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The Real NBC Green Week

Posted Thursday 11/19/2009 9:00 AM in GuyTV by Cory Jones, Jesse Thompson, Brenan Sharp and Richard McVey

Filed under: nbc, green week

We wondered what the network's environmental marketing campaign would be like if it were a little more honest.

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Joanna Krupa’s Dancing with the Stars Blog, Vol. 8

Posted Wednesday 11/18/2009 5:30 PM in Joanna Krupa by Joanna Krupa

Filed under: maxim covergirl, joanna krupa, dancing with the stars

Hi guys,

I won’t lie, I’m pretty bummed about being voted off the show. So sad! Derek and I both had a feeling we’d be the unlucky pair because it’s tough to compete with the professional moves of Mya, and it’s hard to go against big names like Osbourne and Osmond, not to mention the big fan bases they brought to the competition. I guess that’s just the nature of this business; people want more of the big names.

Now I’m rooting for Kelly and Donny because I feel so close to them after this season, but not so much with Mya. I think it would be fantastic if Kelly won! She and I really bonded over being new to dancing and she’s worked so hard each week.

After performing the three dances on Monday’s show I got a second wind and got so pumped for the finals. I never thought I’d make it this far, so after staying on each week the finals became more and more of a possibility – I wanted it so badly. Though, I’m glad I didn’t completely lose it when Derek and I performed our waltz after finding out we were finished – I was really trying to keep my emotions together.

Overall this show has been a great experience and has opened a lot of doors. I was so proud when I made it on AOL’s Top TV Moments four times this season! Maybe Derek and I will get to dance again at future events. I don’t know, but that would be wonderful. For now I’m going to figure out my next steps: maybe another reality show or some TV hosting. Any suggestions?

Well, I’m off to NYC to chat with the ladies of The View tomorrow. Tune in next week to see me dance on the season finale! Watch to see where I pop up next, you never know!

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We Like to Watch: Nov. 16th-22nd

Posted Friday 11/13/2009 6:30 PM in GuyTV by TJ Dietsch

Filed under: the tonight show, how i met your mother, family armor, austin city limits, dancing with the stars, inside the actors studio, man caves, conan obrien, pearl jam, jon bon jovi, neil patrick harris, joanna krupa

There's a lot of TV being bounced off the satellites these days. Too much for any one person to completely monitor, but that doesn't mean we're not going to do our best to sift through all the listings and figure out what you should be watching (or at least DVR-ing for later)...and what crap you should never, ever subject yourself or your loved ones to.

Monday

8:00 p.m. How I Met Your Mother (CBS)

For those of you who haven't been keeping score, Neil Patrick Harris' Barney just had an amicable break-up with mega-hottie Robin (Cobie Smulders) last week. Not one to waste any time, Barney will be hitting the scene (and mostly likely the sheets) again with the aid of his playbook. Dudes without ladies should tune in for some handy pick-up pointers.

Tuesday

9:00 p.m. Man Caves (DIY Network)

Rivaling The Girls Next Door, Man Caves has to be the one show on TV every guy wants to be on. Each episode, hosts Jason Cameron and football star Tony "The Goose" Siragusa grant one lucky fella the opportunity to have a room in their house remodeled into a man cave reflecting their specific manly interests. (That's way better than just plugging in a neon Coors sign and lounging on that couch you found on the curb.) This week, a fantasy football fan will get his pad made over. He'll finally have a home for his Sports Illustrated football phone!

Wednesday

11:35 p.m. The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien (NBC)

We've been big fans of Conan's run since he took over for Leno, but we're tuning in Wednesday night more in hopes of a train wreck than a solid episode. The first guest is Robot Chicken guru (and always reliable) Seth Green, but after that, the always entertaining (usually for all the wrong reasons) Heidi and Spencer from The Hills will lounge the couch. We can only hope Conan gives them an Al Roker-like thrashing. If not, at least the Brian Setzer Orchestra will bat clean-up and purify our souls of whatever crap Spencer prattles on about.

