Archive for the 'Drama Shows' Category

CSI Provides The Best In Criminal Psychology and Forensic Science

Monday, April 6th, 2009

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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Dharma’s Karma Is Shifting On Lost

Monday, April 6th, 2009

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 Intensive Care Is Drama At Its Best

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

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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Lost Grows Onward In Its Depths

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Ever since 2004, Lost has gained a cult like following and grows even more intense in its exploration of humanity and the supernatural. Out of abc com tv shows it has been one of my favorites to follow. The Lost series began with a horrific commercial jetliner crash on a deserted island of oblivious proportions. Cast away somewhere deep in the South Pacific, every Wednesday at 9/8c the masses have followed the survivors of a group that was en route from Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles, California. These rogues have been forced to make a living amongst eerie phenomenon and the mundane alike ever since their unfortunate landing mishap stranded them on a beach in the middle of nowhere. Mystery and danger haunt their every step just as secrets and lies threaten to destroy and separate them. Their determinations and relationships to each other conquer and divide many within the group.

The characters struggle onward persisting in their efforts and have encountered polar bears, an odd smoke monster and many strangers along their paths, including island residents better known as “The Others.” They’ve also found unusual bunkers belonging to a group of reclusive scientific researchers called the Dharma Initiative, an ancient statue and a 19th century sailing vessel called “The Black Rock”. The pioneers include the largely admired Jorge Garcia (Hurley), primary leader Matthew Fox (Jack), uniquely transformed Terry O’Quinn (Locke), shipwrecked survivor Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), Japanese speaking Daniel Dae Kim (Jin), Iraqi veteran Naveen Andrews (Sayid), salty yet sweet Josh Holloway (Sawyer), Other harbored Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet), eclectic musician Dominic Monaghan (Charlie), strong yet sullen Evangeline Lilly (Kate), innocuous mother Emilie De Ravin (Claire), anti-hero Michael Emerson (Ben), as well as bilingual mother-to-be Yunjin Kim (Sun).

They succeed and fail at each mission and weave into the strange jungle in order to try to find a way off the island and back to society. Through thick and thin, rise and shine, storms and pain, this abandoned hot mess sticks together despite their personal agendas creating a phenomenal portrayal of chaos and order. Numerous industry awards, including Best American Import at the British Academy Television Awards (2005), the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (2005), the Golden Globe for Best Drama (2006), along with a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series has topped off almost six seasons of tropical bliss. In 2010, Lost will be in its final year of production. This popular and invigorating show keeps you on your toes to the edge of reason. The 2009 TV season will be exquisitely piqued by its presence. It began with a big bang as well as plenty of drama. It will be extreme to find out what will become of our beloved crew.

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We Would Be Lost Without Lost

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Every Wednesday evening at 9/8c the saga of Lost persists. Four full seasons have aired, with the fifth currently in progress. The show has gained in popularity as well as success. It began in 2004 when a commercial airplane wrecked upon a seemingly uninhabited island somewhere in the South Pacific en route from Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles, California. Their crash into oblivion left many dead and the survivors were forced to follow their own strengths and follies. They found out that the island they were deserted on held many secrets. Regardless of what obstacles they face, this group of friends, family, strangers and enemies keep working together to tackle the harsh terrain as well as the cruel climate to stay alive.

Courtesy of ABC

Courtesy of ABC

Danger and mysterious things lurk around every turn, whether it’s a physical thing or a mental one. Their secrets haunt them just as much as survival mode presses them forward in their determinations. There are heroes and there are zeroes in their mess and they all struggle to figure out what is happening and why they are there. The show stars Matthew Fox as Jack, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Evangeline Lilly (Kate), Jorge Garcia (Hurley), Terry O’Quinn (Locke), Dominic Monaghan (Charlie), Naveen Andrews (Sayid),Emilie De Ravin (Claire), Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), Yunjin Kim (Sun), Daniel Dae Kim (Jin), Michael Emerson (Ben), and Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet). On their seventy days plus on the island, they’ve encountered a strange smoke monster, several polar bears, odd people along the way including a group of residents better known as “The Others.” They also found signs of other people who were stranded on the island in the past. An ancient statue, a 19th century sailing ship named The Black Rock and bunkers belonging to a rogue group of scientific researchers called the Dharma Initiative were found by the group that unfortunately crash landed.

