TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Chris Matthews has a giant head on Family Guy (and in real life)http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/chris-matthews-has-a-giant-head-on-family-guy-and-in-real-life/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/chris-matthews-has-a-giant-head-on-family-guy-and-in-real-life/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/chris-matthews-has-a-giant-head-on-family-guy-and-in-real-life/#commentsFiled under: , ,

This is an amusing clip from Sunday's episode of Family Guy. It's one of those pop culture flashbacks that the show does and has Chris Matthews and his giant head, talking over and interrupting his guest just like he does in real life. Special bonus: an appearance by someone from That 70s Show!

[Watch clips and episodes of Family Guy and other shows at SlashControl.]

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>brianchris matthewsfamily guyfoxkurtwood smithmsnbcstewiethat 70s showBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 17:02:00 ESTSneak Peek: this week's Total Drama Action season finalehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/sneak-peek-this-weeks-total-drama-action-season-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/sneak-peek-this-weeks-total-drama-action-season-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/sneak-peek-this-weeks-total-drama-action-season-finale/#commentsFiled under: , ,

I have to admit I haven't seen any of Total Drama Action. It's a show I often include in my What's On Tonight picks, but I just haven't caught up with it yet. From this recap/preview below, it looks like fun, sort of a weird Cartoon Network version of Survivor, with a few other reality shows mixed in too. The season finale airs this Thursday at 9PM.

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>cartoon networkreality showsseason finalesneak peektotal drama actionBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 16:38:00 ESTFX sets midseason schedule: Damages to Mondays, Nip/Tuck finale in March, and morehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/fx-sets-midseason-schedule-damages-to-mondays-nip-tuck-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/fx-sets-midseason-schedule-damages-to-mondays-nip-tuck-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/fx-sets-midseason-schedule-damages-to-mondays-nip-tuck-finale/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Glenn Close as Patty Hewes in FX's 'Damages.'Hot on the heels of FOX, its parent company's midseason schedule announcement, FX today released their upcoming schedule after the ball drops for 2010.

For the most part, the basic cable network's upcoming slate of originals is what everyone expected, save for one fairly big surprise.

Full details and premiere dates after the jump.

Continue reading FX sets midseason schedule: Damages to Mondays, Nip/Tuck finale in March, and more

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>2010 scheduleArcherDamagesFXJustifiedLawmanLouieNip TuckJonathan ToomeyTue, 01 Dec 2009 16:01:00 ESTAre you ready for some Martha Stewart?!http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/are-you-ready-for-some-martha-stewart/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/are-you-ready-for-some-martha-stewart/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/are-you-ready-for-some-martha-stewart/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Martha StewartIf you're like me, when you hear the name Martha Stewart you think of football. Now those two things are coming together in a new contest.

Martha and NBC have teamed up for Martha's Sunday Night Football Sweepstakes, a contest where, if you win the grand prize, you get a trip to New York City, a stay in a hotel, $100 in spending money, and you get to attend a live taping of Martha Stewart or Football Night in America. Runner up prizes include Martha's new book Dinner at Home and autographed footballs.

Continue reading Are you ready for some Martha Stewart?!

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>football night in americamartha stewartmartha stewart contestmarthas sunday night football sweepstakesnbcsunday night footballBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:00 ESTWhy is ABC giving Nicole Richie a situation comedy?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/why-is-abc-giving-nicole-richie-a-situation-comedy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/why-is-abc-giving-nicole-richie-a-situation-comedy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/why-is-abc-giving-nicole-richie-a-situation-comedy/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

nicole_richie_necklaceIf you don't count Hank -- and I'm trying to erase the two episodes I saw from my memory banks -- ABC has had a pretty good year launching new comedies. In fact, if you go back to the spring, you can add Better Off Ted to Cougar Town, The Middle and Modern Family.

Why then would ABC be giving Nicole Richie a new sitcom? I just don't see where she's worthy of a show, let alone that she has the star appeal or talent to carry a situation comedy.

Perhaps ABC has some take on The Simple Life star that I'm missing. She's cute, yes. She's not a complete airhead judging by what I've seen of her on talk shows. But, really, aren't there better actresses -- stars -- who are more viable for a new comedy series? Stars will more talent than celebrity to their credit.

Continue reading Why is ABC giving Nicole Richie a situation comedy?

