Top Five Things About The Biggest Loser, Episode One

In no particular order:

1. The return of Daniel. Hope his partner doesn't bring him down. Again. Lord knows they can't do a 'third chance' show to bring him back, so this probably is his best/last chance.
2. Abby. Oh lord, I cry just thinking about her. No sarcasm here. How will anyone ever be able to vote her off?? Probably will come down to the Youth Pastor delivering the final vote, with some motivating speech about death and life and second chances and strength and I'll have too many tears in my eyes to even be able to hear it.
3. Coach Mo. I'm worried about him lasting. Like him a lot so that usually is a sign of doom.
4. Jill and Bob tandem coaching. Is that the right expression - tandem? Anyhow, I like that they aren't coaching separate teams.
5. The only product placement I noticed was for 24 Hour Fitness. I know that the product placement will change, but for a brief moment, I'm going to enjoy it.
6. (Bonus point): Being able to watch a 2 hour show in 43 minutes. PVR is, quite possibly, the best invention yet.

Donny D

Can we talk about Don Draper? Just for a minute?

I love Mad Men. Great show. I'm a tiny bit worried that it's reached it's peak, or jumped the shark as they say, but still, I look forward to watching it every week. So far this season we've seen a slow build, to what I don't know. But the great actors, story writing, and character building keep me coming back for more.

But let's get back to the task at hand: my love-love relationship with none other than Don Draper. Let's review: He smokes like a chimney and drinks like a sailor, cheats on his wife, spends limited time with this family, and sometimes wears a constipated look on his face like it's going out of style. And yet...he's always the coolest guy in the room, gets any women he wants, loves his kids and wife, knows how to handle himself in any situation, pours a good drink, says all the right things, never a hair out of place, never flirts with the women he works with, and is smooth and intense. Loved how he walked into the meeting on last night's episode, sat down in the middle of a conversation about paper/office supplies, and promptly got up and walked the hell out without saying a word. Loved how (last season) he put Betty's brother in his place about taking care of their father. Love how Sally's teacher takes one look at Don and is head over heels for him. I could go on. I can't help but like him. Sometimes I feel like I'm 14 again, watching Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and, dare I say it, getting a 'crush'. I wonder if there are any teens out there who look at Donny D that way or if they're too busy thinking of how they could be the girl to break one of the Jonas brothers. Sigh. A mystery for the ages.