashed and they found the isle full of Hostiles. Sawyer became head of security for the Dharma Initiative and changed his name to LaFleur. He snuck Hurley, Jack and Kate into the Dharma compound while Jin ran off to find Sun. It’s been three years since Sawyer a.k.a. LaFleur, Juliet, Miles and Jin have been working for the Dharma Initiative. The people left in current time are extremely confused.

Ben snuck off to find boats to get to the other island. Sun follows along with Lapidus. They knock out Ben and take a boat to the other isle and run into a man named Christian who they find out is Jack’s Dad. He shows them what happened to the six others in a photo from the Dharma Recruits in 1977. Meanwhile, Jin is off in 1977 looking for Sun. He runs into Sayid while searching for Hostiles. Sayid gets thrown into their jail where he runs into a boy who says his name is Ben Linus. It’s becoming more aggressive as everyone in the 70s who has come from the future is seemingly looking out only for themselves. The relationship of survivor vs. survivor is growing increasingly acute and violent in some circumstances. The Lost TV program is exquisitely detailed and crafted and remains one of the most popular running shows in current history.

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Grey’s Anatomy is a heart-wrenching abc channel program as well as one of the most sensational Drama Shows. It was topped off yet again on TV March 19th when Christina (Sandra Oh) approached Izzie (Katherine Heigl) after her disclosure about Izzie’s health conditions to Alex, (Miranda) Bailey, George and Meredith. An emotionally tense moment ensued when Christina encouraged Izzie to fight and not give up and was impeccably portrayed as Izzie graciously yet fiercely thanked Christina for her concern. The look on Christina’s face was marked with a dismal tone and Izzie was scared and lost, thinking about her fate. Christina sweetly reached out to Izzie and held her hand as Izzie stared off into the distance.

This story continues on Thursday March 26th @ 9/8c in the cancer wing of Seattle Grace Hospital. Izzie is prepped for her many surgeries and procedures that will be taking place as well as informed by the staff of exactly what is going to happen and when. Miranda (Chandra Wilson) speaks to Christina, Meredith and Alex in the hallway about how important it is that the three of them are truly there for Izzie as her friends. Izzie has a stage four Metastatic Melanoma, a liver problem, and a temporal lobe brain lesion. She is told that her eggs will be harvested before she undergoes any radiation therapy as well as that chemotherapy is necessary, aggressively. Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) is ready to do her upcoming surgery on the temporal lobe lesion and can remove all of it, pending upon if the margins are clear.

Izzie has four weeks to have three surgeries as well as seven outpatient procedures done. This nail-biting program keeps growing in its fervor and tribulations considerately as well as competently. Chief resident Bailey’s finesse is to be admired and her strength shines as she attempts to balance her personal and professional life. Alex (Justin Chambers), George (T.R. Knight), and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) each continue to skillfully ascend in their residencies. With interns to mentor, their routines include assisting Meredith’s half-sister Lexie. George (after his divorce with Callie and breakup with Izzie) is Lexie’s roommate and just recently failed his residency test by only a point.

Alex has had plenty on his plate as well. On his own he attended to his girlfriend’s mental instability as well as his mother’s. Alex and Izzie were getting closer as well. But when all is said and done, what will become of Izzie Stevens and Alex Karev? And what will happen between McDreamy and Meredith? Will Izzie survive the havoc that is attacking her body? Will Meredith’s therapy be enough to keep her gravitated by Dr. Shepherd’s love as they fluctuate between the highs and lows of a committed relationship? And what of Chief of Surgery Richard Webber resuming his relationship with his ex-wife Adele? These doctors deal with every shade of grey in reality (as they also do as Celebrities). In one another they find the comfort, love and friendship that they need to survive. Grey’s Anatomy is in its fifth outstanding season.

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Speaking to all the women out there - I think we have all watched a Lifetime movie at one point or another in our time. Most of the movies they have on here will no doubt make YOU cry. Want to bet me? Go watch one and you will see exactly what i mean! While this channel does make a lot of women cry its also got some really great movies and TV shows on it. Some of these may or may not make you cry or they may or may not make you think about your own life. But just the same they are intriguing movies that will make you think! A few times I have caught movies on there that were directed from books I have read in the past - really good books not sappy ones! I wanted to share a few with you. In case you didn’t know it but you should if you are a fan - there are about 9 Nora Roberts movies on lifetime during the summer. So get your tissues, get your rocky road and enjoy!

