Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for March 27-29

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I took an early look at the two-hour pilot of Sci Fi's new drama series Caprica, the prequel to Battlestar Galactica, which will be available as a DVD or digital download next month.

I also took an early look at the first few episodes of HBO's new drama series No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, spoke to Sci Fi Channel president Dave Howe about the channel's planned rebranding as Syfy, shared the fact that I was quoted in The New York Times, and reviewed the five-part Masterpiece Classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit.

And I discussed the latest episodes of ABC's Lost, FX's Damages, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, NBC's Chuck, and the season finale of HBO's Big Love.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• American Idol contestants keep getting criticized for their song choices, so Buzz whipped up a few guidelines to help the singers make their picks. (BuzzSugar)
• This week, Sandie found out just how crazy French TV is. (Daemon's TV)
• With the show coming back Tuesday, Scooter is hosting a My Boys Giveaway as well as a preview of the new season. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Is it Vance or is The Real World: Brooklyn actually watchable this year? 11 episodes in and Vance doesn't really feel compelled to smack anyone yet. Prank yes, smack no. (Tapeworthy)
• Marisa's not ashamed of her school girl crush on Demitri Martin. He can totally rock the neck brace. (TiFaux)
• Considering the casting of Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Matt thinks The Vampire Diaries will be as big as Twilight. Not that he's ever seen that movie. (TV Fanatic)
• This week, theTVaddict.com put together our ultimate guide to TV stars on Twitter (The TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for March 20-22

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I talked to Joss Whedon about his "Man on the Street" episode of FOX's Dollhouse, why Dollhouse seems to lack the funny, and whether he would be leaving television for good.

I offered an advance review of ABC's comedy series Better Off Ted, a sneak peak at the full third season premiere episode of Showtime's The Tudors, and a Talk Back for the premiere episode of NBC's Kings.

I shared news about Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman, Catherine Tate, and John Simm reportedly reprising their roles on David Tennant's final episode of Doctor Who, Heather Locklear turning down a role on the new Melrose Place, and CBS renewing The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men for multiple seasons, Sci Fi morphing into Syfy (and the true story behind the new name), David Chase developing a new mini-series for HBO, and Henry Rollins joining the cast of FX's Sons of Anarchy, among other things.

And I also discussed the latest episodes of ABC's Lost, NBC's 30 Rock, FX's Damages, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, and HBO's Big Love.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Some of the show descriptions in this quiz are real pilots, some I've made up. Take the quiz and see if you can spot the fake pilots! (BuzzSugar)
• GMMR asked if you were a network exec and could program TV for only one hour out of each day, what would the TV schedule look like? (Give Me My Remote)
• You know a show is going to be good when it manages to equally upset the liberal communists (who think the show pushes a Christian agenda) and the religious nutjobs (who think the show pushes a gay agenda). Scooter endorses Kings if only because they cast Mr. Boston in the lead role. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance is enjoying the shows no one is watching. Like newbies Kings and Better Off Ted or old faves Ugly Betty and Lost amongst many others. (Tapeworthy)
• Sara celebrated the fact that Chuck was back to wearing ascots on the latest episode of Gossip Girl. (TiFaux)
• Jennifer contemplated why Ugly Betty Suarez is such a man magnet. (Tube Talk)
• Steve got his hands on a copy of next week's Gossip Girl and recapped it for your spoilerly pleasure (TVFanatic)
• Ben celebrated the enws that BBC3 had bought the UK rights to the new murder mystery Harper's Island and took a look at it spin-off web series Harper's Globe. (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for March 13-15

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

Missing Lost this week? I might not have a new episode of the ABC drama to tide you over until your latest fix but I did offer video of my interviews with showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse and series stars Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, and Michael Emerson... along with a few spoilers.

This week, I also had advance reviews of ABC's Castle, the next two episodes of Gossip Girl, NBC's Kings and Chopping Block, as well as an exclusive interview with Big Love actress Mireille Enos, who plays Kathy and Jodean Marquart.

All this and discussions on the latest episodes of HBO's Big Love, NBC's Chuck, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, FX's Damages, and NBC's 30 Rock.

