Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts

Monday, December 22, 2008

Happy Holidays From Everyone at TheTwoCents!


'Twas the days around Christmas, when all through Tee Vee

Not a new show was airing, not even Big Bang Theory;

The recaps were done by the writers with care,

In hopes that readers’ comments soon would be there;

The reviewers were finished, all done for the year,

While memories of The Office and NCIS whispered in their ear;

And editors on break, and KP feeling fine,

Had just closed up the site till 2000 and 9,

Soon out on the tube come new shows galore,

Like Damages, Idol and of course 24.

Old shows return like Heroes and Betty and Fringe,

Even 90210 will return, I say with a cringe.

The exit of Gil will cause some to cry

As William Peterson will soon leave CSI,

But fear not loyal fans hoping for a heavy acting fix,

Lawrence Fishburn will be taking over, he was in the Matrix.

With writing that comes, so lively and quick,

Grey’s and The Closer can be your 2009 pick.

Some shows are gone, as quickly as they came,

And while missing some, we can call them by name;

"Bye, Valentine! Bye, Easy Money! Bye, Enemy - My Own Worst!

Bye, Dirty Sexy Money! Bye, Eli Stone! Bye, Do Not Disturb – you were the first!

To the bottom of the ratings! It was a great fall!

Now go away! go away! go away all!"

As Shatner closed the doors at the firm on Boston Legal,

Survivorman also sailed away like the flight of an Eagle,

ER leaves us soon, leaving 10pm on NBC at bay,

But the peacock isn’t worried, they just signed up Jay.

ABC feels that no matter the cost,

Viewers will soon tune in to watch the new season of Lost.

Our staff at TheTwoCents thank you for reading,

Our requests for comments, you’ve all been heeding.

So we all exclaim, as we temporarily shut down our site,

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."




(thanks to Jeff L and Lynn for the graphics!)

Saturday, November 1, 2008

TheTwoCents 2008 Holiday Special Guide

It's that time of year again! Huge balloons going down Manhattan streets, a glowing red nose, a magic hat, a Red Rider BB Gun, angels and a whole lot of white beards.

The Holiday Special Season is upon us! As info comes out about air dates, networks and the such, we will update this post. Simply click on that colorful Holiday Guide button on the right hand menu and you'll go right to this post from now all the way till Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest count down to 2009.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

ABC Loves Halloween

Tonight ABC will air "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" at 8pm EST.

Also, ABC.com is providing viewers with online video costume tips to look like characters from their favorite ABC series.

Do you feel a flashback coming on? Want to get in touch with your inner tough guy? Then check out ABC.com’s online video tips on how to transform yourself into the likes of Ray Carling, the ‘70s no-nonsense NY detective from the 125th precinct, or if it’s more of a domestic goddess vibe you’re feeling, learn how to become Bree Van de Kamp, the always proper and perfectly coiffed housewife from Wisteria Lane.

New video costume tips for other ABC characters will be posted daily at www.abc.com through Halloween.

[photo: ABC.com]

Monday, May 26, 2008

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy New Year!


All the best from the staff of TheTwoCents in the New Year!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

TwoCents & Five Questions With...

... Ryan Seacrest, Television Host

You've heard him host the top 40 on the radio. You've seen him host American Idol. You've seen him host the Emmy Awards. You've seen him co-host ABC's Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve.

And now Ryan Seacrest, the man with 1000 jobs, found a few minutes to talk with TheTwoCents to chat about American Idol and New Years Rockin' Eve.

Enjoy!

TwoCents: Hey, Ryan. How are you doing?
Ryan Seacrest: Good man, how are you?
TwoCents: Good thanks.

TwoCents: Everyone grew up watching Dick Clark on Rockin’ Eve and then you get asked to kind of fill in and go co-host with him. What were some of your memories watching it growing up?
RS: I could never figure out why he wore those obnoxious headphones. But now, I know. Because you can’t hear yourself think in the middle of Times Square. I used to look forward to that night. It was, you know, the biggest party of the year. And no matter where you were, if you were at home or you were out at a party somewhere, it just made you feel that you were a part of that event in Times Square. And I think that’s what he did so brilliantly for so many years. He still does it. He makes us feel like we are there, like we are connected to the million people in Times Square.

TwoCents: What were some of your best memories since you’ve been able to be a part of it?
RS: Since I’ve come on board I think that we’ve added more fun and energy to this show with these live performances in the middle of Times Square. So, you’ve got the event, the action, the backdrop, the ball, and, now, some of the biggest stars each and every year performing live.