As in real life, their lives interweave in patterns as they separate to achieve goals and find each other again. They’ve lasted in the tropics throughout thick and thin to shine, receiving acclamations from numerous industry awards including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and Best American Import at the British Academy Television Awards in 2005, and the Golden Globe for Best Drama in 2006 as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series. In 2010, a sixth set will be the final year Lost will be produced. This exciting and refreshing show just keeps getting better. I can’t wait to find out what happens next and how the show is going to carry forward since Kate and Sawyer have hooked up, Sun’s baby is on the way and what will become of Charlie and Claire? Just as it began, it will be phenomenal to see how it will end.

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The Best Shows You Need To Start Watching In 2009!

Friday, March 20th, 2009

All of us love TV, but who’s to say that because you love Criminal Minds and wont watch Life On Mars - that you are missing a truly superb movie? Well, some people really are stuck on what they watch while others simply don’t know anything about other shows - so they choose not to take the dive to watch them. What if you hate it? TV is all about being in that comfort zone. You know. You come home from a hard days work and you can count on Steve Carell from The Office to make you laugh or Lawrence Fishburne from CSI to make you think. You are comfy on your couch, your in the zone, and your enjoying it. Why mess with perfection? Because! You could really be missing out on an awesome show all because of your comfort zone. There are a ton of shows out there. Think of it like a buffet. You don’t go up and get the same thing every time do ya? Well you shouldn’t! Lets check out a few other shows you could toss into your TV nights, you never know if you will like them unless you try them!

My Name Is Earl is set in the fictional Camden County. The series stars Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Eddie Steeples and Nadine Velazquez. Lee stars in the title role as “Earl J. Hickey”, a petty crook with occasional run-ins with the law, whose newly won $100,000 lottery ticket is lost when he is hit by a car. Lying in a hospital bed, under the influence of morphine, he develops a belief in the concept of karma when he hears about it during an episode of Last Call with Carson Daly. He decides he wants to turn his life around and makes a list of all the bad things he’s ever done. After doing his first good deed, he finds his $100,000 lottery ticket. He sees this as a sign and, with his new lucky money, he proceeds to cross items off the list, one by one, by doing good deeds to atone for them.

Kath & Kim is a Logie Award-winning character-driven Australian television comedy series, created by Jane Turner and Gina Riley. The series revolves around the family matters and relationships of the title characters, a dysfunctional mother and daughter. Kath & Kim stars Jane Turner as Kath Day-Knight, a cheerful 50-something divorcee currently in a happy relationship with her fiance (and then husband), the prissy Kel Knight. She deals with her spoilt, ever complaining, 20-something daughter Kim Craig; Kim’s unlucky, sports obsessed second best friend Sharon Strzelecki; Kim’s estranged husband Brett Craig; and their baby daughter Epponnee Rae Craig. The series is set in the fictional suburb of Fountain Lakes, in Melbourne, Victoria, but is primarily filmed in and around areas of Patterson Lakes, Melbourne.

The Office is an Emmy-Award winning American television sitcom airing on NBC and developed by Greg Daniels. It is an American adaptation of the BBC series with the same name and depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Unlike many American sitcoms, The Office is shot in a single-camera setup, without a studio audience or a laugh track, and is made in the form of a documentary. Although fictional and scripted, the presence of the camera is openly acknowledged by the series’ characters.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series. CSI premiered on CBS on October 6th, 2000. The ninth season began airing on October 9th, 2008 and currently airs in the United States on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. It is filmed primarily at Universal Studios in Universal City, California. CSI Las Vegas is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Productions, which became CBS Paramount Television in the fall of 2006. Formerly a co-production with the now-defunct Alliance Atlantis Communications, that company’s interest in the series is now owned by investment firm GS Capital Partners, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs.

