dannyclmns.com » ugly-betty http://the-madness.net a work in progress Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:29:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 RIP Ugly Betty http://the-madness.net/2010/01/28/rip-ugly-betty/ http://the-madness.net/2010/01/28/rip-ugly-betty/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:33:24 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=2060

2006-2010

]]> http://the-madness.net/2010/01/28/rip-ugly-betty/feed/ 0 Honestly… http://the-madness.net/2009/05/21/honestly/ http://the-madness.net/2009/05/21/honestly/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 02:45:00 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1842 I don’t really have anything to say right now.  Ugly Betty finale was fantastic (along with Lost and Grey’s Anatomy, ABC has done pretty well this year in terms of finales).  I’m so sleepy and I need to stop napping after school because it keeps me awake at night.  Now that the seniors are gone, we don’t do anything in any of my classes at school so I’m basically staring at the wall for eight hours at school.  Is it summer yet?

]]> http://the-madness.net/2009/05/21/honestly/feed/ 0 Time To Disconnected The Cable, Pt. 2 http://the-madness.net/2009/05/20/time-to-disconnected-the-cable-pt-2/ http://the-madness.net/2009/05/20/time-to-disconnected-the-cable-pt-2/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 23:08:17 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1832 So the primetime lineups for next year are finally out, and I am pissed.  I understand that shows can’t live on forever, but it seems that the majority of the shows that were caneled were canceled not because of their quality but because of their cost while other shows that sucked were kept on.

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I’m very upset and disappointed that Samantha Who?, Kath & Kim, In The Motherhood, Pushing Daisies, and The Unusuals were canceled while ABC decided to keept Scrubs alive on life support (no pun intended), Better Off Ted was saved (

that show is painful, I wanted to love her but Portia del Rossi just didn’t deliver for me), and there are like, seventeen different incarnations of CSI and Law and Order still on.  Is this a joke?

Samantha Who? was one of the best shows on television.  It was witty, well-written, and a pleasure to watch.  The characters were loveable and relateable and Christina Applegate was a fantastic lead.  ABC flat-out said that it was canceled because it was too expensive and that they didn’t want it to come to this.

Kath & Kim was another hilarious show, but it seemed to be pretty polarizing.  A lot of people compared it to the Aussie version which probably ultimately caused its demise.  Although they were the same show, each version had a different style of humor and it was innapropriate to compare them both.

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In The Motherhood was a diamon in the ruff – Megan Mullally and Cheryl Hines were entertaining and hilarious, but I felt like Jessica St. Claire seemed contrived and unrealistic.  That being said, the whole premise of the series was fresh and original and it was otherwise very well-done.  This one will be missed.

I really liked The Unusuals, too, but not until I actually watched an episode.  The promos for the show made it look really freaky and “out there” (almost Sci-Fi) but it was a lot more…normal that it was advertised.  I thought, based on the promos, that it was some stupid scifi show, but I liked it a lot when I actually watched an episode.

Now, all of that being said, there are many shows that I am glad to see returning: Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Ugly Betty (although I am upset to see this moved to Fridays), The Biggest Loser, The Office, and Parks and Recreation.

]]> http://the-madness.net/2009/05/20/time-to-disconnected-the-cable-pt-2/feed/ 0 Obligatory Post-TV Finale Week Reflections http://the-madness.net/2009/05/18/obligatory-post-tv-finale-week-reflections/ http://the-madness.net/2009/05/18/obligatory-post-tv-finale-week-reflections/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 00:39:39 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1784 Last week was an amazing season finale week!  I don’t even know where to begin, so I’m going to go in chronological order.  SPOILER ALERT!