Tribute -
Cilla McGowen (Murphy) is a former child star who has found more satisfying work restoring old houses. In search of a normal life, Cilla buys her grandmother’s farmhouse in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to rescue it from ruin. Her hope for serenity is soon eclipsed by haunting dreams of her famous grandmother, who died of a supposed overdose in the house more than 30 years ago. Cilla soon forges a romantic relationship with Ford Sawyer (Lewis), her handsome new neighbor, who ultimately comforts and protects her when her dark dreams and family secrets spiral into a real-life nightmare.

High Noon -
Lieutenant Phoebe McNamara (de Ravin) is an expert hostage negotiator who juggles her high pressure career with the demands of raising her young daughter and contending with her agoraphobic mother, Essie (Shepherd). When Phoebe meets handsome bar owner Duncan Swift (Sergei), he can’t resist her take-charge attitude and attempts to earn her affections. Though she tries to resists his charms, Phoebe soon realizes no amount of negotiation will keep Duncan at arm’s length. Her life takes a turn for the worst when she is attacked by an unknown assailant and then begins to receive a series of mysterious, threatening messages. Phoebe soon discovers she is the target of a psychopathic killer set out to destroy her both personally and professionally.

Midnight Bayou -
Harvard-educated lawyer Declan Fitzpatrick (O’Connell) impulsively gives up his comfortable life to buy Manet Hall, a newly restored plantation manor near New Orleans. Legend has it that the house is haunted, and, shortly after Declan moves in, he starts hearing voices and seeing seemingly inexplicable apparitions. Declan is also distracted by his undeniable attraction to Cajun local Lena Simone (Stamile), who grew up on the bayou with her grandmother, Odette (Dunaway), and who also has her own mysterious connection to the manor. Living in the house, Declan begins to have visions of events that took place in the mansion during centuries past. With the help of Odette, Declan and Lena realize that they are inextricably linked to Manet Hall and uncover a shocking secret that has been hidden for more than 100 years.

Northern Lights -
In an attempt to start a new life and forget the recent traumatic death of his work partner, former Baltimore policeman Nate Burns (Cibrian) accepts the job of chief of police in the small, remote town of Lunacy, Alaska. Nate is not looking for romance, but, the moment he meets Meg Galligan (Rimes), an independent and feisty bush pilot with her own demons, he finds himself falling in love. The town is rocked when the body of Meg’s father, a man who Meg believed had abandoned her and her mother Charlene (Arquette) 16 years ago, turns up in a mountain cave. Nate quickly finds himself in the middle of a high-profile murder investigation and must use his big-city survival instincts to solve the mystery that threatens his new life and new love.

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If you love TV then your going to love what you have to look forward to this summer as far as television shows, movies and mini series goes. For the last few months (if you have watched TV) I’m sure you have seen all the new commercials about all the new shows coming in the summer. Frankly I cant wait and I wish they would just come on already. Some of them look like stuff I wouldn’t be interested in (Harper’s Island) while others do (Southland). But that’s the great thing about TV. While I might not like something, you might love it and vise versa. There is a show or a movie that could reach out to anyone with any taste. Like criminal shows? How about comedy movies? Maybe your really into scientific type mini-series because you don’t have the time for a full on show schedule? Well, the TV channels available to you have all these and much more. So lets check out some of the options you have!

“Great American Road Trip” from BBC Worldwide, is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and our viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks ranging from the World’s Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly compliments their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation.

“The Philanthropist” chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy turned vigilante philanthropist. James Purefoy (”Rome”) stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he was visiting. Rist is spontaneous and impulsive and quickly decides to channel his passion, power and money into helping those in need. Rist’s actions are not just about helping others - he is purging his soul to help exorcise the inner demons which have been festering ever since his young son died and he lost everything he truly loved. Since the death of his son, the danger and risk to his life is the only way he can feel genuinely alive and he’ll do anything in order to achieve his goals. A man who has everything but can feel nothing, Rist keeps his adrenaline pumping by putting his business head and money-making skills to good use through bargaining with the self-righteous, making deals with drug barons and trading with the nefarious.

“Merlin” is a new 13-part drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience in the mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began. In this fantastical realm, Merlin is a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers who arrives in the kingdom and quickly makes enemies, including the heir to Uther’s crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther’s wise physician, Gaius, Merlin is soon using his talents not just to survive but also to unlock Camelot’s mystical secrets. Starring Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Katie McGrath as Morgana and Angel Coulby as Gwen, “Merlin” is an imaginative new twist on a legend that is as old as time.

