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On Friday I attended the All-American Summer Press Event held by NBC Universal. The event was held at the Langham Hotel (formerly the Ritz-Carlton) in Pasadena, CA. It included the casts and producers of the following shows: American Gladiators, Nashville Star, Shear Genius, and Last Comic Standing. NBC also held panels for two new shows: Celebrity Circus and Baby Borrowers.

Find out what Wolf said and what's in store for next season on NBC and Bravo after the jump...

 

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]]>american gladiatorsAmericanGladiatorsbaby borrowersBabyBorrowersbill bellamyBillBellamyCelebrity CircusCelebrityCircuschristopher knightChristopherKnightfeaturedhulk hoganHulkHoganjaclyn smithJaclynSmithjohn richJohnRichkate flanneryKateFlannerylaila aliLailaAlilast comic standingLastComicStandingnashville starNashvilleStarshear geniusShearGeniussummer tvSummerTvKristin SampleMon, 05 May 2008 11:02:00 ESTCBS going to the dogs this summerhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/03/cbs-going-to-the-dogs-this-summer/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/03/cbs-going-to-the-dogs-this-summer/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/03/cbs-going-to-the-dogs-this-summer/#commentsFiled under:

jarod millerSo I was reading this press release about a new CBS reality show called Greatest American Dog (working title). The network has just named a host of the Greatest American Dog and his name is Jarod Miller. The show premieres on July 10. What caught my attention was this phrase, "Animated zoologist Jarod Miller." Now, maybe it was just me, but for a moment I envisioned Jarod Miller as Brian Griffin, the dog on Family Guy. You know, an animated cartoon creation. After all, on Family Guy, Brian is the most intelligent character, and he has co-hosted a radio talk show.

In fact, the only thing animated about Jarod is his enthusiasm for animals. He's a guy who really loves his job. He's been on talk shows galore, putting creepy crawlies on Rachael Ray and keeping snakes from slithering all over Jimmy Kimmel.

 

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]]>Brian GriffinBrianGriffinCBSFamily GuyFamilyGuyGreat American DogGreatAmericanDogJarod MillerJarodMillerreality showRealityShowSecret Talents of the StarsSecretTalentsOfTheStarssummer tvSummerTvtalk showTalkShowAllison WaldmanSat, 03 May 2008 11:05:00 ESTTricia Helfer gets multi-episode arc on Burn Noticehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/24/tricia-helfer-gets-multi-episode-arc-on-burn-notice/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/24/tricia-helfer-gets-multi-episode-arc-on-burn-notice/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/24/tricia-helfer-gets-multi-episode-arc-on-burn-notice/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

tricia helferTricia Helfer will be in good hands once her run with Battlestar Galactica is over which, as we all know, is coming up very soon. As part of her recently announced talent deal with Fox, Helfer will be appearing on USA's Burn Notice when it returns to the air this July (Fox produces the show). She will be playing Michael's handler for an uknown number of episodes. Hey, the more episodes the better if you ask me.

I just love it when two shows I love come together and involve the same people that make each show great. No, I don't mean a cross-over; with the exception of spin-offs, I usually hate cross-overs. When I see a director or actor I love head over to another show I love (or, in the case of a new show, one that sounds up my alley), it's magic. It's like when you switch jobs and and old co-worker friend comes with you. Except the whole part about hating the first job you left. OK that was a horrible analogy.

 

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]]>burn noticeBurnNoticefoxsummer tvSummerTvtricia helferTriciaHelferusa networkUsaNetworkKeith McDuffeeThu, 24 Apr 2008 14:20:00 ESTUSA bumps up the In Plain Slight premierehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/24/usa-bumps-up-the-in-plain-slight-premiere/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/24/usa-bumps-up-the-in-plain-slight-premiere/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/24/usa-bumps-up-the-in-plain-slight-premiere/#commentsFiled under: , ,

In Plain SightOne of the most eagerly anticipated new series from USA Network, In Plain Sight, will premiere on June 1st, a week earlier than previously announced. The Mary McCormack-Frederick Weller drama, the latest in USA's "characters welcome" campaign, was originally going to air on Sunday, June 8th, at 10 p.m., but that would have put the show up against two tough cable competitors -- the return of Lifetime's Army Wives for a second season, and History Channel's second year of Ice Road Truckers. This is USA's way of giving In Plain Sight a leg up on the competition -- unless Lifetime moves Army Wives and History moves IRT, respectively, to June 1st. Quick, who's going to blink?

