Coltastically Crappy!

Considering how mad I get sometimes at the crappy shows that get to air (Paris Hilton's British BFF? WTF?), and considering how busy I am to waste time (and how I still haven't written about how great Southland, The Unusuals or Party Down are), it's proof of my hypocrisy that I kinda want to see the train wreck that The Cougar seems to be.

Especially when the contestant with the most potential, Colt, still seems so hilariously dweeby/douchey under his cool exterior. (The others come off even WORSE in their videos).



Though maybe it's cause I'm starting to feel like a cougar nowadays, especially after hanging out with some of my younger friends this past weekend. So you know, I get her, the cougar.

The show premieres Wed. April 15th at 10pm on TVLand Prime which I'm guessing is one of the bajillion cable networks in the states.

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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The TV Blog Coalition - Cadbury Mini Eggs

Easter is great because we in Canada get Good Friday off, and of course, Cadbury's Mini Eggs! Although I refrained this year from some sort of delusional cracked attempt at being good and losing weight, but I'm sure it'll all come tumbling down when I buy up the remaining Mini Eggs in the post-holiday discounted bins and eat a month's worth in two days.

Plus, for us in Toronto, it usually means it's finally spring! Not officially but weather wise. Oh sure, they teased us a while ago and then reminded us last week that mother nature still rules and can induce us any moment with her cold cocaine. (Speaking of spring, only one week left of Spring Awakening in Toronto before it moves on to Providence and Boston)

It also means TV shows are gearing up for the last batch of episodes for the May finales, though this year, there seems to a lot of new mid-Spring premieres. (With Better Off Ted and Southland as my favorites of them all so far).

Anyways, here's what the other TV bloggers were talking about this week:

Buzz got to wondering about the TV shows that are sort of the opposite of guilty pleasures, the ones you don't even like very much but can't seem to quit watching. (BuzzSugar)

Not willing to let go of the show without a fight, Give Me My Remote dedicated the week to Chuck. We had special features, polls, soundtrack listings and viewer testimony. Did you lend your voice? Here's top hoping NBC orders a third season soon. (Give Me My Remote)

Rescue Me was back in fine form with its fifth season premiere. And as an added bonus: an Alex P. Keaton sighting. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)

In case you didn't know, Vance goes to the theatre a lot, and then blogs about it. He also likes to stalk celebrities like James McAvoy after the show. (Tapeworthy)

After thinking about a particularly shocking character death this week, Jace talked to former BSG and Buffy writer and current Caprica showrunner Jane Espenson and some other television industry insiders about the role of death on television today. (Televisionary)

Sara was all aflutter over the BBC reality show Any Dream Will Do, which is possibly the campiest thing she's ever seen. Hear that Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber? (TiFaux)

Kate was oh-so-pleasantly surprised by Southland. (TV Filter)

Matt didn't love the premiere of Parks and Recreation. But he won't give up on it yet! (TV Fanatic)

This week, the TV Addict wondered if casting Leonard Nimoy in FRINGE is well, highly illogical (The TV Addict)

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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James McAvoy Makes For A Good Friday

I'll eventually get back to talking about TV (though I'm still playing massive catch up, but I really enjoyed The Unusuals) but here's some photos of James McAvoy from the stage door of Three Days of Rain (my review here) for Good Friday. (I really have no idea how they relate but whatever, enjoy cause I probably won't have time to post anything until after the long weekend, and RJ, this is for you!) And yes, he was very polite and great with everyone. And his Scottish accent is as dreamy as you imagine!


Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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All Wet And Bothered - Three Days Of Rain - Theatre Review

Three Days of Rain - Apollo Theatre - London, UK - *** (out of 5)
Written by Richard Greenberg, Directed by Jamie Lloyd
Until May 9th 2009

This is the second time they've suckered me into this play with star power. Okay, the last time, the star power was a bit bigger when Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper performed this American play on Broadway, but now the Brits are doing it and sticking in James McAvoy. I know he's not HUGE yet but have you seen Atonement or Wanted or even The Chronicles of Narnia? Meet my future husband (assuming Rudd or Cooper aren't accepting my proposals).

