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linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
September 24th, 2011
12:17 am
Just hope Rodney and his bride are having a wonderful time!! And hope most of our AI family moves right in!
Rodney Ho
September 24th, 2011
7:27 am
I leave tomorrow! Anyway, X Factor ratings held at 12.5 million on Thursday, identical to Wednesday. According to the New York Times, expectations from Fox and even rivals was in the neighborhood of 20 million, which is what I figured, too. So “X Factor” is not even close to meeting the hype. And sadly, the product has not lived up to the hype at all. It hasn’t even reached the 18-49 demo numbers of “The Voice,” which I think clearly sucked a lot of the wind from “X Factor’s” sails. The show does not add much to the equation so far and while I like L.A. Reid, an upgrade from Randy Jackson, Nicole is superfluous and the host Steve Jones has been a void of personality. And like I have said before, they are letting bad singers suck it on stage for way too long and giving us a surfeit of actual talent. I’m disappointed and not actually upset I’ll be missing next week. I am curious about boot camp. Have fun talking about that. Question: should I create blog entries in advance for you to talk about the show? I can!
Deirdre
September 24th, 2011
8:45 am
If you want to create new entries, Rodney, go ahead. Maybe a fresh thread every 3 or 4 days will help. You’ve spoiled us! However, if you’re swamped with packing and last minute details, then we will find a way to manage. Have fun! And don’t let Helen wear blonde wig!
Deirdre
September 24th, 2011
9:32 am
Oh and I totally agree with you on X-Factor. It comes across as stale, almost old-fashioned. Maybe that will change when “boot camp” starts but really, isn’t that just Hollywood with more interference from the judges?
JTesla
September 24th, 2011
11:32 am
Rodney, spot on analysis of X-Factor, it was as if I wrote that myself, except for the use of “surfeit” of course. Enjoy the vacation.
Tony
September 24th, 2011
3:21 pm
Damn, I wanted to read about radio and television. Looks like this blog is going to be used to follow two television shows that I care nothing about. I’m outta’ here.
Deirdre
September 24th, 2011
4:31 pm
Tony, the radio and tv part of the blog will return after Rodney’s vacation. Hang in there and you won’t be stuck with this section of the blog
JTesla
September 24th, 2011
6:36 pm
Nice try Tony. All anyone has to do is scroll down the Radio and Television blog list to see blogs on far more than two shows.
Rodney Ho
September 24th, 2011
7:42 pm
@Tony. This blog will continue to cover plenty of non-”Idol” and “X Factor” topics. Even while on vacation, I’ll be posting topics that I wrote in advance.
SAWB
September 25th, 2011
1:17 am
Always liked X Factor, but without Scully and Mulder not sure I’ll watch…
Deirdre
September 25th, 2011
7:18 am
LOL!
Highlander
September 26th, 2011
7:13 am
So this is our new home? I think the walls could use some fresh paint!
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
7:29 am
Morning!
As most of you know by now, Rodney is on vacation. two more new threads will be posted for the Idol X portion of this blog. A few will also be posted in the Radio & TV section. My understanding is that comments are closed in the R & TV section because he is not there to moderate. Comments are open here because we do have a moderator. Deirdre sheepishly raises her hand While this is a good thing, I also foresee problems with others having nothing better to do than to be annoying. However, I hope we take the high road and encourage new folks to join in.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
8:58 am
Will anyone else be watching Terra Nova tonight? Would you be interested in writing a brief review of it for the blog tomorrow? How about a DWTS fan….anyone interested in reviewing that show this week?
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:18 am
zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
9:25 am
Good morning! Sorry to leave you all alone, Deirdre! I just got into my office. The entire University campus was without power when I arrived for work at 7:30 AM, but was gradually coming on, little by little an hour later. I just got my computer turned on, so I am late arriving.
I have a class tonight but will be home by 7:30 or so. What time does Terra Nova come on? Is DWTS on at the same time? I know Nana watches DWTS religiously, but don’t know if she will be willing to do a review. Where is Mercedes? She’d probably write a wonderful review. If no one else volunteers, I will watch TN and try to write my impressions.
Rodney Ho
September 26th, 2011
9:25 am
Hey. Just woke up from nearly 11 hours of blissful sleep in Aruba just to say hey and realize in my comment analysis of “X Factor,” I accidentally used the word “surfeit of actual talent” when I meant a “massive deficit of actual talent.” I’m just happy it’s EST here, too! Off to the beach!
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
9:27 am
Have fun, Rodney! I am finally here to keep Deirdre company!
JTesla
September 26th, 2011
9:29 am
TV is evil.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:32 am
Rodney…I hate you! (jk)
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:34 am
Harriett, Mercedes is in, as she said the “old country” at the moment. don’t remember when she said she would return but I emailed directions to her to get here when she returns.
