Monday, April 21, 2008

Robin Sparkles Again

One of the best things about "How I Met Your Mother" (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) is that the series will set up a joke during one episode and carry it on as a running joke through the series.

One of the best is the "Robin Sparkles" persona of Robin (Cobie Smulders), when she was a teen mall queen pop star back in Canada. The video of Robin is still around the Web where she sings "Let's Go To The Mall."

Tonight, the subplot is revisited with a plethora of guest stars as Robin meets up with her high school boyfriend (James Van Der Beek), and we also see Alan Thicke and real-life teen mall queen Tiffany. I'm fairly certain we get another cheesy pop video as part of the package.

It's one of the aspects of the show that I love, along with everything from suiting up to slap bets.

If you want an introduction to TV's best sitcom, you could do worse than tonight's installment, part of a whole new night of CBS comedies.

SARAH CONNOR RETURNS: TVGuide.com's Michael Ausiello is reporting that though it isn't official, the cast and crew of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" will be returning for a second season. It's good news, as "SCC" had surprising emotional impact to go along with its action.

MONDAY'S BEST BETS: "Bones" (Fox, 8 p.m.) is new, but not all-new. Tonight's episode was originally shot last season, but it centers around the death of a college basketball star. Because it was set to air right around the time of the Virginia Tech shootings last year, Fox wisely decided in would be in poor taste to air it, so it is finally hitting the airwaves tonight.

"Gossip Girl" (CW, 8 p.m.) has been deliberately drawing attention to its return tonight with a racy campaign that seems to fit in perfectly with the show itself. It's followed by a new "One Tree Hill."

"Samantha Who?" (ABC, 9:30 p.m.) is sandwiched by "Dancing With the Stars" and "The Bachelor," while "Medium" is brand new at 10 p.m. on NBC.

28 comments:

Jonathan said...

I'm really excited about the return of Robin Sparkles; I still think that the episode last season which introduced us to her was arguably the funniest episode of a sitcom I had seen since the heyday of "Seinfeld."

Still, I'm a little perturbed by the guest stars. When you factor in commercials, you're lucky to get 22 minutes out of an episode, adding too many people to the mix usually doesn't work so well. And with this and Brittney Spears, it's starting to get that "Will and Grace" vibe. Hopefully, I'm wrong, and this isn't a routine that will happen that often, but stunt casting has always irritated the hell out of me in the history of sitcoms.

Anonymous said...

Phillip, thanks for sharing the great news about the renewal of "Terminator". I was surprised how much I liked it and certainly enjoyed it far more than the show that came after it, "New Amsterdam", which sorry to say, I found mostly confusing and dull.

I guess this means that we shouldn't expect Brian Austin Green to make himself available for the new 90210 spinoff...

I am always looking forward to "How I Met Your Mother", maybe the other most underrated and under-appreciated show on TV, besides, "Supernatural".

Phillip Ramati said...

Stunt casting is a mixed blessing; yes, it can be a detriment to a show when it's all about the guest star, like Will & Grace. And CBS spent all that time promoting Britney Spears when Sarah Chalke was clearly the guest star who added something to the show.

But, at the same time, Britney brought a huge audience to HIMYM, its largest of the season, and you hope that some of those viewers liked what they saw and will continue to tune in.

None of tonights guest stars really qualify as stunt casting in that they arent Britney like celebrities who are only famous for being famous. Two of them are actors, and Tiffany is a hilarious addition in that she really was a teen mall queen.

Anonymous said...

I saw the Barney-Robin hook-up coming a mile away. Frankly, given her character's actual personality, Barney's probably a good fit for her, and she's ultimately the right girl for Barney, if he could consider sticking with one person - which he couldn't. (though someone as gorgeous as Robin should be enough).

The fact is, while she and Ted made a fun couple for a while, they were never right, based on her character's personality and his personality.

As for the Sparkles video #2, funny but still can't top "Let's Go to the Mall!" I thought the Alan Thicke appearance was a bit wasted and disappointed we didn't get it for a wee bit longer.

Jonathan said...

All my worries for naught. I actually enjoyed James Van Derbeek; never thought I would write that sentence.

