Sundance Channel's The Mortified Sessions premieres in December

Sundance Channel's newest show The Mortified Sessions is premiering soon! Check out the official blurb: 

Did you rock a fanny pack in the 90's? Could you have passed for a Chia Pet with your 80's hair do? Remember those days when MC hammer pants were cool? 

Well Sundance does, and on December 5th, hilarious Office actor Ed Helms, Oscar winner Mo'Nique, and star of Modern Family Eric Stonestreet will be recounting those days during the premiere of Sundance Channel's new show The Mortified Sessions. Get to know how your favorite celebrities became who they are by taking an entertaining look at who they were.  From awkward childhood photos to embarrassing poetry, this is one trip down memory lane you have to see!   The Mortified Sessions will premiere in a back to back stacked TV event on December 5th starting at 8PM ET on Sundance Channel!   

Visit http://on.fb.me/SDMortifiedSessions or http://www.sundancechannel.com/the-mortified-sessions/ for more info.

Ed Helms is now the best part of The Office so I'm already interested just because of his involvement!  I'll have to track down what channel is The Sundance Channel on my cable box, just so I can check this baby out. Will you tune in?

SNL Highlight: Really??!?! with Seth & Kermit

One of my favorite segments of Weekend Update has always been "REALLY!?! with Seth & Amy" so I was super excited to hear it would be back on the show. Then you add in a Muppet and it just skyrocketed to the top of my list of awesome things that happened this weekend. Watch Seth and Kermit take down the whole "pizza is a vegetable" nonsense that happened in Congress last week:

SNL Highlight: Jason Segel and Paul Rudd make out!

Everyone was expecting the Muppet cameos in the show, but I was pleasantly surprised when Paul Rudd showed up for the Kissing Thanksgiving sketch! It was a brief cameo, but hilarious thanks to the ferocity that they just went at it! There was just so much tongue, I don't even know how they were able to stay in character and just go with it. Watch the entire family be way too affectionate after the break.

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 11 (COMMUNITY's future is GRIMM)

This week's big news is definitely NBC's release of their midseason schedule. Including some time shifts and premiere dates, the biggest news of all that sent shockwaves (shockwaves!) through the internet television community, was the disappearance of Community from the schedule. Listen as we dive in to the news, as well as talk about the People's Choice Awards, the Oscars drama, and what we've been watching this week.

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Catch the full breakdown and listen to the episode after the break.

SNL Highlight: Everyone Cries to Adele's "Someone Like You"

The best sketch of the night was definitely the last sketch, so if you couldn't stay up to watch the cast cry together to Adele's soulful ballad "Someone Like You" then you can watch this shoddy pirated version right here. Unfortunately, because of music streaming rights this sketch and my other favorite sketch "Les Jeunes Des Paris" aren't available on Hulu.

Watch them cry after the break, quick before NBC takes offline:

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 10 (Is PSYCH better than COMMUNITY?)

We tackle that question and more in this week's episode of The Small Screen Podcast! Check below for the full breakdown, then be sure to follow me (@kristal_bailey) and my co-host (@poppas2cents) on Twitter and his blog www.poppas2cents.com.

Listen to the episode and get the full breakdown of what was discussed after the break.

SNL Highlight: A Kardashian Divorce Special

This is probably the only time the word/name "Kardashian" will ever appear on this blog. The Kardashian family is a running joke in Hollywood that it seems everyone gets but them. Is it bad that I could totally see this being a legitimate special?

Check the hilarious clip after the break.

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 9 (Is the new season looking GRIMM?)

There were lots of new season pick-ups, and one last series premiere - GRIMM. We also talk about Chuck's season debut and which of the many new shows we think is the most promising. Check the full breakdown in case you need to avoid spoilers.



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BREAKDOWN:
Intros: Start - 1:21

TV News: 1:21 - 12:28

• Full Season Pick-ups (Homeland, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Sons of Anarchy, Boardwalk Empire, Bob’s Burgers): 1:21 - 9:55
• Grimm’s strong debut: 9:56 - 12:28

Topic of the Week: What is the Most Promising New Show? 12:29 - 21:52

• Homeland vs. Revenge vs. New Girl

What We’re Watching: 21:52 - 49:15

• Grimm (a new Angel/Charmed/Supernatural? Better than Once Upon a Time? Is “procedural” a bad word to television critcs?): 21:52 - 31:49
• Chuck vs The Zoom (Morgan as the Intersect, Sarah’s Dream House, and the debate over stuntcasting): 31:50 - 49:15

Closing: 49:16 - end

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Netflix Watch Instant: Halloween 2011 Edition

It's Halloween weekend and it's time to watch some scary movies! I just posted a great round up of films over on NapiersNews.com, so be sure to check them out. I also wanted to point out ONE more thing you should look into streaming:

The Vampire Diaries! 

