We put up with so much, don't we?

In this case I'm speaking of how we put up with establishments that give so-so service but we keep going because it's the closest place or it's cheapest place or we really like somebody who works there.

But don't you just wish they would get it together?

That's why I love Bravo's Tabatha's Salon Takeover.

If you've been watching Bravo's "Flipping Out" this season, you know there has been a lot of turnover in Jeff Lewis' design business and also in his life.

Around the middle of the season, Jeff believed he had discovered that his longtime best friend and business partner Ryan Brown had been stealing business from him. Jeff eventually confronted Ryan (he denied any wrongdoing) and the two ended their professional relationship.

Tuesday night's reunion show was our chance to see if any of those fences had been mended since the taping of the season finale (which showed Jeff attending -- and paying for -- a birthday party for Ryan's daughter).

Sadly, fences were not only unmended, they were essentially trampled and set afire Tuesday night.

Comedian Kathy Griffin, the two-time Emmy-winning star of Bravo's "My Life on the D-List," was scheduled to do a show at the DPAC back in April, but had to cancel due to illness. That canceled show was rescheduled for this Friday, October 16.

We talked to Kathy back in April about her upcoming trip to Durham. She had some very nice things to say about Clay Aiken, and also some warnings about anyone foolish enough to try to bring kids to what she described as "an adults-only evening of swearing and general negativity."

So get a babysitter and enjoy the off-color-term-for-part-of-the-male-anatomy jokes. 

The third season of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" debuts tonight, but since Triangle cable viewers didn't have Bravo during MDL's first two seasons, the show can be a new and somewhat horrifying experience. At least to start with.

In the first five minutes of the season premiere, I had decided that I despise the show's three soulless stars, and that there was no way I could even finish the episode. But once I had my gag reflex under control and my eyes stopped hurting from all that rolling, two funny things happened: First, I became mesmerized by Chad's phenomenally intimidating hair. Second, I found myself actually liking this show about three hipster real estate agents in Beverly Hills.

There's no mistaking that they are all (L-R above: Madison, Josh, and Chad) impossibly and infuriatingly smug. But these self-assured little a-holes are also very good at what they do -- which is making gobs of money off high-end California real estate. And doing it with style. 

Bravo has just announced nationwide casting calls for the new season of their hit show, "Top Chef."

The closest location to us is Washington, DC, which isn't far at all. We've got so many great chefs and aspiring chefs in the triangle, surely someone here will try out for the show. (If you do, let us know!!!). 

The Washington casting call is November 4 at  Occidental Grill & Seafood at the Willard InterContinental Hotel.

Here's the full information from Bravo.

Good luck, chefs!

I think I'm losing my thirst for the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and I'm not exactly sure why.

I even forgot to watch it last week.

I can't quite figure out why: Is it the relentless pettiness toward Kim? Their ridiculous posing as the
elite of Atlanta? Overexposure?

Not sure. But it might be encapsulated in the fashion line face-off between Sheree and Lisa.

The funniest thing I've seen in late night (or even semi-late night) recently comes from where you might least expect: Jimmy Fallon.

I complain all the time that SNL has never spoofed Bravo's "Real Housewives" series, opting instead to repeat stale oldies like "MacGruber." Each "Housewives" city has its own flavor, and the ridiculous women featured make the shows a fertile ground for mocking. Well, SNL shouldn't even bother now. While I love the Bonnie Hunt/Niecy Nash take on Atlanta's Kim & NeNe, Jimmy Fallon has come up with a spoof that should put all others to rest.

Behold the "Real Housewives of Late Night."

Biggest Loser (8pm, NBC) - Tonight is the season premiere and three of the sixteen folks on the show are from NC (Antoine Dove, Daniel Wright, and Tracey Yukich). They'll be working to lose weight and get back on the healthy track, and we'll be recapping the show, so check back with us tomorrow!

Big Brother 11 (9pm, CBS) - It's finally over! Jordan Lloyd (right) and Kevin compete for HoH and the winner gets to evict one person from the house. Then jury members question the final two and select a winner. Of course we're hoping Jordan, from Matthews, N.C., wins it all, but even if she doesn't, she's done amazingly well. Good job, Jordan.

Shaq Vs. (9pm, ABC) - Shaq takes on Olympic swimming machine Michael Phelps. Phelps will be heavily handicapped to give Shaq a prayer.

The Jay Leno Show (10pm, NBC) - Jay has Michael Moore, Tom Cruise, and Cameron Diaz.

Flipping Out (10pm, Bravo) - Jeff falls ill and accuses Zoila of poisoning him, so Jenni has to take over for him on job sites.

90210 (8pm, The CW) - Second season premiere has Annie still coping with the aftermath of her accident from last season. 

Melrose Place (9pm, The CW) - This much-anticipated remake of the legendary 90s soap is an homage to its predecessor, but it's also a bit more sophisticated. The writers will instill a sense of "anything can happen," so don't get too attached to any of the characters. There's a death in the first ten minutes of the premiere, and the rest of the season will revolve around solving the murder. Check back here on Wednesday for a recap.

Shaq vs. (9pm, ABC) - Tonight, Shaq puts on the gloves to fight Oscar De La Hoya. There will have to be some major restrictions on this fight to keep even an untrained Shaq from killing De La Hoya, since Shaq is more than a foot taller and twice the weight of the champion boxer.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - Season two premieres tonight. Adam Arkin and Henry Rollins join the cast.

Flipping Out (10pm, Bravo) - Jeff hires a convict to replace weepy Rachel, who mercifully quit last week, saving Jeff the trouble of firing her behind. Why did he hire the ex-con? From viewing the previews I will venture that it was because he is pretty. It doesn't exactly work out.

Big Brother (8pm, CBS) - We could be singing "Happy Trails" to Matthews, N.C.'s own Jordan Lloyd tonight. She's up for eviction and things are looking dicey for her. Tune in tonight to see how America votes.

Ace of Cakes (10pm, TLC) - A bride and groom both order surprise cakes for each other on the day of their wedding rehearsal. It's a win-win for rehearsal guests. Also, Elena makes a cake shaped like a human torso for a medical grad student.

Real Housewives of Atlanta (10pm, Bravo) - Kim gets a new nanny, hopefully one who won't tell Kim's children that they are going to hell. Then she tries to make amends with Lisa (next up - peace in the Middle East). NeNe goes full diva directing a RHoA photo shoot, and Kandi cancels her engagement party because of a family tragedy (please don't be Uncle Bebow!).