Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Aug 29 - Sep 4, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - September 5, 2010
Each week TV Tango takes you around the dial and across the web so you can read recaps of the hottest programs and catch up on the biggest and best TV-related lists, news stories & fun sites/links from the previous week.
Rapid Recaps From Last Week
| True Blood "Fresh Blood" (8/29/10) | ||||
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When Russell comes for Eric, he manages to delay his execution by promising Russell the ability to walk in the sunlight, thanks to Sookie. Bill’s rescue of Sookie proves short-lived. Jason becomes closer with Crystal now that he knows what she is. With no one else to turn to, Tara and Sam bond. Arlene decides to induce an abortion. Hoyt and Jessica reconcile and connect on a new level.
Next new episode: Season Finale on Sunday, September 12, at 9pm on HBO. |
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Hung – "Fat Off My Love or I’m the Allergen" (8/29/10) |
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Ray gets laid off and is dismayed to find that Mike doesn’t want to be his friend anymore. He goes to confront a very terrified Tanya, who gets herself into trouble after a manipulative and furious Lenore has a revealing conversation with Patty. Ronnie is honored but has a public meltdown while accepting his award. Jessica and Darby try to have an honest conversation, and Jessica makes a big life decision.
Next new episode: Season Finale on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 10pm on HBO. |
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Entourage – "Porn Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" (8/29/10) |
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Ari tries desperately to get into the mindset of family time and ignores repeated calls from Amanda. Vince meets Peter Berg and asks if there’s a part for Sasha in the film. Eric tries a new tactic to convince Drama to do the TV show. Turtle gets caught in between Carlos and Mark Cuban when he finds out that Carlos isn’t interested in selling his family business.
Next new episode: Season Finale on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 10:30pm on HBO. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- The TV Addict presents the Top 5 Things We Unexpectedly Loved about the EMMYS.
- TVGuide.com rounds up the Emmy Top Moments: Jimmy Fallon, Will Arnett, and Ricky Gervais Keep Things Light.
- Television Without Pity runs through a Fall Preview: Familiar Faces – Upgrade or Downgrade?
- TV Squad spotlights Fall TV 2010’s Breakout Stars.
- San Jose Mercury News looks at Fall TV: The Season’s Top 5 New Shows.
- The TV Addict cites 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Going to Want to Miss the Second Season Premiere of LIFE UNEXPECTED.
- The Telefile explains the Top 10 Reasons Why BIG BROTHER Sucked This Season.
- Flavorwire shines a light on the Top 10 TV Actors from the ’80s and ’90s with Secret Singing Careers.
- TV Squad shudders at the Seven Best Ghost and Paranormal Shows.
- Looking for something to watch this Memorial Day Weekend? Check out our list of 215 TV Series & Movie Marathons for Labor Day Weekend 2010.
- Can't wait for HELLCATS to start this Wednesday? We're giving away two mini footballs signed by HELLCATS co-stars Aly Michalka and Robbie Jones.
- A few news-tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed over the past five days:
- Sat (9/4): Disney Channel’s CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM drew 8 million total viewers in its debut Friday night, ranking as the year’s No. 1 cable movie.
- Fri (9/3): Fox just announced Kara DioGuardi is stepping down from her role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL.
- Fri (9/3): "Clever new slogan for WE tv? WE: Women's Entertainment trademarks "Life As WE Know It."
- Fri (9/3): Lifetime working on FAIRY JOBMOTHER - about "family dynamics, family members & seeking new employment positions" (source: trademark applic)
- Thu (9/2): Hey Los Angeles AMERICAN IDOL hopefuls from 15 to 28 years old, auditions begin 7AM Wed. Sept. 22 at The Forum 3900 West Manchester Blvd. LA
- Thu (9/2): Here's the skinny....ABC picks up second season of JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION.
- Thu (9/2): Syfy to begin filming 4hr TV movie, NEVERLAND, prequel to classic "Peter Pan." Starring Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins. To air in 2011.
- Wed (9/1): Will Aly and AJ of #78violet sing on HELLCATS? For the answer check out this new interview with Aly Michalka. http://bit.ly/bkAYy2
- Wed (9/1):HBO renews HUNG for a third season. Drama series stars Thomas Jane, Jane Adams, Anne Heche.
- Wed (9/1): FOX picks up JAMIE FOXX PROJECT (working title), a half-hour sketch-comedy series produced by Jamie Foxx. Set to debut in 2010-2011 season.
- Check out the new promo for the season premiere of GLEE, embedded below.
Abe Fried-Tanzer is a recent graduate from New York University, where he majored in cinema studies and journalism. He makes it his priority each year to see every Oscar-nominated film and watch every new television pilot, and writes reviews and awards predictions on his personal movie and TV blogs.