 

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]]>Army WivesArmyWivesFrederick WellerFrederickWellerIce Road TruckersIceRoadTruckersIn Plain SightInPlainSightLesley Ann WarrenLesleyAnnWarrenMary McCormackMaryMccormackMonksummer tvSummerTvUSA NetworkUsaNetworkAllison WaldmanThu, 24 Apr 2008 09:21:00 ESTHidden Palms: Second Chances (series finale)http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/05/hidden-palms-second-chances-series-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/05/hidden-palms-second-chances-series-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/05/hidden-palms-second-chances-series-finale/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hidden Palms: Second Chances
(S01E08) It's a bit ironic when the show that ends up being your unexpected series finale is called "Second Chances." Unfortunately there will be no second chances for Hidden Palms, and this ends up being the swan song for the series. I was fortunate enough to meet Sharon Lawrence at a party recently, and she said the show definitely isn't coming back. Curse you, CW! Now where will I turn for my need for teens in angst-ridden TV shows? Oh, thats right ... The CW.

 

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]]>Hidden PalmsHiddenPalmsSummer TVTaylor HandleyThe CWKevin KellyThu, 05 Jul 2007 23:23:00 ESTHidden Palms: Stand By Your Womanhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/28/hidden-palms-stand-by-your-woman/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/28/hidden-palms-stand-by-your-woman/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/28/hidden-palms-stand-by-your-woman/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hidden Palms: Stand By Your Woman
(S01E07) Well, speak of the devil. Last episode I was wishing for Jesse Jo to pop in and drop his Southern-style of sass all over the place. Sadly, he was nowhere to be found. But this episode opens with Jesse Jo in rare form. He's having Nikki tease up his wig collection to keep her mind off of Cliff, when Cliff himself appears at the door. He asks if he can speak to Nikki, and Jesse tells him, "I wuz wonderin' what you'd look like with a round of buckshot in your narrow behind." Zing!

 

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]]>Hidden PalmsHiddenPalmsStand By Your WomanStandByYourWomanSummer TVTaylor HandleyThe CWKevin KellyThu, 28 Jun 2007 15:23:00 ESTHidden Palms: Dangerous Liasonshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/28/hidden-palms-dangerous-liasons/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/28/hidden-palms-dangerous-liasons/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/28/hidden-palms-dangerous-liasons/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hidden Palms: Dangerous Liasons
(S01E06) Whoa. At first I felt like I'd been riding a roller coaster during this episode, then it turned into a merry-go-round that kept spinning and wouldn't stop. Then I thought I was going to hurl. When it all came to an end, I was left feeling dizzy, lost, and confused. Probably what Johnny feels like on a daily basis.

Seriously, have you ever seen a character in a TV show who is more easy to manipulate than Johnny? Cliff sweet talks him, and he's all chummy with him again. Liza tells him something, then he's doubting Cliff once more. Greta gives him another tidbit of info, and he's not sure if he believes her or not. He's a bit like Hamlet in that respect. If he just would've listened to his dad's ghost and stayed on course, everything would have ended up a-okay.

 

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]]>Dangerous LiasonsDangerousLiasonsHidden PalmsHiddenPalmsSummer TVTaylor HandleyThe CWKevin KellyThu, 28 Jun 2007 08:41:00 ESTHidden Palms: Mulliganhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/22/hidden-palms-mulligan/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/22/hidden-palms-mulligan/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/22/hidden-palms-mulligan/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hidden Palms: Mulligan
(S01E05) We get a new guest star this week when Greta's dad (Kyle Secor) pops into town, not only does he know something about Greta's mysterious past (does anyone in town not know about this by now?), but he's a bit of a bastard as well. Suffice it to say, if you find yourself guest-starring on Hidden Palms, your character is probably going to have problems. You'll either be a substance abuser, have something to do with Eddie's murder / suicide, or you'll be part of Johnny's past ... or some combination of the three.

