Music Monday!

Music Monday will feature a You Tube clips from your favorite TV shows:

This Monday is Grey's Anatomy

Song: "Chasing Cars"

Artist: Snow Patrol

Tim's Best Bets: Monday

8 PM Bones FOX
A member of a local gang is found in a burnt out car. Even though Sweets has taken some time off from the FBI, he becomes a part of the case when a young boy he is helping at a community center is found to be the son of a gang member.

9 PM 2 Broke Girls CBS
In order to buy an expensive pair of pants, Caroline raises money on an internet fundraising site. Also, Max gets a new smartphone.

9:30 PM Mom CBS
Christy and her mom must set aside their differences to deal with a family crisis.

10 PM The Blacklist NBC
Red believes an assassin named the Freelancer will cause a catastrophe. Red and Liz must go undercover to protect the next target.

"The Mindy Project" Review

After last week’s hilarious season premiere episode of The Mindy Project, I was anticipating episode 2 entitled, “The Other Dr. L,” would be just as great.  Though the episode contained a few funny lines from Mindy (Mindy Kaling) and Morgan (Ike Barinholz), the rest was humdrum.  The good thing is a so-so episode of The Mindy Project is better than a majority of the comedies on TV today.  I am talking to you Last Man Standing and the new comedy Dads.

One of the better moments of the show began in the opening scene when Mindy is on a webcam chat with her long-distance fiancée Casey (Anders Holm).  She promises him a Varsity Blues fantasy.  Anyone who has seen that movie should know she is talking about the whipped cream bikini.  When Mindy comes out to surprise Casey, she instead is in a one piece whipped cream bathing suit.  Casey refers to it as something his grandma would wear.  To end the scene, Mindy gets attacked by ants and ends the webcam chat.  Kaling’s strong comedic skills worked well in this scene and had me cracking up.

Since Mindy decided not to go back Haiti, she has returned to work 8 months before her scheduled time.  This causes some problems in the office especially with Dr. Paul Leotard (James Franco) who has taken over her office and patients.  He has even swooped in and stolen her nickname “Dr. L.”  The office has now referred to Mindy as “Big L” and she is not thrilled about that or the fact her new office is the supply closet where Morgan puts his wet bathing suit to dry every day.

Later that evening, the gang visits a local bar.  Mindy finds out that Paul is a lightweight and challenges him to a shot off.  If she wins, she gets her old office back.  He accepts and the two toss them back until Dr. Paul falls to the ground and surrenders to Mindy, who thankfully ate a whole loaf of bread prior to going out for the evening.  Imagine how awesome it would be to do a shot off with Mindy Kaling and James Franco?  I think I should add that to my bucket list.

After the bar, Mindy escorts Paul back to Danny’s (Chris Messina) place.  She can’t find his keys so she leaves him slumped over at the front door.  When he passes out, she decided to steal a smooch.  He wakes up and starts screaming.  Mindy quickly runs away.  Awhile later, Christina (Chloe Sevigny) arrives to drop off some of Danny’s things.  Paul and Christina end up having sex.  I guess everyone is succumbing to the good looks of Mr. Franco.

The next day, Paul admits to Danny he slept with his ex and the two begin to brawl.  Danny asks Jeremy (Ed Weeks) to fire Paul.  Jeremy declines stating Paul has built an excellent rapport with the customers.  Sadly, James Franco’s visit had to end at some point.  He writes a letter to the staff claiming he had to resign after upsetting Danny.  Looks like things will be back to their old ways come next week.  Hopefully that will include more laughs and screen time for Betsy (Zoe Jarman), Beverly (Beth Grant), and Tamra (Xosha Roquemore), who have mostly been extras in these first two episodes.

TV Actor Birthdays Week of September 29th

September 29 - Chuck's Zachary Levi, 33

September 30 - The Nanny's Fran Drescher, 56

October 1 - Friday Night Lights', Jurnee Smollett, 27

October 2 - Live with Kelly and Michael's Kelly Ripa, 43

October 3 - Mistresses' Shannyn Sossamon, 35

October 4 - Ray Donovan's Liev Schreiber, 46

October 5 - Melrose Place's Jossie Bissett - 43

Tim's Best Bets: Sunday

8 PM The Amazing Race CBS
Season 23 kicks of with the teams flying to Chile where they go paragliding.

9 PM The Good Wife CBS
Alicia tries to prevent a murderer on trial from being executed. She must also secretly plan her exit from the firm.

