Chuck doesn't suck

Another great show this season. Typically this isn't my type of show, but after the great reviews, I had to at least TiVo it and try it out. I'm glad I did! I love it when a show can make me laugh out loud and this show did it to me quite a few times. Chuck, the cute nerd that he is, accidentally downloads all of the CIA, FBI and NSA's secrets into his brain when his Stanford college roommate, a high powered spy, sends him a riddled email. Now that the government has found out how valuable he is, and needs their full protection, they have now weaseled their way into his life. The rest of the season we'll see how this nerd gets by in the real world. He'll help the government with his knowledge while he continues his normal life with his good friend Morgan by his side. And really, he's more of a geek, not a nerd. Let's face it...no nerd can pull off the witty banter he had with Sarah on a first date like he did. He's clearly a geek...but I digress. Can't wait to see who he saves next week and what embarrassing things happen to him along the way.

Dance woman!

Dancing with the Stars kicked off last night like a firecracker! And that firecracker's name is Sabrina Bryan! I have NO clue who this chick is...but she was a dancing fool! Even though I agree with the judges, hip-hop really has no place in a Cha-cha, her spunk definitely pulled it off! You can definitely tell she is 22. Compare her craziness next to Jane Seymour's smooth and simple moves and you can tell which one is 56. Although, I must say, Jane Seymour looks ridiculously good for someone her age! Hell...I'd like to like that myself! Dayum! A slight disappointment was my girl Kelly Taylor...er...Jennie Garth. I'm of course cheering for her since I have been obsessed with 90210 since the beginning, but she should definitely stick to acting. Who knew she was that uncoordinated?! I don't really know what I was expecting, but I guess she was the #1 pick in my head. But you never know...she could really pull through and learn a lot! I definitely think she has potential...so I will keep cheering for my girl Kelly...um...Jennie! Yes...that will happen the entire season. Everyone else....eh...I have my picks and I'm stickin' to 'em!

I need a Hero!

I think Heroes is one of the most unique and ingenious shows out there these days. I mean seriously...how many crime dramas or hospital dramas to we really need??? Heroes is just brilliant! Last night was a great starter to the season. We see Suresh and Bennett teaming up, Parkman turning into a father...but not for his real child, Claire still struggling to "fit in", Nathan has fallen from his position of power while his mother and Hiro's father were "marked" by receiving a picture of themselves with the Helix written over their heads in red. We also said "bye bye" to Hiro's dad last night. Hiro changed the past without realizing it and Peter finally showed up, but not remembering who he really is. Tons and tons of questions. Exactly how a season is supposed to start! We didn't even see Nikki, D.L., Micah or Sylar...but you know Sylar is out there for sure. I'm so excited to see where this season will lead!

Teaser

I was teased. Teased that Sunday night was the real season premiere of Brothers & Sisters and Desperate Housewives. But really, it was just a re-cap of all the story lines to date. Both were well done, and I really liked the Brothers & Sisters re-cap. They had interviews with all the cast-mates and writers, so it was interesting hear their takes. Still...I was ready for the season to start! Next week is the real beginning of the season and I can't wait. It sounds like some good drama this year for both shows. Desperate Housewives has cancer, pregnant teens, conspiracy marriage and adultery. Brothers & Sisters has a brother in Iraq, a race for presidency, dealing with the death of a child and a shady bastard sister. How juicy! Can't wait for these great shows to start!

Conflict

In previewing the brand new TV schedule for next week, since that is the 1st full week of brand new TV, I noticed a conflict. It's certainly not anything I can't work through, but it still sucks. Private Practice, Gossip Girl and Bionic Woman are all on Wednesday night at 9:00pm! Now, because I have more than one TiVo (3, but who's counting), and the new TiVo HD records two channels (even HD channels) at the same time, I really don't have too much of an issue. But, the my two original TiVo's are both standard definition TiVo's, so I can't record all three shows in HD! How will I choose who will be left in the standard digital cable dust?! I think Bionic Woman is a shoe in for HD recording...the effects in just the previews look amazing! So that leaves me with a choice between Gossip Girl and Private Practice. I'm expecting a bit more sexy heat from Private Practice so that would be great in HD, but all the Bling Bling in Gossip Girl is definitely HD worthy. I just don't know! And it's just too hard to switch weeks back and forth, so there's no compromising with that. Decisions, decisions. I guess I'll just have to make a last minute decision and see what makes me the happiest! Wow...life is SO rough!

***There is a glimmer of hope though...so far they are showing repeats every Sunday night...if they continue with that it'll be HD all the way!!! Woo hoo!!!

The Official Start

For, the real official start was with The Biggest Loser. But honestly, I fast forward through that show so fast, if you blink you might miss it. So let's move on.

Gossip Girl premiered last night and it ROCKS! Now typically, I give it at LEAST two shows to give my true opinion, but this show is juicy and fabulous! It's a great cross between 90210 and The OC with a sprinkle of Cruel Intentions. Love it! It has the classic story line of best friend sleeps with best friend's boyfriend and best friend's boyfriend is still infatuated with the other best friend. There's a reason why that story line is classic. It works! Drama drama drama! Plus, adding in the fact that they are all just a bunch of spoiled bratty rich kids, it's a perfect combination for a TV hit! So tune in folks...it's a winner...mark my words! (I believe there is a repeat of the pilot on Sunday at 8:00pm if you missed it!)

All Things New

For the NEW fall season, I have purchased the NEW TiVo HD. I am once again, in heaven. Nothing can compare to TiVo, so I'm so happy to have it back. My TV watching can now resume normalcy. Of course, there's nothing normal about my TV watching habits! But that's an entirely separate issue! The only problem with this TiVo, I really need at least a 500GB hard drive. 180 hours may sound like a lot, but when you become addicted to watching everything possible in HD...that sucks up your hours fast! It will be interesting to see how I can manage my addiction this year!