Sparkles video not as good as the original, but how could it be?Indifferent towards the make-out session at the end, but I am curious how they will be handling it in the future. Good stuff overall.

Phillip Ramati said...

I think my expectations might have been built up for the new video, which didn't really have the impact of the old one. But the Lily scenes and the Canada jokes at the beginning made up for it.

Jonathan said...

Ah, no you didn't! Yeah, Lilly was great.

The more I think about it, I think the only problem I have with the Robin/Barney incident is that it just feels a little forced. Ever since Robin and Ted broke up, they have had very little use for the character. Sticking her in uninteresting sub-plots occasionally, but otherwise she just kind of hangs around in the background.

Colbie Smulders (I think I got that right; too lazy to check) has never had the best comic timing especially compared to the other four, so that probably doesn't help matters. So, I'm curious to see where this leads, but it seemed like the writers were scratching their heads as to what they should do with Robin, and came up with this. It should be interesting either way.

Phillip Ramati said...

The main issue I had with HIMYM when it first started was when we learn that Robin wasn't the mother. It painted the writers into the corner just a bit because they were trying to make us care about a character who ultimately doesn't end up with Ted. Whenever they get around to introducing the mother (please be Sarah Chalke!) it marginalizes Robin even more. She's not like Barney, who defines himself as a swinger. So starting this romance is done to strengthen the character. We'll see how it turns out.

Anonymous said...

gay indian dating [url=http://loveepicentre.com/]how to keep the ipod from automatically updating when plugged in[/url] dating foley china http://loveepicentre.com/ alternative personals

Anonymous said...

nrmp residency personal statements internal medicine [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/metformin.htm]metformin[/url] aspirin puppies http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/altace.htm prostate masturbation videos http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/anti-acidity.htm
tea party gift baskets [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/coreg.htm]coreg[/url] maine medical medical center [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/zerit.htm]how to make a girl orgasm video[/url]

Anonymous said...

how to roast a frozen turkey breast [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/erektile-dysfunktion.htm]erektile dysfunktion[/url] concentra medical dallas http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/tenormin.htm debate health priorities canada http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/naprosyn.htm
blood colloid osmotic pressure [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/vantin.htm]vantin[/url] individual costco health insurance terms and conditions [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/levitra-super-active-plus.htm]arlington family health[/url]

Anonymous said...

bone cancer breast [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/altace.htm]altace[/url] definition medical parlance http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/toprol-xl.htm canadian pharmacy cialis generic http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/lotrisone.htm
health unit grade 7 [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/q.htm]Buy generic and brand medications[/url] secound hand smoke [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/plendil.htm]teds mushroom tea[/url]

Anonymous said...

the skinny pill diet [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/h.htm]No prescription online pharmacy[/url] penis gym http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/myambutol.htm breast explant flat http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/e.htm
woodbridge internal medical nj [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/antabuse.htm]antabuse[/url] red rice ruined by the fda [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/omnicef.htm]excess co2 in blood[/url]

Anonymous said...

http://alwayshealth.in/pravachol/niacin-pravachol
[url=http://alwayshealth.in/pravastatin/pravastatin-generic]tritace cialis[/url] statin drug safety [url=http://alwayshealth.in/pravastatin/pravastatin-lovastatin-med]pravastatin lovastatin med[/url]
random drug testing in schools http://alwayshealth.in/heart-rate/warning-signals-when-you-first-heart-attack
[url=http://alwayshealth.in/medical-dictionary/scientific-and-medical-advances-of-hinduism]drug test ultimate gold[/url] hieght medicine [url=http://alwayshealth.in/man-health]man health[/url]
drug mart brunswick ohio http://alwayshealth.in/article-syndrome/third-world-and-its-dependence-syndrome
[url=http://alwayshealth.in/medical-diet/southend-medical-consultants]drug manufacturing flowsheet canada[/url] how do we eliminate the illegal drug problem [url=http://alwayshealth.in/omeprazole/omeprazole-equine-uk]omeprazole equine uk[/url] nida 7 drug panel [url=http://alwayshealth.in/stress-types/meridian-stress-assessment-system]meridian stress assessment system[/url]

Anonymous said...