So first off, while I hate to compare, it's all I could sort of do. Though all I remember from the Broadway revival was seeing JULIA ROBERTS in the flesh. And BRADLEY COOPER in the flesh. And PAUL RUDD in the flesh (though I've seen him in other plays before too). And I remember liking their performances a LOT (even Julia's) and I remember loving the set and the rain effect over the angled window and that architecturally, the apartment where the story takes place was quite interesting and memorable.

I also remember thinking the play was really interesting with a neat concept. The first act follows brother and sister Walker (McAvoy, Rudd on Broadway) and Nan (Lyndsey Marshal, Julia of course) and their childhood friend Pip (Nigel Harman, Cooper on Broadway) as they sort out their late fathers possessions who themselves, were architectural partners. A diary is found, assumptions are made, and apparently a big turning point happened when there were three days of rain. The second act then goes back in time to those three days of rain, when Walker, Nan and Pip's parents, now Ned (McAvoy), his architecture partner Theo (Harman) and Walker and Nan's mom Lina (Marshal) were about the same age as their kids were in the first act. Ah, clever right?

Get the same actors to play their parents in a different time setting? And a nice twist to the story right?

Maybe.

If it's done right. It's a great play to let actors play two different role,s and Julia has mentioned it was probably a bit too challenging for her first bout on Broadway, but hey, at least we get a really cool rain effect!

And in this new London version, boy does the rain come down. Whereas the Broadway version only had it in the background, the Apollo Theatre has a nice rain effect running at the front of the stage where the actors were constantly walking under, soaking themselves throughout the second act.

Yes, James McAvoy was wet. On stage. In front of me. And at one point while wearing a wife beater. Wet.

That alone was worth the price of admission. (And of COURSE I can't find any photos of it so you'll actually have to buy a ticket to see that).

Luckily, James, who actually has had a background in theatre, was surprisingly terrific on stage. While his American accent sometimes wavered or almost sounded TOO pronounced, his performance as both Walker (more of a tortured free spirit) and Ned (a reserved bookish man) were brilliantly controlled and he definitely commanded the stage with a star presence (which hence, explains why he's making it big on the big screen). McAvoy never needed to rely on big showy moves, but balanced between restraining himself and stealing the stage (even during his quiet scenes).

Sadly, his fellow British cast members were less up to the tasks. Which was a shame since Pip/Theo was played by Brit actor Nigel Harman, a handsome man of commanding stature (and seen in Donmar's Guys and Dolls and Eastenders). His American accent bordered on being racist, almost sounding like a stereotypical Jewish New Yorker from the days of Vaudeville (in both acts, including the modern first act). And his emotions essentially ran between happy and unhappy with a pout on his face.

Lyndsey Marshal fared a little better, as her Nan in the first act was terrific, and probably hit the notes Julia wasn't able to, bringing a freshness to the sister character who must try to keep everything together during their time of mourning. Her southern belle Lina in the 2nd act though failed to impress, but in part because I still had memories of Julia's southern routine that was pitch perfect for the role.

It doesn't help that upon this second viewing, Greenberg's play seems a bit less impressive and the twists and turns in the second act (that takes all of the first act to set up) seem less surprising and almost dull and convoluted. But what a great excuse for the rain effect! (and a wet James McAvoy!)

The set design by Soutra Gilmour is almost terribly mundane, with a regular box set with three walls, and a large space for the actors to get lost within. The building in question, which is supposed to be a major plot point, fails to show what architectural wonders Ned and Theo were supposed to be.

The direction attempts to utilize the large square space created by the 3 walled set as much as possible, leaving the front edge of the stage to become the outside alleyway for rain to fall, and Lloyd manages to make the actors move around the stage in an attempt to invigorate the 3 person play with as much enthusiasm as possible. Still, the rain, while kinda cool, seemed gimmicky, especially since there was no rain behind the windows in the apartment (uh, consistency? hello?).

Between Marshall's better acting as Nan, and a more intense set up, the first act flowed far better and remained more interesting than the second act which unravels far more of the mysteries.

The best part of the second act was watching James McAvoy do a complete 180 now as Ned, and watching him play reserved and shy in an old fashioned costume and nicely slicked back hair. His intensity remained, even with the quieter character, and it proved why this play is really more just a showcase for McAvoy's stage skills and star presence than anything else.

While I've actually really enjoyed the recent Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg's The American Plan, I seemed less impressed with his work here on Three Days of Rain this second go around as the weaknesses in the 2nd act (and the whole set up) seemed to unravel more beneath the gimmicks, an inconsistent cast, and without Julia Roberts to dazzle me. My eyes were a bit clearer to see the play for what it really is.

