Posted on August 29, 2012 at 3:54 pm
I’m totally psyched for the return of one of my favorite shows, and this makes clear that there’s a lot of exciting developments ahead. What is Regina doing? And is it over for good between Bay and Emmett?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKLmFW_NEIY
Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:00 am
Don’t forget to check out the terrific new boxed set of the entire Magic Schoolbus series! And I have a special treat for Magic Schoolbus fans. Just send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Frizzle in the subject line and I will send you two coloring sheets to help you learn more about the adventures of the kids in Ms. Frizzle’s class.
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 8:29 pm
We bid a sad farewell to Jerry Nelson of Sesame Street, and the Muppets, who has died at age 78. He will probably be best remembered for providing the voice of The Count.
He was also featured as Sherlock Hemlock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95GJ-kJ-NzcLisa Henson, daughter of Muppet founder Jim Henson, said, “Jerry Nelson imbued all his characters with the same gentle, sweet whimsy and kindness that were a part of his own personality. He joined the Jim Henson Co. in the earliest years, and his unique contributions to the worlds of Fraggles, Muppets, Sesame Street and so many others are, and will continue to be, unforgettable. On behalf of the Henson family and everyone at the Jim Henson Co., our deepest sympathies go out to Jerry’s family and to his many fans.”
May his memory be a blessing.
Posted on August 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Every season now brings new television programs and returns of favorite series, but I grew up in the old days and for me the fall TV season is still the most exciting. Here are some of the new shows that look especially intriguing:
Elementary This latest version of Sherlock Holmes is set in modern times and Dr. Watson is played by Lucy Liu. Sherlock is Jonny Lee Miller.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YvuZ4Msh50Emily Owens, M.D. Mamie Gummer, who looks just like her mother, Meryl Streep, was terrific on “The Good Wife,” and I am looking forward to seeing her as a young doctor in this medical drama.
Malibu Country The premise is not promising — woman leaves her cheating husband to start over — but this one stars Reba McEntire and Lily Tomlin, so I hope it’s worthy of them.
The Mindy Project Mindy Kaling, who co-wrote and appeared on “The Office,” created and stars in this new series about a doctor who has a soft spot for romantic comedy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0atkuby1SY
Posted on August 19, 2012 at 3:55 pm
This year’s back-to-school contest for teachers only is really special — Magic School Bus: The Complete Series
To enter: send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Schoolbus” in the subject line and tell me the name of your school and the grade you teach. Don’t forget your address! I will pick a winner at random on August 26.
