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Category Archives: Television
American Idol Thoughts
I did not watch the whole thing – I got home in time to see only a couple people. Katherine McPhee: horrible dress. Adorable hair. I hated how she stalked around the stage. It seemed totally random. She ignored Barry … Continue reading
American Idol thoughts
Ace: STINKS. Kelly: STINKS. Elliot: I love how much he loves Stevie. He’s got some great pipes that guy. What I like about him is his sincerity. He’s got a good voice, and I never feel like he’s up there … Continue reading
Thoughts on Bachelor Paris
I have not watched this show consistently. How can I? I’m too busy keeping up with the Olympics, Project Runway and Skating With Celebrities (I think Kristy Swanson is a homewrecker – and I hope she loses). But I’ve seen … Continue reading
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Sasha, Shizuka, and Irina
(Sounds kind of like an international law firm. “Sasha, Shizuka and Irina, how can I direct your call?”) Anyway – about last night I couldn’t say it better than Alex does. What a night!! I actually was rooting for Irina … Continue reading
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Giving Props To Scott Hamilton
When he’s not doing little skits, or prepared dialogue – and when he tells us what’s happening out on the ice, he really is fantastic. Also … you see the earlier skaters in the night, and you think: “Wow … … Continue reading
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Notes on Project Runway
— I loved how Kara’s design was kind of held back until we saw it on the runway. Because of Kara’s track record, I assumed it would not be good – but actually it was one of my favorites. She … Continue reading
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Notes on Project Runway
The designers had to design an ice-skating dress for the divine and fiery Miss Sasha Cohen. I LOVE that chick. I love ice skating. I know, I know … it’s not a sport … the judging sucks … but I … Continue reading
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Alex On the Golden Globes
Here is Alex’s re-cap of the Golden Globes. I loved this: Speaking of which, Queen Latifah looked terrific. For some reason though, with her in that couture ensemble, her hair slicked back, pulled, and 14 pieces attached, and 63 pounds … Continue reading
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Notes on Project Runway
First of all: the best way to watch this show is to have a huge feverish cell phone conversation about it with your friend Mitchell at every commercial break. Show stops, commercial starts. Phone rings. No hello, nothing like that. … Continue reading
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