Plus, Televisionary's Twitter feed was named one of "20 Entertainment News Twitter Feeds Worth Following" by Business Insider.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• With news of Leighton Meester landing a film role, Buzz wondered which TV actors could shine on the big screen. (BuzzSugar)
• This week, Sandie shared the first pictures of Alex O'Loughlin in Criminal Minds (Daemon's TV)
• Yeah we have seen this story before, but Castle just may turn out to be watchable. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance is loving the new Degrassi kids, meanwhile, some of the old ones are going to Hollywood, while a few in real life are starring in a play in Toronto! (Tapeworthy)
• Although not usually one to pick a fight, Dan expressed some annoyance with the portrayal of gay folks on SNL and Bromance. (TiFaux)
• Jennifer pondered why there are no big stars on Dancing With the Stars and who will die on Smallville, while Ashley took a swing at TV's best musical moments(Tube Talk)
• Raoul talked to Kris and Amanda from The Amazing Race. (TV Filter)
• This week, we listed 5 reasons why KINGS could help rebuild NBC's empire (the TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for March 6-8

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I took another look back at the New Romantics era by taking a second look at BBC America's Ashes to Ashes, the sequel to Life on Mars, reviewed the first three episodes of Season Two of AMC's Breaking Bad, and offered an advance review of the start of Cycle 12 of the CW's America's Next Top Model.

I also discussed the latest episodes of ABC's Lost, Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica, FX's Damages, NBC's 30 Rock, HBO's Big Love, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, and NBC's Chuck.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz had a blast moderating the Chuck panel at WonderCon in San Francisco — check out her recap of the proceedings! (BuzzSugar)
• Is a "bad" U2 album still better than anything else on the radio? Scooter puts that theory to the test with the release of No Line on the Horizon. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance has his dukes claws up and is ready to totally defend The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick for dumping that harpy Melissa and getting back with Molly. Maybe it's a guy thing (and sees nothing wrong with it), but Vance is totally ready to take this outside. (Tapeworthy)
• Dan may have misgivings about musical comedy as a genre -- but even he is excited about the idea of Victor Garber and Kristin Chenoweth on the new show Glee. (TiFaux)
• Jennifer was shocked to see the huge ratings for Tom Selleck's TV movie and wondered why Magnum P.I. can't make it to the big screen. (Tube Talk)
• Matt's hidden camera inside the bedroom of Jennifer Love Hewitt proves she isn't actually knocked up - so there must be a little Ghost Whisperer in Melinda Gordan's future. (TV Fanatic)
• Special relationship or not, we Brits get to see Lost a week or so later than our cousins across the Pond. And so, better late than never, Ben tries to make sense of The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham. (TV Spy)
• Don't miss any of March Sweep's big TV events with our downloadable and printable March TV 2009 Calendar (The TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Feb. 20-22

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I explored the history of the Cylon race on Battlestar Galactica and offered up some theories about Daniel, The Colony, and Kara Thrace and spoke to Battlestar Galactica writer Ryan Mottesheard about the "No Exit"/Jean-Paul Sartre connection.

I also reviewed BBC America's new drama Mistresses and Starz's new comedy Party Down from Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas (and featuring more than a few familiar faces from Neptune).

All this and discussions on the latest episodes of ABC's Lost, FX's Damages, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, and NBC's Chuck. Plus, news about PaleyFest09 and a Talk Back for the Dollhouse series premiere on FOX, among other things.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Gossip Girl is a great guilty pleasure — but would you watch a real-life version? (BuzzSugar)
• This week, Sandie wished she knew how not to quit Heroes. (Daemon's TV)
• While some of us are big fans, this week we looked at why some people are just not that into Lost. (Give Me My Remote
• If you love(d) college, you want to check out this Asher Roth video and see if you can figure out which 90's Alt Rock song he samples. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance did some TV blog catch up and puts his two cents on American Idol, Lost and more. (Tapeworthy)
• The United States of Tara, and discussed his troubling infatuation with John Corbett. (TiFaux)
• This week, the TV Addict proved that he may have too much time on his hands by not only taking our favorite magazine, Entertainment Weekly to task for offering up their umpteenth TWILIGHT cover. But going one step further and designing a mock-up of what this week's cover could have looked like. (The TV Addict)
• Kate tried to decide which of the "real" housewives of NYC is the most recession-proof (TV Filter)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Feb. 13-15

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I reviewed the first few episodes of Joss Whedon's new FOX drama Dollhouse and talked to series lead Eliza Dushku.

