The Emmys!!

Here it is, my reaction to the Emmys last night. As you know, if you read my initial blog post when the nominations came out, I heart the Emmys. I arrived home in time to see some of the Red Carpet, but definitely not all of it. I do have it DVR-ed so I may check it out but I did manage to see most of the glitz and glamor throughout the show. Some of you might be surprised, I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the fashion. Though the more I'm poking around the red carpet pics on the internet, the more fabulous dresses I'm finding that I didn't catch last night.  In fact, I probably could have dedicated a separate blog just to the dresses, but I haven't. So here goes...

The first person I see as I start watching the DVR is Jane lynch in maroon David Meister...looking a little pregnant. Hmm. She says there will be four outfits tonight. I hope the next ones are better than this one!

Paula Abdul's dress..is it on sideways? It's pretty but it seems as though she didn't straighten it out! Almost like it's supposed to be a sweetheart top but is completely misplaced!

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Christina Hendricks, you are a beautiful, curvy woman. We get it. You have big boobs. They come up to your shoulders (better than down to your knees, no?). But every red carpet? You have to hoist them up there EVERY red carpet? Maybe try something different next time. Surprise us.  However, you do look absolutely stunning. That dress is gorgeous.

Minka Kelly is supposedly Esquire's sexiest woman alive right? Why did she choose a dowdy dress? I can sort of see the appeal of it, it's clearly a beautiful Dior dress. But it does NOTHING for her.

I'm a fan of Julianna Margulies but I do not love her dress. At all. It's Armani Prive, as are a lot of dresses on the red carpet tonight. I like the bottom. Not the top. It looks robot like. And NOT a fan of the hair. At all. I know she's got bangs for the new season, but this hairdo isn't my favorite for her.

I'm seeing a lot of red. Which I love. Lea Michele's dress is gorgeous. Minus the shoulders. I get that it's a look. It's just not one I wholeheartedly like. Big shoulders just doesn't do it for me. But the back of that dress is fabulous.

                      

At this time, I have to switch over to the actual Emmys and will have to comment on clothes throughout the evening...it's 8:00 people...time for the show!!

Opening video—fabulous! I love seeing the stars all come together to make funny! And the Friday Night light boys were adorable! Landry, Saracen and Vince! Aw...I really miss that show.

I know Jane Lynch was lip synching, but it sounded like her, right? Pre-recorded, or sung by someone who sounds like her? If it's her--impressive (though probably auto-tuned to heck!). As much of an anti-Mad Men person as I am, I thoroughly enjoyed their cameo in the opening number!

Okay, she explained the singing people, right? I must have been looking away or something. Why? I'm not impressed with these people...who is Cobie Smulders??  Andy why is Wilmer Valderrama in this singing group?

Oustanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Will it go to Jane???  NO!! Julie Bowen! I'm thrilled! Though I do think Sofia Vergara could just have easily gotten it. WOW boobalicious Julie! Hmm...and Madonna Arms. Josh says "too much boobie, too big biceps." I'm really not loving that dress. Julie is not very curvy and that dress makes her look even more shapeless. But gorgeous hair and make-up!

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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Will Ed O'Neil be redeemed??  Nope again. Ty Burrell wins! He's great, but Eric Stonestreet was my pick. Go "Modern Family"!!

"Modern Family" has won 4 of 4 of the first awards! (Clearly I'm not commenting on every single award given. Just those I'm interested in!) Will it be a sweep? Will it win Best Comedy?




Charlie Sheen seems to be making a comeback, huh? What was that major breakdown? Went off his meds? Mid-life crisis?  He's really been taking the high road the last week. "The Today Show", Leno, the Emmys. He's definitely putting his tail between his legs and even wished his former show well, if not a little creepily (is that a word?). He managed to include some self-depricating humor by pointing out that this is his "old category." It'll be interesting to see what he does next in Hollywood. He clearly realizes he messed up royally.

Lead actor Comedy Series:  Will they give it to the sentimental favorite Steve Carell? Nope. Jim Parsons...I still have never seen an episode of The Big Bang Theory. He looks a little like an elf, no? Blah. Boring in my opinion. And as he walks off stage he looks like he's scared sh-tless of Charlie Sheen! hahaa

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Oooh...Sofia Vergara looks AMAZING! Except for matching the lips to the dress. Not sure I love that. But I LOVE her dress. It's perfect for her, although anything would look great on her.