http://poow.in/gabapentin/uses-for-gabapentin
[url=http://poow.in/mestinon/mestinon]giant eagle pharmacy four dollar drug list[/url] viagra find online search free 67k shop sites pages 68k [url=http://poow.in/generic/generic-elidel]generic elidel[/url]
roux gastric drug sensitivity http://poow.in/leukeran/leukeran-interactions
[url=http://poow.in/kidney/kidney-and-cyst]drug bust cabrini green[/url] alpha 1 adrerenergic stimulant drugs [url=http://poow.in/melatonin/melatonin-sleep-herbal]melatonin sleep herbal[/url]
cialis order http://poow.in/gemfibrozil/gemfibrozil-600mg-price
[url=http://poow.in/levitra/buy-generic-levitra]psychedelic drug facts for teens[/url] what is a 10 point drug test [url=http://poow.in/glaucoma]glaucoma[/url] good reasons for drug testing in workplace [url=http://poow.in/gaba/gaba-neurotransmitter]gaba neurotransmitter[/url]

Anonymous said...

royal automobile club of morocco http://automotoportal.in/rally/rally-days-4-h mercedes 350sdl in florida
[url=http://automotoportal.in/mazda/edison-mazda-light-bulb]burnt poplar auto parts[/url] mercedes benz headlight [url=http://automotoportal.in/royce/rolls-royce-and-bently-upholestry]rolls royce and bently upholestry[/url]
catalytic convertor volkswagen http://automotoportal.in/saleen/saleen-sc331
[url=http://automotoportal.in/royce/royles-royce-engine-van-camperized]san angelo auto dealers[/url] lpg liquid propane gas conversion auto [url=http://automotoportal.in/motorcycles]motorcycles[/url]
c harper auto complex http://automotoportal.in/mercury/hauptman-mercury-centennial-title
[url=http://automotoportal.in/motorcycles/euro-sport-motorcycles-fort-worth]orelliy auto parts[/url] texas automobile sales tax [url=http://automotoportal.in/yamaha/yamaha-replacement-horn]yamaha replacement horn[/url]

Anonymous said...

automobile upholstry repair http://eautoportal.in/daewoo/gabon-daewoo-international sky automobile saturn
[url=http://eautoportal.in/citroen/citroen-saxo-manual]where is auto come from[/url] peter brooke mater racing [url=http://eautoportal.in/auto/grand-theft-auto-mario]grand theft auto mario[/url]
loans against automobile value http://eautoportal.in/auto-net/auto-showcase-in-md
[url=http://eautoportal.in/dodge/artist-linda-dodge-burn]best way to buy an automobile[/url] mercedes sosa el camino de la vida [url=http://eautoportal.in/bikes]bikes[/url]
antique autos volkswagen bus http://eautoportal.in/bentley/classic-bentley-dashboard-instruments
[url=http://eautoportal.in/ford-auto/smithtown-ford]auto manufacturing in korea[/url] suspension spheres mercedes [url=http://eautoportal.in/dodge/tomei-dodge-stealth-performance-cams]tomei dodge stealth performance cams[/url]

Anonymous said...

corporate travel trends http://livetravel.in/lufthansa/boeing-dyess disneyworld park travel
[url=http://livetravel.in/expedia/discount-travel-expedia-flight-cheap-airfare-expedia-flight]expandable pop up travel trailers[/url] travel schedule for the north island of newzealand [url=http://livetravel.in/car-rental/ft-lauderdale-florida-rental-car]ft lauderdale florida rental car[/url]
cheap domestic travel http://livetravel.in/tour/guided-tour-of-england
[url=http://livetravel.in/tour/luxury-escorted-tour-of-australia]taos travel guide[/url] fun finder x travel trailer [url=http://livetravel.in/disneyland/kaiser-alumonum-in-disneyland]kaiser alumonum in disneyland[/url]
infectious disease travel medicine illinois http://livetravel.in/flight/microsoft-flight-simulator-keygen
[url=http://livetravel.in/cruises/fort-lauderdale-cruises]global travel shield american express[/url] mexicali mexico travel radio [url=http://livetravel.in/lufthansa/boeing-737-rudder-malfunctions]boeing 737 rudder malfunctions[/url] andreas table pictures dollar travel [url=http://livetravel.in/lufthansa/boeing-stonecipher-ethics]boeing stonecipher ethics[/url]
stanley travel mug [url=http://livetravel.in/plane-tickets/small-plane-tickets]small plane tickets[/url]
lasers time travel http://livetravel.in/airlines/nbaa-and-southwest-airlines
[url=http://livetravel.in/tours/bus-tours-out-of-nh]travel tours for over 55 singles[/url] international vacation travel agencies [url=http://livetravel.in/airlines/sioux-lookout-airlines]sioux lookout airlines[/url]
[url=http://livetravel.in/cruises/save-up-to-on-lastminute-cruises]save up to on lastminute cruises[/url] prime travel dubai [url=http://livetravel.in/vacation-packages/cheap-vacation-package-to-las-vegas-nevada]cheap vacation package to las vegas nevada[/url] california to east coast car bicycle travel time distance [url=http://livetravel.in/airline/midway-express-airline]midway express airline[/url]
rail travel across usa [url=http://livetravel.in/hotel/northwinds-hotel-cebu]northwinds hotel cebu[/url]

