Ok, I don’t usually blog about the Bachelor (well I’ve done a little in the past), but there’s just too much to say after tonight’s show. I was going to send a few tweets, but that just wouldn’t do it justice. I also think that my opinions will likely differ from many other people. So, here we go.

Vienna – I can see why all the girls hate her, but I don’t. I’m with Jake. She’s just totally misunderstood. The girls were ripping her when she was going to say sorry to Elizabeth for cutting in. Sure, I’m sure she’s said some things that could hurt, but I think it was usually unintentional. Maybe I’m biased because Vienna is like myself. We live in the moment and often don’t realize the impact that living that way has on people around us. Now, I would never become as Catty (how do you spell that?) as Vienna sometimes gets, but the girls in the house are crazy. Vienna’s good in my book.

Ali – I really adored Ali after the first date. She has a fantastic look and has that twinkle in the eye which I honestly don’t see in any of the other girls. I don’t know how to explain it. She was just made for TV I think. She has a way that just draws you to her when she’s on screen. However, she really rubbed me wrong when she went after Vienna like that and even to Jake. I actually hate when any of the girls talk to the Bachelor about the other girls. It’s just lame. Sometimes maybe it’s cutting and we don’t see Jake asking them about a girl. However, Ali has done it over and over again with Vienna. I think they were right when they say she’s jealous. Jake will have a rough time with that if he picks her. Too bad since she’s got such a great look. He’ll keep her around for a while though. So, no worries for our entertainment value.

Elizabeth – This girl was a tease. Let’s be honest here. If she didn’t want him to kiss him, then she shouldn’t have tempted him. That’s the epitome of a tease. Jake did right in sending her home. No guy likes to be teased. Plus, in the interview we saw her true side come out. She’s an arrogant girl. Glad she was sent home. Nice read by Jake.

Gia – She’s the absolute dark horse. Don’t be surprised at all if she’s in it near the end. Although, she won’t actually win. Otherwise, the show would have likely given her more air time I think.

Best Cry Moment on Bachelor – Yes, I’m a man and I’m willing to admit that I cry watching TV and movies. I’m ok with it. However, everyone reading this should have cried as well. I don’t really cry watching the Bachelor. However, there’s one moment on many of the Bachelors that I can’t help it. No, it’s not a wheepy bawling sort of cry. I just can’t hold the emotions back when one of the people’s kids comes running out to surprise them. It’s my favorite moment on any Bachelor. There’s just something extremely beautiful about those moments. In fact, it might be the most factual emotion that’s portrayed on any part of the Bachelor.

Remind me not to watch the Bachelor next season;-)

As I’ve done a number of times in the past I’m here to list the dates for the season premieres of your favorite shows on most of the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, etc). I can’t guarantee that this list is perfect, but it should give you a pretty good idea of when your favorite TV shows will be premiere in Winter 2010.

JANUARY

Sunday, Jan. 3
Giuliana & Bill (E!), 9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 4
The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love (ABC), 8 p.m.
Make It or Break It returns (ABC Family), 9 p.m.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager returns (ABC Family), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5
The Biggest Loser (NBC), 8 p.m.
The Good Wife returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
NCIS returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
NCIS: Los Angeles returns (CBS), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6
Friday Night Lights returns (DirecTV 101), 9 p.m.
Nip/Tuck (FX), 10 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8
Ghost Whisperer returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
Medium returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
Numb3rs returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Shark Tank returns (ABC), 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9
Legend of the Seeker returns (syndication)

