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Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (July 17 - July 23, 2011)

Abe Fried-Tanzer - July 24, 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

 

FALLING SKIES – "Sanctuary, Part 1" (7/17/11)

Lieutenant Clayton arrives from the 7th Massachusetts and reports that his regiment was attacked, the children were taken, and the 2nd Massachusetts is next up for attack. Anne is traumatized after she is held up and antibiotics are stolen from her. Hal is troubled by a newly-unharnessed Ben's behavior. A skitter attacks the school and Jimmy ends up being right in its crosshairs.


Next new episode: Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on TNT.

 

TRUE BLOOD – "I'm Alive and I'm On Fire" (7/17/11)

Sookie continues to watch over Eric while Jason manages an escape from his captors. Bill discovers a disturbing connection between him and Portia. Arlene's baby manages to terrify her parents with a freakish occurrence. Tommy goes home and finds that not all his family members are happy to see him. Pam demands that Fiona help restore Eric's memory, but the results are far more horrific.


Next new episode: Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO.

 

WEEDS – "A Hole in Her Nigab" (7/18/11)

Silas starts dealing, giving away free samples to prospective clients to get them hooked. When Nancy spots a rival drug dealer at her new job as Doug's secretary, she quickly takes steps to put him out of business while catching the eye of the CEO. Shane redecorates the apartment while Andy's latest romantic affair proves to be more complicated than expected.


Next new episode: Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on Showtime.

 

WHITE COLLAR – "Taking Account" (7/19/11)

Sara discovers that her bank account has been emptied, which is part of a larger financial theft. While Peter and the FBI work to track down the culprit, starting with a hacker named Sally who quickly takes to Mozzie, Peter and Sara start their own con to trick the thief and access the stolen money. Neal contemplates telling Sara about the art as Sara is drawn in by the allure of high living with Neal.


Next new episode: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on USA.

 

COVERT AFFAIRS – "Half a World Away" (7/19/11)

Auggie goes to a jazz festival in Istanbul while on vacation and begins a romance with a flight attendant named Franka from his flight. While recording a performance, he hears the voice of the man who blinded him and has Franka help him track him down. When he calls Annie for help, she deliberates over whether to ask Joan for help or respect Auggie's request for her to keep it secret.


Next new episode: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on USA.

 

 

 