Oh, I see. Amy Poehler is trying to be funny. This is the Outsanding Actress in a COMEDY Series.  Or apparently she's just starting a trend of jumping up to the stage as if it were a pageant! Face fanning and all. Even Edie and Laura are getting in on the fun. Cute mini-dress Laura! I wasn't so sure about her attire until I realized it was a mini. Nice choice. Eric Stonestreet looks a bit perplexed at what is going on. haha The ladies, all together on stage, look amazing. Pretty colors! I have to say that Martha Plimpton looks stunning. That sparkly dress is right up my alley!

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WHAT?  I literally just yelled out loud! Melissa McCarthy—this is your year! I said it in my predictions. hahah, They are even giving her the crown and roses. This is great. Love the funny ladies!

I'm also loving these sketches. The Office based one is highly entertaining.  The singing intros? Not as entertaining. Still not getting it.

Oustanding Reality Competition: "The Amazing Race." Eh. I was hoping for "So You Think You Can Dance" (like that was ever gonna win) or Top Chef. Oh well. I'm not overly invested in this category, anyway.

SNL Medley—Priceless. Epic. I don't really watch SNL anymore but I have seen some of the music videos they're reprising. This is hysterical. If you didn't watch the Emmys, look up this performance!

Oooh...big stuff coming up! Drama categories!

Well, "Friday Night Lights" won SOMETHING—Best Writing for a Drama Series! Oh, the theme song gives me chills and makes me want to cry!  Good thoughts for FNL to win more awards!  Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose!!!

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Still haven't seen an episode of —oops...she can't get up the stairs!—"Justified."  Margo Martindale wins. She looks so familiar.  Ah...quick check on IMDB reminds me she was on "Dexter," among other things. She's so happy. The kind of happy that makes me happy for her. Good for you, Margo!

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: huh. Peter Dinklage. "Game of Thrones." Another show I haven't seen. I was definitely hoping for Alan Cumming. Not that it matters, but I heard recently that he's a total nut. I just like his Scottish accent. That and he's a good actor. Hmm. I've never heard anyone thank their dog sitter before. Cute, Dinklage.

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Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Julianna Margulies! I love "The Good Wife!" But I really really wanted Connie Britton to win. Oh well. Did you notice, though, when Julianna turned around to kiss someone, the dress looks like it's plastic or something! Doesn't look very comfortable! Also, I haven't mentioned it yet, but I love the little commentaries as the winners walk up to the stage. We now know Julianna's favorite favorite episode of "I Love Lucy." Awesome.  They did this last year, too, and I remember hearing something about meatballs when Edie Falco was walking up to the stage.

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Go "Dexter!"  oops. Kyle Chandler! Oh, and Hugh Laurie! Holy moly it's all my favorites...who will win??   KYLE CHANDLER KYLE CHANDLER KYLE CHANDLER!!!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY! (sorry Michael C. Hall)

Oh, side note...now I can really see Minka Kelly's dress...LOVE.  I take back what I said before.  And so nice that she can present Kyle Chandler with the award, since she was on the show, herself.

Aw...it looked like he was trying to say more after they turned off the mic...maybe a Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose for old time sake??

So are these singers here because Jane Lynch is on "Glee" and they're supposed to be the glee club? Am I really only registering this now? Whoops.

I haven't seen a single movie or mini-series, so it may be time to tune out and unload the dishwasher.

I don't know any of these movies but I just saw Maggie Smith as a nominee...go Professor McGonagall! HAHAH She won! But she's not there. Sad.

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How are we feeling about Amy's Poehler's dress? Eh. Different. Not loving it. Maybe if her hair was done better. You know who else's hair needed help? Padma Lakshmi. Very uncharacteristic of her to have messy, wiry looking hair.

I always get chills at the In Memoriam video. There are always a few people who I either didn't know had passed or had slipped my mind. And this year is no different, especially with the musical accompaniment they chose. It just strikes a chord. Good job Canadian Tenors.  I know some people feel "Hallelujah" is overplayed. And maybe it is, but it still has that emotional impact that'll get you every time.