Flashpoint is about the dramatic portrayal of an elite tactical unit, called the Strategic Response Unit (SRU), within a Canadian metropolitan police force (styled on the Toronto Police Emergency Task Force, Toronto being where the series is filmed). The SRU are tasked to resolve extreme situations that regular officers cannot handle including hostage-taking, bomb threats and heavily armed criminals. Even though they’re backed with high-tech equipment with an arsenal of explosives, tasers, sub-machine guns, assault and sniper rifles, the SRU operators use intuition and judgement to resolve the situation.

The Mentalist is an American crime procedural television series which debuted on September 23, 2008 on CBS. Golden Globe Award nominee Simon Baker stars as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. He also makes frequent use of his mentalist abilities to lead witnesses or offenders into offering the actual facts of the case, as known only to them. Within the Bureau, Jane is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his semi-celebrity past as a psychic medium, whose paranormal abilities he now admits he feigned. Jane’s role in cracking a series of tough high-profile cases is greatly valued by his fellow agents.


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Wish You Could Catch An Episode You Missed?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Well TV always has you covered! While most people enjoy doing things other than watching TV in the summer (think hiking, reading, traveling, sports), a lot of other people just want to sit down and watch repeats or watch the episodes they have missed in the past. Hey I’m not perfect. Ill admit it, on occasion I have “watched for” a repeat episode in the summer time when I know I have missed it when it was originally on! Everyone does it at least once - don’t lie! These newer shows might include American Idol, Mad Men (not repeats but actual new shows), Americas Got Talent, My Boys, The Hills, etc. The old ones include the usual - Buffy, Dawson’s, etc. A lot of these shows are repeats some are new. It really depends on what you want to watch!

Summer 2009 -
“The Listener”: Stolen straight out of “Heroes,” a 24-year-old guy will solve crimes…wait for it…not by talking to ghosts (”Medium” and “Ghost Whisperer”) or being insanely good at spotting clues (”Monk,” “Psych,” and “New Amsterdam”) or through actual investigation (”Law & Order,” “CSI,” “Life,” or “Bones”), but by reading their minds.

Reality shows:
1) “America’s Toughest Jobs,” which I’m assuming is a matter of opinion.
2) “Shark Taggers,” where marine biologists mark underwater beasts with transmitters and probably have a couple hundred close calls. Maybe they should make a guest appearance on “America’s Toughest Jobs.”
3) “Chopping Block,” a couples version of “Hell’s Kitchen,” where they’ll try to successfully open their own restaurant in Manhattan, starring chef Marco Pierre White.

Other things you might be interested in as well:

ABC
Was in danger of being canceled, but is Returning: Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money, Samantha Who?, Boston Legal, Eli Stone, According to Jim, Private Practice
Canceled: October Road, Women’s Murder Club, Men in Trees, Cashmere Mafia, Big Shots, Carpoolers, Cavemen, Just for Laughs, Miss/Guided, Notes from the Underbelly, Oprah’s Big Give
NEW shows & casting
+ “Life on Mars”: a Brit remake about a detective who suffers a blow to the head during a car accident and wakes up in the 70s. The lead character is played by Jason O’Mara who had a two-episode stint playing a tumor/bear-attack patient on “Grey’s Anatomy” recently and a few episodes as a potential love interest on “Men in Trees.” Watch trailer.
+ “Scrubs”: Poached from NBC for its final season

FOX
Was in danger of being canceled, but is Returning: Til Death (younger characters have been dropped due to a revamping of the plot), Prison Break, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles
Canceled: Back to You (got the boot because the two leads were too expensive), New Amsterdam, Canterbury’s Law, K-Ville, Nashville, The Return of Jezebel James, Unhitched.
NEW shows & casting
+ “The Inn”: Jerry O’Connell stars in this series about a New York hotel. The pilot is directed by Jason Bateman.
+ “Class Dismissed” (which was once “Sit Down, Shut Up”): Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Henry Winkler will voice disgruntled, dysfunctional high school faculty members in this animated comedy. Sneak Peak.
+ “Fringe”: J.J. Abrams production. Enough said. lol It’s about a female FBI agent (Australian actress Anna Torv) and an institutionalized scientist (Joshua Jackson) who investigate paranormal activity. So it’s “X-Files” meets “Bones.” Sneak Peak.
+ “Dollhouse”: Joss Whedon, another TV great, brings us a mid-season replacement that will add to the sci fi dramas. Eliza Dushku stars as human among “a group of ‘dolls’ whose personalities are rendered and then wiped clean to accomplish different assignments and tasks.” Sneak Peak.

