I completely dismissed Cougar Town. I watched the pilot (planning to watch ONLY the pilot) simply because of Courtney Cox. I was very surprised.

First off, I was very impressed with the cast. Like I said, I avoided anything about Cougar Town so I was surprised to see so many quality actors: Courtney Cox, Busy Philipps, Ian Gomez, Christa Miller, Josh Hopkins. They were all very funny, and I believe cast perfectly.

I also liked the look. The Desperate Housewives style approach to shooting this sitcom made it pleasant to watch. This is a half-hour sitcom that is produced like an hour long dramedy. This was a very good choice.

What initial turned me off of Cougar Town was the name. Really? Naming a show after a contemporary slang term? Like calling a show in the 70s, “That’s Bogue”. I was happy to see that the name of the high school mascot was “The Cougars”. So, Cougar Town makes a little more sense.

I laughed. I was interested. I’m going to watch next week. Will you?

The New Adventures of Old Christine started off its 4th season with a very funny episode. Julia is an amazing comic actress; no wonder she was the first one to break the Seinfeld curse. The supporting case also brings in amazing performances that make this one of the most enjoyable sitcoms on to watch.

The season 4 premiere brings the season 3 cliffhangers to very comic closure. The highlights of the night were:

• Richard waiting outside all night for new Christine
• Christine’s behavior on the airplane.
• Richie’s reaction to the entire situation

When it comes to sitcoms, I really like to be surprise. Are we loosing new Christine? Is Emily Rutherfurd leaving? She is an integral part of the ensemble, I’d hate to loose that comedic component of her relationship to the group. The premiere could have been a misdirection, so we’ll wait and see.

Speaking of relationships, the show now boasts a very soapopera-like set of relationships. Christine used to be married to Richard, who is now engaged to Barb, who slept with Matthew and is currently married to Christine. Funny.

I’m looking forward to this season, how about you?

Etsy is marketplace for selling handmade item on the internet. One of the sellers, KreepyKids, has created a birthday card featuring our favorite major:

For sale is one Happy Birthday Handmade Card featuring “Kreepy Kids H.R. Pufnstuf, Mayor of Living Island, with the Magic Flute and Jimmy” from Kreepy Kids Get Kroffty Series.

This card is blank inside, comes with a matching colour envelope, measures 6″ by 4″, and comes wrapped in a cellophane bag.

Go on over to Etsy and check it out.

Will Ferrell’s Land of the Lost was a critical and box office disappointment. It was also not well received by droves of Sid and Marty Krofft fans (myself included). Now you have the chance to re-live the experience all over again!

Available October 13th, in both DVD and Blu-Ray, hopefully this helps recoup some of the losses on the movie, and Sid and Marty can bring us more of their creations.

The Official Press Release is:

COMING TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF AND DVD ON OCTOBER 13, 2009 FROM UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept 9 /PRNewswire/ –

OVERVIEW:

Comedic favorite Will Ferrell (Step Brothers, Anchorman: The Legend of
Ron Burgundy) meets the unfettered imaginations of Sid and Marty Krofft
(”H.R. Pufnstuf”) in the hilarious action comedy Land of the Lost, coming
to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on October 13, 2009, from Universal Studios
Home Entertainment. Inspired by the Krofft-created 1970s television classic
of the same name, Land of the Lost is available on a Blu-ray((TM)) Hi-Def
and single-disc DVD. Both include enough uproarious deleted scenes and
behind-the-action bonus features to keep fans laughing across the entire
space-time continuum.

The Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def edition of Land of the Lost includes more than
two hours of exclusive bonus content presented with perfect picture and the
purest digital sound available. Land of the Lost on Blu-Ray((TM)) Hi-Def
also features Universal’s acclaimed BD-Live(TM) Center, which allows fans
access to even more content!

Will Ferrell brings his unparalleled brand of outrageous humor to a
strange new world in Land of the Lost, with Danny McBride (Eastbound and
Down, Tropic Thunder), Anna Friel (”Pushing Daisies”) and Jorma Taccone
(”Saturday Night Live”) joining him on an outrageously funny adventure that
crosses time, space – and species!

EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray((TM)) Hi-Def WITH MORE OUTRAGEOUS COMEDY FROM WILL
FERRELL AND DANNY MCBRIDE:

— 12 more minutes of deleted scenes with Commentary by Director Brad
Silberling
— Dr. Marshall’s Food Diaries with Commentary by Director Brad
Silberling
— This is Not a Routine Expedition: Making Land of the Lost
— Brad, Sid and Marty: A Conversation with the Kroffts – A retrospective
look at the extraordinary worlds created by the legendary Sid and Marty,
peppered with interviews and show clips.

— BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest
trailers, and more!
BONUS FEATURES:

Both DVD and Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def editions of Land of the Lost include:

— Deleted Scenes: With Commentary by director Brad Silberling
— A Day in the Life of a Big-Time Movie Star – Viewers can live the
glamorous life vicariously as Danny McBride offers a moment-by-moment
look at a typical day in his life.
— Devil’s Canyon Gift Shop Commercial and Tour

— Feature Commentary With Director Brad Silberling
SYNOPSIS:

Comedic genius Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick
Marshall, who gets more than he bargained for when his expedition takes a
wrong turn into the Land of the Lost. Now, Marshall, with his crack-smart
research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and a redneck survivalist named Will
(Danny McBride), have no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to
survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic
creatures and laugh-out-loud comedy!

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Directed By: Brad Silberling
Screenplay By: Chris Henchy & Dennis McNicholas
Based on Sid & Marty Krofft’s Land of the Lost
Produced By: Jimmy Miller, Sid & Marty Krofft
Executive Producers: Daniel Lupi, Julie Wixson Darmody, Adam McKay, Brad
Silberling, Ryan Kavanaugh
Director of Photography: Dion Beebe, ACS ASC
Production Designer: Bo Welch
Edited By: Peter Teschner
Casting By: Avy Kaufman CSA
Music By: Michael Giacchino
Co-Producers: John Swallow, Josh Church,
Cast: Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Anna Friel, Jorma Taccone

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:
Street Date: October 13, 2009
Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All rights
reserved.
Selection Number: 61106049
Price: $39.98 SRP
Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French and Spanish DTS
Surround 5.1, English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date: October 13, 2009
Copyright: 2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All rights
reserved.
Selection Number: 61104715
Price: $29.98 SRP
Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13
Technical Info: English, French and Spanish 5.1, English SDH, French and
Spanish Subtitles
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a
division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios
is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and
entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of
entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May
2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC
Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment
networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television
production operations, a leading television stations group, and
world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric,
with 20% owned by Vivendi.

Are you going to buy the movie? Why? Why not?

The premiere episode of season 6 of House may have reshaped the show as we know it…in a good way. If you’ve been a viewer of House for more than a couple of seasons, you’ll notice that the only character that doesn’t seem to evolve is Dr. House himself. All the other characters change in some way due to the events on the show. House is still the same grumpy old man.

That may changed based on the season 6 premiere; I hope it does. We start off with House in the Mayfield Psychiatric Hospital that he checked into at the end of last season. In this episode House is forced to deal with his mental and emotional problems for the first time. Yes, they’ve come close in the past, but this time it was real (and not chemically induced). Watching House realize that his flaws are not always a good thing was intense. He evolved.

I hope that the writers let the evolution stick. If they are to evolve the show, we need to see the new Dr. Gregory House and how he solves the mystery disease of the week. It starts to become a different show, which is what you need when you’ve solved over 100 cases of some Lupus-like disease.

We of course couldn’t have an episode of house where he doesn’t ‘cure’ an illness. Even though they telegraphed it, the payoff was great. When House brought Lydia to see her sister playing, I welled up inside a bit. They’ve reinvigorated the show before it needed to be.

What do you think? Should House remain ‘cured’?

CBS Comedy Monday Night is back full throttle. How I Met Your Mother anchors the night, with Jenna Elfman’s Accidentally on Purpose taking the lead in and the excellent Big Bang Theory moving to 9:30.

HIMYM started off on very safe and even. Nothing distinguished the episode from a normal one (it didn’t feel very premiere-like). Not to say it wasn’t good, just not that memorable or legen…dary. I think they handled the Barney/Robin situation quite well. It was a nice balance, and does fit the character personalities. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.