rhony jill zarin bethenny frenkel kelly bensimonThe Real Housewives of New York reunion shows were even better than I expected.  It was nice to see Ramona and Kelly finally get called out for all of their crap in front of everybody, although I almost felt bad for Kelly when everybody, including Ramona, was ripping her a new one!  As usual, Jill, Bethenny, and the Countess kept it classy.  I love them!  Alex didn’t really do much of anything in either of the episodes…I felt let down!  As for Real Housewives of New Jersey?  Those ladies are gonna be some hot messes!  I already like Teresa and Caroline, but I’m sure my allegiances are going to change as the season progresses.biggestloser tara costa hellen phillips

The Biggest Loser was nothing special.  I was surprised that Tara came in third (thought she was gonna take home the gold!), glad that Mike and Ron did NOT win, and very happy for Helen.  I’ve liked her all along and it was nice to see her be rewarded.  Tara and Helen were both looking HOT at the finale!  And as for Mike…well, I never took a liking to him.

lost julietThe two-hour Lost finale was something else.  I can honestly say that I am now excited for Lost after watching the finale.  I’ve sort of been getting less interested in the show over the past two season, but I’m completely hooked and invigorated again.  First and foremost, Juliet better live or I’m gonna pop off.  She is/was my favorite character, so therefore she is not allowed to die!  Next season is going to rock.  I have no freaking idea where the show is going next year, but it’s going to be good.

Even though the season finale of Ugly Betty isn’t until next week, this week’s episode was fantastic.  It was nice to see Betty and Matt work their stuff out.  I’m sad to see Ignacio’s baby mama leaving for California, though.  Will we ever get rid of Whilamena?  Probably not.  For some reason, I like her.  I’m not sure what it is, but I feel drawn to her.greys

And, finally, Grey’s Anatomy.  Wow.  Izzie AND George?  I’m still speechless.  One of the best season finales ever.  Except for the “Post-It Marriage” crap.  I slept through that stuff.  Alex was a douche.  I’m glad Cristina and Owen are together now, and I hope Callie and Arizona stay together next season.  I love all four of them.  Maybe they could all have a plural marriage?

As for the summer season?  I’m looking forward to: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Flipping Out, Top Chef Masters, Wipeout, and I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here!. This summer is going to deliver. :)

Oh, and I’m including this picture because it’s full of people that I love.  Rachael Ray, Jill Zarin (RHoNY), Rocoo DiSpirito (Top Chef, sorta), some dude, Tyson Beckford (Make Me A Supermodel – getting more into this show this season and I was pissed when they sent Jordan home this week.  wtf?), and, of course, Kathy Griffin.

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]]> http://the-madness.net/2009/05/18/obligatory-post-tv-finale-week-reflections/feed/ 1 Time To Disconnect the Cable… http://the-madness.net/2009/01/26/time-to-disconnect-the-cable/ http://the-madness.net/2009/01/26/time-to-disconnect-the-cable/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:22:15 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1564 Breaking: ABC benches ‘Ugly Betty’ – EW.com

Are you kidding me?  Which amazing show will be cancelled next?  First it was Reba, then Jericho, then Instant Star, then Miss-Guided, then Eli Stone, then Pushing Daisies, and now Ugly Betty?  Granted, the haven’t gone so far as to cancel it, but this seems to be a red flag of sorts.  What shows are left to watch?!  Lost and Grey’s Anatomy.  And honestly, GA has gotten a little mundane for me and VERY predictable.  I have to be honest in saying that I wouldn’t be upset if last week’s episode was the finale.  It was a good episode to close on.  Just give me an Owen & Cristina spinoff (and not Private Practice, that show is horrible) and I’ll be happy.

But, I digress.  This is really getting out of hand.  I went from following six primetime series on ABC/CBS/NBC/Fox to watching two because all of the good shows were cancelled!  I spend more time watching CNN and Bravo than any of the old networks.  I must say that I am happy to see Samantha Who? returning, but not at the expense of Betty.

What I’m surprised at the most is that networks haven’t figured out that people would rather watch these shows than The Bachelor, Survivor 66254, Amazing Race 984625, etc. The only good reality shows these days are coming off of Bravo (Top Chef, Flipping Out, Kathy Griffin, Real Housewives, etc.).

