Luv TV
Most of the big shows still haven’t started up yet, but there’s quite a bit of entertainment to be had on the ol’ idiot box.
America’s Next Top Model is off to a good start. This next week will have the always-awesome makeover episode. Unfortunately, the girl with the worst hair already went home. Last week they eliminated the girl who looks like a drugged-out guy — she was up against the transgendered girl, who (of course) is still in the competition (she makes for great TV). Right now, I’m putting my money on Frenchy McHomeschool and the Seattlesbian, although in this show, my early favorites rarely make it to the end.
Fringe premiered this week, and it was good. A nice blend of FBI procedural and freaky pseudoscience, with tiny dashes of humor thrown in. Although, why does Mark Valley keep getting parts as some sort of young heartthrob? He looked at least twice Anna Torv’s age.
Project Runway is in its last month, and Top Design is just starting up. The Runway shows just happened at Bryant Park, so I’m trying to keep from having anything spoiled. But did they do six lines? I have no huge favorite, but I’m probably leaning toward bland Leanne. As for Design, you’d think that my huge prepubescent crush on Ricky Schroeder would have me hating his wife, but I actually think she’s doing really well. The show is still new, so I have no clear favorite yet.
Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is Bravo’s hair-based version of Kitchen Nightmares, and it’s actually really entertaining. KN is back as well, so it’s nice to have two shows where a snarky foreigner helps delusional idiots get their businesses back on track.
Coming up next week, FLN is launching Whatever, Martha! where two best friends (one of whom is Martha Stewart’s daughter) watch episodes of Martha’s shows and snark on them. It’s only a half-hour show, so it’s something that can sit on the TiVo and will fit into any little viewing nook or cranny. The snark in the previews seems pretty delicious.
Hole in the Wall has really pulled me in. I’m a sucker for Japanese game shows. Scott has also noted that it’s the show on TV with the most plum smuggling. Ew.
Lastly, in a non-show note: what’s up with the ads lately from the high-fructose corn syrup people? I’m never a fan of commercials that make one person out to be a know-nothing idiot (although it’s usually a husband/father who’s the dolt), and these are no different.
