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June 26, 2006
Hmm, well, maybe NOT.
My parents must watch the cbs 10pm news, because it's like coming home to experience that 10:35 moment where you think they're going to leave on Letterman, but sure enough they switch to nbc for Jay Leno. Jay Leno who I an barely stand to look at. Jay Leno whose jokes I feel guilty giving a laugh. Jay Leno whose show I always want to turn DOWN and as soon as my dad heads off to bed I turn off. Jay Leno who when I hear my parents howling with laughter from their bedroom at I cringe and think, "ugh."
There's always the glimmer of hope that my dad will remain asleep upright in his chair and let cbs continue to the masterpiece that is David Letterman. The quirky, the intelligent, the consistently random and hilarious, David Letterman.
But it's been years since I've laid eyes on Letterman. Always, it's Leno.
Well, tonight, the stars aligned. My dad stayed asleep upright in his chair and did not change the channel. And Letterman started. Like, fully. I kept glancing over to my dad, holding my breath, hoping he wouldn't awake. And Letterman started his monologue. And it was, well, completely lame. Not timely at all (well, maybe indirectly), hardly funny, and yes, I'll say it, NOT FUNNY. And then I was reminded how much I want to kick Paul Schaffer into the nearest fan. I thought maybe it was just a bad opening monologue. Then Paul did an annoying playoff to the desk. And Letterman was at the desk and still... not funny... I found myself wondering what Jay Leno was ribbing on in his monologue. How cute Kevin Eubanks looked tonight... What intelligent music reference he was going to chime in... if I was missing man on the street interviews...
I finished my I-so-didn't-need-it-but-it-was-a-sign-that-I-was-the-last-car-to-make-it-through-the-dairy-queen-drive-through-before-they-closed Peanut Buster Parfait (Cameron, shhhh!), I got up, and said "Goodnight" loud enough to wake my dad. I said "you must be really asleep to not have switched to Leno." He agreed.
What does this mean that I no longer think David Letterman is funny? And I don't know which is worse - to think Letterman unfunny, or to PREFER Leno???? ugh.
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June 23, 2006
Hitler Cats
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June 21, 2006
NYC Day 1
In NYC for Promax. Day 1 was pretty uneventful conference wise, very eventful NYC wise. Last night was the 5,000th performance of Beauty and The Beast on Broadway. I haven't the time to go into how Beauty is 2nd to the Wiz at the center of my universe (though in a very different way), but I will say that even though I've seen it a gagillion times, I was not bored watching the show AT ALL. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and the orchestrations stil RULE RULE RULE. We then headed to the after party, and on the way back to my hotel made many stops to make fun of the Earth Wind and Fire musical, Hot Feet.
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June 11, 2006
Tony Running Commentary
Brodway has become a star whore.
Glen Close looks GREAT, Patti looks crazy as ever.
Was there ever a time when Broadway had its own stars? Or has it always been this way?
These graphics are kinf ok, but also kind of intrusive. Ok. Really intrusive.
Anna Paquin looks like she's terrified. Or bored. Bored as hell.
The Liberty Mutual "pay it forward" commercial should be a PSA. A good one. It's a really good message, but having it wrap up as an insurance commercial really kinda makes me go "ew."
Wait - wait! Mary Poppins is going into the New Am? What does this mean for Lion King?? A phone call later, Randy informs me that it's moving to the Minskoff.
The Drowsy Chaperon looks cute. And came off well on TV. Or maybe that's just because I haven't seen it?
Way to play it off the bad eyesight, Dreamy Paul Rudd.
I still hate Paul Schaffer.
I'm predicting that the Drowsy Chaperone is going to whoop up on the Color Purple.
Is Jersey Boys basically Movin' Out on steriods?
Tom Skerrit, what?
AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! Molly Ringwald. HEEEEEEEELLPPPPP!!!! And why would they put her up there with Jamie-Lynn? Though she's strangley appropriate to introduce this mess of a thing called the Wedding Singer.
Poor Phylicia. Patricia Neal (go Cats!) done messed up her name.
Leslie Uggams indeed.
YAY LA CHANZE!!!
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AFHV
A. Why is America's Funniest Home Videos still on?
B. Why is it it still hilarious?
C. Why are all the videos from the early 90s? Are they still accepting videos? Are they just pulling never-rans out of the vault and making new shows with which to sell advertising? Will someone please break this down for me????
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Jiffy Loops
Jiffy Lube caught on tape. Damn. That's kinda rough...