I also offered an update on the Veronica Mars feature film, took an early look at the new opening credits for FOX's The Simpsons, reviewed PBS' Oliver Twist, recounted Timothy Spall's appearance last month at the TCA Winter Press Tour, and took a look behind the scenes at Chuck's next episode.

All this and discussions on the latest episodes of ABC's Lost, FX's Damages, Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, HBO's Big Love, and FOX's Fringe as well as news about Doctor Who in Dubai, Nichollette Sherdian leaving Desperate Housewives, Mark Valley getting cast in Human Target, PaleyFest09, and FX developing a pilot based on Brian Michael Bendis' Powers.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz threw caution (and logic) to the wind and made her picks for this year's American Idol top 12. (BuzzSugar)
• Scooter got so weak in the knees he could hardly speak after the premiere of Survivor: Tocantins. But he was able to string a few words together including predicting a winner. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• The smile and blond hair have a lot to do with it, but Vance still defends The Mentalist (with Simon Baker) is way more fun to watch than a procedural has any right to be. (Tapeworthy)
• This week, we offered up our take on the CHUCK and FRINGE Panels from last weekend's New York Comic Con (The TV Addict)
• Yeesh! Not even a decent Weekend Update could save a pretty dismal Bradley Cooper-hosted Saturday Night Live. (TiFaux)
• Kate and Raoul rounded up all of their remaining questions about Battlestar Galactica. (TV Filter)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Feb. 6-8

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I talked to Joss Whedon about Dollhouse, celebrated Televisionary's third birthday, broke stories about Christina Wayne quitting AMC and ABC cutting back Cupid's episodic order, and chatted with Fringe's Mark Valley.

I also reviewed the post-Super Bowl episode of The Office, discussed this week's episodes of Lost, FX's Damages, the 3D episode of Chuck, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, and 30 Rock's deliciously loopy "Generalissimo," and marveled at the latest installment of HBO's deliciously taut polygamist drama Big Love.

All this and news about HBO renewing Big Love for a fourth season, TNT renewing Leverage for a second season, ABC Family canceling Kyle XY, the CW bringing Reaper back earlier than expected, BBC America acquiring Being Human, Survivors, and Season Three of Primeval, Caprica, the Dollgrind ad on FOX, Flight of the Conchords, and Torchwood.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz wondered what's been driving viewers away from Ugly Betty this year. (BuzzSugar)
• Rae's got Lost fever – kinda like the Island sickness sans the bloody nose and inevitable death – and is proud of her new theory about the lack of successful pregnancies on the island. (RTVW Online)
• Most will think that I Love Money is either the downfall of Western Civilization or the greatest thing on television. Of course it just may be both. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Now that the spoilers are out, Vance handicaps the alleged Top 36 American Idols and needs help making his picks for an Idol pool! (Tapeworthy)
• Scrubs has its faults, we all know this, but Jesse decided that people should give it a little more credit than it gets. (TiFaux)
• This week, theTVaddict.com posted a handy-dandy downloadable and printable calendar with all of your must-see February TV premieres and events. (the TV Addict)
• Heather got her mitts on an Eli Stone goodie bag from her friends at the UK's Sci-Fi channel and, generous soul she is, decided to give it away. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning it is answer one ridiculously easy question… (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I took an early look at next week's episode of NBC's Chuck, presented in box-busting 3D and an early look at the latest episode of Damages, reviewed TNT's new drama series Trust Me and the second season of BBC America's culinary competition series Last Restaurant Standing.

I also discussed the latest episodes of ABC's Lost, Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica, HBO's Big Love, BBC America's Last Restaurant Standing, FX's Damages, and wondered why Fringe's Astrid still hadn't gotten some needed character development.

All this and news about FOX ordering a pilot for a US adaptation of Absolutely Fabulous, BBC America bringing Torchwood to New York Comic-Con, ABC ordering a pilot for a remake of classic sci-fi series V, Lauren Graham's new comedy pilot getting a pickup, and Gordon Ramsay cooking live on the air at FOX.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• With tons of pilots in the works for next Fall, Buzz wondered if you could tell the real ones from the fakes. (BuzzSugar)
• Jody and Rae try to make some sense of what's happening on Lost with another edition of She Said, She Said. (RTVW Online)
• Since Ed was one of the best shows in recent memory, it is hard not to trust Tom Cavanagh in Trust Me. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance discusses Degrassi:TNG, Lie To Me, Bones, Scrubs and Lost this week. (Tapeworthy)
• Who's the next to die on Battlestar Galactica? Dan made a graph to help try to figure it out. (TiFaux)
• This week, the TV Addicted posted our exclusive interview with BUFFY/ANGEL/DOLLHOUSE mastermind Joss Whedon. (The TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Jan. 23 - 25

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This week, I took an early look at the third episode of Season Five of Lost ("Jughead") and hinted at some surprising twists to come!

I also had comments from Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse about Season Five of Lost and Team Darlton's spoiler-laden thoughts about the first two installments. (Along with my own theories and feelings about the two-hour premiere.)

I shared news about Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman) joining the cast of the Doctor Who Easter Special ("Planet of the Dead") and gave her my approval as the possible companion for the Eleventh Doctor next year. And recounted the recent press call with Battlestar Galactica executive producer Ronald D. Moore and the actor playing the Final Cylon.

Also, I discussed the latest installments of HBO's Big Love, FX's Damages, and Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica, reviewed FOX's midseason entry Lie to Me, and previewed the week's episode of Fringe, the first installment of 2009.

All this and news about Mad Men's Matthew Weiner regotiating his contract to stay on for Season Three, Dominic Monaghan on NBC's Chuck, Michel Gondry directing an episode of HBO's Flight of the Conchords, and more.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz wrapped up her stay at TCA by offering up some awards for the best, worst, and most awkward moments from her time in LA. (BuzzSugar)
• Sandie thinks Legend of the Seeker is the Best Show You're Not Watching (Daemon's TV)
• Rae's favorite dance show, America's Best Dance Crew, is back and she's breaking down what she thought of this week's performances. (RTVW Online)
• Lost is back and so is Scooter's knit-picking of the show. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance shows some love for Privileged and Lost. (Tapeworthy)
• In this week's Gossip Girl recap, Sara draws some comparisons to Saved By The Bell and 90210. (TiFaux)
• This week, the TV Addict revealed why we digg Jimmy Fallon (The TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Jan. 16-18

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I posted an advance review of the Season Three premiere of Skins and interviewed series co-creator Jamie Brittain, posted a spoiler-free review of the season premiere of Battlestar Galactica (and then later discussed the revelations at length), reviewed the first four episodes of Season Two of Showtime's Secret Diary of a Call Girl, reviewed the first three episodes of Flight of the Conchords and interviewed the series' Kristen Schaal (a.k.a. Mel), shared an exclusive statement from Virtuality co-writer Michael Taylor about the FOX pilot project, and reviewed the third season of BBC America's Gordon Ramsay's F Word.

I also reported from the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour where ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson didn't give us any news on when they might be airing Pushing Daisies or Dirty Sexy Money, recounted Kevin Reilly's executive Q&A and news about Prison Break ending, recounted all the news coming out of NBC's announcements (including renewals for 30 Rock and The Office and casting for Chuck), shared news about CW's planned Gossip Girl spin-off, and recapped the discussion among the creators and stars of HBO's Big Love.

And I also discussed the latest episodes of 30 Rock and The Office and Damages, reviewed the Skins Volume 1 DVD, and reacted to the Golden Globes winners and losers,

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• From the Gossip Girl spinoff to Chuck's dad to the rise of Adrianna on 90210, Buzz scooped up some news at the TCA press tour. (BuzzSugar)
• Sandie watched for the first time and fell in love with The Biggest Loser. (Daemon's TV)
• Scooter sits down with John Lehr to talk 10 Items of Less and what it was like to host I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! And for those that hate reading, the interview is presented in pristine video format. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Despite some flaws and some overly Diablo Cody-speak, Vance really enjoyed Toni Collette's new show The United States of Tara and can attest that the episodes get better from there. (Tapeworthy)
• Marisa had long since given up on The Real World, too, but the show's new setting of Brooklyn lured her back. This week she compares the MTV BK with the real thing. (TiFaux)
• Heather got to sit on a darkened screening room and watch the first two episodes of the fifth season of Lost and mighty fine she says they were, too... (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Jan. 9-11

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I offered advance reviews of the first two episodes of Season Five of Lost (and nearly passed out from excitement) and the first four episodes of Showtime's new dark comedy series The United States of Tara, as well as offered up my list of what I'll be watching this spring and discussed the casting of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who.

