The show's set in Chicago which is cool, of course. Although there's a part in the second episode where they go to Woodfield Mall, but the mall that's shown on Trust Me is definitely not Woodfield. That bugged me. I don't know why. It's kinda ridiculous, isn't it. Like I've said before - I need therapy. Anyway, it stars Eric McCormack, Tom Cavanagh, and Monica Potter who work at an ad agency in Chicago.
You have to watch the show so you know what I'm talking about when I say, "Do Thumbthing" (which I intend to say a lot from now on.) LOL! Do Thumbthing. Hee hee. Yeah, it doesn't take much to amuse me.
Anyway, here's a little video from my lunch with Monica Potter today. She's very pretty and thin and I just love how real she was at lunch. She's a working mom just trying to keep it all together like most of us. (I don't know what happened to the video. It looked great when I edited it, but once I loaded it to YouTube, it started looking all funky and dark. I'm sorry about the poor quality.)
Me & Stephanie from Adventures in Babywearing. Stephanie is a total sweetheart and (small world) her cousin goes to my church!
Me & Beth Feldman from Role Mommy. Beth is the author of Peeing in Peace (is that a great title or what?!) and she's one of the amazing women I got to hang out with in L. A. this past October. Thanks for inviting me, Beth! It was so great to see you again!
MJ Tam and Jen Khatchatrian from Chicagonista, a website devoted to bringing you Chicago's hidden treasures from eats, plays, shopping, and events to family friendly activities both in the city and suburbs.
Me & Monica Potter. Yes, I know it's blurry. My flash didn't go off, but she was trying to get out the door, so I didn't want to hold her up by asking her to take another picture. Just squint your eyes and/or have a drink and it'll look clear.
And, just because I'm a dork who finds things like "contact lens solution in the bathroom" kinda funny, here's another picture. If you're ever at the Capital Grille in Chicago and you just need to clean your contact lenses immediately, never fear, the bathroom there is stocked with cleaning solution. In fact, while you're at it, grab a Q-Tip and clean out your ears, brush the lint off your shirt, and apply a fresh layer of hairspray. Oh, and just in case, there's a container of tampons too.
Now, what other blogger would be doofy enough to take a picture of this? That's me - always finding stupid things that amuse me and then sharing them with you. Aren't you glad you read this blog? :D
Oh, and I've got 3 TNT goody bags to give away too! Included is a TNT Trust Me tote bag (this is a nice sturdy one with a zipper!), a Trust Me T-shirt, a Trust Me notepad and a cast picture autographed by Monica Potter! Score! Leave me a comment here and I'll pick 3 winners on Monday night.
192 comments:
This sounds cool. I will have to watch the show.
What a great experience that must have been, meeting a star!! Happy viewing; I'll have to check it out.
Laura
Looks like you all had a nice time. You look great! That bathroom is stocked up, I have been to one place that had bathrooms with a cool set up like that. my old gym had deoderant and sometimes it was solid - i couldn't bring myself to use it. Ack! That is something you just don't share.
Carla Bryant
cbryant2@unl.edu
I can't wait to see the show. I have to admit, I think it's a little funny to have contact solution in a public restroom... I'm not sure I could use it if I needed to, but I would LOVE it if more bathrooms had a "just in case" container of tampons. Things always get so crazy when we are out, I can always remember the twins diapers & wipes but always forget to grab a darn tampon! Nothing like the toilet paper or paper towel liner hoping you make it without an accident!
Uhaul pregnancies....it will be the lastest fad! I'll be watching! Thanks
"TRUST ME" I want to win....
Oh my stars...I want that t-shirt......It is 6:00 AM where I am and I've been up since 9 AM on Friday because...well because I'm a dummy and I came to a conference in Miami and then I fell in the road because I was texting or tweeting one and then I broke my foot and then I missed my flight and then I spent the night laying in the floor of the Ft. Lauderdale Airport with my laptop surfing and hey, look, I'm one of the first to comment.....
a girl goes through all that, she deserves the loot...and that t-shirt is freakin' killer...
Very cool, Dawn. I always Trust You!
I have seen the previews for this show and thought that it is going to be a great one! I love Eric from Will and Grace! And I am a bag-a-holic!
Thanks!
I saw the previews to this show and thought it was going to be good. I love Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh. I think their going to work great together.
It looks like you had a great time at your luncheon. Take Care!
Debbie
I was already planning on watching Trust Me, but now I have to!
I hope you had a great lunch!
WOW That sounds like it may be a show I will have to check out. Glad you had a good time. Sure hope I win!!