CBS
Was in danger of being canceled, but is Returning: How I Met Your Mother, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Big Bang Theory, Rules of Engagement
Canceled: Moonlight, Shark, Welcome to the Captain, Cane, Jericho, Viva Laughlin
NEW shows & casting
+ “Worst Week”: In this British comedy remake, newcomer Kyle Bornheimer plays a nervous future son-in-law, who feels the pressure when he has to help his fiancee, played by Erinn Hayes (”Kitchen Confidential”), tell her parents that they’re getting married and she’s pregnant.
+ “Project Gary”: Comedian Jay Mohr plays a pathetic single dad who has an overbearing ex-wife played by Paula Marshall (”Cupid”). Together they attempt to have an amicable divorce as well as restart the dating game, while taking each other’s feelings into consideration. But when his wife gets engaged to their therapist, he decides to go after one of his clients, a single mother played by Jaime King (”The Class” and Sin City).

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Where Is My Favorite TV Show At?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

For a lot of us - TV shows are like important appointments. We usually don’t forget them unless something more important comes along. So in the case of the missing TV show you might be wondering if it got discontinued or if you really forgot all about it! In a lot of cases shows do get canceled. And yes, it does stink. But hey what are going to do? Call the TV channel? Put out a petition? That’s a no go! In a lot of cases your favorite show really may have gotten canceled and there is not a darn thing you can do about it - except latch yourself on to a new show! One thing I would suggest you do is to check out a few blogs for TV schedules. This will allow you to see if your show really did get canceled or if it just switched nights or times. This has happened to me a lot. It happened with CSI and I was dumbfounded as to how a show that awesome could get canceled. Here it just switched its schedule. So searching for your specific schedule would be a really smart thing to do. This one is a little outdated but nonetheless you will get an idea about what these lists look like:

MONDAY
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
8:30 How I Met Your Mother
9:00 Two and a Half Men
9:30 Worst Week
10:00 CSI: Miami

TUESDAY
8:00 NCIS
9:00 The Mentalist
10:00 Without a Trace

WEDNESDAY
8:00 The New Adventures of Old Christine
8:30 Project Gary
9:00 Criminal Minds
10:00 CSI: NY

THURSDAY
8:00 Survivor
9:00 CSI
10:00 The Eleventh Hour

FRIDAY
8:00 Ghost Whisperer
9:00 The Ex List
10:00 Numb3rs

SUNDAY
7:00 60 Minutes
8:00 The Amazing Race
9:00 Cold Case
10:00 The Unit

Another thing I would suggest doing - if you cant find your TV show is to look online and do a search. Chances are if you have a rift over why your show went missing - others will be talking about it as well. In this case you will find a website or wen page that is pretty much guaranteed to have ALL the canceled shows listed on it. So it might look something like this:

Masters Of Illusion (MNT)
Ending after one season, final episode on 5/18/2009

The Middleman (FAM)
Ending after one season, final episode on 9/1/2008

Mind Of Mencia (COM)
Ending after four seasons, final episode on 7/23/2008

Everything should be in alphabetical order, this is the easiest way to find your poor show that did or didn’t get canceled. If after all that you still cant find your show, the very last thing you can do is either visit the network online and look on their speciality TV schedule or just go ahead and email them and ask what happened to your show! They should email you back in a few days, and then you will finally know what happened! Good luck. I hope your show didn’t get canceled because that puts such a damper on things, doesn’t it?!?

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ER Versus Grey’s Anatomy - Which One’s Better?