“The Listener” centers on Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, “The Timekeeper”), a 25-year-old paramedic who has a big secret — he’s a telepath. Until now, Toby kept his ability hidden, exploring its possibilities only with his long time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore, “24: Redemption”). As he makes the rounds with his energetic paramedic partner — “Oz” Bey (Ennis Esmer, “Young People F*#king”), “The Listener” follows Toby as he tries to help people in crisis, and in the process, unravel the truth about his past. While his professional life is in check, Toby’s personal life could use its own rescue. And with the help of Detective Charlie Marks (Lisa Marcos, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”) and his E.R. doctor/ex-girlfriend Olivia Fawcett (Mylne Dinh-Robic, “Da Vinci’s City Hall”), Toby realizes his gift can help others.

One of the greatest artists of all time, the legacy of Leonardo daVinci (1452-1519) includes some of the most well-known paintings ever made. But daVinci’s talent exceeded far beyond painting - he was also a successful architect and engineer, and his drawings of military weapons have been highly regarded and studied for nearly 500 years. These drawings capture exceptionally engineered weapons unlike anything that had been developed at the time they were created, yet there is no record that these designs were ever constructed … until now. Discovery Channel’s six-part world premiere original series, DOING DAVINCI, puts a team of 21st century builders, engineers and historians together to take on one of history’s greatest minds as they attempt to build daVinci’s weapons once and for all. The series premieres Mondays at 10PM ET/PT beginning April 13.

In “Meteor,” two massive rocks, tumbling debris older than the solar system itself, collide in space. The course has been altered. The target is Earth. In a remote observatory, Dr. Lehman (Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd, “Back to the Future”), discovers a meteor approximately three times the size of Mount Everest barreling its way towards Earth. His devoted young assistant Imogene O’Neill (Marla Sokoloff, “The Practice”) feverishly types in the coordinates only to find the previously identified meteor named Kassandra is headed their way. It’s only the beginning of their troubles as showers of smaller meteorites begin to lay waste to major cities around the globe. The impending disaster brings out the best and the worst sides in people as they cope by either lending a helping hand or taking advantage of the situation.

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The summertime doesn’t always have to be about repeats and movies you have seen 5,000 times. Sometimes the summer can bring new shows and new movies that you and I have never seen before. In the case of all the top network channels you might be looking for something to watch this summer - and I can help you! Listed below are some of the new shows and or mini series that will be featured for the summer of 09. Some of these are on channels like ABC, NBC and CBS whereas others are on Hallmark and Ion - which some of us don’t get. But just the same Ill list them to give a viewing to everyone. Some of these you may have heard about coming and others - not so much!

Harper’s Island -
(from CBS’s press release, December 2008) Harper’s Island, a 13-episode mystery event, premieres Thursday, April 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and concludes Thursday, July 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Harper’s Island is about a group of family and friends who travel to a secluded island for a destination wedding. They’ve come to laugh… to love… and, though they don’t know it… to die. As the wedding festivities begin, friendships are tested and secrets exposed as a murderer claims victims, one by one, transforming the wedding week of fun and celebration into a terrifying struggle for survival. In every episode, someone is killed and every person is a suspect, from the wedding party to the island locals. By the end of the 13 episodes, all questions will be answered, the killer will be revealed and only a few will survive.

Southland -
(from NBC’s press release, January 2009) From Emmy Award winners John Wells, Ann Biderman and Chris Chulack comes a raw and authentic look at the police unit in Los Angeles. From the beaches of Malibu to the streets of East Los Angeles, “Southland” is a fast-moving drama that will take viewers inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. Michael Cudlitz (”A River Runs Through It”) plays John Cooper a seasoned Los Angeles cop assigned to train young rookie Ben Sherman (Benjamin McKenzie, “The O.C.”). Cooper’s honest, no-nonsense approach to the job leaves Sherman questioning whether or not he has what it takes to become a police officer. Cudlitz and McKenzie are joined by other cast members including Regina King (”Ray,” “Jerry Maguire”) who plays Detective Lydia Adams. Adams lives with and is the primary caregiver of her mother.

The Unusuals -
(from ABC’s web site, March 2009) Like a modern-day M*A*S*H, The Unusuals explores both the grounded drama and comic insanity of the world of New York City police detectives, where every cop has a secret. It also helps to have a twisted sense of humor, since every day could be your last. Detective Casey Shraeger (Amber Tamblyn) has just been transferred to the NYPD’s Homicide unit from Vice and is instantly thrown into a setting of bullets and bodies. As she begins her new assignment, Casey finds that the force is full of secrets, which serves her well, since she’s keeping a few of her own. But her first case is not an easy one, as she’s assigned to investigate the death of one of the department’s own, the former partner of Detective Jason Walsh (Jeremy Renner), who is now her new partner. As the duo seeks out the cop killer, the secrets and eccentricities of the rest of the department begin to emerge.

