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Deadly Demands: real life hostage situations (but funny!)
Deadly Demands is a six-part series that goes into real life hostage situations, which no doubt there’s an insatiable desire to learn more about due to the approximately 1.6 million films and TV series that have depicted such scenes and incidents to date.
Brother Meat – Live at the Horizontal Boogie Bar: #125 of best 1,000 albums ever!
There’s a woman in the house, and she won’t come out.
Deadliest Warrior, “United States Army Rangers vs. North Korean Special Operations Forces”: hypothetical WWIII
What if there was a WWIII and it happened today?
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Danny DeVito discusses the show’s filthy and fun longevity [Interview]
Danny DeVito talks about how liberating Sunny has been to work on and what’s to come.
Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, “Wall Street”: who’s really behind the economic collapse?
“People, it’s time to be the old proverbial fly in the ointment; let’s invade this so called club.” – Jesse
Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, “The Police State Conspiracy”: you just made the list
“The government doesn’t control these operations.” – Clem, Fusion Center Spokesman
Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, “Area 51”: the body takes on the aliens
What’s so special about Area 51? That’s what we’ve got to find out. – Jesse
American Horror Story: Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott dish
The stars of Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy’s creepy FX series field questions about their paranormal experiences, the show’s wide appeal, and, yes, the Rubber Man.
Conan, “Baa Baa Blackmail”: back to basic (cable)
“Inside it smells like tears.” – Andy Richter
Comic Book Men, “Life After Clerks”: bat mobiles, lightsabers, and Jay
“In heaven, everyone has a Bat mobile.” – Walt
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Will Ferrell gets the full Jerry Seinfeld treatment
One of the many joys of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is that you end up learning far more about both Jerry and his comedian guests (including comedian-in-chief Barack Obama this season) than you would in most other environments.
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Zoom”: it’s hard to say goodbye
“You think the company doesn’t work if you don’t have the Intersect?” – Ellie
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Hack Off”: the piranha bites back
An ode to thinking juice.
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips”: mind over matter
“Being the Intersect doesn’t mean you have to constantly talk about being the Intersect.” – Chuck
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Curse”: all in the family
Team Bartowski breaks the Internet. Geek rage to follow.
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Cubic Z”: an air duct battle royal
“Isn’t spy sex great?” – Heather Chandler
INXS – X: #126 of best 1,000 albums ever!
Love devastation, suicide blonde.
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Business Trip”: superhero no more
Morgan is de-intersected. Sarah just wants to be a real girl.
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Bullet Train”: Sarah gets tied to the tracks. Again.
“I think you are uniquely wasteful and destructive.” – Jeff
Chuck, “Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit”: the sidekick strikes back
“For the first time in my life, I feel as cool as you.” – Morgan
Chuck, “Chuck Versus Sarah” and “Chuck Versus the Goodbye” (series finale): from Burbank with love
Okay, I admit it, I might have teared up a little bit.
Chuck, “Chuck Versus Bo”: hot potato
Because why the hell not.
Chase, “Pilot”: chasing Boardwalk Empire with an unsavory chaser
After bearing witness to the stunning Boardwalk Empire, let’s just say that Chase wasn’t such a delectable aperitif.
Celebrating Ernest Borgnine’s television career
Always charismatic and with a flair for the eccentric, Borgnine is perhaps best known for the character of Lt. Commander Quinton McHale in McHale’s Navy.
Californication, “Home Sweet Home”: fade in
“Keep it up Chuckles, and I’ll be seeing you again real soon.” – Doctor to Hank
Californication, “Exile on Main St.”: it’s time to release the kraken
“You smell like you just stepped out of a fisting contest.” – Abby
Bunheads, “Bunheads”: dude, I just wanna dance
ABC Family’s charming series is worth a watch.
Sister Wives, “The Brown Family Decision”: heading out of town
“This might be our last holiday all together.” – Jannelle
Bride Shows Blitzkrieg: My Big Friggin’ Wedding and Bridezillas
Ah, a typical weekend whereupon I found myself feasting on a pair of bride- and wedding-centric shows: VH1’s My Big Friggin’ Wedding and We’s Bridezillas.
Breakout Kings, “An Unjust Death”: procedural fun
“My god, that’s your natural scent? Woman you smell like cake.” – Lloyd to Erica
Breaking In, “Pilot”: boom goes the dynamite
“My name’s Duncan. Duncan M’nuts.” – Josh
Breaking In, “The Contra Club”: undercover boss
“Being a corporate bitch goes against everything I stand for.” – Cameron
Breaking Amish: Brave New World, “Nothing To Lose”: and everything to gain
Another round of fake reality?
Braxton Family Values, “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.”: don’t cross your mother
All the Braxton sisters return to a life of reality stardom and brand-new feuds.
Braxton Family Values, “Beauty School Dropout”: are you producer creepin’?
Tamar goes around Vince to get her musical way and Traci kick-starts a new dream.
Bored to Death, “The Blonde in the Woods”: now that’s what I call a wolf pack
The oysters are kicking in. – George
Bored to Death, “Escape from the Dungeon!”: eunuch was the case that they gave me
The quirk is there, the chemistry is on point.
Bones, “The Truth in the Myth”: the beautiful and the gross
Bones, Booth, and the gang investigate a death possibly caused by a mythical creature.
Body of Proof, “Pilot”: spark or fizzle?
CSI meets Dr. G.
Body of Proof, “Love Thy Neighbor”: un-run of the mill
“You couldn’t handle a desperate housewife… Believe me.” – Megan
Mad Men, “Six Month Leave”: and she threw it away
“To Monday morning: it’ll be here faster than you think.” – Freddy Rumsen
Boardwalk Empire, “What Do the Bees Do?”: of honey and money
“What does the bee do? Bring home honey. What does father do? Bring home money. What does mother do? Lay out the money. What do children do? Eat up the honey!” Margaret’s daughter
Boardwalk Empire, “Under God’s Power She Flourishes”: remember everything
“The beginning’s over. The end hasn’t come yet. All I care about is now.” – Nucky
The Millionaire Matchmaker, Damian Guillot & Dr. Chris Patton (“The Red-Headed Mixer”): redheads a go go
“Goddamn, daddy’s not looking to f—ing sit on the couch and f—king play tiddlywinks and start f—king crocheting.” – Damian Guillot
Boardwalk Empire, “Two Boats and a Lifeguard”: in the name of the fathers
“So I wait, plan, marshal my resources – and when I finally see an opportunity, and there is a bet to make, I bet it all.” – Arnold Rothstein
Boardwalk Empire, “To the Lost”: a soldier’s end
“I died in a trench, years back. I thought you knew that.” – Jimmy to Nucky
Boardwalk Empire, “The Ivory Tower”: down the wrong pipe
“The moral of this story is that if I’d cause a stranger to choke to death for my own amusement, what do you think I’ll do to you if you don’t tell me who ordered you to kill Colosimo.” – Arnold Rothstein
Boardwalk Empire, “The Emerald City”: retaliation
“Nothing says I’m sorry like money.” – Rothstein
Boardwalk Empire, “The Age of Reason”: confide in confession
“Not every insult requires a response.” – Jimmy