spiderpig

Mr. pig and I discuss Mad a lot. He likes her because she was good in Deadwood. I say "I'm sure she was, but her character is annoying as hell in this show". Of course, I'm not sure Meryl Streep could do anything with Madison as written.

Thanks, Muffyn...and I'll remember to brush my teeth twice daily in between attacks!

^This. Aren't these the idiots who were still puttng trash barrels on the curb while zombies were roving the streets of LA?

Most of the time I have no idea what they're getting at. Maybe I'm not paying enough attention. Or maybe they're just not making a show that's compelling enough to make me pay attention.) This is my problem with the show. I didn't start watching to become a hater, but I just can't find anything to like. At least they're off the boat (zzzzzzzzzzzz)

Is this what we can expect now that Kermit/Bob has left FN?

Will have to watch again as I had no idea what was going on.

Me too, wings (multitasking). I love these shows.

Checking Vera Farmiga's IMDB filmography, and she has a few other projects completed or in the works. She's fantastic in this series, but I really hope they don't wimp out with another "not really dead" scenario. It's cheesy and we're all tired of it. We'll find out tonight.

^^Isn't it painfully obvious? I fully expect her to wiggle her shoulders and say "coochy coochy", or whatever the phrase is. The act comes across as an act. During her talking heads, she can come across as perfectly pleasant, though.

My DVR didn't pick up the original feed, so I had to reprogram for the 3am broadcast. Dang. Anyway, you guys pretty much hit on all the points I was going to make. Scripted or not, I enjoyed seeing Our Penny smack down Matthew of the gyrating mouth. I can't think of anyone I know who shows their lower molars when they talk. And Penny, as a mature woman I can tell you, sleeveless spandex tops are not your friend. And any points you get for dissing Matthew are countered by your overwhelming sense of self. See you on the next throwaway FN competition. Great to see the you-know-what Table of Doom again.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Monti Carlo! I was expecting Simon or Jet or Antonia, and ole Monti descends the steps. Ugh.

They broke up Kermit & Medusa??? The horror...

They broke up Kermit & Medusa??? The horror...

I can't wait for tomorrow night's show, Mr. pig and I had an excellent meal in Napa today, with great service from pro staff without attitude, So I'm loaded for bear when it comes to our FN Starlets.

yet I keep watching. I think the only thing that could keep me away from these shows would be casting a Kardashian. (shudder)

This week reminded me of a criticism of one ep of The Walking Dead - "Too much action. Not enough standing around talking." But in reverse. It was obvious early on that there would be no time for an immunity challenge as they dragged out the reward part and then let everyone talk amongst themselves for the rest of the show. Team Mark!!!

Hubert Keller - be still, my heart. Gentle, funny, charming - and French!

I agree, Lonesome. I wished they'd done this ep more along the lines of the Dude Rancher Lodge in Billings, where the objective was to showcase the charm of the property and help the owners back to profitability. At first I expected the parents in Libby to be awful, yet their feelings about their son's partner seemed to have nothing to do with his orientation. So why punch that up instead of focusing on security, orange cones and upgraded technology? Aren't Travel Channel and Food Network under the same corporate umbrella?

Yeah, Leigh...personally I'd enjoy seeing some Chef Nicey McNicefaces given second chances, but I'm not a FN producer. (Edit to add: pleasant, competent chefs but without sob stories,) Why can't they find another Lidia Bastianich? She made me feel all warm and fuzzy about food.

Montana is jaw-droppingly beautiful. The kind of place where I want to stay in a small, locally-owned property. Yet here we go again with Hotel Family Therapy Impossible.

Uncle B - does FN have a short list of guaranteed obnoxious contestants on speed-dial that they can bring in to spice up their latest show? Penny, Matthew, Danushka, Robyn...

Norma had better be really, really dead. This TV season couldn't stand two Jon Snows.

You summed it up nicely for me, Sherry. Penny is extremely off-putting. (I remember the whole Sexy Grill Next Door and thought "blagh" at the time.) Dom doesn't have the temperament. Martita is too over-the-top Sofia Vergara for my taste. Looking forward to seeing what the newbies have to offer.

Thanks for bringing up Martie. I really liked her & thought she had more potential than any of these Comeback Kids. (eta, though I do like Michelle)

and I thought I'd successfully put him out of my mind. Thanks, Lilly!