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Don't touch that dial: Test Pattern tunes into television, movie, music and pop culture links, as well as gossip and idle chat from around the Web.

Every week, msnbc.com entertainment producers Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, Denise Hazlick, Paige Newman, Kurt Schlosser and Anna Chan weigh in on topics ranging from TV commercials to movie hype to the latest celebrity blunder. We're not ashamed to admit our love for bad TV or reveal what's on our iPods, and invite you to join the conversation via your comments.



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Easy to be Team Eric on 'True Blood'

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 6:00 AM by Paige Newman
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Has there been a show more fun than this season’s “True Blood.” It reminds me how ponderous some of my other favorite dramas can get. Meanwhile, Jason Stackhouse is trying to figure out if Sam could turn into a chicken and lay and eat his own eggs. CONTINUED >>

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Welcome back, Tim Gunn! 'Runway' returns

Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:05 AM by Paige Newman
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Wow, have I ever been missing “Project Runway.” Heck, I even watched Bravo’s pale imitation, “The Fashion Show,” which mostly just made me realize how much Tim Gunn adds to “Runway.” Kelly Rowland, you’re no Gunn. CONTINUED >>

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Shows we want to see on DVD

Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:00 AM by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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Finally, "thirtysomething" is coming to DVD. What about other shows that have long been off the air, yet aren't available for home viewing? CONTINUED >>

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Reruns, schmeruns: Watch TV on DVD

Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2009 6:00 AM by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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I'd argue that many television shows are best watched on DVD. It's how I got caught up on such gems as "The Shield," "The Wire," "Gilmore Girls," "House" and "My Name Is Earl." CONTINUED >>

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Ready to abandon 'Entourage'

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:00 AM by Paige Newman
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Sometimes when a TV show starts to go bad, I just can’t look away. It’s a mystery that demands to be solved. What went wrong? How did a show that was once fresh and new grow tired and clichéd? “Entourage,” I’m talking to you. CONTINUED >>

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'So You Think You Can' pick a winner?

Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 6:00 AM by Paige Newman
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As if summer weren’t delightful enough, it’s also the season of my favorite reality show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” Each year, much to the amusement of my co-workers, I get totally involved with this show about dancers trying to become America’s favorite, not best, dancer. Now that we’re down to eight dancers, I’ve have a few favorites I’m rooting for. CONTINUED >>

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Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock ... Emmy!

Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:01 AM by Denise Hazlick
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A year or so ago, my parents were singing the praises of CBS's Monday night comedy lineup, most notably "Two And A Half Men," and their new favorite show, "The Big Bang Theory." Not being a big fan of the "Men," I was dubious about "Bang" as well. But one Monday night, I decided to give it a try. Mom, Dad ... I will never doubt you again (well, except for "Men."). CONTINUED >>

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Oh, the drama! Emmy drama picks

Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 6:00 AM by Paige Newman
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The main problem I’ve always had with the Emmys is that there’s almost a force of habit when it comes to the nomination picks. Once a show gets in, it stays in. A great show can have a crappy season, but Emmy never seems to realize it. CONTINUED >>

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Emmy preview: Time to get real

Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:00 AM by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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Love them or hate them, reality shows are here to stay, and they're even in the Emmy running. How about some love for Tom Bergeron, already? CONTINUED >>

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By George, the old O'Malley will be missed

Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:00 AM by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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I'd say I'll miss Dr. George O'Malley on "Grey's Anatomy," but everything that made the character charming vanished long ago. CONTINUED >>

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