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5 Series You Must See This Fall

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If you love television then you loathe the down time. You know, that interminable period during which you’re caught up on all your favorites, but there’s nothing new on the horizon. Well, to provide you some relief, here is a tantalizing sneak peek at some of the absolute best, not-to-miss, television shows coming your way this fall.

1. The Muppets

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There’s just something about that maudlin green frog, that primping pink pig, and their ragtag gang of wonky friends that makes them irresistible to people of all ages.

This series will be the first for the live action Muppet crew since the late nineties when Muppets Tonight went off the air. It’s slated to be a mockumentary, chronicling the iconic cast’s life offstage. [Read more…]

General Hospital Marks 50th Year

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General Hospital (GH) is one of America’s top rated drama series and one of the early medical TV shows that continue to be aired until now. Unknown to some of you, it is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running soap opera and in the third spot as well for being the longest-running drama in U.S. TV history.

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GH first aired over ABC television network in 1963 and since then became a big hit with its medical stories, love triangles and presence of hot female stars.

For the period 1979 to 1988, the show gained the most number of viewers than any other soap opera aired during daytime. The top rating it earned was attributed to the popularity of General Hospital’s super couple Luke and Laura. In fact, the couple’s wedding that occurred in 1981 attracted 30 million viewers making it the highest-rated hour in American soap opera history. [Read more…]

Star Trek Episodes Free to Watch

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Star Trek fans have something to rejoice now. Whether you want to see your favorite Captain Kirk or the battles of U.S.S. Voyager, it’s time you tune in to Hulu for the entire month of April. This is your chance to watch Star Trek episodes for free.

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In honor of William Shatner’s birthday, the TV network thought it wise to give fans a blast by letting them watch the popular TV series (and they mean every episode of the Star Trek series) without being charged a single fee. This special gift will run until the end of April.

In addition to the free viewing campaign, Hulu is also conducting a survey via its Tumblr site. Users are asked to vote on their favorite characters in the series from James Kirk and William Riker to Spock, Nine and Wesley Crusher.

By May, the film sequel Star Trek: Into the Darkness will be released so avid fans have another movie to watch out for.
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New TV Dramas to Watch Out For

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Do you often find yourself in tears, falling in love or feeling the action when watching TV dramas? Do you feel that you can’t live without watching them every day of the or at least a few times each week?

You have a reason to rejoice as new TV dramas are set to be launched during this first quarter of 2013.
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First up, The Carrie Diaries premiers on January 14. Considered a prequel to Sex and the City, 16-year-old AnnaSophia Robb plays the lead role. The series starts in a 1984 setting with Carrie dealing with the loss of her mom and her high school life in suburban Connecticut. Then came the opportunity to work as an intern in a law firm in Manhattan, New York where the youngster became in awe of her new environment and many things about it.

The Following is another new show to watch out for. Airing on January 21, this crime series stars Kevin Bacon who is trying out the small screen for the first time. In this drama, Kevin plays the role of Ryan Hardy, a former federal agent who was called back to work. Apparently, the serial killer he helped catch and who was sentenced to death was able to escape from prison. So expect a lot of action from Kevin Bacon here. [Read more…]

What to Expect from the Private Practice Finale

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The ABC medical drama Private Practice is about to come to a close early next year. So what should fans expect?

The latest buzz is that the main characters will be tying the knot in the finale scheduled on January 22.
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Although this is not yet confirmed, Kate Walsh who plays Addison Montgomery hinted there’s a strong possibility the finale will lead to a wedding for a happy ending. Walsh added her character deserves a great ending to her relationship after going through her struggles from heartaches to hardships.

In the drama series, Addison Montgomery has adopted a son Henry and is near achieving her fairy tale life she’s always dreamed of for many years. Analysts are discounting an unhappy ending for the main character so it’s more of a positive finale.
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