Posted by Dustin on 01.31.2011 at 2:34 pm

Highlights in this edition . . . . .

-On “Brothers and Sisters,” it’s Valentines Day, a big secret of Nora’s comes out!
-An old friend of Castle’s is a murder suspect on “Castle.”
-Dr King orders the murder of one of the Powells on “No Ordinary Family.”
-Lisa finally meets Diana on “V.”
-Someone rips off the clinic on “Off The Map.”
-Meredith is put in charge of the ER when Chief Weber’s wife arrives as a patient on “Grey’s Anatomy.”
-On “Desperate Housewives,” Paul makes a decision about his marriage after sending Zach off to rehab.

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Posted by Dustin on 01.22.2011 at 2:43 pm

This post just contains two weeks of thoughts on “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers and Sisters.” There are no new episodes this week, by the way.

I loved Lynette’s revenge tactics on Tom after finding out about him and Renee, but was shocked that this story didn’t drag out longer. She forgave him, and they moved on. Renee doesn’t have some little Tom Jr. out there does she?

Susan’s kidney story has given Teri Hatcher some good material to work with that doesn’t make Susan look like a bumbling fool. I’m actually enjoying Susan lately.

Bree Bree Bree, can she ever not screw up a relationship? Paying off Keith’s old girlfriend with the kid . . . .not good! And I so liked Bree and Keith, and now she’s gone and screwed it up.

Zack Young returning as Paul’s shooter wasn’t so surprising. I thought they might go there. Now Paul knows his son returned to kill him, and his wife is possibly out to get him too! It will be interesting to see what he does next.

On “Brother’s and Sisters,” I hated how they wrote Kitty out to D.C. and broke it off with her boy-toy guy. I know the actress wanted time off this season and this is how it is being written, but way to screw Kitty’s character up.

I also was sad to see Holly go. I’ve really liked Holly and feel like we still haven’t gotten any resolution with her. However Justin breaking things off with his new nurse pretty much makes it a done deal that if the show comes to an end, he’ll go off to New York to be with Holly and Rebecca too.

I am loving the new mystery surrounding Nora, William and her former boyfriend. Is Tommy not really a Walker? Duh Duh Duh Duh!

Posted by Dustin on 01.03.2011 at 10:50 pm

Along with “Housewives,” “Brothers and Sisters” marked the return of TV after the long long long holiday break. This show has really been on a roll lately. This episode was yet another great episode.

Kitty’s dating the dean’s son was finally found out, and hit the internet blogs. I guess it was a slow news week to be picked up and be so important. Kevin’s jokes about Kitty through the whole show were the best, he always gets the good lines. Kitty met with the dean, who basically told Kitty she deserved someone better than her son. She said it without outright saying her son was a loser, but her it was pretty clear. What ?!?! Christine Rose (Nathan and Peter’s mom from “Heroes”) always plays such crappy mothers. In the end Kitty stuck with her guy though.

Nora set up a dinner for Kitty and her guy (whose name I can’t remember), Scotty and Kevin, and of course family-phobe Carl. Kevin and Scotty were worried about going through the adoption process. Carl meanwhile was just uncomfortable around her family period and really wanted to leave as quickly as he could. How does Nora always end up with jerks? She tried to break up with him at the end of the show, thinking in fact this wasn’t going to work . . . but he wants to try and make it work. I don’t know, I think Nora might be cursed in love. She’s gunna end up living with Holly and a lot of cats.

Justin became a full fledged paramedic, but in saving some guys life this week, it looks like he’s in trouble come next week because what he did wasn’t a regulation procedure or something. He and Nurse Annie however are really getting serious, which means Rebecca is probably going to show up and want Justin back any day now.

Kevin and Scotty went to an adoption fair to meet kids in the foster/adoption system. KEvin was the pessimist he always was, and felt horrible that they were going to a kid fair. It is kinda an odd thing if you think about it. I have heard of puppy and cat fairs, but kid fairs? However this young girl (maybe around 12?) came up to them and was so adorable and sweet and gave them hugs and took such an interest. Looks like someone really wants to be 2 daddy’s little girl! Definitely looking forward to next week’s show to see what happens with her.