Again, I didn't see "Mildred Pierce," but I love how, whenever Kate Winslet wins anything, she is so genuinely happy. That is clearly someone who loves what she does and doesn't expect anything from it.

Outstanding Drama Series: EEEK....this is a big one!!! I'm nervous!  Blech. Stupid "Mad Men." Fourth year in a row. Should have been "Friday Night Lights" or "Dexter." Seriously.  What a disappointment. For me. I suppose I didn't give "Mad Men" a real shot. I watched maybe 4 episodes then never again because it just didn't catch me. But then again, I didn't love "Dexter" til after 3 or 4 episodes. Hmm.

Whoa...Jane's final dress...show some skin girl! I'm loving how feminine she's been looking tonight! So sparkly and SO the opposite of her TV alter-ego!

Outstanding Comedy Series: better not be Glee! haha. It just wasn't so great this season. Go "Modern....Woohoo!!! "Modern Family!"

My friend, Tricia, alerted me early on in the broadcast that there was the sound of a phone that just kept going. I didn't hear it until much later, and now I'm still hearing it. It sounds like a phone on redial. Over and over. Anyone else notice? Something in the sound department clearly has gone wrong, right?  What the heck is that??

All in all, a pretty good night at the Emmys! Though not too many major surprises...except for KYLE CHANLDER!! Did I say that I was excited about that? No? Well I am!  It was a repeat of last year for the top awards so nothing new there. And I would have liked to see more of my favorites get statues. Alas, I will keep rooting for the underdogs and hope for a show that can beat Mad Men!

What did you think of the night? Was Jane Lynch the right choice? Did your favorites win? Who looked best? Worst?

The Emmys...or the Superbowl of TV!!

I'm sitting here watching the Emmys and recording all my thoughts and reactions. Please check back tomorrow morning for results, fashion reviews, personal reactions, excitement and disappointment—as it happened.

But just to start...the singing intros from the most random mishmash of actors is not really doing it for me. Agree? Disagree?

It's A Series!! Up All Night

I'm SUPER excited for this show and am previewing it just in the nick of time!

I was never a big fan of "Married, With Children," though I did watch it on occasion. I liked Christina Applegate's character, and have liked pretty much every character she's played since (well, the ones I've seen).  She's a great comedienne and has impeccable timing. She shined as Rachel's sister on "Friends," and as the titular character of "Samantha Who?" I was disappointed to see that show canceled. And who can forget her fabulous movie montage (among other, ahem, glory-ous moments) with Cameron Diaz in "The Sweetest Thing"? She has proven she can do all kinds of humor, and next up is parent humor. I can't wait!

Christina's not the only funny lady in this show. Maya Rudolf joins her former "SNL" castmates Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in the world of small-screen comedy. I think anyone will agree that she can play a range of characters, both comic and dramatic, and nails them. I like her best when her humor is backhanded, understated and smart. From the previews it seems like her humor on the show will be a bit more hit-you-over-the-head but I'm okay with that, too.  She's playing a talk show host who seems oblivious of the fact that her best friend just had a baby. I'm predicting lots of laughs.

I have never seen an episode of "Arrested Development." I'm sorry. I know Will Arnett has a huge following because of that show, but I'm not one of that number. I'm also not NOT a fan. I'm neutral. I tried watching an episode of "Running Wilde" last year and didn't love it enough to watch again (despite wanting to see Keri Russell back on TV again, I just didn't get into it). For me, he's an add-on to this show. Completely necessary, and I couldn't tell you who might be better at his role, but I'm not over the moon for him. Let's call it comfortably optimistic with his role as the stay-at-home dad.

If you've seen a preview, you know what this show is about. Reagan and Chris (Christina and Will) are new parents who thought they were ready for a baby in their life and quickly find out they are not. Hilarity will ensue. There's a lot of baby humor out there and I'm confident this show cashes in on it without going too far. One of my favorite moments of the trailer is when Reagan and Chris are fighting over who got less sleep the night before and Chris goes "Wanna do it real quick?" Now that's as close to reality as it gets, right ladies?? I'm wondering how many couples out there who are planning to have a baby in the near future are going to reconsider after seeing this show?