Surviving Suburbia -
(from ABC’s web site, March 2009) ABC announces the premiere of new half-hour comedy series, Surviving Suburbia, starring Bob Saget and Cynthia Stevenson, on MONDAY, APRIL 6 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), following Dancing with the Stars. In the family-centered tradition of Roseanne and Home Improvement, Surviving Suburbia opens the curtain to follow Saget (How I Met Your Mother, Full House) and Stevenson (Men in Trees, Dead Like Me) as Steve and Anne Patterson, a seemingly normal couple who have been married for 20 years, have two children and a cookie cutter house in the idyllic suburbs. But Steve maintains a rather cynical point of view on family, friends, neighbors, society — pretty much everyone and everything — as he tries to survive suburban life

The Storm -
(from NBC’s press release) In “The Storm,” also from RHI Entertainment, billionaire Robert Terrell (Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Treat Williams, “Everwood”) has fulfilled a lifelong obsession and made history with “weather creation” technology though his Atmospheric Research Institute. But during a test run, a blast of energy is sent into the ionosphere with unexpected results. The experiments hurtle the planet towards destruction-hurricanes change course, winds go instantly from hot to cold, torrential rains bring regions to a standstill, and buildings crumble into ruins under explosive lightening storms. It’s only the beginning. Only one scientist, Dr. Jonathan Kirk (James Van Der Beek, “Dawson’s Creek”), steps forward to demand that the system be terminated. Terrell is undeterred and continues to push his team to move forward. His motives for the initially philanthropic technology is in truth far more opportunistic.

The one I’m most interested in is the Southland one, only because I absolutely LOVE Benjamin McKenzie. He was Ryan Atwood on the OC. Anyway, these all sound pretty good. If you want to find out more then I would suggest visiting the ABC, NBC, CBS guides and the like online. The TV guides online are one of the easiest ways you can find anything coming to cable TV - this includes movies, TV shows mini series, features, specials, etc. So if you are looking for something to watch now or you want to check out some of the other movies and shows coming this summer, I would highly suggest taking a look at the schedule!

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Television can be overwhelming sometimes because there are so many channels to watch and many programs are on at the same time. Entertainment is very important because it helps us relax after a long, hard day. ABC California has so many fabulous Celebrities and their stories and lives become daily conversation pieces. Cali also has so many talented local news teams that provide in-depth analysis and groundbreaking information on cases everywhere in the area. I enjoy Pop Culture as well as the mundane and like to watch shows that exhibit factual Entertainment Industry News. ABC 24 hour news media always keeps me up-to-date on information no matter what time of day I’m watching TV. I enjoy ‘Buzz Hunters’ when I want to get the inside scoop on my favorite Hollywood socialites. This behind-the-scenes series follows the L.A. crowd and the hotbed of action that happens all the time.

They have a top secret studio in a loft with hi-tech surveillance equipment, computer hardware and digital cameras. The Buzz Hunters are obsessed just like the paparazzi are but worse! They are savvy in many ways and track down the latest news before others get the chance to broadcast it. These three mega talented investigators keep tabs with a web-cam 24/7. Their leader is named Marshall and he knows just about everything about ABC. Janet can tell you anything you would like to know about Grey’s Anatomy, what a buff! And Lance is a superb technology wizard. Sometimes I prefer to watch Entertainment Tonight with Mary Hart and Mark Steines. That show is chock-full of gossip snippets as well as fashion faux pas and trends. E.T. is a superb media infusion that follows up on stars and their life successes and failures. It is the most watched entertainment news program in the whole world and it is one of the best news-magazines in the entire world.

They have a ton of info on movie premieres, TV shows, vocalists, musicians, bands, actors and actresses. I also keep tabs by watching Access Hollywood which is hosted by Billy Bush and Nancy O’Dell. Fashion couture as well as personal hits and misses are discussed on the show. Music, movies and TV are completely covered by this program. Maria Menounos is one of their most famous correspondents that interviews many famous faces! When I’m able to, I also like to catch ‘The View’ weekdays @ 11am/10c. I like to watch these ladies ham it up with all of their guests and lol. These women chat with many phenomenal guests. Barbara Walters (20/20), Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act), Sherri Shepherd (Less Than Perfect, Beauty Shop), Joy Behar (a prior stand-up comedian) and Elisabeth Hasselbeck (a prior Survivor contestant) all contribute their uniqueness and diversity to the program in many ways. It’s always fun to watch this show and there are plenty of laughs. ABC has the best news all-around as well as many other shows. Why watch anything else?

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