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JTesla
September 27th, 2011
9:53 am
Speaking of Chaz and DWTS, which I didn’t watch, saw some pictures of him without a shirt on and I have to say there is something wrong. No, I don’t mind seeing a guy with his shirt off… well ok I do, but I don’t have more of a problem seeing Chaz as opposed to any other guy with his shirt off. When you see the picture you can tell something is off. Off, that is actually a good choice of words for it.
As for Terra Nova, I don’t want to be drawn into it, but has anyone told them that time travel is not possible? It just doesn’t work. Now let me get back to watching Doctor Who, the season finale is coming out soon.
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
9:56 am
Holy mother of… why did I click!!!! WHY???
What is seen can not be unseen!
Oh the humanity. Quick JTesla, focus on the shirtless pictures of Chaz… why are there are no moobs? Why are there no moobs? Whew crisis averted.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:58 am
LOL, JT! My ability to suspend my disbelief knows no bounds especially when it comes to dinosaurs. I’ve loved them since the first time I saw the original King Kong on Million Dollar Movie.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:59 am
I warned you, JT.
I know, I know, it’s like not looking at an accident.
Lar
September 27th, 2011
10:03 am
Deirdre – Need to be pulling for the 3 – 0 Buffalo Bills!!
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
10:06 am
Lar, my friend up in Hamburg is SO happy. And yes, I am. too. Been a long time since the Bills did anything. Beating the Patriots is a good way to start!
kelly&carriefan
September 27th, 2011
10:06 am
Sam-A, I’m with you. You’re already gorgeous, why cover it up with tats?
D, not sure about JT, but you sure gave ME nightmares!
Nana, thanks for the DWTS recap. I really didn’t get a chance to watch. And I loved Brothers and Sisters!
Lar
September 27th, 2011
10:12 am
Nana – thanks for the review of DWTS. I have it on DVR and plan to watch tonight. Based on your review I can now get through the show in 30 minutes!
Nana
September 27th, 2011
10:21 am
I watched the whole 2 hours of DWTS and yet, I failed to catch the Nancy Grace thing. if I had, it would have been in my review. This is not the first time this has happened on the show. The very first season it happened to Kelly Monacco while dancing and she had to hold her top up with her left hand. It has also happened to two of the pros, Cheryl and Karina. You would think that the wardrobe people would not push those girls to the limit so that there wouldn’t be a chance of them popping out. A lady can dance without her girls showing.
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
10:28 am
Kelly Monacco, Cheryl Burke, Karina, I’m ok with wardrobe problems from those three. However, with Nancy Grace: kill it with fire!
Nana
September 27th, 2011
10:28 am
Lar, if I had DVR’d DWTS, I would have FF some of it.
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
10:38 am
In Idol… semi-news: Jordin Sparks is now dating Jason Derulo. I’ll admit it, I had to Google Jason Derulo, but then most of his fans probably had to do the same for Jordin Sparks.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
10:42 am
Wasn’t Jason Derulo on Idol as a guest a few seasons back? I remember the name if not the person.
G….have you got anything to tell us about The Sing-off? I haven’t seen the first 2 episodes but I have them on my dvr.
kelly&carriefan
September 27th, 2011
11:00 am
D, yes, Jason Derulo was on Idol two seasons ago. He was discovered by Kara, I believe.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
11:23 am
There are rumors that Scotty McCreery is dating Thia Magia
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
11:29 am
Go Scotty!
Woodpappy
September 27th, 2011
11:30 am
Nana, great review of DWTS, appreciate that. D…..what can I say, I clicked…..
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
11:34 am
Wp…..I think everybody clicked but few will admit it!
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
11:56 am
I don’t even like looking at Nancy Grace’s face. Why would I want to look at more of her than I have to??
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
11:59 am
The Bills are 3-0? Wherever he is… Tim Russert is smiling and saying “Go Bills!”
Sure do miss him on Meet the Press (which he hosted until his untimely death.)
Neggles
September 27th, 2011
12:23 pm
New digs, eh?
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
12:26 pm
Make yourself at home…….Neggles?
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
12:27 pm
I think that may be a new one, Neg…which isn’t easy after all these years of name-twisters.
Neggles
September 27th, 2011
12:31 pm
Hahaha…just trying to keep things fresh, D.
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
12:43 pm
Hey, Neg!! Missed ya!
Lar
September 27th, 2011
12:51 pm
I really like the Sing Off but I also have this season on the DVR.
What the????
September 27th, 2011
12:54 pm
As I live and breathe. Now you peabrains have taken over THIS blog?
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
1:00 pm
What the???? Actually we haven’t “taken over” this blog. Rodney is on vacation so this section of the Radio & TV blog is open because we have a moderstor. The main section of the Radio & TV blog will open in a little less that 2 weeks when Rodney returns and can moderate it himself.
So please don’t let us “peabrains” disturb you.
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
1:05 pm
First this blog, next the world!
