ABC Network Logo wide 560x282 ABC To Break Up Serial Dramas Into Twin Runs

ABC announced its 2013-14 schedule on Tuesday.

Highlights: DWTS reduced to one night, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. leads off all-new Tuesday, Once spinoff leads off “female empowerment” Thursdays, serial dramas split into two uninterrupted 12-episode runs.

MONDAY: 8-Dancing with the Stars, 10-Castle

TUESDAY: 8-Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (new), 9-The Goldbergs (new), 9:30-Trophy Wife (new), 10-Lucky 7 (new)

WEDNESDAY: 8-The Middle, 8:30-Back in the Game (new), 9-Modern Family, 9:30-Super Fun Night (new), 10-Nashville

THURSDAY: 8-Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (new), 9-Grey’s Anatomy, 10-Scandal

FRIDAY: 8-Last Man Standing, 8:30-The Neighbors, 9-Shark Tank, 10-20/20

SATURDAY: 8-Saturday Night College Football

SUNDAY: 7-America’s Funniest Home Videos, 8-Once Upon a Time, 9-Revenge, 10-Betrayal (new)

Midseason (TBA)

Suburgatory

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zoe saldana cover shoot 01 Zoe Saldana... Alluring... Androgynous

Zoe Saldana — one more reason why we’re excited to see the new Star Trek movie — strips away her clothes… and her feelings in the May issue of Allure.

  • On her sexuality: “[I might] end up with a woman raising my children … that’s how androgynous I am.”
  • On her ethnicity: “It doesn’t matter how much backlash I will get for it, I will honor and respect my black community because that’s who I am.”
  • On being a woman: “It’s hard enough to be a woman on this earth. So to be an American or black or Latina, it’s arbitrary compared to our battles as women.”
  • On pursuing what she wants: “It’s OK to say, ‘This is what I want’ — and go after it. And if it doesn’t happen, it’s OK. Be a reasonable person with yourself.”

Zoe Saldana: Her Allure Photo Shoot: Cover Shoot: allure.com

JoyHog’s Daily Bacon

May 13th, 2013 | Posted by James K in Daily Bacon - (0 Comments)

WHAT’S ON OUR PLATE

  • Revenge. Not a great season, but Sunday’s finale got us excited again.
  • Vampire Weekend. The band sounds more focused on third album, Modern Vampires of the City.
  • Tiger Woods. Players Championship is fourth title of 2013. No doubt he’s the best golfer in the world again.
  • Seth Meyers. It’s official. He’s taking over for Jimmy Fallon in late night. Now who’s going to SNL’s Weekend Update?
  • Christina Aguilera. The singer is reportedly returning to The Voice as Shakira departs.

 

FOX Logo 2013 Fox Moves Away From Traditional Schedule

Fox announced its 2013-14 TV schedule on Monday.

Highlights: Three male-oriented comedies for fall, Glee gets fall and spring/summer cycles, event series Wayward Pines from M. Night Shyamalan, 24 returns as limited series.

 MONDAY: 8-Bones (fall) / Almost Human (new) (late fall), 9-Sleepy Hollow (new) (fall) / The Following (midseason)

TUESDAY: 8-Dads (new), 8:30-Brooklyn Nine-Nine (new); 9-New Girl, 10-The Mindy Project

WEDNESDAY: 8-The X Factor (fall) / American Idol (midseason)

THURSDAY: 8-The X Factor Results (fall) / American Idol Results (midseason), 9-Glee (fall, spring-summer) / Rake (new) (midseason)

FRIDAY: 8-Junior Masterchef (new) (fall), 9-Sleepy Hollow encores (fall)

FRIDAY (Late Fall): 8-Bones, 9-Raising Hope, 9:30-Enlisted (new)

 

SATURDAY: 7-Fox Sports Saturday, 11- Animation Domination High-Def

SUNDAY: 8-The Simpsons, 8:30-Bob’s Burgers, 9-Family Guy, 9:30-American Dad

MIDSEASON TBA

Gang Related, Us & Them, Surviving Jack, Murder Police, Wayward Pines (event series)

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cheaterssteakhouse1 Great Unmet Expecations: Why Moms Sign Up for Online Cheaters Dating Service

Another lame greeting card without a personal note and maybe what appears to be some signatures. Children fidgeting in clothes they hate, and reminding you how life threateningly bored they are. Husband has checked out since he gave you the card and crusty supermarket flowers with a smile on his face that said, “Wow, don’t you feel appreciated. Don’t cha? Please, by all means, brag to your friends. ”

Like the martyr you are, you started the day with a positive attitude, little to no expecati0ns (so you say),  and a whatever- happens-happens attitude. You just want spend your special day, yet another day, with the same people, doing the same things on a day that  “honors” spending day after day with the same people, doing the same things.

moms Great Unmet Expecations: Why Moms Sign Up for Online Cheaters Dating ServiceOf course that pipe dream lasts for all of a few hours. And just like that, the hardest job is also becomes the most thankless. It probably died on the way to restaurant where the line was about as long as faces standing it.

