Saturday, August 31, 2013

A Former High School Drama Teacher Gets a Job Writing Episode Descriptions for Your DVR

Mad Men
Repeat (May 2012), “Commissions and Fees.” Don is forced to fire Lane after his secret is revealed. Financial troubles and failed business acumen often make for tragic characters, but hardly a Willy Loman does Lane make. However, the set design is unrivaled. (Drama)
Game of Thrones
Repeat (February 2012), “You Win Or You Die.” Ned Stark’s effort to seat the proper heir to the throne is thwarted by Littlefinger. Oh Littlefinger, how deep cuts the knife of betrayal into the back of Ned Stark, keeper of that which your own heart desires! E tu’ Brute? (Drama)
Downton Abbey
Repeat (January 2012), “Episode 4.” Set in early 20th century England, this BBC production reveals that as heirs to the sprawling Downton estate, Cousin Matthew and Lady Mary still face the same hardships of life and love as George and Emily in humble Grover’s Corners. What’s lacking in action is made up for in quaintness. In this episode, Lady Edith rides in a car with an older man. (Drama)
Parks and Recreation
Repeat (June 2012), “Trial of Leslie Knope.” Leslie’s run for office may prove to be a roadblock in her relationship with Ben. Will government politics prove as fatal to our lovebirds as family politics did for Romeo and Juliet? Leslie, O Leslie! Wherefore art thou, Leslie? Deny thy calling and refuse the arbitrary demands of your constituents! (Comedy)
Duck Dynasty
Repeat (June 2012), “Hallu-Si-Nations.” Si thinks he spots a black panther in the wilderness but fails to convince the other Duck Commander employees. Ahh, Uncle Si. Your merth-making and witty catchalls harkens the mischievous Falstaff. Plagued too was he by the drink, yet yours be of the milder tea variety. And I don’t think Falstaff could have sold as many t-shirts with his face on them. (Reality)
Iron Chef
New (September 2013). Is that Hamlet adorned in that apron?! The latest challenger, hailing from Jacksonville, is thirsty for the reigning king’s (chef’s) blood. Tonight’s secret ingredient: cocktail weenies. (Food)
Tosh.0
New (September 2013), “Thank You, Sir, May I Have Another?” The Wizard, Daniel, continues to take advantage of the little people (in this instance it’s footage of a skateboarder injuring his crotch) to pave his own “yellow-bricked” road. (Comedy)
Homeland
Repeat (May 2012), “Marine One.” The ginger-haired Judas (Brody) may not be betraying Jesus, but he is on the verge of betraying his country. The music’s not as good as in Superstar, but the ending will have you on the edge of your seat. (Drama)
Lockup
New (September 2013), “Til Death Do Us Part.” Profile of a new inmate who confessed to killing his wife. This steely-eyed, guilt-ridden figure is hard to look away from for more reasons than just the lure of his mutton chop side burns. His anguish-laced story is one pulled straight from the pages of Dostoyevsky. Also, he complains about the food. (Documentary)
Late Show with David Letterman
New (September 2013). Much like the Phantom, Dave seems to mask who he truly is in front of Susan Sarandon. Also on the show: Marv Albert and the Foo Fighters. (Comedy-Talk)
Breaking Bad
Repeat (November 2012), “Fifty-One.” Skyler takes extreme measures to get the kids away from Walt. OH. MY. GOD. Why does she always have to be such a bitch? (Comedy-Drama)

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