I also posted my reviews of the well lush Gavin & Stacey and Doctor Who Christmas specials and my interview with Damages creators Glenn Kessler, Todd Kessler, and Daniel Zelman and series lead Glenn Close, broke down the clues in the second season premiere of FX's Damages, discussed the latest episodes of 30 Rock, and expressed my excitement that BBC America is launching the second season of Last Restaurant Standing later this month.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• With a ton of reasons to watch TV this month, Buzz picked her 12 favorites. (BuzzSugar)
• Remember the awesomeness of Sports Night? GMMR's Take 5 looks back at the five best episodes of this fantastic show. (Give Me My Remote)
• After watching Confessions of a Teen Idol, a part of Scooter's soul died. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance put Friday Night Lights at the top of his Best of Television for 2008 list! (Tapeworthy)
• Ed Westwick's eyebrows? Heidi Klum's legs? Vote on which TV body part gave the best peformance in 2008! (TiFaux)
• The TV Addict previewed the new season of 24 with none other than Jack Bauer himself, Kiefer Sutherland (The TV Addict)
• Jennifer celebrated the return of Scrubs, but didn’t realize she’d require a box of Kleenex. (Tube Talk)
• Raoul was shocked --shocked!-- that True Beauty sucked. (TV Filter)
• Heather went searching for Easter eggs at Ajira Airlines (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Dec. 19-21

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I once again took a look into the future, offering advance reviews of Season Three of HBO's Big Love, the Skins second season season finale on BBC America, and a controversial advance review of Chuck's "Chuck Versus Santa Claus" (as well as a post-air discussion of the episode itself).

All this as well as discussions on the second season premiere of HBO's Flight of the Conchords, the latest episodes of Pushing Daisies and Top Chef, news about Life on Mars sequel Ashes to Ashes finally coming to the States, Battlestar Galactica webisodes, Jack Black guest-starring on The Office, and the fantastic lack of Aaron Rose on Gossip Girl in the New Year.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz reflected on the year Grey's Anatomy went totally crazy. (BuzzSugar)
• This week Team GMMR shared our TV on DVD wish list. What's TV series are on your list? Here's to hoping Santa likes TV as much as the rest of us. (Give Me My Remote)
• Every day from now until the end of the year Scooter is unveiling a new Best of 2008 list. And in spirit of the holidays, Scooter is giving away a couple of of iTunes or Amazon gift cards to mark the occasion. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Which EW 2008 Pop Culture moment photo, recreated by the gang at How I Met Your Mother, do you love best? Vance wants you to vote on it! Vance thinks it's a toss up between the Michael Phelps Olympics one and The Jonas Brothers one. Either way, Neil Patrick Harris is hot. (Tapeworthy)
• Amy Poehler's send-off on Saturday Night Live was bittersweet -- Jesse was sad to see her go, but glad that she left on what could be the best episode of the season thus far! (TiFaux)
• Heather and Ben warmed up for the final run of Battlestar Galactica and got quite excited about the new webisodes (TV Spy)
• This week, the TV Addict poked fun at NBC's latest attempt to cut costs. (The TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Dec. 12-14

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This week, I was all about looking forward, with advance reviews of Season Two of FX's Damages and the pilot script for ABC's Flash Forward, which could just be the next Lost.

I was also excited about ABC developing a television series based on DC Comics' Fables and that the right team won the latest edition of The Amazing Race, baffled about NBC's decision to give the 10 pm weeknight timeslot to Jay Leno, and happy that Bryan Fuller would get a chance in post to add an appropriate ending to Pushing Daisies. And I criticized the Hollywood Foreign Press for omitting Lost from its picks for Golden Globe nominees.