Anonymous said...

measure pointe shoes http://topcitystyle.com/-casual-armani-category34.html online outlet clothes shopping [url=http://topcitystyle.com/dolce-amp-gabbana-jeans-cut-pants-with-belt--item2462.html]whats in fashion now[/url] designer shower curtain
http://topcitystyle.com/on-sale-page31.html changes clothes store [url=http://topcitystyle.com/?action=products&product_id=2190]data system designers library[/url]

Anonymous said...

adult education at usf http://planetofporn.in/blowjob/blowjob-bimbows
[url=http://planetofporn.in/oral/menstral-cramps-semen-oral-sex]valentine skits to use for church adult parties[/url] adult porn literature [url=http://planetofporn.in/erotic-video/erotic-exhibitionist-webpage]erotic exhibitionist webpage[/url]
adult hamster clips http://planetofporn.in/adult-xxx/adult-dirty-sites
[url=http://planetofporn.in/adult-movie/adult-indian-sex-videos]maine adult education system[/url] virgin islands rising stars [url=http://planetofporn.in/bondage/bondage-movie-thumbnail-galleries]bondage movie thumbnail galleries[/url]
husler dildo http://planetofporn.in/teen-ass/cum-big-tits-ass-creampie
[url=http://planetofporn.in/archive-adult/milf-adult-mature-model]adult sex slave[/url] one piece of ass hentai [url=http://planetofporn.in/amateur-porn/amateur-erotic-photo-forum]amateur erotic photo forum[/url]
sarah evan sexy http://planetofporn.in/bdsm/bdsm-diablo
[url=http://planetofporn.in/adult-video/adult-baby-school]adult shiny[/url] silk dildo [url=http://planetofporn.in/erotic-video/linda-hogan-erotic-photos]linda hogan erotic photos[/url]

Anonymous said...

hentai sister movie [url=http://worldmovs.co.cc/full_version-black-snake-moan/8853database/]Black Snake Moan[/url] random encounter 10098 movie [url=http://worldmovs.co.cc/full_version-oceans-13/19994database/]Oceans 13[/url]
renee zellweger and nurse betty and movie still [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-som-bara-hjltar-kan/4835database/]Som Bara Hjltar Kan[/url] vantage point the movie [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-super-dimensional-fortress-macross---do-you-remember-love/21558database/]Super Dimensional Fortress Macross - Do You Remember Love[/url]
naruto shippuden movie stream [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-kotor---the-movie-eppy-i/19914database/]Kotor - The Movie Eppy I[/url] naruto movie trailer [url=http://worldmovs.co.cc/full_version-stardust/23353database/]Stardust[/url]
music lyrics movie soundtrack [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-atonement-eng/15181database/]Atonement Eng[/url] left behind the movie [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-bee-movie-ws/3669database/]Bee Movie WS[/url]

Anonymous said...

