Well, despite that fact that again I haven't got a clue who most of the "stars" will be, I can hardly wait for Dancing with the Stars to begin. I find it hard to put anytime in in front of the boob tube especially during the summer. However, I'm definitely looking forward to the change of pace that Dancing brings.
Susan Lucci, the soap opera queen, is one dancer I can hardly wait to see. She's also the only name I recognize. Although I recognize the "Olympics" part of the participating athlete, the name of that athlete did not ring any bells for me. That's where my knowledge of the competitors stops. I'm not sure if I should feel pathetic or it's how far the show must scrape to get people to participate.
But back to Susan Lucci, I'm wondering how the uptight control freak, Ericca Cane is going to ever let loose enough for any of those Latin dances. My guess is that even her ballroom will be stiff and contrived but it will be fun to watch. I hope she stays on long enough to give me time to "connect" with the other dancers.
So what do you think about this year's cast of characters?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Summer Television
I just don't seem to be able to get into summer television at all. I don't know if it's because of the weather or what's on TV this time of year. All I really know for sure is that I'd just as soon pass on it.
But the newest additions sure seem to be nothing but nonsense to me. I can't imagine why anyone would want to watch some of those shows. The latest additions to ABC on Tuesday nights make no sense to me at all!. Whoever thought of Wipeout or I survived a Japanese Game Show should be shot! What where they thinking? And now they're actually advertising a whole night of BALLS! Who cares?
Then another round of The Mole seems to add insult to injury. I thought that thing died the first time around never to be resurrected again..........are these things a result of that writer's strike or are the networks trying to make a cheap buck with little, if any, effort? I'm sure sick of reality TV.
At this rate, I'll be unplugging my TV and sending it off to someone who doesn't care if they have a life.
But the newest additions sure seem to be nothing but nonsense to me. I can't imagine why anyone would want to watch some of those shows. The latest additions to ABC on Tuesday nights make no sense to me at all!. Whoever thought of Wipeout or I survived a Japanese Game Show should be shot! What where they thinking? And now they're actually advertising a whole night of BALLS! Who cares?
Then another round of The Mole seems to add insult to injury. I thought that thing died the first time around never to be resurrected again..........are these things a result of that writer's strike or are the networks trying to make a cheap buck with little, if any, effort? I'm sure sick of reality TV.
At this rate, I'll be unplugging my TV and sending it off to someone who doesn't care if they have a life.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
This Baby Boomer Arabian Horses Dancing & Idol
I haven't posted on this blog in a while, not because I haven't been watching some TV , but because I'm too darn tired after working horses to stay awake once I get home. I have managed to keep up with my horse blog most of the time and the psyche blog part of the time. But coming up with something pithy to say about television just hasn't been in the cards.
I will say that currently my favorite shows on TV seem to be The Biggest Loser Couples although the couples are not more Dancing with the Stars even though there's not much in the way of stars and American Idol despite cocky Simon Cowell continuing picking or Ryan Seacrest and vice versa. I also seem to be drawn to Medium although I'm not sure I like the addition of Jessica Houston or the new DA.
In terms of what's new, I really like Eli Stone. I think it's a fresh approach at the usual law drama that has long since burned out its candle of appeal.
I'm looking forward to new seasons of Gray's Anatomy although I hope it doesn't go down the road of just toooooo graphic like E R did. Life is hard enough I don't need blood and guts in my living room. Wisteria Lane which I hope doesn't get toooo wierd and Brothers and Sisters is high on my list of dysfunctional families to visit.
That's it for my TV viewing. Unless something new and exciting pops up, I'll be spending more and more time at the barn as the days get longer. The horses are much more interesting to me than TV any day of the week.
I will say that currently my favorite shows on TV seem to be The Biggest Loser Couples although the couples are not more Dancing with the Stars even though there's not much in the way of stars and American Idol despite cocky Simon Cowell continuing picking or Ryan Seacrest and vice versa. I also seem to be drawn to Medium although I'm not sure I like the addition of Jessica Houston or the new DA.
In terms of what's new, I really like Eli Stone. I think it's a fresh approach at the usual law drama that has long since burned out its candle of appeal.
I'm looking forward to new seasons of Gray's Anatomy although I hope it doesn't go down the road of just toooooo graphic like E R did. Life is hard enough I don't need blood and guts in my living room. Wisteria Lane which I hope doesn't get toooo wierd and Brothers and Sisters is high on my list of dysfunctional families to visit.
That's it for my TV viewing. Unless something new and exciting pops up, I'll be spending more and more time at the barn as the days get longer. The horses are much more interesting to me than TV any day of the week.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Television - Am I Watching It - Not Likely
I haven't posted on this blog in forever. Mostly because there's not much to post about. I haven't been watching television because it's making me crazy. I've been spending time with the other two blogs instead.
Dancing with the Stars is about the most entertaining that television gets for me. Even though it's not really got much in the way of stars for me. I am looking forward to its new season but haven't a clue who most of those people are. Guess I will before it's over. While I would never jam my feet into those shoes to dance, there is something amazing watching those stars develop their dance abilities.
Dance Wars with Bruno and Carrie Anne was a disappointment to me. I really hated the fact they voted at the end of one show, danced another whole show and then sent someone home based on the singing and dancing from the week before. It just didn't appeal to my sense of fairness and made little sense to those poor souls sent home. That was a big turn off for me. I liked the concept of the show but thought it was poorly executed.
I'm sick to death of Lost. It's gotten too far out there for me. Either that or it's had way too much hidden meaning stuff for my tired old brain to keep track of. It's just not relaxing television.
The new bachelor has already p*ssed me off with his comment he's here to steal our women. It strikes me like some cave man and I'm way too liberated for that. Just ask my husband. The very fact that twenty four women don't care about themselves enough to through themselves at the mercy of one man on international television make me sad. I think they all need help even if it is supposed to be good television.
Actually, lately my favorite tv watch is the Biggest Loser. I do think that show is changing people's lives. Some more than others but hey with the obesity epidemic in this country at least someone isn't burying their head in the sand. I like that they are showing more of the diet stuff and exercises we can do at home.
American Idol is back. I totally avoided the tryouts this year. I just cannot stand to see those people humliating themselves in that manner. I think it's sad, that's all there is too it. I did miss the first weeks in Hollywood but am not sure that I missed much. I am sick of Simon being cruel. I think the man should be able to express his opinion without being downright mean!
Dancing with the Stars is about the most entertaining that television gets for me. Even though it's not really got much in the way of stars for me. I am looking forward to its new season but haven't a clue who most of those people are. Guess I will before it's over. While I would never jam my feet into those shoes to dance, there is something amazing watching those stars develop their dance abilities.
Dance Wars with Bruno and Carrie Anne was a disappointment to me. I really hated the fact they voted at the end of one show, danced another whole show and then sent someone home based on the singing and dancing from the week before. It just didn't appeal to my sense of fairness and made little sense to those poor souls sent home. That was a big turn off for me. I liked the concept of the show but thought it was poorly executed.
I'm sick to death of Lost. It's gotten too far out there for me. Either that or it's had way too much hidden meaning stuff for my tired old brain to keep track of. It's just not relaxing television.
The new bachelor has already p*ssed me off with his comment he's here to steal our women. It strikes me like some cave man and I'm way too liberated for that. Just ask my husband. The very fact that twenty four women don't care about themselves enough to through themselves at the mercy of one man on international television make me sad. I think they all need help even if it is supposed to be good television.
Actually, lately my favorite tv watch is the Biggest Loser. I do think that show is changing people's lives. Some more than others but hey with the obesity epidemic in this country at least someone isn't burying their head in the sand. I like that they are showing more of the diet stuff and exercises we can do at home.
American Idol is back. I totally avoided the tryouts this year. I just cannot stand to see those people humliating themselves in that manner. I think it's sad, that's all there is too it. I did miss the first weeks in Hollywood but am not sure that I missed much. I am sick of Simon being cruel. I think the man should be able to express his opinion without being downright mean!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Dancing with the Stars - Week 3
The tango and the jive were the chosen dances for last nights, Dancing with the Stars I have to admit that I don't always "get" the tango. Sometimes they just look stiff and pissed off to me and some of the moves make no sense to me at all. I mean what is the point of those repeated sharp head turns. Maybe if some one besides Jimmy Kimmel explained it to me, I might understand.
