Last Comic Standing: Final 3
Topic: Last Comic Standing

Last Comic Standing
Final 3

On this week's episode of Last Comic Standing, Amy Schumer was eliminated, leaving the final 3 to be: Gerry Dee, Lavell Crawford, and Jon Reep.

Before the final 3 performed, last year's winner, Josh Blue, came back to perform.  He was hilarious!  I picked him to win from the beginning, and he always makes me laugh.

Lavell was the funniest this week, as always, and he always makes me laugh nonstop the way Josh Blue did on the show and still does.  I voted for him this week, both by phone and online.  And I still predict him to win.  And if I had to predict who will be going with him to the final 2, it would be Gerry Dee.  He is really funny as well.  And that's not to say that Jon Reep isn't, but lately he hasn't been getting the laughs he did at the beginning.

So, we'll see next week who will be performing in the final 2 showdown.

Whoopi's First Day on The View
Topic: TV/Entertainment News

Well...today Whoopi Goldberg officially joined The View as the moderator, replacing Rosie O'Donnell (who, by the way, I loved on the show and, no matter what people say, was a tremendous asset and provided something the show really needed).

When the show began, we saw the brand new set in "warm hues of yellow" as ABC put it.  I really like the new set, but I do have to say I missed last season's blue set.

Anyway...Whoopi walked out first, joined, in a delay, by Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Joy Behar.  When they all sat down, Whoopi said, "Good Morning, I'm Whoopi Goldberg," and the audience cheered.

I think she'll be great on the show.  She's signed to a multi-year contract, which is great.

As the show started, I'm surprised that they didn't spend a whole lot of time focused on her.  They quickly moved into Hot Topics.  I realize that they did have that video segment later on about her, but I would've loved to have them talk about her for a little bit, but when they did Hot Topics, it went really well.  Whoopi is a natural at this, and has shown, through guest moderating last season and today's premiere, that she will be an excellent moderator, who I hope to see for a long while on The View.

Take a little time to enjoy the view...
(I just had to do that).

Last Comic Standing: Final 4
Topic: Last Comic Standing

Last Comic Standing
Final 4

This week on Last Comic Standing, Ralph was eliminated, leaving the final 4 to be: Gerry Dee, Lavell Crawford, Amy Shumer, and Jon Reep.

I voted for Lavell and Amy.  And my pick to win is Lavell Crawford.  Last year, I picked Josh Blue to win, and he did win, so we'll see if I'm right this year.  But I also like Amy as well.

On a side note, I was gone last week when the final 5 performed, so I was not able to vote by phone, but I was still able to vote online since the online voting is open until Sunday, so for the final 5 voting, I voted for Lavell.

Back from Vacation
Topic: TV Watch Online
I am now back from vacation. I originally said that I wouldn't be updating the site until Friday, but I have time today, Thursday, to do it, so I will be updating the site with news from Tuesday, Wednesday, and today!

On Vacation Tues-Thurs
Topic: TV Watch Online

I will be on vacation for a few days, starting Tuesday (21st) and coming back Thursday (23rd). I do not have anyone to update the site or BLOG while I'm gone, so the next day that TV Watch Online will be updated is Friday (24th).

See ya on Friday...

TV Watch Online: 3 Year Anniversary!
Topic: TV Watch Online
Today marks the 3-year anniversary of TV Watch Online (originally named Dodgeroo54's Website). This site has gone through many changes and redesigns over the past 3 years to make it the best site it can be (including adding a BLOG). And frequent visitors may recall that every time this site has an anniversary, I change the design of the whole site, and makes many changes to update it for another year. Well, this time I won't be doing that. The background you see will stay, and any changes I make will be completed when I feel they need to be done. And I am working on some additions for TV Watch Online, including a store, powered by Amazon.com, and much more! Look out for announcements on these in the coming weeks.

Rearranging pages on TV Watch Online
Topic: TV Watch Online

If you haven't noticed already, I have rearranged some of the pages on TV Watch Online. Below is a recap of what I did:

The pages for Amazing Race, Apprentice, and American Idol have been removed from the navigation bar until those shows return midseason. You can still view those pages in the Site Map. The Lost page is still on the navigation bar because even though the show will not return until February, there will still be news to post in the meantime; and even though American Idol won't return until January, the Idol News page will still be on the navigation bar. And the 7th Heaven page has now been deleted from TV Watch Online.