Nana
September 26th, 2011
9:38 am
Good Morning!
Deirdre, I can record DWTS and watch Terra Nova. I have seen it advertised and it looks pretty good. I can always watch DWTS in the morning.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:39 am
I’ve been trying to write a brief review of Pan Am but it won’t post for some reason
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:40 am
I actually liked the show, which surprised me
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:41 am
Doing this one sentence at a time to see what the objection is
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:41 am
It was nice to remember what flying used to be like.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:41 am
The flight attendants are treated with a lot of respect by the writers.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:47 am
I actually kind of liked the show, which surprised me.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
9:49 am
I had a lot more to say but Pacman won’t let me say it no matter how I switch the words around.
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
9:59 am
Deirdre, I was a bit disappointed in Pan Am. I was expecting a higher grade show–something like Mad Men in the air. A higher quality dialogue and story line. I thought the flying stuff was pretty accurate and interesting–the airport, the planes, the uniforms, the perception of the women. And, yes, I agree they were treated with lots of respect by the writers–probably a lot more than they actually got “in the day.”
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
10:00 am
Not watching TN, since I can’t figure out why they’d have to go back multiple millions of years to “correct mistakes to save the current world”. That seems a stupid premise for me. My only set show tonight is “Castle” which I love after discovering it last season (sadly missed the first one). Usually flip back and forth betw the “Bev Hills H-wives” (the ONLY one other than NY I watch – no NJ and ATL trash for me – just like to peek in at the mansions and jewels of actual rich people, not pretends like NJ and ATL) and DWTS.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
10:10 am
Harriett, I agree. I’m one of the few who is not a fan of Mad Men but I thought the flying scenes were well done. Lot’s of opportunity for stories with new passengers every week. I’d hate to think that it could turn into a new version of the Love Boat however. Christina Ricci didn’t have much of a story but maybe, since she’s the only well known cast member, they think we’d be willing to wait for it.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
10:11 am
I’ll be watching Terra Nova tonight. I can’t resist a good dinosaur!
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
10:17 am
I’ve become hooked via Comcast “season catchup” to “Walking Dead” – cannot get it out of my head. Really well written and acted, just too gory. Can’t wait for the season premiere in Oct. Since “Amazing Race” started last night, my schedule, especially Sunday nites, is way overbooked! Don’t know how I’ll handle it all when “Chuck” and “Idol” start back!
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
10:18 am
Tried to figure out if I’d rather be stuck in a real life “Walking Dead” or “Falling Skies” – guess I’d have a better survival rate with the aliens.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
10:33 am
I like both Walking Dead and Falling Skies. Looking forward to both of them returning.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
11:04 am
In Idol news: So far Pia, James, Haley and Stefano have been signed to 19 Management, a wing of 19 Entertainment which handles American Idol.
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
11:16 am
Thanks for the Idol news, D.
I love a good dino, too, Deirdre! I think Terra Nova will be worth watching. Sort of a Deliberately “Lost.”
G
September 26th, 2011
11:48 am
Hoping that I get home from the gym in time to watch SingOff. This show has THE BEST talent of all the singing/talent shows…….hands down. However, I think it’s like caster oil. A lot of people need it, but they’re not used to things that are good for them. Therefore, it goes down with a bad after taste.
Rickster
September 26th, 2011
11:48 am
Morning, everyone.
I can’t really say I’m all that excited about any of the shows that are being mentioned – including X-F.
Terra Nova is a Jurassic Park redo (let’s hope its 1,000 times better than that Sat. AM kids show “Land of the Lost” from the 70s.)
Dancing with the never weres, the wanna-bes and the “oh, I remember thems” has NEVER interested me.
Grey’s Anatomy is rapidly falling on my “wanna watch” meter.
Pan-AM? It’ll go defunct like the airline.
Rickster
September 26th, 2011
12:06 pm
Speaking (sort of) of dinosaurs… click this link:
http://projects.accessatlanta.com/gallery/view/movies/oscars/i-heart-radio-092511/#sldr_hm
and then click through till you find a picture of Randy Jackson in one of the weirdest jackets you would never want to see except in a circus.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
12:49 pm
I forgot that The Sing-off is on. too. I guess my dvr is going to get a work-out again tonight.
Rickster
September 26th, 2011
12:55 pm
Thanks for the reminder, your queeness! There’s another show I forgot I’d be ignoring!
Rickster
September 26th, 2011
1:06 pm
Did anyone remember to bring Linny’s soapbox from the old blog? Or do I need to go drag it over?
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
1:23 pm
The soapbox is in the shop getting a new paint job. Feel free to rant about anything without it for the time being.
