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Twenty Things I Learned This Past TV Season
1. I learned how to type "Isaiah" correctly on the first try. (Yeah, that lesson became kind of imperative.)
2. I learned that creating a keyboard shortcut for "from O.C. creator Josh Schwartz" would have saved me loads of time come pilot season.
3. I learned that no matter how you ask, no matter which one you are talking to, you will never get an American Idol castoff to pick their favorite to win. Good manners, you say? Top-secret contract clause, I theorize.
4. I learned that unless a new series holds onto about 10 million viewers, it's a goner. (Unless it's a kickass comedy starring Tina Fey or the stellar Friday Night Lights.)
5. I learned that Rob Lowe simply doesn't age.
6. I learned how to spell Dannielynn. Boy, did I.
7. I (or rather my e-mail box) learned that Supernatural fans really, really, really want to see Sam and Dean hug.
8. I learned that the show you could never imagine cutting from your play list, you actually can, and with little pain. Case in point: Desperate Housewives.
9. I learned that when it comes to merging two small networks into one, the whole is unquestionably lesser than the sum of its parts.
10. I learned that a half-dozen law enforcement and/or super-secret government cabals can be bested by one man with a plan and a full-torso tattoo.
11. I learned that I cannot get away with omitting Medium in a ratings recap.
12. I learned that talking softly in an abruptly-changed meeting place is a masterful negotiation skill.
13. I learned at the CBS upfront that, apparently, David Caruso is in on the joke.
14. I learned that the actor you think will be a great Interviews & Features Q&A isn't always, while the one you dread and/or anticipate will be a clinker very often will instead kick butt.
15. I learned that the power to read people's thoughts bears an uncanny resemblance to having swimmer's ear.
16. I learned that should I ever question just how meaningless the networks consider Saturday-night programming to be, I'll just remember the Fox upfront presentation, where the Saturday grid was on screen for all of four seconds.
17. I learned that some TV-show promotional materials are simply wasteful. Exhibit A: the life preserver under my desk.
18. I learned that some promotional materials are rather tasty. Exhibit B: On the Lot's popcorn bucket full of movie candy.
19. I learned that when it comes to Jack Bauer, there are bad days and then there are bad days.
And last but not least:
20. I learned about a little-known Canadian pop tart by the name of Robin Sparkles. She makes me want to go to the mall... and do bad things.
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May 23, 2007 2:19 PM
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Matt - good list - but don't forget that Robin Sparkles wants you to go to the mall TODAY 
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May 23, 2007 2:31 PM
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She is a strict one, that Robin Sparkles....
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May 23, 2007 2:35 PM
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Matt,
This was a great list. It made my day.
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May 23, 2007 2:54 PM
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LOL, that was great. Thanks, Matt. Perfect timing too. (Right in the middle of afternoon dreariness at work)
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May 23, 2007 3:05 PM
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HAHAHA! Thanks Matt! Your list gave me a good laugh...especially #7!!
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May 23, 2007 3:09 PM
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haha. awesome list. I can't wait for season 2 of how i met your mother to come out on dvd. I need that! So many instant classics in there.
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May 23, 2007 3:28 PM
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I have a total crush on Robin Sparkles. Love the list.
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May 23, 2007 3:34 PM
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13. I learned at the CBS upfront that, apparently, David Caruso is in on the joke.
I thought I'd read everything on tvguide.com that was upfront related. I must have missed this. Can someone elaborate, please? (FYI - I love CSI Miami but detest Horatio.)
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May 23, 2007 5:44 PM
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Numbers 7 and 9 are very true!
Good list.
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May 23, 2007 6:41 PM
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I love this list, Matt!
Don't worry, we won't let anyone know that Robin Sparkles want to "rock your body 'til Canada Day."
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May 23, 2007 6:52 PM
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Who is Robin Sparkles?
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May 23, 2007 8:05 PM
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Hahaha!! Robin Sparkles!! So funny!! I just had to watch her music video again after reading your list. Great post, Matt!
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May 23, 2007 8:19 PM
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I've never heard of her until now. That was funny!
Now I want to go to the mall!
And Matt,
"I learned that Rob Lowe simply doesn't age."
You hate it don't you?
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May 23, 2007 11:02 PM
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