As Halloween slides eerily out of the mist, I’m noticing a different mood this year in the media. Only a handful of programs are ringing in the ghouls and goblins in their own way.
Glee is doing a Rocky Horror dress-up. And while I’m certainly excited about this turn of events, I’m still disappointed that neither John Stamos nor Matthew Morrison will be in high heels and garters as the good Doctor.
N.C.I.S. can always find a murder or two on All Hallows’ Eve. The kids in The Office are probably dressing up for work. And you can imagine the confusion when the trick-or-treating is Outsourced to India.
The theatres have the typical slasher flicks opening with Saw 3D and Paranormal Activity 2.
But even they seem to be a bit tired and rehashed.
And online, I’m seeing the typical lists of the top villains, psychos and killers – and who would best who in battle. Sure, they’ve got Norman Bates, Michael Myers and Annie Wilkes. But then, they haven’t met Colonel Russell Williams.
No, Halloween isn’t big enough yet. And I want it. Not the regular me, mind you – the wicked me that listens to the little devil on my shoulder.
Wicked Me wants to see at least one really stupendous spill on Battle of the Blades – preferably by a former NHLer. And if any show was meant to be the brunt of the Halloween witch joke, it’s Men With Brooms.
A few pranks also wouldn’t be out of the question this week. While cruel and politically incorrect, I could have some major fun with Ben’s multiple personalities on Shattered.
Dressing up his alternates in various costumes and watching him try to figure out what he’s done each time could entertain me for hours.
Joining in the online battle charge, I’d like to pit ABC’s The View against CBS’s The Talk in an all-out catfight for daytime female supremacy: the comedians who believe they’re reporters versus the actors and celebrities who believe they’ve got something interesting to say.
Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar may be tough but I wouldn’t turn my back on Sharon Osbourne or Leah Remini in a small room either.
Speaking of close quarter combat, Wicked Me also wants to lock TV’s most cranky and annoying doctors, House and Lightman, together in a small room for their two-hour timeslot.
House’s constant lying would make Lightman’s head explode and I’m pretty sure someone’s accent would also resurface during the allowed timeframe.
Meanwhile, Rick Mercer and Ron James would either make an unbeatable combination of wit and mental terror – or they’d drive someone to commit hara kiri.
Regardless, Wicked Me wants front row seats.
You know, I’m starting to feel a little Halloween-y after all. But maybe it’s just the devil in me.
Check out www.tbtv.com for more FiTV along with complete TB Television program listings.
Glee is doing a Rocky Horror dress-up. And while I’m certainly excited about this turn of events, I’m still disappointed that neither John Stamos nor Matthew Morrison will be in high heels and garters as the good Doctor.
N.C.I.S. can always find a murder or two on All Hallows’ Eve. The kids in The Office are probably dressing up for work. And you can imagine the confusion when the trick-or-treating is Outsourced to India.
The theatres have the typical slasher flicks opening with Saw 3D and Paranormal Activity 2.
But even they seem to be a bit tired and rehashed.
And online, I’m seeing the typical lists of the top villains, psychos and killers – and who would best who in battle. Sure, they’ve got Norman Bates, Michael Myers and Annie Wilkes. But then, they haven’t met Colonel Russell Williams.
No, Halloween isn’t big enough yet. And I want it. Not the regular me, mind you – the wicked me that listens to the little devil on my shoulder.
Wicked Me wants to see at least one really stupendous spill on Battle of the Blades – preferably by a former NHLer. And if any show was meant to be the brunt of the Halloween witch joke, it’s Men With Brooms.
A few pranks also wouldn’t be out of the question this week. While cruel and politically incorrect, I could have some major fun with Ben’s multiple personalities on Shattered.
Dressing up his alternates in various costumes and watching him try to figure out what he’s done each time could entertain me for hours.
Joining in the online battle charge, I’d like to pit ABC’s The View against CBS’s The Talk in an all-out catfight for daytime female supremacy: the comedians who believe they’re reporters versus the actors and celebrities who believe they’ve got something interesting to say.
Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar may be tough but I wouldn’t turn my back on Sharon Osbourne or Leah Remini in a small room either.
Speaking of close quarter combat, Wicked Me also wants to lock TV’s most cranky and annoying doctors, House and Lightman, together in a small room for their two-hour timeslot.
House’s constant lying would make Lightman’s head explode and I’m pretty sure someone’s accent would also resurface during the allowed timeframe.
Meanwhile, Rick Mercer and Ron James would either make an unbeatable combination of wit and mental terror – or they’d drive someone to commit hara kiri.
Regardless, Wicked Me wants front row seats.
You know, I’m starting to feel a little Halloween-y after all. But maybe it’s just the devil in me.
Check out www.tbtv.com for more FiTV along with complete TB Television program listings.