Thursday

10:00 p.m. Family Armor (TLC)

This brand-new series follows two brothers-in-law who run the San Antonio-based Texas Armoring Corporation, a shop that takes cars and turns them into rolling tanks worthy of a Bond movie. (Is that really a booming market?) We'll definitely give this one a shot, especially if it's anywhere near as crazy as American Chopper, though don't expect that level of swearing; the press release mentions the bros' faith over and over and over.

Saturday

9:00 p.m. Austin City Limits (PBS)

In what might seem like an oxymoron, Austin City Limits has been rocking PBS for 33 years. The live-music showcase features everything from jazz and classical music to blues and rock, and next weekend they'll be focusing on the rough stuff as Pearl Jam treats an eager crowd to classic tracks along with samplings from their most recent record, Backspacer. The album's been getting a ton of gushing reviews, so it should be a delightfully ear-bleeding time.

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Monday 8:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 p.m.

Dancing With the Stars (ABC)

At last count, Dancing With The Stars appears on our televisions roughly nine times a week. Here's the thing, though — plenty of guys with Dancing-loving WAGs (and without an extra TV) have discovered the show's not that bad. Yes, the weird, castrated covers of rock songs make our skin crawl, and the judges seem ever poised to start making out with each other (or themselves), but have you seen the ladies on this contest? Wowzers. It's no surprise that the pro female dancers have got it going on, but the two remaining female celebrities are nothing to sneeze at, either. Of course, you've got Maxim correspondent Joanna Krupa, but Mya's also spinning and kicking around. Plus, there can be no higher testament to dancing's ability to make anyone look hot than the fact that, well, Kelly Osbourne looks hot. If that's not a silver lining, we don't know what is.

SERIOUSLY?

Monday

8:00 p.m. Inside the Actors Studio (Bravo)

With hundreds of channels and thousands of shows out there, it's no wonder that the idea jar can be emptied rapidly, but we didn't expect that malady to befall The Actors Studio so quickly. Have they already gone through every actor in Hollywood to the point where the distinguished James Lipton has to sit there and act interested in the babbling of New Jersey's favorite son, Jon Bon Jovi? The dude only has 16 credits on IMDb, which includes a 10-episode stint on Ally McBeal. We assume his role in U-571 and that season of The Real World where the housemates worked for his arena football team will make for some scintillating questions. Those, and the land of acid-washed everything, generic gas stations and that weird guy haircut where everything's greased upwards in defiance of gravity. But what are they going to talk about for the other 55 minutes? A direct-to-DVD Vampires sequel? Watch to find out. If you care.

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People Doing Bad Impressions [Video]

Posted Friday 11/13/2009 10:20 AM in GuyTV by Cory Jones and Michael Capes

Filed under: bud light port paradise cruise, bad impressions, funny

We asked people on the Bud Light Port Paradise Cruise to do their best impressions. We got some Christopher Walken's, a Harry Carey and even a Chewbacca...the worst Chewbacca you will (hopefully) ever see. So sit back and enjoy people doing really, really, really crappy impressions.

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Joanna Krupa's Dancing with the Stars Blog, Vol. 7

Posted Thursday 11/12/2009 1:25 PM in Joanna Krupa by Joanna Krupa

Filed under: maxim covergirl, joanna krupa, dancing with the stars

Hi guys!

I made it to semifinals! To be honest, I never thought I’d make it this far. I’m nervous and excited, but trying to just enjoy here on out and not feel the pressure. All the other stars left in the competition are so talented. It’s time to really break out my a-game with only two more weeks left.

This week I learned a huge lesson the hard way: it’s important to eat enough before dancing. Mondays are so busy with rehearsal and pre-show prep like hair and makeup that I forgot to eat. Right before Derek and I performed our quickstep I was feeling so dizzy I was worried I might faint. I scarfed down any food I could find at the last minute, but it affected me. I had some slip ups in the dance. I’m so glad that quickstep is over – it was definitely not my favorite!

