ABC Summer Schedule Announced

ABC announces its summer schedule, with the return of The Bachelorette on Monday, May 18; Here Come the Newlyweds on Monday, May 25; Wipeout on Wednesday, May 27; and I Survived a Japanese Game Show on Wednesday, July 8.

Also premiering are three new series: animated comedy The Goode Family from Mike Judge, on Wednesday, May 27; The Superstars, based on the classic Wide World of Sports series, on Tuesday, June 23; and alternative series Dating in the Dark on Monday, July 20.

Airdates for the remaining episodes of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money were also announced, with Pushing Daisies returning to the schedule as of Saturday, May 30 through Saturday, June 13 at 10:00; Eli Stone on Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, July 11 at 10:00; and Dirty Sexy Money on Saturday, July 18 through August 8 at 10:00.

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - "The Organ Donor"

Dirty Sexy Money
The Organ Donor

Original Air Date: 10 Dec 2008

Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

If there is a word to describe this episode, it has to be "oversimplification." Simplifying in any of its forms is not the specialty of the Darlings, but if you think about it, it'll make sense. As such extreme personalities themselves, maybe the Darlings can only imagine things in the extreme. Black and white, right and wrong; even if they turn the world into absolutes, they are themselves some very complicated shades of grey.

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - "The Summer House"

Dirty Sexy Money
The Summer House

Original Air Date: 3 Dec 2008

Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

I have the sneaking feeling that if Dirty Sexy Money were fated to carry on into many more seasons, we would be subjected to one failed Karen wedding per season. Fortunately or unfortunately, that won't be happen, but the show is certainly going for going out with a bang and one last hurrah. Or maybe that's one last "Holy crap." In the words of Mel Brooks, either way we're going to have a lot of fun!

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - The Injured Party

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Injured Party "

Original Air Date: November 19, 2008.

Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

We open exactly where everyone wants to start their day, in the shower with Simon and Karen. We're three minutes in and I already need to scrub my brain because Karen thinks the nozzles are useful. That sets the tone for the brain-breaking that we are in for this hour.

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - The Verdict

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Verdict "

Original Air Date: Nov 5, 2008.

Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

Last week's episode tied up some things and left us waiting for a shoe to drop on the others. This week, I was not disappointed (okay, on one count I was disappointed) and there are even more shoes up in the air. Some are going to hit the ground and make a glorious thud when they do.

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - The Silence

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Silence "

Original Air Date: October 29, 2008.

Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

Election day with the Darlings. You only wish that the most exciting part of your election day wasn't going to be standing in line at the polling place and waiting for your turn to step behind the curtain. Or, considering the things that happen to the Darlings on election day, maybe you don't. And that makes you, sir or madam, a sensible human being.

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - The Star Witness

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Star Witness"

Original Air Date: October 22, 2008


Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

The abandonment issues exhibited by Nick manifest in a need to be loved -- and thus is his attraction to the Darlings. He is told that he is needed by them and it's nice to be needed. That maybe be me talking out of my derriere and using pop psychology to boot, but it sounds pretty accurate, right?

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - The Silent Auction

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Family Lawyer"

Original Air Date: Oct 1, 2008.

Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

I watched tonight's episode with my mother, who is new to Dirty Sexy Money. Last week I filled her in on some of the overall plot basics and happenings of last season, and about halfway through this episode she turned to me and asked, "Is there any day in this family where there isn't a crisis?" No, mom. There isn't. If there was anything but all out insanity 24/7, they would not be the Darlings. Then again, she also pointed out that Nick and Lisa have the same haircut, so I'm not sure which of us takes this less seriously.

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Dirty Sexy Money - Recap & Review - The Birthday Present

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Birthday Present "

Original Air Date: October 1, 2008


Liz - TwoCents Reviewer
liz@thetwocentscorp.com

A flashy birthday party with lots of photographers, outrageous gifts that no sane person would every conceivably have a reason to give, and a visit by the New York police department. Ah yes, Dirty Sexy Money is back on the air and the Darlings in all of their unbelievable insanity are back in full force. But that's why we love them, right? Right?

