IN MY HUMBLE OPINION
This week I not only give shows an up, down or side arrows, but if a show gets less than an Up arrow, I suggest what could've been done to improve it. Of course, not every show can be saved, but what the heck!
KATHY GRIFFIN: MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST
What happened: Watching Maggie Griffin do her "bucket list" was priceless, especially when she took Betty White to Sizzler. And I'd love to take a trip to California's wine "section" myself.
KINGS
What happened: Don't you just hate it when you send the kid who betrayed you the week before on a suicide mission and he completes it and comes back a hero and gets to marry your daughter? On the other hand, it's a plus when your gay son decides to marry ... a woman.
What should have happened: King Silas should have called David a two-timing *&#! and a *#$)#! and pulled out his Colt revolved and killed him. Or am I thinking of Deadwood?
NYC PREP: (Yeah, that down arrow is a big surprise, right?)
What happened: PC was maybe or maybe not outed as bi and again showed what an ass he is.
What should have happened: Social services should have showed up and flogged the adults who signed releases letting these underage kids appear on the show. PC is over 18 and has no one to blame but himself. Sigh.
The Real World: Cancun
What happened: Ayiiia and Emilee hooked up, then proceeded to scream at each other. Meanwhile, the guys went to a gay bar — of which we saw thirty seconds. Then everybody screamed at everyone else.
What should have happened: A tsunami should've come and washed them all away.
TOP CHEF MASTERS:
What happened: Four chefs we don't really know or care about competed against each other by cooking for Neil Patrick Harris. David Burtka was there and introduced as ... well, just David Burtka. I found it odd no mention was made of Harris and Burtka's relationship (Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins are always referred to as partners) or the fact that he's an actor.
What should have happened: Neil should have been on the real Top Chef.
NURSE JACKIE: Somehow this show just gets better and better each week. I love writing that makes you laugh one minute and cry a little the next. And a special hattip to Ann Deveare Smith who just shines. The only way I can think to improve the show would be to have twice as many episodes.
Next page! The biggest movie of the year opens! No, not that one!
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