I have made these changes in lead up for the new TV season beginning next month.  On September 1, I will be updating the fall show pages to reflect the new TV season.

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: Correct Predictions
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 8: Correct Predictions

Well...this is my last Countdown to Deathly Hallows post.  And what better day to do this on: celebrating the birthdays of JK Rowling & Harry Potter.

Below are all my predictions I made before reading Deathly Hallows, and a symbol next to a prediction indicates I correctly predicted it.  If you haven't finished reading the book yet, do not scroll down...

----------SPOILERS AHEAD----------

 

-----SPOILERS AHEAD-----

 

**Harry will live
**Voldemort will be defeated
**Hermione will live
**Harry and Ginny will get back together and get married
**Ron and Hermione will get together
Some time after that happens, Ron dies (possibly by sacrificing himself)
The Deathly Hallows are the Horcruxes (or at least related to them)
**Hogwarts will reopen
A member of the Order will become the new DADA teacher
Harry is not a Horcrux
**Snape is on the good side
**Snape killing Dumbledore was planned in advance
**R.A.B. is Regulus Black
**Harry will meet Aberforth Dumbledore (who works at the Hog’s Head)
Hagrid will die
**Wormtail will die
**Neville will become become the Herbology teacher
We will see the Mirror of Erised again
We will see Norbert again
**Percy will somehow redeem himself and be a part of the Weasley family again
**Grawp will have a part to play
We will see the Department of Mysteries again
Molly will die
**Lupin will die
**Snape will die
Neville will defeat Bellatrix
Either Lupin or Bill will defeat Fenrir Greyback
**Sirius Black really is dead
The creature we see on the UK cover holding the sword is Kreacher
**The sword on the UK cover is Godric Gryffindor's sword

 

-----END OF SPOILERS-----

 

----------END OF SPOILERS----------

Well, there you go.  I think I did pretty well, considering the amount of theories and predictions people had before the release.

As I said, this is my last Countdown to Deathly Hallows post, and to end it, I would like to wish a very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the woman to started the phenomenon: J.K. Rowling! who turns 42 today.  And we can't forget to wish a Happy Birthday to the The Boy Who Lived himself: Harry Potter, who turns 27 today!

Regarding my review of Deathly Hallows: I am really busy right now with summer classes at college, and some new projects for the site, so that's why I don't have it up right now, but I hope to have it up sometime in August.

On a side note: I received the first Harry Potter movie review to post on TV Watch Online, and while the reviewer gave the movie a horrible review, I will still be posting it.  Look out for that sometime this week.

Kelly Clarkson Apologizes to Clive Davis
Topic: American Idol

Again, I'm sorry I'm a little late on this news post.

So...American Idol Season 1 Champ Kelly Clarkson has apologized for everything that happened regarding the feud with her new CD, My December.  Throughout this whole controversy and feud, I've support Kelly all the way.  I'm a huge fan of hers, and always will, no matter what type of music she comes out with.  I personally love her new CD, and support her with wanting to make this CD her way.

Now that she's apologized, I hope everyone can move past it, and focus on how great My December is, because it is some of her best work.

If you haven't already done so, buy her new CD now! You can do so on TV Watch Online  on the Idol News page: stroll down on the left side until you see the Amazon product link for her CD and click on it.  Remember: Every time you buy a product through TV Watch Online, you are helping out the site.

Drew Carey Is New Price Is Right Host
Topic: TV/Entertainment News

First off, I'm sorry it's taken me a little bit to comment on this news item. I've been busy this week.

Anyway...It was announced that sitcom star and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" host is the new host of CBS' "The Price Is Right."  Here are my thoughts:

He was great on his sitcom, that was a great show.  Even though I loved "Whose Line is It Anyway?" I didn't particularly like him as the host of that improv show.  And that is probably why my parents don't think he should be hosting Price is Right.

For me...after letting it sink in a little bit that he's the new host and would be replacing Bob Barker, I actually think he will do really well on that show.  He has a great personality, and he has an energy that will be great on the show.  So I guess it's all a matter of waiting to really see how he will do as host.  I haven't watched Price is Right on a regular basis for quite a while, though I did watch Bob Barker's last million dollar spectacular show and his final show.  Since I want to see how Drew will do, I will probably watch the first few eps he hosts to see how he is, because unfortunately I don't have the time to watch it everyday.

