RUNDOWN
- Jenny's TV News
{Howard's Got Talent, Homeland changed Brody's fate, Martha gone at Hallmark}
- This Is The Year That Was
{Boardwalk Empire, Justified, Parks & Recreation, Homeland, Game Of Thrones, Breaking Bad}
{Boardwalk Empire, Justified, Parks & Recreation, Homeland, Game Of Thrones, Breaking Bad}
- Interview with Scrubs/Cougar Town creator Bill Lawrence
- 140 Seconds with Ronnie Mund
- What's Worth Watching: January 5 - January 11
Bill Lawrence (www.twitter.com/VDOOZER)
- Thrilled that Jon once said Scrubs never jumped the shark on Howard's show
- Thinks Scrubs jumped the shark in season 6 changing for the sake of change
- Scrubs Med was meant to be a spinoff and kept the crew working
- Thinks Scrubs jumped the shark in season 6 changing for the sake of change
- Scrubs Med was meant to be a spinoff and kept the crew working
- Explained how TV works when a different network owns your show
- Acknowledges that no one in TV knows what will work
- Based Scrubs JD on his best friend from college who was a total fuck up
- The first 3 years of Scrubs were based on the real JD's life
- Feels our JD is consistent the "real" JD
- Has worked with the same cast/crew since Spin City; chemistry = comedy
- Assured us that Cougar Town will be back sooner rather than later
- Admits the title Cougar Town was a huge mistake
- Pitched the show as Courteney Cox is a cougar knowing it would sell
- Joked with writers about a Cougar Town with Courteney as the cougar
- Trying to move the needle paying for screenings with his own $$ in 30 cities
- Brings a Cougar Town writer & cast member to all screenings of this year eps
- Explained the Community bond with the dark tortured Dan Harmon
- Wishes he could write one of those insanely popular comedies
- Not a fan of Two and a Half Men but is envious of its success
- Explained how there's no laugh track on The Big Bang Theory
- Didn't expect to like Game Of Thrones but is all in like a Harry Potter fan
- Hopes to get wealthy enough to have its own baby dragon
- Insists we beat up people who say they don't watch TV
- Feels our JD is consistent the "real" JD
- Has worked with the same cast/crew since Spin City; chemistry = comedy
- Assured us that Cougar Town will be back sooner rather than later
- Admits the title Cougar Town was a huge mistake
- Pitched the show as Courteney Cox is a cougar knowing it would sell
- Joked with writers about a Cougar Town with Courteney as the cougar
- Trying to move the needle paying for screenings with his own $$ in 30 cities
- Brings a Cougar Town writer & cast member to all screenings of this year eps
- Explained the Community bond with the dark tortured Dan Harmon
- Wishes he could write one of those insanely popular comedies
- Not a fan of Two and a Half Men but is envious of its success
- Explained how there's no laugh track on The Big Bang Theory
- Didn't expect to like Game Of Thrones but is all in like a Harry Potter fan
- Hopes to get wealthy enough to have its own baby dragon
- Insists we beat up people who say they don't watch TV
Ronnie Mund (www.twitter.com/rmlimodriver69)
- Once again upset with Jon not taking his phone call earlier
- Favorite shows in 2011 were Sons, Gossip Girl, Greys Anatomy & Homeland
- Took it all back and said NCIS: LA was his favorite show
- Taylor Dayne on Homeland his second favorite actress to Katey Sagal
- Excited that Justified is returning in January 2012
- Excited that Justified is returning in January 2012
JD Harmeyer (www.twitter.com/jdharm)
- Rewinds Homeland to see Claire Danes sex faces
- Added Strike Back to his Best of 2011 because of its action and boobs
- Wonders if Ronnie's picks were affected by his on set visits