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

I’m a long time fan of ER - I have been watching it since the very first episode in 1994. ER is an Emmy Award-winning American medical drama series created by the late novelist Michael Crichton and airing on NBC. It is set primarily in the emergency room of fictional County General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. It is produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television Production, Inc. It is probably one of the most thought provoking, action packed, funniest shows I have ever and will ever watch. So, ya I am a big ER fan. But I have also watched Grey’s Anatomy as well. Grey’s Anatomy is an American prime time medical drama. It debuted on ABC as a mid-season replacement for Boston Legal on March 27th, 2005, immediately following Desperate Housewives. The title of the show is inspired by the classic medical textbook Gray’s Anatomy.

The series revolves around Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, who began the show as a surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Both sound like awesome shows right? Well they are! As for which is better? I think that depends on you. Personally, I like ER better. But I am biased because as aforementioned I “grew up” watching ER. I went through the deaths, the leaves, and the sicknesses. Funny how much a show can mean to you, isn’t it? Maybe to some people they can disconnect themselves. But for me? Dr. Green made me cry (especially the flashbacks). It sucked when Abby decided to leave. And you always felt really bummed when you missed an eppie on accident! As for Grey’s Anatomy, you know we all love McDreamy and McSteamy, and watching all of them co-habit the hospital can just be plain hilarious. For me, watching Grey’s is like being back in high school. If that makes sense, then you know exactly where I’m coming from. And if not, then you must have skipped school a lot!

Personally, for anyone out there, I would say don’t get involved with ER. Because after many years it is finally ending! Although you could always go ahead and rent the old DVDs on Netflix or something! However, Grey’s is probably going to be around for a while! So if this is something that you like - action/comedy/drama all wrapped up into one in a hospital type show - I say Grey all the way! One really cool thing you can do to find out more about Grey’s Anatomy is to visit a few TV blogs available online. These are completely free and you can get to know all your Grey friends, who they are, where you have seen them before, show previews, etc. I highly recommend these types of sites! They can become incredibly addicting just like that of your prime time TV show addictions!

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How Can I Find Out More About Grey’s Anatomy?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

At first blush, a lot of people probably stick with the TV guide (paper). But for me? I haven’t read one of those things in forever. The only reason I buy them is for the crossword puzzle in the back. However, I do need my television fix and I do need to find out more about my addictions. For example, Grey’s Anatomy. This has become another one of the biggest prime time “ER” type shows around. In fact, I think they have the show ER to thank for their success! Enter the world of Seattle Grace Hospital, where resident physicians and interns strive to become the best surgeons in the country — but first they must tread the muddy waters of life, love and relationships. The series focuses around Meredith Grey, a surgical resident physician trying to live up to the repute of her famous mother, the brilliant Dr. Ellis Grey. After spending years taking care of her Alzheimer-stricken mother (who has since passed on) and failing to have a healthy relationship with a man, Meredith continues to try to have a committed relationship with Dr. Derek Shepard (a.k.a. McDreamy).

Sound good? It should! It’s only one of my favorites - along with millions of others. This show is awesome because not only does it have a lot of intellect but there is a lot of real feelings behind the show. Its fantasy but its reality. I mean how many of you women out there have the same problems as Meredith?!? I’m guessing a few (a lot) of you! This show truly brings a genuinely good shows to people like you and me. But if you haven’t ever watched this show and you want to know more you might have been wondering how you can find out more. In comes the television websites and blogs. These blogs can help introduce you to McDreamy and the rest of the crew over at Seattle Grace Hospital along with character and show guides, schedules, trivia and much more. I love sites like this. It can really get you in the mood for the show and it can get those of you that have never watched it - interested in watching it. Or trying it out anyway.

You can also watch video previews. These previews are small little “clip its” of the show. This way you can also get an idea about the show and what goes on in the show. These aren’t crappy little videos either. They are really high quality - some of the best I have ever seen. So, if you want to know more about Grey’s Anatomy or you think you might be interested in getting to know the show a little more? These are the best sites for you to check out. Very user-friendly (easy to find what you are looking for), very informative and very fun! I know I could spend hours on sites such as these!

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