The TV Blog Coalition - When The Olympics Took Over TV

I've been traveling so much this summer that it has sort of passed by in a blur. I was also excited by some of the Summer TV cable shows (My Boys, Burn Notice, Mad Men, Project Runway) but I've been sort of playing catch up all summer and didn't even realize My Boys already ended (probably to avoid The Olympics). Seriously, they end it on THAT cliffhanger??? ARGH. I WANT MORE! Plus So You Think You Can Dance is already over too (again, to avoid The Olympics) so now I'm going through Cat Deeley withdrawal. Let's hope SYTYCD: Canada is good (most people don't seem to like the host but word is it's a strong Top 20 and if Project Runway Canada and most seasons of Canadian Idol showed, we've got some talent up here).

Meanwhile, I swore I wouldn't watch The Olympics but I got sucked right back in after seeing the rock hard bodies. I'm such the sucker. Plus, what else is there to watch? (At least Greek is starting up again early on Tues. August 26th at 9pm! and then everything else will start reappearing throughout September) Here's what the other TV bloggers were talking about this week:

With the news that the Emmys will have actors recite classic TV lines from the past 60 years, Buzz put out a call for your favorite TV quips. (BuzzSugar)

This week, Sandie shared some news and spoilers about the new season of Smallville. (Daemon's TV)

We wind down the week with some Friday Fun, this time featuring battles between some of our favorite sidekicks. Tell us who you think would win. (RTVW Online)

ESPN and Brett Favre thinks NBC is over covering Michael Phelps and other thoughts from the first weeks of the Olympics as Scooter tries to watch at least half of the 3600 hours. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)

Vance asks all you readers to help pick the Song of the Summer for 2008! (Tapeworthy)

This week, Jace took a look at another British import, reviewing the first three episodes of BBC America's new drama Skins, launching this Sunday. (Televisionary)

TiFaux’s coverage of the Olympics included coverage of commercials, hot athletic bodies, the opening ceremonies and, yes, even a few passing mentions of sports! (TiFaux)

This week the TV Addict asked, "Is THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER the Best Worst Show Ever? [The TV Addict]

Kate stayed up way too late and decided that Grey's Anatomy is just like Friends. (TV Filter)