Show #41: Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before...

It's been so long, we've forgotten how to do this thing...uh...Oh, yeah....welcome to Show #41 of The Summerhill Gang. This is your dose of all of the pop culture goodness your brain can handle. We have a show lined up for you that is chock full of TV and Movie tidbits. Just check out the show notes and video clips below...and make sure to drop us a line and let us know what you think of our podcast. Scotty...two to beam up...

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This Atari game was so challenging that you needed a combat control pad to play it...Say it with us now, "It's inhuman..."


TV
We talked about many season finales...here are the shows we featured:

• Heroes - Volume 4 has come to an end
  
• Chuck - Scott Bakula and Chevy Chase on the finale
  
• Scrubs - kind of felt like a series finale (it will be back)
  
• The Amazing Race - See who won the crown
  
• Fringe - a very special guest star on the finale
  
• Lost - Jacob, Jughead and Juliet
  
• The Office - Was 'Company Picnic' funny?
  
• Survivor: Tocantins - The winner emerges
  
• American Idol - a surprise winner?

Network Upfronts: We are your source for information announced by the major TV networks about their upcoming Fall seasons...

Terminator, Prison Break and King of the Hill canceled

The Simpsons, 24, Fringe and Dollhouse renewed


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My Name is Earl, Life and Medium canceled

Chuck, Heroes and Friday Night Lights renewed


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Samantha Who?, According to Jim, Life on Mars and The Unusuals canceled

Better Off Ted and Scrubs renewed



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Without A Trace, The Unit and Worst Week canceled

All versions of CSI, The New Adventures of Old Christine and How I Met Your Mother renewed

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Privileged, Reaper and Everybody Hates Chris canceled

Smallville, Supernatural, Gossip Girl, 90210 and One Tree Hill renewed


Check out TV Squad for a complete breakdown


Random Top 5
Here are our top 5 TV Shows that were canceled too soon:

Doug

1. Andy Richter Controls The Universe (2002-2004)
   
2. My Name Is Earl (2005-2009)
   
3. Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
   
4. Sports Night (1998-2000)
   
5. Samantha Who?(2007-2009)

Jamie

1. Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
   
2. Pushing Daisies (2007-2009)
   
3. Journeyman (2007)
   
4. Joan of Arcadia (2003-2005)
   
5. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006-2007)

Movies

In this show we discussed:

• X-Men Origins: Wolverine
  
• Star Trek
  
• Slumdog Millionaire
  
• Terminator Salvation
  
• Sabrina (1954)
  
• Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
  
• Paul Blart: Mall Cop
  
• Valkyrie

Bonus video: The new trailer for Toy Story 3!


Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What is your favorite "I ran into a celebrity" story?

Doug ate brunch at the Hotel Del Coronado with Booger (Curtis Armstrong) from Revenge of the Nerds

Jamie ran into Ed Sanders from Extreme Makeover:Home Edition with his newborn triplets at Legoland; ran into Bob Saget from Full House at Disney's California Adventure; and ran into NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton at a Bruce Hornsby concert

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Vince helped ex-Minnesota Viking head coach Dennis Green move a TV into his house.

Jeff literally ran into Johnny Mathis and his entourage at the Albany County airport.

Arnell and his band mates ran into Doogie Howser himself, Neil Patrick Harris, at a Burbank taco shop.

Paula rode the elevator with Batman (Michael Keaton) when she worked at a market/deli in Del Mar.

New question: What TV Show did you love at one time that you now think is horrible?

With the Land of the Lost movie coming out this week (starring Will Ferrell), we were reminded of the TV Show that we watched as children. When it came on TV Doug knew it was time to turn the TV off and go play, while Jamie used to watch it religiously. Now, we both agree that it is crap!
Here is why:




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Another Bonus video: This is the cure for ADD clip we played at the end of the podcast...

Show #38: You'll Say WOW Every Time!

You've found it! It's Show #38 of The Summerhill Gang. We are so glad that you stopped by to check out our show notes. We hope you have some fun looking around here. Feel free to post a comment, send us an e-mail, or call our feedback line. We would love to hear from you. There is plenty of good stuff waiting for you below...

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TV

• Scrubs - ABC is airing back-to-back episodes on Tuesdays

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• 24 - Jack Bauer is back and badder than ever
  
• American Idol - Back for the 8th season and now with a 4th judge
  
• Friday Night Lights - Season 3 is now repeating on NBC
  
• Battlestar Galactica - The final season has begun
  
• Fringe - Our new favorite show is back on Fox
  
• Check out this year's Golden Globe winners for Television.

Movies
We reviewed:

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Directed by David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club) and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, this is a beautifully crafted cinematic work that is well worth the 2 hour and 47 minute running time. Catch it on the big screen before it wins a slew of Academy Awards...
  

For more movie reviews, check out Trevor's Movie Rundown.
In this show, Trevor reviewed:

• The Dark Knight
  
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
  
• Lars and the Real Girl

Other Movie News:

• Disney drops distribution for the Narnia franchise
  
• Check out the Golden Globe winners
  
• The folks presenting the 81st Academy Awards do not want you to know who is presenting ahead of time...

The Random Top 5 List
Our Top 5 Best Picture Winners:

Jamie's Top 5

1. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
   
2. Titanic
   
3. Dances with Wolves
   
4. Braveheart
   
5. Rocky

Doug's Top 5

1. Forrest Gump
   
2. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
   
3. Gladiator
   
4. Dances with Wolves
   
5. The Godfather

Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What is your favorite movie from 2008?