TC: American Idol is a piece of Americana and Ryan, you were with American Idol when it started. Was there a time, when the show started, when you really kind of looked around and said, “Wow! I’m a part of this”?
RS: I think there was, to be honest with you, there was a fear when I first started the show because it had been a hit in Europe but we didn’t quite know what it was really going to evolve into in the US. And I did everything that I was told to do and, you know, I hosted the show more of like a robot than actually a host.

What I realized, after the show was on for a season, was that, you’ve got to just watch what’s happening in that arena, listen to what everybody’s saying, and react. And that is how, you now, I try and lead the show. But preparing too much, to be honest with you, and planning for a show like that doesn’t help. You’ve got to be able to react.

TC: Is it the same for Rockin' Eve?
RS: It’s like a sporting event in Times Square. You’ve got to be able to react like it’s a sporting event. That’s one of the things that I’ve learned.

TC: Great. Thanks for your time.
RS: Thank you.

We can't thank Ryan Seacrest enough for spending some time with us during this busy time of year. You can catch him with Dick Clark on ABC on New Years Eve starting at 10pm and American Idol kicks off on FOX on Tuesday January 15, 2008.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

News Year Eve TV Programming

We all need to keep our dates open for our favorite New Years Eve Specials, now don't we?

So, we here at TheTwoCents are more than happy to spread the New Years love! Here's what we have so far! If you don't see a favorite of your here, shoot us an email and we'll try to find when it's on for you!

Monday, December 31st
10:00PM (ABC)
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve"

For the 36th consecutive year, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” will lead America into the New Year when Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest host. The American tradition of Dick Clark counting down to midnight will once again take place during the three-and-a-half hours of specials from Times Square in New York City. This year will include special performances from both New York and Hollywood. Additionally Marysol Castro, “Good Morning America Weekend’s” weather and features correspondent, will return to report on other happenings in and around New York City.

11:00PM (FOX)
"New Year's Eve Live"

Join the celebration live from New York City’s Times Square as Cat Deeley counts down to 2008 on FOX. Deeley, reprising her role as host, will take a look back at the year’s most memorable moments in pop culture and introduce live performances by some of the year’s hottest musical artists. During the broadcast, TALKSHOW host Spike Feresten will report from the heart of Times Square to conduct his signature “man-on-the-street” interviews with partygoers. As 2007 comes to a close, Deeley and Feresten will bring in the New Year as the world-famous New Year’s Eve ball makes its descent into Times Square .

11:35PM (NBC)
"NBC's New Year's Eve With Carson Daly"

Carson Daly will be on the east coast this holiday season when he and "Last Call" executive producer David Friedman produce "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" live from Times Square in New York City. Expanding on the success of last year's music-filled event, this year's celebration will begin at 11:35 pm (EST) and ring in 2008 with performances by Grammy winning artist Lenny Kravitz, among others.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008
11:00AM (HGTV)
"Tournament of Roses Parade"

The other networks carry the parade too, but only the Home and Garden Network shows it commercial free!

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Christmas Vacation!

Merry Christmas from TheTwoCents.com!! We're off till after the holidays but we leave you this little gift from the original members of Straight No Chaser as they perform their comedic version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" at the Musical Arts Center, Bloomington, Indiana. December 7th, 1998. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

TheTwoCents/ABC Family Holiday Contest!

Happy Holidays everyone!!

TheTwoCents.com has teamed up with ABC Family to offer a fun and easy Holiday Contest!

All you have to do is email your answers to FIVE Holiday TV Special trivia questions to Holidays@TheTwoCents.com!!

From all the correct entries, one lucky submission will be selected at random and that person will receive a prize pack directly from ABC Family!

The prize pack includes:
One 25 Days of Christmas poster, one Holiday in Handcuffs poster, and one reusable 25 Days of Christmas tote bag!



ABC Family’s 10th annual 25 Days of Christmas began December 1st and runs through December 25th, with over 200 hours of holiday programming. Included in the programming are two ABC Family Original Movies – “Holiday in Handcuffs” starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez and “Snowglobe” starring Christina Milian and Lorraine Bracco. In addition, ABC Family will host the basic cable premiere of the hit animated film “The Incredibles”.

Rules:
- One Entry Per Person.
-All entries MUST INCLUDE: Full Name, E-Mail Address, Phone Number (will not be published), City/State.
- Open to U.S. residents only.
- Entry Deadline is 11:59PM PST on Tuesday December 11, 2007.

