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Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Jan 9 - Jan 15, 2011)

Abe Fried-Tanzer - January 16, 2011

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Each week TV Tango takes you around the dial and across the web so you can read recaps of the hottest programs and catch up on the biggest and best TV-related lists, news stories & fun sites/links from the previous week.

 





Rapid Recaps From Last Week

 

CHUCK – no new episode last week

Next episode:  Chuck tries to create a romantic getaway for Sarah while tracking down a nanochip at a French vineyard; Lester asks Big Mike for love advice. (Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

HAWAII FIVE-0 – no new episode last week

Next episode: After a high-speed chase, the team makes a gruesome discovery; Chin Ho and his former fiancee awkwardly reunite. (Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Monday, January 17, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS.

 

GLEE – no new episode last week

Enjoy an encore presentation of "Never Been Kissed" on Tuesday, January 18 at 8pm ET/PTon FOX.

 

Next new episode: Super Bowl Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT on FOX.

 

NO ORDINARY FAMILY – "No Ordinary Brother" (1/11/11)

Jim’s brother Mike shows up and he quickly discovers their powers, while they learn that his reason for being in town has to do with an enormous gambling debt he owes to a loan shark. Dr. King’s associate Victoria Morrow promotes Katie to a new position in Miami, and the Watcher tells Dr. King that he’s going with her. Daphne serves on the school peer judiciary board, and JJ uses his powers to help Mike.

 

Next new episode: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.

 

MODERN FAMILY – "Our Children, Ourselves" (1/12/11)

Mitchell runs into his ex-girlfriend and starts to panic when he sees her with an eight-year-old redheaded child. Phil and Claire worry that they might not be intellectually inspiring when Alex compares them to the parents of a smarter kid in her class. Jay creates an awkward situation when he is extremely rude to visiting friends after Gloria has already invited them to stay over for the night.

 

Next new episode: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC.

 

THE OFFICE – no new episode last week

Next episode: Michael readies himself for the news about Holly's relationship; Pam puts up a board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. (Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

30 ROCK – no new episode last week

Next episode: Budget cuts impact the TGS staff; Liz tries to use Jack's mistake to her advantage; Jenna shares a dressing room with Danny; Tracy receives disturbing news. (Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

 

 