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TwoCents 2008 Fall Preview - Wednesdays (ABC)

Pushing, Practive and Peter (Krause) on Wednesdays on ABC...

Show: Pushing Daisies
Premiere Date: Oct 1
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Writer: OPEN
Starring: Lee Pace (“The Good Shepherd,” “Soldier’s Girl”), Anna Friel (“Goal” film series, “Rogue Trader”), Chi McBride (“The Nine,” “Boston Public”), Tony nominee Ellen Greene (“Little Shop of Horrors”), Emmy and Tony winner Swoosie Kurtz (“Huff,” “Sisters”) and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth (“The West Wing”).
Premiere Description: Chuck goes undercover as a Bee Girl at a honey-based cosmetics company after their new spokesmodel (guest star Autumn Reeser) is stung to death. She soon discovers that office politics are killer (literally) between the founder (guest star Missi Pyle as Betty Bee) and the new owner (guest star French Stewart as Woolsey Nicholls). Meanwhile, Ned can't stand her growing independence or the fact that she wants to move out of his apartment. In other developments, Lily spirits Olive off to a nunnery so she won't spill Lily's deep, dark secret, on the Second-Season premiere.

Show: Private Practice
Premiere Date: Oct 1
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Writer: Victoria
Starring: Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.
Program Description: From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy," comes a story about finding a way to begin the rest of your life. Addison Forbes Montgomery is a renowned neonatal surgeon at the pinnacle of her profession. Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital and a broken marriage, Addison has moved to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities.

Show: Dirty Sexy Money
Premiere Date: Oct 1
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Writer: OPEN
Starring: Peter Krause as Nick George, Donald Sutherland as Tripp Darling, William Baldwin as Patrick Darling, Natalie Zea as Karen Darling, Glenn Fitzgerald as Rev. Brian Darling, Seth Gabel as Jeremy Darling, Zoe McLellan as Lisa George, with Blair Underwood as Simon Elder, Jill Clayburgh as Letitia Darling and Lucy Liu as Nola Lyons.
Program Description: Returning for a second season, critically-acclaimed "Dirty Sexy Money" continues to find the absurdly wealthy Darling family of New York City mixed up with the wrong people and embroiled in some bad situations. Fortunately for the preeminent family, idealistic lawyer Nick George takes care of their legal needs, which often run into shady territory.

ABC Fall Premiere Dates

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL PREMIERE DATES

Fall premiere dates for the 2008-2009 season were announced today for the ABC Television Network by Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment.

“We are very excited about the return of our core group of shows from last fall. They dominated for us, and it will be great to see viewers reconnect,” said Mr. McPherson. “We are building momentum for our two new shows, ‘Opportunity Knocks’ and ‘Life on Mars,’ and are thrilled by their tremendous potential.”

ABC primetime fall premiere dates are as follows:

ABC's Upfront Information and Fall Schedule

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment, today outlined ABC’s plans for next season and unveiled the network’s 2008-09 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

Scheduled to debut this fall are new drama “Life on Mars,” and new alternative series “Opportunity Knocks” from executive producer Ashton Kutcher.

Returning series on the fall schedule are “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Boston Legal,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Eli Stone,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Samantha Who?,” “Supernanny,” “Ugly Betty,” “Wife Swap” and “20/20.”

In addition, “Saturday Night College Football” will return for a fourth season.

New series for midseason include “The Goode Family,” “Scrubs” and “Untitled Ashton Kutcher/Tyra Banks Project.”

Other returning series include “According to Jim,” “The Bachelor,” “Lost” and ABC News’ “Primetime: What Would You Do?”

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Down a Twin?

According to TVGuide's Ausiello:

"Samaire Armstrong, who plays Juliet, brat-astic celebutante and fraternal twin to Jeremy, will not be returning to the series full-time, sources confirm to me exclusively. A spokesperson for ABC Studios declined to comment, but a Dirty Sexy insider tells me that producers decided not to pick up Armstrong's contract option. The actress is, however, expected to appear on a recurring basis, her schedule permitting."