Congrats to Drew Carey on becoming the new host of "The Price Is Right."

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: Finished Book Last Night
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 7: Finished Book Last Night

I finished the book last night at about 10:30-10:45.

I will give a review of the book at a later time.  But to say something about it: I loved it!  I think that the end of the book was the perfect way to end the series.  Harry Potter fans will not be disappointed.

I'm not sure when I will reread it again, but when I do, I will take my time a lot more to pick up the details and such like we all do with all the books.

But anway...I loved the book, and will post a review eventually.  So, see ya then...

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: Over Halfway Through
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 6: Over Halfway Through

Again, you're probably thinking: it's afternoon on the second day since the book has been released and I'm only just over halfway through.

It seems like I'm taking my time.  And I think it's for a couple of reasons.  One, I do have to do other things around the house. And two...I think deep down it may be because I don't want it to end.

But no matter...I'm loving the book so far, and I'm about to learn what the Deathly Hallows are.

We'll see if I get done tonight. I still have some homework I have to do before the end of today, and a few other things, so if I don't get done today, then I'll definitely have to be careful on Monday for anybody talking about the book.

My grandma and aunt stopped by just for a few minutes.  My aunt is a big Potter fan like me, so I gave her a few tidbits to tease her for what I've read so far.

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: 10 Chapters in...
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 5: 10 Chapters in...

I know what you may be thinking...It's 6pm and I'm only 10 chapters in.  But you have to take into consideration the book didn't come until 1pm.

Anyway...I'm loving the book so far.  I don't want to give anything away, but there's been a lot of action, and it seems that a lot is happening in such a short amount of time.

Gotta get back to reading...If I don't give another update tonight, I will definitely do so first thing tomorrow morning.  I want to read at least half the chapters today (& only 8 more chapters until I accomplish that).  See ya then...

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: Book Delivered
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 4: Book Delivered

This is not going to be a long post, because I'm dying to read the book...but I expected it to be delivered to my house via UPS.  I've been waiting and waiting.  A few minutes ago (a few minutes before 1pm) I saw the mail lady drop mail.  So I decided to go down to get the mail, and what do you know...there's the book, delivered from the USPS.  Oh well...at least I have it now, so I'll see ya later...

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: My DH Predictions
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 3: My DH Predictions

Below are my predictions for Deathly Hallows (in no particular order):
Harry will live
Voldemort will be defeated
Hermione will live
Harry and Ginny will get back together and get married
Ron and Hermione will get together
Some time after that happens, Ron dies (possibly by sacrificing himself)
The Deathly Hallows are the Horcruxes (or at least related to them)
Hogwarts will reopen
A member of the Order will become the new DADA teacher
Harry is not a Horcrux
Snape is on the good side
Snape killing Dumbledore was planned in advance
R.A.B. is Regulus Black
Harry will meet Aberforth Dumbledore (who works at the Hog’s Head)
Hagrid will die
Wormtail will die
Neville will become become the Herbology teacher
We will see the Mirror of Erised again
We will see Norbert again
Percy will somehow redeem himself and be a part of the Weasley family again
Grawp will have a part to play
We will see the Department of Mysteries again
Molly will die
Lupin will die
Snape will die
Neville will defeat Bellatrix
Either Lupin or Bill will defeat Fenrir Greyback
Sirius Black really is dead
The creature we see on the UK cover holding the sword is Kreacher
The sword on the UK cover is Godric Gryffindor's sword

We'll see how many I get right...

UPDATED: Countdown to Deathly Hallows: The Book Has Been Shipped
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 2: The Book Has Been Shipped UPDATED

In this 2nd Countdown to DH post, I update you on the shipment of my copy of the book.  I checked Amazon today to see the update, and I can now track my package.  Below is some of the info I read:

Shipment Date: July 19, 2007
Track Your Package:

Date	Time	Location	Event Details
July 20, 2007	08:33:00 AM	ARLINGTON WA US	Departure Scan
July 20, 2007	03:19:00 AM	ARLINGTON WA US	Arrival Scan
July 20, 2007	01:44:00 AM	SEATTLE WA US	Departure Scan
July 19, 2007	12:41:00 PM	SEATTLE WA US	Shipment picked up from seller's facility
July 16, 2007	01:20:50 AM	US	Carrier notified to pick up package

I live north of Seattle.  So on Thursday (yesterday) it was in Seattle, then at almost 2 this morning, it left Seattle, arrived in Arlington at just past 3 this morning, and left Arlington at 8:30 this morning.  Next stop: delivery to my house!

