This time it really is personal. Or at least that was the distinct impression your very own TV Addict was left with following a one-on-one with PRIVATE PRACTICE star Caterina Scorsone who recently took the time to tease tonight’s very special episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE that has the gang from Oceanside Wellness confronting her character, Amelia Shepherd, about the drug addiction that is destroying her life. But why personal you ask? Well, as it turns out, the Canadian-born actress has a unique connection to the world of drug addiction and mental health thanks to her father who runs an organization (The Good Neighbour’s Club) that serves as a homeless shelter for retirement-aged people suffering from addiction and mental health issues. Add to that what Scorsone herself characterizes as an incredibly misunderstood disease and you have fodder for what will surely go down as one of the most emotionally-charged episodes of the series thus far. See for yourself what Scorsone had to say on the matter after the jump. [Read more…]
Archives for November 2011
TV Ratings: Wednesday November 16, 2011 (THE X FACTOR Surges, While ABC Takes a Hit)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 | VS. |
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8PM | CBS | Survivor: South Pacific | 11.52 | 3.3/9 | |
FOX | The X Factor | 11.18 | 3.8/10 | ||
ABC | The Middle | 9.13 | 2.9/9 | ||
NBC | Up All Night | 4.82 | 1.9/5 | ||
CW | America’s Next Top Model (R) | 1.18 | 0.4/1 | ||
8:30PM | ABC | Suburgatory | 8.12 | 2.8/8 | |
NBC | Up All Night (R) | 3.86 | 1.4/4 | ||
9PM | ABC | Modern Family | 12.88 | 5.5/14 | |
CBS | Criminal Minds | 12.54 | 3.7/9 | ||
FOX | The X Factor | 11.18 | 3.8/10 | ||
NBC | Harry’s Law | 7.15 | 1.1/3 | ||
CW | America’s Next Top Model | 1.86 | 0.8/2 | ||
9:30PM | ABC | Happy Endings | 7.10 | 3.2/8 | |
10PM | CBS | CSI | 10.50 | 2.6/7 | |
ABC | Revenge | 7.95 | 2.6/7 | ||
NBC | Law & Order: SVU | 7.25 | 1.9/5 |
Ask the Addict: Spoilers for CASTLE, HOMELAND, DEXTER, THE CLOSER, HAVEN & More!
With Monday’s episode of CASTLE entitled “Kill Shot,” I’m only slightly concerned that one of my favorite members of the NYPD will find themselves on the wrong end of a sniper’s sight. Any chance I might trouble you to alleviate my worries? — Kelly
The TV Addict: Considering we would hate to be the one to spoil the fun, not to mention the intense pulse-pounding excitement that you’ll undoubtedly experience while watching a city in chaos when a sniper goes on a terrifying killing spree, there is absolutely zero chance that we will alleviate your fear! That said, what we will only be too happy to do is fill you in on a little secret: The insanity surrounding Monday’s fantastic episode of CASTLE won’t be for naught, particularly for those of you who have been patiently waiting for a certain member of the NYPD to see the light.
Anything you can tease for this CASTLE crazed fan with regards to Monday’s episode? — Madison
The TV Addict: While Beckett’s increased moments of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will most definitely take center stage in an episode that has “For Your Emmy Consideration” written all over it in terms of Stana Katic’s stellar performance, fans of both Alexis (Molly Quinn) and Esposito (Jon Huertas) will be pleased to discover that the talented twosome play an integral role in the hunt for the killer.
Love me some Mark Pellegrino. Any chance we’ll be seeing more of him on THE CLOSER? — Alison
The TV Addict: According to CLOSER producer James Duff, who we recently had the pleasure of interviewing, the in-demand actor will be appearing as the deliciously scene-stealing Gavin in at least two of the upcoming episodes starting November 28th. What’s more, you’re not the only one who loves them some Pellegrino, as Duff let it slip that they are feverishly working to find the time between the actor’s 423 (approx.) other projects to bring him back next summer as well! [Read more…]
Morning Static: REVENGE, HOMELAND, THE BIG BANG THEORY & More!
• Q&A: Creator Mike Kelley talks REVENGE.
• Susan Lucci on ALL MY CHILDREN’s Scrubbed Online Launch, It’s ‘Simply Untrue’ That I Caused It.
• Showtime’s HOMELAND: The Best New Show of the Season.
• Because Reboots of Popular TV Shows from our Past Never Fail! NBC orders a pilot of Bryan Fuller’s remake of THE MUNSTERS.
• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Gets Ugly! Specifically, UGLY BETTY’s Becki Newton.
• Tribal Chants and Dirty Twister: Secrets from the set of THE BIG BANG THEORY.
• Casting Couch: Casting Updates: BIG BANG’s bully, REVENGE for HOUSEWIVES vet, SECRET CIRCLE scoop and More!
Good News, Bad News: WONDER WOMAN, SUBURGATORY, SOUTH PARK & More!
Good News: SMALLVILLE fans will finally get to see Erica Durance step into Wonder Woman’s iconic boots. Bad News: No, David E. Kelley is not resurrecting his failed NBC pilot, but rather will write Durance into an upcoming episode of HARRY’S LAW that will see her play a psychologically troubled woman who retreats into the persona of the DC Comics heroine to strike fear into the hearts and minds of domestic abusers. [Source] [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Wednesday November 16, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | The Middle | Suburgatory | Modern Family | Happy Endings | Revenge | |
CBS | Survivor: South Pacific | Criminal Minds | CSI | |||
CW | America’s Next Top Model (R) | America’s Next Top Model | ||||
FOX | The X Factor | American Horror Story (FX) | ||||
NBC | Up All Night | Up All Night (R) | Harry’s Law | Law & Order: SVU | ||
MISC | MythBusters (Discovery) | Psych (USA) South Park (Comedy Central) |
Direct From CASTLE Con 2011: Creator Andrew Marlowe and Writer Terri Miller Discuss This Season’s Decidedly Darker Tone, Tease “Kill Shot”
By: Michelle Carlbert
This past Saturday (November 12, 2011), a special thing happened in sunny (actually make that rainy) southern California. A bunch of Castle fans got together for the Castle Fan Charity Convention 2011. The convention was put on by CastleTV.net along with the help of the California Browncoats.
All of the proceeds from the convention went to the charities chosen by the guests – including Seamus Dever, Jon Huertas (who play Ryan and Esposito on the show), as well as creator/writer Andrew Marlowe and writer Terri Miller. Not scheduled to appear that day was Tamala Jones (who plays Lanie on the series), but that didn’t stop her from dropping by and joining in on the fun.
I got the chance to chat with each of the guests backstage, where we discussed each of the charities they were there to support. We also talked about their characters, what we might expect from upcoming episodes, and what goes into shooting an episode of CASTLE. [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Tuesday November 15, 2011 (HOPE Floats!)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 | VS. |
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8PM | CBS | NCIS | 19.93 | 4.0/11 | |
ABC | Last Man Standing | 8.96 | 2.6/7 | ||
FOX | Glee | 7.08 | 2.9/8 | ||
NBC | The Biggest Loser | 6.19 | 2.1/5 | ||
CW | 90210 | 1.64 | 0.7/2 | ||
8:30PM | ABC | Man Up! | 6.27 | 1.7/4 | |
9PM | CBS | NCIS: Los Angeles | 15.02 | 3.4/8 | |
ABC | Dancing with the Stars Results | 14.95 | 2.7/7 | ||
FOX | New Girl | 6.91 | 3.5/9 | ||
NBC | The Biggest Loser | 6.19 | 2.1/5 | ||
CW | Ringer | 1.85 | 0.7/2 | ||
9:30PM | FOX | Raising Hope | 4.82 | 2.2/5 | |
10PM | CBS | Unforgettable | 11.18 | 2.4/6 | |
ABC | Body of Proof | 9.83 | 2.1/6 | ||
NBC | Parenthood | 4.96 | 1.9/5 |
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with CRIMINAL MINDS Star Kirsten Vangsness
Giving new meaning to the phrase “this time it’s personal,” tonight’s CRIMINAL MINDS will shine the spotlight on fan favorite Garcia who becomes uncharacteristically hands on in a BAU investigation when a member of her survivors’ support group (ARMY WIVES’ Brigid Branagh) goes missing. As such, theTVaddict.com recently had the pleasure of speaking with Kirsten Vagsness about all things CRIMINAL MINDS, including tonight’s episode and what she hopes to see from Garcia in the future. Check it out for yourself after the jump. [Read more…]
TV Secrets
In an effort to combine our TV watching addiction, with our more recent PostSecret one (A new mobile app that facilitates the sharing of secrets anonymously) we thought it might be fun to periodically take the time to highlight a handful of funny and poignant television-related ones in this second in an occasional series. Just how powerful of a medium is television really? Find out for yourself after the jump. [Read more…]