Pensamientos Acerca de Televisión

Devious Maids: "Pilot"

I wish I hated this show a lot more than I did. But once I got past the dubious concept behind it, I actually found myself liking it.
Granted, I liked it better when it was making fun of rich white people but still. I was surprised because I really wanted to hate it.

On the plus side, it was nice to see Judy Reyes of Scrubs working -- though I wish she had a better role than maid if for no other reason than the fact that you already see too many Hispanic women on TV playing maids. And my late sister the All My Children fan would have appreciated the fact that it also had a starring role for Susan Lucci even though her character was more benign than the one she played on All My Children.

On the down side, it doesn't even pretend to aspire to any type of social realism. And yes, I know some people would consider that a plus because producer Marc Cherry isn't exactly known for such work but still.

¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Judy Reyes!

Born November 5, 1967.

She played one of my favorite characters on the TV show Scrubs. She also played one of the most interesting characters on the otherwise dubious TV show Devious Maids. I am sure that she has been in other stuff as well but those are the main things I remember her from. However, I suspect I will have a lot more to remember her from in the future.

¡Bienvenidos, 2014!

Ms. Reyes is undoubtedly dressed all wrong for the current weather in Dallas but I would like to think that she is still the ideal candidate to welcome in the new year.

May the new year be more enjoyable for my readers -- and Ms. Reyes -- than the old year.

TV Quote of the Week

I always dream in Spanish.
--Judy Reyes, Scrubs, "My Identity Crisis"

TV Song of the Week: "Tango Dominican"

Judy Reyes of Scrubs fame has always been one of my favorite actresses and it doesn't hurt that she references my home state in this song. I hope you all enjoy it.