So thankless it seems that moms to turn scandalous trysts with reckless abandon, according to Ashley Madison, the premier infidelity site, which polled more 14,000 of its married female members and released its findings in the following press release on PR Web:

“While Mother’s Day might not have the implicit romance factor of Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, it’s a holiday that compels women to reflect on their relationships,” says Noel Biderman, CEO

More married women join AshleyMadison.com the day following Mother’s Day than any other day out of the year. Last year, there was a 439% increase over a typical Monday with over 15,000 women signing up to pursue a discreet affair in one day alone.

Holy great unmet expectations Batman! A 439% increase in ONE DAY! That number is just staggering or 2012 was a low point for husbands and boyfriends everywhere, tsk tsk. Any mother could understand how another lousy Mother’s Day could be the straw that breaks the lazy and ungrateful camel’s back. But would lead you to infidelity? Would it lead to women to infidelity in droves?

Fellas, take note. If you think your baby mama is too exhausted, too busy or not sneaky enough to pull off an affair, think again. This morning on a local radio show, DJs on the topic of infidelity asserted “women are much better at it.” I am not condoning infidelity or the web site. Personally, I find the concept disgusting, immoral and tawdry. It is this smut that tears at the fabric of society, however, I confess that I have read more than six articles. Research, its part of my job, duh.

I bet you don’t know what is the most popular establishments cheaters go on dates? I’ll give you a hint, once you know the answer, the term  “medium rare” will take on a whole meaning.

So moms and dads, how was your Mother’s Day? Anyone going to Outback this weekend?

 

 

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CBS added two new shows to its roster on Sunday and may not be finished as it prepares its fall schedule announcement on Wednesday.

On the schedule

  • Friends With Better Lives -- a comedy that centers on a group of thirtysomething friends who each think the other has it better. Stars James Van Der Beek, Kevin Connolly and Brooklyn Decker From Dana Klein.
  • Reckless – a legal drama set in Charleston, S.C., where a Yankee litigator and a Southern city attorney struggle to hide their intense attraction while clashing over a police sex scandal. Stars Cam Gigandet, Shawn Hatosy, Michael Gladis, Kim Wayans, Georgina Haig, Anna Wood, Gregory Harrison and Adam Rodriguez. From Dana Stevens, Ian Sander, Kim Moses and Catherine Hardwicke.

Still in contention

  • Backstrom — Based on the Swedish book series by criminologist/novelist Leif G.W. Persson, the drama centers on an overweight, offensive, irascible detective as he tries, and fails, to change his self-destructive behavior. Stars Rainn Wilson and Mamie Gummer.
  • NCIS: Red — NCIS Los Angeles spinoff starring John Corbett, Kim Raver, Scott Grimes, Edwin Hodge, Gilliam Alexy and Miguel Ferrer.
  • Bad Teacher -- Comedy based on the 2011 Cameron Diaz film about a sexy, foul-mouthed divorcee who becomes a teacher to find her next husband. Stars Meredith Davis and Kristen Davis

Out but being shopped to other networks

  • Beverly Hills Cop — High-profile comedy from Shawn Ryan. Stars Eddie Murphy.
  • The Advocates – Legal drama from Bruno Heller starring Mandy Moore and Ben McKenzie as a female lawyer and a male ex-con who team up as “victim advocates,” going to the very edge of the law to right wrongs and fight for the underdog.

nbc upfront placeholder NBC Makes Big Moves, Reboots After Olympics

NBC was the first network to announce its 2012-13 schedule on Sunday.

Highlights: Three new comedies and Parenthood on Thursday, Revolution leads off Wednsday, Blacklist gets prime Monday slot, midseason revamp will get boost from Winter Olympics, new dramas on Sunday post-football.

FALL 2013-14

MONDAY: 8-The Voice, 10-Blacklist (new)

TUESDAY: 8-The Biggest Loser, 9-The Voice, 10-Chicago Fire

WEDNESDAY: 8-Revolution, 9-Law & Order: SVU, 10- Ironside (new)

THURSDAY: 8-Parks and Recreation, 8:30-Welcome To The Family (new), 9-Sean Saves The World (new), 9:30- The Michael J. Fox Show (new) 10-Parenthood.

FRIDAY: 8-Dateline NBC, 9-Grimm 10-Dracula (new)

SATURDAY: Encore programming

SUNDAY: 7- Football Night in America, 8:15-Sunday Night Football

MIDSEASON 2013-14

MONDAY: 8-The Voice, 10-Blacklist (new)

TUESDAY: 8-The Voice, 9-About A Boy (new), 9:30-The Family Guide (new), 10-Chicago Fire

WEDNESDAY: 8-Revolution, 9-Law & Order: SVU, 10-Ironside (new)

THURSDAY: 8-Parks and Recreation, 8:30-Welcome To The Family (new), 9-Sean Saves The World (new), 9:30- The Michael J. Fox Show (new) 10-Parenthood.

FRIDAY: 8-Dateline NBC, 9-Grimm 10-Crossbones (new)

SATURDAY: 8-Encore and specials programming, 10-Saturday Night Live” (Encore)

SUNDAY: 7-Dateline NBC, 8-American Dream Builders (new), 9-Believe (new), 10-Crisis (new)

NO DATES

Community, Chicago PD (new), Undateable (new), The Night Shift (new), Celebrity Apprentice.

FATE UNDECIDED

Hannibal, Fashion Star, Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.

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