24

I have been addicted to the show 24, since about three seasons ago. Jack Bauer is the man. This season started with a bang, and had some very good moments. It was not as strong a year as last season, but still ranks as some of the best TV you can watch.

The ending though may have been the worst in 24 history. It may have been one of the worst in many show's history. Jack just staring off with not any clue as to what is going to happen next season was terrible. Don't get me wrong I am sure I'll still watch next season, but I hope it has a better wrap up than this season.

On a side note, I may be one of the few who think American Idol got it right. I am pulling for Blake, but think Jordin takes it Wednesday.

Till next year Jack...

Idol shocker!!!

American Idol delivered a shock last night when Melinda Dolittle was voted out of the show. My personal favorite is Blake and I also enjoy Jordin, but it had to be a shock that the shows "favorite" is not going to sing in the final show. What does everyone think of this???

Random thoughts

I am about to get into "super-busy right before school lets out" mode. But thought I'd try to post before I got too swamped.

My prayers as well as millions of others are with Virginia Tech. I'd like to think we could put aside politics at a time like this but not Rosie "why am still on public TV when Don Imus is fired" O'Donnell says its George Bush's fault because of allowing guns into the public. Come on now, somebody fire her...

Hope the Dolphins do well in the draft, cause it ain't looking good so far for next season. Real glad we gave up that home game to play in London...

Who's off American Idol? My pick is Phil Stacey is gone, Chris will be in the bottom three as well as one of the Divas. Please veto America's vote and get rid of Sanjaya. He sounded like a terrible 13 year old girl last night.

24: Will Jack get Audrey back? Will the president wake up?

DRIVE: Jamey and I tryed it the other night and it is a pretty good show. Not that we need more TV to watch.

Survivor: Who will win? I have enjoyed the season, with different twists. I love the old guy, but think he will be ousted near the end.

My Orlando Magic have earned the right to get swept by Detroit in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Way to go Magic.

Jamey and I are looking for a house now. There are a few (one especially) fixer-uppers that we have our eye on. And both have a POOL!! I hope it will work out for us to get one.

If I don't kill any 8th graders in the next few weeks. I will enjoy track season (hopefully) as it comes to a close and spring football as it gets started.

American Idol

Who's going home tonight? My pick Haley.

I thought that the 3 real candidates for the guys all did a good job, although Phil is on the bubble. Sanjaya is getting through even though he is terrible.

The girls did not have a good night, but Haley is the next in line...

Bottom 3 pick from me: Haley, Phil, One of the divas

This could get intersting if the guys continue to impress...

Who will win American Idol

Who is going to win American Idol? I don't know, but do have a few predictions about the show. Here is my take of the last 8 left. What I think they will do and who I would vote for.

#1) Melinda Doolittle: She is the best singer. I will not be purchasing an album from her, but she should have a solid career in R&B.

My rank: #2



#2) He will shock some people, but I think he is getting a very strong fan base. And people like to have at least one male in the top 4. I would buy an album from him already.

My rank: #1

#3) She is going to do well, but I don't think America will put 2 divas in the finale. She will do well in her area, but again I don't think I'll be buying her CD.

My rank: #4


#4) She is great. I love her voice and feel she will do very well after American Idol. She reminds me of Kimberly Locke, who has done very well. She will only be this low because of her youth and how she is somewhat annoying after singing.

My rank: #3

The worst ever to crack the top 12 in American Idol. He will put out an album that no one will buy. He may single handedly change the show to weighing the vote so someone like him cannot get this far. I am hoping he is gone sooner, but my gut says he lasts this long. He is making www.votefortheworst.com a famous website now.

My rank: #100,000,000 (8)

A solid singer. I have enjoyed his performances in the last few shows. Not a good enough voice to seriously challenge. May have a good career, but we'll have to wait and see.

My rank: #6

A good singer. He needs to get better in his lower register, but can hit the high notes with the best of them. He may be another that can have a good career, but I am not too sure. It just scares me that he looks like a cat that just got shaved.

