I feel bad, I forgot to remind everyone to watch American Gladiators last night, and they go and have terrible ratings. And now look at poor Titan. NEVER AGAIN.
9:00 - Reaper (CW)
I don’t remember ever typing (CW) before. Anyway, this is a Josh pick, I guess it has something to do with grain harvesting.
9:05 - Maria Full of Grace (IFC)
In case your evening didn’t have enough horrific abortion, IFC has your back.
9:30 - South Park: “Casa Bonita” (Comedy Central)
An amazing, incredible, classic episode.
Late Night
Regis is on Dave, Evangeline Lilly is on Jay, Steve Carrell is on Conan, John Cusack is on Craig, Bill Moyers is on Jon, and some Titanic lady is on Colbert.
This week went by FAR to slowly, perhaps because I spent the whole time counting down to this Monday, when a new season of American Gladiators comes back. It will have new events, new gladiators and the same rampant fanboyism from Jeff and me. Expect a more complete preview tomorrow.
But how else did we spend our time this week?
A little more than a week ago we were enjoying the Kentucky Derby - and then spent most of Monday feeling bad for enjoying it.
So seeing as the strike is (essentially) over, I assume my television will be instantly filled with a bounty of 30 Rock and The Office. I can’t wait!
8:00 - American Gladiators (NBC)
This week we spotlight the biggest omission of the current revival: the Atlasphere. I don’t know about you, but nothing says Gladiators like dudes rolling around in steel balls (aside from, perhaps, dudes smacking each other with Q-Tips). Please, Hulk Hogan, bring back the balls.
8:00 - Prison Break (FOX)
The image of Prison Break that I have in my head is that every season is spent trying to, well, break out of a prison, only to discover in the season finale that they’re still stuck inside an even bigger prison. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Late Night
Dave’s lead guest tonight is “2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover revealed”. I loved him in that movie! Ferguson hosts my mortal enemy, Julie Chen.
Ninety minutes of Gladiators? Oh, what a wondrous bounty the National Broadcasting Co. hath deposited upon our viewing platters! (Look, I heard Crush digs the fancy talk.)
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
“Durr durr durr, I’m Josh, I write for 2.0somethings and I won’t shut up about this dumb sitcom I watch.” (Heads up: it’s a rerun.)
9:00 - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX)
Though old school gladiator Turbo’s recent editorial in The Onion pointed out plenty of problems with our new obsession, we’re still hooked. Besides, I’m sensing more than a little jealousy at Wolf’s ability to grow facial hair.
9:00 - State of the Union (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, Food Network, Disney Channel, Oxygen, C-SPAN 12)
For the first time in ages, the State of the Union preempting regular programming is actually a boon to us all, averting a likely Samantha Who? marathon.
9:30 - In Treatment (HBO)
HBO really reaches with this one - a show about a psychiatrist! Except this time, you have to watch every single night for a month to understand what the hell is going on! And no promises then, either!
Late Night
Julie Chen on Letterman (deja vu?), Denis Leary on Fergs, and Conan’s back with new episodes, but also back to not telling us who’s on. A shame.
I feel bad, I forgot to remind everyone to watch American Gladiators last night, and they go and have terrible ratings. And now look at poor Titan. NEVER AGAIN.
8:00 - American Gladiators (NBC)
8:00 - American Gladiators (NBC)