THIS SUCKS!!!

(Oh and PS – if anybody else is getting fed up, maybe you should shift your entertainment sources from television and movies to live theater, eh?  Help me pay my bills? Haha…)

]]> http://the-madness.net/2009/01/26/time-to-disconnect-the-cable/feed/ 0 2008 In Review: The Winners http://the-madness.net/2008/12/31/2008-in-review-the-winners/ http://the-madness.net/2008/12/31/2008-in-review-the-winners/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:33:59 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1523 Upon the conclusion of every year, I find it integral to reflect upon the events that have transpired over the past 366 days (leap year!). I have chosen to remember 2008 based upon the cultural facets that it defined for itself. I announced the categories nominees for my 2008 in review awards yesterday, and today I am proud to present the winners.

The winner(s) from each category are boldfaced.

See the winners after the break.

Blogs of 2008

Description: Blogs/personal websites that I enjoyed reading this year. Qualifications include excellent writing, attractive design, and semi-consistent updates.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category must have at least twelve archived entries from 2008.

Websites of 2008

Description: Websites (not blogs) that I visited extensively during 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category must have been updated periodically throughout 2008.

Movies of 2008

Description: Feature films that epitomized cinematic excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Films in this category must have been released on or after December 30, 2007 (when last year’s nominees were announced).

  • Doubt
  • Wall-E
  • Rent: Closing Night
  • Baby Mama
  • (Yeah, I obviously didn’t see many movies this year.)

TV Shows of 2008

Description: Television series/specials that epitomized excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Original air dates of the nominated seasons/specials must have been on or after December 30, 2007.

  • Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Season 4)
  • Flipping Out (Season 2)
  • Instant Star (Season 4)
  • Ugly Betty (Season 3)
  • Jericho (Season 2)
  • The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Season 1)
  • Top Chef (Season 4)
  • Samantha Who? (Season 2)

Theater Productions of 2008

Description: Theater productions that I have participated in.

Eligibility requirements: Productions in this category must have had a run that began on or after December 30, 2007.

  • Oz (MVMS)
  • Cinderella’s Glass Slipper (SCP)
  • The Rented Christmas (SCP)

Music of 2008

Description: Artists that epitomized musical excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Unlike last year, it is not necessary to have released an album in the past year; I only have to have had listened to these artists extensively throughout the year.

  • Alexz Johnson
  • Regina Spektor
  • Annie Lennox

Electronics of 2008

Description: Electronics that I used extensively throughout 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Has to be electronic, I guess. And I have to own this product or have used it extensively elsewhere.

  • iPhone 3G
  • Nintendo Wii
  • Smartboard
  • Shure PG Wireless Systems

iPhone Apps of 2008

Description: iPhone applications that I found to be particularly useful/fun throughout the year.

Eligibility requirements: I have to have been using this application for at least a week (since December 23, 2008).

  • Twitteriffic
  • Shazam
  • Koi Pond
  • Remote
  • WeatherBug
  • Sleeps2Xmas
  • JellyCar

Clothing Stores of 2008

Description: Any store from which I frequently purchased clothing throughout 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Must be a store.

  • Old Navy
  • H&M
  • The Gap
  • Aeropostalé
  • Express

Favorite Class of 2008

Description: Classes that I enjoyed throughout 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Classes must have been taken throughout my sophomore and junior years.

  • Spanish III/IV
  • Independent Research I/II
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Government & Politics AP

So, there you have it! The 2008 nominees! If I seem to have forgetting anything, leave it in the comments and I’ll add it. I’ll post the results on New Years Eve.