My rank: #5

Should have already been gone. She is not a good singer. Simply there to have someone to look at (and she's not even that good looking). Don't forsee much of her after the show.

My rank: #7 (although I liked Sligh, and Gina over her)

American Idol shaft

Another good singer has to go before....

HIM

Top 10: Worst American Idols to get to top group

This is my list of the worst American Idols that made it to the top group. These are the idols that I cheered to be voted off the show.

10. EJay Day: First Idol to be voted off in season one.
Where is he now: A Cruise ship for Princess

9. Matthew Rogers: The big guy who sang a sappy song and got the boot. Not a great singer. I wanted to like him, but couldn't.
Where is he now: A corespondant for several sports shows

8. Bucky Covington: One that I thought was awful, but somehow kept getting voted through. I felt he couldn't have made it on the country reality show, but managed to get by simply because he was different.
Where is he now: Put out a new album "A different world"

7. Julie Demato: I thought she was snotty, and couldn't sing. Not a good combination for this show.
Where is she now: Tried to make it, but nothing took in music industry. Now she is a cosmetologist. Was also arrested for a DUI recently.

6. Kimberly Caldwell: Screamed every song she sang on the show. She got as far as she did on personality, because she was not a good singer.
Where is she now: She has made the most out of her fame. Trying to become a foxnews anchorwoman. Working for many shows on the TV Guide Channel.

5. Jon Peter Lewis: Probably a decent singer, I just couldn't stand him.
Where is he now: He has gone his own way in the music industry and had a Canadian hit "It's Christmas". His new album "Stories from Hollywood" is out now.

4. Kevin Covalis: "Chicken Little". Was the first to get farther from the website votefortheworst.com.
Where is he now: Finishing up high school as a senior this year.

3. Carmen Rasumusen: I liked her as a person. Very modest and well spoken, but we called her "goat girl" because of the vibratto in her voice. Randy hated her on the show, "dog".
Where is she now: On show Fear Factor last year. In a few comercials for local stores in Utah.

2. Mikalah Gordon: The Fran Drescher of the show. Her voice drove me nuts.
Where is she now: Cohosts American Idol Extra.

1. Sanjay: He will easily be at the top of this list by the end of the season. How many morons are there that will vote for someone, simply because he is so bad.

Top 10 American Idols

This is my post over the 5 seasons I have watched of American Idol. I have my favorites and you have yours, but I will try to be somewhat objective in this list of the top 10 American Idol Contestants of all time (all 5 years). At the end I'll list my favorites and you are more than welcome to comment with yours.

10. William Hung: The man may have been the best to use his small window of opportunity and turn it into fame. I personally think he actually could sing a little in a wierd sort of way. Say his name now and everyone around will start with "She bang, she bang..."

9. I am willing to admit this is a complete homer pick. But anyone that really enjoys a great singer should love Elliott. He took many songs and made them very unique (or in the words Randy "made them his own"). His new CD is out and it is very good. Avery loves to dance around to it.

8. Justin Guarini: The first runner up. He has put out an album, I think 2. Been on the big screen. And is still in the news. He will never be a great artist but should make it as a celeb.

7. Clay Aiken: He may not have won his show, but he is much bigger now than Ruben. He is a great singer, although I am not a huge fan of his now. On the show, he may have had the biggest voice of any hopefuls.

6. Chris Daughtry: Probably the first Idol to get messed over. He should have been in at least the top 3 of his season (which in my opinion was the strongest top to bottom). He now has a big Album out which I expect to continue to climb on the charts. He is looking at a long career. On the show he was great in taking whatever the theme was and making great songs.

5. Kimberly Locke: She is one of Jamey and my favorites. I am still hopeful she'll make it to superstar status. She has the voice to do it. "Somewhere over the rainbow" was a great song for her on Idol.

4. Katherine McPhee: The runner up to a good-but-not great Taylor Hicks. May have one of the best voices in the group. I was not a fan of her somewhat snotty attitude, but she could sing. If she gets in with a good writer the sky is the limit on what kind of career she can have.