- Added Strike Back to his Best of 2011 because of its action and boobs
- Wonders if Ronnie's picks were affected by his on set visits
Steve Brandano (www.twitter.com/siriusstevieb)
- Appreciated Drogo's Dathraki speech in This Is The Year That Was
- Reminded Bill Lawrence he told David Arquette about that Cougar Town title
Jenny Hutt (www.twitter.com/jenniferhutt)
- Pointed out that Ricky Gervais is hosting the Golden Globes
- Pointed out that Ricky Gervais is hosting the Golden Globes
- Reported Martha Stewart is off the Hallmark Channel
- Starts her new show Just Jenny Monday on Stars at 1pm
- Starts her new show Just Jenny Monday on Stars at 1pm
Jon Hein (www.twitter.com/jonmhein)
- Gave his top six shows of 2011 in This Is The Year That Was (the rest are on www.jonhein.com)
- Hopes Breaking Bad doesn't go on for too long and jumps the you know what
- Isn't buying the season ending Dexter plot twist with Deb and Dex
- Refuses to watch any show with wives in the title (other than The Good Wife)
- Hopes Breaking Bad doesn't go on for too long and jumps the you know what
- Isn't buying the season ending Dexter plot twist with Deb and Dex
- Refuses to watch any show with wives in the title (other than The Good Wife)
- Loves the tough choices that Game of Thrones & Boardwalk Empire made
What's Worth Watching
January 5 – January 11
January 5 – January 11
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
8p Wipeout (ABC) {5th season premiere}
Vampire Diaries (CW)
9p Grey's Anatomy (ABC) (Ronnie's pick)
The Secret Circle (CW)
10p 24/7 Flyers Rangers (HBO) {season finale} (Jon's pick)
Jersey Shore (MTV) {5th season premiere} (Jenny's pick)
Beyond Scared Straight (A&E) (JD's pick)
Beyond Scared Straight (A&E) (JD's pick)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
8p Chuck (NBC)
A Gifted Man (CBS) (Jenny's pick)
Cotton Bowl: Arkansas vs Kansas State (FOX)
9p CSI: NY (CBS)
Supernatural (CW)
10p Blue Bloods (CBS) (Ronnie's pick)
Portlandia/Todd Margaret (IFC) {2nd season premiere} (Steve's, Jon's & JD's pick)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
8p NFL Playoffs: Lions vs Saints (NBC)
Cops (FOX) (JD's & Ronnie's pick)
9p Republican New Hampshire Presidential Debate (ABC)
Cops (FOX) (JD's & Ronnie's pick)
9p Republican New Hampshire Presidential Debate (ABC)
Behind The Music: Weird Al Yankovic (VH1Classic) (Jon's pick)
1130p Saturday Night Live (NBC) Charles Barkley/Kelly Clarkson (Jenny's pick)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
8p 60 Minutes (CBS)
Once Upon A Time (ABC) (Ronnie's pick)
The Simpsons (FOX)
9p Family Guy (FOX)
The Good Wife (CBS) (Jenny's pick)
The Firm (NBC) {pilot}
Shameless (SHO) {2nd season premiere}
Downton Abbey (PBS) {2nd season premiere} (JD's pick)
10p Hell On Wheels (AMC)
House Of Lies (SHO) {pilot} (Jon's pick)
1030p Californication (SHO) {5th season premiere}
MONDAY, JANUARY 9
8p BCS National Championship: Alabama vs LSU (ESPN) (Jon's pick)
The Bachelor (ABC) (Jenny's pick)
Pretty Little Liars (ABC FAMILY)
9p Fear Factor (NBC)
Hoarders (A&E)
10p Castle (ABC)
Intervention (A&E) (JD's pick)
Hawaii Five-O (CBS) (Ronnie's pick)
Intervention (A&E) (JD's pick)
Hawaii Five-O (CBS) (Ronnie's pick)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10
8p The Biggest Loser (NBC) (Jenny's pick)
NCIS (CBS)
Switched At Birth (ABC FAMILY)
9p NCIS: LA (CBS) (Ronnie's pick)
10p Parenthood (NBC)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
8p The Middle (ABC)
One Tree Hill (CW)
830p Are You There Chelsea (NBC) {pilot}
Suburgatory (ABC) (Jenny's & Ronnie's pick)
9p Modern Family (ABC)
People's Choice Awards (CBS)
Inside The NFL (SHO)
I'm A Chubby Chaser (MTV) (JD's pick)
10p Revenge (ABC)
State of Play (BBCA) {season finale} (Jon's pick)
