Confessions of a DVR Addict

MY BLOG HAS MOVED..I'M NOW AT MY OWN URL

2009-08-28T17:39:00.003-04:00

Well.. everyone.. my blog is now moved.You can visit my new blog at the new address . There you can find a link to my online Amazon store where you can find your favorite TV on DVD, Tv's & DVR's and even books that are about.. well TV!Please pass this on and subscribe to my feed at the new URL!www.confessionsofadvraddict.com

'Saving Grace' will Wrap Up Next Summer, 'St. Elmo's Fire' Coming to TV, Cowell Will Remain on 'Idol' and

2009-08-14T12:10:00.005-04:00

To all 'Saving Grace' fans; the show, starring Holly Hunter , will air it's final episodes next summer. It normally runs a 15 episode split season, with 9 to run this winter and 6 the following summer. TNT has added three episodes to the season and will air 9 in the winter and the final 9 in the summer, when TNT gets its best series ratings. The reason for the cancellation does not have

Despite my Enthusiastic Optimism 'Defying Gravity' ratings Decline. 'Shark Tank' & 'Neighborhood' Open to Dissapointing Numbers

2009-08-10T22:30:00.007-04:00

URGGGh.. I was so hoping against hope that 'Defying Gravity' would have picked up some steam and some viewers this past weekend. Unfortunately it has dropped to an average 2.9M viewers. I'm wondering if ABC will even let this show air all the episodes it had filmed. Bummer.. really.. I enjoy it.I watched 'There Goes the Neighborhood' last night. I have to say.. not really a fan. It's almost

Defying Gravity - Another Great Show That Will Be Lost to Poor Ratings

2009-08-09T16:37:00.005-04:00

So I got around to watching the Pilot episode of 'Defying Gravity' today on my laptop. Yeah, I forgot to set my own DVR after reminding everyone else on this blog about it. No worries, it's programed to record from now on. I'll be watching the second episode after I finish this blog.But, I had to write right away because I really seriously enjoyed this show. It has beautiful cinematography (

SYTYCD Finale Tonight, NBC Preview Special, Paula is Leaving 'Idol'

2009-08-05T20:15:00.006-04:00

Before I begin tonight, just a little update on the new site. I'm still working out the kinks with Wordpress. It is far more complicated than I imagined, but then I think in the end it will be worth it.'So You Think You Can Dance' is on tonight and the final four take the stage. Actually , I'm watching it now as I type! Very cool. Can't believe it's August already. I know I'm about to get

A Run Down of All the Blogging Material I've Missed and Defying Gravity Premieres This Sunday

2009-07-29T22:04:00.007-04:00

Well folks, I've finally gotten Wordpress loaded onto my domain. However, using it is not as easy as I imagined, so the launch of my new and improved blog site is not going to happen as quickly as I had hoped, planned or expected. I wasn't going to blog until I could do it on my new site, but since I can export these blogs and comments into my new blog, I figured I

The Emmy Nomination Blog & Jeanine & Jason's SYTYCD Routine Last night

2009-07-16T11:51:00.007-04:00

Well folks, the Emmy nominations are in today. Looks like The Family Guy is the first animated series nominated for an Emmy for best comedy series since the Flinstones in1961 (surprising that the Simpsons were never nominated in that category). It goes up against Entourage, Flight of the Concords, How I Met Your Mother, 30 Rock and Weeds. You know what the funny part is? None of those on the list

Okay..NOW I'm into Big Brother 11.. And here is My Blog on BB for Today

2009-07-15T11:16:00.005-04:00

It took awhile, as it does every season, to really sink my teeth into the new Big Brother season. At first it's really hard to keep track of who is who (note to CBS, you should caption your show with the names of the people in the house as you have them on screen at least for the first week). Then, when trying to read those joker updates it can really get confusing. One thing I did know for sure

Maura Tierney speaks out on health

2009-07-13T18:02:00.003-04:00

Maura Tierney speaks out on healthShared via AddThisI had written earlier about the production of 'Parenthood' being pushed to September because of Tierny's health. I suppose the ominous wording led us all to believe the worst (I did) and so she had released a statement about what issue she was having.And.. I must say, when I heard she was undergoing some sort of medical evaluation my mind did

'Parenthood' pushed Back, Grey's Anatomy of Space Aug 2nd, Summer of the Diasaster Mini Series

2009-07-13T11:33:00.009-04:00

A few months back I blogged about 'Parenthood', the new NBC drama based on the 1989 movie. Production had to be pushed back to start in September because of an illness Maura Tierney (Amy Lockhart, ER) is undergoing evaluation for. 'Mercy', the medical drama about first responders ,originally scheduled for a mid season premiere, is being pushed up and will begin

Big Brother 11 is Under Way - H.S Clique Theme.