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
1:25 pm
I have a meeting this afternoon, so I won’t be back around today. Hope all of you have a great afternoon and rest of the day.
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
2:16 pm
Rickster: Every time I see the TerraNova previews, that’s exactly what I think of, the old b&w tv show with the Dad, son and daughter lost in a jurassic period of some sort.
JTesla
September 26th, 2011
2:30 pm
Land of the Lost, the series not the movie. Featuring Cha-Ka!
JTesla
September 26th, 2011
2:31 pm
Meant to say that is why I’m not watching Terra Nova, no Cha-Ka, no need to watch.
CHA-KA!
JTesla
September 26th, 2011
2:32 pm
Google images: Cha-Ka.
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
2:55 pm
Is Cha-Ka the short guy in what looked like a kids onesie pj’s with feet and a rubber monkeyish face? I never really watched that show – my Sat am was busy with “The Beatles” cartoon show.
Nana
September 26th, 2011
3:10 pm
Deirdre, just got back home and reread the comments. I misread yours earlier about a review for DWTS tonight. If no one has volunteered, I will be glad to do it for you. I will reverse what my morning post said, and will record TN and watch DWTS.
Sorry about the misunderstanding.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
3:23 pm
OK, Nana! Thanks! We’ll keep this blog going with reviews and opinions. we’ve never been short of opinions around here.
Rickster
September 26th, 2011
3:24 pm
Sam-A…. you feeling okay? You agreed with me again…. and this time you didn’t even lament the fact!
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
3:29 pm
So how realistic was Pan Am last night? Apparently VERY. Two former Pan Am flight attendants fill us in on what was real and what wasn’t:
http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/26/7969977-real-pan-am-flight-attendants-fact-check-pan-am?gt1=43001
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
3:38 pm
R-ster: too busy being sick!!!!! For you guys, one of these “entertainment videos” that appear when you open an article to read, shows Carrie with a new haircut (slightly shorter with bangs). Go to the front page and pick something that interests you, open up and hopefully Carrie will be a part of the stream of choices running by. Is not appearing on the one here running to our right.
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
3:54 pm
Back from my meeting and getting ready for class, but thought I would share this Kelly Clarkson link where she addresses the difficulty of dating : http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44667861/ns/today-entertainment/?ocid=ansmsnbc11
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
3:54 pm
Thanks for the Pan Am link, D. I really enjoyed reading it.
Deirdre
September 26th, 2011
4:10 pm
Harriett…I thought the spy stuff was a little over the top but apparently not. Who knew?
Sam-A
September 26th, 2011
4:17 pm
Thanks, Harriett. I heard Kelly say in E! News Daily that she didn’t know why rumors keep popping up that she was gay, and that she is not. (Sorry K&CF).
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
4:20 pm
Me, too, D. In fact, the spy stuff kind of seemed a stretch. LOL!
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
4:21 pm
Deirdre, I have a friend in Flat Rock, NC who was a stewardess for Eastern Air Lines back in the day. I cannot wait to engage her in conversation about this program!
Harriett
September 26th, 2011
4:55 pm
Time to run! See you tomorrow.
Rickster
September 26th, 2011
4:58 pm
Hope everyone has a great evening…. and get better soon Sam-A!
Rodney Ho
September 26th, 2011
7:14 pm
My colleague Melissa Ruggieri last night attended Elliott Yamin’s concert at Smith’s Olde Bar and wrote this review on the AJC Music Blog.
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-music-scene/2011/09/26/elliott-yamin-shows-that-he-still-has-soul/
JTesla
September 26th, 2011
7:22 pm
Yay Elliott.
Wait, what are you doing blogging Rodney? The Mrs. taking a nap?
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
7:16 am
Morning!
Terra Nova started by reminding me of the excellent sci-fi film Blade Runner and then morphed into Jurassic Park Meets Lost. This show was a winner, imo. Interesting characters, interesting premise, action involving both dinosaurs and “bad guys” I put the bad guys in quotes because I’m not all that sure that they are bad. Teens, adults, children, authority figures, experts in various fields fills out the cast promising a wide variety of stories to tell.
The premise involves our world’s eco system failing and the bunch of people who are either recruited for their skills or lucky enough to win the lottery who inhabit the new old world in a settlement called Terra Nova. It actually works pretty well. Yes, it’s better than that Saturday morning show.
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
8:30 am
Deirdre: Any explanation why they had to go back 80,000+ million years????? Wouldn’t sometime around the industrial revolution have sufficed?
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
8:33 am
“Yes, it’s better than that Saturday morning show.”
That’s not saying much, your queeness. Almost ANYthing would be better than “Land of the Lost.”
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
8:37 am
Oops. Waited too long and lost my post. Good morning!
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
8:38 am
I was saying how I find it difficult to accept Stephen Lang in the role of anything but a villain, Deirdre. I did like the Lost connection, with “the others” being brought in right away. Lang’s casting is an enigma.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
8:48 am
Sam, that’s where the “portal”(discovered some10 years earlier) took them. It wasn’t a choice, they had no alternative. And the idea was more to escape the collapse of the world than to rebuild it better. The leadership at Terra Nova hopes to not make the same mistakes but…as explained…they are on a dfferent “time thread” and can’t have any effect on the future.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
8:48 am
Sure hope Sakura’s okay:
Manila residents waded through waist-deep floodwaters and dodged flying debris Tuesday as a powerful typhoon struck the country, killing at least 12 people and sending waves as tall as palm trees crashing over seawalls.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/09/27/at-least-seven-dead-after-massive-typhoon-hits-manila/#ixzz1Z9lnAXdX
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
8:50 am
My favorite Stephen Lang movie was Gettysburg in which he played the heroic Pickett of Pickett’s doomed charge. I don’t see him as villainous.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
8:51 am
sakura kindly checked in at the old blog just before it closed down.
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
8:51 am
D, I was struck by the fact that war was one of the things that contributed to the demise of modern society, but at the end of the show last night, Commander Taylor said war was the alternative where the sixers were concerned.
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
8:52 am
I can’t get over Avatar.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
8:56 am
I think that war was just listed as one of the many ways that humans failed the planet…not necessarily as a major contributing factor. Lang’s character is, first and foremost, a soldier. Isn’t it amazing how we revere soldiers in real life but turn them into villains in fictional works? Why is that?
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
8:58 am
I think it is because they are often portrayed as one-dimensional, with violence an easy solution to problems. Not right, but often true, IMO.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
8:59 am
I don’t think we’re in the middle of a 1950’s western with Terra Nova. There are no white hats and black hats(with the possible exception of the lead family) I’m pretty sure we’re going to start understanding both sides in the “sixers” battle with Terra Nova.
The “Slashers” attack on the teens was really well done, I thought.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
9:04 am
If you’re gonna pass out during a performance… Randy Travis sure picked a god place to do it:
“Country singer Randy Travis was resting at home Monday after passing out on stage during a benefit concert in front of a roomful of doctors.“
kelly&carriefan
September 27th, 2011
9:06 am
Hi y’all,
I checked out Terra Nova…it was interesting for the first hour…I’m not sure what happened, that my interest went down hill after the son went with the other teenagers exploring outside the gates. I agree that it felt like Jurassic Park meets LOST meets Avatar. I’ll probably try to catch the part I missed and check it out again next week.
I did finally watch Revenge…and I liked it. The pilot revealed quite a bit of background and the pacing was effective. I hope it can sustain it for the long run, but I realize we’ll probably slow down at some point as they only went 5 months prior to the present time.
In other stuff, the Braves are killing me! I was perfectly happy with having an 8.5 game wild card lead and could have done with this “exciting” end to the season.
Sam-A, you crack me up regarding Kelly. I do understand her constantly saying that she’s not gay, the problem with that is that people tend to take that as “she doth protest too much.” It’s been a big topic of conversation whenever she’s done promo the past 3 years. If she wants to know why people think that, I’d be more than happy to let her know. I joke around about Kelly, but I do think that she gets a bad deal as people tend to throw the “lesbian” word as some sort of accusation, even as somewhat of an insult. That’s the part I have a problem with… She’s a very pretty and awesome singer with a great personality. Who wouldn’t want her to “play for their team?”
In all seriousness, I take her at face value. If she’s telling me she’s not, I’ll believe her.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
9:07 am
kelly&carriefan
September 27th, 2011
9:09 am
*…could have done WITHOUT.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:16 am
Thanks for the Revenge review, k&cf. I haven’t seen that show…really didn’t have any interest but I’ll give it a try.
Re the Braves…it’s the same Oct. nightmare we get every year. Used to be the Falcons could cheer us up but, not this year. I guess I’m just going to have to rely on Tech for my sports glory. So far….
Lot’s of inteesting things pop up in the second half of Terra Nova. Try it again but if it isn’t your thing, no biggie.
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
9:18 am
K&CF: Agreed. Accusations of one’s sexuality are cruel, hateful and plain stupid. You are what you are, what you were born to be, and people who can’t understand/accept that are not worth anyone’s time dealing with. I do understand why some gays do not admit it, if it would cause trouble in their chosen profession (sadly) or destroy their families, but there are few things sadder (animal abuse and homelessness) than a parent who refuses to accept and support a gay child! I love Ellen’s mom so much – she radiates love for her daughter. I know if you were my daughter I would love and accept you and a partner you might love. It’d be harder for me to accept a child with tats and piercings all over his/her body! There, now you know my biggest prejudice!