Sunday, Jan. 10
Big Love (HBO), 10 p.m.
Chuck (NBC), 9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 11
Accidentally on Purpose returns (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
The Big Bang Theory returns (CBS), 9:30 p.m.
CSI: Miami returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Heroes returns (NBC), 9 p.m.
How I Met Your Mother returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
Two and a Half Men returns (CBS), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12
American Idol (Fox), 8 p.m.
Southland (TNT), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 13
Criminal Minds returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
CSI: NY returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Gary Unmarried returns (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
Leverage returns (TNT), 10 p.m.
The New Adventures of Old Christine returns (CBS), 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14
Archer (FX), 10 p.m.
Bones returns (Fox), 8 p.m.
CSI returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
Fringe returns (Fox), 9 p.m. (for four weeks, then off until April)
Grey’s Anatomy returns (ABC), 9 p.m.
The Mentalist returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Parks and Recreation returns (NBC), 8:30 p.m.
Private Practice returns (ABC), 10 p.m.
Project Runway (Lifetime), 10 p.m.
The Vampire Diaries returns (CW), 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17
24 (Fox), 9 p.m.
Human Target (Fox), 8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18
Life UneXpected (CW), 9 p.m.
One Tree Hill returns (CW), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19
White Collar returns (USA), 10 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21
Burn Notice returns (USA), 10 p.m.
Supernatural returns (CW), 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22
Caprica (Syfy), 9 p.m.
Smallville returns (CW), 8 p.m.
Spartacus (Starz), 10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 25
Damages (FX), 10 p.m.
Greek returns (ABC Family), 10 p.m.
La La Land (Showtime), 11 p.m.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Showtime), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27
Psych returns (USA), 10 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31
American Dad returns (Fox), 9:30 p.m.
The Cleveland Show returns (Fox), 8:30 p.m.
Family Guy returns (Fox), 9 p.m.
The Simpsons returns (Fox), 8 p.m.

FEBRUARY

Tuesday, Feb. 2
Lost (ABC), 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4
The Office returns (NBC), 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7
Undercover Boss (CBS), 10 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11
Past Life (Fox), 8 p.m.
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains (CBS), 8 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 14
The Amazing Race (CBS), 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 19
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO), 9 p.m.

MARCH

Monday, March 1
Parenthood (NBC), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4
FlashForward returns (ABC), 8 p.m.

Monday, March 8
Gossip Girl returns (CW), 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 14
Celebrity Apprentice (NBC), 9 p.m.
The Marriage Ref (NBC), 8 p.m.
The Pacific (HBO), 8 p.m.
Sons of Tucson (Fox), 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 22
Nurse Jackie (Showtime), 10 p.m.
United States of Tara (Showtime), 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30
V returns (ABC), 9 p.m.

APRIL

Thursday, April 1
Fringe returns (Fox), 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 11
The Tudors (Showtime), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13
Glee returns (Fox), 9 p.m.

So, which of the premiere’s are you most looking forward to see? My list includes, The Bachelor, Shark Tank, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice (kind of), Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, The Amazing Race (my favorite), and Celebrity Apprentice. I’m also confused since I don’t see Dancing with the Stars on my list above. I know season 10 of DWTS is happening sometime too. Maybe they haven’t announced a date yet.

Please let me know of other shows that are missing and I’ll update them. Thanks!

There’s a new show on ABC.com called Conveyor Belt of Love. Basically, a bunch of guys come out on a conveyor belt and 5 ladies choose if they’re interested or not. If 2 of the ladies choose one guy, then the guy gets to choose who they want to date. This show is all about casting the right people to entertain us, but this preview of Conveyor Belt of Love is pretty entertaining stuff.

I can’t tell you how muzh I love Thursdays. Survivor has been off the charts this season. Russell is arrogant, but is great television. I think he’s going to get it handed to him tonight. You had to know that his arrogance was going to catch up with him sooner or later. I am just really happy that he’ll at least be on the jury. Can you imagine?

Grey’s Anatomy should be great as well. Izzie is back and that’s good since I just hated having her storyline just sitting there. We need some resolution to that story. Whatever resolution that may be. I also only ask the writers one thing: Do not touch little grey. She’s my favorite and must stay on the show.
Private practice is on tonight also, but I’m behind on those shows and so I’m not sure I’ll ever get back to it. Is it even worth it? That show has just been a little weird for me lately.

I must admit that I absolutely adore Shark Tank. It’s quickly become one of my very favorite shows on television. I probably still like Amazing Race more and I’m pretty fond of the various dance shows as well. I just love everything about Shark Tank.

The biggest problem I have is time, or I would write a lot more about the various entrepreneurs pitching to the investors. Since I don’t have time, everyone that loves the show like me will enjoy this blog appropriately called “In the Shark Tank.”

That was actually the original name of the show before they changed the name to just Shark Tank.

