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More of what’s new on cable TV this Summer

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By: Steve Zeiden on May 31, 2010 at 9:00 am

In continuing my previous article, here is more information about upcoming new cable TV shows this Summer.

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Comedy Central
Channel 39 in Illinois
Channel 29 in Cleveland and Evansville
Channel 27 in Columbus

Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at The El-Rey – premieres July 11 @ 11 PM
Hosted by JB Smoove, Russell Simmons presents stand-up comedy from the El-Rey Theater.

New Sitcom starring Horatio Sanz and Chris Parnell – August
At this time, Comedy Central doesn’t have a title for this new sitcom about a young man who doesn’t let anything get in the way of his dreams.  Even if that means losing his job and moving back in with his parents and sleeping on their couch.
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Channel 48 in Illinois, Michigan, Cleveland, Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Hawke – premieres in July
A former Special Forces survival expert and his wife, a TV journalist, take on some of the most remote and forbidding places around the world, which challenges their survival skills and their marriage.

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Channel 44 in Illinois
Channel 26 in Michigan
Channel 47 in Cleveland
Channel 24 in Columbus
Channel 50 in Evansville

Den Brother – Premier date is to be determined by Disney Channel
This movie is about a teen hockey star, who has to swallow his pride and lead his younger sister’s Bumble Bee Troop.

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam – Premier date is to be determined by Disney Channel
The Jonas Brothers star in this movie where friends return to Camp Rock for another summer of music and fun. But a rival camp places Camp Rock in jeopardy.

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DIY Network
Channel 300 in Illinois, Michigan, Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 210 in Evansville

Run My Renovation – premieres August 19 @ 10:30 PM
This is sure to be an interesting show. It’s the first home renovation show where online users are in charge of another homeowner’s space.

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Food Network
Channel 69 in Chicago City
Channel 65 in Chicagoland
Channel 42 in Michigan
Channel 38 in Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 43 in Evansville

Kid in a Candy Store – launch date in July, still to be determined by Food Network
Adam Gertler, a previous contestant on Food’s Next Food Network Star, travels to bakeries, food carts, restaurants and candy factories searching for the nation’s sweetest and most innovative treats.

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Channel 55 in Illinois
Channel 40 in Michigan
Channel 39 in Cleveland, Columbus and Evansville

Color Splash Miami – premieres July 3 @ 10:30PM
David Bromstead, winner of HGTV’s Design Star, transforms ordinary rooms using cues from architecture and the pulse of Miami.

Candice Tells All – premieres September 4 @ 8 PM
Candice Olsen shares the secrets of timeless design principles and fundamentals.

All American Handyman – premieres September 5 @ 10 PM
Competing for the title of All-American Handyman is ten non-professional handy men and women.

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Channel 30 in Illinois
Channel 27 in Michigan
Channel 26 in Cleveland
Channel 25 in Columbus
Channel 19 in Evansville

The Perfect Student – premieres in September
A spoiled and beautiful high-school student always gets what she wants.  And this time, her sights are set on her math teacher.

The 19th Wife – premieres in September
This movie is based on David Ebershoff’s best-seller, The 19th Wife.  It looks at the secret world of polygamy when a Fundamentalist LDS member is accused of killing her husband.
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Planet Green
Channel 307 in Illinois, Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 206 in Evansville

No Impact Man – premieres in August
This documentary follows a family as they trade their comfortable New York lifestyle for a life that leaves as little environmental impact as possible.

Around the World in 90 Minutes – July 18 @ 9 PM
This speical telsl the story of what happens around the globe during a 90-minute voyage through a series of high def images broadcast from thousands of miles away.

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Speed
Channel 90 in Illinois (85 without a receiver)
Channel 70 in Michigan and Columbus
Channel 43 in Cleveland
Channel 33 in Evansville

Intersections – premieres July 21 @ 10 PM
Each episode of this series will take two seemingly different speed machines and compare the similarities and offers a look at the people who operate them.

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Syfy
Channel 45 in Illinois and Michigan
Channel 44 in Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 20 in Evansville

Haven – premieres July 9 @ 10PM
This series follows FBI agent Audrey Parker, played by Emily Rose, who arrives in the small town of Haven, Maine to solve the murder of a local ex-con. This series is based on Stephen King’s novella The Colorado Kid.
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TLC
Channel 63 in Chicago City
Channel 25 in Chicagoland
Channel 37 in Michigan
Channel 40 in Cleveland
Channel 42 in Columbus
Channel 41 in Evansville

Carpio Family Project - premiere date still to be determined TLC
A follow-up to the TLC speical Multitude of Multiples, this series will follow the Carpios.  The Carpios are a family living in New York City who have an 8 year old and 18-month old sextuplets.  Talk about dirty diapers!

Twist of Kate – premiere date still to be determined TLC
Kate Gosselin is traveling around the country to see how other people juggle work, family life and the many challenges life throws at them.

And even more Kate Gosselin is on TLC with Kate Plus 8 starting in June.  These limited specials will follow Kate and her eight children on new adventures.