]]> http://the-madness.net/2008/12/31/2008-in-review-the-winners/feed/ 3 2008 In Review http://the-madness.net/2008/12/30/2008-in-review/ http://the-madness.net/2008/12/30/2008-in-review/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:30:28 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1517 Well folks, it’s that time of year again.  I’m proud to present the nominees for my fifth annual (2007 2006 2005 [2004 is lost forever]) year-in-review post.  This post is a retrospect of the aspects of pop culture that I feel most heavily defined 2008 and it covers everything from technology to entertainment.

See the nominees after the break.

Blogs of 2008

Description: Blogs/personal websites that I enjoyed reading this year. Qualifications include excellent writing, attractive design, and semi-consistent updates.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category must have at least twelve archived entries from 2008.

Websites of 2008

Description: Websites (not blogs) that I visited extensively during 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category must have been updated periodically throughout 2008.

Movies of 2008

Description: Feature films that epitomized cinematic excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Films in this category must have been released on or after December 30, 2007 (when last year’s nominees were announced).

  • Doubt
  • Wall-E
  • Rent: Closing Night
  • Baby Mama
  • (Yeah, I obviously didn’t see many movies this year.)

TV Shows of 2008

Description: Television series/specials that epitomized excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Original air dates of the nominated seasons/specials must have been on or after December 30, 2007.

  • Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Season 4)
  • Flipping Out (Season 2)
  • Instant Star (Season 4)
  • Ugly Betty (Season 3)
  • Jericho (Season 2)
  • The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Season 1)
  • Top Chef (Season 4)
  • Samantha Who? (Season 2)

Theater Productions of 2008

Description: Theater productions that I have participated in.

Eligibility requirements: Productions in this category must have had a run that began on or after December 30, 2007.

  • Oz (MVMS)
  • Cinderella’s Glass Slipper (SCP)
  • The Rented Christmas (SCP)

Music of 2008

Description: Artists that epitomized musical excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Unlike last year, it is not necessary to have released an album in the past year; I only have to have had listened to these artists extensively throughout the year.

  • Alexz Johnson
  • Regina Spektor
  • Annie Lennox

Electronics of 2008

Description: Electronics that I used extensively throughout 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Has to be electronic, I guess.  And I have to own this product or have used it extensively elsewhere.

  • iPhone 3G
  • Nintendo Wii
  • Smartboard
  • Shure PG Wireless Systems

iPhone Apps of 2008

Description: iPhone applications that I found to be particularly useful/fun throughout the year.

Eligibility requirements: I have to have been using this application for at least a week (since December 23, 2008).

  • Twitteriffic
  • Shazam
  • Koi Pond
  • Remote
  • WeatherBug
  • Sleeps2Xmas
  • JellyCar

Clothing Stores of 2008

Description: Any store from which I frequently purchased clothing throughout 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Must be a store.

  • Old Navy
  • H&M
  • The Gap
  • Aeropostalé
  • Express

Favorite Class of 2008

Description: Classes that I enjoyed throughout 2008.

Eligibility requirements: Classes must have been taken throughout my sophomore and junior years.

  • Spanish III/IV
  • Independent Research I/II
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Government & Politics AP

So, there you have it! The 2008 nominees! If I seem to have forgetting anything, leave it in the comments and I’ll add it. I’ll post the results on New Years Eve.

]]> http://the-madness.net/2008/12/30/2008-in-review/feed/ 6 ABC Premiere Week! http://the-madness.net/2008/09/22/abc-premiere-week/ http://the-madness.net/2008/09/22/abc-premiere-week/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:22:43 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/?p=1390 Every summer, a piece of me dies when the TV season ends.  Lo and behold, this week is ABC premiere week. :)

]]> http://the-madness.net/2008/09/22/abc-premiere-week/feed/ 1 2007 in Review – Winners! http://the-madness.net/2007/12/31/2007-in-review-winners/ http://the-madness.net/2007/12/31/2007-in-review-winners/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:00:31 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/12/31/2007-in-review-winners/ Upon the conclusion of every year, I find it integral to reflect upon the events that have transpired over the past 365 days. I have chosen to remember 2007 based upon the cultural facets that it defined for itself. I announced the categories nominees for my 2007 in review awards yesterday, and today I am proud to present the winners.