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>ABCactressNicole RichieNicoleRichieParis HiltonParisHiltonsitcomsituation comedySituationComedyThe Simple LifeTheSimpleLifeAllison WaldmanTue, 01 Dec 2009 15:01:00 ESTReview: Lie to Me - Fold Equityhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-lie-to-me-fold-equity/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-lie-to-me-fold-equity/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-lie-to-me-fold-equity/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Lightman (Tim Roth) goes to Las Vegas to help locate a missing finalist in the World Series of Poker in the LIE TO ME episode 'Fold Equity,'
(S02E09) "She's the female equivalent of roulette and you like the view." - Foster

There's always a potential for screw-ups when networks start airing episodes out of the producers intended order (see NBC and their goofs with Detective Crosetti's death in season three of Homicide), but Lie to Me seems to have avoided that sort of miscalculation despite FOX's shuffling of the season order. That is, until "Fold Equity" aired last night. Originally set to air during Fox's Simpsons week (catch the Sideshow Bob reference?), "Fold Equity" didn't drop the ball on anything as major as a character's death, but more than once during the hour it felt as though we were taking some giant steps backward.

Continue reading Review: Lie to Me - Fold Equity

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>Abby BrammellBen ReynoldsBrendan HinesDr. Cal LightmanDr. Gillian FosterEli LokerFold EquityFOXKelli WilliamsLas VegasLie to MeMekhi PhiferMonica RaymundpokerRia TorresS02E09Shawn RyanThe Lightman GroupTim RothJonathan ToomeyTue, 01 Dec 2009 14:29:00 ESTThere could be yet another permanent death coming up on Heroeshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/there-could-be-yet-another-permanent-death-coming-up-on-heroes/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/there-could-be-yet-another-permanent-death-coming-up-on-heroes/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/there-could-be-yet-another-permanent-death-coming-up-on-heroes/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

HeroesSo, in last night's episode of Heroes, one of the original cast members was killed off. In slow motion! Fans might think that there's a chance he could come back because characters come back on this show all the time, but producer Tim Kring says that this is final.

And now it looks like it might not be the only permanent death on the show.

Continue reading There could be yet another permanent death coming up on Heroes

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>david tennantheroesjane curtinmohindernbcrex is not your lawyersendhil ramamurthyBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 13:29:00 ESTPeter Bergman celebrates 20 years on The Young and the Restlesshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/peter-bergman-celebrates-20-years-on-the-young-and-the-restless/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/peter-bergman-celebrates-20-years-on-the-young-and-the-restless/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/peter-bergman-celebrates-20-years-on-the-young-and-the-restless/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Peter_bergman_CBSWhere has the time gone? Is it really 20 years that Peter Bergman's played Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless? Amazing, but true. Not only has Bergman been tearing it up as Jack for two decades, he's pretty much eradicated the memory of his tenure on All My Children where he was nice guy, Dr. Cliff Warner. Say what you will about Jack, he's not a nice guy. He can have his good moments, but this character is too complicated, too selfish, too diabolical ever to be confused with a noble man like Cliff.

Which is what has made Peter Bergman's time on Y&R so remarkable! The character had been so sharply defined by Terry Lester that it was going to be tough for any actor to take over the part.

Continue reading Peter Bergman celebrates 20 years on The Young and the Restless

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>All My ChildrenAllMyChildrencontract disputeContractDisputeEric BraedenEricBraedenIm not a doctorImNotADoctorJack AbbottJackAbbottPeter BergmanPeterBergmanThe Young and the RestlessTheYoungAndTheRestlessVictorAllison WaldmanTue, 01 Dec 2009 13:03:00 ESTWhat's On Tonight: Presidential Address, Scrubs, Victoria's Secret, ECWhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/whats-on-tonight-presidential-address-scrubs-victorias-secr/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/whats-on-tonight-presidential-address-scrubs-victorias-secr/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/whats-on-tonight-presidential-address-scrubs-victorias-secr/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

  • So You Think You Can DanceAt 8, the major networks and the cable news networks have the Presidential Address.
  • The CW has a new 90210 at 8, then a new Melrose Place.
  • At 8:30, FOX has a new So You Think You Can Dance.
  • At 9, ABC has the season premiere of Scrubs (two episodes), followed by a new episode of The Forgotten.
  • NBC has a new, two-hour Biggest Loser at 9.
  • Discovery has a new Dirty Jobs at 9, then a new Ghost Lab.
  • History Channel has a new How The World Was Made at 9.
  • Food Network has a new The Best Thing I Ever Ate at 9.
  • Spike has Super Dave's Spike-Tacular at 9.
  • IFC has two episodes of Arrested Development at 9.
  • At 10, CBS has the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
  • There's a new Sons of Anarchy on FX at 10.
  • Bravo has a new Tabatha's Salon Makeover at 10.
  • Syfy has a new ECW at 10.
  • Also at 10: MTV has a new episode of The Hills, followed by a new episode of The City.

