We watch “V” as a group every week. The ratings are just starting to pick up. I hope ABC is smart enough to go another couple of seasons with the hit remake of the 80s phenomenon.

Check out “V” on Tuesdays 10e | 9c

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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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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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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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ABC Television Com has plenty of info on many quality programs. The Lost Series (Wednesdays 9/8c) is just one of many shows on ABC that is likable. This show grows in intensity with each episode and always has something new to offer for your viewing pleasure. Island castaways deep in the South Pacific continue persisting in their agendas to find a way off the island and back to society. After their jet crashed on the way from Sydney, Australia to L.A., this drama has been steeped in strangeness and wonder. The Lost crew includes Naveen Andrews (Sayid), an Iraqi veteran, rogue Evangeline Lilly (Kate), simple Jorge Garcia (Hurley), sexy yet hate-able Josh Holloway (Sawyer), lovely Emilie De Ravin (Claire), and beloved leader Matthew Fox (Jack). Mother-to-be Yunjin Kim (Sun), ex-musician Dominic Monaghan (Charlie), islander Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet), boat wreckage survivor Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), father-to-be Daniel Dae Kim (Jin), enemy Michael Emerson (Ben), and the unique Terry O’Quinn (Locke) also invest their talents.

If you prefer real life action, perhaps you might like ‘Homeland Security USA’ which targets America’s borders as well as the Department of Homeland Security to give us a gander into the work that they do and the technology that is used in law enforcement to keep our country safe. This series takes cameras into never seen before areas and situations creating a powerful portrayal of unforgettable moments in history that are dramatic, emotional and sometimes humorous. It includes everything from checking visitors’ passports to vetting adoption papers. They intercept undocumented immigrants, drugs and various contraband from coming into our country as well as potential terrorists attempting to cross our borders. Maybe you enjoy watching the massively popular ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ which follows Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and her sister Chyler Leigh (Lexie) at Seattle Grace Hospital. Katherine Heigl (”Izzie”), Sandra Oh (Cristina), Sara Ramirez (Callie), Chandra Wilson (Miranda), Patrick Dempsey (Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd), Justin Chambers (Alex), T.R. Knight (George), James Pickens, Jr. (Richard), Eric Dane (Mark “McSteamy” Sloan), and Kevin McKidd (Owen) are hospital co-workers who have many interesting relationships.

If you’re not a Grey’s regular, it’s on Thursdays @ 9/8c. ‘Private Practice’, a spin-off of character Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery is on afterwards (Thursday 10/9c.) Kate Walsh returns as a resident surgeon along with a hot mess of diverse staff that work at Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Charlotte King (actress KaDee Strickland), Dr. Sam Bennett (actor Taye Diggs), and Dr. Cooper Freedman (actor Paul Adelstein) round out the medical faculty as does Dr. Violet Turner (actress Amy Brenneman) , Dr. Pete Wilder (actor Tim Daly) , Dr. Naomi Bennett (actress Audra McDonald), and William Dell Parker (actor Chris Lowell). There are so many abc com tv shows that are worth previewing and investigating and it saves your time, energy and money to think ahead and research them while you have a few moments to spare.

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Well that’s not necessarily true. While you can catch up on all the shows you missed this year, the summer isn’t just for repeats like a lot of people think. There are also a ton of NEW shows that are coming on as well. Some of these shows can be found below. Most of them are going to be on the main channels like FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS and the like. But some of them may be on other channels as well. One thing I would suggest doing is checking out some of the TV channel guides that are available right online. You can find out anything about any show that you ever wanted to! These are easy to use and you can see all the new shows that are coming around during the summer schedule.

The Listener — In this one-hour drama, Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, “The Runaway”) is a 24-year-old paramedic living with a secret: he can read people’s minds. This telepathic procedural takes viewers into the heart of a tortured hero who struggles to solve crimes with his unique gift. Week-to-week, “The Listener” balances high-stakes drama with irreverent humor and sends Toby on an intellectual and emotional adventure. Ennis Esmer (”The Path to 9/11″) also stars. “The Listener” is a production of Program Partners and Shaftesbury Films. The executive producers are Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Michael Amo, Russ Cochrane, Glen Davis and Bill Laurin.

Kings - This is an inspiring exploration of the timeless David vs. Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan, “Resident Evil: Extinction”), a brave young soldier, rescues the king’s (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, “Deadwood”) son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. Suddenly, David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women — including the king’s daughter. When he’s promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall.