Joanna Krupa Judging

Coming up next week (for semifinals!) Derek and I are working on the cha-cha and viennese, but also get to perform our salsa knock out dance, which we thankfully didn’t have to use during double eliminations. My strategy is to focus on steps that show my strength so I can be 100% confident. I’d much rather know what I’m doing out there than have a dance full of fancy tricks. I just hope Derek is on board with that idea.

I’m off to rest up, eat food and make the most of rehearsals. Don’t forget to tune in on Monday and vote for your favorite couple!

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'The Big Bang Theory' Translator

Posted Tuesday 11/10/2009 2:45 PM in GuyTV by TJ Dietsch

Filed under: cbs, the big bang theory

Don't be afraid to get some smart on you. For those who don't run with the geek pack, watching CBS' Monday-night comedy The Big Bang Theory (9:30 p.m. EST) can cause occasional head-scratching, due to the rampant sci-fi (or sci-fact) references. Since the show features four genius-level dudes (and one very hot, sweet young lady), any given episode features spouting off about everything from sperm donation to Lord of the Rings to comic books to String Theory, usually in highly technical terms.

But the show's hilarious, especially if you knew a similar science nerd (or snerd) in high school or college. Currently in its third season (and racking up some impressive ratings), Big Bang might seem difficult to jump right into, so we distilled the show's three seasons into this handy translator to help you get caught up and spot the recurring geek-centric themes, moments and jokes.

The day jobs

Main characters Leonard (Johnny Galecki), Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Raj (Kunal Nayyar) and Howard (Simon Helberg) all work as scientists at Pasadena's Caltech university. The show even employs scientific consultants to make sure all of the science on the show is correct (even the stuff on the boards in the backgrounds).

The big words in the episode titles

The title of every episode is a play on some kind of legitimate scientific term, but tweaked to reflect the ep, like last week's "The Cornhusker Vortex," which refers to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the college football team that hottie Penny (Kaley Cuoco) roots for.

The background toys n' comics

You'll notice all kinds of geeky items like comic books, action figures, video games, toys and other paraphernalia in the guys' apartments. Leonard and Sheldon have the DC Comics character Firestorm (you may remember him from latter-day Super Friends episodes) and other action figures on the shelf behind their couch, while Sheldon has a rotating series of comic books framed in his bedroom, not to mention crates of comics and even trade paperbacks on the shelf near his bed. Raj has a red Robosapien in his room. He's a dancing robot toy that was really popular a few years back. You can buy your own here.

Opposites attract

You might be scratching your head at why a stunner like Penny is with a geek like Leonard, but it's been a long time coming. They met in the very first episode and, like any red-blooded male worth his salt, Leonard fell for her. He tried unsuccessfully to get with her throughout the first season until they finally kissed and went on a date. After a quick break-up in the second season, Penny realized she was into our nerdy hero right before he and the rest of the guys headed off to the North Pole for a Caltech experiment. They've been dating throughout the current season, much to the delight of every nerd on the planet.

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We Like to Watch: Nov. 9th-15th

Posted Monday 11/09/2009 6:20 PM in GuyTV by TJ Dietsch

Filed under: abc v, v series, bill murray, david letterman, fantastic mr fox, ice twisters, real housewives orange county, super dave, mythbusters, the prisoner, the prisoner amc

There's a lot of TV being thrown out in the universe these days. Too much for any one person to completely monitor, but that doesn't mean we're not going to do our best to comb through all the listings and figure out what you should be watching (or at least DVR-ing for later) ... and what crap you should never, ever subject yourself or your loved ones to.

Monday

11:35 p.m. Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)

Comedy legend Bill Murray will grace Letterman's late-night talk show with his presence to help hype the stop-motion children's movie Fantastic Mr. Fox (opening Nov. 25th), directed by Wes Anderson (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums). (Murray provides the voice of Badger.) Hopefully we'll get more Peter Venkman and less sad sack that Murray's been playing in most of his flicks lately.