I can't believe I'm the first one to comment--I must be the only dork who is up at the crack of dawn and wants to get her computer time in before the whole house goes berserk :) That show sounds really cool--I will have to watch that one. I am sort of a TV junkie so one more won't hurt, right?
pick me. pick me......pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee i love your blog. Jodie
Heh, I understand all too well the angst of having no TV time. We live in Germany and refuse to pay out our ears for 5 or 6 channels that show old movies and tv shows. My mother stocked our dvd collection with the entire Backyardigans series and gave us all the Disney movies and DVDs from my childhood. I'm not sure I would know what to do with myself if I watched real TV with adult plots.
(and I'd love to win some loot! :D)
You're no dork! You are just bringing valuable info to your readers...a public service announcement! ;)
I enjoy learning from your experiences and since I am a visual learner, I love the pics!
Thanks for heads up about the show.....i already tivo the Closer and since this comes on right after...i'll check it out!!
wow! That must have been a way cool lunch. Thanks for sharing!
Diana
Dawn, these are great photos! And we are more alike than I knew! I still watch Seinfeld and totally noticed the contact lens solution in the bathroom!!
Steph
I absolutely adore Eric McCormack!! I can't wait for the show--I've seen the previews and it looks pretty good. Lucky you to get to see it first!!!
Pick me, pick me!!
Wow! Totally cool! Looks like lots of fun. And thanks for adding another show to my schedule because of course now I'll HAVE to check it out! Thank goodness for DVR's!
Michele
Me, me, pick me. I'd love to have a "Trust Me" shirt or tote back.
Looks like you had a great time! I love new shows, so I will check it out.
Trust me!
I love totes.
Sandy
I love love love Eric Mc!! Ever since Will and Grace I have wanted to love that gay man haha... and i am so excited to see this new show!! and i would love that goody bag!! :)
Looks like a fun time was had!
I have seen the advertisements for the show, now I may just have to watch it. Hope you had a great time, Dawn!
I don't think I have ever been the first one to comment before on any blog. I will have to look for Trust Me and check it out.
I've seen the previews for Trust Me and it looks awesome! I'm definitely going to have to add it to my (very small) list of tv shows!
Dawn, you always make me smile and I am VERY GLAD I read your blog! I would love to win one of your goody bags. I miss Will McCormack. Will & Grace is one of my favorite shows!
Hi Dawn, Do you have a feed that picks the winner or do you pick them by the comment that is made? I would truly Love to win this, Trust Me. Kristine in Michigan.
For a stay at home mom(and mother of 6) you have done such exciting things with your life. You are an inspiration to all mothers. Okie Nana
Sounds like an awesome new show - I'll TiVo it and check it out (because I can never remember to watch TV shows in real time any more)
Nifty! Would love a goody bag.
What a cool day you had! Thanks for sharing it with us. I like shows on TNT so I am looking forward to checking this one out. BTW I like the photo from the bathroom. Next time I need to clean my ears I know where to go! lol
Looks like you had a lot of fun!
Sign me up for the giveaway! Not that I'll win anyway but hey...why not give it a try!
I only wish my own bathroom were that well-stocked. HA!
Comment :)
I have to win, I spent 10 years in the ad biz! :) love you, love your blog, love your giveaways!
Ok Dawn what are you trying to do to me?Dont you know i have a huge fear of change!I am simply not used to giveaways on your blog!!They are only suppose to be on your review blog lol..
But nonetheless sign me up for the giveaway please!Glad you had a nice time!
Of Course we TRUST YOU!... I'll be watching, and Dawn - You are pretty and thin too!!!!
Thanks
you're blog is always amusing! thanks for the bathroom pic!
Free stuff~~wheeeeeeeeeee!
I've seen commercials for the tv show and it looks funny.
Oh, I am so looking forward to watching this show.
Sounds like a great lunch! That bathroom is nicely stocked!
I'm starting to really envy your life! I'd love to win a bag :)
neato I want to win
Looks like a wonderful time was had by all. I have seen the previews and Trust Me I think it looks great! And as far as you calling yourself a dork all the time, Trust Me, I'm just an OLD dork!
oh! i'm jealous. i LOVE Monica Potter. I bet she was great to have lunch with! And also, i'm happy to know that you like the show. I was watching the previews and wasn't sure if i should plan to watch it. So now i'll have to. =)
Pick me! Pick me!
Wow now I am going to have to watch the show so I know Thumbthing...LOL that is so cool..
I can't wait for this show. Eric McCormack was on a radio show I listen to and he made the show sound great. I love TNT and some of their new shows, especially the Closer. I'd love the freebie!
I actually am looking forward to seeing this show. Sounds like you had a great time at your luncheon. I would love to win your goody bag.
