"The Franchise" offers a never before seen look at the San Francisco Giants

Showtime's "The Franchise" Tues. 10pm

Whether you are a baseball fan or not, Showtime’s series “The Franchise” is one you won’t want to miss. This documentary shows us an up close and personal look into the lives of the players and families of the San Francisco Giants. Chronicling the 2011 season, we see the professional and personal ups and downs of the defending World Champions.

In the season opener, we are introduced to a cast of characters like Brian “Fear the Beard” Wilson, Pablo “Kung Fu Panda” Sandoval, Aubrey “Huff Daddy” Huff and Timothy “The Freak” Lincecum, to name a few. The team, plagued by injury, availed Ryan Vogelsort  the opportunity to come back up to the big league. Bouncing back and forth from the minors to the majors for the last decade, his story is a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the game.

The Franchise will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings. There is not one episode that hasn’t caused me to shed a tear, none so much as the first episode. It shows us touching look at the Bryan Stow incident, his progress after the attack and the effect it has had on the players.

A visit with Bryan and his family from pitcher Jeremy Affeldt, father of two small children himself, inspired a speech regarding the Dodger Giants rivalry he delivered at the game that same evening. With both teams on the field, Jeremy addressed the crowd.

“We thank you for your love that you have shown them and your kindness both Dodgers and Giants fans. We appreciate you. And I don’t think I need to tell you guys about the Giants Dodgers rivalry, its one of the most storied rivalries in the history of the game. But when the last out is made, that rivalry ends on the field.”

Needless to say, this show is not just about baseball. 

Oh, Charlie...

I'm pretty sure if Gary Busey and Britney Spears had a baby, it would be Charlie Sheen.

This guy is out of his head; with occasional moments of clarity. It is sad to watch, but human nature prevents me from turning my head. Like a runaway train, Charlie is barreling down the tracks of insanity, no sign of slowing down. I am just waiting for the point of impact, when Charlie's crazy train plows into some unsuspecting victim in a fiery crash that is sure to yield no survivors.

But, like any good Hollywood movie, I hoping to see some hero come out of nowhere to pump the brakes before anyone gets hurt.

It's a boy!

Proud parents Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman showed off their newborn baby boy, Skylar Morrison, Wednesday via twitter.

Grab a tissue...

I came across this today and felt compelled to share.

What would you do?...you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line,

there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made

the same choice?

2011 SAG Awards

Kim Kardashian in Marchesa

I have to admit, I am not a fan of awards shows. I am, however, a fan of the red carpet and the gowns the stars are wearing.

Some are great and some are great material. A prime example of this is Kim Kardashian and her Marchesa gown. As beautiful as she is with her choice of color, hairstyle and toned down make up, I cannot get over her jewel encrusted boob. Had that bedazzling been omitted, I think this would have been a home run.