10 PM Betrayal ABC
A photographer starts a torrid affair with a lawyer. Their secret may be in jeopardy when her lawyer husband is the prosecuting attorney of the case her lover is defending.

4 HIMYM Facts about Ted's Kids

The "Son" and "Daughter" have been around on How I Met Your Mother since the show began. The characters are played by Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita) and David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place). Here are some interesting facts about Ted's children.

1. The characters were originally intended to have more screen time during the first season, but the concept was changed around and they were only needed on a recurring status.

2. Though they never appear with Josh Radnor on screen, during the first season he would be off camera reading the lines Bob Saget voices to the young stars.

3. Due to Henrie going through puberty, he and Fonesca shot a majority of their scenes during the first season including what we will see in the finale.  The two had to sign non-disclosure agreements.

4. There hasn't been any mention to the character's actual names and we may not ever find out what they are. Luckily, the "Mother's" name will be revealed later this season.

TV Actor Profile: Gabriel Mann

Name: Gabriel Mann
Nickname: Gabe
Date of Birth: May 14, 1972
Age: 41
Birthplace: Middlebury, Vermont
Height: 6'3"
Where You Know Him: As Nolan Ross on the ABC drama Revenge, which 3rd season premieres tonight
Other Notable Roles: As Zack Stemmons in The Life of David Gale (2003), and as Zorn in The Bourne Identity (2002)
First Role: As Seth in the drama Parallel Sons (1995) opposite Cougar Town's Josh Hopkins
Next Role: More Revenge and Chavez opposite Rosario Dawson and America Ferrera
Awards: Nominated for a Teen Choice Award for his work on Revenge
Fun Fact: Former model for Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein

"The Office" Clip of the Week

Jim and Pam make me happy to be alive!

Tim's Best Bets: Wednesday

8 PM Revolution NBC
The season 2 premiere finds Aaron, Rachel, and Miles in a small town. A figure from Rachel's past comes to light. Charlie is on a mission in the Plains Nations and Jason and Neville look for a lost loved one.

9 PM Law & Order SVU NBC
Benson is being held captive and the team must go to extreme measures to save her in the season 15 premiere. Hour two finds the squad helping a child lost in Times Square. Police then find a basement full of kidnapped victims.

"Friends" Quote of the Week

Phoebe: I think the most romantic song is the one that Elton John wrote for that guy from "Who's the Boss?" 
Monica: Which one was that? 
Phoebe: You know, uh, "Hold me closer young Tony Danza... "

HIMYM Premiere Review

Follow the link to read my review of the season premiere of How I Met Your Mother:

HIMYM Premiere Review

Tim's Best Bets: Tuesday

8 PM NCIS CBS

The 11th season begins with an explosion at a fancy party in the nation's capital. The event will result in the death of a person connected to the agency. Gibbs and Parsons must work together to solve the case.

9 PM New Girl FOX
Jess seeks the help of Nick to deal with a group of catty teachers. Plus, Winston wants revenge on Daisy who he thinks may be cheating and Schmidt attend an office party.

9:30 PM The Mindy Project FOX
Mindy must deal with her long distance relationship with Casey and her new nemesis (James Franco). Also, Danny finds a new pastime after his relationship with Christina ends.

10 PM Chicago Fire NBC
Season 2 starts with Severide being targeted by an arsonist. Also, Chief Boden must try to save Firehouse 51 from closing and the anniversary of Andy's death takes a tole on Casey.

TV Actor Then and Now: Ashton Kutcher

The new season of Two and a Half Men premieres on Thursday. Here is an image of Ashton Kutcher from the first season of That 70's Show from 1998 with costar and current love interest Mila Kunis:

Here is an image from a 2013 episode of Two and a Half Men:

Notice he has the exact same look in both pictures. Some things don't change.

"Low Winter Sun" 1.07 Review

Here is the link to read my latest review of Low Winter Sun featured on TV Overmind!

Click below:

Low Winter Sun Review

Tim's Best Best: Monday

8 PM How I Met Your Mother CBS
The season 9 premiere finds Barney and Robin making a startling family discovery and Marshall boarding a plane back to the East coast.

In the second episode, Ted must deal with being alone at a romantic hotel, Marshall searches for transportation to get to the wedding, and Barney receives bad news about his brother.