Pick me! Pick me!
Wendy
stopsingingmom@gmail.com
I'll have to be sure and check out the show!
Love the stocked bathroom. How funny!!
I want it! I want it! No shame in begging...
I'd love to win a goody bag!
-Jill in MA
ohh im in need of a nice good bag i go thru them like crazy. I seen commericals of the show and cant wait to watch. PLease Please PLease pick me.You are soooo lucky to meet her wish i was you.....
cece from ny
I will have to watch Trust Me as you make it sound good. I love the bathroom at the grill! LOL
That show sounds good. I sounds like your lunch was great. How amazing that you get to hang out with such diverse and amazing women.
Cool! The Husband and I have wanted to watch that (b/c we like Tom Cavanagh in basically everything we've seen him in) but we missed the premiere. Hopefully we'll be able to catch up! Goodies are always fun!
(I would've taken a picture of the stuff in that bathroom too!)
it looks so cool!
I am gonna have to check the show out! It sounds like you had great fun!
I've seen the previews and thought it sounded like my kind of show. I'll have to be sure to dvr it! And I'm all about free t-shirts!
I'm always glad that I read your blog! I'll have to check out Trust Me.
I thought I'd give Trust me a look see anyway - before you're glowing (maybe it's only good cause it isn't nickelodian) review!
My husband and I are both from Las Vegas, and it totally bugs us when they misrepresent Vegas stuff in movies! They always have the casinos out of order or in the wrong part of town, like in Con Air when the plane is on the strip and then crashes into the hard rock guitar, even though the hard rock isn't even on the strip.
Monica Potter...the only thing I've seen her in is some movie about models. I'll have to check out her new show.
That is sooo awesome you got to meet her. I wanna meet celebrities!!!
I'm anxiously awaiting the premiere of this show. I thought it looked great too. I love TNT. Wow, what a great time you must have had. Awesome giveaway!
ooh, pick me. I've always liked Monica Potter.
Eric was on Regis and Kelly the other day and he made the show sound like something I'd like to watch. My question is: how did you manage to arrange dinner with a TV star!!
Oh, I read your "blog" in Good Housekeeping the other day. NICE!
PS...pick me!!
That looks like so much fun. I had to search her on IMDB and I loved her in Patch Adams.
I love just about every show on TNT.
Woo hoo! I want that! I want that!
I've been waiting for the premiere of this show. It sounds really good.
Donna in PA :)
Sounds like you had a blast. I have noticed that we moms need our breaks from our kids every now and then to keep our balance.
Anita in Indiana
How awesome is that...I love this station and about all of their shows.
Hope to win!
Heather in Indiana
I've seen the previews on Trust Me and I thought it looked like it would be a good show. And, btw, I really enjoy your blog.
I have seen the previews of the show and am looking forward to it. I would love to win!
Sounds like a great show! Will have to watch!
I have to admit that this got my attention because at work yesterday we had a group come in and do a motivational speech like thing called Trust me?...I'm going to have to check this show out!
I was thinking "Jan 26... I'll have to remember that" and then realized that the 26th is THIS Monday. What happened to January?
And ummm whenever I go to dinner at a fun place, I always (as do many of my friends) make a trip to the ladies room to check out what fun and funky things they have there. Now I can skip Capital Grille ;)
And I get really bugged when there are shows and movies "in" Chicago that have people doing things like driving along lower Wacker and then suddenly on 55 or driving on LSD south of the museum campus or whathaveyou. I'm all for accuracy!
It sounds like a great show. I will set it to record right now!
Trust Me is already set on my DVR to tape so I'll see what all the fuss is about. Thanks, Dawn
Bag with zipper, please.
Andi
How do you get invited to all these cool things? I'm so jealous. PICK ME!! I've seen a ton of previews of the show and it looks pretty cool
How fun! I will have to check out that show, I love the cast!
~Kathy Polak - TX
Would love to win a set :)
Cool experience! So I've got a SSO question...I'm totally in awe of your straightening up ability. I look at messes like that and pee my pants. I never learned how to clean an oven and I've lived in my house now for 5 years. It looks like a set for a strange inorganic planet in a cheap sci-fi movie. How do you clean your oven?
Thanks! Becky
I actually have "Trust Me" already programmed into my TIVO. My husband and I watch "Leverage" (love it!) on TNT as well and we saw the previews for this show. It looks like it's going to be great!!
Sounds like a fun time! I'll have to watch the show. We can always use another tote at our house!
Jill W.
When is the show debuting? Sounds like you had a good time at the luncheon.
Already had it in my DVR before your review....now I am excited!!
Very cool! Sounds like you had a very nice time.