Still, did I mention James McAvoy is terrific in this play? And at one point in a white wife beater? And gets wet?

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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The Musicalists of Love

So as regular readers know, I have no shame in admitting my love for all things pop, and the cheesier the better. But once in a while, I still enjoy my indie-emo-alt-folk-rock stuff (I'm still a big fan of The Stills). You also know I'm big on the musicals.

I've been checking out The Decemberists new album The Hazards of Love which is the indie band's ambitious new album which has more of a musical/opera concept, with a thread of a storyline running through the whole alt-rock album.


I love this ambitious concept and because The Decemberists is a large group and with some guest vocalists, they have enough different voices to carry through the different characters, and it really does sound like a musical, albeit a very moody emo folksy one (think back to Duncan Sheik's earlier albums before he decided to go Broadway with my fave Spring Awakening). And with rock albums going Broadway (including Green Day bringing their American Idiot to the stage later this year), it's not completely unheard of now.

Though I will say, after a few listens, while The Hazards of Love definitely has its earthy and quirky charms, with a moody tonal sound, it somehow reminded me most of most famous of rock opera's, The Who's Tommy (which eventually became a successful Broadway show based on the initial rock album).

And while some people tend to complain some albums sound all the same, a musical tends to work best when melodic themes are carried through, and frontman Colin Meloy manages to make the whole album flow with familiar themes and several variations of the terrific title song "The Hazards of Love". Yet each song, with different voices, can still become their own song.

The story is described as "The Hazards of Love (produced by Tucker Martine) tells the tale of a woman named Margaret who is ravaged by a shape-shifting animal; her lover, William; a forest queen; and a cold-blooded, lascivious rake". To be honest, I've never been a lyric person, and rarely pay much attention and listen mainly for melodies (even when I'm watching musicals) so I can't say I fully understood the story while I was listening to the album, but each song, and some of the lovely voices (like Becky Stark as Margaret on "Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)").

I will admit though that while the album is intended to be heard as a whole, I can't do the whole thing in one sitting. It's too much (plus I'm from the A.D.D./iTunes singles generation so my attention span is completely shot) for me, plus it's definitely an album that grows on you with further listens, but the more I hear The Hazards of Love, the more I want to hear it.

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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American Idol - Woohoo! He's GONE!

American Idol - Top 8 - Results Night - The Cut from 8 to 7

He's gone he's gone he's gone!!!

I didn't actually watch the show (sorry, I was too busy being totally confused yet enthralled and yet confused by Lost) but I checked in during commercial breaks. But as soon as I saw my love Kris Allen safe, I rested a bit easier (so that I could totally stress myself out by Lost. Seriously, Ben? WTF?)

And as soon as I saw Allison Iraheta was safe and Lil Rounds was not, I breathed even easier.

So Anoop, Lil and Scott were bottom 3. Not such a surprise and basically America got it right. WHAT? America got it right? That's even more shocking than anything on Lost tonight. (Seriously, so amazing. SOOO confused).

And then next time I tuned in, the judges were determining Scott's ultimate fate. They actually looked like they were considering it. Oh please stop the charade. He was the worst contestant left in the game. He was the worst contestant in the Top 13.

FINALLY SCOTT MCINTYRE IS GONE!!! WOOHOO!!! And I'm NOT GOING TO MISS HIM. Not even his slightly humanizing sense of humour. I'm that heartless.

Goodbye. Let the real competition now begin.

For more on American Idol:
Click here for the most recent posts.
Season 8:
Top 2 Performance
Top 3 Performance, Top 3 Results
Top 4 Performance, Top 4 Results
Top 5 Performance, Top 5 Results
Top 6 + Matt (Top 7 Redux) Performance, Top 7 Redux Results
Top 7 Performance, Top 7 Results
Top 8 Performance, Top 8 Results
Top 9 Performance
Top 10 Performance
Top 12 Performance, Top 12 Results
Top 13 Performance, Top 13 Results
Top 36:
Group 1, Group 2, Group 3
Wild Card, Wild Card Results
Pre-Top 36:
Who Are You Going To Vote For?
Handicapping the Alleged American Idols

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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American Idol - I'm Too Old For This Sh!t

American Idol - Top 8 - Performance Night - Theme: Songs from the Year They Were Born

Before we get to the top 8. Megan Joy Caw Caw Corkrey was booted out last week. I've already practically forgotten about her.