QUESTIONS:
1. In 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' what does Hermey the Elf want to be?
2. In the animated 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' who was the voice of the narrator?
3. In 'Frosty the Snowman' what greeting does Frosty give every time the magic hat is placed on his head?
4. In 'The Year Without A Santa Claus' who is the mother of Heat Miser and Snow Miser?
5. In 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' what song do the children sing around the little tree at the end of the show?

Send in your answers to Holidays@TheTwoCents.com!

ENJOY AND HAVE FUN!!!

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Monday, November 19, 2007

Gordon Ramsay's Turkey Tips

CHEF GORDON RAMSAY’S TASTY THANKSGIVING TIPS TURN YOUR ‘KITCHEN NIGHTMARES’ INTO TURKEY DREAMS

Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without the turkey. World-renowned chef and star of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, Gordon Ramsay suggests these simple, turkey tips to help make your holiday nightmare-free.


• Test the Turkey – To ensure your turkey is cooked, skewer the thickest part of the thigh and check the juices. If they’re clear, the turkey is done; if they’re pink, the turkey needs more time in the oven.

• Baste the Turkey – To avoid the skin shriveling as it cools, baste the turkey as soon as it comes out of the oven.

• Rest the Turkey - Never slice the turkey straight from the oven! When the turkey is ready, cover it with tin foil and let it rest for at least 25 - 30 minutes. Resting the meat allows the juices to redistribute in the bird, making it moist and tender.

• Slice the Turkey - Use the whole bird. Carve the breast first and then start on the legs.

• Gravy – Don’t forget the pan juices from the turkey-roasting tray! It’s where all the turkey flavor is stored, and makes a great base for your gravy.

KITCHEN NIGHTMARES has all-new episodes through the month of November on FOX. On Wednesday, Nov. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Chef Ramsay visits Pomona, CA, to try to rev up business for Lela’s, an upscale restaurant in desperate need of customers. When Gordon gets in the kitchen and starts criticizing the menu items, the executive chef is less than thrilled and they have a showdown in front of the entire staff.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS

Hannah Storm and Dave Price from CBS News' "The Early Show" will anchor THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 22 on the CBS Television Network. It will be broadcast 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon, live ET/delayed PT; 8:00 AM-11:00 AM, live CT; 7:00 AM-10:00 AM, live MT.

The special, a CBS Thanksgiving tradition celebrating its 47th year, will feature the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City, as well as performances from Trisha Yearwood and Rascal Flatts.

Storm and Price will anchor the special from the site of the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The beloved parade is famous for its gigantic balloons of cartoon character favorites, sensational floats and spirited marching bands from across the country. For the 10th year, an additional viewpoint of the parade will be offered from the streets of Manhattan where Neil Patrick Harris (CBS’s "How I Met Your Mother") and Maggie Rodriguez (CBS’s “The Saturday Early Show”) will report and interact with the crowd.

Monday, November 12, 2007



Thank you to all the Veterans from the staff at TheTwoCents

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on ABC

ABC Television Network will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the classic half-hour animated Thanksgiving-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, airing with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 11/16/01)

PEANUTS focuses on the anxieties and joys of childhood as expressed by an ensemble cast of children who often seem wise beyond their years. Among them are the lovable Charlie Brown, who perseveres despite continuous failure; the philosophical, blanket-carrying Linus; the fussbudget Lucy, who dispenses psychological advice for a nickel from behind a concession stand; and toy-piano virtuoso Schroeder. Central to the comic strip is Charlie Brown’s dog, Snoopy, who first stood on his hind legs in 1956 and became extremely popular for his imaginative adventures as a number of characters.

In the 1973 special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” Charlie Brown wants to do something special for the gang. However the dinner he arranges is a disaster when the caterers, Snoopy and Woodstock, prepare toast and popcorn as the main dish. Humiliated, it will take all of Marcie’s persuasive powers to salvage the holiday for Charlie Brown.

The cast includes Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown, Robin Kohn as Lucy, Stephen Shea as Linus, Hilary Momberger as Sally, Kip DeFaria as Peppermint Patty, Jimmy Ahrens as Marcie and Robin Reed as Franklin.

The specials were executive-produced by Lee Mendelson and created and written by Charles M. Schulz. Bill Melendez is the producer and director and Vince Guaraldi is the music composer.

