Mondays, 8 p.m., KSL Ch. 5
What happened?
Three teams remained as they raced for the final clue, a map found in the Library of Congress that when printed correctly on an old printing press would reveal the treasure. As the three worked toward the treasure of gold in a secret chamber, we were slapped with the dreaded ". . . to be continued." Curses!
What were they thinking?
When the Southie Boys from Boston say they're not as bright as the next guys, they mean it! They were in the Library of Congress looking for a book as if they had never set foot in such a building before.
Best whine & cheese moment
Actually, there was no time to whine or express a heartfelt emotion last week. These teams were too busy racing toward the treasure for Monday night's finale, dammit!
Who should get booted
The Southie Boys and Geniuses, including Sam Khurana, left, are the most empty-headed of the three teams. This is Air Force's contest to lose.
America's Got Talent
Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8 p.m., KSL Ch. 5
What happened?
Finally, Americans got their say - no more peeved Piers, bland Brandy or hunky Hasselhoff. And the winner was . . . a cute 12-year-old singer with amazing pipes, Bianca Ryan, left, who pretty much fell apart when the decision was announced. She needed her mommy!
What were they thinking!
Why would the Miller Brothers defy peevish Piers and continue their singing/harmonica act when the older brother can't sing? He can play the guitar, which seems like a better plan when a million bucks is on the line.
Best whine & cheese moment
Ouch. Piers called one half of the Quick Change act "hilariously arrogant" while the arrogant one accused the crusty judge of "belittling" people. Piers is more like Simon Cowell than Simon Cowell.
Who should get booted
How did that little yodeler make the final three? Most of the time she sang in a thin, scratchy voice that was even more painful than her caterwauling yodel. In the end, voters, you made the right call.
So You Think You Can Dance
Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m., KSTU Ch. 13
What happened?
The season ended with members of the Top 20 performing routines picked by the judges. Benji was crowned America's Favorite Dancer. The finale wasn't quite as pointless as "American Idol's," but I was grateful for TiVo's fabulous fast-forwarding ability.
What were they thinking!
Heidi didn't deserve to be booted first. She was the strongest female competitor and definitely the most improved. But watching her and her cousin, Benji, left, take on the tango one more time was fabulous.
Best whine & cheese moment
Benji's montage showed him bursting into tears several times. When he was announced as the winner, his face crumpled and tears flowed - a familiar sight for his fellow Mormons attending testimony meetings.
Who should get booted
Donyelle didn't deserve a place in the final four dancers. She didn't have the versatility, strength or grace of Allison. Benji, on the other hand, channeled Fred Astaire (I swear he never touches the ground) and definitely deserved the win.
Contributors: Vince Horiuchi, Anne Wilson and Sheena McFarland
