TV Preview Podcast: ‘Temple Grandin’
Each week, The Oklahoman TV Editor Penny Soldan hosts an audio podcast discussing an upcoming TV premiere.
This week’s premiere is the new HBO original movie “Temple Grandin” premiering at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.
To hear her discussion with Melissa Hayer, assistant news research editor for The Oklahoman, click arrow below.
Pictured above: The real Temple Grandin with actress Claire Danes, who portrays her in the HBO movie “Temple Grandin.” (HBO Photo)
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Happy Birthday, Joey Fatone
Jan. 28, 2010 – Joseph Anthony Fatone Jr., who finished second on Season 4 of “Dancing With the Stars” (with partner Kym Johnson), turns 33 today.
He will co-host the TV Guide Channels coverage of the Screen Actors Guild Awards (Sunday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.), the Grammy Awards (Sunday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.) and the Academy Awards (Sunday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.).
His first acting role was as an extra in the 1993 movie “Matinee.” He was 16.
Best wishes to Joey and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Joey Fatone and Lisa Rinna arrive at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello).
Top 55 TV Programs for Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2010
Sunday’s Oklahoman, which includes TV Week, hits the newsstands in the Oklahoma City area on Saturday afternoon. And it arrives at the doorstep (or hopefully nearby) early Sunday morning.
But for those who can’t wait to begin planning the upcoming week around the best TV has to offer, here is a sneak peek at programs worth watching the week of Jan. 31:
NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)
SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2010
◊“The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards” (7 p.m. on CBS): Festivities at Staples Center in Los Angeles honor the year’s best in music. Ten-time Grammy winner Beyonce, who leads the field this year with 10 new nominations, is scheduled to perform, along with the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell and Taylor Swift. Oklahoma nominees include Carrie Underwood, Kings of Leon, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Charlie Wilson, Tom Paxton, Mason Williams and Miranda Lambert.
◊“Camp Woodward” (7 p.m. on Fuel TV): The series, returning for its third season, follows two teenage skaters and one young BMXer—Sean, Zane and Jovon—as they leave their homes and families for the summer and head off to Pennylvania’s Camp Woodward, the largest action sports facility in the world.
◊“Live at the Grammy Awards With Carrie Ann & Chris” (5 p.m. on TV Guide Network): Carrie Ann Inaba (“Dancing With the Stars”) and Chris Harrison (“The Bachelor”) co-host the red carpet event that will feature interviews with nominees attending the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
◊“Desperate Housewives” (8 p.m. on ABC): Gaby and Angie challenge each other’s parenting skills, Susan befriends a stripper (Julie Benz, “Dexter”) and takes her under her wing, Lynette and Tom argue the merits of their new therapist, and a concerned Bree keeps a watchful eye on Orson for fear he may take his own life.
◊“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): Celebrity volunteers Jewel (“Nashville Star”) and Ty Murray (“Dancing Wih the Stars”) join the team in Davidson County, NC, to help a teacher who is battling stage-four cancer while her husband struggles to keep their home livable for their family.
◊“Fair Game?” (6 p.m. on TV One): This documentary directed by Mario Van Peebles (“All My Children”) asks the question, “Are we in fact in a post-racial era?,” and dissects that question. Adding their voices to the discussion are celebrities Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Ice Cube, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Lou Gossett Jr. and Jamie Foxx.
◊“A Family is a Family is a Family: A Rosie O’Donnell Celebration” (6 p.m. on HBO): This special offers a portrait of the diversity of families today that challenges stereotypes, highlighting same-sex parents, mixed-heritage families, single parents and stories of adoption. Children speak from the heart about parents, siblings, marriage and love.
◊“Larry the Cable Guy: Tailgate Party” (8 p.m. on Comedy Central): Filmed in front of more than 50,000 people at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Larry The Cable Guy performs a truckload of new material about TV, hot dogs and buying in bulk.
◊“Masterpiece Classic” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): In part two of Jane Austen’s “Emma,” Emma (Romola Garai) suspects that her old friend, confirmed bachelor Mr. Knightley (Jonny Lee Miller, “Eli Stone”), may be secretly wooing Jane Fairfax (Laura Pyper).
◊“Nature” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): In the landscape of the Balkans live wild animals that have all but vanished from the rest of Europe. This is a wild inaccessible place that belongs more to myth than reality.
◊“SNL Presents: Sports All-Stars” (8 p.m. on NBC): This two-hour special will be hosted by Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte in character as “ESPN Classic Commentators” Pete Twinkle and Greg Stink. It will highlight “Saturday Night Live” appearances by athletes such as Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and Charles Barkley.
