BONES: Emily Deschanel Teases the Return of Max
May 19, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, Bones
As you might have guessed, tonight’s season finale of BONES is jam-packed. But one thing we haven’t talked about yet is the return of one of my favorite recurring characters — Brennan’s dad, Max (played by Ryan O’Neal).
When I caught up with Emily Deschanel (Brennan) before the Paley Center panel honoring her series, we talked about Max’s reappearance and whether Brennan’s dad might impact her relationship with Booth…
THE SECRET CIRCLE From The CW – First Look
May 19, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under The Secret Circle
Fans of L.J. Smith’s books will love the new Thursday night lineup on The CW. Not only will THE VAMPIRE DIARIES –which was based off of Smith’s book series — be returning for a third season, but the network has just picked up THE SECRET CIRCLE. And yep, Smith wrote the book series that TSC is based on, too.
Keep reading for an official description of the series, a few pictures from the pilot, a promo and a couple of clips!
“Cassie Blake was a happy, normal teenage girl – until her mother Amelia dies in what appears to be a tragic accidental fire. Orphaned and deeply saddened, Cassie moves in with her warm and loving grandmother Jane in the beautiful small town of Chance Harbor, Washington – the town her mother left so many years before – where the residents seem to know more about Cassie than she does about herself. As Cassie gets to know her high school classmates, including sweet-natured Diana and her handsome boyfriend Adam, brooding loner Nick, mean-girl Faye and her sidekick Melissa, strange and frightening things begin to happen.
HART OF DIXIE from The CW – First Look
May 19, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Hart of Dixie
Rachel Bilson is teaming up with her former THE O.C. producers for her latest project — the new The CW series, HART OF DIXIE! Keep reading for an official description of the show, a few pictures from the pilot, a promo and a clip…
“Fast-talking New Yorker and brand new doctor Zoe Hart has it all figured out – after graduating top of her class from medical school, she’ll follow in her father’s footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. But when her dreams fall apart, Zoe decides to accept an offer from a stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, to work with him at his small practice in Bluebell, Alabama. Zoe arrives in this small Gulf Coast town only to find that Harley has passed away and left his half of the medical practice to her in his will. She quickly finds that Southern hospitality isn’t always so hospitable – the other doctor in town, Brick Breeland, is less than pleased to be sharing the practice with this young outsider, and his daughter, Lemon, is a Southern belle whose sweet disposition turns sour when she meets Zoe.
RINGER From The CW – First Look
May 19, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, Ringer
The CW is bringing Sarah Michelle Gellar (and Kristoffer Polaha and Nestor Carbonell!) back to our televisions with the new series, RINGER. Keep reading for an official description of the series, a few pictures from the pilot, a promo and a couple of clips!
“Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as a woman who, after witnessing a murder, goes on the run, hiding out by assuming the life of her wealthy identical twin sister – only to learn that her sister’s seemingly idyllic life is just as complicated and dangerous as the one she’s trying to leave behind.
The CW Announces Their 2011-2012 Schedule
May 19, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, The CW
A Young Adult book series about witches, Rachel Bilson as a doctor and the return of former BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star Sarah Michelle Gellar to television…The CW has us intrigued with their new shows for 2011-2012.
Check out where they — and all your returning favorite CW shows — landed on the schedule!
Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, May 19, 2011
May 19, 2011 by Haylee Fisher
Filed under #1 featured, Tonight's TV Spotlight
Pretty much every show that didn’t air its season finale last week airs it this week, so you know it’s going to be a jam-packed night of great TV.
What to watch, you ask? Read on!
American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“1 of 3 Voted Off”
Tune in to find out which two finalists will compete in the season finale after America’s vote is revealed live. Performances by include Italian trio Il Volo, Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent.
The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS | Season Finale
“The Roommate Transmogrification”
When Bernadette receives her Ph.D., the guys take joy in reminding an emasculated Wolowitz that he is the only one in their group who isn’t a doctor. Meanwhile, Koothrappali becomes Sheldon’s new roommate after hearing Leonard and Priya engaging in a “Star Trek” bedroom fantasy.
Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS | Season Finale
“The Last of the Red Hat Lovers”
Russell books a cruise that he thinks is filled with “red hot” ladies but instead it’s filled with ladies from the Red Hat society. Meanwhile, Timmy tries to help Jeff and Audrey settle an argument.
SO MUCH MORE. Keep reading…
MODERN FAMILY Recap: ‘See You Next Fall’
May 19, 2011 by Haylee Fisher
Filed under Modern Family
I’m gonna come out and say it – not only do I think that was the most physical comedy from any episode of MODERN FAMILY I’ve ever seen but I think it was the best use of physical comedy from any episode of MODERN FAMILY I’ve ever seen! I also loved that the families interacted organically with each other. And there was reason; they weren’t just thrown there for the sake of being thrown together — they were going to Alex’s middle school graduation. But of course there were bumps along the road.