“taken over” LOL.
kelly&carriefan
September 27th, 2011
1:55 pm
LOL.
JT, just a reminder, we need “one BILLION dollars” in funding…
Nana
September 27th, 2011
1:57 pm
What the ????, at least we “peabrains” have a brain. What is your excuse for calling us names?
Nana
September 27th, 2011
1:59 pm
And another thing What the ????, if you knew us here, then you must of had known us from the old blog. Right?????????
Woodpappy
September 27th, 2011
2:06 pm
Nan…some folks just can’t get enuff of “peabrains”. Flats is that you?
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
2:10 pm
Oh, no, Rickster! I loved Tim Russert! Getting sick again. Woozy!
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
2:28 pm
While we are dissecting the message of admiration, who still says “As I live and breathe”? I mean aside from women over the age of 80 years old that is, because I’ve neither heard a male nor anyone under that age use that specific phrase.
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
2:53 pm
If Paul McCartney walked in my front door, I’d clutch my chest, say “As I live and breathe” then keel over in a dead faint!
Branch Loveless
September 27th, 2011
3:02 pm
Well, here’s the gang. Is it December already? Thought that was when AI Buzz was to be mercilessly slaughtered…
At any rate, Branch is back and glad to be home. Papa Loveless’ surgery went well. He is having a few issues post-op but the doctor believes he can straighten those out soon. We were going to stay longer but Papa ran us off. I’m checking on him daily and will go back at a moment’s notice if he needs me. However, my sisters have said they (and a couple of my nieces as well) will keep a close watch. Papa has a couple of wonderful neighbors who are doing the same.
So, what did I miss while I was gone (besides getting to say farewell to AI Buzz)?
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
3:05 pm
Welcome back Branch, glad to hear that the surgery went well.
G
September 27th, 2011
3:14 pm
As far as the Sing Off, it was pretty good last night. The groups from last week were much stronger. However, it seemed a bit down IMO. First of all, last year’s winner “Committed” performed a snippet. It was “Take 6” tight. I MUST purchase their cd.
Dartmouth Aires – They sang “Higher Ground”. Typical a capella group. All the harmonies and voices were in place from lower and mid baritones to the high tenors. They were full of energy and the lead singer was powerful.
Sonos – The performed “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak. Interesting arrangement of the song, but their beat-box guy was off the charts. They’re usually used to working with electronic fills, but they did a decent job in covering. Although they lack the full harmonies of the other groups, the girls have that “Pia affect”. That may keep them around in the fan voting phase.
North Shore – They sang “Runaround Sue” by Dion. There’s nothing like an old fashioned doo wop group, that happens to be one of the best in the business. All of the harmonies were clean and the crowd really got into it.
G
September 27th, 2011
3:15 pm
Deltones – College group from University of Delaware that sang “Feels Like Home” by Randy Newman. Overall strong performance, but the lead started a bit shaky. Short skirts probably edged them over the highschool group Sol’d Out (eliminated).
The Collective – This group from Nashville performed “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele. The lead is solid and unique. She has a very “rich” voice (as Shawn mentioned). The group didn’t blow me over. They’re basically a group of lead singers from other groups, and they’ve formed their own group for the show. Meh?
Messiah’s Men (eliminated) – They performed “People Get Ready” by The Impressions. Not the most technical group, but the sound was strong and full of bass and baritone. It felt good, but they’re not strong enough for this type of competition.
Pentatonix – They sang “E.T.” by Katy Perry featuring Kanye West. Not much to say about this group other than the bass singer. Not low baritone, but real bass.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
3:24 pm
Thanks for the review, G!
Branch, happy to hear papa’s surgery went well and also happy that you found us!
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
3:34 pm
Good news, Branch! Welcome back and glad you’re with us in our new home.
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
3:36 pm
Good news Branch! You didn’t miss much – mostly us talking about when and where we’d be moving, and now here we are! Since we’re now in the “tv/radio” section, have been discussing the new shows and what we like and don’t like. I’ve been agreeing waaaaay too often with Rickster.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
3:45 pm
Glad to hear Papa Tree is doing well.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
3:47 pm
If Paul McCartney walked in my door… I’d say “What in the world are you doing here?”
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
3:50 pm
Then I’d haul him off to the super-secret, undisclosed, well-armed, highly secure but oh-so-comfy bunker and hold him for ransom.
Branch Loveless
September 27th, 2011
3:57 pm
Thanks, everyone! Appreciate the welcome back and all the good thoughts/prayers for my Papa.
Not too sure yet about the new home; it just feels weird. But time will probably help that, right?
I caught a few minutes of X Factor last week. Other than that, I am clueless about all the new shows. Will try to catch some this week, maybe.
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
4:12 pm
What’s on tonight that’s new?
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
4:18 pm
Rickster, I’d “hold” him, but not for ransom. There we part our ways, you and me! But I’d pay you for him.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
4:35 pm
I could see a Sam-A “Love, Love Me Do” serenade to Sir Paul!