9 PM Sleepy Hollow FOX
Ichabod gets a unsettling vision from his former wife that causes him and Abbie to go on a hunt for a witch seeking revenge.

10 PM Hostages CBS
A rogue FBI agent takes a doctor's family hostage and demands that she murder the president, whom she is operating on.

TV Theme Song Monday

When you hear this theme song, it stays in your head all day long! Here in the entire version you may have never heard. Happy Monday!

TV Actor Birthdays Week of September 22

September 22 - See Dad Run's Scott Baio, 53

September 23 - Seinfeld's Jason Alexander, 54

September 24 - Hercules' Kevin Sorbo, 55

September 25 - Franklin & Bash's Heather Locklear, 52

September 26 - Person of Interest's Jim Caviezel, 45

September 27 - Bones' Tamara Taylor, 43

September 28 - Lizzie McGuire's Hilary Duff, 26

Tim's Best Bets: Sunday

8 PM - 65th Primetime Emmy Awards CBS

Neil Patrick Harris hosts this special that awards the greatest in the world of TV. Presenters tonight will include: Bones' Emily Deschanel, New Girl's Zooey Deschanel, Nashville's Connie Britton, Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, Mad Men's Jon Hamm, How I Met Your Mother's Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders, The Mindy Project's Mindy Kaling, NCIS:LA's LL Cool J, The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies, and Parks and Recreation's Amy Poehler.

Elton John and Carrie Underwood are both scheduled to perform. Also expect to see a tribute to Glee's Cory Monteith and The Soprano's James Gandolfini who both passed away earlier this year.

TV Actor Then and Now: Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris has been making us laugh for the past eight season on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother. In honor of him hosting the Emmys tonight as well as the season premiere for the final season of HIMYM  airing tomorrow, he will be the showcase of this weeks Then and Now.

Here is Neil during his stint as Doogie Howser:MD circa 1991:

You may remember the short lived sitcom Stark Raving Mad that lasted for one season from 1999-2000:

This final image is from the 8th season of How I Met Your Mother:

TV Actor Profile: Jami Gertz

Name: Jami Gertz
Date of Birth: October 28, 1965
Age: 47
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Height: 5'5"
Family: Husband Tony Ressler since June 16, 1989 and 3 children
Currently Starring: As Debbie Weaver on the ABC sitcom The Neighbors
Memorable TV Roles: As Judy Miller on Still Standing (2002-2006) and as Marlo Klein on Entourage (2009-2010)
Memorable Movie Role: As Dr. Melissa Reeves in Twister (1996)
First Role: As Patty in Endless Love (1981) opposite Tom Cruise
Next Role: As Rosie in the comedy Dealin' with Idiots opposite Fred Willard and Gina Gershon
Fun Fact: Was considered for the role of Rachel on Friends

10 Fun Facts: Emily Deschanel

1. Emily's real-life husband, David Hornsby, will portray the minister that will perform the wedding ceremony of Booth and Brennan.

2. She is a democrat.

3. She wanted to be an architect when she was growing up.

4. Emily grew up all over the world, but did attend high school in Los Angeles.

5. Her father was a cinematographer and her mother was an actress.

6. She will be a presenter at the Emmys this Sunday.

7. Emily could see herself living on a farm in the country someday.

8. She became a vegan while attending Crossroads High School.

9. One of her closest friends is CSI's Jorga Fox.

10. She attended Boston University

"Friends" Quote of the Week

Rachel: [upon receiving her first paycheck] Who's FICA? Why is he getting all my money?

Flashback Friday

Show: Grey's Anatomy
Run: 2005-Present
Number of Seasons: 10th Season begins next week
Number of Episodes: 202 and counting
Clip Stars: Ellen Pompeo as Meredith, Sandra Oh as Cristina, Katherine Heigl as Izzie, and T.R. Knight as George
Episode Title: "It's the End of the World"
Original Airdate: February 5, 2006
Fun Fact: Sandra Oh originally auditioned for the role of Dr. Bailey.

