Join Post-Dispatch television critic Gail Pennington for a live discussion about everything TV-related.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 01:00 PM CDT
Gail: Hi, guys. Running a tad late today because of the rain and because the City of St. Louis has chosen to set its traffic lights on "alternate" -- that is, when I sit through a long red, the one a block ahead is green, until I move, then it's red. But you didn't show up for the "Ride Guys" chat, did you? You want to talk TV, so let's do it.
Mike: When is Burn Notice set to return?
Also, any new developments on Saving Grace? Is there another studio showing interest in continuing it?
Thanks!
Gail: The first two seasons of "Burn Notice" started in June, and that's what I'd expect for Season 3, too. Try "White Collar" in the meantime; it has a similar vibe. I like it a lot.
Nobody has ever expressed any interest in continuing "Saving Grace," and by now it would be much too late. I'm sure everybody involved has moved on.
wgmartin: Re your comment last week that Fox is replacing its entire Friday-night lineup with repeats: What chance do we have for getting the whole new season of "House", from the 2-hour season premiere episode up thru the latest new show, aired there? I haven't been able to watch *any* "House" so far this season, due to the massive Monday conflict of over-the-air shows.
Can you give us a specific address to e-mail that would reach somebody who actually has the authority to determine what will be aired that evening?
Either a couple Friday's of "House" marathons or one episode a week
would do.
Will
Gail: You're not going to be able to count on seeing all those episodes, although the two-hour season premiere is set for this Friday. The rerun plan only continues through November. Nobody at Fox is going to listen to your scheduling request; if they even read your email, they'd tell you to watch online. But if you ever want to email a network, go to the bottom of the website and look for a "Contact Us" link.
JimboM1391: How do you feel about the fake pregnancy storyline on Glee? I love the show except for that part - it does nothing for me. Plus, are we supposed to believe the HE really hasn't figured out that SHE isn't preggers? Maybe that part of the show will just disappear.
Gail: I don't nitpick "Glee"; I just sit back and enjoy it. Is this really a show you want to dissect for logic?
April Lindsey: Hey Gail!
Mad Men-so good! How could anyone not love Roger Sterling? Yes he's a bit of a prick, but he knows it and he compensates for it. He's just so, well, jazzy. Love learning more about him. He inherited the business and that explains why he's so spoiled. I just don't see the pull with Jane and why he loves her so. I was literally on the edge of my seat while Betty grilled Don-glad it's finally out. Also, where have I seen Don's mistress before? Was she on sliders?
Gail: What did you write in that made little rectangles instead of all your punctuation? I had to copy edit.
Appreciate your tribute to Roger; you always manage to put a unique spin on things. Last week's "Mad Men" episode was indeed riveting. Didn't you expect to see Miss Farrell knocking at the door during the Don-Betty confrontation?
As for Abigail Spencer -- she played Angela on something called "Angela's Eyes" (Lifetime maybe?) and before that was Becca on "All My Children," if that helps.