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Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (August 28 - September 3, 2011)

Abe Fried-Tanzer - September 4, 2011

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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 – "Burning Down the House" (8/28/11)



Sookie inadvertently uses her powers and breaks the spell on Eric, bringing the old him back. Bill prepares to storm Moon Goddess and kill Marnie, even though Tara and the others are trapped inside. Jesus tries to communicate with Marnie, only to learn that she shares Antonia's feelings and plans. Alcide and Sam fail to save Tommy's life. Marcus bonds with Debbie. Terry whips Andy into shape.


Next new episode: Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO.


 

WEEDS – "System Overhead" (8/29/11)


Silas goes to talk to Emma, but Andy takes matters into his own hands since he is upset about his bike business. Foster leaves town and invites Nancy to join him. Nancy has an enlightening conversation with Detective Ouellette. Doug realizes that his problems with the SEC are far from over with the arrival of a new female agent. Nancy and Silas both come up with solutions to the Pouncy House problem, unaware of each other's efforts.


Next new episode: Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on Showtime.


 

 

 

TV Web-bits From Last Week

  • AolTV invites you to Meet the Fresh Faces of Fall TV.
  • The Telefile applauds the Top 10 Hardest Working Characters on Summer TV.
  • AolTV looks at Sarah Michelle Gellar Doubles Your Pleasure: When Actresses Tackle Dual Roles.
  • The TV Addict reveals 5 Things You Didn't Know About ROYAL PAINS Star Paulo Costanzo.
  • AolTV spotlights 5 DC Comics Characters That Could Be Awesome on the Small Screen.
  • The Telefile suggests Other Networks That Need Live Topical Talk Shows.
  • Television Without Pity recaps PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: Best Moments So Far.
  • AolTV recommends Catching Up with THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: 5 Essential Episodes.
  • Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
    • Good Night Nurse....TNT cancels medical drama HAWTHORNE starring Jada Pinkett Smith after 3 season. About series: http://bit.ly/b7bsLz
    • Marathon Madness Has Begun! Complete guide/schedule of 265 TV Series & Movie Marathons for Labor Day Weekend. http://bit.ly/qxkiry
    • Mark your calendars: LATE NIGHT W/ JIMMY FALLON guests Monday, Sept. 12 Sarah Michelle Gellar #Ringer, Alexander Skarsgard #TrueBlood
    • In honor of 10th anniversary of 9/11news anchor @DanRatherReport will air special DAN RATHER REMEMBERS on @HDNet Sun. Sept. 11 at 8pm
    • On Sept. 6 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE will pay homage to Uncle Frank by highlighting his comedy pieces, interviews and visit from friend Don Rickles.
    • Big Woohoo! SHOWTIME has picked up a third season of #TheBigC starring Laura Linney, Oliver Platt. About series. bitly.com/aUUktB
    • AMC orders 6 one hr. episodes Kevin Smith reality series SECRET STASH Follows his iconic neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture.
    • AMC orders reality series JJK SECURITY for 8 half hour. episodes. Follows a family-owned private security co. located in rural Georgia.
    • Hey #TheWalkingDead fans...Season 2 premiere expanded to 90 minutes airing Sunday, Oct. 16 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/dbQFn0
    • CBS Sports and #PGA TOUR extend broadcast deal. Current deal runs through 2012, new 9-year agreement will extend from 2013 - 2021 season.
    • Bruce Feldman leaves ESPN for CBS. In addition to writing for CBSSports.com he'lll report on college football across multiple CBS platforms
    • On TCM (Sept.7) @Cher guest programmer introducing 4 of her fave films: Follow the Fleet, Hobson’s Choice, The Big Street, Lady of Burlesque
    • Courtney Cox guest stars on Showtime's #WebTherapy starring @LisaKudrow on Tues. Sept. 6 at 11pm. About series: http://bit.ly/oVWfd1
    • The Walt Disney Co. Turkey to produce local production of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES to be known as “Umutsuz Ev Kadinla" to air on Kanal D.
    • Cast new season #TheAmazingRace includes SURVIVOR winners Ethan Zohn, Jenna Morasca. Premieres CBS Sept. 25 at 8pm. http://bit.ly/cbNZuF
    • Tom Berenger, Powers Boothe, Mare Winningham join Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton in cast History Channel miniseries THE HATFIELDS and McCOYS.
    • Just released...brand new promos for the Comedy Central ROAST OF CHARLIE SHEEN. Go: http://bit.ly/pIT7sp and http://bit.ly/njCHKn
    • More #DWTS cast announced: Nancy Grace, Hope Solo, Rob Kardashian, Chaz Bono, JR Martinez, Elisabetta Canalis. Returns Sept. 19 on ABC.
    • First group #DWTS cast announced: Ricki Lake, Carson Kressley, Ron Artest, Kristin Cavallari, David Arquette, Chynna Phillips. More later.
    • The 2011 WMAs scored MTV's biggest audience in the network's history with a record-breaking 12.4 million total viewers. #IWasNotOneOfThem
    • Chad Michael Murray (@ChadMMurray) will make a guest appearance as Lucas Scott during final season #OneTreeHill. http://bit.ly/o9Onwf
    • Roast of Charlie Sheen roasters: Anthony Jeselnik, Harvey Levin, Steve-O, Jeffrey Ross, Mike Tyson. Airs @ComedyCentral Sept. 19 @ 10pm
    • Disney Channel orders 3rd season GOOD LUCK CHARLIE w/ Bridgit Mendler, @jason_s_dolley, @bradley_s_perry. About: http://bit.ly/qorThF
    • BBC America and Logo join to produce 3 new ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS specials w/ Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley. About: http://bit.ly/qhpW1Y

     

     

    Check out the awesome new trailer for season four of SONS OF ANARCHY, which premieres Tuesday night at 10pm, 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 at Movies with Abe and TV with Abe.