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
9:19 am
You’re a glutton for punishment, aren’t you your queeness?
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:20 am
Here’s a pretty good article about Kelly and her new single:
http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=671924>1=28102
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:22 am
Rickster…I added “so far”.
Harriett
September 27th, 2011
9:27 am
I thought that scene was amazing, too, D. And, you know there will be an element of good vs evile somewhere along the line, 50s western notwithstanding. I will be a Terra Nova fan.
Revenge is my favorite new show so far. I love the way the plot is unfolding, and I really, really, love the story line. The way the neighbor’s infidelity with her best friend’s husband was revealed was priceless. What a hoot!
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
9:38 am
By the length & honesty of her post… I’m thinking Sam-A’s feeling better!
kelly&carriefan
September 27th, 2011
9:39 am
D, thanks for the tip on Terra Nova. Revenge is good in that “soapy” way. If Tech is the only sports we have going for us, then I’m in a bit of trouble.
Sam-A, beautifully said. I understand both sides, which is why I don’t agree with outing people. But I think eventually we reach a point where we have to be honest with ourselves and others. One of the best interviews about coming out I’ve heard was actually Ricky Martin. As far as tats and piercings…I guess I’m in better shape than Kelly who has about 10 tats now. I just have one!
Nana
September 27th, 2011
9:43 am
Good Morning.
After the second week of DWTS, who will be leaving the Ballroom tonight? The answer will be revealed tonight. Hopefully, your favorite will be sticking around a little longer.
Hope Solo and pro partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, stated things off with a lively Jive that failed to make a good impression with the judges. Their score was a mere 19.
Next up was Kristin Cavallari and her partner, Mark Ballas, who performed the Quick Step as a Marilyn Monroe look-alike to Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend. The judges gave their a score 22.
David Arquette and Kym Johnson dance the Jive and really wasn’t good. Their score was 18.
Elisabetta Canalis and partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, who made his debut as a professional, did the Quick Step. IMO, she wasn;t that good and has a bad attitude, but the judges scored them a 21.
Rob Kardashian and partner, Cheryl Burke (a 3time champion on the show) danced a very good executed Jive and received the first staning “O” of the night. Judges score was 21.
Carson Kressley and his partner, Anna Trebunskaya, failed on the Quick Step. He reminded me of watching Pee Wee Herman. Their score was only 18.
Ricki Lake and Derek Hough danced the best Jive of the night and received the 2nd staning “O”. Also, they received the highest score from the judges, a 23.
Chaz Bono and Lacey Schwimmer performed the Quick Step and this was painful to watch. Chaz had injured his knees and was in pain during the dance. However, he did get through it, but did receive the lowest score of 17.
Chynna Phillips and Tony Dovolani danced the Jive and it was very well done. The judges scored them a 21, dropping them from 1st place last week to a tie this week in 3rd.
Nancy Grace and partner, another new professional this year, Tristan MacManus, danced the Quick Step. They were an improvement from last week, earning a score last night of 21.
J.R. Martinez and partner, Karina Smiroff, ended the night with the Jive. The judges were impressed with J.R.’s abilityn to dance and gave them a score of 22. And, I will have to say, that I am pulling for J.R. to win the Mirror Ball.
My guess who will be going home is a toss up between Carson Kressley and Chaz Bono.
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
9:44 am
Thanks, Deirdre: K is such a pretty girl and great singer. And she picks really good songs most of the time (still not and never will be a fan of “Ms Independent”!).
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
9:45 am
Hope Solo? Any relation to Han?
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
9:47 am
I bet their parents are the kind that have their kids’ names all start with the same letter.
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
9:49 am
Nana: Great review – I just flipped over on commercials, so didn’t really see much, and now I know what’s going on!
Rickster: Haven’t had an “agreement” moment today, so definitely better!
K&CF: a couple of t’s, kinda hidden away – meh. It’s a pretty girl or gorgeous guy (Beckham anyone) who covers their arms, legs, chests, necks with big ole ugly tats that just makes me ill. And when they pass 50 and the droopies/crinklies start happening, wow what a sight that will be!
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:50 am
Thanks Nana! Great review!
Not to give JT nightmares or anything but there are pictures on the internet that show Nancy Grace had a major wardrobe malfunction and ended the dance with one nipple peeking out of her dress. The camera guys caught it right away and stayed off her until it was remedied
Nana
September 27th, 2011
9:51 am
OMG, I didn’t proof read before I hit the submit comment button on my review of DWTS. I apologize for the typos.
I watched Revenge last week and really do like the show. If any of you were fans of Sisters and Brothers, you will remember Emily VanCamp as Rebecca. Revenge is set in the Hamptons, has a good cast of characters and IMO, is well written. I will continue to watch each Wednesday.