Yep, my favorite current show is on Netflix Instant, both seasons 1 and 2. If you've got some time to kill - check out this teen supernatural soap. While it started off a bit too melodramatic and teen angst ridden, it has grown to be one of the best vampire entities around. I'd say this is better than True Blood because it doesn't rest on just sex scenes and shock value.

Check it out, you'll like it.

But if you swear it's not your thing, you can see all the other films on Netflix Instant that would make for perfect weekend viewing on NapiersNews.com

SNEAK PEEK: Watch the first 9 minutes of Once Upon a Time

There's one show left to premiere that I'm super excited - Once Upon a Time! While Jennifer Morrison still leaves a bad taste in my mouth thanks to her stint on How I Met Your Mother, the premise and talent behind the camera places this show right in my wheelhouse of entertainment.

While the show premieres on Sunday, October 23 on ABC, you can catch the first 9 minutes right here. Watch it after the break!

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 7 (PSYCH, We love THE VAMPIRE DIARIES)

This week we round up the major TV pick-ups and cancellations, and dive into USA's Psych and The CW's The Vampire Diaries. Like what you hear? Be sure you follow us on twitter: @kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents. We'd love to hear your feedback!



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Breakdown:
Intros: Start - 1:15

TV News: 1:16 - 14:01
New Show Renewals (SPOILER ALERT)
The CW’s success with Ringer, The Secret Circle, & Hart of Dixie 1:16 - 7:53
Suburgatory 7:54 - 8:57
Revenge 8:58 - 11:23
Cancelled: Charlie’s Angels 11:24 - 14:01

What We’ve Been Watching: 14:02 - 34:50
Psych (the new USA network flagship show?): 14:02 - 25:54
The Vampire Diaries (MAJOR deaths, the dueling mediums, and more): 25:55 - 34:50

Podcast Feedback:
How is The Walking Dead similar to LOST? 34:51 - 44:46

What We’re Looking Forward To:
Once Upon a Time: 44:47 - 45:43
Supernatural’s Buffy/Angel Reunion: 45:44 - Closing

SNL Highlight: A Brief Interview with Drake

My favorite sketch from the Anna Faris/Drake SNL episode from Saturday isn't online because of copyright restrictions for the "Tell Him" song. Boo! So, instead of posting that video clip, I'll post my second favorite skit from the night: the Digital Short A Brief Interview with Drake.

Watch it here and let me know which segment was your favorite. I think mine was the extremely close up interview!

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 6 (The Schedule is a-changing!)

The fall TV schedule that is! We had some issues with filming this episode since I had a power outage when we were supposed to record originally, so sorry for the delay. Oh well, we finally were able to record and here's the latest! We talk about Glee, American Horror Story, Hart of Dixie, and all the renewal and cancellation news.


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Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:15

TV News: 1:15 - 19:40

• Full-Season Pick-Ups for New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Whitney, Up All Night: 1:15 - 8:33
• Cancellations: The Playboy Club, Free Agents, H8R: 8:34-10:25
• Chuck & Grimm: 10:26 to 13:28
• The Return of Arrested Development and the TV Show Movie: 13:29 - 19:40

What We've Been Watching (SPOILER ALERT): 19:41 - 48:05

• Awkward. & Suburgatory: 19:41 - 24:20
• American Horror Story: 24:21 - 26:59
• Glee: 27:00 - 37:08
• Hart of Dixie: 37:09 - 42:01
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: 42:02 - 48:05

What We're Looking Forward To

• The Walking Dead: 48:06 - 50:20

Closing: 50:21 - End

Follow me and my cohost on Twitter (@kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents) and feel free to send us any feedback there or in the comments here!

SNL Highlight: Arlene's sexual harrassment

Melissa McCarthy was a fearless and hilarous host on this past Saturday Night Live! She didn't always get the best material, but she was game for anything - including repeated falling down stairs and dousing herself in Ranch dressing. While those big gaffs were funny, I felt the sketches relied on too one-note a joke to make it into this week's highlight posts.

However, Melissa's Arlene was hilarious not only for her performance and comittment to the joke, but also for the somewhat surprising turn with Bill Hader. Check it out after the break, and let me know which sketch was your favorite in the comments!

The Vampire Diaries: Season 3 Episode 3 Recap

Putting the “Dairies” back in “The Vampire Diaries”

Tonight the diaries trope finally came back! For a show based around the diaries of Elena and Stefan, it’s a trope that is rarely used and was last season in the first few episodes. I didn’t miss it at all, but this week it was used perfectly. Elena’s reading of Stefan’s diary and the flashbacks to the 20s provided two different views of the same events. Throw in Klaus’ retelling and we get the full picture of just who The Ripper was during the roaring ‘20s. 