I'll have to check that show out.
Cristin
I can't tell you how many times I went to the restroom and wished I had contact solution with me! That's a great service having all that stuff there :)
Trust Me... I'm a doctor!
Seriously though, if you think the new show is anywhere near Seinfled league it must be good!
Wow, you met all kinds of neat people! TRUST ME, I love Tom Cavanaugh, ever since he starred in ED. I'd love to win the TNT tote bag and other goodies, and can't wait to check out this new show.
Is it wrong that I would have slipped one of those tampons in my purse????
i love free stuff!!!
I'm not much of a tv watcher either. I'd have to look up from laptop and that's apparently not going to happen!
I don't have cable but I look forward to hearing more about this show! It sounds like you had a good time! Your photos cracked me up!
wow, I was at work Friday, fighting idiots. You day looks better than mine was
I haven't seen the show, but may watch now. cool.
I've always enjoyed Monica Potter in movies but hadn't heard about this one. Marked my calendar so I don't forget. Please enter me in the contest! Thanks! Sandra IN ABQ*
YAY for grownup TV. I'll have to Tivo it and wait for the kids to go to school.
I'd love to win! pick me Mr. Random Generator!
I have seen some promo's for this show and couldn't remember what day or channel it was going to be on! Glad you had fun and I will be sure to tune in on Monday!
I would love to walk into a bathroom that had things stocked like that. Especially tampons! I usually have one in my purse.. unless I actually need one that is.
Looking forwatrd to checking out the show...
Linda
Sounds like it was a great time!
I'm always looking for grown-up shows to watch, so I'll have to check this one out...esp since it has Tom Cavanaugh in it! My husband and I both really enjoy his work. Thanks for telling about it! :)
Looks too cool and makes me wish I still had cable to watch the show. :)
I've seen the trailers for this show and I'm SO excited to see it! I'm a huge fan of Eric McCormack so that makes it a "must see" in my book!
Sounds like a cool show, can't wait to see it!
There is something wrong with my brain that as soon as I meet someone off tv I cry. LOL
I'd love the goody bag.
I love Tom Cavanaugh! I'm excited he's back on TV.
One of these times I'm going to win one of your give aways.....
Cool that you got to meet Monica. I know what you mean about it bugging you that they used a different mall.
The show sounds good, I will watch for it! And the pictures are great, thanks for sharing them!
I'll have to check out the show. Not much in to tv myself!
I love Monica Potter...she was so great in Head Over Heels, and Along Came a Spider...and Patch Adams. :) I'm such a movie dork. Oh well! Thanks for sharing your blog about meeting her for lunch. Can't wait to check out the new show!
Katie
sklay723@comcast.net
That sounds like so much fun!
I wanted to hear more about what the show is actually about! I guess I'll have to Google it or something. :)
Hey, count me in! I think I'll check out the show!
dawn in Michigan
The show sounds great!
Ok... I might watch 'Trust Me' but it better not be on the same time as cbs's 'Worst Week'. That show is my favorite Comedy show.
And Dawn, you just look terrific !
Pick me for the goodie bag things. I would love to win!
Donna B - Indiana
Aww, Dawn! You are so cool, meeting all these famous people all the time and yet still having time to clean the boys' room! :-)
Trust me, I should win :)
Your life is so neat! I am the polar opposite so I hope I win the goody bag! :)
Hi Dawn.... love your blog. I'm from the Chicago area as well..... just wanted to say hi.:)
If you get a chance, come visit my blog and vent away on 5 things that bug you about your spouse. Everyone's welcome. :)
Jackie
That is so cool! I love the character she played in Head Over Heels. She reminds me of a blonde Julia Roberts. I'll have to check out the new show.
~K
What a fun lunch. I have been watching the previews for this show and can't wait to check it out.
Looks like you had a fun time!
I am glad you get to have all these experiences. If there's anyone who deserves it its YOU! I would love to win something!
Put my name in the pot please. I've been looking foreward to watching the show.
Thank God for TIVO!!
SPepper22
oh yay! i LOVE LOVE LOVE tnt, and will definately check out that show now! thanks!
Sounds like a great show - how fun.
Ali/IL
What a fun day!! Now I need to remember to record the show.
Look at you living the life of an author! Soon people will be asking you for a picture as you go out the door, hehe.
Count me in on the giveaway! I never win anything but it's fun to enter!
Hi Dawn... sounds like you had a fun time. I will have to check out the show. Jenny F.
How cool are you! That show does look good. I need to see if it fits in my DVR schedule.
TRUST ME..I really want to win !!!
What a fun time! I have been hearing ads for this show and it has caught my interest! So cool to have these to give away!
