NO MORE "COVERT AFFAIRS" FOR MISS TV GIRL

 
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 I decided to take the USA spy drama off of my DVR.  Why?  I am just not enjoying the show anymore, and in all honesty I am not sure if I ever did.  I watched the complete 1st season and the three episodes that have aired this season and have come to the conclusion that it is just a complete waste of time. In two words "it's boring "and nothing continues to happen week after week.  After 14 episodes, I don't care about these characters at all. Why? Because the writers haven't done anything in the way of character development to make me care.

I am really upset about this because, I totally love Christopher Gorham and I really like Piper Perabo.  These two were the only reason why I gave the series a chance and continued to watch week after week. 

USA SUMMER SCHEDULE

 
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USA Network brings you its biggest summer ever with powerful weeknight blocks of nine original series.

Two of summer's hottest hits, WHITE COLLAR and COVERT AFFAIRS, kick it off with the return of all   new season son Tuesday, June 7 at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively.

Next up, BURN NOTICE returns for a sizzling fifth season, followed by the much-anticipated new series launch of SUITS, premiering Thursday, June 23 at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively. June ends with the hit series ROYAL PAINS leading into another new show launch, NECESSARY ROUGHNESS, on Wednesday, June 29 at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively.

Also continuing into summer, Monday nights are marked with high-powered octane with WWE TOUGH ENOUGH at 8/7c, followed by WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW at 9/8c. Sundays continue to share the love with back-to-back episodes LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and IN PLAIN SIGHT at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively.

"IN PLAIN SIGHT": MARY SHANNON IS PREGNANT

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Critically acclaimed actress Mary McCormack, the star of USA’s hit series IN PLAIN SIGHT, is expecting her third child this fall. And in a twist rarely seen on television, her character Mary Shannon, the tough talking WITSEC Marshall, responsible for relocating witnesses in Albuquerque, is also pregnant.

Over the course of season four of IN PLAIN SIGHT, premiering on Sunday, May 1 at 10/9c, we’ll see how Mary’s pregnancy will affect her job, her complex relationships with her partner, her sister and ultimately, with the father of her child — which is the big reveal.

Stay tuned this summer for the twists and turns leading up to the big secret in Mary’s life.

"BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE" PREMIERES SUNDAY, APRIL 17

BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE, starring Bruce Campbell, will premiere Sunday, April 17 at 9/8c on USA Network. The prequel film to USA's smash hit series takes place in Columbia 2005 when Lieutenant Commander Sam Axe (Campbell) is sent to advise a local military platoon. It's there he discovers deep layers of deception and ultimately realizes he may be allied with the wrong side. Shot on location in Bogota, Columbia, the two hour movie is directed by BURN NOTICE star Jeffrey Donovan.

BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE also stars RonReaco Lee ("The Good Guys," "Madea Goes to Jail"), Kiele Sanchez ("Lost," "The Glades"), John Diehl ("Miami Vice," "Stargate") and Chandra West ("John From Cincinnati," "The Gates").

TV GUIDE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES WITH "WHITE COLLAR"

"White Collar" airs Tuesdays on USA.

USA RENEWS "COVERT AFFAIRS" FORA SECOND SEASON

 
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 Covert Affairs has been picked up for a second season .  The spy drama stars Piper Perabo as a new CIA field agent. 

JEFF GOLDBLUM EXITS "LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT

 
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Jeff Goldblum has decided to leave "Law & Order:Criminal Intent" after just two seasons.

USA has not made a decision regarding the future of the show.  To be honest I  didn't hold out a lot of hope for the success of the show after Vincent D'Onofrio's exit, but I did enjoy Goldblum and what he brought to the show.

SARAH SHAHI TO STAR IN NEW USA SERIES "FACING KATE"

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USA has lined up its second female-led drama.

The cable channel ordered 11 episodes in addition to the pilot of "Facing Kate", starring  Sarah Shahi (Life)

"Facing Kate" centers on top litigator Kate Reed (Shahi) who decides to become a mediator after getting fed up with the bureaucracy and injustices of the legal system.

No premiere date has been announced .

