Rob (CBS) – Series premiere. The picture above, that’s Rob Schneider with his wife, Patricia Azarcoya Arce. So, between that and the mere existence of “Rob” – USA Today review headline: “What’s bad about “Rob”? The whole enchilada” – we now have Reasons #587 and #588 of “Why We Hate Rob Schneider.”
30 Rock (NBC) – Season premiere. Yeah, I totally should have included the Lemon Party. That, and Fresh-Ass: Based on the Novel Tush by Ass-Phire. I’m so happy this show’s back.
The Office (NBC) – Tonight’s episode, “Trivia,” sounds like it recycles two plots: 1) Andy tries to get everyone to double their sales, which he already tried to do in “The Incentive,” and it wasn’t funny; and 2) The summary closely resembles “The Quiz” from the original UK “Office.” I swear, if Andy says,” Exsqueeze me,” I’m DONE.
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (HBO) – Third and maybe final documentary in the “Paradise Lost” series, about the wrongful conviction, imprisonment, and eventual release of the West Memphis Three. The first two are excellent, and there’s no reason to think “Purgatory” won’t be as good. With music from Metallica!
The Finder (FOX) – Series premiere, about a former-military policeman (played by Geoff Stults) from Florida who can find anything. Shows set in Florida suck. More importantly, it’s Michael Clarke Duncan’s triumphant return to TV; it’s been too long since he played “Inmate” on “The Jamie Foxx Show.”
LATE NIGHT GUESTS: John McCain and Johnny Winter on Letterman; Gerard Butler, Betty White, and Ledisi on Leno; Meryl Streep, Stephen Merchant, and Kina Grannis on Kimmel; Hugh Laurie on Ferguson; Daniel Radcliffe, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Common on Fallon; Ricky Gervais, Wladimir Klitschko, and James Durbin on Conan; Dolly Parton on Stewart; and Mike “Not Steve” Allen on Colbert.
After the jump, a cute “Parks and Recreation” skit that aired during last night’s People’s Choice Awards. It’s got Ron and Ann growing beards and Andy and April showing off their impressive sword-swallowing skills.
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I’m sorry Josh, but I will be watching Rob tonight, not for Rob or Cheech Marin or that hot latin chick, but because of Eugenio Derbez, you see he is probably the best mexican comedian out there right now, he’s a really creative guy with years of experience doing some of the most awesome bits in mexican television, he has invaded the culture with countless catchphrases and characters and he’s an all around awesome guy, so I will be watching Rob to support Eugenio, in hopes that he does a great job on this show and gets better roles in Hollywood.
Just to show you what type of comedy he does, he once made a Snow White episode where he played both Snow White and the Wicked Witch and as a climax had the witch killed off in a parody of Princess Di’s death [youtu.be] this was back in 1997 a couple of months after her death.
At the time in mexican television no one was doing what this guy had the balls to do, so I hope he has lots of success on this show, even if it means putting up with Rob Schneider for 20 minutes.
I’m intrigued. Thank you for the recommendation; I’ll check him out.
¡Rob!, I’d be all over. Not sure about Rob.
I’m going to go home, put on my glasses, eat a block of night cheese and watch 30 Rock.
Liz Lemon is my spirit animal.
a) I will watch The Finder because I thought the intro episode they did on Bones was cute.
b) “Shows set in Florida suck” I disagree. I enjoy the hell out The Glades & really liked the first couple of seasons of Burn Notice.
c) I mentioned earlier this week that I have questionable taste.
Karen Cisco and Maximum Bob also did not suck. Americans don’t deserve the entertainment that Florida provides.
And…Burn Notice could’ve gone on the list for the previous post. It should’ve ended at least one if not two seasons ago. All due respect to the gloriousness of Mr. Campbell.
The episode on Bones they appeared in existed solely to pave the way for this show, though. It’s like… meta, but in a corporate way, you know? *brushes hair out of eyes, returns to drum circle at Occupy rally, smokes salvia*
Yeah, Burn Notice was fun the first few, but it just meh’d out.
“Shows set in Florida suck”
Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche would like a word with you in the kitchen.
Crockett, Tubbs… do your thing.
I’m gonna watch Rob, just like I watched Vodka last night.
It’s cool to hate on things, but to hate on things you haven’t even seen? Come on. It’s so much better to hate properly.
I’ve never seen a Real Houswives show and I never will, yet I hate them.
Any time a reality show labels something as “real” feel free to buttfuck the hate fairy, she likes it rough.
Josh, I think you’ve been hanging around Dustin too much. We have no reason to hate Rob Schneider, and you didn’t even mention a new Parks and Rec is on tonight!
BRING BACK MATT
I’d rather watch Tebowcenter on ESPN than 30 Rock. At least Tebowcenter makes me laugh.
30 Rock seemed a little off, but Tracy was a little better, sometimes it seems like he is phoning it in.
Parks & Rec, outside of Ben and the dog, had one of it’s weakest episodes since season 1
The Office was surprisingly watchable
Come on, the “Get On Your Feet” sequence was good.
I know, just being a little extra cynical. The episode wasn’t that bad, but it wasn’t up to the lofty standards I have for the show, which they normally exceed.
That gag went on a little too long IMO. I’m also a little biased, because I’ve played and coached hockey my whole life. Walking on ice is too easy.
Regardless, it was better than Modern Family using the tired-old “make a device that will have an egg survive a fall” storyline
30 Rock used a word 3 or 4 times last night that summed up the episode for me: Pitchy.