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This is the second episode of the Las Vegas auditions for the sixth season of Last Comic Standing. Seven comics are moved on from this episode to join the final twelve. Continue Reading »

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Mandy Palm:

• Q1 (1st Grade U.S. Geography): “Washington state borders which ocean?” Pacific, correct.
• Q2 (2nd Grade English): “True or false? The word “want” is a contraction.” False, correct.
• Q3 (2nd Grade Music): “The tambourine is a member of what musical family?” Percussion, correct.
• Q4 (3rd Grade Nature): “Acorns come from what species of tree?” Pine tree, incorrect (oak tree is the correct answer). Luckily, Mackenzie saves her.
• Q5 (3rd Grade Math): “If Nathan can sharpen 9 pencils in 15 minutes and Mackenzie can sharpen 12 pencils in 20 minutes, how many pencils can the two of them combined sharpen in an hour?” She peeks at Nathan’s paper. He wrote 72 so she goes with that answer. They are both correct.
• Q6 (4th Grade Anatomy): “The metacarpal bones are found in what part of the human body? A. Hand, B. Foot, C. Hip” She copies Nathan’s paper. He wrote A, which is the correct answer.
• Q7 (1st Grade Science): “For centuries, silk used in clothing has traditionally come from which animal? A. Spiders, B. Lambs, C. Caterpillars” Caterpillars, correct.
• Q8 (4th Grade World Geography): “The Matterhorn is part of what mountain range?” She drops out with her $100,000. The answer was the Alps (she was almost positive it was the Himalayas).

Kamron Kadjar:

• Q1 (1st Grade Spelling): “How many times does the letter “R” appear in the name of the following animal? Squirrel.” 2, correct.
• Q2 (2nd Grade World Geography): “Which of the seven continents has the largest population?” Asia, correct.
• Q3 (2nd Grade Science): “Olivia rubbing a balloon against her head and sticking it to a wall is an example of what? A. Static Electricity, B. Kinetic Electricity, C. Magnetic Electricity” Static Electricity, correct.
• Q4 (3rd Grade Social Studies): “Who wrote the lyrics to “The Star Spangled Banner”?” He copies Mackenzie’s paper. She wrote Francis Scott Key, which is the correct answer.
• Q5 (1st Grade Grammar): “”Haven’t” is a contraction of what two words?” Have not, correct.
• Q6 (3rd Grade U.S. History): “True or false? Benjamin Franklin served as a senator from Pennsylvania.” He peeks at Olivia’s paper. She wrote false but Kamron says true (knowing that he is safe no matter what). The answer is false so Kamron loses his save.
• Q7 (5th Grade Cultural Studies): “What Aztec emperor of the 16th century was overthrown by Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez and his army?” He drops out with his $50,000. The answer was Montezuma.

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Sci Fi has announced its fall scheduling plans. Amongst the highlights:

• “Lost” will kick off its off-network run on Monday, September 15. Each Monday, a block of four episodes will air starting at 7/6c.
• “Ghost Hunters” and “Destination Truth” will return with new episodes on Wednesday, September 3 after “Ghost Hunters International” and “Scare Tactics” wrap up their runs on August 20 and August 13 respectively.
• “Eureka” will air its mid-season finale on Tuesday, September 23 at 9/8c. “ECW” will then takes its spot starting September 30 and new episodes of “Scare Tactics” will follow at 10/9c. The remainder of Eureka’s season will likely air in 2009.
• “Stargate Atlantis” will wrap the first half of its season on Friday, September 26 at 10/9c. “Sanctuary” will launch the next week (October 3) with a two-hour premiere.

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“Sopranos” vet Michael Imperioli has joined the cast of ABC’s “Life on Mars.” He will be playing Detective Ray Carling a “rough, tough sexist who has never heard of the phrase ‘politically correct’.”

Michael Ausiello is reporting that ex-”Beverly Hills 90210″ star Shannen Doherty is in talks to reprise her role of Brenda Walsh on the CW’s “90210.” For more information, check out Ausiello’s report.

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The debut of “The Secrete Life of the American Teenager” became the highest rated ABC Family premiere in the history of the network. It drew 2.8 million viewers and also set records in households (2.1 million), adults 18-34 (1.2 million), and viewers 12-34 (1.7 million viewers) for a debut episode. The telecast also ranks second overall in all original series telecasts, being beaten only by the season one finale of “Kyle XY” (2.9 million viewers).

