Mike Hall: For Sale

Alright, so fall is coming! This means school starting next week and loads of fun for everyone. But… it also means one more thing… quality television shows! Now I have to admit. This is really starting to get out of hand. I have so many shows to keep track of this year it really might get to be too much. Also, Nikki, I know you’re reading this, rolling your eyes and thinking “Great, I’m not going to have a husband this fall.” Well babe, you will. I promise this won’t consume me… maybe… Anyway, here we go! Here’s a little big list of all the shows I love and can hardly wait for!

One Tree Hill
Season Premiere on CW: Monday, September 14th 8:00PM

Okay okay, before you go and take my man card let me explain. Yes, as you should have assumed, this one is for my wife, Nikki, who I love more than anything. Now I haven’t seen all of the past seasons of One Tree Hill but I have seen the last two at my wife’s request and they haven’t been all that bad. I have to say that I am definitely willing to watch this show this season and I will. So that’s why it made the list. Also, to clarify this list goes by which shows start the soonest and One Tree Hill starts the soonest. That is the only reason it at the beginning. Okay? So to make sure we understand… this list is not by preference.

The Jay Leno Show
Season Premiere on NBC: Monday, September 14th 10:00PM
I love Jay Leno. I grew up with Jay on television. I just don’t think it would be television if Jay Leno wasn’t on it in some form or fashion. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Conan, and I think Co Co doing a fantastic job with Late Night. But I’m really excited to see what Jay does with his next show.

Fringe
Season Premiere on Fox: Thursday, September 17th 9:00PM

Fringe is another project co-created by one of my personal idols, J.J. Abrams. Oh me oh my, he is good, oh so good. The show deals with the wacky world they call “fringe” science. The different twists and turns this show has are awesome and the acting is pretty good too. My favorite character is of course Doctor Walter Bishop played by John Noble. If you haven’t yet, check this show out! You will especially love it if you’re a fan of The X-Files or The Twilight Zone.

The Office
Season Premiere on NBC: Thursday, September 17th 9:00PM

Now I have to be honest. I have greatly enjoyed many years of The Office. I really have. But… in the last two seasons they have started to lose me. I think that they’re still doing a good job, but not as good as a job as I think they can do! I have faith in The Office and I hope this next season is as great as the first three were.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Season Premiere on FX: Thursday, September 17th 10:00PM

I have fallen in love with “It’s Always Sunny.” I think that this show takes some of the more controversial and simply outrageous topics and spins them in ways I could never have imagined. It’s creators Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day deserve to be worshiped in my mind. Oh and let’s not forget about Mister Danny DeVito. His performance in this show is amazazing.

How I Met Your Mother
Season Premiere on CBS: Monday, September 21st 8:00PM

This is show is legen… wait for it… dary! I have my great friends Alex and Tysin to thank for introducing me to this show. I’ve now seen seasons one and two and I’m trying to catch up on seasons three and four in time for the premiere. I’ve loved this show so far and I’m told that it only gets better. I can’t wait! Suit up!

House
Season Premiere on Fox: Monday, September 21st 8:00PM

House is to the point now where it is just classically great. There is never much story development which I actually like for this kind show. I like being able to just watch an episode of House anywhere in the season and be able to catch up on what is going on while thoroughly enjoying the constant mysteries in each episode. I just wish I understood even a third of the medical lingo they throw around.

The Amazing Race
Season Premiere on CBS: Sunday, September 27th 8:00PM
I want to be on this show! Now I must confess, I haven’t watched the last few seasons as religiously as I would have liked but I think that this is still my favorite reality show out there. That’s all I have to say about that.

Lie to Me
Season Premiere on Fox: Monday, September 28th 9:00PM

I got hooked on Lie to Me last season thanks to Hulu. Without that glorious site I most likely wouldn’t have given it a try. But I am really excited for this next season. The show deals with a company called The Lightman Group started and run by Doctor Cal Lightman played wonderfully by Tim Roth. The Lightman Group investigates and finds the truth in situations by interpreting human micro expressions. Lie to Me has great acting with one of my favorite television concepts ever.

30 Rock
Season Premiere on NBC: Thursday, October 15th 9:30PM

Tina Fey’s marvelous creation: 30 Rock. Now, 30 Rock has gotten quite a many awards, including 22 primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2009 alone. That speaks for itself! If you haven’t seen every 30 Rock episode then you should go out and buy it right now. Practically perfect in every way, you will be laughing out loud every week.