Tuesday

8:00 p.m. V (ABC)

The first episode of ABC's alien-filled relaunch hit last week. We're still not sure what to make of the show as a whole, so we'll be tuning in this week to see what exactly the deal is with Firefly favorite Alan Tudyk's character, as well as what the amazingly beautiful Morena Baccarin and Laura Vandervoort do next. We're hoping they turn into weird lizard aliens last. Please.

Wednesday

9:00 p.m. Mythbusters (Discovery)

What happens to any car in an action movie once it loses even the slightest bit of control? That's right, blammo. (That was meant to signify a huge explosion.) Well, the intrepid Mythbusters crew will be putting that very idea to the test on this week's episode of the long-running series. The part of us that loves seeing explosions wants it to be true, but the part that gets distracted while driving through the mall parking lot is hoping this one gets busted.

Saturday

11:00 p.m. Super Dave's Spike-Tacular (Spike)

Long live Super Dave Osborne and his flagrant disregard for his own health and safety! Not content to fade away into the night, the long-in-the-tooth stuntman returns to his former "glory" this weekend, kicking off a four-part mockumentary that follows the idol of millions as he readies himself for his next crazy stunt.

Sunday

8:00 p.m. The Prisoner (AMC)

Hollywood ran out of original ideas many moons ago, but now it's spreading to television, as well. Let's just hope this American version of the late-'60s British show of the same name retains some of the weirdness that inspired shows like Lost. The basic premise follows Jim Caviezel's Number Six as he enters a mysterious island seemingly run by Number Two (Ian McKellen) that he can't leave. There aren't a lot of details out, but everyone likes to be in on the ground floor of the next big mind-bending show, right? If that doesn't do it for you, just imagine Jesus butting heads with Magneto. That should work.

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We All Watch Shows We Hate, But They're Not ALL Bad, Right?

Thursday

10:00 p.m. The Real Housewives of Orange County

Bravo's Real Housewives series seems to be spreading across the country like a veritable swine flu, infecting more and more people both appearing on the show and watching at home. Odds are, your girl probably likes (or more likely hates) her fair share of the casts, but that doesn't mean she'll stop watching it, and she'll probably drag you in kicking and screaming. There is, thankfully, one saving grace to this fifth season featuring the Orange County broads, and her name is Alexis. This blonde bombshell definitely soothes the pain of having to listen to a bunch of spoiled princesses complain about not having $100 bills lying around to wipe their asses with. Just barely, though.

SO BAD IT'S...BAD

Saturday

[Editor's Note: This isn't actually in the following movie, but damn do we wish it were...]

9:00 p.m. Ice Twisters (SyFy) Heh, tornadoes made of ice...

Do you ever wonder if the SyFy channel picks their next movies by letting toddlers play with magnetic poetry kits? We're guessing so, especially after hearing about their latest original "film," Ice Twisters. After watching the trailer, we're wondering if that's how they write the scripts, too. Ya see, the plot to this Twister rip-off (yeah, it's not just the title) is that some scientists screw up and accidentally create tornadoes made of ice. Yeah, we're not scientists either, but that makes absolutely zero sense. Anyway, it seems from there, a group of high-profile storm chasers start chasing the - Oh, who gives a shit? Is anyone really going to watch this thing? Isn't Twister itself already 90% B-movie nonsense? Maybe that makes it the perfect movie to lift from. Watch at your own risk.

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Maxim and UFC Model Rachelle Leah Does A Back Flip [Video]

Posted Monday 11/09/2009 1:57 PM in GuyTV by Michael Capes

Filed under: back flip, maxim, bud light port paradise cruise, bikini, bud light, video, playboy, rachelle leah

A couple weeks ago we had the pleasure of attending the Bud Light Port Paradise Cruise. Which was one of the best times of our life. Not only did we get to hang out on a boat (WE WERE ON A BOAT!) in the Bahamas, but we also got to interview Rachelle Leah, one of the hottest women alive. For those of you who are not smart enough to know who she is, Rachelle Leah has appeared in Maxim, Playboy or hosting UFC All Access, she also likes to sip Bud Lights on a beach and do back flips for idiots. Enjoy.

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