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Watch this (week of May 6)

This week is a busy one for season finales, so here’s a look at some shows that are ending (for now): SUNDAY “The Amazing Race” (8 p.m., CBS) ends with a two-hour finale.  MONDAY Martha Stewart guest-stars on “2 Broke Girls,” (8 p.m., CBS) as Max and Caroline try to get her interested in their fledgling cupcake business. Hopefully, she’ll class up the jokes a little bit. On “Castle” (10 p.m., ABC), Beckett and Castle look into tip about the… Read More »

Shows to savor

TV and food…two things I love. So naturally, I sometimes think in ways that combine the two. Here’s a sampling of what’s on my TV menu these days. Appetizers: These shows aren’t the main course, but rather something you can watch when you don’t want something too heavy. Maybe you want to pass the time before the kids go to sleep, or while the pasta for dinner is boiling, or between errands while pairing up the socks in the laundry… Read More »

30 Rock is no Lemon

OMG! Must See 30 Rock: Tina Fey is a genius, and Alec Baldwin is just like a genius.  Tonight, Jack will somehow face a hostage situation and Liz will encounter a problem while remodeling her apartment.  Hostages, possible dry rot, what’s not to look forward to? Parks and Recreation:  Jerry, who is the most abused person in the Park and Rec department, will take center stage for his artwork.  If you know the show, then I’m sure you can imagine… Read More »