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A Gleeful Thanksgiving Eve

For those of you who are wondering what to expect regarding your regularly scheduled television programming over Thanksgiving, I have checked out the schedule for the unofficial list of the most popular shows. If you love singing high school students as much as I do, you’ll be glad to know that “Glee” will air it’s regular time on Wednesday. I’d gladly give the makers of Glee free no faxing payday loans to keep that show on the air forever.

So that’s the good news. That said, my other Wednesday night favorite, “Top Chef” will sadly only serve leftovers – reruns, that is. Part 1 of the finale will air next week. If you’re into “The Biggest Loser,” NBC is airing a two-hour “Where are They Now?” episode Wednesday. ABC will air its regular comedy lineup, “The Middle,” “Modern Family” and “Cougar Town.” CBS programming is normal for Wednesday.

Turkey Day TV

Of course, what we are all really burning to know is what we will watch Thursday night after we wake up from our turkey-induced naps or settle our stretchy-pants clad behinds onto the couch. Unfortunately, we are all pretty much out of luck as far as regular programming goes. Why do TV people think they should get vacations?

Of course, my favorite show on Thrusday, “Project Runway” has already come to the end of the season. Typically, I watch the Thursday night slate on NBC, but Thanksgiving Primetime NBC will have a rerun of the “The Office,” (but it’s good – Jim and Pam’s wedding) and a special “NBC’s People of the Year.” Sounds exciting.

Here’s to tradition

So, you must be wondering who will play the classic Thanksgiving film, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” That would be ABC starting at 8 p.m. And there’s something involving Beyonce. Yeah, that’s exactly what I want to see when I’m stuffed to the gills with gravy and pie.

“Survivor: First 27 Days,” “The Mentalist” and “CSI” will air on CBS. I have no idea if these are reruns. Sorry. In other apologetic news, Fox will air a movie: “Night at the Musuem.” You know, that movie starring Ben Stiller that’s about exactly what the title says. I have never seen it; I don’t think I ever will. The majority of critics on Rotten Tomatoes say it sucks. You can plan ahead now if you want to just unwind in front of the TV Thursday and head to the video store now.

Thanksgiving Theater

If you are early dinner eaters and have managed to recover from your food comas before bed time, perhaps you can head out to catch a flick. Two movies release on Wednesday, “Old Dogs” and “Ninja Assassin.” The first one, “Old Dogs” is by the same people who made “Wild Hogs,” and it rhymes AND stars John Travolta and is about mid-life crises. So far, all of the critics at Rotten Tomatoes hate it.

“Ninja Assassin” has a few good reviews, but most critics are not into this film about child ninja orphans. Mostly, people say it’s boring and bloody. The Arizona Republic says “This movie may be filled with razor-sharp shuriken and katanas, but as far as the filmmaking goes, it’s a blunt instrument.”

Your best bet might be “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” which is expanding Wednesday. It has gotten great reviews; it was directed by the genius Wes Anderson and based on a book by genius Roald Dahl.

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