 

TV Actor Profile: John Francis Daley

Name: John Francis Daley
Date of Birth: July 20, 1985
Age: 28
Birthplace: Wheeling, Illinois
Hometown: Nyack, New York
Height: 6'
Currently Starring: Dr. Lance Sweets on Bones
Memorable Roles: As Mitch in Waiting (2005) and as Same on Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
Next Role: As Ben in the comedy Rature-Palooza opposite Anna Kendrick and Craig Robinson
Awards: Nominated for 2 Young Artist Awards for his work on Freaks and Geeks and The Geena Davis Show
Hobbies: Playing drums, Kung Fu, Piano
Fun Fact: Wrote the screenplay for the comedy Horrible Bosses (2011) and the sequel due out in 2014

Flashback Friday

Show: Dawson's Creek
Run: 1998-2003
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 128
Clip Stars: James Van Der Beek as Dawson, Katie Holmes as Joey, Joshua Jackson as Pacey, Michelle Williams as Jenn, and Kerr Smith as Jack
Episode Title: ",,, Must Come to an End"
Original Airdate: May 14, 2003
Fun Fact: Meredith Monroe reprised her role as Andie in the final episode. All of her scenes were cut in the original airing but can be found on the DVD.

"Big Brother" Renewed

The summer hit Big Brother has been renewed for a 16th season. Big Brother:After Dark which airs live every night on TV Guide Channel has also been renewed. The program debuted in 2000 and this season has averaged 7.29 million viewers. This is an 11% uptick from last season.  The increase in ratings could be thanks in part to the offensive on-air remarks from some of the cast members, some of whom have been fired from their jobs. The season finale of Big Brother will air Wednesday September 18th and the new season is slated to air starting late June 2014. Rumors have been floating around that this season could be another All-Star outing.

Tim's Best Bets: Thursday

8 PM The X-Factor FOX
Watch the first hour of auditions then switch to...

9 PM Big Brother CBS
Andy has secured his spot in the final 3 but either Spencer, McCrae, or Gina Marie will be going home tonight.

10 PM Graceland USA
The season finale finds someone from Graceland being taken hostage by the Caza enforcer Jangles.

"The Office" Clip of the Week

Who knew Pam had so many nicknames?!

"How I Met Your Mother" Final Season Premiere Spoilers

After nine legen... wait for it dary seasons, How I Met Your Mother will end. The new season starts on September 23rd. Here are nine spoilers to prepare you for the first episode:

1. Cristin Milioti, who popped up as the mother in the season 8 finale, will be a member of the regular cast for the final season.

2. Ted will NOT bump into his future wife in this episode. Don't expect that to happen until much later.

3. The mother WILL meet Lily in the premiere while they are both riding a train.

4. The mother's name will NOT be revealed in the first episode.

5. Robin and Barney have second thoughts about a crazy cousin invited to the wedding,

6. Sherri Shepherd makes her first of several appearance as the woman sitting next to Marshall on his flight back to New York.

7. The "Bang Bang Bangity Bang" song gets a remix version.

8. Ted will get tackled by one of his closest friends.

9. Though the season takes place during Barney and Robin's wedding weekend, the gangs favorite hangout, McLaren's, will still be prevalent.

Tim's Best Bets: Wednesday

8 PM Big Brother CBS
Since Spencer won Head of Household he has secured himself a spot in the final four. Tonight either: Gina Marie, McCrae, Judd, or Andy will be evicted and joining their past housemates at the jury house.

9 PM Royal Pains USA
The season finale finds Russel trying to deal with an injury and Hank attending to an injured paleontologist. Also, Paige and Evan try to save their marriage.

10 PM The Bridge FX
Marco and Sonya come closer to finding the killer. Also, Charlotte does whatever it takes to save her ranch.

"Friends" Quote of the Week

Ross: You guys won't believe what I have to do for work today! 

Chandler: Yes, but Ross you chose a career of talking about dinosaurs.

Mondays with Monica on Tuesday

Former Big Brother contestant Monica Bailey is a busy gal. Thankfully, she is able to continue answering questions related to her experience with being on the show.

Q. What is Julie Chen like in person?

A. Julie Chen is a wonderful person with a great spirit. I felt that way in 2001 and still feel the same way in 2013! I've been able to talk to Julie through out the years and she treats me like an old friend. Whenever there is a CBS Production at Radio City Music Hall, like the TONY AWARDS, Julie and Les always make sure they speak to me, give me a hug, ask how I am doing! I love it because folks are always asking how do you know them and I just smile! I have nothing but love for Julie. She is ONE CLASSY LADY!!!!