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:52 am
Warning: Do not click the following link if you would be offended by Nancy’s nipple:
http://www.mjsbigblog.com/nancy-grace-wardrobe-malfunction-on-dancing-with-the-stars-photo-video.htm
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!
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
4:39 pm
Sam-A, I’m visualizing something out of the movie Misery.
Sorry Harriett, I lost track of all the new shows. I just know that the wife is burning out the DVR. Shas done some very complex mathematical calculations to record every show she wants 2 at a time when there are 4 or 5 in the time slot. I think her solution to that problem involved the mastery of Quantum Physics.
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
4:43 pm
Followed by “Eight Days a Week,” “Your Loving Flame,” “Really Love You” and “The Back Seat of My Car.”
Branch Loveless
September 27th, 2011
4:45 pm
The new show I want to check out tonight is “Ringer”; yes, I was a big “Buffy” fan! Love that Sarah Michelle!
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
4:52 pm
You’d certainly rather “see”it than “hear” it. I don’t think even auto-tune could help me!
Sam-A
September 27th, 2011
4:53 pm
good evening one and all
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
4:56 pm
It’s a good thing that that the super-secret, undisclosed, well-armed, highly secure but oh-so-comfy bunker is heavily soundproofed.
Of course… the serenade would work into my plan to hold Sir Paul for ransom. He’d definitely pay to get out!
Rickster
September 27th, 2011
4:58 pm
Have a great evening everyone. I’m a getting outta here.
Branch Loveless
September 27th, 2011
5:00 pm
Bye, Sam-A. See ya, Rickster. You two kids have a great evening and stop agreeing with each other so much!
I’m outta here for a little while, also. Zzzzzzz time!
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
7:25 pm
Y’all are doing so great! Rodney would be proud! Page 4(actually page 2 on the old blog)and not one truly obnoxious post yet. “What the….?” doesn’t count. Way too mild-mannered!
I just got my mom’s TV Guide in the mail today and there’s lots of new shows still to see. JT’s description of his wife’s quantum physics with the dvr is exactly what I’ve been doing. I get the feeling that Mrs JT and I would get along very well!
JTesla
September 27th, 2011
8:59 pm
You probably would. She almost got me roped into Terra Nova, there is a reason I was avoiding it. The father/son drama was enough to get me to walk away, but otherwise a very well done show.
So, how do they communicate with the future if the gateway is one-way? Did someone step through and go “oops I can’t get back” and everyone on the other side just decided that they weren’t disintegrated or warped into the middle of the planet or worse yet warped to a realm filled with Nancy Grace’s mommy bags?
Deirdre
September 27th, 2011
9:17 pm
Be careful, JT or I’ll post that picture again………it’s science fiction…suspension of disbelief and all that….and teen boys are notorious for father/son conflicts…believe me, I know! That was the most realistic part of the whole 2 hours!
Other than that, it was just good fun. Ask Mrs. JT.
JTesla
September 28th, 2011
12:28 am
Oh I liked it, my favorite TV show right now involves a time traveler in a small blue police box, so suspending my disbelief isn’t a problem.
The father son thing was just too cliché for me, I’ve seen that type of realistic too many times. For me it’s become akin to “framing”, where the main character is framed for something and they have to clear their name to friends and the world. Blech I will not watch any movie that I know involves that premise. I just hit a point where I decided that I’ve had my fill for life. No more for me thanks. So ‘angst riddled teen son rebelling against a dad who is really trying’… nope. That woudn’t force me to stop watching Terra Nova though, it is just that I don’t want to get sucked into a new series.
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
7:02 am
Morning!
No angst ridden cliches for JT…sort of like no sad animal movies for me. We all have our standards.
I taped Glee last night but I fear I might not be watching it much longer. What started out as a clever show with great musical numbers has deteriorated quite a bit, imo.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
7:58 am
Good morning!
I quite agree about Glee, Deirdre. It lost me midway through Season Two. It just was not the same show and began taking itself way to seriously. I loved the bitchy wife/student crush thing, and the tension with the pregnant girlfriend,unrequieted love thing. They could not sustain that, and I know it, but somehow something got lost along the way. I watched for fifteen minutes last night and then turned to something else.
I watched Unforgettable at 10. Meh.
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
8:05 am
The creator of the show seems to want to turn it into a campaign for human rights. Not a bad thing at all but he’s so heavy-handed about it that the fun has gone away. Sue Sylvester, who started out as a funny adversary has turned into a monster, Kurt’s story, so warm and gentle, especially with his dad, now starts to grate on my nerves. His boyfriend is so talented but too perfect and all-knowing for a hs kid. And while the slushie attacks were funny and had a point in the first season, wouldn’t hs tormentors have moved on to some other torture by now?