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Nutcracker"

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Nutcracker"

Original Air Date: December 5, 2007

Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

Last time on DSM, Brian and Nick, two peas in a pod. Au revoir Gustav.

This week: couplings, art, faith, and Tchaikovsky.

Hmm, we open on various beds: Germs and Charo, Patty and the Mrs, Nick and Lisa, and Simon and Karen. Karen vows to blow off the family Nutcracker tradition to meet Simon’s friends. Tripp visits Brian at work, where he makes what I guess we’d call “a gesture.” Gesture denied with a Mutumbo-like finger wave.

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Watch"

DSM
"The Watch"

Original Air Date: Novemeber 28, 2007

Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

Previously on DSM, Thanksgiving. This week, the show goes all Tarantino with corkscrew timelines and other such nonsense. But no Uma. Dang.

We start the episode with Brian Darling being arrested for attempting to bribe a public official. Sweet! He manages to snap at Nick on his way to the slammer.

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Country House"

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Country House"

Original Air Date: November 21, 2007

Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

Happy Turkey Day, friends and neighbors! We last left our DSM pals forlorn and unrequited after the Karen/Freddy aborted nuptials. Considering the nuptials technically occurred, is the proper phrase euthanized nuptials? Either way, it’s tough to pull of a witty quip, so let’s move along to our current events and never speak of those sentences again.

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Wedding"

DSM
"The Wedding"

Original Air Date: November 14, 2007


Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

Episode 7 of DSM opens with Karen getting all kinds of carnal with the Freddy the Golf Pro. Pan back to reveal Reverend Brian sitting at the foot of the bed. See? That’s why I love this show. Evil Reverend, the break-out character of the season, gives the shallow couple a pep talk for their nuptials that basically breaks down to “although no one cares what you say, the wedding is real, and I’m a real Priest, and I’m gonna smite you if you mock this ceremony.” First spin-off: The Reverend Brian Variety Hour. Gustav as a Andy Richter-like side-kick. Special musical guests that Brian can berate between sets. Just thinking out loud here.

But Karen’s getting cold feet.

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Game"

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Game"

Original Air Date: October 31, 2007

Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

When we last caught up with the Dirty Sexy Money crew, it was 1992. I know it feels that long ago, but it’s actually only been a week a half. All apologies for my tardiness, I had other things to do. Sadly, same can’t be said of Nick George, who occupies an incredible percentage of the time look exasperated and waiting hand and foot on the Darlings instead of doing the charity that supposedly is oh so important to him. That $10M foundation has bought two playgrounds so far. Nick George, changing the world one swing set at a time, at a rate of three or four per year.

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Bridge"

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Bridge"

Original Air Date: October 24, 2007

Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

Previous episodes were veritable cornucopias of filth, fornication, and fiduciary mismanagement. This week opens with Nick and Simon Elder in a limo. Simon Says: touch your toes and watch as I drag this series kicking and screaming to Season 2 based on nothing more than my LA Law charm and this new goatee. Nick responds: done and done. Quick question – does Blair Underwood age? Is there a rotting portrait hidden in the attic of his Hollywood Hills mansion? Or are they using that creepy technology that had Fred Astaire dancing with a Dirt Devil?

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"Dirty Sexy Money" Recap & Review - "The Chiavennasca"

Dirty Sexy Money
"The Chiavennasca"

Original Air Date: October 17, 2007

Shawn P - TwoCents Staff Writer

Previously on DSM, not all press was good press as banking went risqué. Are they rerunning last week’s episode? Because tonight’s show starts with the George brood just like last week, including Rugrat George. Rugrat George is quickly ushered away by Daisy as they both place calls to their agents to see if they get a residual check for seven seconds of work in this episode. Nick and Lisa go blah blah blah Kiki blah blah blah. Aha! Rugrat’s name is Kiki. I think we’ve officially learned everyone’s name. Yup, our last holdout gets named tonight!

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