TV Actor Then and Now: David Boreanaz

In honor of Bones season premiere next week, David Boreanaz is the Then and Now actor featured this week. Here is an image of Boreanaz as he appeared in 1997 on Buffy the Vampire Slayer:

In 1999, Boreanaz starred in his own spin-off Angel. Here is an image of him from the final season in 2004:

In 2005, Boreanaz began starring in the crime drama Bones. Here is an image of him today:

"Low Winter Sun" Review 1.05

Click the link below to read my latest review on AMC's Low Winter Sun as featured on TV Overmind:

Review on TV Overmind

Tim's Best Bets: Monday

8 PM Million Second Quiz NBC
Ryan Seacrest host and executive produces this game show where contestants face off in difficult trivia matches in an interactive format.

9 PM Real Housewives of Miami Bravo
Not everyone is excited to attend Lea's annual gala. Plus, Lisa comes to the realization she may need the help of a surrogate to have a baby.

10 PM Under the Dome CBS
Barbie must protect Julia before Big Jim gets his hands on her. Also, the town demands justice for the crimes Big Jim claims Barbie committed and Joe and Norrie find a new home for the mini dome.

TV Theme Song

Sunday, Monday, Happy Days!

Highest Paid TV Actresses

Here is who topped the list as making the most money in 2013. Total annual amounts come from syndication deals, endorsements, and salary per episode. Did your favorite TV actress make the list?

1. Sofia Vergara, Modern Family $30 million

2. Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory $11 million
2. Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order:SVU $11 million
4. Tina Fey, 30 Rock $10 million
4. Bethenny Frankel, $10 million
4. The Kardashian sisters, $10 million each
4. Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly $10 million
4. Ellen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy $10 million
11. Cobie Smulders, How I Met Your Mother $9 million
12. Alyson Hannigan, How I Met Your Mother $8 million

13. Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation $7 million
13. Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife $7 million
15. Lena Dunham, Girls $6 million
15. Zooey Deschanel, New Girl $6 million
15. Courteney Cox, Cougar Town, $6 million
18. Whitney Cummings, Whitney $5 million
19. Mindy Kaling, The Mindy Project $4 million
20. Kerry Washington, Scandal $3 million

Tim's Best Bets: Sunday

8 PM Extreme Home HGTV
An egg is the inspiration for a house located in Indonesia, a place that is smaller than the average bathroom, and a tattooed home in Australia are showcased tonight.

9 PM Bar Rescue Spike
Jon travels to Las Vegas to help two chefs fix their struggling blue-collar joint.

10 PM Devious Maids Lifetime
Marisol is one step closer to learning the truth regarding Flora's death while Rosie cleans up a huge mess for Peri.

Fall TV First Look: Dads

Title: Dads
Airs: Tuesdays at 8 PM
Stars: Seth Green, Giovanni Ribisi, and Brenda Song
Going for it: Seth Green is a funny guy.
Going Against it: The competition is fierce. NCIS, The Biggest Loser, and Marvel's Agents of S,H.I.E.L.D.
How Long it will Last: Expect this one to be gone before the start of 2014.
Overall Grade: F
See for Yourself:

Celebrity Birthdays Week of September 8th

September 8 - Home Improvement's Jonathan Taylor Thomas, 32

September 9 - Dawson's Creek's Michelle Williams, 33

September 10 - Family Tools' Kyle Bornheimer, 38

September 11 - Person of Interest's Taraji P. Henson, 43

September 12 - Southland's Ben McKenzie, 35

September 13 - Boy Meets World's Ben Savage, 33

September 14 - Nashville's Kimberly Williams Paisley, 42

"Revenge" Season 3 Premiere Spoilers

Emily is back for season three to seek her revenge on the Grayson family when the ABC drama Revenge returns on Sunday September 29th at 9 PM. By the episodes end, it is every Grayson for themselves when death stares one of them in the face. The start of the episode will begin with a flash-forward of Emily getting shot. Expect to not learn anymore about this until later in the season.

Here are five spoilers to sink your teeth into:

1. Neither Daniel or Emily have seen or heard from Victoria in over six months.

2. NolCorp is no longer. With all his free time, Nolan has taken up sky-diving.

3. Since leaving the Hamptons, Jack has become a hate-filled liar.

4. A new character named Monique is added to the show.

5. Passions' Justin Hartley will be popping up this season as Victoria's long-lost son.