 

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]]>Hidden PalmsHiddenPalmsMulliganSummer TVTaylor HandleyThe CWKevin KellyFri, 22 Jun 2007 09:43:00 ESTStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip: K & R, Part IIIhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/22/studio-60-on-the-sunset-strip-k-and-r-part-iii/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/22/studio-60-on-the-sunset-strip-k-and-r-part-iii/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/22/studio-60-on-the-sunset-strip-k-and-r-part-iii/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Once more into the breach dear friends!(S01E21) Here's a question for you: if the love of your life was in critical condition and you were sweating it out in the waiting room, could there possibly be anything more annoying than a "friend" trying to "cheer you up" with a Holly Hunter or Juliet Lewis impression? I guess we should all just be thankful that Harriet's claim to fame wasn't juggling or stage illusions.

"I'm sorry Harriet, I'm having trouble paying attention to you because the woman I love is so sick."

"Well then, I know what'll cheer you up! Watch as I make this rare Siberian white tiger disappear!"

It was our good luck, though, that other than the small, usual failing of Studio 60 (ahemHarrietahem), we were treated to one its best episodes yet.

 

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]]>busfieldcanyenerogiant pensGiantPensi hate harrietIHateHarrietkrustysummer tvSummerTvJay BlackFri, 22 Jun 2007 09:22:00 ESTHidden Palms: What Liza Beneathhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/21/hidden-palms-what-liza-beneath/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/21/hidden-palms-what-liza-beneath/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/21/hidden-palms-what-liza-beneath/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hidden Palms: What Liza Beneath
(S01E04) Holy cow ... this episode took a turn for the weird. I really didn't picture Liza as the weirdly stalkery kind of person. That Photoshopped picture of her and Eddie together sure was a slap in the face. Plus, what exactly is she concocting in that garage of hers? I'm a sucker for science geek girls, but I'd also hope they weren't going to end up blowing themselves up at some point, or spend too much time with toxic fumes. I thought we'd find out what Liza beneath, but what she reveals is just about the most predictable thing you could imagine. What happened to all the mystery and intrigue from the pilot?

 

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]]>Hidden PalmsHiddenPalmsSummer TVTaylor HandleyThe CWWhat Liza BeneathWhatLizaBeneathKevin KellyThu, 21 Jun 2007 23:21:00 ESTWhat I'm watching this summer: Meredith's listhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/20/what-im-watching-this-summer-merediths-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/20/what-im-watching-this-summer-merediths-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/20/what-im-watching-this-summer-merediths-list/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

EntourageSummertime and TV in my house means three things: Watching new summer programming, catching up on TV shows I missed during the conventional September-through-May TV season and baseball, specifically Boston Red Sox baseball.

In fact, on summer evenings, my TV is most likely tuned in to a baseball game. But when the Sox are not playing -- or when they're getting clobbered or if they're playing a really late west coast game -- I turn on other shows such as:

1. Entourage. Yes, they're spoiled adolescents. They're narcissistic. They play video games all day and party all night as if they're entitled to live lives of luxury. But the guys from Entourage greatly amuse me and I love hating Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold.

 

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]]>Boston Red SoxfeaturedNESNsummer tvSummerTvThe Starter WifeTheStarterWifeMeredith O'BrienWed, 20 Jun 2007 10:34:00 ESTBig Love: The Writing on the Wallhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/19/big-love-the-writing-on-the-wall/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/19/big-love-the-writing-on-the-wall/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/19/big-love-the-writing-on-the-wall/#commentsFiled under: ,

Jeanne Tripplehorn(S02E2) Poor Barb.

While reeling from cancer treatment years ago, she agreed to let her husband Bill plunge the pair into polygamy, even though she really wasn't keen on the notion.

Then she was publicly humiliated when her family's polygamy became quasi-public and she was disqualified from a state Mother of the Year contest. Ashamed, she withdrew from the world in order to figure out where she fit in her own life. Although she toyed with the idea of leaving the polygamist Henrickson clan, she finally agreed to continue playing "boss wife" because she truly loves Bill, and her sister wives.