2009-07-10T19:02:00.008-04:00

And so it begins! The 11th Season of Big Brother has begun.The first episode is always weird to watch because you really don't know any of the house guests and you haven't figured out who you like or don't like. You can't really tell too much from that episode. Honestly, watching it without the feeds and Showtime After Dark you really do miss a lot. Fortunately for me, my mom subscribes to the

My MJ Memorial Blog 31M People Watched.. WOW.. Robin Williams Self Destructs, Great American Road Trip Apparently Not So Great

2009-07-08T22:25:00.010-04:00

Oh have I have neglected my blog as of late. I've been a little busy. Let's face it anyways, there isn't too much to write about. Summer TV has been kind of lagging a bit.This is unbelievable, but according to Nielsen 31 M people watched the MJ Memorial. It was kind of hard to miss as it dominated just about all the major channels. What kind of amazes me more is that it was on in the middle

So Much for the Philanthropist, 'SYTYCD' to face off with 'DWTS' This Fall, Did I meet an Idol Auditioner Today?

2009-07-02T21:18:00.006-04:00

I blogged last week that the 'Philanthropist' looked to be the better of the scripted network shows out this summer. Well, so much for that. In week 1 it opened with a modest 5.7M viewers. This week it lost 1.4M viewers and 21% among adults 18-49 and it managed to retain only 47% out of the 'America's Got Talent' lead in. OUCH. Doesn't look like the 'Philanthropist' is really going to be a

'Hung' on HBO opens Big, 'Castle' Novel Coming Soon, ABC Picks Up New Series Billed as a "Greys Anatomy " only in Space

2009-07-01T10:02:00.009-04:00

Hello everyone. I'm back. I have been sick and so haven't really blogged about much of anything. On the good side, being sick gives me the excuse to just lay back and be lazy watching TV. When I could (because I do have my son to look after) I did. Two whole days of bed rest , however, has left my house a mess and my blog neglected. No worries, I'm back on track today.So, what is going on in

My Frustration with 'Eli Stone' and 'Kings' Cancellation Continues, 'Virtuality' on FOX one of Lowest Rated Premieres this Summer, 'Dexter' Teaser

2009-06-28T15:19:00.012-04:00

How frustrating it is today watching Eli Stone that I DVR'd yesterday. If any show wasn't deserving of cancellation it was most definitely Eli Stone. What is particularly frustrating is that there is so much story there that will never be told. If any of you watch the show you'll remember that in the first season Eli had a vision of him and Maggie at a rally together as a couple with their

NBC 'Philanthropist' Takes 1st Place in Time Slot , NBC & CBS Announce Their Premiere Dates. RIP McMahon, Farrah and Michael Jackson

2009-06-25T22:08:00.009-04:00

I'm off to a late blog today, as I have been so very busy. I'm even behind on my DVR watching but I'm catching up.Last night I DVR'd and then watched the Philanthropist with my hubby. I liked it.Listen, let's face it. While the networks are putting out new shows during the summer months, they are not exactly coming out with their best material. That is being reflected in the numbers we are

Jon & Kate Plus 8 Divorce is Sad, Royal Pains is #1 Watched Show Knocking Closer to #2

2009-06-23T16:02:00.006-04:00

I don't watch Jon & Kate Plus 8. I tend to spend more time on the network shows and less time further down the dial, with exception of TNT and as of late USA and of course the HBO and Showtime series. I can't really comment or blog about them individually or as a couple, as I never observed them on their TV Show. But, apparently , the American public didn't really see a problem until photos

Blogging about or Visiting Your Favorite Shows Webpage May Just Save It From Cancellation This Coming Season!

2009-06-22T13:52:00.006-04:00

The way we communicate, heck the way we do everything has so evolved in the last few years it's amazing. It's no wonder that the internet is changing TV. The industry may finally be catching up.We first noticed the internet playing a part when the writers went on strike in the 2008-2009 season. One of their bones of contention was getting more rights to the online portion of proceeds from

NBC's Kings; A Great Show People Weren't Watching

2009-06-21T11:01:00.006-04:00

Last night I was watching 'Kings', another canceled show that started showing up on my DVR. I truly enjoy the show, and as I was watching it I couldn't help think why wasn't this show a hit?If you haven't watched the series, it is about a fictitious country Gilboa who is at war with neighboring Gath. It is ruled by King Silas with his wife , his son and daughter at his side. His son, next in