MONDAY, FEB. 1, 2010
◊“Blindsight” (7 p.m. on Documentary Channel): Thid documentary captures the courageous journey of six blind Tibetan teenagers as they hike up a 23,000 foot mountain in the Himalayas.
◊“Blood, Sweat & T-Shirts” (9 p.m. on Planet Green): This new series follows a group of fashion fanatics who swap shopping for the backstreets of India to live and work like the people who make the clothes they wear.
◊“Chuck” (7 p.m. on NBC): Chuck juggles his two loves as he trains new Nerd Herder Hannah (Kristin Kreuk, “Smallville”) and gets his very own asset who is caught up with The Ring.
“CSI: Miami” (9 p.m. on CBS): The CSIs have 24 hours to find out if a man on death row (Anthony Michael Hall, “The Dead Zone”) is truly guilty, and Eric Delko returns to work the case.
◊“Greek” (9 p.m. on ABC Family): Hoping to boost morale and her marketing major, Ashleigh enlists Rusty and Dale in a philanthropic “Geek Auction,” but it’s up to Casey to play dirty to save the ZBZ sorority girls, their house and their Greek rank. Martha MacIsaac (“Superbad”) guest stars.
◊“Heroes” (8 p.m. on NBC): At the carnival, Samuel reveals H.R.G.’s secret past in order to bring Claire to his side. Meanwhile, Lauren (Elizabeth Rohm, “Law & Order”) makes a bold move to put a stop to Samuel.
◊“House” (7 p.m. on Fox): House and the team rush to treat an ailing college football star in time for the patient to compete in NFL tryouts. Meanwhile, Foreman’s brother Marcus (Orlando Jones, “Mad TV”) makes a surprise visit to the hospital.
◊“How I Met Your Mother” (7 p.m. on CBS): When Barney is about to complete the perfect week, the gang roots him on in order to forget about their own miserable week. CBS Sports Broadcaster Jim Nantz and 2009 World Champion New York Yankee Nick Swisher guest star as themselves.
◊“Kell on Earth” (9 p.m. on Bravo): This new series focuses on public relations guru Kelly Cutrone as she balances running her wildly successful fashion PR company, People’s Revolution, juggling Fashion Weeks in New York and London, with being a single mother and one of New York’s most notable women about town.
◊“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (8 p.m. on Logo): The stakes, wigs and heels are higher host as RuPaul searches to crown “America’s Next Drag Superstar.”Celebrity judges for Season 2 include Kathy Griffin, Cloris Leachman, Debbie Reynolds, Tatum O’Neal and Kathy Najimy.
◊“The Secret Diary of a Call Girl” (9 p.m. on Showtime): In the Season 3 premiere, Belle’s life is getting more complicated as she tries to juggle three different identities – an escort, an author, and Hannah, the real girl.
◊“Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular” (5 p.m. on Hallmark Channel): Olympic Champions Peggy Fleming (skating) and Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci (gymnastics) host this two-hour special. Pop superstar Ashley Tisdale and her band will perform as 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic skating contenders Elvis Stojko, Todd Eldredge and Emily Hughes perform along with 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic gymnastic champions Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin.
◊“Worst Cooks in America” (9 p.m. on Food Network): The remaining two recruits must prepare a three-course meal for food critics.
◊“X-Play” (5 p.m. on G4): This video game series hosted by Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb celebrates its 1000th episode with a retrospective of the series’ greatest moments, new interviews with celebrity guests and surprise sketches.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2, 2010
◊“American Idol” (7 p.m. on Fox): Guest judge Victoria Beckham (“Spice World”) helps Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi critique the talent at the Denver auditions.
◊“Austin Stevens Adventures” (9 p.m. on HDNet): In this new series, wildlife photographer Austin Stevens’ search for the world’s most fascinating animals takes him around the glove and through the toughest terrain on the planet.
◊“Frontline” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): The new installment “Digital Nation” maps the critical ways that technology is transforming us, and what we may be learning about ourselves in the process. Is it possible to multitask well? What are the real-world effects of virtual reality? And what is the appropriate use of digital technology in the classroom?
◊“The Biggest Loser” (7 p.m. on NBC): This week, contestants are surprised by the return of the blue and yellow teams, who were sent home after the first challenge of the season. Now they’re back, 30 days later, to weigh in and try to earn a spot back on the ranch.
◊“The Good Wife” (9 p.m. on CBS): Tensions are high as Peter’s appeal trial begins and Alicia defends a wealthy client in civil court whose innocence she doubts, even after he’s found not guilty in criminal court of murdering his wife. Meryl Streep’s daughter, Mamie Gummer (“John Adams”) guest stars as bumbling prosecutor Nancy Crozier.