TV Web-bits From Last Week

  • TV Tango's coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2011:
  • The Telefile advertises San Diego Comic-Con 2011: The 10 Must-Attend TV Panels.
  • TV Squad takes a look at When TV Works Online: Web Series We've Actually Heard Of.
  • Weird Worm remembers Beloved But Short-Lived Sci-fi Shows.
  • The Telefile admits the Top 10 Summer Shows We Never Thought We'd Watch.
  • BuzzFeed recommends 10 TV Show Series Finales You Should Have Watched Live.
  • TV Squad looks at Lizards, Hogs & Whiskers: The Weirdest and Wackiest TV Show Names.
  • Listverse lauds the Top 10 TV Horror Hosts.
  • TV Squad celebrates 15 Things We Love About THE DAILY SHOW.
  • Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
    • Sat (7/23): #Chuck producer Chris Fedak at #SDCC Comic-Con that Mark Hamill (aka Luke Skywalker) will play a villain in the show’s final season.
    • Sat (7/23): Although the #BONES Comic-Con panel was canceled here is the trailer they would have shown- Series returns Nov. 3. http://bit.ly/nF08Bd
    • Fri (7/22): Lilly Tomlin booked to guest star on #NCIS will play Special Agent Timothy McGee's grandmother. via Entertainment Weekly Friday, July 22, 2011 7:26:14 PM via web
    • Fri (7/22): A&E begins production in Nova Scotia, Canada next month on Stephen King's novel BAG OF BONES 4hr miniseries w/Pierce Brosnan, Anabeth Gish Friday, July 22, 2011 10:22:13 AM via web
    • Fri (7/22): Hey Jennifer Love Hewitt (@TheReal_Jlh )fans Wed. July 27 she guest stars TV Land #HotInCleveland watch sneak peak: http://bit.ly/n4gyPV Friday, July 22, 2011 10:10:44 AM via web
    • Thu (7/21): The season 2 premiere of A&E’s #StorageWars sets ratings record- becomes #1 A&E series telecast of all time with 5.1 million viewers. Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:36:23 PM via web
    • Thu (7/21): Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood will perform on 2nd season premiere of #BlueBloods starring Tom Selleck CBS Friday, Sept. 23 at 10pm. Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:10:34 AM via web
    • Thu (7/21): Really! Animal Planet premieres 1hr special HEIDI FLEISS: PROSTITUTES TO PARROTS July 31 @ 10pm. Better title: 'From Cock to Cockatoos' Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:18:42 AM via web
    • Thu (7/21): Due to scheduling conflicts, Robert Wagner is unable to voice the role of Charlie on ABC's new #CharliesAngels. via @KecksExclusives
    • Wed (7/20): Are you ready for some fantasy football? FX premieres season 3 #TheLeague on Thurs. October 6 at 10:30 PM. About: http://bit.ly/hqmdRt
    • Wed (7/20): FX series #Archer will get special 3-week run with new episodes on Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30p. About: http://bit.ly/dCsrvl
    • Wed (7/20): FX premieres new drama series AMERICAN HORROR STORY w/ Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Jessica Lange on Wednesday, October 5 at 10 PM.
    • Wed (7/20): FX premieres season 7 of IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA on September 15, at 10 PM. About series: http://bit.ly/9VucC3
    • Wed (7/20): Woohoo! FX premieres season 4 #SonsOfAnarchy Tues., Sept. 6, 10 PM with special 90-minute episode. About series: http://bit.ly/aCyjcm
    • Wed (7/20): TV Land renews HAPPILY DIVORCED for a second season (12 new episodes). Sitcom stars @FranDrescher. About series: http://bit.ly/iVVJ1Z
    • Wed (7/20): IFC airs marathon of entire 1st season of original Australian version of #WILFRED on Sun., July 31 at 12noon. About: http://bit.ly/nWhiYO
    • Wed (7/20): FOX brings JOURNEY TO TERRA NOVA dino-sized fan experience to #SDCC at the #ComicCon Interactive Lot at Petco Park beginning tomorrow.
    • Wed (7/20): The search for the #Sasquatch continues...Animal Planet renews FINDING BIGFOOT for 2nd season (10 episodes) About: http://bit.ly/odidlE
    • Wed (7/20): Hey #SouthPark fans....series renewed through 2013 for seasons 16 and 17. Returns Comedy Central Oct. 5 for final 7 eps. of season 15.
    • Tue (7/19): SHOWTIME premieres docu THE LOVE WE MAKE on Sept. 10 at 9p. Paul McCartney’s journey through NYC streets in aftermath of 9/11 destruction.
    • Tue (7/19): HBO premieres MEL BROOKS AND DICK CAVETT TOGETHER AGAIN 1hr. special w/ duo in conversation onstage before live audience Fri. Sept. 9 @ 9pm
    • Tue (7/19): Comedy Central NICK SWARDSON'S PRETEND TIME begins production on 2nd season to premiere Oct. 5 at 10:30pm. About: http://bit.ly/qVODLE
    • Tue (7/19): Cartoon Network to develop live-action motion picture based on 1990 animated series CAPTAIN PLANET AND THE PLANETEERS http://bit.ly/olm3nZ
    • Tue (7/19): Lindsay Wagner, Sasha Roiz, Rene Auberjonois guest star on Syfy #Warehouse13 Mon. July 25 @ 9p Episode: 'Love Sick' http://bit.ly/cGN996
    • Mon (7/18): Hey #Spartacus fans...Starz SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA w/ 3D bonus feature out on Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 13 from Anchor Bay Entertainment
    • Mon (7/18): FX orders 13-episode of original drama series, AMERICAN HORROR STORY co-created by executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
    • Mon (7/18): VH1 renews it's first one-hour scripted series SINGLE LADIES for a second season. About series: http://bit.ly/mOVrdf

     

     

    Check out this awesome season 2 trailer for THE WALKING DEAD from Comic-Con, embedded below:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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.