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Link Time - Alicia Silverstone Is Joining Suburgatory

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:55:26 PST

Get the details on the Clueless reunion on Suburgatory - HuffPost TV
A history of Sherlock Holmes on film - Rotten Tomatoes
Vanity Fair writer Christopher Hitchens passes away - The Hollywood Reporter
Watch some music videos David Fincher directed back in the day - Moviefone
Find out which reality show ABC has canceled - Zap2It
Ranking this year's holiday TV episodes from best to worst - BuddyTV
10 essential Community episodes to watch over the holiday break - Flavorwire
Watch Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor in a new trailer - NextMovie
Gift inspiration for Star Wars lovers - GeekSugar

Sandra Lee Shoots Back at Food Elitists

YumSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:50:37 PDT

To promote her appearance as a celebrity volunteer on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, TV chef Sandra Lee chatted with Walletpop about the merits of jarred garlic, premade cosmos, and other random musings. But the Food Network star waits for the end of the interview to leave the biggest takeaway: Being a foodie isn't about snobbery.

"A lot of people think that foodies are this huge, elitist group in the sky that are there to critique and to judge. Can I tell you? If you eat, you're a foodie. If you have an opinion about what you're tasting, that makes you a foodie. Your job in life is to enjoy your life. So whatever makes it easier, faster, and more wonderful, that you can enjoy your life by, God bless you."

After watching Sandra defend her position with poise, I have to say I agree with her. Why are certain subsets of eaters more entitled to make judgments than others? Say what you will about Sandra Lee. She may not be the most popular of cooking personalities, yet she continues to take on her opponents with kindness.

Are you surprised by Sandra's public statement? Do you agree with her?

Another Extreme Home Makeover Homeowner Struggles

SavvySugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:30:57 PDT

Anyone would be beyond thrilled to call a six-bedroom Mediterranean style home their own, and former drug addict turned community charity founder Sadie Holmes was especially grateful the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team built her a home fitting that description. While they were at it, the team built an office for Sadie's charity adjacent to her home.

Sadie was all moved into her Florida home by February 2006, and a month later she was cleared to run a volunteer organization from her home office. The permit came with the caveat that prohibited "outside storage of any materials" unless they were hidden from view, and within months she incurred costly infractions for things like portable restrooms and abandoned vehicles.

A $29,000 lien was place on Sadie's house when she failed to show up on at least one occasion to plead her case to the code-enforcement board, and she risks losing her home if she can't come up with the money. The $29,000 is difficult for her to come up with because of her other expenses, like $3,000 for her charity's storage and $6,600 annual property taxes. Sadie plans on appealing her case.

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Should Extreme Home Makeover Reevaluate Its Efforts?

SavvySugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:00:37 PDT

The recent news of an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family losing their home to foreclosure because of a bad loan decision has pushed other stories to the surface.

Eric Herbert of Sandpoint, ID, has put his family's made-over home on the market because of financial strain from increased home maintenance and utility costs. He said, "I’m not doing it (selling) to make a profit. I’m doing it not to lose money. I just hope people understand the reality of it."

Should ABC consider revising their reputation for building homes many times the size of the originals?

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Should This Extreme Home Makeover Family Be Forgiven?

SavvySugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:04:03 PDT

This is one Extreme Makeover: Home Edition story that may leave you with a bout of frustration rather than a waterfall of tears. Some of the 1,800 volunteers that worked night and day to build the Harper family's new four-bedroom home in 2005 are reeling with aggravation after learning the family's home will be auctioned due to foreclosure.

The donated materials used to build the home are valued at about $450,000, and the construction company donated an additional $250,000 for a home-maintenance fund and scholarships for the family's three kids. Rather than be satisfied with this generosity, the Harpers decided to test their luck and used the home as collateral for a $450,000 loan to start a construction business that ultimately failed.

The mayor of Lake City, GA, helped construct the home for his city's residents and had this to say about the unhappy ending: "It's aggravating. It just makes you mad. You do that much work, and they just squander it." Do you think they should be blamed for making a careless decision, or should they be forgiven for trying to continue bettering their lives?

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (A Parody)

GiggleSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:00:00 PDT

These folks skewer the formula of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in a variety of ways. For starters, it's now just called "I'm Nice!" In addition, the team shows up to fix up a perfectly fine upper middle class home, but not before they announce that one of the family members has cancer. What do they do to "fix up" this home? Find out for yourself...