TV Web-bits From Last Week

  • TVGuide.com praises the Best Midseason Replacements.
  • TV Squad cites Five Reasons Why 2011 Could Be the Year of Showtime.
  • The TV Addict ponders over the Top 5 Things That Make Us Go “Hmmmm.”
  • TopTenz.net recalls the Top 10 TV Shows Saved by Fans.
  • TVGuide.com presents 10 Funny Facts from the Funny Men and Women of Hollywood.
  • Consumens Tips rates the Top 5 Sitcoms of the 1990s.
  • The TV Addict pictures 25 Reasons Why Being a TV Critic is Nice Work (If You Can Get It).
  • TV Squad remembers 12 Memorable Moments from ALL IN THE FAMILY.
  • TVGuide.com reveals 18 Shows JERSEY SHORE Crushes in the Ratings.
  • This coming week, check out the TV Tango Twitter Feed for live coverage and celeb quotes from the Television Critics Association Winter Meeting. Last week we reported live, and here are just a sampling of the news tweets:
    • Just Posted! Our #TCA interview with #Smallville's Erica Durance (Lois Lane) and Exec Prod Kelly Souders: http://bit.ly/eOOi2o 24 minutes ago via web
    • Ruxin returns...Nick Kroll reports that #FX has renewed #TheLeague for season 3. About series: http://bit.ly/hqmdRt about 20 hours ago via web
    • Just Posted: Kick-Ass Women of CW Q&A Interview: #Hellcats, #Smallville, #Nikita, #VampireDiaries. Full #TCA transcript http://bit.ly/iiZiDS Saturday, January 15, 2011 7:48:23 AM via web
    • Shooting of their first pilot #DanniLowinski based on a popular German format, began this morning. #CW #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 4:56:55 PM via web
    • David Crane says that things in #episodes people think can't happen *have* happened to him while working in the industry #TCA #Showtime Friday, January 14, 2011 4:28:35 PM via web
    • A&E #BeyondScaredStraight Thurs. night premiered w/ record 3.7 mill total viewers. Most watched original series launch in network's history. Friday, January 14, 2011 3:51:39 PM via web
    • Jesse Eisenberg hosts #SNL on Jan. 29 w/ musical guest Nicki Mina andj Dana Carvey returns to SNL as host w/ musical guest Linkin Park Feb.5 Friday, January 14, 2011 3:34:24 PM via web
    • On the mugshot poster for #Californication, "I think you should interpret it as that I'm well over 6' tall," says Duchovny #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 3:28:13 PM via web
    • #OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, will air the world television premiere of the Chaz Bono documentary #BecomingChaz. No premiere date set. Friday, January 14, 2011 3:27:02 PM via web
    • Producer Neil Jordan believes #TheBorgias could last for at least 4 seasons. #Showtime #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:53:48 PM via web
    • "I was wearing a purple dress for most of the show...I hated it as much as my character did," says actor Francois Arnaud #TheBorgias #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:51:57 PM via web
    • #BigBrotherAfterDark can not be either confirmed nor denied as to its renewal. #Showtime #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:23:38 PM via web
    • #Showtime #RealLWord will return for season 2 this summer. Series will focus more on Whitney and her friends. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:18:59 PM via web
    • An unscripted show called #Gigolos is set to film for #Showtime. The show is set in Las Vegas. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:15:43 PM via web
    • #Showtimes #TheGreenRoom does not have a premiere date yet for the 2nd season. However they're making six episodes now. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:08:09 PM via web
    • #Showtime - #WebTherepy w/ Lisa Kudrow is going to go on the air, however, it has not been scheduled yet. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 1:04:10 PM via web
    • Showtime Prez David Nevins: #NurseJackie & #UnitedStatesTara return March 28. #Borgias begins April 3, #Californication renewed for S5. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 12:56:57 PM via web
    • #Showtime announces a new 1hr series that will follow the San Francisco Giants to chronicle the complex world of professional baseball. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 12:56:20 PM via web
    • #Showtime #HouseofLies starts production in LA and New York next week. It's a comedy starring #DonCheadle Friday, January 14, 2011 12:53:42 PM via web
    • Celebrate the long weekend 4 MLK Day with series and movie marathons on TV. Check out the entire list of 205 marathons: http://bit.ly/dZZOPc Friday, January 14, 2011 12:13:59 PM via web
    • "I need literally everything in words," Julianne Margulies said after thinking LGBT was the new law firms name.#TheGoodWife #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 11:24:21 AM via web
    • "The sexy wife...whose husband goes down on her," could be the title of #TheGoodWife says Robert King (creator) Friday, January 14, 2011 11:21:53 AM via web
    • "I have sex with a sheet cake in the second episode...SPOILER ALERT!" - Jason Biggs #MadLove #CBS #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 10:50:57 AM via web
    • #CBS premieres sitcom #MadLove on Feb. 21 at 8:30 w/ Jason Biggs, Sarah Chalke, Tyler Labine, Judy Greer. #TCA About: http://bit.ly/hX36rP Friday, January 14, 2011 10:34:16 AM via web