◊“Independent Lens” (10 p.m. on OETA-13): Incorporating interviews, animation and recordings, the documemtary “Herskovits at the Heart of Blackness” explores the writings of Jewish anthropologist Melville Herskovits, who challenged popular assumptions about race and culture.
◊“Lost” (8 p.m. on ABC): In the two-hour Season 6 premiere, the aftermath from the detonation of the hydrogen bomb is revealed.
◊“Lost: Final Chapter” (7 p.m. on ABC): This special will take a look at the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, the mysteries of the island, its inhabitants, the Oceanic 6, the violent shifts through time on the island and the detonation of the hydrogen bomb. It will also delve into some of the questions that have been answered, and those that still remain a mystery.
◊“NCIS” (7 p.m. on CBS): The team finds themselves in a race against time when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a “dirty bomb” in the D.C. area. Rena Sofer (“General Hospital”) reprises her role as attorney Margaret Allison Hart.
◊“Nova” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): This installment focuses on a new generation of archeologists as they probe areas of Machu Picchu in the Western hemisphere that haven’t been touched since the time of the Incas.
◊“Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal” (8 p.m. on A&E): In the Season 2 finale, three girls are overwhelmed by the spirits that come asking for their help.
◊“Teen Mom Finale Special: Check-Up with Dr. Drew” (9 p.m. on MTV): Dr. Drew Pinsky catches up with the cast of “Teen Mom” to reflect on the struggles of their first year of motherhood and reveal what’s happened since.
◊“White Collar” (9 p.m. on USA Network): When June’s niece suffers renal trauma, Neal stumbles upon a cruel scheme to harvest human organs and brings the case to Peter. Diahann Carroll (“Julia”) guest stars.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 2010
◊“American Greed” (8 p.m. on CNBC): Season 4 opens with “Suicide is Painless,” in which fugitive fund manager Sam Israel fakes his own death to escape justice.
◊“Criminal Minds” (8 p.m. on CBS): The Behavioral Analysis Unit follows the mental decline of a con artist whose schemes have become so complicated that he begins to eliminate the people involved in them. David Eigenberg (“Sex and the City”) and Annabeth Gish (“The West Wing”) guest star.
◊“CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): When a young woman’s body is found in Central Park, drained of blood and missing part of her ear, the CSIs jumpstart an investigation that takes them into the dark and mysterious subculture of vampirism. Michael Graziadei (“The Young and the Restless”) and Finola Hughes (“General Hospital”) guest star.
◊“Launch My Line” (8 p.m. on Bravo): A Grammy-winning entertainer stops by for a surprise visit and the designers are inspired to oull out all the stops to impress the judges on the Season 1 finale.
◊“Leverage” (9 p.m. on TNT): The team goes after a con man (Luke Perry, “Jeremiah”) masquerading as a psychic medium in order to drain the life savings of his bereaved clients.
◊“Living With Ed” (8 p.m. on Planet Green): In the Season 3 finale, environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. (“Gary Unmarried”) declares that he’s not going anywhere for vacation this year, and instead plans a staycation in Los Angeles that includes planting trees at a local elementary school and helping Daryl Hannah (“Splash”) convert her car to run on alcohol.
◊“Man v. Food Live” (8 p.m. on Travel Channel): Host Adam Richman heads to Miami, Fla. for a two-hour event leading up to Super Bowl weekend. Spectators will cheer on Richman as he attempts Shula’s 48 oz. Steak Challenge — in real time — in hopes of being inducted into the exclusive 48oz.Club. ThE popular South Florida steakhouse was founded by Don Shula, the winningest Coach in NFL history.
◊“Mercy” (7 p.m. on NBC): Mercy staffers are jolted by the arrival of Dr. Joe Briggs (James Van Der Beek, “Dawson’s Creek”), the arrogant new head of ICU with whom Veronica promptly locks horns.
◊“Modern Family” (8 p.m. on ABC): Claire feels inadequate when her old friend Valerie (Minnie Driver, “The Riches”) visits and is nothing like Claire remembered.
◊“Psych” (9 p.m. on USA Network): When Shawn and Gus join Gus’ new girlfriend on a rafting trip, a member of the group goes overboard. And Shawn realizes that it was no accident. Sarah Shahi (“The L Word”) and Stacey Keibler (“Dancing With the Stars”) guest star.