I will check again tonight to see if there is any more tracking updates.  But I will be up tomorrow morning (earlier than I normally do) to track it one last time, and wait in anticipation for it to be delivered, via UPS.  By the way, I heard that Amazon is going to try to deliver all their books before noon tomorrow.  That's impressive!

See ya then...

UPDATE:
I just checked on where the package is now (4:16pm) and as indicated in the tracking above, the last thing that happened that that it left Arlington.  Now, it says it has arrived in Arlington:

Date	Time	Location	Event Details
July 20, 2007	11:39:00 AM	ARLINGTON WA US	Arrival Scan

I'm not sure exactly why this is so, but I'm thinking maybe it was delivered to another place in Arlington to be stored for the night or something.  I don't know.

Can't wait for tomorrow!

Rowling rips Times for early review
Topic: Harry Potter

Shame on the New York Times!

Apparently, the Times has obtained a copy from a NY bookstore and gave an early review of the book.  I have not read the review, nor will I read it until after I have read the book myself, but I did hear that the review mentions how many people die and what the Deathly Hallows are.  But I'm glad they didn't spoil the ending.  And I guess there was another newspaper that has done the same thing.  Again, shame on them!

And Jo has basically given a shame on you statement as well.  I'm glad she's come out to say this.  Why can't we just wait until the book comes out and enjoy it together?  Well, it's doesn't look like that's happening.

So stay away from Internet as much as you can, for fear of being spoiled.  I am only visiting sites that I know won't spoil anything.

Countdown to Deathly Hallows: Amazon Prepares for Shipment
Topic: Harry Potter

Countdown to Deathly Hallows
Post 1: Amazon Prepares for Shipment 

I just received an e-mail from Amazon.com (which is where I pre-ordered my copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) saying that they are preparing to ship the book.  It also said that it will be delivered via UPS.

So...this starts my updates on DH for getting ready for the book.  I will post again when it has shipped and so forth.

America's Got Talent: Semifinals 1
Topic: America's Got Talent

Now that voting has started on season 2 of NBC's America's Got Talent, I will be making weekly posts sharing who's my favorites for the week and who I voted for.  For now, I will not put comments about each performance like I do with Idol-Talk, but maybe during the finals.

Here is the first half of the semifinalists:

1. Johnny Lonestar (cowboy)
2. Julienne Irwin (singer) *
3. Kevin James (magician) *
4. Robert Hatcher (singer) *
5. Jonny Come Lately (band)
6. Kashif (Bollywood dancer)
7. Butterscotch (beatboxer/singer) *
8. Sideswipe (acrobatics) *
9. Manuel Romero (singer)
10. The Glamazons (singers) *
    * = my favorites this week

Who I voted for:
Julienne Irwin | 10 votes
Kevin James | 5 votes
Butterscotch | 5 votes

I have been a fan of Kevin James the Magician since I first saw him on the show (since I am a magician), and even though his performance this week wasn't his best, I still votes for him because I know he can do better and I would love to see a magician get far on this show.  The worst this week was Kashif.  He's like dancing equivalent of Sanjaya.  Anyway...the best tonight was singer Julienne Irwin.  I've been a fan of hers since I first saw her audition.  And she did amazing singing Rascal Flatts' Bless the Broken Road.  She would be a great country singer if that's what she wants to do.

The second half of the semifinalists perform next week.  See ya then...

Rosie Declines Celeb Apprentice
Topic: Apprentice

In my previous post, I talked about NBC doing a celebrity edition of The Apprentice for the 7th season, scheduled for sometime midseason.  And they said they would love to have Rosie O'Donnell be one of the celebs.  And Rosie has come back to say she would never do it in this lifetime or beyond.  I say congrats to Rosie for declining the offer.  Trump has been bashing Rosie time and time again even after Rosie stopped doing it, and even though she still does it once in a while, Trump does it more, and does it worse.  He's the bully in this whole thing.

I wish Rosie all the success in her future.