I'll be back soon to report on whether "Up All Night" is as good as I think it's going to be.

"Up All Night" premieres tonight, September 14, at 10:00 PM on NBC. It will switch to it's regular time slot on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM the following week.

Premiere Dates

Seeing as I totally missed that last night was the season premiere of "Parenthood" (though my DVR may have recorded it--I'll have to check), I thought maybe some of you might be wondering when all your favorite shows are coming back into your life. The following list has been cut and pasted from E! Online.

Tuesday, Sept. 6
Sons of Anarchy (FX) 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13
90210 (CW) 8 p.m.
Ringer (CW, series premiere) 9 p.m.
Parenthood (NBC) 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14
Survivor: South Pacific (CBS) 8 p.m.
H8R (CW, series premiere) 8 p.m.
America's Next Top Model (CW) 9 p.m.
Up All Night (NBC, series premiere) 10 p.m.
Free Agents (NBC, series premiere) 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15
The Vampire Diaries (CW) 8 p.m.
The Secret Circle (CW, series premiere) 9 p.m.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX) 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) 8 p.m.
Dancing With the Stars (ABC) 8 p.m.
The Sing-Off (NBC) 8 p.m.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) 8:30 p.m.
Two and a Half Men (CBS) 9:00 p.m.
2 Broke Girls (CBS, series premiere)  9:30 p.m
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) 10 p.m.
Castle (ABC) 10 p.m.
The Playboy Club (NBC, series premiere) 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20
Glee (Fox) 8 p.m.
NCIS (CBS) 8 p.m.
The Biggest Loser (ABC) 8 p.m.
New Girl (Fox, series premiere) 9 p.m.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) 9 p.m.
Dancing with the Stars Results Show (ABC) 9 p.m.
Raising Hope (Fox) 9:30 p.m.
Body of Proof (ABC) 10 p.m.
Unforgettable (CBS, series premiere) 10 p.m. 

Wednesday, Sept. 21
The Middle (ABC) 8 p.m.
The X-Factor (Fox, series premiere) 8 p.m.
Criminal Minds (CBS) 9 p.m.
Modern Family (ABC) 9 p.m.
Harry's Law (NBC) 9 p.m.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS) 10 p.m.
Revenge (ABC, series premiere) 10 p.m.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC) 10 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8 p.m.
Community (NBC) 8 p.m.
Charlie's Angels (ABC) 8 p.m.
The X Factor (Fox, series premiere) 8 p.m.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation (NBC) 8:30 p.m.
The Office (NBC) 9 p.m.
Person of Interest (CBS, series premiere) 9 p.m.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9 p.m.
Whitney (NBC, series premiere) 9:30 p.m.
The Mentalist (CBS) 10 p.m.
Prime Suspect (NBC, series premiere) 10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23
A Gifted Man (CBS, series premiere) 8 p.m.
Kitchen Nightmares (Fox) 8 p.m.
Nikita (CW) 8 p.m.
CSI: New York (CBS) 9 p.m.
Fringe (Fox) 9 p.m.
Supernatural (CW) 9 p.m.
Blue Bloods (CBS) 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24
Rules of Engagement (CBS) 8 p.m.
48 Hours Mystery (CBS) 10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 25
60 Minutes (CBS) 7 p.m.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC) 7 p.m.
The Simpsons (Fox) 8 p.m.
The Amazing Race (CBS) 8 p.m.
The Cleveland Show (Fox) 8:30 p.m.
Family Guy (Fox) 9 p.m.
The Good Wife (CBS) 9 p.m.
Desperate Housewives (ABC) 9 p.m.
Boardwalk Empire (HBO) 9 p.m.
American Dad (Fox) 9:30 p.m.
CSI: Miami (CBS) 10 p.m.
Pan Am (ABC, series premiere) 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26
Terra Nova (Fox, series premiere) 8 p.m.
Gossip Girl (CW) 8 p.m.
Hart of Dixie (CW, series premiere) 9 p.m.
Mike & Molly (CBS) 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28
Suburgatory (ABC, series premiere) 8:30 p.m.
Happy Endings (ABC) 9 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29
How to Be a Gentleman (CBS, series premiere) 8:30 p.m.
Private Practice (ABC) 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 2
Dexter (Showtime) 9 p.m.
Hung (HBO) 10 p.m.
How to Make it in America (HBO) 10:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3
House (Fox) 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5
American Horror Story (FX, series premiere) 10 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6
The League (FX) 10:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 10
Bored to Death (HBO) 9 p.m.
Enlightened (HBO, series premiere) 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11
Last Man Standing (ABC, series premiere) 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18
Man Up!  (ABC, series premiere) 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21
Chuck (NBC) 8 p.m.
Grimm (NBC, series premiere) 9:30 p.m.
Dateline NBC (NBC) 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 23
Once Upon a Time (ABC, series premiere) 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30
Allen Gregory (Fox, series premiere) 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov.3
Bones (Fox) 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 23
I Hate My Teenage Daughter (Fox, series premiere) 9:30 p.m.