    • #Chaos premieres April 1 on CBS stars Eric Close, Freddy Rodriquez, James Murray, Tim Blake Nelson. #TCA About series: http://bit.ly/eQJFML Friday, January 14, 2011 9:50:33 AM via web
    • AJ Cook was not cut from #CriminalMinds b/c of budget issues. It was an evolution of the franchise. #CBS #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 9:28:46 AM via web
    • Tassler on DVR use: "Hawaii Five-O is the #1 DVR'd show. The hope is that we'll get compensated for all those people." #TCA #CBS Friday, January 14, 2011 9:24:22 AM via web
    • Tassler is pleased with how #Flashpoint is doing and can expect it to return this summer. #TCA #CBS Friday, January 14, 2011 9:22:17 AM via web
    • #CBS President Nina Tassler tight lipped on 2nd season pick-ups of series. Looks to social media to gauge audience response to shows. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 9:21:33 AM via web
    • Nina Tassler (President of CBS) is concerned on a personal level for Charlie Sheen but on a professional level, he does his job. #TCA Friday, January 14, 2011 9:08:23 AM via web
    • #CelebrityApprentice return w/Gary Busey, Jose Canseco, David Cassidy, Richard Hatch, Lil Jon, Meat Loaf, Mark McGrath, John Rich. March 6 Friday, January 14, 2011 8:55:41 AM via web
    • #CelebrityApprentice returns w/H. Dworaczyk, La Toya Jackson, Star Jones, NeNe Leakes, Marlee Matlin, L. Rinna, Niki Taylor, Dionne Warwick. Friday, January 14, 2011 8:54:15 AM via web
    • Just published! Most recent entry in our diary for #TCA Winter Tour -- #Syfy #BeingHuman & #Oxygen #GleeProject. Read: http://bit.ly/hSRtnj Friday, January 14, 2011 7:31:06 AM via web
    • Dan Harmon creator #Community says: We're doing some genre experiments, there will be an episode were group plays Dungeons & Dragons. #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:50:10 PM via web
    • #HarrysLaw creator David E. Kelly has a secret shoe fetish...calls them the most indulgent purchase. Series about Law Firm/Shoe Store. #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:51:43 PM via web
    • David E. Kelley's kids told him, "Please dad, not another law show!" #HarrysLaw #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:50:00 PM via web
    • #NBC premieres #HarrysLaw Jan. 17 stars Kathy Bates, Brittany Snow, Aml Ameen, Christopher McDonald. #TCA About series: http://bit.ly/ikgNVT Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:35:34 PM via web
    • #NBC premieres #AmericasNextGreatRestaurant March 16 w/Bobby Flay, Steve Ells, Lorena Garcia, Curtis Stone who are billed as investors. #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:00:57 PM via web
    • NBC #PerfectCouples begins Jan 20 at 8:30pm stars Kyle Bornheimer, Christine Woods, David Walton #TCA About series: http://bit.ly/esSWnL Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09:17 PM via web
    • #TheGleeProject Robert J. Ulrich says that when @ChrisColfer tried out for Glee he had played Kurt Von Trapp in "Sound of Music" 5 times. Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:10:52 PM via web
    • #Bethenny, Jason, Bryn and Cookie return in #BethennyEverAfter Feb. 28 on #Bravo #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:04:40 PM via web
    • Get ready for more Mama Drama! #ILoveJenni follows musician and celebrity #JenniRivera and her family as they balance life and fame. #Mun2 Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:55:13 PM via web
    • #TheGleeProject is a singing competition series with the winner getting a 7 episode guest starring role of Season 3 of #Glee. #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:50:44 PM via web
    • #Oxygen to air four new shows this coming season. #AllAboutAubrey
    • #Tori&Deanstoribookweddings, #TheWorldAccordingtoParis and #TheGleeProject Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:40:40 PM via web
    • #Oxygen to air Season favorites of #Glee season one, during their first ever "Gleekend" on Saturday, February 5th. Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:39:18 PM via web
    • Australian Chef, Curtis Stone set to host #TopChefMasters season 3. Previous host Kelly Choi was told to pack her knives and go. #Bravo #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:50:52 AM via web
    • #Bravo renews #TopChef and #MillionaireMatchmaker with Patti Stanger for new seasons. #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:42:23 AM via web
    • Bravo to launch new series: PLATINUM HIT, (w/ Jewel, Kara DioGuardi) ROCCO'S DINNER PARTY, MILLION DOLLAR DECORATORS, PREGNANT IN HEELS #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:38:38 AM via web
    • ABC orders #CharliesAngels pilot. The remake of the 1970s series will be set in Miami. Sony TV & Drew Barrymore's Flower Films produces. Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:17:05 AM via web
    • #Syfy premieres reality series #FaceOff Jan. 26. Special effects make-up artists compete for $100,000, a years worth of makeup supplies #TCA Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:55:39 AM via web
    • Syfy premiers #BeingHuman Monday Jan. 17 at 9pm. Series will be a bit darker than British version. #TCA About series: http://bit.ly/dM4Ej8 Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:23:40 AM via web
    • The CW has released new promo stills from Chloe Sullivan's return episode of #Smallville on January 28th! http://www.kryptonsite.com/ Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:05:27 AM via web