I'm also LOVING the Idolatry videos on Entertainment Weekly by Michael Slezak and company. Basically because they basically say the exact same thing I wrote from the previous week. It's almost if I had made the videos. (Wait, did I?) You'd think I'd get a small cut or payment or something.

So, this week the singers must sing a song from the year they were born. And since the OLDEST contestant was born in the 80's, that now means mostly 80's music, and that everyone on the show is younger than me. Man I feel old. Allison was born in 1992. I'll be right back. I'm going to get my Metamucil now.

So since 7 of the 8 contestants were born in the 80's. That means a lot of 80's music. That's a joke right?


Danny Gokey
28 years old - Born 1980
Home: Milwaukee, WI
Audition: Kansas City, MO
Song: "Stand By Me" (by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, made famous by Ben E. King)

Grade: B+

I actually liked the arrangement (unlike Randy) but while I think he does have a great sound, he's been off recently and if you listen closely, he's STILL NOT ON KEY all the time. But at this point, he's brainwashed the judges and half of America enough to convince people that he's the best singer in the competition (including EW columnist Adam B. Vary, whose kinda cute in a nerdy way). I still can't stand him but I'm not reacting so violently ill when I see him right now. At this point, I just sort of want to push him over but that's it.


Kris Allen
23 years old - Born 1985 (June 21st, just to note)
Home: Conway, AR
Audition: Louisville, KY
Song: "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" (by Danny Kortchmar, made famous by Don Henley)

Grade: B-

Probably the worst performance Kris Allen has done but mainly because I HATE THAT SONG. He does a nice job of trying to make it his own but I'm not sure it all succeeded in erasing the lameness of Don Henley.

Whatever. He sure is pretty!


Lil Rounds
23 years old - Born 1984
Home: Memphis, TN
Audition: Kansas City, MO
Song: "What's Love Got To Do With It" (by Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, made famous by Tina Turner)

Grade: C

Seriously, girl has some grand delusions. She keeps trying to sing big diva songs but her voice just ain't up to the task. Last week she does a hackneyed version of Celine, now Lil tries to take on Tina Turner. Is it something to compensate for the name?

The judges keep saying she's a "brilliant vocalist" but yet, she hasn't really shown that at all since we've gone live. Lil needs to take on something modern and completely UNDIVAish. I think that would make the statement she needs. Simon and Paula apparently both note that she needs to be original (with Simon making a bit more sense) and I completely agree.


Anoop Desai
21 years old - Born 1986
Home: Chapel Hill, NC
Audition: Kansas City, MO
Song: "True Colors" - (by Tom Kelly, Billy Steinberg, made famous by Cyndi Lauper)

Grade: B

He finally picks the right song and sings it the exact way he should, but this is where the strains and weaknesses show through (like a rainbow... er... wait). It was pretty good but if I had to get nitpicky, his voice failed him when I listen closely but much better than weeks past. Still not the best voice of the competition (Kris could sing circles around him and I'll even say Danny generally has a better voice) but it's been actually one of the better performances from the night that should save him for another week.


Scott MacIntyre
23 years old - Born 1985
Home: Scottsdale, AZ
Audition: Phoenix, AZ
Song: "The Search is Over" - (by Survivor)

Grade: C-

No piano. Still no talent. Okay, that was harsh. Actually, it wasn't as bad as it normally has been. I didn't have to rush to plug my ears though I wouldn't decide to listen to it again. The judges were harsh on their comments this week even though I think he's been far worse. I still wan't him out right away, don't get me wrong, but I've felt a bigger urge to rip out my guts on some of his previous performances. Though what was the point of the guitar? Did he even strum that thing more than twice?


Allison Iraheta
16 years old - Born 1992. NINETY TWO??? I have T-shirts I still wear that are older than she is (which yes, I know is kinda gross)
Home: Los Angeles, CA
Audition: San Francisco, CA
Song: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (by Mike Reid, Allen Shamblin, made famous by Bonnie Raitt)

Grade: B+

First off, I LOVE this song. LOVE LOVE LOVE. And I think I've grown to love the song more and more as times gone by. Okay, now that that's out of the way, I thought Allison did a fine job with Raitt's song, though I don't think she killed it as much as I would have hoped. Still, it was pretty safe but pretty great and a great song choice.