Posted by Dustin on 12.28.2010 at 11:53 am

Some more ABC spoilers for the shows returning in January (not fast enough!)

- On “Castle,” Giles Marini guests stars as a magician involved in a magical murder.
- Jason Wiles (Persons Unknown) guests as Jim’s brother on “No Ordinary Family”
- Tommy Walker returns to “Brothers and Sisters.”
- Oh no! Is Callie preggers after her and Mark’s trist on “Grey’s Anatomy?”
- Bizzy marries her long time lesbian lover on “Private Practice.”

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Posted by Dustin on 12.20.2010 at 5:31 pm

A bunch of ABC spoilers for early January 2010. A ton of guest stars on all the shows. Highlights include . . . .

- Laura Prepon guests as the actress playing Nikki Heat on “Castle” and tags along with Beckett and Castle on a case.
- Rick Shroeder guests on “No Ordinary Family” as a new friend of the Powells who has a secret of his own.
- Another shooting on “Grey’s Anatomy?” This time at a local school.
- Jo Beth Williams retuns as Addison’s mom on “Practice” and needs Addison to save her lesbian lover.
- Leslie Anne Warren is back as Susan’s crazy mom on “Desperate Housewives” and Valerie Harper is her aunt!
- Holly considers moving away on “Brothers and Sisters”

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Posted by Dustin on 12.13.2010 at 5:02 pm

Some of the first spoiler releases for the new year . . .

SUSAN’S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE FOLLOWING THE RIOT ON WISTERIA LANE, AND THE FATE OF PAUL YOUNG IS REVEALED — BUT WHO SHOT HIM? — ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

Kyle MacLachlan Guest Stars as Orson Hodge
Brian Austin Green Guest Stars as Keith

“Assassins” – Susan’s life hangs in the balance after being trampled by the rioting mob on Wisteria Lane; the fate of Paul Young is revealed following the aftermath of the riot, but who shot him?; Keith moves in with Bree but is shocked when Orson pays a surprise visit; Gaby finds it difficult to purge all traces of Grace from her life in order to repair her relationship with Juanita; and Renee wrestles with telling Lynette the truth about her past with Tom, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Emily Bergl as Beth Young, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Brian Austin Green as Keith Watson, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tillman, Stephanie Faracy as Miss Charlotte, David Brisbin as Dr. Sugarman, Jodi Long as Dr. Lunt, Catherine Carlen as Bess, Derek Webster as Det. Harrison, Matthew Glave as Det. Foster, Michelle Duffy as Judy, Shauna Markey as mother, Angela Bullock as female prison guard, Dale Waddington as nurse and Casper Brindle as cab driver.

KITTY’S ROMANCE PUTS HER NEW JOB AT RISK, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Scandalized” – Nora’s seemingly innocent date night scandalizes every couple in the Walker family, while Kitty’s new relationship with Seth sparks a flurry of internet gossip and an unexpected reaction by Kitty’s boss, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Edwina Findley as Jill, Evan Jones as Dan, John Terry as Dr. Karl Banks, Odette Yustman as Annie, Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Helen Eigenberg as Mona, Tina Huang as the E.R. doctor, Ryan Devlin as Seth, Ann Marie Lee as Trisha, Ingrid Walters as Leah, Cristine Rose as Dean Danielle Whitley, Cantrell Harris as Michael and Damon Dayoub as the firefighter.

Posted by Dustin on 12.13.2010 at 1:12 pm

So I’m doing two weeks of “Brothers and Sisters” thoughts in this post.

First, I thought last week’s episode featuring all the Walkers converging on a hotel for separate getaways was hysterical. It was not only the best episode this season, but one of the best episodes ever. Scratch that, this week’s episode topped last week’s! But back to last week’s episode . . . it even made me forget my anger toward’s Scotty and begin to forgive him . . . just a little.

