Television is never about just one or two characters; it is about the ensemble they work amongst to bring the stories to life each week and to give their fictional worlds a depth in their reality. Recognizing that an established law firm like Pearson Hardman in SUITS would not have a rotating staff of young attorneys, the show brought on as a recurring actor, Max Topplin, who plays the long-suffering, yet hilarious new associate Harold. During a recent visit to the Toronto-based set of SUITS, Max described who Harold is and how he fits into the Pearson Hardman hierarchy. [Read more…]
Archives for June 2012
On TV Tonight: Thursday June 21, 2012
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night | NBA Countdown | NBA Finals Game 5: Thunder at Heat | |||
CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | 2 Broke GIrls (R) | Person of Interest (R) | The Mentalist (R) | ||
CW | Breaking Pointe | The Vampire Diaries (R) | ||||
FOX | Take Me Out | The Choice | ||||
NBC | Justin Bieber: All Around the World | Saving Hope | Rock Center with Brian Williams | |||
MISC | Indoors Out (DIY) | Men at Work (TBS) Kathy (Bravo) Snooki & JWoww (MTV) Wilfred (10:30PM, FX) | ||||
USA | Burn Notice | Suits |
How is Manny Going to React to Gloria’s Unexpected Surprise?! MODERN FAMILY Star Rico Rodriguez Offers Up His Two Cents
Just how dedicated is theTVaddict.com when it comes to bringing our readers closer to some of the biggest events television has to offer? So much so that we risked life, limb, and the possibility of future hearing loss by braving a horde of screaming Justin Bieber fans in an effort to snag some exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the 2012 MMVAs. Videos like this one, featuring MODERN FAMILY star Rico Rodriguez, who offers up his take on how Manny might react to Gloria’s unexpected surprise, the potential of a Manny spin-off and where on earth he gets his swagger from! [Read more…]
Morning Static: GAME OF THRONES, STAR TREK, NEWSROOM & More!
• Vote Stark! GAME OF THRONES attack ads.
• STAR TREK TNG: Jonathan Frakes light years past ‘Farpoint.’
• The Animated Life of Seth MacFarlane… From FAMILY GUY to TED.
• Let Sorkin Be Sorkin, NEWSROOM Bingo!
• Somebody Woke Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed, NBC prepares to replace Ann Curry on TODAY.
• Gone But Not Forgotten, UNFORGETTABLE may return to CBS next summer.
The Art of the Press Release: CBS ‘Announces’ DANCING ON THE STARS
Continuing our penchant for highlighting press releases that cut through the clutter comes the latest not-quite-serious-laugh-out-loud gem from CBS in its continued effort to publicly shame ABC for its recent airing of THE GLASS HOUSE. A reality style competition series that the Tiffany Network has accused of borrowing a little to freely from its own summer skein BIG BROTHER. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
Colin Cunningham Takes Us Inside the Mind of FALLING SKIES’ Morally Ambiguous John Pope
The key to success to a great television show is creating a villain that you love to hate. In the case of FALLING SKIES, it has provided us with the aliens and John Pope. But the interesting thing about Pope is we are never really sure he is a villain. He may not always play nice or fair with his fellow survivors, but he is just as passionate in his hatred of the aliens. It’s kind of plays in to the old adage, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” To help illuminate how Pope really sees himself in the fight against the aliens and his relationship with the rest of mankind, star Colin Cunningham provided his insight into the murky and conflicted mind of John Pope. [Read more…]
Emmy Nominations Made Easy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
With the June 28th deadline to return Emmy nominee ballots fast approaching, many of your favorite television web sites have begun to make their case for a handful of worthy 2012 nominees. Not to be outdone, we here at theTVaddict.com have decided — as we are wont to do — to take things one step further. Which is to say, in a completely altruistic effort to simplify things for the voting body that is the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, your friendly neighborhood TV Addict has decided to save those lucky enough to call themselves “Emmy Voters” from countless hours spent needlessly scrolling through a seemingly never ending PDF of worthy performers by presenting our “Emmy Nominations Made Easy!” With today’s focus being on our picks for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Wednesday June 20, 2012
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | The Middle (R) | Suburgatory (R) | Modern Family (R) | Duets | ||
CBS | Dogs in the City | Criminal Minds (R) | CSI (R) | |||
CW | America’s Next Top Model (R) | America’s Next Top Model (R) | ||||
FOX | So You Think You Can Dance | |||||
NBC | Justin Bieber: All Around the World | Law & Order: SVU (R) | Law & Order: SVU (R) | |||
MISC | Melissa & Joey (ABC Family) | Baby Daddy (ABC Family) | Dallas (Bravo in Canada) | Futurama (Comedy) The Soup (E!) The Soul Man/The Exes (TVLand) Around the World in 80 Plates (Bravo) | ||
USA | Royal Pains | Necessary Roughness |
Does DALLAS’ First Season End With a ‘Who Shot J.R?’ Style Cliffhanger? Jesse Metcalfe Sets the Record Straight!
Just how dedicated is theTVaddict.com when it comes to bringing our readers closer to some of the biggest events television has to offer? So much so that we risked life, limb, and the possibility of future hearing loss by braving a horde of screaming Justin Bieber fans in an effort to snag some exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the 2012 MMVAs. Videos like this one, featuring DALLAS star Jesse Metcalfe, who talks about his latest role on the hit TNT series and whether or not fans can expect a ‘Who Shot J.R.?’ style cliffhanger. [Read more…]
Morning Static: ONCE UPON A TIME, FRINGE, THE NEWSROOM & More!
• Daily Mirror Scoop: Emilie de Ravin promoted to series regular for season 2 of ONCE UPON A TIME.
• FRINGE Shocker: Executive Producer Jeff Pinkner exits series.
• Pilot Watch: TNT Passes on SCENT OF THE MISSING.
• They’ll Be There For You! FRIENDS comes to Blu-ray.
• Q&A: THE NEWSROOM creator Aaron Sorkin on Keith Olbermann and his return to TV.