Check your local TV listings for more.

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue reading What's On Tonight: Presidential Address, Scrubs, Victoria's Secret, ECW

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>90210carson dalycharlie rosechelsea handlerconancraig fergusondirty jobsecwfallonjay leno showkimmellate night talk showslettermanmelrose placepresidential addressscrubssmileyso you think you can dancesons of anarchysuper davethe forgottenthe hillsBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 12:21:00 ESTGoodbye Raising The Barhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/goodbye-raising-the-bar/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/goodbye-raising-the-bar/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/goodbye-raising-the-bar/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Raising The Bar
I don't know how many people will miss TNT's Raising The Bar. It was one of those shows that you never really heard people talking about - fans or critics - even though it had a pretty high-profile cast, including Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Jane Kaczmarek. The 2008 premiere actually grabbed over 7.7 million viewers, but that number dropped 50% for the second season premiere, so the writing was on the wall.

TNT has canceled the legal drama. There are still a few episodes that haven't aired yet and they will probably be shown sometime in early 2010.

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>jane kaczmarekmark-paul gosselaarraising the barraising the bar canceledtntBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 12:06:00 ESTBob's Burgers heading to Foxhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/bobs-burgers-heading-to-fox/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/bobs-burgers-heading-to-fox/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/bobs-burgers-heading-to-fox/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Bob's BurgersFrom the creator of Home Movies comes a new animated show on Fox. Bob's Burgers will be about a guy (Bob) who runs a burger grill at an East Coast seaside town with his "tightly wound wife and three unhelpful kids".

Fox is obviously returning to form with another animated family comedy, as if their entire Sunday night line-up weren't enough. I yearn for animated shows that dare to be a little different like South Park, Futurama and The Venture Bros.

However, the show involves hamburgers and as a hamburger fan I may give it a shot. It is a bit of a concern that Fox is overdoing it with the animated shows. Perhaps Cartoon Network and Fox should just switch names and be done with it.

Also, based on the photo doesn't the main character look a little like Luigi from the Mario Brothers? Will he have a thick Italian accent as well?

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>animationBobs BurgersBobsBurgersFoxHome MoviesHomeMoviesBrad TrechakTue, 01 Dec 2009 11:27:00 ESTReview: Heroes - The Fifth Stagehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-heroes-the-fifth-stage-recap/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-heroes-the-fifth-stage-recap/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-heroes-the-fifth-stage-recap/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Heroes: The Fifth Stage
(S04E12) One of the comic books that I never expected to enjoy is Marvel's X-Factor. It used to be your typical spandex and fists adventure, but then it changed into a noir detective series, with mutants feature much more subdued powers. One of the best of these is Madrox, also known as Multiple Man. Upon impact of any kind, he splits into two beings, and then his doppelgangers retain this ability.

Why am I talking about a comic book character in a review about Heroes? Well, aside from the obvious connection, we got introduced to a new character this week. With Ray Park's Edgar gone from the Sullivan Bros. circus, Samuel turns to another denizen of the big top to step in and be his right-hand man, or right hands.

Continue reading Review: Heroes - The Fifth Stage

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>adrian pasdarAdrianPasdarcristine roseCristineRosedavid h lawrence xviiDavidHLawrenceXviidawn olivieriDawnOlivierielisabeth rohmElisabethRohmhayden panettiereHaydenPanettierejack colemanJackColemanmadeline zimaMadelineZimamilo ventimigliaMiloVentimigliarobert knepperRobertKnepperzachary quintoZacharyQuintoJason HughesTue, 01 Dec 2009 10:55:00 ESTThree Rivers will spend December on the shelfhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/three-rivers-will-spend-december-on-the-shelf/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/three-rivers-will-spend-december-on-the-shelf/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/three-rivers-will-spend-december-on-the-shelf/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

alex_oloughlin_cbsYou knew it was a bad sign in November when CBS decided to flip flop Cold Case and Three Rivers to test whether it was the time slots that were dictating the sliding ratings of the Sunday night dramas.

The results were hardly conclusive, but consistently drawing less than 2.0 in the demographics has doomed Three Rivers. CBS has pulled Three Rivers off the schedule for December. Merry Christmas, Alex O'Loughlin lovers.

This is the first step to cancellation and anyone who tells you otherwise is blowing smoke. Despite a big star in the center, Three Rivers is an earnest medical drama that's just not catching on with viewers. CBS will complete the 13-episode order and then kiss the show bye-bye.

