Every so often Howard Stern picks on Kathie Lee Gifford, and it’s always radio magic. Here’s his current rant in a nutshell: Kathie Lee graciously took the time on The Today Show to acknowledge the “good deed” of a popular kid in high school who sat at an unpopular kid’s lunch table. Apparently, the unpopular kid is autistic, and Kathie Lee wrote a song on his behalf about being lonely and having no friends. Howard Stern jumped all over this debacle, calling Kathie Lee’s song “God Awful,” and saying it’s akin to “child abuse.” The kid even cried during the performance, which Kathie Lee attributed to her song’s moving quality, and Howard Stern attributed to calling this kid a loser on national television. Have I mentioned that I love Howard Stern? I would highly encourage you to listen to his rant below. I’d bet my two dollar bank account that you will laugh hysterically.
Category: Television
Jersey Shore Season 2.5 — Filmed 5 Months Ago
The new season of Jersey Shore debuts tonight, and it’s been five months in the making. Television networks usually try to debut the show relatively close to the time it was taped — but not MTV. I’m guessing they taped the show during the summer in New Jersey (because it was warm) and decided to air it after the new year for ratings purposes. Whatever the reason, I find it a bit annoying that it’s so delayed. All of the press coverage regarding the show already occurred, such as Sammi quitting the show when she watched Ronnie cheat on her in Miami. Hasn’t it been almost a year since Ronnie cheated? Will this really be fresh news when the episode airs? Alright, who am I kidding? I love Jersey Shore!
Is The Bachelor’s Brad Womack Too Hard on Himself?
Brad Womack is my favorite bachelor in the history of the show. Why? Because he’s the only guy with the guts to say the much hated phrase: “I’m just not that into you.” Sure, it was a disappointing ending for a show that’s all about “love,” but he did those women a favor. So when he returned to the show, I thought the decision was genius on the part of the producers. Why not give the guy a second chance? What’s so wrong with not finding a wife in a group of 30 women? There’s about a 100 single men at every bar I attend and I have yet to find a potential suitor. So is he really a villain? If you ask Brad Womack, he’d probably say yes. The guy waxed-on about his commitment phobia, confessed his “intensive therapy,” and even met with Deanna Pappas and Jenni Croft to apologize for the ending. Deanna still seemed pissed, though I get the feeling she generally comes off that way on television, because if you read her tweets you’ll see that she’s newly engaged and never been happier. Everyone’s fine except for Brad, who presumably lived in a cave for the last three years doing self-analysis. So lighten up, Brad. And ease-up on the guy, America.
Blogging Vacation — Happy Holidays!
To all my loyal readers — I will be taking time off from blogging over the holidays. Thank you for your continued support and Dishmaster love. I hope you are all vacationing somewhere wonderful over the holidays. If not, please at least take the time to watch some mindless television and report back to me upon my return. See you next year!
Did You Know: Ryan Reynolds Was on Nickelodeon’s ‘Fifteen’?
My brother and I were avid fans of Nickelodeon’s Fifteen, and at the time, we swore it was the best show on television. When I read that Ryan Reynolds appeared on the show, I had a strange flashback moment and remembered his character immediately. So I pulled the clip below, which is the first time I’ve revisited that show in 15 years (no pun intended). It turns out — the show is horrible — and almost unwatchable. I will refrain from re-watching episodes of Hey Dude — for fear of experiencing the same disappointment. Watch the clip below to see a young Ryan Reynolds trying to act. At least this proves there’s room for growth.
Music Recommendation: Florence + The Machine
When I first watched the Eat Pray Love trailer, I became so obsessed with the title song, I immediately Shazammed my television screen (yes, I’m that tech-savvy). I discovered the song is Dog Days Are Over, by Florence + The Machine. It never occurred to me that the the entire album would be just as great as the single. I assure you it is. If you don’t believe me, go to Grooveshark, and listen to the all of the Lungs album — I promise you won’t be disappointed. The “group” is actually composed of one member, British indie rock vocalist — Florence Welch — with other artists backing up her voice. Listen to two songs below.
Is ‘The View’s’ Product Placement Working?
No one is a bigger fan of The View than The Dishmaster, but Sherri Shepherd’s commercials during the show must stop. I understand that the network has to make money, and this seems like a creative way to do it, but it simply doesn’t work. First, it’s not technically “product placement.” Product placement occurs when someone within a television show uses a product, and the audience notices it without even thinking it’s a commercial. It’s akin to your mother sneaking carrots in your brownies. Second, because it’s completely obvious when Sherri begins to endorse the product, I simply fast forward through it, as if it’s a regular commercial. See the problem? This ridiculous idea started when Rosie was on The View, and they tried to continue it after she left. The difference is that when Rosie gave gifts to the audience she made it seem as if she really used the product and spent her own personal funds to gift the audience with something she genuinely thought they might like. She wasn’t simply pimping out products because she was paid to do so.
Argentina’s Dancing With the Stars — A Must See Strip Dance
This video was sent my way some time ago, and it unfortunately got lost in my inbox. Luckily for my readers, I’m still posting it. Because Dancing With the Stars is such a popular show, the idea is often copied in other countries, and one of those countries is Argentina. Argentina’s version is called Dancing for a Dream, and it pairs celebrities up with regular people to fulfill their fantasy. In this case, the “regular guy” had a fantasy of dancing with Maxim and Playboy model, Silvina Escudero, and when you watch the video below, I’m sure you’ll agree that his wish was granted. The dance is x-rated to say the least, and in case you’re at work and can’t watch it, I’ll spoil the surprise and tell you that he simulates oral sex on her. I’m sure my male readers (and some of my female readers too) will also be pleased to find that there are many close-ups of Silvina’s ass in a thong. Enjoy!
SILVINA ESCUDERO STRIPDANCE 25-10-2010
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Did You Know: Michael Crichton Created ER?
I came across this information today, and I had to post it. I confess that despite my inordinate amount of useless entertainment knowledge, I had no idea that Michael Crichton created ER. He created the series in 1993 while working with Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park. Crichton said in an interview that he was shocked by the show’s success, but he attributed it to the real-life format, as a healthy alternative to the “Charlies Angelized” television shows that were on at the time. Crichton died of cancer in 2008 at the age of 66. The movies based on his books have grossed over $1 billion. That’s a lot of success for someone who died much too young.
Derek Hough & Jennifer Grey — The Best DWTS Partnership Ever
Every time I watch Dancing With the Stars I’m reminded that Derek Hough is an incredible dancer, who is way more talented than any of the other professional dancers on the show. Tonight was no exception. I looked up his history, and the most interesting thing I found is that all four of his grandparents were dancers, which leads me to believe he was dancing in the womb. His performance tonight with Jennifer Grey might have been his best ever. Watch below.
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