MORE BREAKING GREY'S NEWS: George is Dead

2009-06-19T14:02:00.008-04:00

Yes, it was officially confirmed today by ABC. George O'Malley is dead, according to THR.com. The following is a quote from T.R Knight on his departure ;"Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' was not an easy decision for me to make," Knight said in a statement. "I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much. I continue to wish them

DVR ALERT - Eli Stone Remaining Episodes to Air Starting This Saturday

2009-06-19T11:09:00.010-04:00

As I mentioned in a previous blog a few weeks ago, ABC is going to burn off the remaining episodes of the canceled Eli Stone starting this Saturday at 10PM. They have been running the remaining episodes of Pushing Dasies in that time slot. There are only 4 episodes remaining, as it is set to end on 7/11. The remaining episodes of the canceled 'Dirty, Sexy, Money' will be taking it's place

2009-06-19T11:09:00.001-04:00

How Does the DVR Affect TV Viewing and Advertisers - I Was Always Curious

2009-06-19T09:43:00.012-04:00

Ever since I received my first DVR as a surprise gift from my husband, the way I view TV has never been the same. Thanks to the freedom the DVR offers I was able to watch more than one program in a competing time slot. Yeah, if I was really desperate and there were two good shows on at the same time I may have been inclined to record one of the programs on my VCR. But those things were so

BREAKING GREY'S NEWS: Katherine Heigl Remaining on 'Greys Anatomy'

2009-06-18T21:49:00.006-04:00

According to information on THR.com, sources have said that Katherine Heigl's contract with the show has been picked up, meaning she will be returning to the series. Of course ABC has not officially confirmed or denied that information. I'm sure they are trying really really hard to keep all that under wraps considering they pulled off one of the biggest cliffhangers in quite some time.I

CW Vampire Diaries - Preview Video, Cast Information and Some Early Reviews

2009-06-18T13:09:00.004-04:00

With all the hub bub about the Twilight Movies and the success of 'True Blood' on HBO, it's no wonder that there will be a TV series coming this Fall to a major network that has to do with Vampires. And CW is the perfect home for such a show. The same station that is home to Melrose, 90210, One Tree Hill and other heavy teen demo'd shows. From the early preview posted above, Vampires should do

'I'm A Celebrity' Is Getting Ridiculous AND Insulting Our Intelligence

2009-06-18T12:47:00.005-04:00

Last night I watched Tuesday's episode of 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here'. The show is getting absolutely more ridiculous and now I feel is insulting our intelligence.The campers were given a camcorder to do with what they want. Well, of course, having Lou Diamond Phillips and Stephen Baldwin and, well celebrities, they decided to make a little mini movie. Okay great. Cheesy slasher film

Questions for the President: Prescription for America on ABC June 24th

2009-06-17T21:03:00.008-04:00

Normally this DVR blog would not take a political turn, however, it has come to my attention that on June 24th ABC will be airing a special with President Obama entitled 'Questions for the President: Prescription for America' in which the President will take questions from audience members who have differing opinions on health care and health care reform. It will be moderated by Charles Gibson

'True Blood' Hits Record, 'I'm A Celebrity' Commentary, TNT's 'Hawthorne, '24' Adds New Cast Member , CW Premiere Dates & More

2009-06-17T14:50:00.011-04:00

I have been watching 'I'm a Celebrity' although not with any regularity. It's more like when I have nothing else to watch I'll watch it. I am interested in how it all ends, so that is what is keeping me slightly interested. The viewing public is not really having a love affair with the show either, as it is only pulling in 4.7M viewers on average (as of last showing). Not so great.While I was

New Social Experiment TV from CBS, 'The Beast' Canceled, 'Royal Pains' a rating Gem & More Fun TV News

2009-06-15T18:11:00.009-04:00

Well.. this looks very interesting. CBS is going to be airing a reality TV show tentatively titled "Block Party". Apparently, families on one block will live behind a 20 foot walls for 3 weeks and will compete for cash prizes against each other. They will not be able to have access to anything outside of those 20' walls. It's like Big Brother only it's families in their own houses cut off

Yeah Cougar Town!! ABC Preview - Courtney Cox is Back!!

2009-06-11T18:27:00.005-04:00

Today I decided to throw in yet another review of the short preview of the upcoming 'Cougar Town' coming to ABC this fall (Wednesdays at 9:30).I LOVE IT!! I've always been a fan of Courtney Cox who is playing a 40 year old divorcee pushed out into the dating world by her friends and meets a man 14 years her junior. It looks fun, feisty and gives us the Courtney Cox we've all loved from her '

Some 'Grey's' news, Wipeout , SYTYCD and More!

2009-06-11T14:25:00.008-04:00

Well, a few weeks ago I blogged about news of Brian Austin Green in talks to join the cast of 'One Tree Hill'. Turns out that the talks fell through. A deal couldn't be reached and so Green will not be joining the cast. Robert Buckley (Lipstick Jungle) will be playing that character. Maybe I should start watching that show. They have yummy eye candy on it.'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here'

'Raising the Bar' ratings down, 'Nurse Jackie' Picked up for 2nd Season & More

2009-06-10T15:28:00.010-04:00

TNT's Closer had a great opening this past Monday, according to news on THR.com. 'Raising the Bar', however, dropped 53%. Uh oh. I really do like' Raising the Bar'. Man , I wish Nielsen would come into my home.I finally caught up and watched 'Nurse Jackie 'the other day (episodes 1 and 2 on Demand). I like it, and apparently so does the rest of the country. It was Showtime's most watched

Preview for ABC's 'The Forgotten' , My Name is Earl Moving to TBS, New 24 Cast Member & More

2009-06-09T13:48:00.008-04:00

In continuing with my review of upcoming shows this fall today I looked at 'The Forgotten' that is slated for ABC Tuesdays at 10pm. The series stars Reiko Aylesworth (24), Rochelle Aytes, Michelle Borth, Anthony Carrigan, Rupert Perry-Jones, Grace Olivo and Bob Stephenson . Although, I hear from another review site that the two leads played by Reiko Aylesworth and Rupert-Perry Jones will be

SPOILER ALERT: Lost Mystery Solved..ABC Promo Video has Monaghan .. What does it mean?

2009-06-05T19:39:00.009-04:00

Spoiler alert: 'Lost' mystery solved!Shared via AddThisThe above article was taken from EW Online. I had not seen this promo video yet that the article speaks about. But , had I seen it I might have thought that indeed a 'Lost' character was returning from the dead.As it turns out, according to the piece, Monaghan is joining another hour long series on ABC this coming fall as a full time cast

The Listener, More insight into "V", New Heroes Cast Member & More

2009-06-05T14:33:00.006-04:00

There are a lot of little things to blog about today.First, let's talk about NBC's new scripted Canadian show 'The Listener' that premiered last night with two back to back episodes. If you missed it, the story is about an EMT who has a special ability to "hear" people's thoughts. He's a telepath (a form of psychic ability). He manages to hear things and know things that help people. Trick is

My 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' Blog

2009-06-04T18:27:00.007-04:00

Well, I finally got around to watching 'I'm a Celebrity Get Met Out of Here' today, the first episode at least. Reason it took awhile is because I only had it set to record in the bedroom and I don't spend much time watching TV in there. Note to self; set the DVR in the living room to record it.I was pleasantly surprised actually. I thought it would be just horrible and was only going to watch

CBS Legal Drama - The Good Wife - Looks Very DVR Worthy

2009-06-02T13:32:00.003-04:00

This season CBS is adding the legal drama The Good Wife to it's line up on Tuesday's at 10pm opposite ABC's new show The Forgotten and NBC's The Jay Leno Show. It stars Julianna Margulies (ER) , Matt Czuchry (Friday Night Lights) and Christine Baranski (Ugly Betty).Going by the preview and behind the scenes look I must say , it is looking good. First, it's great to see Julianna Margulies return

A Few TV News Tidbits - Octo-Mom gets Reality TV Deal, Kung Fu Panda Series coming and more..

2009-06-01T19:56:00.014-04:00

Hey everyone. There are a couple of tidbits of news out there that I thought I would share on my blog.The first is about the Octo-mom from Southern California who gave birth to the world's longest surviving octuplets. She just signed a deal for a reality TV show with 3Ball. They are a subsidiary of an Amsterdam-based Eyeworks International. The company has yet to sell the series to an American

DVR ALERT - Catch up on Seasons 1-3 of DEXTER so you can watch John Lithgow join the cast for Season 4

2009-05-31T16:31:00.016-04:00

'Dexter' exclusive: John Lithgow nabs killer roleShared via AddThisDexter is an excellent show on Showtime. I must admit I did not watch the first or second season. It so happened that my husband, out of boredom, was searching for something to watch and came across the first season DVD set of Dexter. So, he purchased it and watched it and told me how great it was. So, when we moved and

My Take on the Four Medical Dramas Coming This Fall and Their Preview

2009-05-31T07:50:00.012-04:00

Anyone who knows me knows what a huge fan of ER I have been over the last almost 15 years. I've faithfully watched that show from the first episode to its last. Even when the show started to decline at the end. You also know that Grey's Anatomy is probably my #1 favorite show on TV. I've always enjoyed watching medical dramas. I'm a person that likes to be moved emotionally when I watch TV and