◊“Shear Genius” (9 p.m. on Bravo): International model and handbag designer Camila Alves is the new host of the hair-styling competition show. Season 3 also features new series judge Jonathan Antin (“Blow Out”) and stylist Orlando Pita, who adds his voice of expertise as mentor to the contestants.
◊“Steven Seagal Lawman” (9 p.m. on A&E): In the Season 1 finale, the night starts off badly as Deputy Chief Steven Seagal and his team rish to the scene of a man killed by a drive-by shooting.
◊“Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials 2010″ (7 p.m. on CBS): Get a sneak peek at some of this year’s highly-anticipated Super Bowl commercials in this special hosted by Jim Nantz (“NFL on CBS”) and Lara Spencer (“The Insider”). The best Super Bowl commercials from the past decade will also be featured, with viewers voting on the top commercial spot as this special is airing.
◊“Ugly Betty” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Betty receives an award for her blog, which causes tension between her and Daniel. Kristen Johnston (“3rd Rock from the Sun”) guest stars.
◊“Ultimate Wedding Guide” (7 p.m. on FLN): Follow several brides-to-be as they check off items on their wedding at-home lists with the advice of experts who have smart tips and tricks for every budget.
◊“Underbelly” (9 p.m. on DirecTV’s 101 Network): This award-winning Australian crime-drama series based on true events offers a shocking portrayal of the violent, drug-fueled Australian underworld from the 1970s through the early 2000s.
◊“The Woman Who Stops Traffic” (7 p.m. on Planet Green): In this new series, professional trouble-shooter Kris Murrin is on a mission to stop traffic for one day in three of England’s most congested locations. She wants to show that even the hardest habits can be changed with the right motivation.
THURSDAY, FEB. 4, 2010
◊“30 Rock” (8:30 p.m. on NBC): Jenna Maroney turns to Jack Donaghy for help with her mother, Verna (Jan Hooks, “Designing Women”), who has come to visit.
◊“Bones” (7 p.m. on Fox): Brennan and Booth investigate a set of disfigured remains allegorizing biblical text. As they acquire more information about the victim, a former patient of Dr. Adam Copeland (Joshua Malina, “The West Wing”) at Havenhurst Sanitarium, they are confronted with suspects who are hard to characterize as either good or evil.
◊“Fringe” (8 p.m. on Fox): A Manhattan office building is rattled to its core, leaving only one survivor, who is examined by the Fringe team.
◊“Gallery” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): The local arts and culture series profiles state art maven Laura Warriner, who asked 50 Oklahoma artists to design functional furniture for an entire house. This installment follows the artists through the process to reveal the ultimate in creative home furnishings.
◊“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m. on ABC): As Derek begins his role as interim chief, he faces a potential lawsuit when Bailey and Meredith’s patient awakens from anesthesia mid-surgery. Kim Raver (“Lipstick Jungle”) guest stars.
◊“Important Things With Demetri Martin” (9 p.m. on Comedy Central): Back for a second season is Demetri Martin, who mixes stand-up comedy, sketches, animation, studio bits and music to explore one “important thing” per episode.
◊“The Office” (8 p.m. on NBC): When Sabre comes in to take over Dunder Mifflin, Michael struggles to accept Sabre’s new policies. Kathy Bates (“The Blind Side”) guest stars.
◊“Parks and Recreation” (7:30 p.m. on NBC): The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to seel energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Justin Theroux (“Tropic Thunder”) guest stars.
◊“Private Practice” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Sam is dealt another blow when he finds out Dink’s intent to marry Maya, and the rest of the gang runs an intervention on a still distant Naomi. Rosanna Arquette (“Desperately Seeking Susan”) guest stars.
◊“The Sarah Silverman Program” (9:30 p.m. on Comedy Central): Sarah Silverman returns for a third season as a character whose absurd daily life is told through narrative and an occasional song. In the premiere episode, Sarah’s sister (played by real-life sister Laura Silverman) wants her to start taking responsibilities for her life.
◊“Surviving Survivor” (7 p.m. on CBS): Revisit some of the greatest moments in “Survivor” history and follow up on some of the most memorable castaways. The special also offers a sneak peek at thre new “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” that premieres Feb. 11.
◊“The Vampire Diaries” (7 p.m. on CW): In flashbacks, Stefan and Damon recall the long-ago actions taken by townspeople including their father, Guiseppe Salvatore (James Remar, “Dexter”), and Pearl (Kelly Hu, “Army Wives”).
