I don’t know how to feel about this. Lately I’ve been trying to have a positive attitude with revivals that are apparently going to be on our screens in the near future, at least reserve judgment before they air, but I am worried about it.
It’s been known that Bob Eubanks will not be hosting it. Now this is not necessarily a bad thing, many new versions of game shows have been made and have been successful with other hosts than the original. But not with this show. I have a feeling that it CAN work, but I just hope the powers that be make a good decision when it comes to picking the host, because it is a fact that all of the non-Eubanks versions of the show have failed. PLEASE pick someone with a good personality. PLEASE pick someone who can interact well with the couples. PLEASE pick someone who has the right level of energy; someone who is not too monotone or someone who acts like they had way too many Red Bulls.
Monday, January 12, 2009
ATWT: Makin' Whoopee
Monday, January 12th:
I can’t believe we’re seeing Noah interact with other people alone yet again. Finally! Including TWO scenes with Lucinda, one with Casey and one with Jade. PLEASE keep this coming. This is one of the things that helped lead to a great reconciliation with true passion.
What’s this? Luke and Noah sex with NO INTERRUPTIONS? Am I dreaming?! As I was seeing it, because of the constant interruptions and delays I would keep saying to myself over and over not to get my hopes up. I was seriously expecting it to get interrupted. Nice to see I was wrong. The hope came back when I saw Noah lock the door. I seriously thought I was going to have a heart attack as it was playing out. And I honestly didn’t know what to say for at least two hours after I watched it. We didn’t see them in bed; there could have been more shown but there was more than I was expecting. But by the end they were shirtless, just coming out of the shower. All wet. Implied that they both took said shower together. And there were kisses. Many of them. I lost count. I’m sorry, where was I? Oh, yeah. Luke Snyder is no longer a virgin. There’s a sentence I’d never thought I’d type.
I can’t believe we’re seeing Noah interact with other people alone yet again. Finally! Including TWO scenes with Lucinda, one with Casey and one with Jade. PLEASE keep this coming. This is one of the things that helped lead to a great reconciliation with true passion.
What’s this? Luke and Noah sex with NO INTERRUPTIONS? Am I dreaming?! As I was seeing it, because of the constant interruptions and delays I would keep saying to myself over and over not to get my hopes up. I was seriously expecting it to get interrupted. Nice to see I was wrong. The hope came back when I saw Noah lock the door. I seriously thought I was going to have a heart attack as it was playing out. And I honestly didn’t know what to say for at least two hours after I watched it. We didn’t see them in bed; there could have been more shown but there was more than I was expecting. But by the end they were shirtless, just coming out of the shower. All wet. Implied that they both took said shower together. And there were kisses. Many of them. I lost count. I’m sorry, where was I? Oh, yeah. Luke Snyder is no longer a virgin. There’s a sentence I’d never thought I’d type.
ATWT: Locked Out
Thursday, January 8th:
What’s this? Noah having scenes with someone else besides Luke? And not only that, but we actually get to hear HIS side of the break-up for once? Something I’ve waited for practically this whole freakin’ storyline? Oh my God! Seriously, what show am I watching?
It’s about time that Noah called Luke out on his crap. Comparing him to Winston is just seriously childish and immature. Especially considering at one point Luke made sure to point out that Noah is NOT like his father. When people who knew Winston think of him, they think “ultra-conservative, homophobic murderer.” I can see why he’d be hurt. Even though I still think that it’s completely foolish for Luke to be jealous of Maddie, it’s nice to have both guys talk their feelings out, even though if things don’t end up all rosy at the end. Also how adorable are Alison and Casey? Locking them out and then giggling like kids at their success to get them on the roof. They are such Nuke fans! I don’t think I’ll like them as a couple but it’s so nice that they are apart of Luke and Noah’s orbit.
Lucinda is understandably upset with Luke. As much as I want them to be in the happy grandmother/grandson bonding place again, I can see and empathize with her pain. And I’m sure it won’t last.
The stuff seen on today’s episode I really enjoyed. And it’s been the first time in a while where I’ve had interest in the whole episode, not just the Luke and Noah portions. Things like Craig showing up everywhere and Alison and Casey locking Luke and Noah out on the roof to talk about their differences are examples of the little things that make soap watching fun. Things shouldn’t be too rushed. There are supposed to be days where nothing much will happen like today. It’s not supposed to be ALL DRAMAZ ALL DE TIMEZ!!!1. You need a combination of both the little elements and the big elements to make the show really work all the time.