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As some of you already know we at the Couch Potato recently received a press kit for the second season of Burn Notice. It contained the first two episodes of the first season along with a lot of press material. In this post I will review what we received and give you a preview of what you can expect from the second season.

So all you Burn Notice fans probably want some spoilers of what you can expect out of Burn Notice this season? Last season the show ended with Michael driving into the back of that semi truck on the bridge. So what happened? Well I can’t reveal much (or I will get in a lot of trouble and I know you don’t want that to happen). I can tell you that the season premiere begins a couple hours after the point where season one ended. Michael ends up having to work for the people that burned him and he gets a new handler, Carla (Tricia Helfer for Battlestar Galactica). So you might be thinking that Fiona and Sam are gone for good? Sam and Fiona return and are the same as usual. Michael’s mother also returns even though I think the show might have been better off if they demoted her to a recurring character. This season Michael has a new employer but he still has the opportunity to help the little guy and find out more about the people that burned him. Overall based on the first two episodes, the second season is a lot like the first and fans of the first season should be happy with them. Continue Reading »

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Michael Ausiello (now on EW.com) is reporting that “substantive” discussions are currently underway to expand the “Criminal Minds” franchise. Executive producer Ed Bernero told Ausiello that there were talks early in the show’s run but something always got in the way (the departure of Mandy Patinkin and the strike). Producers are “looking at all of the things the FBI does and how we can work that into the Criminal Minds world.” The spinoff would likely be introduced during an episode of the original series and none of the current cast members are expected to switch shows.

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Wee Man performs the hand balancing. He gets three 10’s for a perfect score.

Stacey Hunter performs the cradle. She gets three 8’s for an average of 8.

Antonio Sabato Jr. performs the Wheel of Death. He gets a 7, 7, and an 8 for a 7.3 average.

Rachel Hunter performs the Bull Ring. She gets a 6, 6 and a 7 for an average of 6.3.

Christopher Knight leaves the competition due to his injuries after reagrivating his earlier arm injury. He wouldn’t have been eliminated if he didn’t get hurt.

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The Girls Next Door (Bridget, Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkerson, Jayde Nicole-current playmate of the year, Sara Underwood-2007 playmate of the year) vs. the Pastore Family (Vincent Pastore, Katherine Narducci from “The Sopranos,” ex-wife Nancy, daughter Renee, Renee’s fiancee Christopher).

“Tell me one word women use to describe a very attractive man” (top 5 answers):

• Vincent-Handsome (#3-17), Bridge-Hot (#1-37), Girls Next Door play
• Holly Madison-Sexy (#4-9)
• Kendra Wilkerson-Bootylicious (first strike)
• Jayde Nicole-Gorgeous (second strike)
• Sara Underwood-Stud (third strike)
• The Pastore Family steals with “hunk” and are correct (#2-18), #5 was “fine.” The Pastore Family picks up 63 points.

“”Name something you might find on Hugh Hefner’s night table” (top 7 answers):

• Holly-Little Black Book (not on the board), Katherine-Cigar (#4-5), the Pastore Family plays
• Nancy-Condom (#2-14)
• Renee-Lamp (#4-8)
• Christopher-Book (first strike)
• Vincent-Cologne (second strike)
• Katherine-Breath Mint (third strike)
• The Girls Next Door steal with “viagra” and are correct (#1-33). They pick up 27 points. #3 was Playboy Magazine (10), #6 was a Bunny/Playmate (4), and #7 was a cocktail (4).

“Name something people cheat on” (top 4 answers):

• Kendra-Test (#3-23), Nancy-Spouse (#2-26), the Pastore Family plays
• Renee-Taxes (#1-32)
• Christopher-Pass (first strike)
• Vincent-Boss (second strike)
• Nancy-Cards (third strike)
• The Girls Next Door steal with “diet” and are correct (#4-16). They pick up 243 points but since no team reached 300, its time for sudden death.

“Name something people are better off keeping shut” (top answer only):

• Renee-Mouth (correct). The Pastore family moves on.