◊“Why We Laugh” (7 p.m. on Showtime): From the blackface era of Bert Williams to the current in-your-face style of Katt Williams, host Robert Townsend (“The Parent ‘Hood”) polls a diverse roster of comics, scholars and cultural critics on how black comedy has shaped American from the late 1800s to today.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5, 2010
◊“America’s Small Town Secrets” (8 p.m. on Investigation Discovery): This new series exposes crimes that happened in some of the most quaint, tucked away corners of the U.S. Each episode centers on an incident that destroyed the calm of a small town, places where these murders will be talked about for decades.
◊“Big Time Rush” (7:30 p.m. on Nickelodeon): The guys all chase the same girl, causing problems in the band for the first time. Lorenzo Lamas (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) guest stars as the kooky Dr. Hollywood who has to treat James when he has a mysterious allergic attack.
◊“The Edge of Never” (7 p.m. on Showtime): This documentary takes viewers on a ski trip to some of the most dangerous mountains in the world. It also eavesdrops on intimate moments of a boy on the eve of his greatest challenge.
◊“Living With the Dead” (9 p.m. on Investigation Discovery): In this new series, Britain’s most haunted houses go under the spotlight as a crack team of psychics goes face to face with the evil that lurks within these homes.
◊“Man Caves” (8 p.m. on DIY): Hosts Tony “Goose” Siragusa and licensed contractor Jason Cameron travel to Milford, Conn., to help sports broadcaster Dan Patrick renovate an old loft space into the ultimate “TV Studio Man Cave” for the launch of his new daily DirecTV series “The Dan Patrick Show.”
◊“Medium” (8 p.m. on CBS): Allison must figure out why she keeps seeing the face of one man in the faces of other people in her daily life, including that of her husband, Joe. Diedrich Bader (“The Drew Carey Show”) guest stars.
◊“NUMB3RS” (9 p.m. on CBS): The team gets a taste of the limelight when they search for jewels worth millions that have been stolen during an awards show broadcast. Marilu Henner (“Taxi”) and William Katt (“The Greatest American Hero”) guest star.
◊“Smallville” (7 p.m. on CW): A man named tracks down and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. Meanwhile, Lois receives a package from a mysterious agency called Checkmate, run by Amanda Waller (Pam Grier, “The L Word”).
SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 2010
◊“AKC/Eukanuba National Championship” (7 p.m. on Animal Planet): This year’s event celebrates the American Kennel Club’s 125th anniversary with a record-setting turnout of the best and most beautiful dongs the sport has to offer. Thousands of canines will compete, but only one will come away with “best in show” honor that comes with a $50,000 grand prize.
◊“Down Home With the Neelys” (10 a.m. on Food Network): In the Season 7 premiere, the Neelys demonstrate how to make the most of any lunch break with a few delectable dishes.
◊“Fourth Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl” (1:30 p.m. on DirecTV’s 101 Network): Facing off in a no-holds-barred flag football game airing live from Miami’s South Beach will be celebrities Taylor Lautner (“The Twilight Saga: New Moon”), Chace Crawford (“Gossip Girl”), Kevin Dillon (“Entourage”), Christian Slater (“The Forgotten”) and Guy Fieri (“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”) and NFL players Eli Manning, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Merill Hoge, Daryl Johnston, Eddie George and Mark Schlererth. After the game, the All American Rejects (rock band from Stillwater) will give a live concert.
◊“Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America” (8:30 p.m. on VH1): Terrence Howard (“Street Time”) narrates this documentary that celebrates the show’s impact on pop culture, music, dance and fashion. It also features an original score by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots, as well as behind-the-scene stories from the people who lived the “Soul Train” movement, including the cast, crew, and dancers.
◊“The Suze Orman Show” (8 p.m. on CNBC): Financial consultant Suze Orman takes calls concerning the best way to fund a retirement for a stay-at-home mom and what to do when your spouse controls all the money.
◊“Temple Grandin” (7 p.m. on HBO): This fact-based film stars Golden Globe winner Claire Danes (“Shop Girl”) in the title role as a young woman who overcame the personal challenges of autism to become a successful author, animal scientist and autism advocate.
–Penny TV
Bid on TV memorabilia in the SAG online auction
Holly Hunter has autographed
a “Saving Grace” poster, and it will go to the highest bidder.
So will scripts autographed by the cast of “Modern Family,” “The Good Wife” and “30 Rock.” And fans of “Glee” can bid on an autographed lyric sheet or sheet music.
These items along with 45 more are being auctioned online at www.sagawards.org/auction. Bidding on the items ends Friday afternoon.