article on medical system packs [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/erection-paquetes.htm]erection paquetes[/url] lynn curlee smoking angels prints http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/u.htm
zantac order [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/synthroid.htm]synthroid[/url] muscle rottweilers [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/femcare.htm ]when to give antibiotics with diarrhea [/url] diet vs exercise
medical technology barcelona [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/montage-packs.htm]montage packs[/url] swapatorium yzes a depression era cl photo http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/hair-loss-cream.htm
blood leakage breast center [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/advair-diskus.htm]advair diskus[/url] migraine and hole in the heart [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/zyrtec.htm ]mineral wells days inn [/url] weekly health observances

Anonymous said...

yorkie clothes http://luxefashion.us/camel-active-jackets-amp-sweatshirts-brand95.html womens clothes shops online in the us [url=http://luxefashion.us/casual-page11.html]laurentide wolves[/url] old fashioned ribbon candy
http://luxefashion.us/vae-victis-casual-shirts-brand47.html chanel jnecklaces [url=http://luxefashion.us/terms.html]urban fashion outfits and terrell smith[/url]

Anonymous said...

vegetarian diet weight loss [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/effexor-xr.htm]effexor xr[/url] cde sick leave mental health http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/nolvadex.htm
boseung tea ebay [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/inderal.htm]inderal[/url] buying prescription drug in canada [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/ipnoterapia.htm ]one touch diabetic supplies [/url] vaginal burning urgency
mumbai generic drug amyl nitrate [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/anti-allergico---asma.htm]anti allergico asma[/url] best muscle ovc relaxer for stiff neck and shoulder http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/uroxatral.htm
seeley medical [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/hoodia-weight-loss-gum.htm]hoodia weight loss gum[/url] commanche blood quantum [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/men-s-health.htm ]headaches caused by dental work [/url] age for breast reduction

Anonymous said...

myspace layout casino http://xwn.in/blackjack_samsung-blackjack-proprietary-headphone-adapter uk lottery internet scams
[url=http://xwn.in/poker-online_how-to-throw-cards-into-muck-in-poker-game]ohjo lottery new years raffle[/url] diversity lottery petition [url=http://xwn.in/online-casino_golf-course-and-casino-on-site-at-dominican-republic-hotels]golf course and casino on site at dominican republic hotels[/url]
betting ufc http://xwn.in/online-casino_imperial-palace-casino-mississippi
[url=http://xwn.in/keno_calculating-the-probability-of-keno-numbers-beat-the-game]marango casino[/url] reno casino discount coupons [url=http://xwn.in/casino-playing-cards_hawaiian-heritage-playing-cards-publishers]hawaiian heritage playing cards publishers[/url]
what font on playing cards http://xwn.in/blackjack_blackjack-letters-for-phone-numbers casinos in northern ca [url=http://xwn.in/blackjack_ken-houston-blackjack]ken houston blackjack[/url]

Anonymous said...

urban fashion sylist http://www.thefashionhouse.us/26-women-size19.html wholesale baby clothes [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/?action=products&product_id=2157]womens fashion shops roquetas spain[/url] emily deschanel nude
http://www.thefashionhouse.us/dolce-amp-gabbana-long-sleeve-dress-shirt--item2442.html difference between interior designer and interior decorator [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/killah-hoodies-brand24.html]bcbg shoes[/url]

Anonymous said...

steve madden shoes http://topcitystyle.com/sport-pants-page2.html impo brand shoes [url=http://topcitystyle.com/prada-mens-leather-running-shoes-black-item2498.html]pantyhose fashion shows[/url] replica chanel earrings
http://topcitystyle.com/women-s-tops-page12.html nine shoes wedding west [url=http://topcitystyle.com/dark-denim-blue-on-sale-color165.html]see through clothes[/url]

Anonymous said...

free hairy teen pussy movie galleries [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_the_fighting_seabees/]the fighting seabees[/url] waterfront movie theaters http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_the_noose_hangs_high/ exxxtreme couples movie
jonas bell john lennon movie [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_si_wang_ta/]si wang ta[/url] simpsons movie download http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_the_evil_dead/ lines from the movie planet terror
twilight movie date [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_shots_in_the_dark/]shots in the dark[/url] movie de ja vu
korngold movie score [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_tiptoes/]tiptoes[/url] joe pesci movie lines http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_snow_buddies/ back street the old movie who was in it
movie wav sounds [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_baraka/]baraka[/url] august 2007 independent movie release http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_ben_10/ download freesex movie for egypt