The Gifford Family (Kathie Lee Gifford, husband Frank, son Cody, daughter Cassidy, adopted granddaughter Christiana) vs. The Dog the Bounty Hunter Family (Dog the Bounty Hunter, wife Beth, son Duane Lee, son LeLand, daughter Lyssa):

“Name something that Tarzan might complain the laundry did to his loincloth” (top 5 answers):

• Dog-Shrunk It (#1-57), Dog the Bounty Hunter Family plays
• Beth-Starched It (#3-10)
• Duane Lee-Changed the Color (#2-15)
• LeLand-Shredded It (Ripped It-#4-8)
• Lyssa-Lost It (#5-7)
• The Dog the Bounty Hunter Family finishes the board and picks up 97 points

“Name something people ask you to smell” (top 5 answers):

• Frank-No Answer, Beth-Flower (#2-39), The Dog the Bounty Hunter Family plays
• Duane Lee-Breath (first strike)
• LeLand-Feet (#5-2)
• Lyssa-Cookies (Food/Milk, #3-9)
• Dog-Money (second strike)
• Beth-Hair (third strike)
• The Gifford Family steals with perfume and are correct (#1-44). They pick up 50 points. #4 was candle (4).

“Tell me something women stuff” (top 4 answers):

• Cody-Bra (#1-53), the Gifford Family plays
• Cassidy-Purse (first strike)
• Christiana-Christmas Stocking (second strike)
• Kathie Lee-Turkey (#2-22)
• Frank-Shoes (third strike)
• The Dog the Bounty Family steals with “themselves in clothing (not on the board). Since neither team reached 300 points, we are headed to sudden death. #3 was drawers/closet (10) and #4 was peppers (8).

“Which animal communicates best with humans?” (top answer only):

• Cassidy-Dog (correct). The Kathie Lee Gifford Family moves on.

The Gifford Family (Kathie Lee Gifford, husband Frank, son Cody, daughter Cassidy, adopted granddaughter Christiana) vs. the Pastore Family (Vincent Pastore, Katherine Narducci from “The Sopranos,” ex-wife Nancy, daughter Renee, Renee’s fiancee Christopher).

“Name something you’d hate to see fall on the floor during an operation” (top 5 answers):

• Kathie Lee-Scapel (#1-41), the Gifford Family plays
• Frank-Body Parts (#2-32)
• Cody-Doctor (#3-12)
• Cassidy-Patient (#4-8)
• Christiana-Table (first strike)
• Kathie Lee-Light (second strike)
• Frank-Mask (third strike)
• The Pastore Family steals with blood and are correct (#5-4). They pick up 93 points.

“Name a card game that might describe a woman’s love life” (top 5 answers):

• Frank-Hearts (#4-17), Katherine-No Answer. The Gifford Family plays
• Cody-Texas Hold’Em (Poker #3-18)
• Cassidy-Go Fish (#5-6)
• Christiana-Solitaire (#2-18)
• Kathie Lee-Old Maid (#1-28)
• The Gifford family finishes the board and picks up 87 points.

“What’s the first thing you do when you get home from an awful blind date? (only single women asked, top 4 answers):

• Cody-Take a Shower (not on the board), Nancy-Have a Drink (#4-2), the Pastore Family plays
• Renee-Call Best Friend and Complain (Call Someone #1-49)
• Christopher-Pig Out (#3-22)
• Vincent-Get Rid of the Phone Number (first strike)
• Katherine-Watch a Movie (second strike)
• Nancy-Go to Bed (third strike)
• The Gifford Family steals with cry and are correct. They move on to the fast money round.

Fast Money (Kathie Lee and Cody):

Cody:

• Name something a gardener cuts while he’s on the job-Grass (26)
• Name something you polish-Nails (14)
• Name the time most people go to bed during the week-10 o’clock (44)
• Name something you’d find in a golf bag-Clubs (35)
• Name a type of jewel you’d see in a crown-Ruby (38)
• 157 points scored

Kathie Lee:

• Name something a gardener cuts while he’s on the job-Weeds (16)
• Name something you polish-Floors (0)
• Name the time most people go to bed during the week-11 o’clock (16)
• Name something you’d find in a golf bag-Balls (41)
• Name a type of jewel you’d see in a crown-Diamonds
• Since 200 points was already reached, the last answer doesn’t even have to be revealed. The Gifford family wins $50,000 for their charity.

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Qualifying Round: 24 players attempt to navigate an obstacle course as fast as possible. The top 12 times will move on to the next round. This week, they must navigate the slippery stairs (the name says it all), sucker punch (walk across a plank while many punching gloves attempt to punch you off), big balls (bounce from ball to bounce), and block swing (swing on a rope into a bunch of blocks and attempt to land on a platform).

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