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Just, WOW.
Um, Nellie Olsen has a one woman show. It's called Confessions of a Prairie Bitch. THAT, is comedy.
I just caught up on Kay's blog and in addition to being flatlined a number of times, learned about the above and the idea to play name that tune with the cable music channels... Hours and hours of unadulterated fun.
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Lightening Fast Construction
This morning on my way into town, suddenly there was a SONIC. It's like things spontaneously appear around here. WACKY.
Last night was the Moon annual BBQ. We had just enough outside time before crazy thunderstorms came through. Good food, good folks and good fun. Photos from the end of the evening, here.
Watched the HEX premiere yesterday afternoon w/ my mom. I'd go ahead and say that, for a pilot, it was good. Interesting characters, set up a lot of mystery, witty writting at points. I'm sticking with it for the moment. Windfall, on the other hand, was totally predictable on all counts. I'll stick with it, but it was exactly the safe, polished normal thing you'd expect from The Peacock.
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June 10, 2006
It's Friday Night and I Just Got Paid
That's a damn good song, and I have to say under played.
Tonight was the opening reception for the Roberts Tower Marketing Center. After that, we headed to E'ville where we passed the evening on Roger and Cathy's driveway. Another reason why the midwest rock-eth.
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June 09, 2006
The Return of the Killer Raccoons
Tuesday night, after getting into bed, I suddenly hear what sounds like the world's biggest cat fight, taking place in the window shade in my sister's room. After it happens a second time, my mom yells upstairs to see wtf. I get up and go into my sister's room as Scarlet (cat) runs out. The window shade is askew, and as I pull it up, sure enough, I see a RACCOON. Calm as can be, staring at me.
If they start getting in again, I am going to be none to pleased...
Tales from the 2004 Battle of the Raccoons
- Attack of the Killer...Raccoon
- Return of the Killer Raccoon
- How do you like me now?
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June 08, 2006
Work
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June 07, 2006
No
Will Farrell in a Wonder Bread racing suit, and John C. Reilly in Old Spice.
I am dead.
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WTF
What is this world coming to? People Magazine spent $4.1 MILLION for the first photos of Brangelina's new baby. Why, why, why, why?!?!?!
Post re: the bidding process on Pink is the new Blog
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June 06, 2006
Nellie Furtado
I keep forgetting to record the fact that NELLIE FURTADO HAS LOST HER EVER LOVING MIND.
That is all.
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June 04, 2006
Summer Tivo
Just last week I was convinced that the summer would be a television void (which was not necessarily a bad thing) and then my EW subscription kicked in (I need to be up on the whole CW/MyNetwork battle for work!) complete with a Summer TV preview. Aie, yaie yaie. And so here's the rundown.
Windfall, NBC, Thursday nights at 9pm. A group of friends win the lottery together, drama ensues. A lot of interesting actors, NBC trying something new, in ER's time slot, gotta at least check it out. Though I'm still mad at them for cancelling Conviction. Bastards.
Entourage, HBO, Sunday nights at 9pm. By the end of last year, loved it. Hope that they can continue to get better.
The 4400, Sci Fi, Sundays at 8pm. I AM SO GLAD that this show is back. The production values were very Lifetime movie filmed in Vancouver circa 1985, but the concept and the drama were all good (much like those Lifetime movies). Apparently, a character that was 1 when we left off, is now a 22 year old hottie (only 2 years has passed between seasons). Huh? Still, I'm willing to forgive, b/c I love this show.
Ghost Hunters, Sci Fi, Wednesdays at 7pm. In the process of finding the web page for The 4400, I discovered that Ghost Hunters is back for a second season. HELL YES.
The Hills, MTV, Wednesdays at 9pm. Yeah, I'll admit I'm going to give this one a shot. Shout out to Liz for introducing me to this show last night as we were feeding babies. It seems as though it might fill the void forever left by Rich Girls. I'm still pretty confused as to what exactly it is, and just how much "reality" is happening, but if it can be 2/3rds as ridiculous as Rich Girls, I'm in.
Meerkat Manor, Animal Planet, Fridays at 7pm. I really have no words for this. I'm not sure if anyone ready quite knows how I feel about Meerkats. If you do, you get it, if you don't, ask me sometime in person. I may or may not be able to explain it to you.
Hex, Thursday nights at 9pm. I'm a sucker for the supernatural thing. And it's BBC. So I'll give it a shot.
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