Homemade Millionare – premiere date still to be determined by TLC
Kelly Ripa teams up with TLC and HSN to see if she can help make women’s dreams come true.  These women are aspiring entrepreneurs asking for help and advice on marketing, manufacturing and distributing their inventions.

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USA Network
Channel 29 in Chicago City
Channel 26 in Chicagoland
Channel 13 in Michigan and Cleveland
Channel 12 in Columbus
Channel 17 in Evansville

Covert Affairs – premieres in July
A young CIA trainee is thrust into the inner sanctum of the agency when she is unexpectedly promoted to field operative.

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These are just some of the new cable TV shows coming out soon.  This should be enough to keep your WOW! DVR busy!

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Your guide to new Spring/Summer Cable TV Shows

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By: Steve Zeiden on May 24, 2010 at 8:39 am

Spring is here and Summer is around the corner. That means TV finales but also a new crop of shows to watch! There’s lots of great new programs coming out on cable TV and I want to share with you what I know is coming out by network. All times listed below are Eastern Time, and dates/times are subject to change at the network’s discretion.

Check back in mid-June as I’ll update you with premieres for later in the Summer for HGTV, Lifetime, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, USA and more.

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A&E
Channel 46 in Illinois and Michigan
Channel 45 in Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 18 in Evansville

The Glades – July 14 @ 10 PM
This is a detective drama starring Matt Passmore, who plays an intelligent yet difficult homicide detective.  After being falsely accused of having an affair with his former Captain’s wife, he is exiled to a small town in Florida where everything isn’t quite as it seems.

The Squad – Launch date is still to be determined by network
This is a documentary series that follows special agents in the Tennessee Prison System as they investigate major crimes in the prison.

Growing Up Twisted – Launch date is still to be determined by network
This is a documentary series that follows Twisted Sister rock star Dee Snider and his wife as they raise their strong-willed children.
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ABC Family
Channel 38 in Chicago City and Michigan
Channel 42 in Chicagoland
Channel 41 in Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 53 in Evansville

 

Pretty Little Liars – June 8 @ 8 PM
This drama follows four estranged best friends who are reunited after the head of the group, the “Queen Bee” goes missing.

Huge – June 28 @ 9 PM
This drama series is based on Sasha Paley’s novel and follows teens and staff at a weight-loss camp.

Melissa & Joey – Premiere date in August – still to be determined by network
Ok all you Sabrina the Teenage Witch fans – Melissa Joan Hart is back in this comedy that also starts Joey Lawrence of Blossom fame (W’oh!)

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Animal Planet
Channel 53 in Illinois
Channel 67 in Michigan
Channel 57 in Cleveland
Channel 54 in Columbus
Channel 37 in Evansville

Secret Life of Elephants -premieres May 16 @ 8 PM
This special follows wild elephants in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve.

Last Chance Highway – premieres June 19 @ 10 PM
Kyle Peterson and Shelly Bookwalter transport thousands of abandoned and stray dogs every year to the Northeast from the South, to their new adoptive homes.

Daredevils:  Human The Animal Hoarders – premieres July 14 @ 10 PM
This series is from the producers of A&E’s show Intervention and is an honest look at animal hoarders and the people and pets affected by them.

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BET
Channel 58 in Illinois and Michigan
Channel 59 in Cleveland and Columbus


The Moments – 10 Years of the BET Awards – June 14 @ 10 PM
This show will highlight moments from 10 years of BET Awards.
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Big Ten Network
Channel 87 in Illinois, Michigan, Cleveland, Columbus
Channel 73 in Evansville

The Next Level – September 9th @ 7 PM
This delves into the lives of former Big Ten athletes who’ve taken their talent to the next level.

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DIY Network
Channel 300 in Illinois, Michigan, Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 210 in Evansville

Renovation Rescue – premieres in June
Host Kayleen McCable saves project challenged homeowners who need help and are in over their heads with their home renvoations.

Bath Crasher – premieres July 5th @ 10PM
Matt Muenster is a licensed contractor who helps transforms bathrooms into stunning, modern and functional living spaces.

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Food Network
Channel 69 in Chicago City
Channel 65 in Chicagoland
Channel 42 in Michigan
Channel 38 in Cleveland and Columbus
Channel 43 in Evansville

Cupcake Wars – premieres June 18 @ 10 PM
Four of the country’s top cupcake bakers face off in a series of challenges testing their flavors, creativity and presentation.

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Nat Geo Wild
Channel 316 in Illinois, Michigan, Cleveland and Columbus


World’s Deadliest – premieres June 28 @ 10 PM
This show delves into the hunting abilities of a host of predators who thrive by sticking together, including humpback whales, leopard seals, lions, army ants and more.

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TNT
Channel 31 in Chicago City
Channel 27 in Chicagoland
Channel 23 in Michigan
Channel 25 in Cleveland
Channel 35 in Columbus
Channel 15 in Evansville

Memphis Best – premieres June 22 @ 10 PM
This drama features an all-star cast including Alfre Woodard, Celia Weston and Jason Lee.  It follows a quirky Memphis police detective with a connection to the city, a passion for blues music and a close relationship to his mother.

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Stay tuned to The WOW! Buzz for more of what’s coming up on cable TV this summer!