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
8:10 am
As far as the new and returning shows are concerned; The Walking Dead returns Oct 16th. Homeland, a new show that looks very interesting(with Damien Lewis and Claire Danes)begins Sunday on Showtime. And Hell On Wheels brings westerns back to tv and I WILL be watching it when it begins on AMC in Nov. Hubby has been hoping for a new western. He liked Deadwood a lot on HBO. I hope this one lives up to the promise.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
8:11 am
Exactly, D! I was thinking about the Kurt story line too. The thing with his dad was heartwarming. I don’t believe the boyfriend as the hs kid either. And, I do not like the Sue character at all any longer.Sad, because I was definitely a Gleek the first year. Don’t care at all now.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
8:13 am
I know it is not new, but I am now a fan of Parenthood. Have not watched enough to know all about each relationship, but enough to have enjoyed the past two times I watched.
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
8:28 am
TV Guide is also picking the hits and misses from the first week of new shows. So far, The Playboy Club is the only solid “miss”(who didn’t see that coming) X-Factor is listed as “Jury is still out”, with this quote:
Cowell built up The X-Factor as an American Idol-like ratings death star that would crush everything in its sight. It didn’t happen.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
8:37 am
I have watched The Playboy Club both times it has been on. I did not think it was great, but not as bad as all that. It will be interesting to see what happens with Simon’s show and his vendetta.
Woodpappy
September 28th, 2011
9:15 am
Hey I just saw wher David Cook is coming to Athens Classic Center in late October to do a show…
Sam-A
September 28th, 2011
9:19 am
I watched the Sarah Michelle Gellar Twin thing first show, but it didn’t excite me enough to return (and it runs against “What Not To Wear” which I’m addicted to). My sister said it’s gotten much better but so complicated that I would be totally lost to try and watch again. Tried to watch the one with the guy trying to prevent crimes before they happen, but after 20 mins I was bored and moved on. Not at all excited about “X Factor”, but will watch a couple more before I ditch it. I think that’s all the new shows I’ve watched. Just finished “Food Truck Race”, which I really like, and “Closer” which I adore. Looking fwd to (or already enjoying) new seasons for “Walking Dead”, “Amazing Race”, “Chuck”, “Hawaii 5-0″. I’m having the same DVR problems. Seems like a couple nights are jam packed with stuff, and my DVR only records 2 shows, and while I’m supposed to be able to watch a 3rd, it ain’t happenin’! And try to get info from Comcast – haha! I’ve called a hundred times trying to get help setting up PIP – and still don’t have it or a clue how to get it going!
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
9:25 am
I have Comcast and only 2 shows can be recorded at the same time and you have to watch one of them. Makes no sense to me but that’s the way it works. On the up side, if you have Comcast, often as not a show will be on On Demand a few days after its first airing. That helps the dvr situation a lot!
Sam-A
September 28th, 2011
9:27 am
It does – I spend a lot of time “On Demand”. And thankfully, many of my shows are available there. It really helps.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
9:30 am
I have Time Warner Cable here in SC and we have the same trouble. I’ll be watching a show, having set to record two others, and at the appointed time a notification flashes up that a recording is set to begin in one minute. Then, the show I am watching flips to one of the ones being recorded–without me doing a thing. Aggravating. As you say, D, makes no sense. If you had time to watch one of the recorded shows, you’d already be doing it and not recording.
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
9:35 am
In this case, technology needs to catch up with viewer demand.
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
9:41 am
I’ve got Prime Suspect dvr’d but haven’t watched it yet. I like Maria Bello so I’m looking forward to seeing it.
JTesla
September 28th, 2011
9:57 am
Your DVR has two tuners, tuner A let’s you watch one show and tuner B let’s you watch another. Its like having two VCR’s. So if you are watching channel 2 on tuner B and tuner B is scheduled to record channel 8 in a few minutes you get switched. To watch a show that isnt being recorded you’d need a third tuner. Now they just need a cheap box with 4 tuners, or make it easier to feed cable through a PC.
Of course, more tuners costs more money, cable companies being as they are.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
10:01 am
Thanks for the explanation, JT.
Sam-A
September 28th, 2011
10:12 am
AT&T advertises that you can record 4 shows on their DVR system. Don’t know if we Comcasters can have it, as cable has always been a monopoly in each area of the city. Seems like I’d have 3, with my cable box, tv and home theater unit, but don’t know how I’d put them all together to record.
Rickster
September 28th, 2011
10:24 am
I have AT&T U-Verse.
It’s great being able to record four shows at once…. on the rare occasion I can find four shows that I want to watch on at the same time.