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 5 (The MEAT of the Fall Season)

We're two weeks of premieres in and there is a LOT to talk about! After editing out 3 shows, our show still came in a little long. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to follow us on twitter (@kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents) for more TV talk!



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Here's this week's breakdown:
Intros - Start - 1:13

TV News: 1:13 - 13:15

• New Girl’s monster ratings (Is premiering shows on iTunes the new go-to move?): 1:13 - 6:03
• The Rise of the Sitcom (How I Met Your Mother, 2 and Half Men, 2 Broke Girls, Modern Family, etc.) 6:03 - 8:49
• NBC’s Continued Struggle: 8:49 - 13:15

What We’re Watching: 13:15 - 49:46

• Glee: 13:50 - 23:37
• Nikita: 23:37 - 26:14
• How I Met Your Mother: 26:15 - 32:43
• 2 Broke Girls: 32:43 - 36:24
• Modern Family: 36:24 - 42:25
• Saturday Night Live (Alec Baldwin, Radiohead): 42:25 - 44:56
• Revenge: 44:56 - 49:46

What We’re Looking Forward To: 44:46 - 57:23

• Happy Endings: 44:46 - 54:01
• Suburgatory and ABC Wednesday Nights: 54:01 - 57:23

Closing: 57:23 - End

Let us know what you think in the comments or on Twitter! Also, feel free to email any questions, shows, or news you'd like addressed on the show!

SNL Highlight: Red Flag Fragrance

Have you seen the latest Dior commercial? That's hilarious in a completely unsetting way thanks to the digital recreation/colorization of Marilyn Monroe.

This Red Flag commercial from SNL is hilarious in all the right ways. Check out Kristen Wiig as she continually puts up emotional/personality "red flags" the guys in the room after the break.

SNL Highlight: The 7th or 8th GOP Debate

Saturday Night Live returned with Alec Baldwin breaking the hosting record and it took some great jabs at the GOP. This summer, so many crazy political debates occurred and I was just wishing that SNL would be on to mock and make me laugh at the insanity. Jon Stewart and Colbert are great, but they are limited to just commentary, while SNL can impersonate them to bring the humor to a whole new level.

With its return, they wasted no time taking the GOP debates to task! Watch the cold open after the break.

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 4 (Fall Season Begins!)

With the 2011-2012 fall season getting underway, Marcos and I talked about some of the new shows we've had the chance to check out and about some of the upcoming premieres this week that we're excited for. We also shared our reaction to the the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start-1:24


Emmy Reaction: 1:24-7:51


What We're Watching (SPOILER ALERT)

• Up All Night/Free Agents: 7:51-15:00
• Ringer: 15:00-19:37
• The Secret Circle: 19:38-23:47
• The Vampire Diaries: 23:48-33:20
• Archer: 33:21-35:47

What We're Looking Forward To:35:47-Close

• Glee: 35:47-41:06
• Whitney: 41:07-45:02
• SNL: 45:02-46:15
• Revenge: 46:15-47:59
• Hart of Dixie: 48:00-End

As always, you can download the latest episode of "The Small Screen Podcast" over at iTunes.

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Kristal: @kristal_bailey

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The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 3 (The Emmys)

This week we explore the Emmy nominees, spouting out our picks for who will win and who should win! Please excuse the clicks and sound glitches, we're still working out the kinks as we go. Let us know your picks on twitter: @kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents! We'll also be live-tweeting the Emmy's, using our hashtag #SSPEmmys for Small Screen Podcast talk. Join us by @ replying us or using the hashtag #SSPEmmys!



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Here's the full breakdown of the episode:


Intros: Start - 1:22

TV News:
Spartacus, R.I.P. Andrew Whitfield: 1:22 - 4:02

Emmys: 4:02 - 48:50
#SSPEmmys
Best Supporting Actress - Drama: 4:02 - 9:00
Best Supporting Actor - Drama: 9:00 - 13:03
Best Supporting Actor - Comedy: 13:04 - 17:38
Best Supporting Actress - Comedy: 17:39 - 22:54
Best Lead Actor - Drama: 22:55 - 27:29
Best Lead Actress - Drama: 27:30 - 31:03
Best Lead Actress - Comedy: 31:04 - 34:44
Best Lead Actor - Comedy: 34:45 - 40:50
Outstanding Comedy Series: 40:51 - 43:31
Outstanding Drama Series: 43:32 - 48:50

Closing: Next week we talk about first impressions on season premieres!

Let me know your Emmy picks in the comments!