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Top 10 Drama and Comedy Finalists Announced

July 4th 2008 01:48
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences released their top 10 contenders for this year’s Emmy Awards. Read on to find out who made the cut...


The lists below represent the 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards’ top ten vote-getters for outstanding drama series and outstanding comedy series, as voted on by the entire Television Academy.


Step two in the process will be the Blue Ribbon Panel screenings, which will be conducted throughout this weekend of June 28-29.

The results of those panels, who will watch and judge the work of each finalist, represent 50 percent of the vote. Both results will be averaged together to come up with our five nominees in each category.

Those nominees will be announced by the Television Academy at 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 17.

Panel participants have been confirmed and the panels are currently closed.

The accounting firm of Ernst & Young oversees tabulation of Primetime Emmy® nominations.

Top 10 Comedy Series Finalists

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage
Family Guy
Flight of the Conchords
The Office
Pushing Daisies
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
Ugly Betty
Weeds


Top 10 Drama Series Finalists

Boston Legal
Damages
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
Grey’s Anatomy
House
Lost
Mad Men

The Tudors
The Wire

*Source: The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
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Song of the Week Saturday: "Parting Words"

June 28th 2008 17:05

If you're a fan of Lost, you know this song and it usually brings tears to your eyes. I've always called it the "dying theme", but it's actually called "Parting Words" by Michael Giacchino. Listen to the hauntingly beautiful song below...

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It’s been a year! Celebrate with an original song parody!

June 16th 2008 03:59

I can’t believe it, but as of yesterday, it’s been a year since I took over the blogging of TV Chit Chat, and what a year it’s been! Aside from the (dare utter it?) Writers’ Strike and lack of awards shows, there were some definite quotable quotes, *GASP!* moments, and great new shows actually worth watching. And so, in honor of this season, I thought it only appropriate to recap the year in the form of…*ahem* original parody of a popular song…

*CUE PIANO MAN MUSIC*

(Why am I having a Bones moment? Oh right…)

*sits down at the piano and pulls out the harmonica*

And here, for those of you who like to read parodies along with the actual song...
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On with the show!!

It’s nine o’clock at my computer
The regular fans loggin’ in
There’s a TV sitting next to me
Still wonderin’ what happened to Jin.

He says, “Sun can you bring back the time machine?
I’m not really sure where it is,
But it’s buried, once cone-shaped, now probably black
Locke knows, but Jack’s better with this.

la la la didi daaa
la la didi daa
daa dum

Play us a show, you’re the TV set
Play us a show tonight
Well we’re all in the mood for a tragedy
With comedy written in just right

Now Dean in the car is a friend of mine
And Sammy yeah he’s in there too
They’re quick with the joke
Or to pull out The Colt
But there’s demons and more than a few

Dean says, “Sam, I believe this is killing me,”
As Bela ran away with the gun
“Well I’m sure that I could get out of this deal
But dude, you for me, that’s not fun.”

Oh la la la didi daaa
la la didi daa
daa dum

Now Bones, she’s a best-selling novelist
Who never has time for a life
She and Booth in therapy, and Sweets doing pottery
And still no Squint wedding in sight

And the “Mc” thing is still on at Seattle Grace
And Dr. House and his cane are alone
Because Wilson and Amber are now a thing
And poor Sloan is now all on his own

Play us a show, you’re the TV set
Play us a show tonight
Well we’re all in the mood for a tragedy
With comedy written in just right

Mick and Beth have to deal with the “human thing”
And Josef redecorates with a smile
But they know Coraline and the writers will try
To tease, break them up for a while

And the music brings tears to my little eyes
And the lighting reminds me of noir
And if it doesn’t come back and they stake Mick St. John
As Josef says, CBS “It’s SO ON!”

Oh la la la didi daaa
la la didi daa
daa dum

Play us a show, you’re the TV set
Play us a show tonight
Well we’re all in the mood for a tragedy
With comedy written in just right

Whoohoo! I just wanted to say THANKS to all the TV fans who visit TV Chit Chat and all you Orblers who've welcomed me in! You've all made this a great first year, and here's a virtual toast to many more to come!!
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Lost: There's No Place Like Home Part II (Season finale) (Post 2/2)

June 12th 2008 17:11
WARNING: Don't read this post without reading THIS ONE first!! Unless of course, you've already seen the episode, in that case, stick around for a quick recap of the very end and my reactions to the finale!

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One Week Later

On Penny’s boat, Hurley asks Sayid, “What’s this place called?”

“Membarta.”

Why are they doing this again? Sailing 3,000 miles to another island? Because it’s the only way to keep them safe.

Everyone’s getting ready to leave the boat. Jack tells Frank it’s been a pleasure. He hopes he never sees him again. Frank agrees, “Likewise.”

Penny tells Aaron goodbye and hands him off to Kate. Desmond helps Jack with the last of the preparations.


Desmond: You sure about this brother?

Jack: *shakes his head* Are you sure?

Oh yeah, Desmond’s sure.

Desmond: As long as I’m with Penny, I’ll be fine.

Jack: Don’t let them find you Desmond.


They both look up to Kate and Penny, and Jack adds, “Then I’ll see you in another life, brother.”

“Aye. I guess you will.”

They shake hands and Desmond steps back onto the ship.

Jack: Alright. Let’s go home.

~*~*~

Using broken pieces of wooden boards, Jack and Sayid paddle the raft towards another island. But one with lots of people this time.

The natives immediately rush out to help them. It’s a very welcome sight.

Civilization. Finally.


It’s an emotional, relief-filled, moment for them all…but what happens now?

FLASH

Bearded-Jack drives down the street, music blaring. He stops in front of the funeral parlor, cuts the engine then gets out.

