• High on Michelle Trachtenberg? Well, then you’ll be happy to learn that she has just signed on to guest star on WEEDS.
• Found! Replacements for Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni on LAW & ORDER: SVU.
• Tough Work If You Can Get It: Tom SIzemore to spend a handful of episodes on the island shooting HAWAII FIVE-0.
• Don’t Slam the Door on Your Way Out: 24 accidental TV finales that worked as series-enders.
• Watch Your Back Anderson Cooper! SURVIVOR’s Jeff Probst inks a deal for a Daytime Talk Show.
• In Case You Missed It: ABC Announces Fall 2011 Premiere Dates.
Archives for June 2011
On TV Tonight: Monday June 27, 2011
| NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | The Bachelorette | Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition | ||||
| CBS | How I Met Your Mother (R) | How I Met Your Mother (R) | Two and a Half Men (R) | Mike & Molly (R) | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | |
| CW | 90210 (R) | Gossip Girl (R) | ||||
| FOX | MasterChef (R) | MasterChef | ||||
| NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | Law & Order: CI ® | Law & Order: LA | |||
| MISC | Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family) | Switched at Birth (ABC Family) | The Big C (SHO) | Weeds (SHO) | ||
FALL TV Preview ‘11: THE SECRET CIRCLE
You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve heard the hype. Now there’s only one thing you want to know: Which of the new fall shows are worth watching and which should be avoided at all costs? In this continuing series, we give you the scoop on some of the most highly-anticipated shows of the season, with today’s focus being the CW’s perfect companion piece to THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE SECRET CIRCLE
The Boilerplate: Since these pilot presentations may go through numerous rewrites and casting changes prior to premiere, this by no means should be considered an official review. Rather a preview of what one can expect come Fall. [Read more…]
ABC Announces Fall 2011 Premiere Dates
Following in FOX and the CW Network’s footsteps, ABC has unveiled their 2011 Fall Premiere Dates. Details of which — including expanded premieres of GREY’S ANATOMY, THE MIDDLE and MODERN FAMILY — can be found after the jump. [Read more…]
Your TV Addict Cheat Sheet: What’s Worth Watching on TV This Week!
Guest Stars, Premieres & Award Shows Oh My! Your weekly guide to what’s worth watching courtesy of this week’s TV Addict Cheat Sheet
PREMIERES & SPECIAL EVENTS:
HOT COFFEE unspools (Monday, 9PM HBO, HBO Canada); GONE unspools (Monday, 9PM Lifetime); WEEDS returns (Monday, 10PM Showtime); THE BIG C returns (Monday, 10:30PM Showtime); MELISSA & JOEY returns (Wednesday, 8PM ABC Family); STATE OF GEORGIA premieres (Wednesday, 8:30PM ABC Family); ROYAL PAINS returns (Wednesday, 9PM USA); NECESSARY ROUGHNESS premieres (Wednesday, 10PM USA); John Mahoney drops by HOT IN CLEVELAND (Wednesday, 10PM TV Land); LOVE IN THE WILD premieres (Wednesday, 10PM NBC); EXTREME CHEF premieres (Thursday, 9PM Food Network); UGLY AMERICAN returns (Thursday 10:30PM TV Land); CHRISTOPHER TITUS: NEVERLUTION (Sunday, 9PM Comedy Central); Steven Weber guests on FALLING SKIES (Sunday, 10PM TNT); TREME season finale (Sunday, 10PM HBO and HBO in Canada) [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Sunday June 26, 2011
| Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8PM | NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | 5.36 | 1.6/5 |
| CBS | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | 4.92 | 0.7/2 | ABC | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R) | 3.90 | 1.0/3 |
| FOX | The Simpsons (R) | 2.80 | 1.3/4 | |
| 8:30PM | FOX | Celeveland Show (R) | 2.79 | 1.4/4 |
| 9PM | NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | 5.36 | 1.6/5 |
| CBS | Undercover Boss (R) | 4.76 | 1.1/3 | |
| ABC | Castle (R) | 4.23 | 0.7/2 | |
| FOX | Family Guy (R) | 3.71 | 1.9/5 | |
| 9:30PM | FOX | American Dad (R) | 3.15 | 1.6/4 |
| 10PM | CBS | CSI: Miami (R) | 5.20 | 1.0/3 |
| NBC | The Marriage Ref | 4.57 | 1.6/4 | |
| ABC | Body of Proof (R) | 4.03 | 0.7/2 |
Spotlight: SWITCHED AT BIRTH Star Katie Leclerc
In the magical world of Katie Leclerc, life has delivered her the role of a lifetime. Playing Daphne Vasquez on the ABC Family series SWITCHED AT BIRTH, Katie is able to stretch her creative acting wings while portraying a young deaf teenager. Having been diagnosed herself with Meniere’s disease, which causes fluctuating hearing loss, the role is something very close to Katie’s heart.
Briefly sharing what drew her to the role of Daphne, Katie said that she responded to a nationwide casting call and she was just lucky enough to land the role. What initially drew her to the role was Daphne’s incredible strength. She said, “Daphne’s the strongest person I’ve ever been able to play and I love that she is such a challenging role.” In fact, in elaborating on the challenge of the role, Katie confessed, “I’ve never been more challenged than by playing Daphne. I’ve got to hit the marks — while trying to be deaf. I’m challenged every day and it’s great!” [Read more…]
Morning Static: BOARDWALK EMPIRE, TRUE BLOOD, THE MARRIAGE REF & More!
• Trailer Park: BOARDWALK EMPIRE Season 2.
• Yadda Yadda Yadda: THE MARRIAGE REF contestant claims “Jerry Seinfeld ruined my life.”
• Before They Were Stars… Phyllis from THE OFFICe was an NFL cheerleader!
• TRUE BLOOD Premiere Post Mortem, creator Alan Ball weighs in on the big twists.
• From Louis to Ellen to Seinfeld: Standup comics who became sitcom stars.
• From the Department of News You Can Use: Set Top DVR Boxes are a power drain that runs nonstop.
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with THE MARRIAGE REF Host Tom Papa
Tonight on NBC (CityTV in Canada) marks the return of what NBC is calling the “new and improved” MARRIAGE REF. But just what is “new and improved” about Jerry Seinfeld’s revealing comedy series that sees celebrities and comedians weigh in on real-life married couples quirky disputes? We recently had the chance to catch up with host Tom Papa to find out just that. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Sunday June 26, 2011
| NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (R) | Castle (R) | Body of Proof (R) | |||
| CBS | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | Undercover Boss (R) | CSI: Miami (R) | |||
| FOX | The Simpsons (R) | Cleveland Show (R) | Family Guy (R) | American Dad! (R) | ||
| HBO | True Blood (HBO, HBO Canada) | Treme (HBO, HBO Canada) | ||||
| NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | The Marriage Ref | ||||
| TNT | Leverage | Falling Skies (TNT) | ||||