Lost
Season Premiere on ABC: Early 2010

Lost is my absolute favorite show on television. I’m sad that it has to be here toward the bottom of the list but it stupidly doesn’t start until, as ABC says, “early 2010″. Yes I’m sad about it and yes I am sad that this will be its last season but I’m excited to get some answers. My years of devotion will be paid off and I can’t wait. Lost is such an amazing show and I’m sad to see it go but I foresee many great things coming from its creators Damon Lindelof, J.J. Abrams and Jeffrey Lieber.

Parenthood
Season Premiere on NBC: ???
Parenthood was supposed to premiere on September 23rd but got pushed back to sometime “mid-season”. The sole reason I am excited for this show is that two of its executive producers are Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. Now, not only do I love Ron Howard and everything he touches but both of these men were producers of the greatest, and my personal favorite television comedy ever… Arrested Development. I have high hopes for this show and I hope that it brings me more laughs that I can adore for ages to come. I’m eagerly crossing my fingers and my toes for this one.

Whew! What did I tell you! That is quite the list I know! It’s going to be quite the entertaining winter! Enjoy!

8 Favorite TV Shows:
1. Lost
2. Arrested Development
3. Flight of the Conchords
4. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
5. The Office
6. Fringe
7. House
8. Battlestar Galactica

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1. Slept In.
2. Washed and detailed mine and Nikki’s cars.
3. Got the tuxedos figured out for the wedding.
4. Watched some Battlestar Galactica.
5. Dinner at Iggy’s.
6. Cleaned my room.
7. Watched more Battlestar Galactica. Yep, we’re addicted.
8. Ate some of Phil’s homemade peppermint shake!

8 Things I Look Forward to:
1. Getting married to my beautiful fiance!
2. Honeymoon!
3. School to end.
4. Summer!
5. Money.
6. Finishing Battlestar Galactica.
7. Graduating.
8. Buying a house.

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Macaroni Grill
2. Bucca Di Beppo
3. Tucanos Brazilian Grill
4. Yapona
5. Red Mango
6. Thai Chili Gardens
7. Ruth’s Chris
8. P.F. Changs

8 Things On My Wish List:
1. Money.
2. Dog.
3. Motorcycle.
4. House.
5. New iMac.
6. Get in better shape.
7. Phil Hudson.
8. Write a screenplay/book.

8 Favorite Movies:
1. James Bond
2. Star Wars
3. Casablanca
4. The Man Who Knew Too Little
5. 300
6. The Godfather
7. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
8. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

1. Do you like bleu cheese? Ture!

2. Have you ever smoked heroin? Negativo.

3. Do you own a gun? Negativiivo. But my fiance does!

4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic’? None, I don’t like flavor.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Not so much.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? Mmm… deliciously good times with Payden in New York City.

7. Favorite Christmas song? Oooo, tough one! I don’t know. I love so many. I’ll say Mele Kalikimaka for now.

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Juice

9. Can you do push ups? Yes I can.

10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? Don’t have one yet. I know it will end up being my wedding ring though.

11. Favorite hobby? Snowboarding.

12. Do you have A.D.D.? Nope I don’t, I have A.D.H.D. Big difference!

13. What’s one trait that you hate about yourself? Hmm, I think my brains. They’re just too much for anyone to handle!

14. Middle name? Wayne

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. This class is boring. What am I going to do about my internship? And what in the world is Nikki giving me for my birthday!?

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, Coca-Cola, Orange Juice

17. Current worry right now? If I’m going to have a job after February.

18. Current hate right now? Annoying classmates that all have to ask me for help.

19. Favorite place to be? Relaxing with my lady friend.

21. How old are you? 23 on Wednesday! Crazy…

22. Name three people who will complete this? No clues.

23. Do you own slippers? Sure do, they smell delicious.

24. What color shirt are you wearing? Green.

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Heo no.

26. Can you whistle? Yesh.

27. Favorite color? Black and Blue

28. Would you be a pirate? Ture! So here’s a joke I came up with yesterday… What state do most pirates want to live in? Give up? Okay, Arghkansas. Hahaha.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Opera.

30. Favorite girl’s name? Peyton Tajma Hall

31. Favorite boy’s name? Wyatt Michael Hall

32. Last thing that made you laugh? Nikki’s answer to this question.

33. Best bed sheets as a child? Ninja Turtles!

34. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Broke my collar bone once.

35. Do you love where you live? I love it because its the closest to Nikki I can be.

36. How many TVs do you have in your house? Four.

37. Who is your loudest friend? Payden.

38. What is your favorite game to play? Gorsh, I don’t know.

39. Does someone have a crush on you? Nikki does.

40. What is your favorite book? Brotherhood of the Rose.

41. What is your favorite candy? Sour Patch Kids?

42. Favorite Sports Team? Utah Jazz

43. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Shleepy shleepy!

44. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Ugh, I don’t want to go to school today.