ABC's Revenge feels like something that was initially developed for ABC Family more than anything else. Even among shows like Desperate Housewives, it seems like it would be more at home alongside Pretty Little Liars and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. But, I probably don't mean what you think I mean by saying that. The show follows Emily Thorne (Emily Van Camp), and her integration … [Read more...]
ABC Studios is coming out with a slew of television DVD releases once fall approaches, and the pack of offerings run the complete gamut of reaction possibilities. From your favorite shows, to television's biggest "oh my God, that's still on" titles, to "Woops, there goes that show," it's all coming for your viewing and owning pleasure. Of course, all of these shows have their fans, and ABC has … [Read more...]
Expedition Impossible is right around the corner, and I have a lot of preview material to get your ready. If you're a fan of other competition reality shows, but don't think there is enough chance that the contestants might - fall to their death, succumb to heat stroke, or break a bone - then here is the show for you. The show takes 13 teams of, more or less, ordinary individuals, and throws … [Read more...]
ABC's Shark Tank is between seasons at the moment, though I'm glad to see it still showing up on Friday nights, but it's getting a third season in the fall. The show had me as a fan long before it ever aired, because I had already been hooked by the British and Canadian versions for years. The show of entrepreneurial hopefuls, and the Sharks (Dragons in the other incarnations) who may or may not … [Read more...]
ABC has a slew of new shows coming, many of which need a lot of luck if they're going to last more than a handful of episodes. The schedule has been released, so let's take a lot at what's coming. Oddly enough, as part of the new announcement, ABC has solidified the return of several more shows, including Happy Endings, despite the fact that two other networks have shows on their slate with … [Read more...]
ABC is switching things up, and two new shows are take a shot at taking over daytime television. The Chew and The Revolution will be coming your way soon. Read all about the shows and the revamp it causes below. Iconic Shows "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" Will Broadcast Their Final Episodes in September 2011 and January 2012, Respectively; Series Will Sunset in a Manner That Honors … [Read more...]
Coming to you this Sunday is another installment in the reality TV "feel good" series. Secret Millionaire takes you along for the ride as a millionaire searches for someone deserving of a large donation. Each week a new millionaire will embark on an adventure that showcases the needy, and will hope to not only connect with the "other side" of life, but run into someone trying to do great work who … [Read more...]
ABC's No Ordinary Family takes gimmick television to a whole new level, but does so in the smartest possible way. For months the show has been referred to as a live-action, television version of The Incredibles, and that's pretty accurate. Sure, it's the mom with the superspeed, and the son and daughter are superbrained and telepathic respectively, but the underlying theory is rather … [Read more...]
Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, in partnership with ABC Studios, will be auctioning the props, costumes and set pieces from the hit ABC television series, LOST August 21-22 live from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA. Worldwide bidding begins at 1pm PDT both days. Bids can be placed in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the Internet by visiting … [Read more...]
I suspect that many of you have heard of CafePress.com at some point, but even if you have, you may not know about a lot of the newer possibilities. The internet standard for custom apparel and gifts for years, the site has branched out recently in terms of not only the offerings, but your ability to make your own items. Not only are you now getting a lot more options for TV and Movie … [Read more...]
I had a philosophy professor once who absolutely hated Wittgenstein. I don't mean he disagreed with him. Wittgenstein really pissed him off. It turned out, when you got down to it, that his theory was more about people in general, as opposed to any particular philosopher (or religion, because he'd throw a couple of those into his thinking as well). What really got him so worked up was that … [Read more...]