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American Idol Hometown Visit – Lee DeWyze

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By: Libby Pawlick on May 17, 2010 at 10:16 am

Lee DeWyze Hometown VisitOn Friday, May 14th, I had the opportunity to be a part of Lee DeWyze’s Hometown Visit which took place at the lovely Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois.  My friend scored tickets in the special Lee section which was on the side of the stage where he would be singing and talking.  There were over 40,000 people in attendance.  It was crazy to see all those people who were wearing Lee t-shirts, holding up signs that they made and hoping to get a glimpse of him. 

We arrived at the park around 4 p.m. and he didn’t come out until 6:45 p.m.  They paraded him through the crowd surrounded by a ton of security with a bagpiper leading the way.  After he finally made his way to the stage, there was probably a good 25 minutes of talking from the Mayor of Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect as well as the Superintendent of the schools that Lee attended.  They presented him with the standard key to the city and proclamation, he went on to express how much this meant to him.  He is a very emotional guy. 

Once the pomp and cirmcumstance was all done, he told the crowd that he was going to play three songs.  Well, to the crowd’s surprise he ended up playing over 10 songs.  It was like a mini-concert which was pretty cool.  Although, the camera guy was constantly in his face which took away from it a little bit. 

Overall, it was a pretty cool experience.  Who knows, maybe I’ll see myself in the crowd when they show the footage tomorrow night on American Idol.

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I’ve Been Glee’d

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By: Libby Pawlick on Apr 19, 2010 at 10:42 am

It’s official, I’ve been Glee’d.  It started Friday night on my train ride home.  I have heard many rave reviews about the show and had even initially set my DVR to record season one.  But, with all the shows that were taping at the same time, I had to make a decision and unfortunately Glee was deleted from my must record list.  As the buzz grew about the show, the more upset I became that I deleted the recordings.  By the time I was able to watch the show, I couldn’t find a place to actually watch the episodes I missed without having to pay for them.  A big bummer for me but that’s the entertainment business for you.

Anyways, I gave in and purchased the pilot episode.  As I was watching it, I started to become caught up and knew at that moment why the show was as big as it was.  It is very entertaining and refreshing.  It isn’t exactly groundbreaking (High School Musical started this phenomenon).  On Saturday I went to my local Best Buy to buy the first season because I wanted to get caught up before watching the new episodes which started last Tuesday on FOX.  (I don’t know about you, but I can’t start watching a series in the middle.)   

Yesterday I started out watching the first disc and thought that it might take me a week or two to get through.  But, that wasn’t the case.  I was hooked and spent my entire Sunday watching the entire first season.  It was so bad that I ended up watching last week’s episode on top of it.  I discovered that I watched over eight hours of Glee and still wanted more.  The singing and choreography is wonderful and stays true to the basis of the show. 

I have become a Gleek and am proud of it.  If you love Glee, what hooked you?

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

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By: Libby Pawlick on Apr 12, 2010 at 10:22 am

Committing to a TV show is like committing to a relationship.  You have to invest time in getting to know the show –  its’ story lines and characters as well as making a time commitment to watch each week.  When you start to feel that you and the show are a fit, then your schedule is set around the time that the show airs. If you can’t be there to watch it, then it is imperative that you set the DVR otherwise you will feel lost missing a week.  You will probably find yourself seeking out others who are just as into the show as you are to talk about what happened this week and your thoughts on the upcoming week’s preview. 

Maybe after a couple of seasons, the show starts to lose its luster.  You find yourself starting to nitpick at the things that are starting to annoy you.  But, you don’t stop watching.  You feel that you have committed all this time that maybe if you give it a little longer, they just might turn it around.  So, you are sucked in a little bit longer.  But, at what point do you say, it was a good run while it lasted but it just is not working for me anymore?

I find myself at this crossroad with American Idol.  I have been a fan of the show since season 1 (Kelly Clarkson for those of you unfamiliar with it’s first winner.)  At first, I loved the variety of personalities, the judges (Simon vs. Paula) and the evolution of the show through the years.  I cheered for the underdogs and watched in anticipation of who America would choose as its winner.  I will even admit that I have attended a couple of the tours through the years. 

But, this year is different.  I don’t know if it is because Simon has turned into a tamed lion after his announcement that he will be leaving the show after this season or if not having Paula back over what she should be paid.  In my opinion, I think it is ridiculous what Simon, Randy and Ryan make but to not Paula in the same equation was just wrong.  Admittedly, she doesn’t always make the most sense but at least she knows what she is talking about.  Ellen, while super funny, is no judge of musical talent.  To me, she is mimicking Randy half of the time.  Does she really know the difference of being on or off key or the arrangements that were changed whether good or bad?  Highly doubt it.  Anyways, in addition to the judging, the mentors for the top 12 have not been that impressive either – Miley Cyrus?  Adam Lambert?  Outside of Usher, it seems that Idol is having a hard time getting some of the bigger stars to help these budding stars.  There is only so many seasons that I can hear the works of Lennon and McCartney and the Billboard Top 100.

So back to my original question, how do you break up with a show that you have spent so much time following?

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