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Want to know how to throw rockin’ parties based on your favorite TV shows? Each week we plan the party of a lifetime – or at least primetime. We spend our nights awake thinking of this stuff so you don’t have to. Be sure to always have bail money available.
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TV Party: LobstermenPeople love lobster like hookers love conventions. But here's a little-known fact: Lobsters aren't born and raised in those aquariums in the grocery store. Apparently, if we are to believe Discovery's "Lobstermen: Jeopardy at Sea," game show host Alex Trebek has something to do with their procreation. Oh, wait, that's incorrect. I guess we should have phrased that in the form of a question. Nevertheless, if you love boiling clawed creatures from the sea until they turn bright red, grab your friends and some melted butter and party around a show that's like "Deadliest Catch" but totally different. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Ice Road Truckers'Sometimes television shows come at you like a kick from a mule - unnecessary and unsubtle. But History Channel's Sunday reality series "Ice Road Truckers" seems to go one step further - it actually makes being kicked by a mule seem like a superior option to what the show depicts. So, call your friends and neighbors, because we're throwing a party that makes part-time employment at McDonald's seem like a brilliant career move. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Bronx Is Burning'The year was 1977: "Annie" opened on Broadway, "Star Wars" hit the big screen with what none of us knew at the time was, in fact, its fourth installment and Elvis Presley launched from a porcelain bowl into the great hereafter. But for sports fans, 1977 was the year of the Yankees - Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. And we get to live it all over again with ESPN's amazing miniseries "The Bronx Is Burning," airing Tuesdays. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Big Mac'The last time we partied around a show on CNBC was when our Google stock cracked the $100 mark. Too bad we only own one-third of one-half of one share. But "Big Mac: Inside the McDonald's Empire," a special report airing Sunday, Aug. 5, on the business channel, makes us want to celebrate all that is right with America – fast food, supersized stuff and the concept that a clown can defy the odds and actually make people who look at him hungry. Speaking of which, you gonna eat those fries? Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Dead Zone'Sometimes the only reason we need to throw a party is because we are so dumbfounded by what we're watching. Take for example "The Dead Zone", airing Sundays on USA Network. What in God's name happened to Anthony Michael Hall? Remember that cute goofball from "Sixteen Candles", "The Breakfast Club" and "Weird Science"? My gosh, he was the original Rusty in "National Lampoon's Vacation", for crying out loud. Sure, those films were all from 20 years ago, but who knew 20 years could cause so much, er, physical change? All we're saying is that it doesn't even look like the same guy. "The Dead Zone" is in its sixth season, and we just realized it was him! Holy cow, we need some Chex Mix ASAP. Read more » |
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TV Party: `America's Got Talent'Jerry Springer makes us crazy. Whenever we are around him we want to throw chairs and check the paternity of other people's children. And to those of us who grew up in rural America, that sounds like a quality party. So call the neighbor who sings in the shower, the kid up the block who can burp the alphabet and that lady outside the grocery store who twirls batons on Bastille Day, because "America's Got Talent" and we want proof! Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Design on a Dime'If you've ever thought, "Gee, I'd love to throw a nice party, but my house/apartment/ Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Victory Garden'Nothing makes us feel more alive than weeding in our garden on a summer morning. And by "weeding in our garden" we mean watching "The Victory Garden" on PBS while we sip Bloody Marys after a night out with Lindsay Lohan. Even so, the thought of kneeling in the dirt while considering the perfection of a peony blossom or sampling a cherry tomato we planted ourselves is enough to make us invite all of our friends over for a "Victory Garden" party. Yeah, we can hardly believe it either. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'The Office'The office party is one of the most horrific rituals corporate America has ever forced upon its already frazzled and generally helpless employees. No matter how much time and planning goes into them, they come out like last minute bar mitzvah disasters: bad favors, sad food, lame drinks. But we won't let a little thing like tradition stand in the way of this week's TV Party theme: yep, you guessed it, "The Office" party. You can invite all of your friends and/or co-workers to what we promise - but won't guarantee in writing - will be the best "Office" party you've ever thrown, based totally around the award-winning comedy. As Michael (Steve Carell) might say, "You really need to get to know Dunder-Mifflin : its paper products, its people." In fact, did you know that in addition to Scranton, Pa., it has branch offices in Buffalo, Stamford, Albany, Utica, Akron, Camden, Nashua and Yonkers? And here's a little-known fact: One-sixth of all the railroad tracks that cross the United States were made in Scranton. Zzzzzzzzz ... Huh? Wha? What happened? Oh, yeah, Scranton. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Airline'This "Airline"-based TV Party will have your guests on cloud nine. They say getting there is half the fun, but for those who find themselves caught on camera for the A&E Network reality show "Airline," airing in a marathon Sunday, May 13, getting there is all of the show. Cameras follow the passengers and crew of Southwest Airlines as they crisscross the country in a constant attempt to keep things on time and in the air – all the while asking this writer to remove his shoes and belt. If you're looking to throw a party this week, traveling without having to pack is as good a reason as any. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Cops'Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? Well, if you're wearing a wife beater, have your jeans belted at mid-thigh and have just tossed a dime bag from a moving vehicle, chances are you're going to appear on Fox's perennial hit show "Cops", airing Saturdays. And few things make us want to throw a party more than watching other people run from the law. So round up the usual suspects and invite them to your place to watch some of this country's least stylish scofflaws try to explain their way out of trouble. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'On The Lot'Some folks dreamed about becoming veterinarians; others dreamed of becoming firemen or nurses or cowboys. But we, well, we dreamed of sitting on the couch watching reality television about people competing for the chance to make movies on a television show so they could move from television to feature films. Sure it seemed like a pipe dream, but now that Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg have joined forces on the unscripted Fox series "On the Lot," airing Mondays and Tuesdays, our dreams are finally coming true! So if your dreams of becoming a veterinarian are pretty much dead, hop on our backs and party with us as we celebrate big dreams on small screens. Read more » |
TV Party: 'Las Vegas'What happens on the hit show "Las Vegas" doesn't have to stay on the hit NBC show "Las Vegas" - at least not if you throw a viewing party around the Sin City-based drama. So what exactly are you going to need to make this party a winner? For starters: feather boas, rhinestones, tunes from the Rat Pack and dirty martinis - lots of dirty martinis. (Cuz everything's just a little dirtier in Vegas.) Read more » | |
TV Party: 'Lost'If there's one thing we can say for sure about "Lost," it's that we can't really say anything for sure. Each week we are more confounded than the one before. But that's OK by us; we stopped taking our medication a while ago, so we kinda like the confusion and uncertainty (not to mention the flashbacks). It also makes throwing a party around this award-winning hit show virtually foolproof: some packets of peanuts, a polar bear and a discarded fuselage of a DC-9 and hot diggity, you've got yourself a "Lost" party. Wait, you don't have a polar bear or aircraft fuselage? Well, it'll cheapen the feel of the entire thing, but if you can get your hands on a couple of adult Samoyeds and hang some emergency oxygen masks from the ceiling of your dining room, no one will know the difference. Scatter some luggage, clothing and toiletries, and you've got the perfect remnants of Oceanic Flight 815. Read more » | |
TV Party: 'American Idol'There may not be a better show on television to plan a party around than "American Idol." The musical behemoth comes with its own soundtrack , allows for partygoers to randomly hurl insults at both the judges and the contestants, and is filled with drama. For example: Will Ryan Seacrest's hair incorporate highlights or lowlights this week? Will Simon Cowell's T-shirt finally snap open like the casing on a grilled bratwurst? If only Randy Jackson would do a cooking segment before the first commercial break and Paula Abdul would dress like a cocktail waitress more often, it would be perfect television. Even so, "AI" lends itself to a party of immeasurable immaturity. Read more » | |
TV Party: 'Grey's Anatomy'Because the best parties always start with someone asking you if you have the proper insurance, we've decided to plan this week's extravaganza around a show we can really get behind: "Grey's Anatomy." In addition to being fans of the series, the thing we like about this party planner is that it works for virtually any hospital-based television show - with the possible exception of "Dr. 90210," which will require an additional investment in collagen and silicone. Read more » | |
TV Party: 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'Attention homeowners! If you've been unable to get a contractor to return your calls or actually show up and give you a bid on some remodeling work you've been contemplating, this week's TV Party has your name written all over it - "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." We guarantee that by the time this party is over your double-wide will look like a McMansion - depending, of course, on the amount of alcohol consumed. And yes, you could call this a painting party - but no one will come. Read more » | |
