MY VIEW ON "THE VIEW" & MIKE BOOGIE MANIA?

THE VIEW (ABC)
I think I was rushing to judgement the other day. Rosie is doing very well on the show - although she needn't suck ALL the air out of the room. The funny thing is - now with Babs - who's an icon, Rosie and Joy, who's pretty funny in her own right - what is left now for poor vapid Elizabeth? It really seems like she's stranded on an island - she's not interesting, she's talking more then ever and saying less then ever - it's bad and embarrassing to watch. I mean - I sort of like the idea of an "every woman" in the mix - but her??? She was on SURVIVOR and she married a sports celebrity AND she's incredibly right-leaning and conservative - so the only time she pipes up is to sermonize. Now, I would love for someone on the right to be on that show - but Elizabeth does her party no favors with her flimsy reactions and quick empty platitudes. I swear - I kind of wish Star was still there - her and Rosie - now that might've been interesting. But Elizabeth - I will bet that by this time next year you are gone. It was funny to watch Jessica Simpson, who seems to have the same lips now as Bree Walker. She tries really hard now to appear smart and combat that goofy image - but nobody really wants her to pretend to be smart. It reminds me of being friends with someone you don't like because you feel bad for them. She has looks and talent - so I guess every one in her camp laughs at her jokes and placates her - but Jesus - she does not do well on her own. I think she has a learning disability, but that's anybody's guess. Anyway - maybe when Elizabeth gets fired she could work for Simpson and discuss their haircuts together (as they did on the show to nobody's interest.)

CELEBRITY DUETS (FOX)
As embarressing and great as ever - Hal Sparks is the next Springsteen, man!!!

PRISON BREAK (FOX)
Just watched the first 3 in a mini marathon. It gets better and better and has become one of my network favorites. William Fincher was an excellent addition. And that T-Bag - he's a fucking worm.
Grade: B +

THE LIFESTYLE: SWINGING IN AMERICA (DVD)
The scariest film about swinging ever made. These people are your grandparents - and between their horrifying orgy and the horrifying amounts of food they eat at these things (all orgies are "pot luck") this might be the best argument AGAINST swinging ever made. But God bless these odd-looking lunatics - they are having a blast.
A

BIG BROTHER ALL STARS (CBS)
And Mike Boogie takes the lead - I think Erica will win based on votes in the house - but this season has been greatly unpredictable - and Erica really got to where she is by doing almost nothing. However - Mike has really offended the house guests with his bursts of anger and his competitive nature - I don't know if he can swing the vote. Though I'm sure he won't mind the car or the 50 grand, I'm hoping Dr. Will works some magic for him in the jury house - and that Mike delivers a beatiful speech to ask for that money. I saw Janelle on the EARLY SHOW this morning on CBS and she was saying that she loves Will - I can't believe she got this far only to get sent home by Mike and Erica. I also think that Erica might kill Mike after she gets out of the house and watches the tapes.
Grade: A +

WEEDS (SHOWTIME)
Loving the new season - and really liked the little twist at the end of the latest episode - but would he really marry her so soon? Just to get laid?
Grade: B

HOUSE (SEASON PREMIERE) (FOX)
A monster season premiere with a truly mind fucker of a melancholy ending. Awesome. I wonder if House will go back to the cane - but something like that usually doesn't work on tv - yet it worked beatifuly last night.
Grade: A

THE WIRE (RE-UPP on DEMAND)
If you have COMCAST ON DEMAND, you can watch the first 3 seasons in a 30 minute little wrap up that really preps you for the new season and reminds you who everybody is - although the new season looks like they're starting from scratch, story wise. Thank God.

BIG BROTHER ALL STARS (CBS)
Goodbye, and Bravo, Dr. Will. You and Boogie took us on an amazing ride this summer and you might be the best reality show contestant ever. What you and Boogie did is nothing short of phenomenal - and I'm waiting to see who wins this thing. But here was the big problem - for a while - I thought that if you or Boogie DID NOT win the HOH, then you probably would have won - however, re-thinking this strategy - even if Erica would've won - or Janelle - they would've talked, realized they were being played and sent you or boogie home - the only difference is who went home first - but still - it is a crap shoot - and you gave it your all and got very damned close to the end. Boogie's head was going to explode there for a minute towards the end - and you must say - as a gamer, you have to appreciate what the girls did.

I will be interviewing both Dr. Will and Mike Boogie after the dust settles for this blog - so stay tuned.

EXTRAS (HBO)
Me and the girl just watched the ep where this bald, annoying man gets Ricky Gervais a line on a film and then wants a dinner with him, which Ricky is reticent to go to. It reminded me of the SEINFELD when Jerry gets a jacket and then must take out that comic. But this was very funny and I believe we only have 2 left after this. When Andy was standing in front of the grave and going along with this lie that the diseased was his mother - and that she had him when she was 62 - priceless. Even better - when Andy asks his lady friend - "who would you rather have home waiting for you - Johnny Depp or OJ Simpson." When his friend said "Depp", Andy accused her of being racist. She pointed out the murders and he replied "The man's been acquitted - racist."
Grade: B

EXTRAS (HBO)
The Season Finale'. Like THE OFFICE, the last episode in this first series goes a bit for the heart, as Andy finally gets somewhere with his script, courtesy of a fantasticly funny Patrick Stuart - and his homophobia almost screws the entire thing up. Another reminder of SEINFELD, as the comedy Andy is pitching seems to be a sitcom version of THE OFFICE BBC. Can't wait for the new season to begin.
Grade: B +

KETTLE CLASSICS, who make that oil-ladden potato chip, has just released a fat free version - BAKED CLASSICS - this is the best low-fat chip on the market! One bag is 90 calories - da bomb!

Also in your local freezer, HEALTHY CHOICE has a new low-fat ice cream sandwich made of caramel and vanilla - my grade: I ate all of them.

These 2 products represent the best low fat desserts going right now - I recommend and encourage all readers of this blog to let me know about any other low fat delight - as I'm trying to lose 15 pounds. And I pretty much love all of the Weight Watchers frozen treats - just God Forbid - don't mention exercise.

I'm really excited about the new Elton John CD, THE CAPTAIN & THE KID - a sequel of sorts to 1975's CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. I heard him do the new single on THE EARLY SHOW and it sounds like a return to classic Elton.