    • CBS announced that former Survivors, Russell Hantz & "Boston" Rob Mariano, will return for #SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLAND. Premiere Feb. 16 Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:01:40 AM via web
    • #BET game on! Premiere of #TheGame last night drew BIG numbers-7.7 mill viewers. Check out interview w/ cast & writers: http://bit.ly/exfxra Wednesday, January 12, 2011 2:58:14 PM via web
    • America Ferrera joins cast of #TheGoodWife for 3 episodes. Plays Natalie, a graduate student who gets romantic with Eli (Alan Cumming). Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:17:17 PM via web
    • CBS and Warner Bros. TV reached broadcast agreement that renews THE BIG BANG THEORY for additional 3 years, through the 2013-2014 season. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 11:52:26 AM via web
    • Cast changes at LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES --Gone: Skeet Ulrich, Regina Hill, Megan Boone. #lola Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:30:15 PM via web
    • #Fox will preview #TerraNova during a special 2-night event Mon., May 23 (9-10 PM) and Tues., May 24 About series: http://bit.ly/emt70G Tuesday, January 11, 2011 2:29:05 PM via web
    • Justin Bieber will reprise his role as Jason McCann on #CSI in the episode titled "Targets of Obsession," to air on CBS Feb. 17 at 9pm. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 2:10:59 PM via web
    • #Fox Prez Kevin Reilly: "we're currently in the process of making a deal to bring back #HOUSE and #BONES, We want them both." #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:54:09 AM via web
    • #Fox Reilly says #Fringe is difficult for new viewers now, but if current fans watch "the show can stay on the air for many years." #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:47:37 AM via web
    • #Fox Kevin Reilly says #LieToMe could return in fall even though it didn't get "back 9" order. "It's delivered wherever we've put it." #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:44:41 AM via web
    • #AmericanIdol judge Steven Tyler on why he's doing the show: "I'm not sure yet." #TCA #Fox Tuesday, January 11, 2011 10:39:06 AM via web
    • #AmericanIdol judge Steven Tyler when asked if #Fox will put him on a five-second delay: "Fuck No" #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 10:33:08 AM via web
    • Gritty language #ChicagoCode. Creator Shawn Ryan: "We couldn't use Jack Off, and we couldn't use Asshole, we came up with Jackhole" #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:55:24 AM via web
    • #Fox premieres cop drama, #TheChicagoCode Feb. 7 at 9pm starring Jason Clarke, Jennifer Beals, Delroy Linda. About: http://bit.ly/eZicdC Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:41:27 AM via web
    • World-class dancer and choreographer Mary Murphy will return to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE as one of the series’ resident judges. #Fox #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:14:15 AM via web
    • The UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/AFFION CROCKETT PROJECT (working title), will air a sneak preview March 31 (9p) following AMERICAN IDOL on #FOX #TCA Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:05:42 AM via web
    • FOX has ordered a second season of comedy #RaisingHope. About series: http://bit.ly/bfRbsj Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:55:29 AM via web
    • George Takei joins cast of Nickelodeon’s new live-action comedy series, SUPAH NINJAS. A special preview will air Mon, Jan. 17 at 9pm Monday, January 10, 2011 12:17:37 PM via web
    • Sara Shepherd is writing four more #PrettyLittleLiars books so the series will have more to work with in the future. #TCA Monday, January 10, 2011 11:37:33 AM via web
    • ABC Family renews THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER for a 4th season, and PRETTY LITTLE LIARS for a 2nd season. #abcfamily #TCA Monday, January 10, 2011 11:31:40 AM via web
    • "We have ambitions to pick up DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and BROTHERS & SISTER,"says ABC president Lee "We're not quite ready to do so." #TCA #ABC 10:11 AM Jan 10th via web
    • #PaulLee says decisions on freshman shows like #Detroit187, which he loves, won't take place for 2-3 more months. #TCA #ABC 9:47 AM Jan 10th via web Retweeted by you and 1 other
    • ABC pilot pickups to date: MAN UP, SMOTHERED, and untitled Shonda Rhimes Project. #ABC #TCA 9:47 AM Jan 10th via web
    • ABC renews GREY'S ANATOMY, PRIVATE PRACTICE, CASTLE, MODERN FAMILY, THE MIDDLE, COUGAR TOWN for next season. 9:28 AM Jan 10th via web
    • Per Variety... ABC to develop 8-Hour miniseries, WICKED w/producer Salma Hayek. Will be based on the Gregory Maguire book, not the musical. 4:40 PM Jan 9th via web
  • This week’s funniest video, embedded below: SESAME STREET shows THE CLOSER How It’s Done! (Thanks to the TV Addict).

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    Abe Fried-Tanzer is a recent graduate from New York University, where he majored in cinema studies and journalism. He makes it his priority each year to see every Oscar-nominated film and watch every new television pilot, and writes reviews and awards predictions at Movies with Abe and TV with Abe.