An asterisk (*) denotes a second-year winner; due to the fact that the award categories and their nominees have changed significantly over the past three years, there are no third-year winners.

See the winners after the break.

Blogs of 2007

Description: Blogs/personal websites that I enjoyed reading this year. Qualifications include excellent writing, attractive design, and semi-consistent updates.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category do not have to have been started in 2007, but the first archived entry must be on or before June 15, 2007.

Websites of 2007

Description: Websites (not blogs) that I visited extensively during 2007.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category do not have to have been founded in 2007, but must have been founded on or before June 15, 2007.

Movies of 2007

Description: Feature films that epitomized cinematic excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Films in this category must have been released on or after December 29, 2006 (when last year’s nominees were announced).

  • Winner: Juno
  • Runner-up: The Simpsons Movie #
  • Shrek 3
  • Pirates of the Caribbean 3 #
  • (Yeah, I obviously didn’t see many movies this year.)

TV Shows of 2007

Description: Television series/specials that epitomized excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Original air dates of the nominated seasons/specials must have been on or after December 29, 2006.

  • Winner: Lost (Season 3)* #
  • Winner: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Season 3)* #
  • Winner: Instant Star (Season 3) #
  • Winner: Ugly Betty (Season 2) #
  • Winner: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 3) #
  • Winner: Jericho (Season 1) #

Okay, so I couldn’t decide on ONE winner…there’s nothing wrong with a six-way tie!

Theater Productions of 2007

Description: Theater productions that I have participated in.

Eligibility requirements: Productions in this category must have had show dates on or after December 29, 2006.

  • Winner: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Repertoire Stage – HCC) #
  • Runner-up: Oz! (Stage Crew Productions) #
  • Runner-up: Grease (Long Reach High School) #
  • The Music Man (Stage Crew Productions) #
  • Father of the Bride (Long Reach High School) #

Celebrities of 2007

Description: I can’t really describe this category…biggest screw-up? Best move? Biggest train wreck? I’m not sure…

Eligibility requirements: You have to be famous?

  • Winner: Kathy Griffin #
  • Runner-Up: Britney Spears #
  • Jamie Lynn Spears #

Music of 2007

Description: Albums that epitomized musical excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Albums in this category must have been released on or after December 29, 2006 (when last year’s nominees were announced).

  • Winner: Legally Blonde Soundtrack – Various Artists
  • Runner-up: Reba Duets – Reba McEntire*
  • Call Me Irresponsible – Michael Buble
  • Songs from Instant Star 3 – Various Artists
  • My December – Kelly Clarkson
  • Blackout – Britney Spears (I’ll explain later.)

Personal Electronics of 2007

Description: Personal electronics that I used extensively throughout 2007.

Eligibility requirements: Has to be personal and electronic, I guess.

  • Winner: iPod Touch
  • Runner-up: iMac G5
  • iPod Mini
  • Motorola Razr
  • TI-84

And there you have it: my take on 2007. I hope you had an awesome 2007 and have an even better 2008!

My dear acquaintance, it’s so good to know you
For strength of your hand
That is loving and giving.
And a happy new year
With love overflowing,
With joy in our hearts
For the blessed new year.

Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
For us all who are gathered here.
And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, kind, and forgiving.
Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer,
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year.
All of those who are hither and yonder
With love in our hearts
We grow fonder and fonder.

Hail to those who we hold so dear
And hail to those who are gathered here.
And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, young, and forgiving.
Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year!

