Melissa McCarthy Gets Oscar Nomination

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) has received an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her role on Bridesmaids. Melissa, who won an Emmy for Lead Actress for Mike & Molly, has been getting a lot of attention this year. Of this nomination, Melissa said:

“I didn’t get up or anything. I just did not expect that. AT ALL! Hopefully I’m not nuts. At some point today, I’m having champagne, dammit!”

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Not everyone thinks Melissa deserved the nomination – but WE DO!!

“The Good Wife” 3.12 ‘Alienation of Affection’

“The Good Wife” 3.12 ‘Alienation of Affection’
Air Date: January 8, 2012
Discussion

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Summary: Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.

  • What do you think about the pending case? Did you think Lockhart-Gardner would go down?
  • Did Will do the right thing in hiring Alicia’s lawyer?
  • Do you think Will will lose his license?
  • Why did Cary help Lockhart-Gardner? What did he mean with what he said to Alicia?
  • Do you think Alicia messed up the original divorce paperwork?

It looks like I missed the recap on Episode 11, ‘What Went Wrong’, which aired on December 11, 2011:

Summary: Lockhart-Gardner’s Legal Aid offers support to a policewoman who is accused of shooting her husband for insurance money. Alicia makes a sudden realization about her personal life, and Will finds out a shocking detail about Wendy’s investigation.

  • Do you think Alicia will consider the partner track?
  • Do you think Diane could be playing Alicia? To what end?
  • Should Peter have used his influence at the prep school?
  • Will Kalinda & Alicia be able to resolve their friendship?
  • Are you surprised by Cary’s action to get the verdict?
  • Are you surprised by Wendy’s confession to Will about her motives for investigating him?

“Parenthood” 3.13 ‘Just Smile’

“Parenthood” 3.13 ‘Just Smile’
Air Date: January 10, 2012 
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Crosby is frustrated when Adam unexpectedly steals the spotlight for a local newspaper’s piece on the Luncheonette. Meanwhile, Amber struggles in a new job and Sarah becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of having a baby. Also, Julia and Joel try to resist interfering in Zoe’s personal life.

  • Why wasn’t Crosby more supportive of Adam?
  • Do you think Adam usurped Crosby? Should he have been the one more understanding of Crosby’s feelings?
  • Why doesn’t Amber have any confidence in her new job?
  • Do you see Sarah having a baby?
  • What will happen to Zoe after the baby, do you think?

“Parenthood” 3.12 ‘Sore Loser’

“Parenthood” 3.12 ‘Sore Loser’
Air Date: January 3, 2012 
Discussion, Full Video



Summary: Zeek decides to go on a road trip to visit his mother for her 86th birthday and the whole family tags along. However, the disaster bound trip doesn’t prove as troublesome as the birthday girl.

  • Why didn’t Sarah lock the door?
  • Was the road trip a bad idea?
  • Were Adam & Kristina being too strict with Max?
  • Why was Zeek so upset about the whole road trip? About his kids?
  • What did you think of Zeek’s mom?

“Mike & Molly” 2.12 ‘Carl Has Issues’

“Mike & Molly” 2.12 ‘Carl Has Issues’
Air Date: January 2, 2012 
Discussion, Photos

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Summary: Carl is in a state of panic when Christina wants them to take their relationship to a new level.

  • Were you surprised that Carl hadn’t taken it to the next level with Christina?
  • Are you surprised at Carl’s breakdown?
  • Do you think Carl & Christina will resolve their issues?
  • With everything going so well, what kind of ‘bad’ thing do you see coming?

“Mike & Molly” 2.11 ‘Christmas Break’

“Mike & Molly” 2.11 ‘Christmas Break’
Air Date: December 12, 2011 
Discussion, Photos

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Summary: After getting disappointing news at work, Molly goes into a bad state which threatens to ruin Christmas.

  • Did you think Melissa would get the job?
  • Are you surprised that Christmas is so lavish with Molly’s family?
  • Did you expect a bigger breakdown around the holidays from Mike or Molly?

Lauren Graham at NBC Holiday Party

Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls) appeared with co-star and boyfriend Peter Krause at the NBC Universal Holiday Press Party on December 6th in LA.

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Thanks Lauren-online.net