Other items featured in the Screen Actors Guild Awards online auction include:
• “An Education” screenplay autographed by Lone Scherfig, Carey Mulligan and Nick Hornby
• Betty White Memorabilia: “Here We Go Again” book, Life Achievement Photo and Screen Actor Magazine, all signed by Betty White
• “Crazy Heart” Special Edition Photo book autographed by Jeff Bridges. (1 of 1500)
• “Curb Your Enthusiasm” box set DVD’s seasons 1-6, t-shirt, sweatshirt and hat
• “Dexter” Memorabilia Gift bag including Bobbleheads, Figurines, Coasters, Season DVDs, Dexter Cap
• “E! News” set visit for two people
• “Extra” Set visit and gift basket
• “Georgia O’Keeffe” Set Props including Shabby Chic Porcelain Serving Dishes, Retro orange and green ceramic jewelry box, Classic hand-painted and polished wood jewelry box, Leaf-detailed Iron chest, Hand painted Bird chest with Wrought Iron tray, and Vintage Mini-Traveler’s Trunk with detailed wooden serving tray
• “Grey Gardens” DVD and frame of East Hampton estate
• “Inglourious Basterds” poster signed by Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent, Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Rod Taylor, Christoph Waltz and Quentin Tarantino
• “Law & Order, SVU” T-shirt and cap, photo signed by Christopher Meloni and nominee Mariska Hargitay. The script is signed by Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Tamara Tunie, Dann Florek, and Ice T
• “Major League: Back to the Minors” poster autographed by Scott Bakula
• “Medium’s” script of the pilot, DVD set of the 3rd season and photo all signed by Patricia Arquette. She will also leave a personal voice recorded message to the winner.
• “Necessary Roughness” photo and college football signed by Scott Bakula
• “Nine” Autographed Posters by Nicole Kidman, Fergie, Penelope Cruz and director Rob Marshall
• “Poltergeist” Movie poster signed by JoBeth Williams (poster is 11×17)
• Shelley Fabares memorabilia including autographed posters of “Spin Out” “Girl Happy” & “Clambake” and her hit record “Johnny Angel”
• “Star Trek” DVD autographed by writers Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
• “True Blood” swag including poster signed by Anna Paquin, the complete Season 1 DVD, hat and Merlotte’s Bar & Grill t-shirt
Lots of great TV memorabilia for a good cause. Proceeds from the auction benefit Screen Actors Guild Foundation programs that provide emergency relief to members in economic distress, video and audio preservation, scholarships for performers and their children and emergency funds for members with catastrophic illnesses.
–Penny TV
Big week for Oklahoma’s ‘Biggest Loser’ contenders
Daris and Cheryl George from Ardmore had a good Week 4 on “The Biggest Loser” (Jan. 26 on NBC).
Both dropped six pounds to reach milestones. Daris’ weight loss put him below 300 pounds for the first time since high school, while Cheryl’s total took her below the 200-pound mark.
“I remember the day I hit 300, and I cried,” said Daris, who finished the week at 295 pounds and has lost 51 pounds so far. “I thought I hit the point of no return. So I’m ready to get rid of it.”
Cheryl finished the week at 197 pounds and has lost 30 pounds.
And their combined weight loss percentage of 2.38 kept them above the yellow line and on “The Biggest Loser” campus for another week.
Hopefully they will enjoy more milestones during their time on the weight-loss competition show.
–Penny TV
Week-by-Week for Daris George
••Week 1 — dropped 29 pounds (went from 346 to 317)
••Week 2 — dropped 7 pounds (went from 317 to 310)
••Week 3 — dropped 9 pounds (went from 310 to 301)
••Week 4 — dropped 6 pounds (went from 301 to 295)
Week-by-Week for Cheryl George
••Week 1 — dropped 14 pounds (went from 227 to 213)
••Week 2 — dropped 3 pounds (went from 213 to 210)
••Week 3 — dropped 7 pounds (went from 210 to 203)
••Week 4 — dropped 6 pounds (went from 203 to 197)
Pictured above: THE BIGGEST LOSER — Episode 904 — Cheryl and Daris George — Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC
ABC and CafePress team up to allow TV fans to design and sell authorized show merchandise
"Desperate Housewives" cast - ABC Photo
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ABC:
ABC Entertainment Group and CafePress, the online epicenter for user-designed apparel and gifts, have announced a licensing agreement that allows TV fans to design and sell authorized show merchandise.
Fans of the hit ABC shows – “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives”, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scrubs” and “Schoolhouse Rock” along with “Legend of the Seeker” (from ABC Studios) – can unleash their creativity to design custom apparel and gifts by following the official guidelines.
Fans can visit CafePress.com to create products and purchase merchandise designed by other fans fully encompassing fan engagement within this merchandise platform.