Sure, there’s a little bit of bravado involved with the investors having the cameras there, but they really do want to invest in these companies with their own money. So, it is really exciting to watch. Plus, there are so many different ideas and people on the show that it’s just a fun cross section of what’s out there in America. No need to go further than this writeup of the 7th episode of Shark Tank. This show is fantastic. I hope that everyone watches it and that ABC renews it for a long time to come.

Ever wanted to watch a show before it was aired? Well, now you can. ABC has posted one of their new fall comedies, Modern Family before it premieres! The rest of the TV world won’t see it until Wednesday, September 23rd on ABC but because you read this blog, you can watch Modern Family now on ABC.com. The password is hiu3udrj but this code expires August 13th at 12:00pm PST! Also, you’ll have to register for ABC.com to be able to view it.

Looks like you’ll be able to stream the video of Modern family on ABC.com for free like most of the other ABC shows. Enjoy your early preview of Modern Family and let us know what you think of the show.

I must admit that this show is right up my alley. I’ve always had a fascination with entrepreneurship and I admit that my RSS feed reader is full of venture capitalists, angel investors and entrepreneurs. I think I have that entrepreneur itch that will never end. So, you can imagine how excited I was to see “In The Shark Tank” premiere on ABC.

Seriously, I don’t think those guys were acting too much for the camera. It was how they really feel. The 2 tech guys were the most entertaining and it makes sense why since they understand the realities of the tech industry. It’s just like they described it to the entrepreneurs who were pitching.

I wish that they actually provided more counsel and advice to the entrepreneurs, but they have to keep the show interesting for everyone that’s watching. So, I guess it makes sense the way they cut it.

The only thing I didn’t like about In The Shark Tank was that the hour went by so quick. I’ll be very interested to watch this show each week.

Fans of Grey’s Anatomy (like myself) have been holding our collective breather after Izzie sees George in kind of an angel/death type sequence. They love those cliff hangers. There had been rumors about Katherine Heigle and T.R. Knight not coming back to Grey’s Anatomy next season, but now it seems that Izzie will be back on Grey’s Anatomy season 6, but T.R Knight will be packing his bags.

I think this is a good thing since Izzie has a lot of really interesting storylines and George’s story line had basically flat lined.

The real question is whether Izzie will some how miraculously recover or whether she’ll return as a ghost. I’m thinking after Denny’s ghost visits it must be the first.

The above link also reports that Jessica Capshaw (Dr. Arizona Robbins) has become a show regular.

Looks like ABC has another star reality TV show going on this summer and set to premiere Tuesday, June 23 8/7c. Turns out this is a revival of Obama’s favorite TV show. In The Superstars, Eight celebrities are paired with eight professional male and female athletes to compete against each other in varying sporting events. Each week a team will be eliminated until one team is ultimately crowned the winner. Check out the list of celebrities and athletes:

Football star Terrell Owens has been paired with model Joanna Krupa; baseball’s Jeff Kent is paired up with actress and model Ali Landry ; basketballer Robert Horry has been paired up with actress/model and former synchronized swimmer, Estella Warren: Alpine ski racer Bode Miller has been paired with “Extreme Home Makeover’s” Paige Hemmis; freestyle skier Kristi Leskinen will compete with “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer, Maksim Chmerkovskiy ; basketball star Lisa Leslie will compete with actor Dan Cortese; tennis star Jennifer Capriati and former “Baywatch” star David Charvet will compete together; and soccer star Brandi Chastain has been paired with singer, Julio Iglesias, Jr.

Turns out someone in the Bahamas caught a short video of the start of the bike race they did on The Superstars. Check it out:

I don’t quite get what’s going on since one person on the team is riding the bike and the other is running. I think I’m actually going to really enjoy this show.

I asked those who are following the Pure TV Network on Twitter “Will Izzie die tonight on Grey’s Anatomy?”

I got a bunch of responses to whether Izzie will die on tonight’s Grey’s Anatomy finale. Check out people’s opinions on Katherine Heigl’s possible death:

My answer to “Is it wrong to *hope* so?” was “Since it’s TV, no. If it weren’t TV, then yes. So, hope away.”

After my responses, I also got these 2 interesting replies about Izzie’s death on Grey’s Anatomy and my opinion:

I can’t wait to enjoy 2 hours of pure Grey’s with my wife. What better birthday gift could I give her?