Top 5 TV Moments That Always Make Me Cry

BuzzSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:29:34 PDT

I've said before that I'm a bit of a sap, and it's never more evident than when I break into tears while watching TV. There are a bunch of moments that always make me lose it - no matter how predictable or silly they are, no matter how many times I've seen them - and so, just in case you're feeling mopey today, I'm counting down a few of the scenes most consistently guaranteed to leave me drowning in a pile of soggy tissues.

No. 5: The final moments of "A Wedding Story"
There was a period in my life when I worked nights and had days free, and so my morning routine went a little like this: Wake up late, make lunch, turn on TLC, cry. The whole "A [Something] Story" block of programming could make me weepy - yes, even "A Makeover Story," in my weaker moments - but "A Wedding Story" was by far the worst. No matter what squabbles the couples had on their way to the ceremony, no matter how many disasters with the caterers or the parents, the couples always made it down the aisle just fine, looking beautiful and ready to say "I do."

No. 4: The crowning of the "American Idol"
It's one of the most predictable events in television, at this point. Most of the time, it's not even surprising to learn which of the final two "Idol" contestants is going home with the crown, and we've already heard the cheesy coronation song at least twice. But there's still something about an overwhelmed teen or 20-something getting showered with confetti and balloons, singing in front of an audience of millions and somehow holding it together despite the overwhelming emotions, that gives me chills - regardless of whether I even like the winner.

Three more, including my No. 1 scene guaranteed to bring the tears, so

read more No. 3: The big reveal on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" My gym used to show ABC's programming block on Sunday nights, and I'd go early to make sure I snagged a treadmill in time for "Desperate Housewives." But I had to stop, because getting there early meant catching the part of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" where the family in need gets their first view of their new house. I don't even like the show, but as soon as the kids of the family began screaming at the sight of their new racecar- or dolphin-themed bedrooms, I became mayor of Waterworks City - while simultaneously stumbling through a jog. No. 2: The end of the "Grey's Anatomy" pilot I was hooked on "Grey's" the moment the very first episode revealed that Meredith's narration had actually been a speech to her mother, who is so ravaged by Alzheimer's Disease that she no longer knows who Meredith is. There's this one perfect shot when Ellis looks up at Meredith blankly and asks "Are you a doctor?" that just makes me feel like I've been socked in the stomach - no matter how many times I watch it, even now that I know it's coming. No. 1: The final moments of "Six Feet Under" I always say that the ending of "Six Feet Under" is my favorite series finale ever, but to be honest, I didn't really even see it until the day after it aired - simply because I was too busy sobbing the first time through to see much more than a blur of shapes and colors. I don't want to say too much about it so as not to spoil it for anyone who might still be catching up on DVD, but it's the perfect mixture of satisfying moments and heartbreaking revelations. Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I dug up the YouTube video, but I seriously advise against watching it in public. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "Grey's Anatomy" photos copyright 2007 ABC, Inc. "Six Feet Under" photo Source "A Wedding Story" photo Source "American Idol" photo courtesy of Fox

Two Quick and Easy Organizing Tips From Jillian Harris

Elka Karl — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:28:37 PST

I'm always on the lookout for easily integrated organizing ideas, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition designer Jillian Harris recently shared a few quick and easy tips pulled from her own home. The best part is, you may already own some of these items - you just need to organize and style them in the manner Jillian suggests.

Bedside Tables: "Always think about storage when selecting furniture. An extra drawer and a shelf can make all the difference for storing linens, spare vases, and bedroom essentials. Stacking seasonal throw pillows brings a pop of color into space and personality without appearing cluttered."

Vintage Suitcases and Chests: "They're not only super hot in a space, they tell a story, are eco friendly, and perfect storage solutions."

See more of Jillian as she hosts the new show Canada's Handyman Challenge this month on HGTV.

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new)
9:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guest Tracy Morgan)

8:00 A Gifted Man (new)
9:00 CSI: NY (new)
10:00 Blue Bloods (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Viggo Mortensen and Dennis Regan)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Kristen Bell and Louie Anderson)

8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (new)
9:00 Fringe (new)

8:00 Chuck (new)
9:00 Grimm (new)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Tilda Swinton and Jennifer Hudson)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Queen Latifah, Miranda Cosgrove, and John Mulaney)

8:00 Nikita (new)
9:00 Supernatural (new)

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new)
9:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Don Cheadle and David Cross)

8:00 A Gifted Man (new)
9:00 CSI: NY (new)
10:00 Blue Bloods (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Kristen Bell and Dan Naturman)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Michael Clarke Duncan and Laura Prepon)

8:00 Cotton Bowl: Arkansas vs. Kansas State

8:00 Chuck (new)
9:00 Grimm (repeat)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Glenn Close)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest David Duchovny)

8:00 Nikita (new)
9:00 Supernatural (new)