In the meantime, when I see a tango that is really great to me, it's usually phenomenal to the rest of the world. With that being said, I'm not sure there was a really great tango last night. While I understood that Jane Seymour's rendition was very emotional due to the death of her mother, it was still not a blazing tango in my book.
And Wayne Newton, well, I was hoping he's stay on long enough for them to go to his farm and show some of his beautiful herd of Arabian horses. They did that last night. Although they only panned one shed row with a handful of mares, that was good for my horsey fix. And my husband was pleased to point out that with Wayne having a herd of 75 Arabian horses, we actually have one third as many as Wayne. He said that like it was some great accomplishment, like maybe we were somehow keeping up with Wayne. But I quickly reminded him that we are supporting our 25 horses on nowhere near one third Wayne Newton's horse budget. Boy wouldn't that be a fantasy, one third of Wayne's horse budget to support my herd!!! That's a dream I could live with, especially since my 25 are the quality of Wayne's. But since my dream isn't what this blog is supposed to be about and there's not much chance in Wayne sharing his horse budget with me, I have to say, I'm afraid Wayne is probably the number one choice to be voted off tonight. I really like his new do and think the weight loss is looking good but I'm not sure that his great personality is going to be enough to carry him through another week. But I'm hoping...........cause I'd love to get another look at some more of Wayne's horses! AND I know he really wants to stay.
The jive on the other hand can get my juices flowing. I love the energy of the dance so it is one of my favorites. While I enjoyed last night's renditions, I can't say that there was one particular performance that jumped out at me. I know I'm not an expert but it takes more than tons of action to get me excited. I thought they were fun to watch but nothing spectacular. Geez! I'm getting to be a ballroom snob!
In the meantime, when I see a tango that is really great to me, it's usually phenomenal to the rest of the world. With that being said, I'm not sure there was a really great tango last night. While I understood that Jane Seymour's rendition was very emotional due to the death of her mother, it was still not a blazing tango in my book.
And Wayne Newton, well, I was hoping he's stay on long enough for them to go to his farm and show some of his beautiful herd of Arabian horses. They did that last night. Although they only panned one shed row with a handful of mares, that was good for my horsey fix. And my husband was pleased to point out that with Wayne having a herd of 75 Arabian horses, we actually have one third as many as Wayne. He said that like it was some great accomplishment, like maybe we were somehow keeping up with Wayne. But I quickly reminded him that we are supporting our 25 horses on nowhere near one third Wayne Newton's horse budget. Boy wouldn't that be a fantasy, one third of Wayne's horse budget to support my herd!!! That's a dream I could live with, especially since my 25 are the quality of Wayne's. But since my dream isn't what this blog is supposed to be about and there's not much chance in Wayne sharing his horse budget with me, I have to say, I'm afraid Wayne is probably the number one choice to be voted off tonight. I really like his new do and think the weight loss is looking good but I'm not sure that his great personality is going to be enough to carry him through another week. But I'm hoping...........cause I'd love to get another look at some more of Wayne's horses! AND I know he really wants to stay.
The jive on the other hand can get my juices flowing. I love the energy of the dance so it is one of my favorites. While I enjoyed last night's renditions, I can't say that there was one particular performance that jumped out at me. I know I'm not an expert but it takes more than tons of action to get me excited. I thought they were fun to watch but nothing spectacular. Geez! I'm getting to be a ballroom snob!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Dancing with the Stars - Week 2 Results
Well, the Dancing with the Stars http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index results came in and Albert Reed was the next one sent home. Both of the super models are history.
I was suprised to see Albert voted off so soon. He had been so hot the first week. However, his second dance left something to be desired. I felt a little sorry for him until I heard that he was pretty arrogant on Jimmy Kimmel Live http://abc.go.com/latenight/jimmykimmel/index?pn=index Arrogance is neither flattering nor endearing, so now I'm glad that he's gone. I guess the part he didn't get about Wayne Newton still being around is that Wayne knows how to make the fans love him.
Jane Seymour is returning to the competition for tonight's performance. Her partner, Tony, followed her to England to work on their routine. Even with all the turmoil in her life, I'm sure that Jane will put everything she's got into this, after all she's dancing for her mother. Ill be this has become even more important now that her mother is gone.
On a lighter note, I'm looking forward to seeing what the stars have in store for us tonight. I don't pay enough attention to even remember what dances they'll be doing. But I'm sure whatever the choices are that it will be another entertaining evening of television.
I was suprised to see Albert voted off so soon. He had been so hot the first week. However, his second dance left something to be desired. I felt a little sorry for him until I heard that he was pretty arrogant on Jimmy Kimmel Live http://abc.go.com/latenight/jimmykimmel/index?pn=index Arrogance is neither flattering nor endearing, so now I'm glad that he's gone. I guess the part he didn't get about Wayne Newton still being around is that Wayne knows how to make the fans love him.
Jane Seymour is returning to the competition for tonight's performance. Her partner, Tony, followed her to England to work on their routine. Even with all the turmoil in her life, I'm sure that Jane will put everything she's got into this, after all she's dancing for her mother. Ill be this has become even more important now that her mother is gone.
On a lighter note, I'm looking forward to seeing what the stars have in store for us tonight. I don't pay enough attention to even remember what dances they'll be doing. But I'm sure whatever the choices are that it will be another entertaining evening of television.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
The results show for the second week of Dancing with the Stars happens tonight on ABC. While who goes home is still a mystery the blogosphere is already polarizing as people decide their favorites.
Mark Cuban and his partner, Kym Johnson are beginning to garner some attention. Featured on a blog post devoted specifically to their performance this week. Maybe this will help raise the tycoon higher in the popularity polls this week.
While, yet another blog lines up behind Helio Castroneves and his partner, Juliane Hough suggesting, Apolo who? Now don't go picking on Apolo, he was HOT, HOT, HOT, last year!
There's even been special attention to the Hispanic speaking portion of the population tuning in to support the race car driver in the form of Top Ratings in Hispanic TV
Also in the news, Jane Seymour will not make the results show tonight due to the death of her mother. Whether or not Jane will return to the show is still unknown For more information
Personally I hope that Mark Cuban doesn't get knocked out because I think he brings a lot of heart and a great sense of competition to the show. And then Wayne Newton may have been not made a huge splash with his slow moving quick step, he's still Mister Showman, himself, and brings a special something to the show. Not to mention the older generation that tunes in to watch their peers, Newton and Seymour, take on the young pups. Now that we don't know if we're keeping Jane, it would be a real loss to have Newton depart too.
I think this season is off to another exciting roll, with the scores actually higher than in the years past. This is sure to be a great season and I for one don't intend on missing a single one.
Mark Cuban and his partner, Kym Johnson are beginning to garner some attention. Featured on a blog post devoted specifically to their performance this week. Maybe this will help raise the tycoon higher in the popularity polls this week.
While, yet another blog lines up behind Helio Castroneves and his partner, Juliane Hough suggesting, Apolo who? Now don't go picking on Apolo, he was HOT, HOT, HOT, last year!
There's even been special attention to the Hispanic speaking portion of the population tuning in to support the race car driver in the form of Top Ratings in Hispanic TV
Also in the news, Jane Seymour will not make the results show tonight due to the death of her mother. Whether or not Jane will return to the show is still unknown For more information
Personally I hope that Mark Cuban doesn't get knocked out because I think he brings a lot of heart and a great sense of competition to the show. And then Wayne Newton may have been not made a huge splash with his slow moving quick step, he's still Mister Showman, himself, and brings a special something to the show. Not to mention the older generation that tunes in to watch their peers, Newton and Seymour, take on the young pups. Now that we don't know if we're keeping Jane, it would be a real loss to have Newton depart too.
I think this season is off to another exciting roll, with the scores actually higher than in the years past. This is sure to be a great season and I for one don't intend on missing a single one.
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