Chopping Block - It’s time to sharpen your knives! It’s not just about the meal, it’s about the business of food. From the producers of “Hell’s Kitchen,” original rock-star chef Marco Pierre White comes to America to host the ultimate food fight on NBC — a new reality competition set in the high-drama, high-stakes world of New York City restaurants. The cooks are given a grilling over the course of the series. The teams, which are made up of couples, will be tested in challenges that vary from having less than a week to design and revamp a restaurant space to planning a menu and creating a signature dish. The winning couple will get a chance to have their dreams come true — opening their very own restaurant in Manhattan. The series is produced by Granada America.”

Shark Taggers - From creator/executive producer Thom Beers (”Deadliest Catch,” “Ice Road Truckers”) and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, “Shark Taggers” is a one-hour reality series that follows daring marine biologists as they track down the ocean’s top predators and hand-tag them with cutting-edge satellite transmitters or investigate bull sharks’ sudden attacks on surfers. The series is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.”

Americas Toughest Jobs - From creator/executive producer Thom Beers (”Deadliest Catch,” “Ice Road Truckers”) and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, “America’s Toughest Jobs” is a new extreme competition series that will test 12 people who venture out of their safe, comfortable careers and are injected into some of the most challenging, dangerous and demanding jobs on earth. From logging high in the Oregon Forest to oil drilling on the Texas range, or from driving icy roads to extreme fishing — each job requires guts and stamina, and they’ll have to live up to the same standards as the pros. In the end, their new boss and co-workers will determine success or failure, and those who don’t make the grade get sent home.

Don’t get me wrong. I love watching all the CSIs I missed. But if you want to watch something new and put a little spice in your life, the above-mentioned shows should do it up for you. And if not? Well, check out the schedules like I suggested. I’m sure you can find something to watch or something for you and your family! Have a go at it and see what you can find. Watching TV doesn’t have to be bland, kick it up a notch!

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The ABC channel has always been one of my favorites for getting tidbits of gossip about all of the Hollywood elite as well as upcoming stars. ABC 24 hours a day seven days a week hosts plenty of entertainment industry news shows and various snippets of media frenzy. The good, bad and ugly are magnified scrupulously. I like watching Entertainment Tonight whenever I can because Mary Hart and Mark Steines create a media infused hot mess of drama as well as follow up on stars and their stories along with their many co-correspondents. E.T. is the most watched entertainment news program worldwide and has gathered great acclaim to make it one of the best news-magazines in the entire world. They always have the inside scoop on what is going on and provide a ton of info on TV shows, movie blockbuster premiere information, vocalists, musicians, actors and actresses. The trendsetters and misfits alike are focused on, providing glimpses into modeling and the fashion designing arena.

I keep tabs also by watching Access Hollywood. Hosted by Nancy O’Dell and Billy Bush, this show provides exposures, fashion hits and misses and provides the latest juicy gossip. TV, movies and music are all totally covered by this program. Access Hollywood’s famous correspondents Maria Menounos, Tony Potts, and Shaun Robinson are always covering every aspect of the entertainment world. Whether it’s about DJ AM, Tyra Banks, Kelly Clarkson, Victoria Beckham, J-Lo or Steve-O, they’ve always got the goods on everyone in H-town! Fashion and fame are always at the center of attention with every special, in-depth breaking news story. The View is another candid infusion of pop culture that I enjoy watching. Weekdays at 11am/10c, these women laugh and chat with plenty of spectacular guests.

The ethereal magnetism of Barbara Walters, blunt honesty of Whoopi Goldberg, the sweetly endearing Sherri Shepherd, straight up notes of Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the camaraderie of Joy Behar mix up into a concoction of delight. Weeknights at 12:05/11:05c, Jimmy Kimmel Live keeps me howling and has a vivacious cast as well as superbly crafted hilarious interviews and new and old musical guests. With ABC’s entertainment show line up there’s always something to reminisce about and share with my friends later or snicker about when I’m reminded of a joke or funny coincidence. It helps pass the time at work sometimes to tell a joke or two and Jimmy’s show has a deviously impeccable array that make the day go by a lot faster. These shows all provide a high quality experience of the entertainment industry as well as a healthy dose of laughter. Why not watch yourself and see why so many are hooked on ABC for their professional yet zany and ingenious programs?

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