In addition, CafePress will be launching a shop featuring official “Schoolhouse Rock” merchandise.
“These days, fans have more and more ways to engage with their favorite brands, be it through online fan sites, social media networks or blogs. CafePress takes fan engagement to the next level by mobilizing a community’s passion to create a marketplace of tangible, unique products,” comments CafePress Vice President of Marketing Amy Maniatis. “Through our licensing arrangement with ABC, we’re able to engage top fan communities that are passionate about popular shows like Lost and Grey’s Anatomy to create merchandise that can be inspiring, personalized and often insightful.”
“Each week our dedicated ABC viewers tune in to follow the latest twists and turns of the Oceanic 815 survivors or to hear the latest gossip on Wisteria Lane,” comments ABC Entertainment Group Vice President of Business Planning and Development Mia Rondinella, “Through our innovative relationship with CafePress, we’re able to reward our viewers with a wholly unique and personal way to engage with the ABC shows and characters that they love. We value our fans immensely. Providing them with new and exciting ways to further express and share their passion for our shows is very important to us.”
Fans can learn more about getting started on their own merchandise designs by visiting:
• Lost, click here
• Desperate Housewives, click here
• Grey’s Anatomy, click here
• Scrubs, click here
• Legend Of the Seeker, click here
• Schoolhouse Rock, click here
“Desperate Housewives” cast, pictured above, from left: Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher and Dana Delany – ABC Photo
Top 50 Talk Show Guests on TV (Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2010)
Wednesday is when The
Oklahoman posts a list of all the guests (and all the topics) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are 50 (or more) of the best guests appearing on talk shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2010). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/entertainment/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
BEST GUESTS
••Jessica Alba (“The Killer Inside Me”), Feb. 3 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Anthony Anderson (“Law & Order”), Jan. 29 on “The Martha Stewart Show” and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Will Arnett (“When in Rome”), Jan. 28 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Christine Baranski (“The Good Wife”), Jan. 29 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Kristen Bell (“When in Rome”), Jan. 29 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Beyoncé (“Obsessed”), Jan. 28 on “The Early Show”
••Matthew Bomer (“White Collar”), Jan. 29 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Wayne Brady (“Let’s Make a Deal”), Jan. 28 on “The Tyra Show”
••Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”), Feb. 2 on “The View”
••Jessica Capshaw (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Feb. 2 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Elisha Cuthbert (“24″), Jan. 28 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Kelly Cutrone (“Kell on Earth”), Feb. 1 on “Today”
••Josh Duhamel (“When in Rome”), Jan. 29 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Matthew Fox (“Lost”), Feb. 1 on “Late Show With David Letterman”; Feb. 2 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Tim Hasselbeck (“SportsCenter”), Jan. 28 on “The View”
••Jon Heder (“When in Rome”), Jan. 29 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Brooke Hogan (“Brooke Knows Best”), Jan. 28 on “The Tyra Show”
••Charlie Hunnam (“Sons of Anarchy”), Jan. 29 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Chris Kattan (“The Middle”), Jan. 28 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Ashton Kutcher (“Valentine’s Day”), Feb. 2 on “The View”
••Nick Lachey (“Rise”), Jan. 28 on “Rachael Ray”
••LL Cool J (“NCIS: Los Angeles”), Feb. 2 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Mario Lopez (“Nip/Tuck”), Jan. 28 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Ludacris (“Gamer”), Jan. 28 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Howie Mandel (“America’s Got Talent”), Jan. 29 on “The Jay Leno Show”
••Barry Manilow (“Cranberry Christmas”), Jan. 29 on “Rachael Ray”
••Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”), Feb. 1 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Julianne Moore (“The Kids Are All Right”), Jan. 28 on “Today” and “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Esai Morales (“Caprica”), Jan. 29 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Rosie O’Donnell (“America”), Jan. 28 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Masi Oka (“Heroes”), Feb. 1 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Ken Olin (“Brothers and Sisters”), Jan. 28 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Ellen Pompeo (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Feb. 3 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Freddie Prinze Jr. (“24″), Jan. 29 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Kim Raver (“Lipstick Jungle”), Jan. 28 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Jeremy Renner (“The Unusuals”), Feb. 3 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Melissa Rivers (“Celebrity Apprentice”), Feb. 2 on “Today” and “The View”
••James Roday (“Psych”), Jan. 30 on “Today”