The new Jenna Elfman comedy Accidentally on Purpose left me with mixed feelings. I believe the events in the pilot should have been stretched out over 2-3 episodes. Everything moved to fast. We’ve seen this story before (“Knocked Up”) so we knew where it was going. Why did we have to rush to get to the end? We couldn’t savor the story, or get to know the characters (even on sitcom terms). That being said, Elfman was entertaining as always, so I will be giving this one a chance.

Big Bang Theory was the highlight of the night. Again here, the coupling of two main characters was handled well (Penny/Leonard). Having Penny jump Leonard immediately completely took the will they/won’t they question off the table (which can get annoying). I hope that they keep the relationship going a while, and don’t pull a bad “Ross/Rachel” on us. The episode was full of hilarity (“That’s why I added the -tator”), and sets up the season nicely. Jim Parsons (Sheldon) was a good as ever (should have won the Emmy). Next to Curb, this is the best sitcom on television, and it didn’t disappoint.

Of course you may notice I skipped over an entire show; Two and a Half Men. I don’t watch this show anymore. I gave it a chance several times and find it a very overrated piece of garbage. It is a waste of the talent of Sheen and Cryer. It’s telling that the night is bookended by HIMYM and BBT. Even CBS knows where the quality lies.

What did you think of Elfman’s new show? How about Barney/Robin or Penny/Leonard? Did CBS comedy start off with a bang? Leave your thoughts below.

Curb starts off Season 7 with a bang. The main focus of the premiere Larry trying to decide how to get out of his relationship with Loretta before her cancer diagnosis is revealed. This was more motivation than entertainment. It had its funny moments, but I felt just served to kickstart this seasons arc.

The highlight of the storyline was the exchange between Larry and Auntie Rae. Larry asserts that Auntie Rae not talk to the neighbors, because “…neighbors impose. I’d rather have the thieves than the neighbors – the thieves don’t impose. Thieves just want stuff. I’d rather give stuff than time.”

The B-story involved Funkhouser’s “crazy” sister who was just released from a mental institution. This was the episode story that was there to bring the funny. I’m not sure how I feel about Jeff cheating this early in the season, but maybe it could signal a turnaround in his relationship with Suzie. Them arguing is always good.

It was nice to see Cheryl (and Wanda) in the first episode. I’ve always felt that Cheryl Hines was an integral part of this show, so it is nice to see her back. We’ve always wondered what could make Larry David ( real Larry or Curb-Larry ) agree to a Seinfeld reunion. We have the answer now, the chance to get his wife back.

What did you think of the premiere? What are your thoughts on season 7?

The Brady Bunch debuted on Sept. 26, 1969, and TVLand is celebrating the 40th Anniversary all this week. As part of that celebration, TVLand setup a Twitter event with Barry “Greg” Williams, Susan “Cindy” Olsen, Geri Reischl, Wendy Winans (BradyWorld.com), author and Brady expert Lisa Sutton, and author of Love To Love You Bradys Ted Nichelson.

Fans will also be able to follow Barry “Greg” Williams, Susan “Cindy” Olsen, Geri Reischl (“Fake Jan” of “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour”), Wendy Winans (BradyWorld.com) and author and Brady expert Lisa Sutton on Twitter as they “tweet” throughout the anniversary marathon week. Sutton will also contribute to blog entries during the week to discuss subjects such as “Where are they now?” and “Brady Collectibles.”

I know that this is the anniversary of the non-Krofft version of the Bradys, but the involvement of the Love to Love You Bradys book and “Fake Jan” make this a Krofft-related event. It could be quite interesting. I tend to think of this as the new version of the DVD commentary track.

We’ve know for sometime that Kevin Smith is teaming up with Mitch Albom to make adapt the song (below) “Hit Somebody”, by Warren Zevon, in to a feature film.

On September 19th, Smith met with Albom at Joe Louis Arena. That night at his show, Kevin said that one of Mitch Albom’s conditions was that it be shot in Detroit. He went on to say that it’s kind of a no-brainer to “…shoot a hockey movie in Hockeytown”, and that shooting would most likely begin summer 2010.

UPDATE: Kevin sat down with Vanity Fair and talk about “Hit Somebody”. ViewAskew has the good stuff.

Here is the song that inspired the movie: