Well, it’s now 11 PM California time, and I’m just now sitting down to watch the show. Got talking to my roommate and time got away from us. So I hope I didn’t miss anything too big in the recap show. I might have been interested in the interviews, but considering the time, I skip them. Did watch the scene from High School Musical 3. I so wish I could go see it Friday. That scene made me ready to see it. Like the constant ads on TV haven’t already done that.
So tonight is all about the new as the celebrities do one of four dances that have never been done on the show before. Personally, I can’t wait to see what I think, so let’s get right to it.Read More »Dancing with the Stars – The New Mix
Sorry this is a bit late this week. There’s no Play-by-Play recap of ABC’s Life On Mars this week. Instead I’ll just give you the gist of the show and the surprises we encounter.
Sam Tyler is trying to figure out what exactly happened to him. It’s a lot to consider, but he knows one thing. He’s good at catching bad guys, so why not do that. Good thing or we’d have no show to watch.
The case of the night involves armed robbery. They catch a guy who can’t swim at the pool and need to find some evidence to connect him to the crime. Gene Hunt votes to just plant the evidence, but Tyler wants to do it the 21st century way. Read More »Life On Mars – Episode 2 – Review
Tonight we’d actually have the potential for some drama. If they hadn’t told us who was the bottom star last week, that is. As it is, we are in for a night of patiently waiting out the clock until we get the result we all know is coming.
You could almost say this is part two. As they reminded us at the beginning, because of Misty’s injury, Rocco stayed even though he was the low score. However, the judge’s and viewer’s votes are carried over. So he and who ever else are near the bottom have a lot to prove if they want to stay. The real question is, can they do it?Read More »Dancing with the Stars – Sambas and Tangos
ABC is preparing to return to the world of ‘V’ a mini-series and then television series that focused on what like would be like if aliens came to earth. Whereas the the original ‘V’ was an allegory for authoritarian power like Nazism, this version is… Read More »ABC to go in search of Aliens, Better Ratings
Life On Mars was originally broadcast on the BBC and shown in America on BBA America. I watched the original show religiously. It lasted two seasons and had a definite plot arc. I loved the series, but was unhappy with the final episode. If you’re interested to find out why you can search and find my thoughts on the final episode.
I tell you that because you have to know about my history with the show. I will try not to write too much about how the ABC version is similar or dissimilar from the original, but it will doubtlessly influence my reviews.
The show opens in present day New York City. Homicide Detective Sam Tyler (Jason O’Mara) and his Partner Maya (Lisa Bonet) are racing with alarms blaring to a crime scene where a possible serial killer is held up. why discussing bringing Sam to see Maya’s folks. Yep, they’re dating, and we’re to believe it’s serious.
While the police are in the process of breaking down the suspect’s door, the suspect comes back with groceries. When he starts to run, Sam Tyler chases him down and arrests him. Are you paying attention?
Colin Reems, aka the suspect, is presented with evidence linking him to the crimes (photos, fibers under the victim’s fingernails, etc). Alas, the defense lawyer has video of Colin playing Craps at a casino all night long. So the police must have the wrong man.
When Colin is released, Maya remains suspicious decides to start surveillance of the suspect on her own. Meanwhile back at the station it’s revealed that Colin has a twin brother and it’s him playing in the casino. Oops.
Maya’s not answering her cell phone, so Sam Tyler races down to her last known location and discovers a her jacket with blood on it, but no Maya to be found.
Sam takes off in his Jeep SUV heading back to Colin’s apartment. With David Bowie’s “Life On Mars” playing on his iPod, Sam gets out, but the realizes he forgot his police radio in the SUV, when he turns around to head back to the apartment he is struck by a car and thrown to the ground.
Don’t forget that Life On Mars begins in just a few minutes on ABC. While you’re waiting head on over to the NY Daily News for a look at 1973 era headlines. Then visit the official website and play a game of PONG with trivia… Read More »Life On Mars begins in just a few minutes on ABC