••Shorty Rossi (“Pit Boss”), Jan. 29 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Emmy Rossum (“Dragonball Evolution”), Feb. 2 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••RuPaul (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Feb. 1 on “Today”; Feb. 2 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Keri Russell (“Extraordinary Measures”), Jan. 28 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Steven Seagal (“Steven Seagal Lawman”), Jan. 29 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Sarah Silverman (“The Sarah Silverman Show”), Feb. 3 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Jerry Springer (“America’s Got Talent”), Feb. 3 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Ringo Starr (“Shining Time Station”), Jan. 28 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Martha Stewart (“The Martha Stewart Show”), Feb. 3 on “Today”
••Kiefer Sutherland (“24″), Jan. 28 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Taylor Swift (“Valentine’s Day”), Jan. 29 on “The Early Show”
••Channing Tatum (“Dear John”), Feb. 3 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••John Travolta (“From Paris with Love”), Feb. 2 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Sigourney Weaver (“Avatar”), Jan. 29 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Carnie Wilson (“The Newlywed Game”), Jan. 28 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Catherine Zeta-Jones (“The Rebound”), Jan. 29 on “The View”
Pictured above: LOST – ABC’s “Lost” stars Matthew Fox as Jack. (ABC/BOB D’AMICO)
Top 20 Talk Show Topics on TV (Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2010)
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman
posts a list of all the topics (and all the guests) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are TV Editor Penny Soldan’s Top 20 picks for shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2010). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/entertainment/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
TOP TOPICS
••Germs, Jan. 28 on “Today”
••State of the Union reaction, Jan. 28 on “Good Morning America”
••Valentine’s Day tips, Jan. 28 on “Rachael Ray”
••Five body pains that could mean cancer, Jan. 28 on “The Dr. Oz Show”
••Hair extensions, Jan. 28 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Turning window frames into a bird cage, Jan. 28 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Accuracy of at-home tests for urinary tract infections, Jan. 28 on “The Doctors”
••Cooking for the Super Bowl, Jan. 29 on “Today”
••Workout trends, Jan. 29 on “Good Morning America”
••Boxing techniques, Jan. 29 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Buying beauty products, Jan. 29 on “Rachael Ray”
••Decorative stone planters, Jan. 29 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Tips for staying healthy, Jan. 29 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Countdown to the Grammy Awards, Jan. 29 on “Entertainment Tonight”
••Ice skating camp, Feb. 1 on “Today”
••Recapping the Grammy Awards, Feb. 1 on “The View”
••Valentine’s Day gifts, Feb. 2 on “Today”
••Trendy diets, Feb. 2 on “Today”
••Super Bowl trivia, Feb. 3 on “Today”
••Tween dress fashions, Feb. 3 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
Happy Birthday, Patton Oswalt
Jan. 27, 2010 – Patton Oswalt, who played Spence Olchin on “The King of Queens” (1998-2007 on CBS), turns 41 today.
He played Boozehammer of Galen on nine episodes of “Reno 911!” (2004-08 on Comedy Central).
His first acting role was as the Clerk on the TV series “Seinfeld” (1994 episode titled “The Couch”). He was 25.
Best wishes to Patton and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Patton Oswalt, right, waves to the crowd after speaking as Flavor Flav looks on during the “Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav” in Burbank, Calif. on Sunday, July 22, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles).
TNT renews “Men of a Certain Age” for a second season
Andre Braugher, Ray Romano and Scott Bakula - TNT Photo
So glad to hear that TNT has renewed “Men of a Certain Age” for a 10-episode second season.
I’m a sucker for shows that focus on relationships and this is certainly a great example of one.
The relationship between the main characters portrayed by Ray Romano (Joe), Andre Braugher (Owen) and Scott Bakula (Terry) couldn’t be done better – each of them has their own ideosyncrasies but yet they fit together perfectly as friends – and like each other all the more for those ideosyncrasies, it seems.
Just like we are with our friends in the real world.
There are the relationships between Owen and his wife, Owen and his father, who is his boss at a car dealership, and with his kids – all played well.
Owen has a great rapport with his wife and a not so great rapport with his dad, however.
There are Terry’s relationships with women, his boss where he’s temping while struggling as an actor – his philosphy of life is actually a whole element in itself.
Then, of course, there’s Joe.
Joe’s relationship issues with his wife (they’re separated), his kids, branching out into the dating world again, his employees at the party store he owns, and, in last night’s episode, we saw his relationship with his father.
I really enjoyed seeing him help his Dad, who was struggling with being retired after owning a hardware store for many years.
I think the most appealing things about this show are that it’s realistic, funny and touching.
“Men of a Certain Age” airs Monday nights on TNT at 9 p.m.
– Melissa Hayer