Doug picked The Dark Knight.

Jamie picked The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Alison called in to say she really liked Bedtime Stories.

Anthony liked Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

John and Jessie picked The Dark Knight.

Jodie picked Get Smart (Comedy), Mamma Mia (Musical), Iron Man (Action), Twilight (Book Adaptation), and The Dark Knight (Culturally Required).

Jeff picked Bolt.

New question: What is your favorite movie from 2008 that is not called 'The Dark Knight'?

Yes, yes...we know....The Dark Knight was totally AWESOME! But now that you have had time to watch some other movies...we want to hear about your next favorite movie from 2008. Call or write to us and confess your favorite movie...I'm sure we will be talking about it in our recap of The Academy Awards...

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Show #37: Merry Christmas 2008!

Welcome to Show #37 of The Summerhill Gang. We are wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Of course, we have some holiday-themed stuff going on in this podcast. Check out the show notes with links to videos for you to watch....all of the holiday pop culture goodness can be found below...

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Short, but funny...


If you are in California and looking for something to do, check out The Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral in Anaheim. It is a superb show...

The Random Top 5 List
Our Top 5 Christmas TV Specials:

Jamie's Top 5

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
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2. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)
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3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
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4. Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970)
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5. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
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Doug's Top 5

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
   
2. White House Christmas
   
3. A Christmas Carol (1984)
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4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
   
5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
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TV

• The Amazing Race 13 - Finale aired Sunday, December 7th, 2008
  
• Survivor: Gabon - Finale and reunion aired Sunday, December 14th, 2008
  
• Friday Night Lights - Season 3 repeats on NBC starting January 16th, 2008
  
• Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.5 starts January 16th, 2008
  
• The Office - to air after the Super Bowl with guest Jack Black
  
• Scrubs - returns January 6th, 2008 on ABC
  
• Dollhouse - new Joss Whedon project premieres Friday, February 13th, 2008

Music

Our friend, Ted Vaughn, has put together a CD project called I Feel the Winds of God Today. It is an instrumental CD, recorded live at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. Ted is gifted at arranging music and bringing together remarkable musicians. This project is a collection of hymns and other spirituals. Check out the CD over at Digstation and let us know what you think.


Movies
We reviewed:

• Bolt - See it in 3-D, if you can. Just be aware that theaters are charging $2 more per ticket for 3-D. We both think this is a fun movie with great animation and it is definitely worth seeing for the whole family.

Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What is your idea for a reality TV Show?

Listen to the show to hear our fabulous ideas!
Who knows, maybe some producer somewhere will pick up on them and make them into a TV show...

New question: What is your favorite movie from 2008?

Call or write to us and confess your favorite movie from this year. Maybe your favorite will get nominated for an Academy Award...

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Show #29: Are We There Yet?

Hey everyone! Welcome to Show #29 of The Summerhill Gang. One of the most common things that parents hear on any road trip is "Are we there yet?" or "How much longer until we get there?" These questions usually pop up from the back of the vehicle after being on the road for 10-15 minutes. Jamie recently had experience with this and you can hear all about it in this show. Plus we have plenty of TV, new music from Lady Antebellum, movie reviews and our top 3 picks for movies released in 2007. Enjoy the fireworks...and...don't forget to turn out the lights!

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Remember when KFC was Kentucky Fried Chicken? Remember when it was "so nice to feel so good about a meal" from a fast food restaurant? It must have been the 80's...


BONUS VIDEO:
Check out this classic commercial for Six Flags amusement parks...


TV

• LOST - It's back from a short hiatus. Check out the 2 minute "What?" video over at TV Squad.
  
• American Idol - Idol Gives Back has raised over $65 million to date.
  
• The Office - It is back and funnier than ever! Check out recaps over at TV Squad.
  
• Samantha Who? - ABC's freshman comedy starring Christina Applegate...is it really that funny? Tell us what you think...
  
• Scrubs - This is not the last season...apparently it is moving from NBC to ABC for next season.

Check out this clip of a human Space Invaders game...

• American Gladiators - returns on Monday, May 12th with new gladiators and new events!
  
• Sport Science - airs on Fox Sports...check out the Crotch Test episode...here is video 1 and video 2.
  

Music

Check out a great country rock band called Lady Antebellum. This trio has a rockin' sound with awesome harmonies. Their first single "Love Don't Live Here" was featured earlier this year on iTunes as a free single of the week.

Thanks for the recommendation, Jodie!


Movies
Charlton Heston passed away at age 84 on April 5, 2008. You can read about his passing at CNN. You can also watch clips of him in Ben Hur and Planet of the Apes over at YouTube.

Discussed in this show:

• Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
  
• Iron Man (2008)
  
• Cloverfield (2008)
  
• I Am Legend (2007)
  
• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  
• Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

Best of the Web
Universal Studios is opening a new simulator ride at their amusement parks this year. It is based on the long running TV Show "The Simpsons". The park in Florida has already opened the ride and the park in Hollywood, CA will open the ride this summer. Check out more at The Simpsons Ride website.


Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What was your favorite movie released in 2007?

Doug's Top 3:

1. The Simpsons Movie
   
2. The Bourne Ultimatum
   
3. Ratatouille

Honorable Mention: I Am Legend

Jamie's Top 3:

1. Ratatouille
   
2. 3:10 to Yuma
   
3. Enchanted

New question: What children's TV program are you embarrassed to say that you watch?

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