What’s this? Noah having scenes with someone else besides Luke? And not only that, but we actually get to hear HIS side of the break-up for once? Something I’ve waited for practically this whole freakin’ storyline? Oh my God! Seriously, what show am I watching?
It’s about time that Noah called Luke out on his crap. Comparing him to Winston is just seriously childish and immature. Especially considering at one point Luke made sure to point out that Noah is NOT like his father. When people who knew Winston think of him, they think “ultra-conservative, homophobic murderer.” I can see why he’d be hurt. Even though I still think that it’s completely foolish for Luke to be jealous of Maddie, it’s nice to have both guys talk their feelings out, even though if things don’t end up all rosy at the end. Also how adorable are Alison and Casey? Locking them out and then giggling like kids at their success to get them on the roof. They are such Nuke fans! I don’t think I’ll like them as a couple but it’s so nice that they are apart of Luke and Noah’s orbit.
Lucinda is understandably upset with Luke. As much as I want them to be in the happy grandmother/grandson bonding place again, I can see and empathize with her pain. And I’m sure it won’t last.
The stuff seen on today’s episode I really enjoyed. And it’s been the first time in a while where I’ve had interest in the whole episode, not just the Luke and Noah portions. Things like Craig showing up everywhere and Alison and Casey locking Luke and Noah out on the roof to talk about their differences are examples of the little things that make soap watching fun. Things shouldn’t be too rushed. There are supposed to be days where nothing much will happen like today. It’s not supposed to be ALL DRAMAZ ALL DE TIMEZ!!!1. You need a combination of both the little elements and the big elements to make the show really work all the time.
ATWT: Out the Door, Brian
Tuesday, January 6th:
If there’s one thing that’s pretty disappointing today, it’s the reveal. Jade outs Brian like it’s nothing. And I’d expect for there to be a bigger argument, with she and Lucinda screaming at each other. And everyone’s faces at first didn’t seem too exclamatory. If I were Brian, I’d be freaking the hell out right then and there. And it’s nice to see Luke owning up to everything, but sorry, I can‘t say that I agree with the “Brian‘s a good guy“ sentiment. Lily’s reaction to the drinking is understandable.
Being in the closet is one thing. It sucks no matter how old you are or no matter how obvious you are to other people. It’s not that aspect I criticize much of at all when it comes to Brian. What I abhor is the manipulation, the intimidation. For example, getting Luke to keep quiet about the first time he kissed him, on his WEDDING night. And it’s not like he felt that bad about doing any of it either. And if he wasn’t forcing him to keep it quiet, he was trying to make him pretend it didn’t happen, or make him think he was simply confused.
Brian, you want to screw her grandson! You can’t expect Lucinda to know this, have her just brush it off, get over it and move on. And this is definitely a good reason to get a divorce/annulment. Do you really think this marriage can seriously continue? *cue Family Feud strike buzzer* Yeah, sorry. A woman does not want to stay married to a closeted gay man who’s sexually attracted to her grandson.
Sorry, but Brian still gets no sympathy from me. Maybe if the show didn’t present him as this bully and manipulator, gave him more of a back story and didn’t try to force the sympathy out by the end, just maybe it would be different. I wasn’t sad to see him with this luggage at the end getting ready to leave.
So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Goodbye. Adieu. Adieu. Please get out, and don’t let the door hit you on the ass.
If there’s one thing that’s pretty disappointing today, it’s the reveal. Jade outs Brian like it’s nothing. And I’d expect for there to be a bigger argument, with she and Lucinda screaming at each other. And everyone’s faces at first didn’t seem too exclamatory. If I were Brian, I’d be freaking the hell out right then and there. And it’s nice to see Luke owning up to everything, but sorry, I can‘t say that I agree with the “Brian‘s a good guy“ sentiment. Lily’s reaction to the drinking is understandable.
Being in the closet is one thing. It sucks no matter how old you are or no matter how obvious you are to other people. It’s not that aspect I criticize much of at all when it comes to Brian. What I abhor is the manipulation, the intimidation. For example, getting Luke to keep quiet about the first time he kissed him, on his WEDDING night. And it’s not like he felt that bad about doing any of it either. And if he wasn’t forcing him to keep it quiet, he was trying to make him pretend it didn’t happen, or make him think he was simply confused.