Song: “My Dear Acquaintance” by Regina Spektor

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

]]> http://the-madness.net/2007/12/31/2007-in-review-winners/feed/ 2 2007 In Review http://the-madness.net/2007/12/30/2007-in-review/ http://the-madness.net/2007/12/30/2007-in-review/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:58:05 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/12/30/2007-in-review/ For the fourth year in a row, here it is: my “year-in-review” post. The format for this year is going to be a little different; I’m getting rid of the Greatest Ally/Enemy categories because they seemed to cause more harm than good. Where applicable, nominees are linked (a “#” denotes a link to a blog post about the nominee).

See the nominees after the break.

Blogs of 2007

Description: Blogs/personal websites that I enjoyed reading this year. Qualifications include excellent writing, attractive design, and semi-consistent updates.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category do not have to have been started in 2007, but the first archived entry must be on or before June 15, 2007.

Websites of 2007

Description: Websites (not blogs) that I visited extensively during 2007.

Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category do not have to have been founded in 2007, but must have been founded on or before June 15, 2007.

Movies of 2007

Description: Feature films that epitomized cinematic excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Films in this category must have been released on or after December 29, 2006 (when last year’s nominees were announced).

  • Shrek 3
  • The Simpsons Movie #
  • Pirates of the Caribbean 3 #
  • Juno
  • (Yeah, I obviously didn’t see many movies this year.)

TV Shows of 2007

Description: Television series/specials that epitomized excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Original air dates of the nominated seasons/specials must have been on or after December 29, 2006.

  • Lost (Season 3) #
  • Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Season 3) #
  • Instant Star (Season 3) #
  • Ugly Betty (Season 2) #
  • Grey’s Anatomy (Season 3) #
  • Jericho (Season 1) #

Theater Productions of 2007

Description: Theater productions that I have participated in.

Eligibility requirements: Productions in this category must have had show dates on or after December 29, 2006.

  • Grease (Long Reach High School) #
  • The Music Man (Stage Crew Productions) #
  • Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Repertoire Stage – HCC) #
  • Father of the Bride (Long Reach High School) #
  • Oz! (Stage Crew Productions) #

Celebrities of 2007

Description: I can’t really describe this category…biggest screw-up? Best move? Biggest train wreck? I’m not sure…
Eligibility requirements: You have to be famous?

  • Britney Spears #
  • Jamie Lynn #
  • Kathy Griffin #

Music of 2007

Description: Albums that epitomized musical excellence.

Eligibility requirements: Albums in this category must have been released on or after December 29, 2006 (when last year’s nominees were announced).

  • Reba Duets – Reba McEntire
  • Call Me Irresponsible – Michael Buble
  • Songs from Instant Star 3 – Various Artists
  • My December – Kelly Clarkson
  • Legally Blonde Soundtrack – Various Artists
  • Blackout – Britney Spears (I’ll explain later.)

Personal Electronics of 2007

Description: Personal electronics that I used extensively throughout 2007.

Eligibility requirements: Has to be personal and electronic, I guess.

  • iPod Mini
  • iPod Touch
  • Motorola Razr
  • iMac G5
  • TI 84

So, there you have it! The 2007 nominees! If I seem to have forgetting anything, leave it in the comments and I’ll add it. I’ll post the results on New Years Eve.

]]> http://the-madness.net/2007/12/30/2007-in-review/feed/ 5 It Feels Good To Be Free http://the-madness.net/2007/11/15/it-feels-good-to-be-free/ http://the-madness.net/2007/11/15/it-feels-good-to-be-free/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:16:57 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/11/15/it-feels-good-to-be-free/ Amen. I loved Grey’s Anatomy this week (and Ugly Betty, too). I felt like there was tons of emotional moments that were played off very well, and I really enjoyed them. Plus, I really like the whole “high school” analogy. The scary thing is that they were pretty much on target…that’s like high school really is. I’m not sure if its a good thing or a bad thing, but it’s definitely a thing.

I’m going to say this first and foremost: BAILEY IS THE MAN! Jeez, I love her. She kicks BUTT. I like Izzie when she’s not with George (who annoys me). Lexi and Derek annoy me, and Meredith does sometimes. I love Callie, Alex, and Miranda. Sloan is so-so.  George needs to get some balls and do something worth remembering, and I completely disagree that somebody named Danny should go into a coma forever (hello, that’s MY name!).