SNEAK PEEK AT THE NEW USA NETWORK SPY SERIES "COVERT SPIES"

"Covert Affairs" premieres next Tuesday, July 13

USA EXTENDS "BURN NOTICE," "ROYAL PAINS," EXPLAINS "IN PLAIN SIGHT" CUT

    
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USA is giving "Burn Notice" and "Royal Pains" their longest seasons yet.

Both series are set to run 18 episodes this season with their summer finales (after 12 episodes) set for Thursday, August 26. Each will then return in the winter for their six remaining installments.

In addition, USA has provided the details behind its decision to wrap "In Plain Sight's" third season after 13 episodes:
 
"John McNamara, executive producer and showrunner of USA Network's IN PLAIN SIGHT, took a leave of absence for medical reasons," producer Universal Cable Productions said in a statement released to the site exclusively. "John Romano assumed executive producer responsibilities for the remaining episodes. Given the unexpected change, we decided to end the season at a natural spot -- with the surprising cliffhanger of episode 13."

Originally set for 16 installments, the current season will instead conclude Wednesday, June 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

BEHIND THE SCENES SNEAK PEEK AT THE SECOND SEASON OF "DROP DEAD DIVA"

"Drop Dead Diva" one of the highlights from last season returns Sunday, June 6. I hope the second season will be as satisfying and entertaining as the first season.

CHECK THE OUT CAST OF "ROYAL PAINS" RAP MUSIC VIDEO

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Let me start out by saying that I bailed on "Royal Pains" after maybe the sixth episode. Why? I just started to realize week after week that I didn't care anything about these characters and their stories.

But, after watching the below video I just might tune in Thursday, June 3, when "Royal Pains" returns for its second season. Henry Winkler joins the cast as the brothers long lost father.

This video is truly hilarious check out the committment from Winkler around 1:33. Also look for special appearances by Matt Bomer(White Collar) and Jeffrey Donovan(Burn Notice)

BURT REYNOLDS TO GUEST STAR ON "BURN NOTICE"

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This sure does sound interesting.

Burt Reynolds will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Burn Notice"  Reynolds will play a legendary operative, now retired and cast out of the CIA. 

Does this sound familiar to us "Burn Notice " fans?

Reyolds' episode will air during the show's fourth season, premiering on June 3

"BURN NOTICE" AND "ROYAL PAINS" SUMMER RETURN DATE ANNOUNCED

    


"Burn Notice" and "Royal Pain" returns  this summer to the  USA  network lineup, Thursday, June 3

HENRY WINKLER SIGNS UP FOR RECURRING ROLE ON "ROYAL PAINS"

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Henry Winkler ("Happy Days," "Arrested Development") will recur in season two of "Royal Pains", as Eddie R. Lawson, the absentee father to Hank and Evan. Season one concluded with a cliffhanger after Hank learned that their father had taken the majority of HankMed's funds.

Eddie arrives unannounced in the Hamptons, determined to reinsert himself into his sons' lives and make up for lost time. But his motives are unclear at best. He will have a considerable impact on HankMed, as Hank and Evan grow divided over whether family reunions are always something to celebrate.

Royal Pains has been picked up for a 18-episode second season.

SHARON GLESS AND TYNE DALY REUNITE ON FIRST "BURN NOTICE" OF 2010

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When "Burn Notice" returns Thursday, January 21 for its winter season, the first episode will include a very special guest star Tyne Daly.  Yes you "Cagney and Lacey" fans heard me correctly Tyne and Sharon are reuniting. 

I must admit that I have never watched a minute of "Cagney and Lacey", but I have heard that it was great show and the chemistry between the two was amazing.

 So, I will be tuning in to watch this very special event.  Remember, "Burn Notice" fans  this will be the first of seven new episodes till next summer.

PSYCHE: GREAT PROMO FOR UPCOMING SEASON

Here is a great promo for the USA's "Psyche", which returns on Jan. 27 on a new night(Wednesday).

I have never watched this show, but I saw the promo and thought that it was great. So enjoy.

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MONK: SERIES FINALE REVIEW

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I just watched the series finale of "Monk" and it was one of the best season finales I have seen in a long time.  I wasn't sure of how the writers would tie up all of the loose ends, and at the same time give Monk  and his fans the happy ending they so wanted for him.