All this and discussions about the latest episodes of Gossip Girl, Chuck, Pushing Daisies, and 30 Rock.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz went looking for opinions about the best underappreciated TV gem of '08. (BuzzSugar)
• In the latest installment of Take 5, GMMR looked back at the top 5 episodes of Veronica Mars. (Give Me My Remote)
• Rae takes a look at one of the shows she's been anticipating for months, TNT's new series Leverage. (RTVW Online)
• In a year when some of the most inept executives in America got the ax, one man looks to carry the mantel into 2009, and he is scheduling what you watch on your television, well, by his track record you are avoiding them. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance checks out Toronto's cast for the play Dog Sees God which happens to look a lot like Degrassi: The Next Generation (Marco! Craig! Jay! Jane!). (Tapeworthy)
• Holy affluent teen drama! This week Gossip Girl featured a funeral, a wedding and a Blair/Chuck meltdown. (TiFaux)
• With the shocking announcement by NBC that Jay Leno will be sticking with the network, theTVaddict.com put together a list of Winners & Losers (The TV Addict)
• Raoul talked to the winners of The Amazing Race. (TV Filter)
• Suffering with an almighty pre-Christmas hangover, TV Spy was, to its shame, a blog of few words, as it looked forward to the new series of Flight of the Conchords and Battlestar Galactica. (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Dec. 5-7

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This week, I took a look back at those five suggestions to improve Fringe that I made in October to see if the writers had addressed any of them since then.

I also posted advance reviews up of TNT's Leverage and BBC America's bittersweet Gavin & Stacey season finale, as well as my thoughts on this week's installments of Chuck, Pushing Daisies, 30 Rock,and Top Chef: New York.

All this plus news about the first footage from Season Five of ABC's Lost, CW developing a spin-off of Gossip Girl, Bryan Fuller heading back to Heroes and Mad Men's John Hamm heading to 30 Rock, NBC's midseason lineup (including less Knight Rider!), delays with that planned Veronica Mars feature film, and Sci Fi ordering BSG spin-off Caprica to series.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz suggested a few possible scenarios for the Gossip Girl spinoff. (BuzzSugar)
• Sandie shared an interview with Samuel Baum, creator and executive producer of Fox's upcoming new series, Lie to Me (Daemon's TV)
• GMMR shared some news and pics from her recent visit to the set of Privileged. (Give Me My Remote)
• The holiday season has arrived and with it a brand new TV Advent Calendar including our favorite advent "treat" this week... How to make a holiday work wheel à la The OC and Seth Cohen's Chrismakkuh Work Wheel. (RTVW Online)
• Scooter unveils his upcoming holiday schedule of Best of the Year list and how you can participate in crafting one and win iTunes/Amazon gift cards in the process. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance fell behind in TV blogging November sweeps so did a little blogging cleaning up on over a dozen shows. (Tapeworthy)
• Our national nightmare came and went. Dan evaluated Rosie's debacle of a variety show. (TiFaux)
• Jennifer begged Shonda Rhimes to stop the Izzie madness on Grey's Anatomy. (Tube Talk)
• TV Spy got a bit bogged down making the huge Christmas double issue of TV & Satellite Week. But somehow, amid all the madness and mince pies, Ben and Gareth found time to ponder Heroes: The Eclipse Pt2, and reckoned they spotted some definite signs of improvement. Phew! (TV Spy)
• This week, the TV Addict got an exclusive update on the status of the VERONICA MARS Movie from Papa Mars himself, Enrico Colantoni. (The TV Addict)
• Kate was a little sad to see Stylista's surgically enhanced little fashion urchin get the boot. (TV Filter)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Nov. 21-23

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

This week, I took an advance look at the Doctor Who: Complete Series Four DVD which came out earlier this week, offered an early look at a potential ABC midseason schedule.

I was terribly depressed by ABC's decision to axe Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money, and Eli Stone but was cheered up slightly by new promos for HBO's Flight of the Conchords, ABC's Lost, and HBO's Big Love. And I offered takes on this week's installments of Chuck, Pushing Daisies, Top Chef, and 30 Rock, among others.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• This week, the TV Addict revealed why we're not worried about DOLLHOUSE's Friday Night timeslot. (The TV Addict)
• From Turtle on Entourage to Thirteen on House, Buzz rounded up some of her favorite nicknamed TV characters. (BuzzSugar)
• A hodge podge of stuff ranging on how to win an autograph DVD of Chuck Season One, to a promo for 25 Days of Christmas, and where to find cheap TV DVD's for those on your Christmas list you don't want to spend a lot on but you want them to think you spent a lot on them. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance loves Bobby Cannavale but isn't quite sure if he'll make a good Cupid yet after seeing the preview. (Tapeworthy)
• I'm in ur hospital, sleepin' with ur interns! Dan continued his trend of ridiculing Grey's Anatomy with a new batch of LOLGrey's (TiFaux).
• Jennifer returned from maternity leave to chat with Rosie O’Donnell about her new variety show, Nip/Tuck, and The View and received a strike notice from her DVR. (Tube Talk)
• Kate kinda hated herself for continuing to watch Stylista. But holy crap was this week's episode compelling! (TV Filter)
• Heather had a longish chat with 24: Redemption's Robert Carlyle and, incredibly, managed to avoid once mentioning Hamish Macbeth! (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Nov. 14-16