“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will air with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-G parental guideline.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Can Elmo Save Christmas?

Uh-oh, Christmas is in trouble! When the ten numbered boxes to Stiller the Elf’s magical Christmas Counter-Downer become lost, the arrival of Christmas is in doubt. Can Elmo and Abby Cadabby find the missing boxes and restore the big countdown to everyone’s favorite holiday? It just might take a Christmas miracle! Hosted by Elmo and Stiller the Elf (voiced by Ben Stiller) and his frosty sidekick, Stan the Snowball, “Elmo’s Christmas Countdown,” produced by Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street, airs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network, and is destined to make a believer out of you!

A host of famous friends are also on hand to usher in the spirit of the season: Musical numbers abound with Brad Paisley, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson (“Dreamgirls”), Anne Hathaway (“The Devil Wears Prada”), Ty Pennington (“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”) and Jamie Foxx. In a hilarious turn, Steve Schirippa and Tony Sirico (“The Sopranos) demonstrate their acting skills portraying everybody’s favorite striped-shirt duo, Bert and Ernie. ABC News anchor Charles Gibson voices the reindeer news anchor, Charles Blitzen, and Kevin James (“King of Queens”) reveals a side of Santa Claus you’ve never seen before!

In a world where reindeer report the news, Elves do yoga and Santa is issued speeding tickets, you never quite know what’s going to happen. That’s why it’s good to have your friends around! Making appearances are many favorite “Sesame Street” residents, including Big Bird, Snuffy, Grover, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, The Count, Oscar the Grouch, Prairie Dawn, The Three Bears and more.

Starring are Kevin Clash as Elmo, along with Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Charles Gibson, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Hudson, Kevin James, Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Ty Pennington, Steve Schirippa, Tony Sirico and Ben Stiller.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Shrek The Halls This Holiday Season!

What was the last GOOD Holiday Special to come out? This could be it!

“‘Twas the night before Christmas
And not a swamp rat did creep
As mother and babe played kazoo in their sleep….”

From “Shrek the Halls”

ABC, home of the beloved Christmas classics “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and others that have delighted generations, adds an instant classic to its holiday repertoire in November sweeps — DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek the Halls,” a half-hour of entertainment starring America’s favorite ogre and his friends and featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. “Shrek the Halls” airs WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It's Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer -- except for Shrek. He isn't exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek's plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas.

DreamWorks Animation’s most successful franchise to date, the “Shrek” series began with the groundbreaking, Academy Award-winning feature, “Shrek,” based on the popular children’s book by William Steig. The sequel, “Shrek 2,” proved even more successful at the box office, practically doubling the worldwide box office take of the original to become the third-highest-grossing film of all time. “Shrek the Third,” the latest installment, recently wrote box office history by scoring the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film, and has grossed nearly $800 million at the worldwide box office to date. “Shrek the Third” will be available on DVD and HD-DVD on November 13, 2007.

“Shrek the Halls” is written by Gary Trousdale & Sean Bishop and Theresa Cullen & Bill Riling, produced by Gina Shay and Teresa Cheng and directed by Gary Trousdale. Executive Producer is Aron Warner.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Maybe This Year Linus? Maybe?

The classic half-hour animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, returns for a fun-filled encore TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD on ABC: 10/30/01).

PEANUTS focuses on the anxieties and joys of childhood as expressed by an ensemble cast of children who often seem wise beyond their years. Among them are the lovable Charlie Brown, who perseveres despite continuous failure; the philosophical, blanket-carrying Linus; the fussbudget Lucy, who dispenses psychological advice for a nickel from behind a concession stand; and toy-piano virtuoso Schroeder. Central to the comic strip is Charlie Brown’s dog, Snoopy, who first stood on his hind legs in 1956 and became extremely popular for his imaginative adventures as a number of characters.

In the 1966 half-hour animated special “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” The PEANUTS gang celebrates Halloween, with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party. Cast members include Peter Robbins (“Charlie Brown”) and Christopher Shea (“Linus”).

The cast also includes Sally Dryer as Lucy, Chris Doran as Schroeder, Bill Melendez as Snoopy, Kathy Steinberg as Sally, Tracy Stratford as Violet and Ann Altieri as Frieda.

The specials were executive produced by Lee Mendelson and created and written by Charles M. Schulz. Bill Melendez is the producer and director and Vince Guaraldi is the music composer.

This program carries a TV-G parental guideline.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Wednesday, July 4, 2007