Continue reading Three Rivers will spend December on the shelf

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>Alex OLoughlinAlexOloughlinCBSDecembermedicalNFL FootballNflFootballNielsensprimetimeratingsSunday nightSundayNightThree RiversThreeRiversAllison WaldmanTue, 01 Dec 2009 10:02:00 ESTHere's the new promo for Lost (from Spain)http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/heres-the-new-promo-for-lost-from-spain/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/heres-the-new-promo-for-lost-from-spain/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/heres-the-new-promo-for-lost-from-spain/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We aren't getting too many promos for the last season of Lost from ABC (and zero new footage), but this promo from Spain is pretty damn cool. It's hard to see if there's any new footage (I don't think there is), but it's very well done.

[via Popwatch]

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>abcbenjamin linushurleyislandlast season of lostlockelostlost adlost chessboardspainspanish lost promothe othersBob SassoneTue, 01 Dec 2009 08:02:00 ESTReview: Gossip Girl - The Treasure of Serena Madrehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-gossip-girl-the-treasure-of-serena-madre/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-gossip-girl-the-treasure-of-serena-madre/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/12/01/review-gossip-girl-the-treasure-of-serena-madre/#commentsFiled under: ,

Gossip Girl
(S03E11) It's Thanksgiving time on the Upper East Side, and you know what that means? Loads of drama and awkward situations. This special episode also marks the return of a few of the show's mothers, including Jessica's mother, Blair's mother, and Lily's mother CeCe.

Sadly, due to a prior engagement, I will not be able to offer you a full review of the episode in due time. Please take a few minutes to post your reactions to the episodes in the comments section below. In my review of the December 7 episode, I'll post my comments about "The Treasure of Serena Madre" and may include a few of your own comments.

So don't be shy. Let the other TV Squad readers know what you thought of this week's episode. What did you think of all the mother drama? Was Jenny's revenge against Eric too much? How about the damaging info Chuck has on his friends? Share your reactions, theories, and comments below.

The last episode before the holiday break, "The Debarted," will air next week on December 7.

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>Blake LivelyBlakeLivelyChace CrawfordChaceCrawfordEd WestwickEdWestwickEmily RutherfordEmilyRutherfordGina TorresGinaTorresGossip GirlGossipGirlJessica SzohrJessicaSzohrLeighton MeesterLeightonMeesterMargaret ColinMargaretColinMatthew SettleMatthewSettlePenn BadgleyPennBadgleyTaylor MomsenTaylorMomsenThe CWTheCwUpper East SideUpperEastSideIsabelle CarreauTue, 01 Dec 2009 01:02:00 ESTReview: House - Wilsonhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/review-house-wilson/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/review-house-wilson/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/review-house-wilson/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard, L) discusses treatment of a patient with Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein, R) in the HOUSE episode 'Wilson.'
(S06E10) "They're all dying. They're all your friends." - House

Episodes like this are why I've faithfully stuck with House after six and a half seasons. Sure, more often than not, House can get stale -- it's the same thing, week in and out, and even something shocking (like Kutner offing himself last year or Cameron saying good-bye two weeks ago) isn't enough to take away from the fact that it's just another episode with another wacky case. But episodes like "Broken", and now "Wilson," are proof that there are so many more layers that need exploring in the world of Princeton Plainsboro.

Continue reading Review: House - Wilson

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>David ShoreDr Chris TaubDr Eric ForemanDr Gregory HouseDr James WilsonDr Lisa CuddyDr Remy HadleyDr Robert ChaseFOXHouseHugh LaurieJesse SpencerJoshua MalinaLisa EdelsteinLucas DouglasMichael WestonOlivia WildeOmar EppsPeter JacobsonPrinceton Plainsboro HospitalRobert Sean LeonardS06E10ThirteenWilsonJonathan ToomeyMon, 30 Nov 2009 23:58:00 ESTProducers Guild names noms; do you care?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/producers-guild-names-noms-do-you-care/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/producers-guild-names-noms-do-you-care/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/producers-guild-names-noms-do-you-care/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mad MenUsually just covering the Emmys is enough to make me want to take a week long nap. But now TV shows are getting more nominations and awards than most Nobel Peace Prize Winners.

It's not just the Emmys. We've got the Golden Globes, the People's Choice Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Peabody Awards, the ALMA Awards, the E Pluribus Unum Awards. It's good to know that at least America's cabinet makers will never suffer a major economic recession.

