Props to my friend Benny Ho for reminding us that today is a Day of Remembrance for all fans of Happy Days. Yes, today marks the 30th anniversary of Fonzie jumping the shark!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Monthly Archive for September, 2007
I promised I would post the news clip of Shawn Johnson being named ABC World News Person of the Week, and here it is:
Props to Whitney at Pop Candy and the folks at OfficeTally for letting us know that Dunder Mifflin schwag is now for sale at Target. How great is that? I personally think Dwight Bobbleheads will make great stocking-stuffers this holiday season!
Of course, we can always pick up an "I heart Jim" T-shirt at the NBC site.
Last Friday, I was finishing up my work for the weekend (laptop television, of course) and saw a preview for ABC World News Person of the Week. Yes, Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa received this honor because "at just 15, this gymnast has been named ‘the one to watch’ at the 2008 Olympics."
ABC viewers are asking editors to upload the video, I will echo that request and will post the video as soon as it’s available.
(AP photo)
Wow, lots to report on today:
- Manilow sparks political feud with TV show (Seriously? Barry canceled his performance because he doesn’t want to be interviewed by conservative Elizabeth Hasselbeck? Barry, if you are so passionate about your political views, go on the show and represent them. Backing out is cowardly.)
- Emmy "Sopranos" send-off ranks as ratings dud (It was not a memorable event for me. Highlights were James Spader’s and Tina Fey’s acceptance speeches, Steve Carrell’s "victory celebration," the first award for Interactive television, Rainn Wilson rapping with Kanye West, and anything with the Sopranos.)
- Simpson jailed as "flight risk" amid media frenzy (This man is unbelievable.)
- I Am My Own Mom: Judy Kuhn, Once a Cosette, Will Play "Fantine" in "Les Miz" (Wow, that is pretty cool. One of my favorites.)
- Where Aren’t They Now: "’Grease’: You’re the One that I Want" Hopefuls Fill Stages (If you were a fan of the reality show, here’s an update of some of the fan favorites.)
My hometown girl, Shawn Johnson, won the World Gymnastics Championships in Germany last week.
Here are the headlines I keep reading over and over again:
Shawn Johnson Shines at World Championships Again
Shawn Johnson to Return Home After Win
Shawn Johnson Wins Gold Again
Johnson in Spotlight as US women dominate worlds
Congratulations, Shawn! Head back to Valley High School (my alma mater) and continue to be a top-notch student. And then prepare to take it all in Beijing!
I’m catching up on work and life after vacation, so all you get is LTV Headlines:
- Harshest Words Saved for Britney’s Body (Yes, the performance sucked. No, she can’t even lip sync. Yes, her "advisers" need to step-up and do their job. But the comments about her body are really pissing me off.)
- Pamela Anderson’s ex-husbands in a scuffle (Dude, you can’t make this stuff up.)
- Timberlake Boxes up an Emmy (I admit, I laughed out loud when I read this headline. The SNL short is classic, and — who knew! — now has an Emmy!)
- 30 Rock Aids and Abets a Soprano (Carmella on 30 Rock? I love Edie Falco and 30 Rock, so my TiVo and I are fired-up!)
- Imperioli’s Real-Life Bada-Boom (Cristafa, what are you up to these days?)
Just trying to squeeze in some television between mothering, working and crashing.