It's a Series!! Revenge

So with this preview I actually have something besides commercials and reviews to go off of. I discovered that I could download on my iPad the pilot script for "Revenge." And upon finishing said pilot, there was a code for me to use to screen the first episode online! One of my favorite things about working at Showtime is that I get to read scripts, watch the final product, and see how things change in between! This was no different. There were many many changes--names, flashback scenes, plot points, some of which I agreed with and some for which I wish I could have had some input! In any case, here are my thoughts on "Revenge."

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Very first impression: "This is not a story about forgiveness" is a line on page 2 of the script, and it is used in the premiere episode. Well, duh. The title is "Revenge." Moving on.

Emily Van Camp ("Everwood," "Brothers and Sisters") is Emily Thorne, formerly Amanda Clark, who spends her summer exacting revenge on those who betrayed her father. In all the commercials for this show, it's impossible to figure out whether her father is dead or in jail, or anything surrounding what happened. The pilot explains it all. If we are to believe that he was, in fact, innocent (which we are expected to), it is explained via flashback that he was convicted of channeling money to a terrorist group that took down an commercial flight in 1995. In the script, he is given the death sentence. Not so in the episode. But he's dead anyway, which is how Emily has come into massive amounts of money (and can pay for a Hamptons summer rental and buy a $10K ticket to a society gala her first day there). If I try to explain everything, you won't want to watch. So some of the connections I'll leave you to find out for yourself. And this show if FULL of twisty turny connections. But to say the least, Emily's father was betrayed by a ring of his co-workers, friends and lovers. And they're all still friends...for now.

I will say that there are some overly dramatic and poorly acted moments in this show, maybe to be smoothed out as it gains momentum. It also has the potential to get boring. Watching Emily circling this intertwined group of Hamptonites and "eliminating" them one by one could get old. (Isn't anyone else tired of watching Blair, Serena and Chuck try to out-do one another? I'm hoping this show doesn't mirror the "Gossip Girl" shenanigans) But in an interview with Van Camp, she promises that not every episode will follow that pattern. It is also a show about emotions and romance and summer in the Hamptons. Lots to work with there.

As I mentioned, some of the acting is slightly less than stellar. I'm not sure I bought into the evilness of Victoria Grayson (Madeline Stowe) and they may have played off of her more vulnerable moments in the premiere episode, making her seem almost sympathetic. There's also a scene with Emily and Nolan (a Mark Zuckerberg-type played by Gabriel Mann) that could've used a re-shoot.  Not to mention--ABC, why do you continue to use horrendous wigs on these actresses??? You couldn't spring for a decent blond wig for Claire on "Lost," and then you put Emily in a ridiculous black wig (to show how badass she was??) in this show. Shell out a few more bucks for something realistic. Or stop using wigs. Thanks.

I've been an Emily Van Camp fan since "Everwood" so I was excited to see that she landed a lead role on a major network show. I'm also intrigued to see how she handles not being the girl next door type, though technically she IS the girl next door in this show...just a twisted girl. After watching the premiere episode, I'll be giving this show a shot. I'm digging the hows and whens of Emily's plan to avenge her father. The first episode sets up the season so you know certain elements, are left guessing at others, and definitely wanting to know more.

Revenge premieres on ABC on Wednesday, September 21, at 10:00 PM

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It's just under a year away from our wedding, so Josh and I created a lovely webpage for you to look at. It's still under construction, so check back for updates, changes, etc. Enjoy!