And what’s all this business about an “event” next week?  The preview looks great…I can’t wait until next Thursday.  :]

]]> http://the-madness.net/2007/11/15/it-feels-good-to-be-free/feed/ 1 My Fall Television Picks http://the-madness.net/2007/10/13/my-fall-television-picks/ http://the-madness.net/2007/10/13/my-fall-television-picks/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:48:59 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/10/13/my-fall-television-picks/ New Shows
  • Kid Nation – I hate the kids on this show. They’re obnoxious and they act too much like adults. But, the concept of the show is interesting. I’ve only seen one episode, and I’d like to see a few more. I’m kind of unimpressed with the demographics, though…a majority of white, Catholic kids.
  • Pushing Daisies – This show is hilarious, and I’m in love with it. The cast is great, the plot is amazing, and the overall concept is pretty kick-butt. I’m busy during the timeslot, so I unfortunately have to watch it online because I keep forgetting to TiVo it. One of my favorite new shows.
  • Back to You – I’ve only seen the pilot (I downloaded it from iTunes when it was free), and I really enjoyed it. I want to see more!

Returning

  • Grey’s Anatomy - As great as last season. I miss Burke, but the new storylines are pretty good regardless. The new interns kind of annoy me. Izzie is still hot.
  • Ugly Betty – I miss Santos, but it’s still an amazingly hilarious show. One of the wittiest shows that I know of!

Anticipating

  • Lost – I’ll always be a Lostie, but last season’s finale left me a little confused. Locke is a mother-freakin’ psycho, flash-forwards are confusing and I don’t really like them, and Charlie shouldn’t have died. :( I’m hoping that season four will be amazing. I can’t wait to find out who’s coming from the barge! I’m still kind of sad about having to wait until February, though.
  • Jericho – This was one of my favorite new shows from last year! The finale was amazing, and it left an awesome cliffhanger. I want to find out what happens when the Army arrives (if they haven’t already). Hopefully CBS will define “mid-season replacement” for us soon!
  • Instant Star – I want to hear the new music so bad! I have a feeling that Jude chose to go with Jamie, but I’m not completely sure.

This season kind of stinks, because I only have two shows that I watch regularly (Betty and Grey’s)…I remember last season when I had at least one show on almost every night. Ah…the good ol’ days! This season is gonna rock, though.

]]> http://the-madness.net/2007/10/13/my-fall-television-picks/feed/ 0 I Miss My Primetime Television! http://the-madness.net/2007/09/04/i-miss-my-primetime-television/ http://the-madness.net/2007/09/04/i-miss-my-primetime-television/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:09:51 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/09/04/i-miss-my-primetime-television/ These last two weeks have sucked, because none of my school-year shows have returned yet! Here are the shows that I’m missing:

  • Sunday

    • The Apprentice - Returns ?

  • Tuesday

    • The Real Housewives of Orange County – Returns ? (Bravo is currently casting new families? What?)

  • Wednesday

    • Lost – Returns in February 2008
    • ANTM (guitly pleasure) – Returns September 19
    • Jericho – Returns ? (“Mid-season replacement”)

  • Thursday

    • Grey’s Anatomy – Returns September 27
    • Ugly Betty – Returns September 27

  • Friday

    • Instant Star – Returns in February 2008

  • New shows that I’m excited for

    • Private Practice – ABC spinoff of Grey’s. Wednesday nights on ABC at 9 (I think) starting 9/27

  • Summer Shows That Will End Soon/Have Ended

    • Top Chef – Ends next month (I think). Go Casey!
    • Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List – Ended last month. Please get renewed!
    • Flipping Out – Finale tonight! I really liked this show….let’s hope it gets renewed!
]]> http://the-madness.net/2007/09/04/i-miss-my-primetime-television/feed/ 0 The 2007 Emmy Nominations – My Favorites http://the-madness.net/2007/07/21/the-2007-emmy-nominations-my-favorites/ http://the-madness.net/2007/07/21/the-2007-emmy-nominations-my-favorites/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:50:27 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/07/21/the-2007-emmy-nominations-my-favorites/ So, the list of Emmy noms. came out today! I combed through the full list of nominations, and here is a collection of my favorite nominees: (This is a pretty long list, and it is paginated.)

Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour)

  • SpongeBob SquarePants
  • The Simpsons

Outstanding Art Direction For A Single Camera Series

  • Ugly Betty

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series

  • Ugly Betty

Outstanding Casting For a Drama Series

  • Grey’s Anatomy

Outstanding Cinematography For Reality Programming

  • Project Runway
  • Top Chef

]]> http://the-madness.net/2007/07/21/the-2007-emmy-nominations-my-favorites/feed/ 0 A Week of Wonderful Television in Review http://the-madness.net/2007/02/18/a-week-of-wonderful-television-in-review/ http://the-madness.net/2007/02/18/a-week-of-wonderful-television-in-review/#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:38:04 +0000 Danny http://the-madness.net/2007/02/18/a-week-of-wonderful-television-in-review/ As some of you know, I’m not a huge television watcher. I have six or seven shows that I watch religiously, but other than that I don’t really watch too much television. This week, I was delightfully surprised with what I saw! I’ll go in chronological order:

  • Sunday – The Apprentice was pretty good. Am I the only one who noticed that the shot of them two making out by the pool was in a trailer for an episode last month? At least we finally get to find out who it is soon (tonight, right?), although we all have a pretty good idea of who it is. It was funny how they ended up selling the honey. Not an awesome episode, but I still enjoyed it.
  • Wednesday – One of my favorite shows right now is Lost. I was totally obsessed with it last year, and then when it came back on in October, I was very disappointed. I felt that it was very lacking, as did many other people. Now, however, I’m really starting to love it again. I love Juliet as a character, and last week’s episode was wonderful. Lots of revelations! Desmond’s story this week was very interesting, also. I’m still kind of confused about it, though. That old woman freaks me out. By the way, Jericho comes back on this week!
  • Thursday – Ugly Betty was a lot of fun. It was pretty awesome how Whilamena stood of up for Alexis. I love seeing Daniel and Alexis getting along together. They have wonderful chemistry. I feel sorry for Whilamena, though…the did get screwed. I think she’s a good person inside (as we’ve seen previously), but she doesn’t want to let herself out. We’ll see how this plays out…by the way, was that the season finale? That’s what I had heard, but there’s nothing about it on ABC or anything. Grey’s Anatomy was awesome. I knew that Meredith wouldn’t die, but the last scene with Denny and what’s his face was pretty freaky. I found a spoiler site (thanks Kathleen) that I can send you the link to if you want to find out what happens…I couldn’t stop myself from reading it. Next week’s episode is gonna be awesome!  By the way, did anybody see the Ugly Betty/Grey’s Anatomy spoofs on MadTV last night?  They were hilarious!
  • Friday – Instant Star (Season 3 Premiere) was awesome. I’m thinking that I want to kill Karma. I find her quite annoying. But I love the new song (I Don’t Know If I Should Stay)! I cannot wait until April when the soundtrack comes out…but did you hear the news?! Speiderman and Karma are going to be singing a bunch of the songs (Alexz is only singing five of the songs on the album! Capitol Records didn’t want people to confuse the IS3 soundtrack with Alexz’s debut album.) on the soundtrack. Thankfully, Alexz is singing all of the songs on the show. I love her voice…I really hope at least SOME of the songs get leaked onto LimeWire or something…April is TOO FAR OFF!

So, there you have it, folks.  Let’s hope this week will be even better!

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