Woodpappy
September 28th, 2011
10:31 am
or not
JTesla
September 28th, 2011
10:42 am
A while ago Comcast had, I believe a 5 tuner DVR, but the monthly cost was priced outside what we were willing to pay. So far two tuners plus On Demand have covered what is needed.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
11:04 am
I am off to another meeting. Talk to y’all later.
Sam-A
September 28th, 2011
11:18 am
I already pay $100 a month, with only 1 box, no premium channels (HBO, Show, etc) and only a $16/mo DVR/HD addon. Can’t afford much more with Comcast! And the sad thing is they offer all these $25/mo for first year for NEW customers only. I was first on the system when it was called “Marietta Cable” back in the late 70’s. It’s been thru several name changes since those days. They never offer any really good prices for faithful customers of many years. Sux!
JTesla
September 28th, 2011
11:31 am
Sam-A, give them a call. The wife called up a few years ago looking to lower our rate, they gave us a deal just to stick with them. Of course she did that again a few months ago and they couldn’t offer anything, but you don’t get anything if you don’t ask. Just last week she called and was offered lower rates for signing a 2 year contract. It pays to call them every year or every few years.
Sam-A
September 28th, 2011
11:37 am
JT: Thanks! I’ll call them. I have found that true with my gas bill (Scana) – calls to them have gotten me better rates twice.
Have you boys seen Carrie’s new look with bangs?
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
12:36 pm
We should be getting a new thread sometime today. Rodney wrote 2 new threads in advance and one is supposed to post today.
Woodpappy
September 28th, 2011
1:56 pm
Sam-A…the magic words are “I want to terminate my service cause I found someone cheaper”. You’d be amazed how quick they can get you a deal to stay with them.
G
September 28th, 2011
2:21 pm
I don’t understand how some AI fans aren’t the least bit positive about XF. To me, it’s the same as AI only with a few tweaks to the format. The only setback I notice so far, is they allow too much time for bad acts. That’s kind of AGTish to me. As the show progresses, I expect better talent to bubble up and get more air time.
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
2:33 pm
G, re XF…I absolutely hated the Roman gladiator-like responses of the audience. It’s like watching group-think in action. The second episode was almost all bad…2 hours of bad just to get to the angelic voice of one contestant. Don’t put me through 2 hours of bad! And I also have a “been there done that feeling about it all. I think Simon may be too late for audiences to care.
I will watch the “boot camp” to see where it’s going but it better start getting good at some point in the near future.
JTesla
September 28th, 2011
2:40 pm
G: “it’s the same as AI only with a few tweaks to the format”
Bingo. As Deirdre said: “been there done”. I like Simon, I like LA Reid, I like to look at Nicole, but the “been there done that” with Paula and Simon… I don’t like it. “Been there done that” with… well quite a bit of it.
Now, why doesn’t that translate over as much to my views of Idol for me? Well in a way it does, I’m steadily tiring of the genre, Idol included. However, if given two equal products I’m going to stick with the one that I’ve always used. In this case, so far, Simon has failed to provide a better product, in fact there are several areas that make this product far inferior.
G
September 28th, 2011
2:52 pm
What I like most about XF so far, is the seasoned acts. That part of it reminds me of The Voice. Yeah, I’m biased to older acts, because I really appreciate folks paying their dues. The majority of young acts sound young and inexperienced. I still believe in a higher age limit (18 and older). Kids belong on a kids show.
LOL @ D! “Gladiator audience”. I actually like that format. You get an early temperature from the public.
Between LA and Simon, this show SHOULD be able to produce a quality talent to win it all.
Sam-A
September 28th, 2011
3:05 pm
G: I agree with what my fellow oldtimers have said. Except Paula is actually the only thing I DO like about XF! It’s like a “poor man’s” Idol for me. Too much like AGT, which is too much like the old “Gong Show” Hate the very reactionary audience! Don’t like all the ages – too young and too old! 15 to 30 enough of a span for me. And the “bad” ones have not been nearly as funny/nutty as Idol gets. Like Tameka from season 1 or 2 (can’t remember) – funniest thing I’ve seen on tv! Just bad singers.
The first week was pretty dull. As Deirdre said, will finish off the additions, and maybe first show, but if it doesn’t get better, I’m outta there.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
3:26 pm
I think JT and D may be onto something, as far as my thinking goesd. D said Simon waited too long, and I think that is so. JT said “been there, done that,” and I agree somewhat. I do enjoy seeing the two of them together, but this does not resonate with me the way it did on Idol (in the first five years or so). However, I can tune “gladiators” out and not let them bother or influence me at all. JT said he preferred to stick with the one that started it all, and that is the way I feel. I did not feel any allegiance to The Voice, and I will never feel anything special for XF.
Harriett
September 28th, 2011
3:28 pm
goesd?
Deirdre
September 28th, 2011
4:27 pm
new thread