I love Nora and her new guy, I just find myself unable to commit to her love life anymore. Her men never ever work out! So I am not expecting this one to either . . . so maybe the show will surprise me?

I find myself actually missing the Holly/David storyline . . . but not Rebecca. I do however hope when Holly gets her memory back she sides with Justin in the whole thing. I also find myself unable to invest in any of Justin’s new romances, as I expect Rebecca to return at some point for him. Not that she deserves him!

This week’s episode was probably one of the best ever. Nora’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” dream sequence turned horribly wrong was hilarious. I loved how all the kids turned out horrible without her around, and that they were plotting to kill her.

Kitty and Kevin’s Christmas war was great. I especially loved Kitty telling Kevin not to play the gay card. I also couldn’t believe Sarah fired that old lady and her wooden dummy on Christmas. Scrooge! It was nice to see in the end she hired her back.

Justin worrying about getting his figgy pudding for his new girl the entire episode was great too. I have always wanted figgy pudding myself . . . but then googled to see what it was . . . not so much!

Kitty learning her new guy was also the dean’s daughter . . . woah! I never saw that one coming. She might be in some hot water now.

The Saul storyline was a little bit of a downer for a Christmas themed episode. But I did like at the end he reminded his family of their Jewish roots as well. I was wondering if they were just sweeping that under the rug or what.

Posted by Dustin on 12.11.2010 at 1:05 pm

Michael Gross, best known as “Family Ties” father Steven Keaton, will guest star on an upcoming episode of “Brothers and Sisters” as a food critic who tries to break up Saul and his boyfriend (played by the returning Richard Chamberlain).

Source: Fancast

Posted by Dustin on 11.22.2010 at 5:30 pm

Not much going on in December with TV. A lot of Christmas and Holiday specials, but a lot of preemptions of regular TV shows for them. It doesn’t look like we’ll get much past the 15th or so – and so far nothing on a “Grey’s/Practice” holiday themed episode yet . . .

- On “Castle,” Castle considers opening his own bar?
- On “No Ordinary Family,” George is hailed as a hero when people think he, not Jim, stopped a robbery.
- On “Desperate Housewives,” Gabby learns her mom’s secret, while Paul’s plan goes into effect on the lane.
- On “Brothers and Sisters,” Nora runs away for Christmas, and Richard Chamberlain returns as an old lover of Sauls, who may have been the one to infect him with HIV.

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Posted by Dustin on 11.19.2010 at 8:21 pm

I’ve just been so busy I haven’t had time to post some of these tidbits, so I’m doing them all in one big post. These are for several shows.

Claudia Black (Stargate, Farscape) is joining “90210″ in January for three episodes as a yoga teacher at West Bev. Source: TVGuide

Beau Bridges joins “Brothers and Sisters” as a potential love interest, and old flame, of Nora’s. Calista Flockhart meanwhile takes three episodes off early next year. Source: Kristin at E!

Rob Krasinski also joins the show as Dr. Rick, an ex of Justin’s new girlfriend, Nurse Annie, who is played by Dave Annable’s real life wife Odette Yustman. Source: Kristin E!

Balthazar Getty (Tommy Walker) returns for “Brothers and Sisters” 100th episode with a new girlfriend in tow, played by Cara Buono (Mad Men).

Darren Criss, who plays Blaine, Kurt’s new boyfriend on “Glee,” has been up’d to a series regular, along with Harry Shaum Jr. (Mike Chang, aka “Other Asian” as Sue calls him).

Daniel Sunjata joins “Grey’s Anatomy” in a recurring role beginning December 2nd as new love interest for Bailey. Source: TheaterMania

And finally . . . some (now OLD) “True Blood” news! Courtney Ford joins the show as Portia Bellefleur, Sheriff Andy’s sister, who is a lawyer. Meanwhile Fiona Shaw will play Marnie, a medium and psychic.