Brian, you want to screw her grandson! You can’t expect Lucinda to know this, have her just brush it off, get over it and move on. And this is definitely a good reason to get a divorce/annulment. Do you really think this marriage can seriously continue? *cue Family Feud strike buzzer* Yeah, sorry. A woman does not want to stay married to a closeted gay man who’s sexually attracted to her grandson.
Sorry, but Brian still gets no sympathy from me. Maybe if the show didn’t present him as this bully and manipulator, gave him more of a back story and didn’t try to force the sympathy out by the end, just maybe it would be different. I wasn’t sad to see him with this luggage at the end getting ready to leave.
So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Goodbye. Adieu. Adieu. Please get out, and don’t let the door hit you on the ass.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
More of the Greats of 2008
I hate that these are so short, but here are more dearly departed and truly gifted celebrities that are listed that I think definitely deserve a mention.
Beverlee McKinsey:
I really wish I could see more of Beverlee’s work. From what little I’ve seen, she did a great job on Another World as Iris, and she pretty much won me over as Alexandra Spaulding on Guiding Light after seeing her play the role. What a truly excellent actress. The soap world is definitely not the same without people like her.
Harvey Korman:
What a great guy. As much as I loved him on Mama’s Family and The Carol Burnett Show, I will never forget his game show appearances. One including Tattletales back in 1974. Gene Rayburn was hosting, and there was a question about sex and the other two couples got it wrong. Harvey however, when it came to be his turn, he got it right after talking about how terrible it was that the other couples got it wrong. Truly funny moment. He will be missed.
George Carlin:
I respect and enjoyed this man for his Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television and him pointing out the ridiculousness of banning things. For years I’ve thought that a lot of the censorship on TV today is just silly, especially on basic cable. And it’s amazing how we are compared to some other countries like Australia and Great Britain. It’s interesting how we’ve evolved slightly over time since the time it was released. Though obviously before this as I was way too young to hear such a routine, I had remembered his voice best on Shining Time Station. I was a regular viewer of that show. And I also barely remember his short-lived sitcom on Fox in 1993, The George Carlin Show.
Bernie Mac:
I admit that I was never a huge fan of Bernie Mac’s. But I have seen his sitcom before and I did like what I saw. I loved him with Ashton Kutcher in Guess Who?. And I do think he was a generally funny man. And what I really seemed good to me about him was what I heard Steve Harvey say about him on Ellen after his death: that he was a family man. No matter how much of a success he was, that his family always came first. It was definitely one of those celebrity deaths that are just pure shock when you hear about it. I didn’t know that he was sick and he was way too young.
Paul Newman:
It’s been a really long time since I’ve seen many of his movies, but still, all in all this man was nothing short of a legend and a treasure to Hollywood. And what I really respect him for is that after seeing his interview on MSNBC’s Time & Again, I loved how modest he was. Many of the actors I love are grateful to their fans and are proud of their work, but are not conceited. I think it’s lovely that one of America (and the world’s) best actors is someone who was not only great at what they did, but also a kind and charitable man.
Isaac Hayes:
I’m not a fan of how things ended with him and South Park, but I love his contribution to disco, with items like The Theme from Shaft. I LOVE disco, it has to be my favorite type of music… EVER. And the genre wouldn’t have been the same without his musical work.
Neal Hefti:
The Odd Couple is one of my favorite themes. I looked up Neal’s bio on the web, and I was amazed at what I found. He not only composed the theme to The Odd Couple, but he was also a big band leader and composer. I didn’t know he also worked with Frank Sinatra, and released numerous albums on his own, and composed the scores for several movies. The theme is practically synonymous with the show The Odd Couple along with the famous opening dialogue.
Eartha Kitt:
I wish I could see some of the old Batman shows. I haven’t in a really long time, and I wish I could see some more of her other movies. What a talented actress and singer, and I respect her for speaking out for gay rights.
Beverlee McKinsey:
I really wish I could see more of Beverlee’s work. From what little I’ve seen, she did a great job on Another World as Iris, and she pretty much won me over as Alexandra Spaulding on Guiding Light after seeing her play the role. What a truly excellent actress. The soap world is definitely not the same without people like her.
Harvey Korman:
What a great guy. As much as I loved him on Mama’s Family and The Carol Burnett Show, I will never forget his game show appearances. One including Tattletales back in 1974. Gene Rayburn was hosting, and there was a question about sex and the other two couples got it wrong. Harvey however, when it came to be his turn, he got it right after talking about how terrible it was that the other couples got it wrong. Truly funny moment. He will be missed.