Now the Producers Guild has announced the list of nominations for their awards and they are almost identical to the Emmys. Mad Men, 30 Rock, Breaking Bad, Dexter; they're all there. Why not just show a rerun of the last Emmy Awards and everyone can turn in early?

Does anybody care about all these trinket tossers?

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>30 rock30Rockbreaking badBreakingBaddexterDexter MorganDexterMorganemmysEmmys2008emmys2009mad menMadMenProducers GuildProducers Guild Awardsproducers guild of americaproducers guild of america awardsproducers guild of america nominationsProducersGuildProducersGuildAwardsProducersGuildOfAmericaProducersGuildOfAmericaAwardsProducersGuildOfAmericaNominationsDanny GallagherMon, 30 Nov 2009 22:03:00 ESTFirst "Spill" O'Reilly, then ... who?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/first-spill-oreilly-then-who/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/first-spill-oreilly-then-who/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/first-spill-oreilly-then-who/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Spill O'ReillyThere are a few definitive signs that you have become an icon in television news: getting a blog dedicated solely to your ties, winning an "Auto-Tune the News" award, and bringing the world the hilarious tale of an exploding whale.

Last week, Fox News' "No Spin" pundit Bill O'Reilly was cemented into fame when Sesame Street unveiled their "Spill O'Reilly," the newest talking head on the "Grouch News Network" that includes such greats as Walter Cranky, Dan Rather-not and Sally Messy Yuckayel.

This got me thinking...

View Poll

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>bill oreillyBillOreillychildrens television workshopChildrensTelevisionWorkshopctwdan rather-notDanRather-notfox newsfox news hdFoxNewsFoxNewsHdgrouch news networkGrouchNewsNetworkoscar the grouchOscarTheGrouchsally messy yuckayelSallyMessyYuckayelsesame streetsesame street 40th anniversarysesame street workshopSesameStreetSesameStreet40thAnniversarySesameStreetWorkshopspill oreillySpillOreillythe oreilly factorTheOreillyFactorwalter crankyWalterCrankyDanny GallagherMon, 30 Nov 2009 21:30:00 ESTMeet Paul Linnman, the reporter who covered the infamous exploding whalehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/meet-paul-linnman-the-reporter-who-covered-the-infamous-explodi/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/meet-paul-linnman-the-reporter-who-covered-the-infamous-explodi/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/meet-paul-linnman-the-reporter-who-covered-the-infamous-explodi/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Paul Linnman, Exploding WhaleSome think that only certain stories define a reporter's career and nothing could be further from the truth. Just ask TV reporter Paul Linnman who since the dawn of the Internet has been dubbed as the "exploding whale guy."

He's covered all sorts of amazing stories, people and moments around the world, but his most famous story is one of a beached whale that Oregon Department of Transportation officials tried to blow up with a ton of dynamite.

Still, Linnman was nice enough to sit down with me and discuss that infamous day in TV history when the blubber hit the fan (as well as the cameras, a flattened car and about 75 onlookers) for an interview at Asylum.com.

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>asylumasylum australiaasylum italyasylum networkasylum ukAsylumAustraliaAsylumItalyAsylumNetworkAsylumUkpaul linnmanPaulLinnmanthe exploding whaleTheExplodingWhaleDanny GallagherMon, 30 Nov 2009 21:02:00 ESTWatch some classic Doctor Who on YouTubehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/watch-some-classic-doctor-who-on-youtube/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/watch-some-classic-doctor-who-on-youtube/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/30/watch-some-classic-doctor-who-on-youtube/#commentsFiled under: , ,

TARDISDoctor Who fans can once again rejoice. Episodes of the classic series are now available on YouTube. These are officially sanctioned by the BBC, so there's no piracy in this instance.

In this case, it's a selection of a single episode from four of the ten existing Doctors. There is The Edge of Destruction with William Hartnell, The Krotons with Patrick Troughton, Carnival of Monsters with Jon Pertwee and The Caves of Androzani and The Twin Dilemma with Peter Davison and Colin Baker, respectively.

Classic episodes have been available online before. Netflix had a few in their library for subscribers. This is the first instance I recall in which the episodes are available to anybody in the world at any time.

I note that a bunch of the available stories are written by the fantastic Doctor Who scribe Robert Holmes. This guarantees quality writing to compensate for the poor special effects of the era. Enjoy!

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>BBCDoctor WhoDoctorWhoJon PertweeJonPertweePatrick TroughtonPatrickTroughtonPeter DavisonPeterDavisonTARDISThe DoctorTheDoctorWilliam HartnellWilliamHartnellBrad TrechakMon, 30 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST