Here Comes the Geekin'

Goodness, over the past few days I have been reading of the most exciting news about my favorite television shows. It's a little pathetic how excited I am, but then again, I'm a television major at a communications school... what's your excuse?

First: I've been reading a little about the Grey's Anatomy "What If... ?" episode, and honestly, it looks like it's going to be absolutely hilarious. Allegedly, in this alternate reality, Meredith's mom does not have alzheimer's, which seems to be the catalyst towards what ends up being an extremely fucked up world... at least for the world we've come to know and love on Grey's.

From this, Meredith is that happy and shiny person she's always seems to talk about, and winds up getting married to a dorky Carev. She's not best friends with Cristina... because Cristina's still a cold hearted machine, of course. Plus, Derek and Addison are still together (gotta love the Kate Walsh appearances... jeez pick a show, woman!) and, while looking at the stills from the episode... is that... PERCY?!!? AAAHHHH. BACK FROM THE DEAD.

Ultimately, I'm really wondering how this episode is going to turn out. If we can all remember the last time Grey's tried something pretty drastic... I had to hear Snow Patrol for the 5,000th time on television. Let's hope this turns out mildly entertaining, I'll be patiently waiting for Feb. 2nd.

Second: I'm pretty much freaking out over what I've been hearing are future Parks and Rec guest appearances and how they'll play into the show. Today I just read that Sean Hayes and Paul Rudd will be making their grand debut on the show playing some sort of part in the election process, which has so far been going swimmingly (not), so I'm sure these two fine gentlemen will only be positive reinforcement to the situation (cyberspace sarcasm).

Plus, according to the wikipedia page, I'm still waiting for what will be an incredible return from Louis CK as well as Paul Schneider coming back (GEEK) as Mark Brendanawicz! I swear if Ann goes ANYWHERE near him... ugh. So not deserving. This will be a fabulous spring season.

Finally: As a Valentines Day gift to me, since I knew we were always lovers, ABC will be giving me COUGARTOWN, BABY!

Sorry. Excitement. For some weird reason, the show Work It didn't seem to... umm, work out? Boom. And ABC officially announced today that Cougartown will replace the short lived sitcom starting February 14th at 8:30. I can not wait, mostly because I will be pouring myself the biggest glass of wine in order to celebrate with my fellow T.V. alcoholics int his amazing reunion. Now, if only I can get a hold of NBC for a St. Patrick's Day gift (coughCOMMUNITYcough).

Nothing gets me more excited than guest stars, triumphant returns and exciting twists. Man, it feels good to love television... even if my couch is starting to have that weird butt imprint. Awkward.

Community?! But... why?!

Yes, it's one of those awful instances in television where an amazing show just suddenly... disappears. I'm still recovering over the loss of Arrested Development. Plus, discovering that after I watched two seasons of Party Down that in fact the party was over was pretty devastating.

Why does TV do this to us? Obviously, we all know the reason deep in our hearts. Money, ratings, ultimately glory, it all plays in the cards. But Community is good, I mean, really good. I thought it was growing a following? What happened?

I always think about what might play into great shows like this doing poorly in the ratings. I'm pretty sure at this point in the revolutionized world in which we watch TV, TiVo and Hulu aren't factored in to the overall total of who's watching. It sucks, but, what do they expect us to do? Leave our TVs on while we socialize on a Thursday night? Why must I pretend to have a household pet in which I rationalize my neglect for leaving it alone for my favorite show to stay on the air?

Bottom line, I am in no mood to sit around for three years to see the show again. What I mean is, I first have to wait for the show to finally go off the air, hear everyone bitch about how upset they are about it, wait around for a film company to pick up the script, wait for everyone to figure out a contract (I'm looking at you, Chevy), then finally shoot the movie. Dammit, I won't stand for it.

C'mon now. This show is brilliantly written, culturally relevant, and has amazing characters. It is different than any show out there today, and if no one is watching it... it's because everyone is stupid. YEAH THAT'S RIGHT, I SAID IT.

Don't be one of "those people" who "discovers" a great show right after it gets canceled. Watch it now, love it now.

So, do me a fave-sies (favor, for all you lame folk), and go to :

www.save-community.com ... and help a brotha' out.

#anniesmove

I'm addicted

OK. so maybe I'm just being grumpy because I am still procrastinating on the eight page paper now due TOMORROW (GAH). But I am in TERRIBLE mood because this week from hell, aka midterms up my anus, is causing me to miss all of my shows. I guess I should outline my tv schedule just to show how much of an addict I am:

Sunday: American Dad, Family Guy
Monday: 24
Tuesday: Lost
Wednesday: Cougartown
Thursday: The Office, maybe 30 rock or Community
Friday-Saturday: reflection period

On the count of my busy paper-writing, project dispensing schedule, I have already missed 24 and will presumably miss Lost, which if of course unacceptable since Lost and supposedly 24 are in their last seasons.
Yes, there is the magic of Hulu, but its not the same. I love feeling that sense of community when you are watching the final moments of a fresh, unopened package of your favorite show. When you miss it, its like everyone knows a secret you don't. Plus, as much as we love the convenience of watching our favorite shows online, lets ask the serious question: is the small computer screen at ALL comparable to a beautiful surround-sound HD quality of the newest television sets? NOT. THE. SAME.
It also sucks because since I have this crazy jammed packed schedule, it has now been over 24 hours since... 24 premiered.
HAVENT' WATCHED IT
If you a fan, keep your filthy secret-spilling, surprise-killing mouth away from me. Let me watch my beautiful Jack Bauer in peace.
AND WHATEVER YOU DO: NO, I DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS ON LOST.
duh.
immagonnagowritemypapernow :-D