George Carlin:
I respect and enjoyed this man for his Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television and him pointing out the ridiculousness of banning things. For years I’ve thought that a lot of the censorship on TV today is just silly, especially on basic cable. And it’s amazing how we are compared to some other countries like Australia and Great Britain. It’s interesting how we’ve evolved slightly over time since the time it was released. Though obviously before this as I was way too young to hear such a routine, I had remembered his voice best on Shining Time Station. I was a regular viewer of that show. And I also barely remember his short-lived sitcom on Fox in 1993, The George Carlin Show.
Bernie Mac:
I admit that I was never a huge fan of Bernie Mac’s. But I have seen his sitcom before and I did like what I saw. I loved him with Ashton Kutcher in Guess Who?. And I do think he was a generally funny man. And what I really seemed good to me about him was what I heard Steve Harvey say about him on Ellen after his death: that he was a family man. No matter how much of a success he was, that his family always came first. It was definitely one of those celebrity deaths that are just pure shock when you hear about it. I didn’t know that he was sick and he was way too young.
Paul Newman:
It’s been a really long time since I’ve seen many of his movies, but still, all in all this man was nothing short of a legend and a treasure to Hollywood. And what I really respect him for is that after seeing his interview on MSNBC’s Time & Again, I loved how modest he was. Many of the actors I love are grateful to their fans and are proud of their work, but are not conceited. I think it’s lovely that one of America (and the world’s) best actors is someone who was not only great at what they did, but also a kind and charitable man.
Isaac Hayes:
I’m not a fan of how things ended with him and South Park, but I love his contribution to disco, with items like The Theme from Shaft. I LOVE disco, it has to be my favorite type of music… EVER. And the genre wouldn’t have been the same without his musical work.
Neal Hefti:
The Odd Couple is one of my favorite themes. I looked up Neal’s bio on the web, and I was amazed at what I found. He not only composed the theme to The Odd Couple, but he was also a big band leader and composer. I didn’t know he also worked with Frank Sinatra, and released numerous albums on his own, and composed the scores for several movies. The theme is practically synonymous with the show The Odd Couple along with the famous opening dialogue.
Eartha Kitt:
I wish I could see some of the old Batman shows. I haven’t in a really long time, and I wish I could see some more of her other movies. What a talented actress and singer, and I respect her for speaking out for gay rights.
Best Game Show Moments of 2008
It’s truly hard to have just one, so I’ve come up with four! My picks for best game show moments in the year 2008!
I’d definitely say my favorite moment this year game show wise was Betty White’s appearance on Million Dollar Password. I must be a real sentimental person, especially for ranking this as #1, not only because it was a pure treat to see her play on both episodes, but also because seeing the clip of Betty and Allen on the original Password just really tugged at the heartstrings!
Another great moment I’d say would be the million dollar win on Wheel of Fortune. As I’ve said before, I’m tired of the gimmicky things this show pulls, but there’s something about the million dollar wedge. Yes, the show should tone the glamour down, I’ll always think that. But with the million dollar wedge, I like how the contestant really has to work for it and earn it. And that’s exactly what Michelle did back in October! It was EARNED and her reaction was just priceless. It was all about the emotion.
A third one for me would be yet another million dollar win -- this time with contestant Cynthia on The Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular back in April, when playing Clock Game. Again, just like Michelle’s win, it was about the emotion. Emotion that wasn’t forced out and unnecessarily overdrawn by ridiculous commercial tosses and “missions.” The emotion in that moment was raw and real, like how it should be on a game show.
Another memorable and great moment for me had to be seeing contestant Dorothy play on the daytime Price is Right again after 37 years. In 1972, she won the Grocery Game and made it to the showcase. It’s unfortunate that she didn’t do too well in 2008, but it was still a treat to see her.
Here’s hoping for more memorable and great moments in 2009!
I’d definitely say my favorite moment this year game show wise was Betty White’s appearance on Million Dollar Password. I must be a real sentimental person, especially for ranking this as #1, not only because it was a pure treat to see her play on both episodes, but also because seeing the clip of Betty and Allen on the original Password just really tugged at the heartstrings!
Another great moment I’d say would be the million dollar win on Wheel of Fortune. As I’ve said before, I’m tired of the gimmicky things this show pulls, but there’s something about the million dollar wedge. Yes, the show should tone the glamour down, I’ll always think that. But with the million dollar wedge, I like how the contestant really has to work for it and earn it. And that’s exactly what Michelle did back in October! It was EARNED and her reaction was just priceless. It was all about the emotion.
A third one for me would be yet another million dollar win -- this time with contestant Cynthia on The Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular back in April, when playing Clock Game. Again, just like Michelle’s win, it was about the emotion. Emotion that wasn’t forced out and unnecessarily overdrawn by ridiculous commercial tosses and “missions.” The emotion in that moment was raw and real, like how it should be on a game show.
Another memorable and great moment for me had to be seeing contestant Dorothy play on the daytime Price is Right again after 37 years. In 1972, she won the Grocery Game and made it to the showcase. It’s unfortunate that she didn’t do too well in 2008, but it was still a treat to see her.
Here’s hoping for more memorable and great moments in 2009!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
ATWT: Noah Said Knock You Out
Tuesday, December 30th:
Oh my God, Brian, you have so much gall. Your marriage to Lucinda stopped being none of Luke’s business a LONG time ago. And anyone with a brain knows that Lucinda wants some action.
Luke, I can’t believe you. Kissing Brian… are you effing kidding me? The only thing that sucks about Brian getting his lights punched out by Noah is that at the time he didn’t deserve it. But then I’m reminded of all the bullcrap he’s pulled so all in all I don’t feel bad about enjoying it. And sorry Luke, being “drunk” after two glasses of wine is no excuse at all either for macking on your step grandfather. There is no justification about it period. Like I said last time, Luke being jealous of Maddie and Noah’s friendship is just silly. Silly and ridiculous. Noah’s days of being in the closet are OVER and he’s not going to just run off and sleep with Maddie because Casey screwed her over. Noah is gay. Gay, gay, gay! Have I mentioned that Noah is gay? Get yourself together, Luke! How can you be THAT insecure after Noah has shown you time and time again, especially in the past two weeks alone that you’re the only guy in his life that you turn to kissing resident skees-bucket Brian Wheatley?! I can’t say I blame Noah either for being royally pissed off either after it‘s all set and done (by the way, great job, Jake!).
And come on, show. This better be the last cockblock. That act is just getting past tired. Let Luke and Noah do the horizontal limbo. I promise the sun will rise the next day.
Really not a fan of nuMaddie. She was never this whiny and pathetic. Why does history have to be thrown out of the window when it comes to writing this show? Why does plot have to come first before character, even if it means sacrificing the integrity of the character? Even if it means dropping a character's IQ so a story can work? And I’m glad Jade is being apologetic, though I‘m not liking her bratty attitude towards Lucinda. Funny how Jade is being written to a T, but Maddie isn't.
Oh my God, Brian, you have so much gall. Your marriage to Lucinda stopped being none of Luke’s business a LONG time ago. And anyone with a brain knows that Lucinda wants some action.
Luke, I can’t believe you. Kissing Brian… are you effing kidding me? The only thing that sucks about Brian getting his lights punched out by Noah is that at the time he didn’t deserve it. But then I’m reminded of all the bullcrap he’s pulled so all in all I don’t feel bad about enjoying it. And sorry Luke, being “drunk” after two glasses of wine is no excuse at all either for macking on your step grandfather. There is no justification about it period. Like I said last time, Luke being jealous of Maddie and Noah’s friendship is just silly. Silly and ridiculous. Noah’s days of being in the closet are OVER and he’s not going to just run off and sleep with Maddie because Casey screwed her over. Noah is gay. Gay, gay, gay! Have I mentioned that Noah is gay? Get yourself together, Luke! How can you be THAT insecure after Noah has shown you time and time again, especially in the past two weeks alone that you’re the only guy in his life that you turn to kissing resident skees-bucket Brian Wheatley?! I can’t say I blame Noah either for being royally pissed off either after it‘s all set and done (by the way, great job, Jake!).
And come on, show. This better be the last cockblock. That act is just getting past tired. Let Luke and Noah do the horizontal limbo. I promise the sun will rise the next day.
Really not a fan of nuMaddie. She was never this whiny and pathetic. Why does history have to be thrown out of the window when it comes to writing this show? Why does plot have to come first before character, even if it means sacrificing the integrity of the character? Even if it means dropping a character's IQ so a story can work? And I’m glad Jade is being apologetic, though I‘m not liking her bratty attitude towards Lucinda. Funny how Jade is being written to a T, but Maddie isn't.
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