News & Notes
Over on cable, A&E has the second season premire of Crime 360 and SOAPnet has the series premiere of Southern Belles.
In late night, VH1 has the second season finale of Free Radio.
Am usually on TV Talk with Shaun OMac at about 4:00 p.m. PT on Thursdays, but won’t be able to be on today. As far as I know, Amrie from Seat42f, among other places is still scheduled to be on. The show starts at 3:00 p.m. PT and runs two hours. You can listen live or find it at iTunes later on.
On Episode 29, “Summer TV Preview 2009,” of the TV times Three podcast, Amrie, Rae and I talk about what shows look good this summer and the season finales of The Amazing Race, Fringe, Lost and The Office.
Giveaways: Two CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – The Complete First Season sets on Blu-ray and One Designing Women – The Complete First Season set on DVD.
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC have announced their Fall 2009 TV schedules. The CW announces their’s today.
Prime Picks
My Name Is Earl (NBC): Repeat. The “Nature’s Game Show” episode from earlier this season replays, where Earl loses his list and tornados keep touching down all over Camden.
30 Rock (NBC): Repeat. The “Believe in the Stars” episode from earlier this season had guest star Oprah Winfrey.
The Office (NBC): Repeat. The “Business Ethics” episode from earlier this season replays, where Michael has everyone talking about things they’ve done wrong and Jim makes sure Dwight doesn’t waste anytime during work hours. Runs 31 minutes. I really liked this episode, as it had one of my all-time favorite Jim and Dwight moments.
30 Rock (NBC): Repeat. The “Gavin Volure” episode from earlier this season has Jack and Liz being invited to a dinner party at an eccentric man’s estate. Also, Tracy thinks something is up with his kids because they are being too nice to him. Starts a minute after the half-hour and runs 29 minutes.
Southland (NBC): Season Finale. A dead gang member is found in a car trunk. Det. Salinger is having more problems with his daughter.
Solid Selection
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX): Season Premiere. Two hours of auditions from around the country.
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC): Repeat. In part one of the two-part season five premiere, “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” the hospital deals with an ice storm.
Cable Choices
Good Eats (Food Network): Repeats. Alton works with barley and then popcorn. Both episodes play again later.
American Chopper (TLC): New. Paul Sr. has Paul Jr. back as a consultant while he promotes his new book. Plays again later.
Ace of Cakes (Food Network): Repeats. Duff coaches a celebrity basketball game and then the gang makes animal cakes. Both episode play again later.
Sports Notes
- ESPN has game two of the NBA Western Conference Finals with the Denver Nuggets at the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Versus has NHL playoff action.
TV Marathons
Bravo has eight episodes of America’s Next Top Model.
MTV has nine episodes of True Life tonight.
Oxygen has 26 episodes of Snapped.
Sci Fi has eight episodes of Level 9 early.
VH1 has the five-part 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