I miss Chicago and the Chicagoland area (we moved 6 months ago). I'll give the show a try...maybe it can be my Chicago fix.
I LOVE Monica Potter! A Cool Dry Place is one of my favorite movies. I will take a look at the show, sounds interesting.
Way cool!! I love that you check out the bathrooms!! Will definately be checking out the show!
Sounds funny or "thumbthing". I'm looking forward to seeing the show.
Looks like you had a great time.
I've been planning to watch the show, as I've "hearted" Tom C. since his days on "Ed." Used to love that show. :)
I would love this...trust me.
Sounds great! What time will the show air on 1/26?
Sue
I can't wait to see this show.
I like Tom & Eric
I'll have to be sure to tune in and watch a little tv myself!! thanks! love your blog!
I'm in for the TNT bag giveaway..
Oh, oh, pick me, pick me. I can really use a goody bag. Trust me!
I LOVE Tom Cavanagh!!! He's my fave!
Can't wait for the show!
~ Misty
Sounds like a great show!
Looks like your having lots of fun! Pick me pick me!
I'm looking forward to this show -- I'm a big fan of The Closer ---
Very cool story, video and pics!!! I love Monica Potter! She was so cute in the movie with Freddie Prinze Jr!!
Sign me up, please. I came via Stephanie's tweet/blog!
That looks like you had a great time! I love Monica Potter.
Looks like you had lots of fun!
You are one lucky gal! Sounds like a great show! Thanks!
Pick me! I love Tom Cavanagh! How exciting to meet Monica, you are very lucky. Live life to the fullest!!!
When you first twittered that this was up i couldnt find it .. then i forgot about it .. so i was glad once i had a chance to check again that it wasnt over .. so with all that said .. Pick me pick me LOL
@jennhoop
PICK ME :) that is way too cool!
I'm pumped to see this show! Thanks for the giveaway!
I can't wait for the show! It's already set to record on my DVR!!!!
I can't wait to watch this show. My DH & I have been counting down the days ever since we saw the first preview.
I need to watch this show. I loved Will & Grace so it will be interesting to see "Will" in a totally different role.
Sounds like you had fun. The totes look awesome.
Sounds like a cool show, I'll have to tune in (or at least DVR it!).
Thanks!
Cheryl
I would love to have this!! I loved Monica's performance in ConAir with Nicolas Cage!
Very cool that you got to meet her! I have seen ads for that show and it looked interesting, I will check it out for sure now based on your review! Thanks! Deb
I have a reminder set to watch Trust Me....I love all three stars fo the show, so I hope the writing is great!
Thats so cool you got to meet her! And LOL at the stuff in the bathroom!! haha!
Luv ur blog!
I saw the ads for that show and it's the kind of show that makes me wish I had TV again. That bathroom is better stocked than mine is.
The kiddos' birthday cakes looked great.
I love your blog and you are so beautiful...I am Stephanie's mom. Your 6 children are delightful! Steph was telling me all about the great time she had. I look forward to playing catch up at reading and getting to know you better.
This looks great!
Sweeet! I love Tom Cavanagh from the other show he used to have on "Ed". I'll have to check out his new show!
I understand the misrepresentation in movies. My husband grew up in Elizabethtown, KY, so when the Elizabethtown movie came out, of course we had to see it. It portrayed Elizabathetown as a little hick town, and it is definitely not.
Then, let us not forget that on his way to Elizabethtown from the Louisville airport, they have him going through tunnels that he deinitely wouldn't have traveled through (wrong interstate), but it was really bad when he went by what we call The Castle, which is impossible without being completely and utterly stupid. I guess they have to use some artistic license, but let's make it work a little.
Ah, want an experience lunching with MP! I believe she was in Boston Legal, too? How cool. I would love to win the swag!
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What a fun contest! I hope I win!
It sounds like you had fun... I don't have cable so I won't get to watch the show, so tell me about the thumbthing.
Dede
I am looking forward to seeing this show - it looks really good on the previews anyway!
How FUN for you ladies!!!! Yay!!! :D
I'm here, entering my name. I never win anything... but I'm no quitter. :)
I'm not trying to enter twice, just having internet problems.
I hope I'm not too late to put my name in the drawing.
Kathy,
Alabama
Great!
You look great! Please everyone, watch Life on Mars, back 1/28 Wednesday nights at 10:00PM. Great show, with Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, and the very handsome Jason O'Mara, who was actually on Trust Me last night(he died). My new favorite show! Although my last favorite show was a little more recent than Seinfeld. Hah!
Sounds like it was fun! : )
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
Looks like fun! I can always use another t-shirt and tote bag!!
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