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This week, I interviewed Chris Lilley, the creator/writer/star of HBO's new comedy series Summer Heights High, about what it's like to play Jonah Takalua, what's next for him and the characters, and those rumors that he refused to sell the format rights for Summer Heights High.

I also offered up my thoughts on what appeared to be a strangely controversial episode of Chuck, wrote an advance review of the season premiere of Bravo's Top Chef as well as a detailed deconstruction of the episode, announced the cast of characters for Season Three of Skins, and shared my joyous enthusiasm for the return of FX's Damages, among other things.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• From the curmudgeons at House to the sex-crazed residents of Grey's Anatomy, which medical show's staff would you most want treating you? (BuzzSugar)
• This week, Sandie came up with a cool Twilight TV series: The Cullens. (Daemon's TV)
• Looking for happy thoughts to hold of the grey and dreary days of winter, Jody came up with a list of her Top 5 Happy TV Moments like Buffy not letting The First keep her down in "Chosen" or the series premiere of Lost. (RTVW)
• If it wrong for an old dude to like the new Taylor Swift album Fearless, Scooter doesn't want to run into Chris Hansen anytime soon. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• The set ups are getting a bit obvious but Vance still likes Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters and Degrassi:TNG (Tapeworthy)
• The TiFaux gang bid adieu to Total Request Live (and, in a way, their youths) by each giving their top five videos ever. (TiFaux)
• This week, theTVaddict.com used Twitter to snag an interview with UGLY BETTY's David Blue (Cliff St. Paul) [The TV Addict]
• Kate talked to Tom and Padma from Top Chef (TV Filter)
• Heather got to see a sneaky preview of 24: Redemption. Her verdict? “Jack-tastic”, whatever that means… (TV Spy)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Nov. 7-9

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This week, I offered up some tantalizing spoilers as I took an advance look at the next three episodes of NBC's Chuck, including Monday's episode, which is the best of the series to date. I also waxed ecstatic about HBO's latest comedy offering, Australian comedy series Summer Heights High (which I've now seen twice in full), announced the return date for ABC's Lost, and discussed FOX's decision to stick Joss Whedon's Dollhouse in a Friday night timeslot.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• Buzz rounded up some of her favorite TV production company logos and slogans, like "Bad Robot" and "Sit, Ubu, Sit." (BuzzSugar)
• Sandie shared some pictures from her set visit of The Starter Wife. (Daemon's TV)
• Rae took an early look at TNT's The Librarian 3: Curse of the Judas Chalice. (RTVW)
• Scooter takes a look back at the first season of Raising the Bar, or as he likes to call it, The Zach Morris and His Hair Hour. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance wrote some limerick reviews about Ugly Betty, 30 Rock, The Office, Bones, Grey's Anatomy, Survivor and more, just because he felt like it. (Tapeworthy)
• How was your election night? Dan mainly focused on Anderson Cooper, the fancy electronic maps on CNN and those crazy holograms that Wolf Blitzer was talking to. (TiFaux)
• This week, the TV Addict interviewed newest TERMINATOR cast member and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA fan favorite Stephanie Jacobsen (The TV Addict)
• Kate interviewed Megan, Stylista's villain, and was surprised by how down-to-Earth she was about the whole reality star thing. (TV Filter)
• Who would win in a fight between Heroes and Smallville? With apologies to Harry Hill, there’s only one way to find out… It’s the Heroes vs Smallville superheroes trump cards smackdown! [TV Spy]

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Oct. 31-Nov. 2

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This week, I was absolutely gutted by David Tennant's decision to leave Doctor Who at the end of 2009 and came up with some suggestions as to who could succeed Tennant as the Eleventh Doctor.

I also chastised the writers of NBC's The Office for a truly lackluster episode that made me want to rip out my own hair and sadly wasted the potential for a bittersweet departure of temporary cast member Amy Ryan, waxed lyrical about the fantastic third season premiere of 30 Rock, reviewed the DVD release of The 4400: The Complete Series, and was utterly charmed once again by Chuck.

All that and my thoughts about the awe-inspiring second season finale of AMC's Mad Men.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• There have been so many Grey's Anatomy hookups and romances over the years, it's hard to keep count. Which is your all-time favorite? (BuzzSugar)
• This week, Sandie shared an interview with Reggie Austin from The Starter Wife. (Daemon's TV)
• Every week Scooter goes over the best of the best like the Best Quote, a free download, one thing you should not miss in the upcoming week, and for the dudes out there, a Gratuitous Token Hot Chick Picture of the Week. You're welcome. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• A longtime friend of Vance's wrote this past week's The Office episode and Vance gives it a totally unbiased review. (Tapeworthy)
• On the topic of Gossip Girl, Sara thinks that Chuck's a bore, Nate's a dim bulb and Dan and Serena keep having the same conversations over and over! (TiFaux)
• This week, the TV Addict took a brief look at LIFE ON MARS (The TV Addict)
• What can be done to save Heroes? TV Spy’s answer to Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, Ben and Gareth, have the answers! (TV Spy)
• Kate loved the second episode of Stylista even more than the first one! (TV Filter)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Oct. 24-26

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This week, I once again fell under the spell of Pushing Daisies and its goose down goodness, but wished that more people were actually tuning in to watch this winsome series before it gets prematurely culled by ABC. I also genuinely enjoyed this past week's episode of The Office (sadly, a more and more rare feat), took a look at the promo for Season Five of Lost, reviewed the upcoming DVD release for Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest, and offered my thoughts on the penultimate episode of Mad Men (for this season, anyway) and the latest kick-ass installment of Chuck.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• How better to gear up for the US presidential election than with a West Wing quiz? (BuzzSugar)
• This week, Sandie shared an interview with Daniel Gerroll from The Starter Wife (Daemon's TV)
• The return of Roy (ok really David Denman) on The Office made GMMR very happy. As did Kristin Chenoweth's gut busting prank on Ellen (Give Me My Remote)
• Disappointed by the lack of a good directory of online web series, Rae wants to know what you're web series you're watching. (RTVW)
• Ladies and gentlemen, the easiest review ever in the history of the world: Black Ice by AC/DC. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• Vance is totally sweet on the Top 16 dancers on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Plus appearances by Benji Schwimmer and High School Musical director Kenny Ortega! (Tapeworthy)
• Not watching Friday Night Lights so far this season? Well, Sara has a bit of a recap for all you stragglers. (TiFaux)
• Coming to you all the way from foggy ol’ London town, Ben and Gareth dip their bread soldiers into the hard-boiled Curate’s egg that is Heroes, only, again, to find they are left with more questions than answers. (TV Spy)
• The TV Addict took a closer look at Simon Baker and THE MENTALIST (The TV Addict)

Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for Oct. 17-19

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This week, I took an advance look at the first two episodes of 30 Rock's upcoming third season (including the Oprah-centric second episode) and offered five suggestions on how to improve Fringe.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...

• In light of David E. Kelley's new NBC project, Buzz is taking votes for the best Kelley series of all time. (BuzzSugar)
• GMMR readers chime in on their favorite episodes of The West Wing for our new segment - Take 5 - which takes a look back at our favorite shows of yesteryear. (Give Me My Remote)
• Marcia considered some of the most successful TV-to-film transitions. Not on the list: David Caruso. (Pop Vultures)
• She might be the only person still watching ER but, after the way she cried her way through the end of this week's episode, Rae had to take moment to say farewell to Abby. (RTVW)
• Scooter watches Rock of Love Girls: Charm School so you don't have to. You're welcome. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
• It was Canadian Thanksgiving last week and Vance had a lot to be thankful for, including Friday Night Lights, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Burn Notice, Greek, The Office, How I Met Your Mother and many more! (Tapeworthy)
• Dan found a show you most definitely aren't watching. The internet cooking show Cooking With Dog mixes the art of Japanese cuisine with gimmicky kitsch, resulting in a hypnotically pleasing canine cooking show. (TiFaux)
• The TV Addict offered up a closer look at some HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER clues that you may have missed [The TV Addict]
• Kate became fascinated with Valentine, because it's pretty much the worst show ever made. (TV Filter)