Matt Giraud
23 years old - Born 1985
Home: Kalamazoo, MI
Audition: Louisville, KY
Song: "Part Time Lover" (by Stevie Wonder)

Grade: B

Damnit, another Stevie Wonder song. ARGH. Why did I NOT go with the obvious choice for the pool. Yet another point to the competition. ARGH. Seriously, this conspiracy to sing old songs with "birth year songs" is just a reason to do the 80's without saying 80's songs. Cause that would just sound lamer. Meanwhile, the judges and the audience seemed to love Matt's performance but maybe I was just annoyed at falling behind in the pool, because I wasn't totally buying it. It did end off decently but I thought it had a shaky start and again, I don't think he's on key as much as the judges think he is.


Adam Lambert
26 years old - Born 1982
Home: Los Angeles, CA
Audition: San Francisco, CA
Song: "Mad World" (by Roland Orzabal, made famous by Tears for Fears)

Grade: B

Well, he sure does interesting song choices and a good one this week (as opposed to last week's ridiculous Funky Music). He definitely has the showy performance impact down pat though I still don't think his vocals are as strong as his fans think he is. As the current front runner, I think he's only there because he makes bold choices (for good or bad) but as an artist, I don't think I would want to hear his album. Simon loved it and gives him a standing O. No time for the others. What? Randy doesn't get to talk his drivel?


The Final Round Up:

Best of the Night: Allison Irahetta, and note, it was the only song that wasn't from the 80's. A sign?
Second Best of the Night: Danny Gokey
Third Best of the Night: Anoop Desai
Fourth Best of the Night: Adam Lambert

GASP. Kris Allen isn't in the top 4 slot. My love. My reason for Season 8. Well, everyone's had an off night once or twice. Scott's had about 7. I know the judges are REALLY pushing Adam to win (now that Lil has totally flopped out and Danny seems less interesting) but PLEASE don't let us lose sex on legs Kris Allen. I mean, the song wasn't his best but his voice still IS. PLEASE...

Worst of the Night: Scott MacIntyre
Second Worst of the Night: Lil Rounds

Bottom Three Predictions: Allison Irahetta, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds

Going Home: It HAS to be the time for Scott to go, right? RIGHT? Though my gut still says Lil Rounds even though I was totally wrong last week.

For more on American Idol:
Click here for the most recent posts.
Season 8:
Top 2 Performance
Top 3 Performance, Top 3 Results
Top 4 Performance, Top 4 Results
Top 5 Performance, Top 5 Results
Top 6 + Matt (Top 7 Redux) Performance, Top 7 Redux Results
Top 7 Performance, Top 7 Results
Top 8 Performance, Top 8 Results
Top 9 Performance
Top 10 Performance
Top 12 Performance, Top 12 Results
Top 13 Performance, Top 13 Results
Top 36:
Group 1, Group 2, Group 3
Wild Card, Wild Card Results
Pre-Top 36:
Who Are You Going To Vote For?
Handicapping the Alleged American Idols
Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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Spring Cabaret

Sadly I missed the Shameless Sundays cabaret at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (in Toronto, where both the casts of Dog Sees God and Spring Awakening Tour Cast joined in on the free fun) this past Sunday since I was away in Colorado but here's why Matt Doyle (Gossip Girl) rocks:



And don't forget, he's only in Spring Awakening until this Sunday, April 12th. No word if Kyle Riabko returns for the last week of the show in Toronto (UPDATE: He'll be back April 14th), but I'm definitely going again to see Matt Doyle's Melchior.

I'm also in love with these boys (as almost illegal as it may be), with Andy Mientus (Hanschen) and Ben Moss (Ersnt) doing a slightly gay version of "The Dark I Know Well" (and excising any of the actual disturbing darkness of the original intention of the song (or at least I hope that was the point)):



Smarties 717 has a bunch of videos from the night including more Spring Awakening cast members doing other numbers.

Here's Matt Doyle from a few months ago singing "A Change Is Gonna Come":


Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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What the F#*k? Why aren't you watching Chuck?