The finale started with Monk trying to gather the courage to watch  the tape of Trudy telling him about a secret she had kept from him  throughout their marriage.  I swear everytime Monk hit the pause button out of fear of what she would say next was just heartbreaking.

The tape revealed the mystery surrounding Trudy's murder.  Her killer was Judge Rickover(Craig T. Nelson), an ex-lover  from her college years. He killed Trudy to keep secret that  the two had an affair when she was his student that resulted in a child. 

Once Monk  figured out that Judge Rickover had also killed the midwife to protect his secret, there was nothing left for him to do but get a confession and then kill the judge.  But in the end Monk couldn't kill the Judge, that's just not his style.  The Judge, however being the coward that he was realizes that his life is all but over, so he grabs Monk's gun and shoots himself.  "Take care of her" were the last words the Judge said before he died, this turned out to be another loose end for Monk, he couldn't figure out what the Judge meant , so therefore he didn't have full closure.

The last part of the mystery surrounding Trudy was her daughter "Molly".  The daughter that she thought had died was put up for adoption 26 years earlier.     To say the meeting with Trudy's daughter Molly was emotional, would probably be the understatement of the year. He couldn't  stop crying and looking at her.  So in the end Monk was finally happy again.  He had his Trudy back in the form of Molly.

I think Natalie said it best when Monk was hesitant about meeting Molly,"Trudy sent you a gift, she sent you someone to love, that's what you have been missing".

Tony Shalhoub delivered  a great performance in both parts of the finale and left you wanting to more.  Great job  once again Tony Shalhoub.

I love a happy ending  and that is exactly what Monk's series finale gave its fans.

VINCENT D'ONOFRIO LEAVING LAW & ORDER:CRIMINAL INTENT

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I am very upset to report that USA has confirmed Vincent D'Onofrio's departure from "Law & Order: CI."

Series creator Dick Wolf says D'Onofrio will appear in a two-part story to kick off the show's ninth season in which D'Onofrio's Detective Robert Goren will hand the reins of the Major Case Squad to Detective Zack Nichols (Jeff Goldblum).

"After eight seasons, and with the addition of Jeff Goldblum, now is the perfect time for me to explore other acting opportunities, and I leave the show knowing it is in great hands with Jeff," D'Onofrio says in a statement. He also leaves the door open for Goren to make a return appearance.

"For all my loyal 'CI' fans, I wouldn't be surprised if Goren pops up from time to time," he says.

Mr. D'Onofrio I am one of your loyal fans and this announcement is very upsetting for me to report. Your contribution to "Criminal Intent" as Detective Goren has been nothing short of a outstanding and I will miss you tremendously.

I thought having you appear in only half of the episodes was upsetting, but to now find out you will only appear in the first 2 hrs is just heartbreaking. You are the reason I watch "Criminal Intent". Not to take anything away from the other talented actors, but you were the reason I tuned in every week.

I will continue to follow your career and look forward to your next move.

GREAT NEWS FOR "BURN NOTICE",BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER TV SHOWS

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Burn Notice goes out on top. The first half of its third season drew 7.6 million viewers and 2.8 million in the 18-49 demo, making it the top scripted show of the night.

I wish these numbers meant as much to the big three networks, FOX and The CW. If so, maybe tv shows would have a chance to build a following.Watching the non cable tv shows can be very frustrating with how the networks are pulling them after 3 to 6 showings.

I personally have decided not to watch a new show until I know that it has been picked up. Yes, this does cause a backup on the DVR, but why invest your time into something to only have it pulled without a chance to build an audience. I think my real problem is that I still haven't recovered from the cancellation of "Journeyman and "Will Traveler". I mean, could the networks at least commit to wrapping up the storylines. Now, I know the average person probably doesn't get as wrapped up into a tv show as I do, but I want a conclusion and I know that I am not alone..

I think that the networks are starting to catch on that fans aren't willing to commit until we see that the networks are behind the show. This season alone more than half of the cancelled tv shows were allowed to wrap up their storylines before being pulled off of the air and some shows were allowed to return even though the ratings were low,but the fan commitment was high .

I am just finding more stability, commitment, and happiness in my cable television viewing these days.