Don't Waste Valuable DVR Space for 'Mental' on FOX

2009-05-30T12:20:00.011-04:00

I finally got around to watching Mental on my DVR. It's the new show from Fox that airs on Tuesday nights at 9pm. According to Marc Berman at PIfeedback.com, it finished third in it's hour with 5.8M viewers.From the minute it opened I felt that there was something not really authentic about it. It was as if I was watching a B movie. If you've ever watched a B movie, you KNOW it's a B movie the

From the Big Screen to the Small Screen - Chris O'Donnell Coming to CBS This Fall

2009-05-30T12:07:00.005-04:00

It used to be that small screen actors would move from TV to movies like Jennifer Aniston, Will Smith and many others, and while that trend is continuing today (think Katherine Heigl. We don't know for sure if she truly is leaving Grey's Anatomy. There are so many rumors floating around, but, she has had success at the box office) I've really noticed over the last few years that the trend is

Pushing Dasies, Eli Stone & Dirty,Sexy Money Fans --Remaining Shows to Air in the Summer

2009-05-29T16:22:00.017-04:00

Well in case you didn't already know Eli Stone, Dirt, Sexy Money and Pushing Dasies were all canceled by ABC mid season. What you may not have known is that not all the episodes of those shows have aired. Sometimes the network quietly airs the remaining shows in the summer. By quietly, I mean you really don't see any commercials for them so unless you automatically have them on your DVR to "

It's Looking Ugly for Ugly Betty, Southland and Medium - Friday Night Death Slot

2009-05-29T12:10:00.008-04:00

Friday night in the television industry is notoriously known as the Friday Night Death Slot. No joke, if you google it, it has an entry in Wikipedia.ABC, in releasing their new schedule, has moved Ugly Betty from it's 8pm time slot on Thursday to Friday at 9pm. The show, a ratings grabber in it's first few seasons, has been declining in its ratings and so ABC has decided to put it on its death

Wipeout Didn't Disappoint Last Night - Goode Family Tanked

2009-05-28T14:53:00.006-04:00

Ah.. Yes. Bring on the big red balls! Perhaps they should say bring on those hurdles. Last night made me laugh so hard I cried. There is something just so hysterical about watching adults flail about when they bounce off those balls, try to get through the new "Bridge Too Far" (the name alone makes me laugh) and that sucker punch. Last year it was the Big Red Balls that were my favorite, but

Freddie Prinze Jr. joins '24' and the Action Takes Place in NY!

2009-05-27T21:08:00.011-04:00

Two clock in at '24' Freddie Prinze Jr. joins '24'I'm a big 24 fan. The first time the series came on, I skipped it. Then, when I had been working and found myself out of a job, I went to the video store and the entire first season of 24 was for rent. So, I rented the first DVD, sat on the couch and watched it. I believe it was 3 or 4 hours and I was completely hooked. Once that DVD was

Remember When Summer TV was full of RERUNS?

2009-05-27T13:37:00.011-04:00

Do you remember when the summer meant that there was at least 3 months where there was nothing but re-runs on TV? Before the days of the DVR, it was a great chance for you to get those shows you couldn't fit into your schedule when they re-ran. (At least that's what I used to do). I remember back in 1991 when FOX put Beverly Hills 90210 on in the summer and gave us a special Summer Season. That

From Movies to TV Series - 2 Shows Slated this Fall

2009-05-26T14:03:00.016-04:00

So much to blog about my head is spinning. So, let's break it down into topics shall we.In looking at the fall line up announced by ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX there are two shows scheduled this year that are based on well loved films from the 80's .The first, Eastwick, will air on ABC on Wednesday's at 10pm. It's based on the 1987 film The Witches of Eastwick starring Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon ,

RECYCLED TV : Next up this FALL V from ABC

2009-05-25T12:50:00.003-04:00

I was extrememly excited when I happened upon information about an upcoming series this fall. Anyone remember "V" from the 80's. I do. Man did I absolutely LOVE that series. Well, ABC is resurecting it this fall. The above is the trailer preview. It really looks good. I wish I could remember the other series and exactly what happened. I wonder if they'll just come up with completely different

The TV Blog

2009-05-25T10:05:00.001-04:00

I have a love for TV. I have ever since I was a kid. I remember being an avid fan of Little House on the Prarie and if I missed an episode there was hell to pay in my house. My love for TV grew with the introduction of the DVR. My dear husband purchased the first one for me, TIVO. That was before Cable companies started coming out with their own DVR Boxes. Soon, we had two Tivo's in our