So as elated as I am about the two season pick up for the critically lauded and ratings deprived Friday Night Lights, why hasn't NBC picked up Chuck (also critically lauded and ratings deprived) for its third season yet? Seriously? Meanwhile they have time to bully the Boston affiliate and force them to show Leno 5 times a week? And they don't have time to renew the awesomeness of Chuck yet?

Sarah: Chuck? Why haven't we been renewed yet?
Chuck: I don't know. You're hot. I'm super nerdy cute. And I'm terribly funny. And you look awesome kicking spy ass. What's not to love?

Seriously, what the f#$k is going on? Okay, I understand the low ratings for Friday Night Lights. It's sometimes a bit too real and painful to watch, but Chuck is both fun and fast, a combo of comedy and action but that isn't dumbed down (oh wait, is that the problem?). Think Alias but less dark and broody. So why aren't you all watching? Why are ratings so low?

It's so awesome it even has a character named Captain Awesome! (yes, he's shirtless below. You're welcome girls and gays! Yes, this show is for you too, despite all the kick ass action sequences, spy techno mumbo jumbo and Yvonne Strahovski (above with Zachary Levi's Chuck))

Fellow TV blogger GMMR is running a weeklong Chuck Vs. The Network Pickup campaign so spread the Chuck love and check out what you're missing!

Other bloggers will all be chiming in with their love but I don't want to make the show some kind of cult show that only chronic TV watchers will like (so as much as I love Whedon shows, I know it's not for everyone). But CHUCK IS. It's the perfect blend of so many genres and it's light and fun yet done in such a smart and clever way that I don't understand why no one watches it? Unless it's from fear of forgetting to switch networks and getting caught at looking at Heroes, which may now be hazardous to your health.

But Chuck is set up that while it definitely rewards those that have stuck to it from the start, it isn't necessary to have watched it from the start and you can easily get the gist of it all and still enjoy the fun! So catch up online, and then join next Monday at 8pm on NBC/CITY.

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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The TV Blog Coalition - The Show Must Go On, and On, and On

So I'm surprised I didn't read "It was an end to an ERa" as ER ended last week. Just saying. Now why didn't I think to write that last Thursday?

Seriously, it was basically on for almost half my life. The Simpsons has been on for OVER half my life. Somehow I doubt any of the current shows on the air will make it that long (and not sure I would want them to. I kinda like the idea that Lost has an end date). Well, maybe the CSI shows or Two and a Half Men. You know, shows I don't watch. I guess Law and Order is still running too. I guess that started when I was in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Oh lord, where has the time gone?

Alright, time to move on. How's Southland? I haven't been able to watch it yet even though it's available online now (and legally) for free. Benjamin McKenzie (The OC) in a cop uniform? I'm SOOO there.

Here's what the other TV bloggers were talking about this past week:

As ER said its goodbye, Buzz thought back over her favorite memories of the show and asked you to share your own. (BuzzSugar)

This week, Sandie took a look at American Idol's Adam Lambert back when he was in the Los Angeles production of "Wicked." (Daemon's TV)

Are you ready to laugh even more on Thursday nights? Check out my review of the new NBC comedy Parks and Recreation starring Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones. (Give Me My Remote)

In the latest round of Playing the Percentages, Scooter puts a number on the chances of Chuck ever hooking up with Sarah, if Cupid will be any good. And just hours after he accessed the chances of another season of Friday Night Lights, it was announced we’d get two. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)

Rae's sad to say goodbye to ER but she didn't think the finale was quite as perfect as others did. (RTVW)

Vance thinks the producers and judges are trying way too hard to fix the competition on American Idol, especially when it's so obvious that Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta are far better than Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Lil Rounds. (Tapeworthy)

This week, Jace took an early look at next week's episode of Chuck ("Chuck Versus the Dream Job"), which features guest stars Scott Bakula and Chevy Chase. (Televisionary)

Marisa participated in a chat with SNL's Will Forte and Arrested Development's Mitch Hurwitz on their new animated project Sit Down Shut Up. (TiFaux)

Jennifer pondered whether a Saved by the Bell 20-year cast reunion is a good idea or if Jimmy Fallon was simply drunk when he began his campaign for the event. (Tube Talk)

Matt is glad ER has ended. Because he's seen Southland, and it's great. (TV Fanatic)

Vance at http://tapeworthy.blogspot.com

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