 

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]]>Big Love reviewBigLoveReviewHBOJeanne Tripplehornpolygamysummer tvSummerTvMeredith O'BrienTue, 19 Jun 2007 12:41:00 ESTThe Closer: Homewrecker (season premiere)http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/19/the-closer-homewrecker-season-premiere/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/19/the-closer-homewrecker-season-premiere/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/19/the-closer-homewrecker-season-premiere/#commentsFiled under: , ,

the closer
(S03E01) I was very happy that The Closer didn't attempt to go with a big blow-out episode right out of the gate. This week's was really a pretty typical crime and subsequent investigation. It allowed us to get comfortable with the characters again and reminded us why we like the show. The characters are quirky and there are always plenty of twists and turns in each investigation. Sometimes we can see where they're going, sometimes we can't.

 

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]]>bigamisthomcidej.k. simmonskyra sedgwickKyraSedgwicksummer tvSummerTvtntAnna JohnsTue, 19 Jun 2007 11:43:00 ESTWhat I'm watching this summer: Kevin's listhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/18/what-im-watching-this-summer-kevins-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/18/what-im-watching-this-summer-kevins-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/18/what-im-watching-this-summer-kevins-list/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
First I thought this would be a summer filled with possibly watching one or two summer series, and then catching up on the growing stack of books in my "to be read" pile ... but somehow it's morphed into the "DVR + TV shows on DVD Summer of Rock " *fanfare*. It's actually not that dramatic, but I like to stick fanfare in whenever I can. Theme songs are one thing, but fanfare can pepper mundane events with joy. "Here's your latte, sir." *fanfare* See what I mean?

 

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]]>Adrien GreniefAdrienGreniefBattlestar GalacticaBattlestarGalacticaBig LoveBill PaxtonEdward James OlmosEntouragefeaturedHidden PalmsIra GlassJamie BamberJonahan Rhys-MeyersKatee SackoffKevin DillonMary McDonnellMichael Chiklissummer tvSummerTvThe O.C.The ShieldThe TudorsTheShieldThis American LifeVic MakeyVoyage to the Bottom of the SeaKevin KellyMon, 18 Jun 2007 10:01:00 ESTHidden Palms: Party Hardyhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/15/hidden-palms-party-hardy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/15/hidden-palms-party-hardy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/15/hidden-palms-party-hardy/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hidden Palms: Party Hardy
(S01E03) And we're back! Due to a little syndrome called "My TiVo decided to record the Lifetime channel instead of Hidden Palms," this week's episode review was a bit late. Hopefully you've been tiding yourself over by watching this bee-yotch filled episode a couple of times.

Cliff managed to get popped in the face a couple of times, once by Greta and once by Johnny, but man ... I really wanted to see someone bitchslap the "hee hee I'm a drunken floozy" look right off of Nikki's face. That girl is trouble with a capital Jack Daniels. Who knew she'd be throwing a rager at Johnny's house in the short period of time he took to go see Greta. Plus, wasn't it Cliff who invited all the other delinquents? Still, all things considered, the part I felt the worst about was poor Liza getting snubbed, yet again. At least she got to rub lotion on Johnny this time.

 

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]]>GhostsHidden PalmsHiddenPalmsSummer TVTaylor HandleyThe CWKevin KellyFri, 15 Jun 2007 21:38:00 ESTWhat I'm watching this summer: Brett's listhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/15/what-im-watching-this-summer-bretts-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/15/what-im-watching-this-summer-bretts-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/15/what-im-watching-this-summer-bretts-list/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Bruce Campbell

As I started putting this list together it occurred to me, "Holy crap, there is a lot of good TV this summer." The summer used to be the time when my VCRs cooled their worn out heads after nine months of hard work. And now I find myself needing the Tivo and the DVR to keep up with everything. That's progress!

 

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]]>alien apocalypseAlienApocalypseantonio esfandiariAntonioEsfandiaribig brotherBigBrotherbruce campbellBruceCampbellburn noticeBurnNoticeerica cerraEricaCerrafeaturedformula oneFormulaOnehappy hourHappyHourhells kitchenHellsKitcheni bet youIBetYouirljordin spiroJordinSpiromy boysMyBoysnascarnext food network starNextFoodNetworkStarnhranorthern exposureNorthernExposurephil laakPhilLaakrenee oconnorReneeOconnorso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDancesummer tvSummerTvthe loopTheLooptop chefTopChefBrett LoveFri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 ESTWhat I'm watching this summer: Adam's listhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/13/what-im-watching-this-summer-adams-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/13/what-im-watching-this-summer-adams-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/13/what-im-watching-this-summer-adams-list/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

ice road truckers

Hey gang, here's a few shows I plan on checking out this summer. Some are old, some are new.