3. Jennifer Hudson: Big voice. Not that great on American Idol, but has found her place. Dreamgirls was a huge movie and her big voice was there to carry the movie.

2. Carrie Underwood: Great on the show. She has become an icon in country music now. Winning the Country Music Artist of the Year this past year. She will have a huge career. Loved her on the show. Need to buy her new CD.

1. The American Idol: Kelly Clarkson. She made the show what it is. Without someone as talented as her in the first year the show may not have got off the ground. She has a great career already and should continue to move up.

Just off the list (favorites of mine): George Huff, Mandisa, Vonzel Solomon, Nadia Turner, Josh Graysin.

Over-rated: Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice

I will post my worst American Idols (to make it in the top 12) later.

Do you think any of this seasons can even make it in the top 10.

Reality Shows: American Idol and Survivor

I love Reality TV. I haven't really been into American Idol until the last two episodes. The overall talent is not near what it has been, but there are a few good artists. My favorite from last season Elliott Yamin placed 3rd and I just bought his debut album (it is very good). My next favorite was Chris Daughtry (his CD is good as well) who placed 6th.

My favorite this season is Blake. I feel he is the most unique or the entire group and could see myself buying a CD from him. There are others that are good as well including...

Phil Stacey. He is coming on strong after what I thought was a slow start. Not sure I'd buy his album, but he is a good singer.

The future winner Melinda Dolittle. I am not sure she will pull it off, but her voice is great. Surprisingly though, I don't see myself getting her album.

Who's gone tonight? Probably him

Onto Survivor. It is one of my favorite shows. The tribes have now been divided again. I am rooting for several on the islands, but one I am ready to see go is Rocky. What a punk. I'll post more after Thursday's show.

Worst Tournament?

Is this the worst NCAA basketball tournament in recent history? Sure we've at least had 2 good games: Xavier vs OSU and Duke vs VCU, but there were not any other games that seemed to be that good. The lowest seed we have left is a 7 (already strong team that was ranked in the top 25 during the year), and all four 1 seeds are still around. Not only did it kill my bracket, but it has left a sour taste in my mouth. Three of the 2 seeds and 3 seeds are left as well. Am I the only one who feels this way?

**Also all the American Idol fans out there Elliott Yamin's CD is out and it is great. He was my favorite last year and I have been waiting on it to come out.

TV Time

Here are the shows I am watching. I have always had a weak spot for reality shows, but this season I seem to have much more balance.

24: I am pumped about the show. Even with some of the predictability (at least Jason Bybee says there is) it is a great show. A little over the top, but we have already seen L.A. blown away. I am expecting great things from Jack this season. I'm sure he won't disapoint.



Prison Break: I love this show. The only thing I don't enjoy is waiting between episodes. If you haven't seen Michael and his brother trying to escape it is worth a try. My prediction is that the show is wrapping up this season or the next and I hope it does not try to drag it on.


CSI's: Jamey and I mainly stick with the CSI's in Miami and Vegas. The Miami to me is the stronger of the two. But the Vegas one has some very good characters and plot lines. Will Gil come back? I think so.

American Idol: I am one of the few that actually like the shows better when they have already got rid of the awful singers. Simon is great and at times I like Randy. The only time Paula is worth watching is when she is hammered. We are rooting so far for the guy with an afro.


Survivor: I know it hasn't started yet, but I love this show. Hopefully it will be as good as the past shows.

The Unit: I really enjoy this show. The main character (president from 24, who was assassinated) is great. I could do without the wives part, but really like the show in general.

Shark: Another newer show that Jamey and I have started following. About a defense lawyer turned prosecuter who is working in high-profile cases.



Amazing Race All-stars: I know it hasn't started yet, but I plan on watching more of the only reality show in which I'd like to be a contestant.

ESPN: This is constantly on in our house. I am now in college basketball season, so that is what is on.

A show I have heard are good and may give a chance: Heroes.

I noticed a trend on this. I watch many shows on Fox and CBS, but don't see any on NBC or ABC which used to be the top two tv channels.