Pushing Daisies Wins a Full Season


Updated 10/25/07 10:38 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 37 comments

Pushing Daisies Wins a Full Season

Dandelion high-fives all around for this news: Pushing Daisies has become the newest series to get a full-season order! It joins Gossip Girl, Private Practice, and the Big Bang Theory as the only series guaranteed to stick around for the whole TV season. With the threat of a writers' strike looming, I expect we'll be hearing about more pickup orders in the coming weeks. Here are some of the Read more

TV Tonight: "Cavemen" and "Carpoolers"


Updated 10/02/07 9:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

TV Tonight: "Cavemen" and "Carpoolers"

Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for: the official premiere of "Cavemen"! I'm sorry, was that too much excitement? Truth be told, I am actually curious to see the first episode of "Cavemen" tonight, if only because it's been totally revamped from the episode ABC sent to critics this summer. The network didn't send out versions of this new episode, so we're all in the dark. And while Read more

Fall TV Preview: Five Total Toss-ups


Updated 09/15/07 6:47 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 17 comments

Fall TV Preview: Five Total Toss-ups

All summer long, I've been giving you my first impressions of the networks' new shows. Now, with fall TV upon us, it's time to tell you which shows are deserving of space on your TiVo and which ... well, aren't. Yesterday, I told you about five shows I'll be skipping this fall, and on Monday, I'll be revealing my top five picks for the season. But today, I'm focusing on the shows that could go Read more

Pilot Watch: "Carpoolers"


Updated 09/06/07 12:54 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Pilot Watch: "Carpoolers"

The networks have announced their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually be worth watching? Throughout the summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting my first impressions. A lot can change before a show makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's installment: ABC's "Carpoolers" What's it about? Four guys share Read more

TJ Miller: Comedy's Next Breakout Star?


Updated 10/02/07 8:25 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

TJ Miller: Comedy's Next Breakout Star?

You've got to love a guy who spends his first appearance in his first TV role wearing little besides his tighty-whiteys — and that's exactly what comedian TJ Miller does in ABC's new show "Carpoolers." Miller plays the son of one of the carpoolers, and I think he could be one of this year's breakout comedy stars: His character, Marmaduke, steals scenes left and right in the pilot, including one Read more

ABC Comedies: Cavemen, Carpoolers and Christina


Updated 07/27/07 12:39 PM · Posted by · 31 comments

ABC Comedies: Cavemen, Carpoolers and Christina

Including Cashmere Mafia, ABC clearly has a theme for things beginning with C this season. Christina Applegate returns to the small screen in Samantha Who? as an alcoholic bitch who gets into an accident and awakens from a coma with retrograde amnesia which means she can function normally but can't remember her past. The cast also includes the cute Barry Watson (What About Brian) and the spicy Read more

Get a Sneak Peek of ABC's New Shows


Updated 08/20/07 11:58 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 6 comments

Get a Sneak Peek of ABC's New Shows

ABC isn't giving us quite as extensive a sneak peek of its fall lineup as NBC did for its new shows, but we can still get a taste: In addition to a ton of photos of the new shows and their casts, ABC's put up brief video clips of its pilots. You can see the whole batch of them together, or you can just click on the name of the show in this list to go directly to that show's clip: "Sam I Am," Read more

Gas Prices Are Up! What You Can Do to Save


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How to Save on Gas

Unrest in the Middle East and the closing of American refineries have gas prices going up, up, and away for US consumers. Analysts are predicting that the prices may continue to rise. But don't worry, there are a number of methods to save on refueling your car. Here are some tips: Spend to Save: Look for deals around you that will help you save on your gas. For example, you can choose to Read more

Carpooling Parents Aren't Using Booster Seats


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Narrow Kids Booster Seats For Carpooling

Do your kids need a boost when riding with their friends? Most likely, yes! According to a study out today, while 76 percent of parents use a booster seat for their own child, only 55 percent require it for other children they are driving. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that tots remain in a booster seat until they are 4' 9" tall and between eight and 12 years old. When carpooling Read more

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y


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Best Cities For 20-Somethings

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we Read more