The first pratfall of the night occurred when Cameron fell into Lily’s blow-up ducky pool. Honestly, I don’t know what he was doing besides walking that made him fall in, but it was a great way to start the show. And of course, Lily had no reaction at all about it. She’s my favorite – all this crazy can be going on around her and she just sits there, stone-faced. Later, at Jay and Gloria’s house he walks into the sliding glass door and then takes the screen door with him as he goes. Did anyone else catch how quite concerned Gloria and Phil were when he did that while the Jay, Claire and Mitchell howled with laughter? Sorry, I’m with the Pritchetts on this one – it was hilarious.
BONES: Michaela Conlin Reveals She Was ‘So Nervous’ About Giving Birth On-Screen
May 19, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, Bones
While Booth and Brennan are off solving a crime in Thursday’s season finale of BONES, Angela will be doing something a little more important — she’s finally delivering her baby!
I talked with Michaela Conlin (Angela) about the experience of giving birth on-screen and whether she was happy with the gender and name of the little bundle of joy…
AMERICAN IDOL: Final Three Perform
May 18, 2011 by Sarah Curtis
Filed under #1 featured, American Idol, American Idol Recap
Hey, AMERICAN IDOL fans! Here we are with the final three, Haley, Lauren and Scotty! In this week of the competition, the contestants sang three times: the first song self-chosen, the second song chosen by coach Jimmy, and the third and final performance of the night chosen by the judges.
I remember an American Masters interview about the Troubadour, and David Crosby said that the true test of a songwriter is the second album. The first record a person makes is the culmination of years of journal writing and inspiration and love poured out. But the second album is the true test — does a singer/songwriter have what it takes?
TOP CHEF MASTERS Preview
May 18, 2011 by Haylee Fisher
Filed under Top Chef Masters
In tonight’s TOP CHEF: MASTERS Quickfire Challenge, the chefs actually aren’t going to be cooking anything at all! Instead, they have to identify five mystery ingredients using only one of the five senses – taste. Eek!
In the Elimination Challenge, they will be helping a man propose to his girlfriend by cooking a six-course meal that represents various stages in their relationship. Aww!
Check out some preview clips below! I’m warning you, though, there is a bit of blood in the second one when Chef Mary Sue Milliken cuts off the tip of her thumb. Eww!
BONES: David Boreanaz Talks Going Undercover and the Final Scene of Season 6
May 18, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, Bones
In Thursday’s season finale of BONES, Booth and Brennan’s investigation into a death at a bowling alley leads the duo to go undercover in order to solve the case. And while the plan was initially to have series star David Boreanaz (Booth) be fitted with prosthetics to age his character for the undercover assignment, time constraints led them to go in a different direction.
I talked with Boreanaz before the Paley Center panel honoring the show about how the new undercover persona came to be and whether that Twitter picture of the setup of the last scene of the season was as spoilery as fans may think it was…
2 BROKE GIRLS from CBS – First Look
May 18, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under 2 Broke Girls, CBS, TV News
A television series about two girls whose goal involves cupcakes? Yum.
Keep reading for an official description of 2 BROKE GIRLS, a promo shot and a picture from the pilot!
“2 BROKE GIRLS is a comedy about two young women who are down on their luck waitressing at a greasy spoon diner who strike up an unexpected friendship in the hopes of launching a successful cupcake business — if they can raise the cash. Kat Dennings plays the sassy, street-smart Max, and Beth Behrs plays the former uptown trust fund princess, Caroline.”
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UNFORGETTABLE from CBS – First Look
May 18, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under CBS, TV News, Unforgettable
Poppy Montgomery is returning to CBS!
The former WITHOUT A TRACE star takes the lead in a new CBS procedural, UNFORGETTABLE, which will air Tuesdays at 10 PM.
Keep reading for an official description of the series and a few pictures from the pilot!
“UNFORGETTABLE stars Poppy Montgomery in a drama about an enigmatic former detective with a rare condition that makes her able to recall every place, every conversation, every moment of joy and every heartbreak in her life. Carrie Wells (Montgomery) works with NYPD Det. Mike Costello (Michael Gaston).”
HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN from CBS – First Look
May 18, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under How to be a Gentleman, TV News
The new CBS comedy HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN has scored the coveted post-THE BIG BANG THEORY slot, Thursdays at 8:30 PM. But, um, what exactly is the show about?
Keep reading for an official description of the series, a promotional clip, a promo picture and a shot from the pilot!
“HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN is a comedy about the unlikely friendship between a traditional, uptight columnist and an unrefined personal trainer.
A GIFTED MAN from CBS – First Look
May 18, 2011 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under A Gifted Man, CBS, TV News
The new CBS series, A GIFTED MAN, is aiming to bring back the science-fiction/supernatural element to the network’s Friday at 8 PM slot.
Keep reading for an official description of the series and a few pictures from the pilot!
“A GIFTED MAN is a drama starring Patrick Wilson as Michael Holt, a charismatic, ultra-motivated surgeon whose life changes forever when his deceased ex-wife begins teaching him the meaning of life from the ‘hereafter.’”
