Although I have thoroughly enjoyed Boston Medical, Scott has loved laughing at the antics on Wipe Out, and I am disgusted at what has become of Chris Harrison on Bachelor Pad (he was so good on Channel 9 in Oklahoma City), ABC’s summer programming is wearing on me. I understand why they keep the A-list programming in the back pocket until the fall, but dang it, I watch t.v. in the summer, and I’m getting tired of the sub-par reality "programming."
Oh, Derrick and Meredith, how I miss thee and your beautiful hair. Will the handsome Dr. Shepherd recover fully from his gunshot wound? Will Owenstina’s love survive despite Owen’s feelings for Teddie? Will Callie and Arizona…oh wait, I don’t care so much for that one. But I am just chomping at the bit for some good television!
In addition to my longing for Grey’s Anatomy, I am also anxious for the new season of Cougar Town, Modern Family, The Middle, and Desperate Housewives. But this year, as in past years, I am just itching for the new television shows! So here are my picks and pans for ABC’s fall lineup by order of night and time:
No Ordinary Family (Tuesday at 7)—Blah. I think it would be a fun movie, but for a t.v. show, no. Moving on now, because I want to spend no more time on this…
Detroit 187 (Tuesday at 9)—If I were really into cop shows, this would make the DVR list. I watch The Closer, so I just really don’t have room in my life for another crime drama. But, this show does look really good. SOOOOO, depending on how well some of the other shows pan out, this one may get a mid-season add. If you like crime dramas, check this one out.
Better With You (Wednesday at 7:30)—Yes, this one looks good! The actors are great! I really liked Jennifer Finnigan when she was on Close to Home (before CBS cancelled it). I loved Debra Jo Rupp when she played Alice (Pheobe’s sister in law) on Friends, and then as the mom in That 70s Show. Josh Cooke looks familiar, but I didn’t see anything that rings a bell for me on IMDB. Finally, Kurt Fuller plays the dad in this show. He has been in everything, but my favorite was when he played Russell in Wayne’s World. This show definitely makes the cut. |
| Isn't the former Dr. Lockhart looking poorly these days? |
The Whole Truth (Wednesday at 9)—I’m not a huge lawyer show person, but I will record this one simply because Maura Tierney is in it. I loved her as Dr. Abbie Lockhart in ER, so I am happy to see that she is employed, so I will do my best to make sure she stays employed. However, she looks AWFUL. Oh yeah, and the show looks good too. However, this show has three weeks to ensnare me, otherwise it gets deleted. Cut throat. That’s how I roll in t.v. land.
My Generation (Thursday at 7)—Makes the list, no questions asked. The show is set up like a documentary that introduces us to the characters when they were seniors in high school in 2000, then we catch up with them 10 years later. It looks very creative, very different from anything else, so I’m excited to see how this one turns out. I didn’t really recognize many, if any, of the actors, but that’s okay. |
| Quincy was a favorite for a young Dr. Irlbeck and her grandparents |
Body of Proof (Friday at 9)—This looks good. Dana Delany stars in this cool show. I really liked Quincy when I was a kid (yeah, Grandma and Grandpa let me watch whatever I wanted), and this looks like the 2010 version of Quincy. Delany’s character was a big time neurosurgeon, but a tragic accident forces her out of surgery. To stay employed, she becomes a medical examiner. This will take the place of Ghost Whisperer in my Friday night lineup. Jeri Ryan is also in this show and I think she’s cool.
There are several other shows that will hit mid-season, especially Mr. Sunshine, starring none other than Matthew Perry (a.k.a. Chandler Bing), but I’ll get to those in a post in a few months.
I have become pretty loyal to ABC, as evidenced by my DVR:
Sunday—Desperate Housewives
Monday—Well, nothing. Dancing with the Stars doesn’t make the cut. Sorry.
Tuesday—Neither does the DWTS awards show.
Wednesday—Basically, Wednesday belongs to ABC. The Middle, Better with You, Modern Family, Cougar Town, The Whole Truth.
Thursday—My Generation & Grey’s Anatomy
Friday—Body of Proof & 20/20.
So there you have it. Please do not disturb me the week of September 19. Clearly, I’m busy.
You are WAY TOO fun! I am a little disappointed you do not have any WB trash in your line up--One Tree Hill? Gossip Girl? Or how about some Glee? Just wondering...
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