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TV Party: 'Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular'Say "Happy birthday, America!" with this star-spangled party O beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of ... um, well, we were probably going to run into copyright infringement problems there anyway so let's just leave it at "Happy birthday, America!" Few things make us happier than throwing a birthday party where no one expects a gift. And thanks to a little something called the Declaration of Independence, we get to celebrate while watching the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on NBC. So grab your hot dogs, your sparklers (where legal) and your red, white and blue bathing trunks (totally optional - hey, this is America!) and party like when we used to hate the British. Read more » |
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TV Party for 'Greek'You've seen the spiral notebooks displayed prominently for the past six weeks - a sure sign that it's back-to-school season. And if you're like us (God forbid) you heave a sigh of relief every time you walk by them, knowing you've already done your time. Then again, school wasn't all bad. Remember your days on campus and your nights at the frat house? No? Neither do we. So let's try to create new memories of old times by celebrating the show that puts the Delta smack dab on the Omega - 'Greek,' airing Mondays on ABC Family. Read more » |
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TV Party: `Viva Las Vegas'Regardless of the fact that he went out bloated and in the loo, Elvis Presley went out better than most. That is to say he went out young. Most of the great ones do, simply because it's just so hard to age gracefully (just ask Britney). And so, 30 years after his demise we still celebrate a man who had a penchant for sequined jumpsuits, sideburns that should have been registered with the AKC and a peculiar interest in shooting out television sets with small caliber handguns. Nope, they won't be making anymore like him, so grab your friends and swivel your hips to one of the greatest Elvis celebrations the strip has ever seen: ''Elvis: Viva Las Vegas,'' airing Tuesday, Sept. 18, on ABC. Read more » |
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TV Party: `Chuck'We paraphrase a fairly well-read manuscript when we say, ``The nerd shall inherit the Earth.'' And when that time comes, we should be prepared to feign nerdiness in order to get our piece of the pie. Have no idea what we're talking about? Well, those crazy kids over at NBC thought the concept would make a quality viewing experience, which is why they gave the go-ahead to ``Chuck,'' airing Mondays. Saving the world at $11 an hour makes anything seem possible - including having a great time at a nerd party. Read more » |
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TV Party: 'The Bachelor'As institutions go, marriage ranks right up there with prison time and crack addiction: one minute you think you can handle it, and the next - wham! - there's no way out. And yet, thousands (we really don't like to think about it) of people will enter into the bliss of holy matrimony this year to the delight of wedding photographers, dressmakers and florists everywhere. To that, we say, SUCKERS! But love can be real - remember Trista and Ryan? At this writing, they were still together. And we wish the same kind of luck to our good friend Brad Womack, the latest single stud on ABC's Monday night staple. So call the boys, it's time we throw a ''Bachelor'' party! Read more » |
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TV Party: 'Kid Nation'I believe the children are our future, so teach them well and let them lead the way - by casting them out into the wilds to fend for themselves. It worked so well in ''Lord of the Flies'' that it makes perfect sense for CBS to try it for its latest reality series, Wednesday's ''Kid Nation.'' Remember, quality television is often based on little more than poor judgment, reckless situations and liability waivers signed by parents or guardians. In fact, we wish that we were between the ages of 8 and 15 so we could participate in season two! Nevertheless, gather the neighborhood tykes, make sure you're fully insured and throw a party that the kids will be talking about for the rest of their lives. Read more » |
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TV Party for 'Samantha Who?'Remember the time we got into that fight at the biker bar and you got beat up by that grandmother with the tattoos? No? Hmm. Remember that time we got arrested for posing as obstetricians at that hospital? No? Well, that baby was gonna be ugly anyway. Hey, remember that time you got hit by a car and ended up with retrograde amnesia? No? Oh yeah, that just happened. Well, someday you'll probably look back at this and laugh. We are – Monday nights on ABC. So grab your address book and call the people claiming to be your friends – we're throwing a "Samantha Who?" party that will be worth remembering. Read more » |
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TV Party: `The Biggest Loser'The holidays are rapidly approaching, and nothing says "season's greetings" like rolling flesh and expanding cellulite. So before you even dream of a season filled with pie filling, invite the neighbors over for a party that will shame them into healthy eating and heart-pounding exercise. That's right, if you love "The Biggest Loser," airing Tuesdays on NBC, this shindig is for you! Read more » |
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