Josh and Stephanie are getting married!

It's A Series!! Happily ever after???

Why the obsession this year with fairy tales? There are two shows coming out two days apart from one another (and two Snow White movies coming out as well).  If I'm being honest, I'm actually pretty interested in both of them, for varying reasons. First up, "Grimm."

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Part crime drama, part sci-fi horror show, "Grimm" stars one of the more successful reality-star-turned-real-actor stories. David Guintoli, from "Road Rules: South Pacific," has made the transition from reality to drama series via many small parts in a lot of different shows ("Grey's Anatomy," "Nip/Tuck,' etc). Now he plays Nick Burckhardt, one of the last Grimms (very creative the way they named this show, eh?). What or who are the Grimms, you ask? Nick asks this, too. Turns out that the Grimms are supernatural hunters (also descended from the Brothers Grimm) who are charged with the task of taking out the baddies from this world. Grimms have the ability to see what other people can't, like when someone's face contorts itself into a demon. That's how he knows who to kill. Good thing Nick is a cop, because he's got the whole detective thing under his belt already. He now just has to contend with seeing really freaky things happen that noone else can see.  And would you believe that his cases will now resemble your favorite childhood fairy tales?  Just a lot creepier.

Nick has a little help, though, in Big-Bad-Wolf-turned-good-guy Monroe, played by Silas Weir Mitchell ("Prison Break," "My Name is Earl"). You can see from the previews that he is clearly the comic relief of this show.


On the NBC website, the trailer is called Once Upon a Crime. A possible elbow in the side of ABC's show "Once Upon a Time?"  See the "Grimm" trailer here.

If you were a "Buffy" or "Angel" fan, you will be able to see those influences come through. Co-Creator of "Grimm," David Greenwalt, was a key player on both earlier shows. I, oddly enough, enjoyed both shows (though I was a late-starter for both and stopped watching "Buffy" once she died and came back to life) and will be watching "Grimm" to see whether it's worth putting on my permanent list. Unfortunately, it goes up against "Fringe," another supernatural sci-fi drama. Oh, DVR, you are my savior! 

"Grimm" premieres on NBC Friday, October 21, at 9:00 PM



ABC's fairy tale show, "Once Upon A Time" confuses me a little bit. But because it comes from Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz of "Lost," this shouldn't surprise me. It appears to be much more fairy tale-like than "Grimm" in that we actually get to see images we're familiar with: a gorgeous Snow White being awoken with a kiss by her Prince Charming, an evil Queen, etc. But it will float back and forth between present day and the stuck-in-time Fairy Tale world.  Will the sound of an airplane signal the transition between the two worlds? I doubt it. Maybe the slashing sound of a sword.

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Jennifer Morrison ("House") plays Emma Swan, a bail bonds collector, who is approached one day by the son she gave up ten years earlier, Henry. He carries with him a book of fairy tales which claims that Snow White and Prince Charming sent away their daughter to escape the curse of the Evil Queen. This curse supposedly trapped the fairy tale world in time.  Henry claims that Emma is the long lost daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming and that she is the only one who can save the fairy tales' happy endings. Hmm...

Emma takes Henry back to his home in Storybrook, Maine, and decides to stay a while. She meets Henry's teacher, Mary Margaret/Snow White, played by Ginnifer Goodwin ("Big Love," "Something Borrowed"), who gave him the book of fairy tales. She also meets Henry's mother, Regina/Evil Queen, played by Lana Parrilla ("24"), who also happens to be the mayor of Storybrook.  Other characters you'll be familiar with: Rumplestiltskin, Jiminy Cricket, even Grumpy and Sleepy!

But again, this show confuses me. How is Emma supposed to save all the happy endings?  How do these two worlds interact with one another? How did the Queen trap the fairy tales AND give them amnesia? How do I get that wedding dress Snow White is wearing? Oh wait, I already have a wedding dress. Silly me!  How did 10-year old Henry figure everything out? Is this feeling "Lost" enough for you?

Lana Parrilla summed it up this way: "you know the stories, but you don't know this story." Good enough for me!  See the trailer here.

"Once Upon A Time" premieres on ABC Sunday, October 23, at 8:00 PM