TV Junkie: MacFarlane to Shill for Microsoft
Seth MacFarlane does a deal with Microsoft
Uuumm, what do you think about this? We recognize that advertising is getting further integrated into programming, for example, the virtual car and cell phone commercials in shows like "24" and "Damages", and admire "30 Rock" for (profitably) poking fun at them, but is this MacFarlane exercise going too far? To make the commercial part of the comedic content seems to be a bit too much. Another problem is that MacFarlane is an excellent performer, and he will probably pull this off really well and this could lead to attempts by other networks, with shabby results.
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Someone asked us why yesterday we wrote about Thomas Lennon's new show at NBC by not Matthew Perry's new show at ABC. Uh, let's see, while we recognize Matthew Perry's long and successful stint on "Friends" he hasn't demonstrated a proclivity for creating new shows and content like Thomas Lennon. We wish him well but think he's just part of the "Friends"-nostaligia arms race between a couple networks.
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Note that Monty Python will be on Jimmy Fallon tonight and tomorrow we hope to speak to a few of the members at the premiere of IFC's 6-hour documentary on the icons.
The TV Junkie Plan: "The New Adventures of Old Christine", "Modern Family", "Nip/Tuck", "Embedded", Letterman, Fallon.
8:00pm The New Adventures of Old Christine CBS - Christine hires an aggressive divorce attorney (Corbin Bernsen) who convinces her that Barb owes her alimony.
8:00pm America's Next Top Model The CW - The models must find their way around Los Angeles during an afternoon of go-sees
9:00pm Modern Family ABC - Jay's ex-wife, Dede (Shelley Long), tries to make amends with everyone she offended at Jay and Gloria's wedding.
9:00pm MythBusters Discovery - Duct Tape Hour - an entire hour devoted to duct tape solutions!! This will be hilarious!
9:00pm Glee FOX - To cause dissension among members of the glee club, Sue forces the students to compete against one another
10:00pm Nip/Tuck FX - Season Premiere
10:00pm Vanguard Current - Season Premiere.
10:00pm South Park Comedy Central - Butters!!
10:00pm Top Chef: Las Vegas Bravo - The chefs host a "Pig and Pinot" event at guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant.
10:00pm Man Shops Globe Sundance - South Africa gets a visit
10:30pm Secret Girlfriend Comedy Central - Time to hit the beach
11:00pm Embedded Current - Series Premiere! With Mos Def and more!
11:35pm Late Show With David Letterman CBS - Actress Tina Fey; radio host Chris "Mad Dog"' Russo; Mika performs.
11:35pm The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien NBC - Tennis player Serena Williams; actor Ken Jeong; Rascal Flats performs.
12:05am Jimmy Kimmel Live ABC - Actor Jamie Foxx; Toby Keith performs.
12:35am The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson CBS - Actress Kristen Bell; actor Robert Carlyle.
12:35am Late Night With Jimmy Fallon NBC - Comedy troupe Monty Python.