A train sounds in the distance as Jack tries the door. Locked. Frustrated, he rattles and kicks at it, then spots a lone block of cement. He uses it to break off the doorknob, and enters, kicking the door open.


Jack flicks on the light and heads for a casket. He pauses a moment, pacing a while, then finally turns to look at the clipboard lying on top.

The name on top reads: Jeremy Bentham.

Jack tosses the clipboard aside, takes a moment, then opens the casket.

“Hello Jack.”

Jack starts, flipping around. Ben apologizes, “Sorry didn’t mean to scare you. Did he tell you I got off The Island?”


Jack: Yes he did.

Ben: When did you speak to him?

Jack: About a month ago.

Ben: And Kate?

Jack: Yeah, he spoke to her too.

Ben: And what did he say?

Jack: He said that after I left The Island, some very bad things happened…And he told me that it was my fault. For leaving. And he said that I had to come back.


Yes, Ben’s heard that Jack’s been flying on passenger planes, hoping he’d crash.

Ben: It’s dark Jack, very dark.

Jack: Why are you here?

Ben: I’m here to tell you The Island won’t let you come alone.

Jack just shakes his head, typical Ben. Ben takes a step forward.

Ben: All of you have to go back.

Jack: Sayid—I don’t even know where Sayid is. Hurley…is insane. Sun blames me for—And Kate, she won’t even talk to me anymore.

Ben: Perhaps I can help you with that…This is the way it has to be Jack, it’s the only way. You have to do it together, ALL of you.

He tells Jack that he has a few ideas. As usual, Ben has a plan.

Jack sighs and starts to leave, but Ben stops him.

Ben: Jack. I said all of you. *nods to the coffin* We’re gonna have to bring him to.

The camera creeps up over the back of the coffin to finally reveal…

Locke.


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Man oh man talk about an intense finale! (And a super long recap! My hands hurt from all that frantic typing!)

Where do I even start with my reactions? Well, let’s see…I still don’t like Ben, I still love Sawyer, I’ve realized over this past year how much I really like Desmond, and I knew it had to be Locke in that coffin since only he and Sawyer (not counting Hurley) knew what Ben was up to and Kate didn’t want to go to the funeral. Whew!

I absolutely hate what happened to poor Jin! He was so close! I admit, I was screaming and crying at the TV as much as Sun was during that part. ARGH! I still refuse to believe he’s dead though.

Oh, and who knew you could move an entire island with a good ol’ fashioned, half frozen ship’s wheel? Too bad Ben destroyed the time machine, as they could have just gone back to the time before everyone got killed. Namely Charlie. Yes, I’m still sore about that one.

All in all though, GREAT episode! Totally action-packed and not a boring spot in there.

So, what does everyone think about where they’ll start off next season? Everyone already back on The Island? Trying to find it? How are they going to talk Desmond into leaving Penny after all the poor guy’s been through to get back to her? Will Ben follow through on his death threat?

Questions piled upon more questions. Such is Lost. I love it.

*pics from lost-media.com
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Lost: There's No Place Like Home II (Season Finale) (post 1/2)

June 12th 2008 16:59
It's the 2 hour season finale folks, and wow does a lot happen! As usual, skip down to the bottom to read just my reactions, otherwise read on for the in-depth, quote-filled, action packed recap!

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Lost: There’s No Place Like Home Pt. 1

May 30th 2008 06:15

The Oceanic 6 finally step off the plane and into the arms of their waiting families. Well, most of them do anyway. Hurley pulls Sayid over to meet his parents, and Hurley’s mom pulls him into a big hug. Awww! Jack’s mom is there. Sun’s parents


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Something a little different this week...

May 16th 2008 07:08

Okay, the past two weeks have been super busy around here, so I’m doing something a little different for a while…okay maybe just until next week, but there were so many *GASP! * moments in TV the past two weeks, that I couldn’t wait until my official full-length recaps to talk to you guys


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Lost: Cabin Fever

May 9th 2008 15:12
It’s a Locke episode!


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Lost: Something Nice Back Home

May 2nd 2008 05:34
Here’s a familiar shot: Jack’s eye! That's right, it's a Jack-centered episode, and let me tell you, there are a LOT of moments in this one! But alas, I will not keep you waiting any longer, on with the recap!

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Lost: The Shape of Things to Come

April 29th 2008 04:34

Kate spots Jack taking some medicine and jokes, “You got a prescription for that?” He laughs. “Yeah I wrote it myself.” He assures her he just has a stomach bug and she tells him he should eat some crackers, they always made her feel better


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Which TV Villian are you?

April 14th 2008 06:00
Since the last quiz was so much fun, here's another one! Which TV Villian are you? According to this quiz I am...


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"Lost" gets a 3-hour finale! But...

April 13th 2008 22:31

We can thank Ausiello over at TV Guide for this one. He reports that yes, it is true. An extra hour has been added to this season's last episode of Lost! But there's a catch. Read on to find out how this is also a plus for Grey's Anatomy fans


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Today's Parodies: "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy"

April 10th 2008 17:31
Day two of Parody week features two videos spoofing two of today's most popular series, Lost and Grey's Anatomy.

Mad TV’s Lost Parody
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Lost: Meet Kevin Johnson

March 22nd 2008 06:41

THE ISLAND
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Lost: “The Other Woman” and “Ji Yeon”

March 14th 2008 04:30
I really don’t like Juliet. In fact, I actually found myself shouting, “I hate you!” at the TV this week, but alas, I’m getting ahead of myself…

Quick recap of last week’s episode: “The Other Woman” (a.k.a. the newest Juliet-centered episode).

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