Creature Comforts [Mondays at 8:00 p.m. on CBS]: What can I say that I haven't said already? It's a charming little animated show that pipes the everyday conversation of normal human beings through animated animals. It's such a simple idea, but at the same time it demonstrates how we probably have more in common with one another than we realize.

Ice Road Truckers [begins June 17 at 10:00 p.m. on the History Channel]: This new series focuses on truck drivers who risk injury and death while driving their big rigs across frozen lakes. It's one of the world's most dangerous occupations, and one I wasn't even aware existed until hearing about this new series a few months ago.

 

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]]>adult swimAdultSwimcreature comfortsfeaturedfrontlinehistoryice road truckerslifetimemonknovapbsstate of mindsummersummer tvSummerTvAdam FinleyWed, 13 Jun 2007 13:01:00 ESTWhat I'm watching this summer: Annie's listhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/12/what-im-watching-this-summer-annies-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/12/what-im-watching-this-summer-annies-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/12/what-im-watching-this-summer-annies-list/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Flight of the Conchords

I usually loathe the summer television season because everyday is like Sunday: there's nothing good on. Actually, I believe that's what Morrissey meant when he wrote "Everyday Is Like Sunday". Save for a few shows, my summer programming is erratic and I don't follow anything religiously. Sometimes I'm so bored by summer shows, I'll -- dare I say it -- turn off the television. Then I sit around and daydream about the new Harry Potter book or something. Yes. Summer TV is that bad. However, there are a few things that I'm currently looking forward to -- and not all of them are re-runs.

 

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]]>doctor whoDoctorWhodocumentaryfeaturedflight of the conchordsFlightOfTheConchordslate night with conan o'brienLateNightWithConanO'brienmad menMadMenplanet earthPlanetEarthpsychsummer tvSummerTvthe colbert reportthe daily showTheColbertReportTheDailyShowwhat not to wearWhatNotToWearAnnie WuTue, 12 Jun 2007 13:06:00 ESTWhat I'm watching this summer: Keith's listhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/11/what-im-watching-this-summer-keiths-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/11/what-im-watching-this-summer-keiths-list/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/11/what-im-watching-this-summer-keiths-list/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

freaks and geeksAs I'm going over the other TV Squad blogger lists for their summer viewing, I realize there's a whole lot of nothing on TV during the summer, as if I needed anything to tell me that. Sure, there are some gems in there, but not much that gets me excited. Thank the lord for TV on DVD.

- Ghost Hunters -- Always a guilty pleasure of mine, and since last season things have improved. They've cut back on a lot of the drama that most of us just don't care about and seem to find some pretty interesting evidence most of the time, and the fact that these guys roam around my backyard most times (New England) makes it even the more interesting to me.

 

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]]>dead like meDeadLikeMefeaturedfreaks and geeksFreaksAndGeekshell's kitchenHell'sKitchenjohn from cincinnatiJohnFromCincinnatisummer tvSummerTvKeith McDuffeeMon, 11 Jun 2007 10:15:00 ESTStargate Atlantis: Submersionhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/09/stargate-atlantis-submersion/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/09/stargate-atlantis-submersion/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/09/stargate-atlantis-submersion/#commentsFiled under: ,

David Hewlett, Torri Higginson, Joe Flanigan

(S03E18) OK, before we get to the story, let me backtrack to last week for a moment. I wasn't a fan of how Beckett died because I didn't think it was big enough for such an important character. This week, that same thing kind of highlights one small issue with the episode. I know SG Atlantis isn't a strict serial and that they are planning to be showing these all over our television for years to come, but could a brother get a mention? Maybe just a little acknowledgment that one of the main characters died? Perhaps even a reaction, or something to show that anyone might be just a wee bit effected by his passing? I guess not.

 

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]]>andee frizzellAndeeFrizzelldavid hewlettDavidHewlettjoe flaniganJoeFlaniganrahel luttrellRahelLuttrellsubmersionsummer tvSummerTvthe defiant oneTheDefiantOnetorri higginsonTorriHigginsonBrett LoveSat, 09 Jun 2007 09:53:00 EST