Hot on the heels of yesterday’s admission by your very own TV Addict that an adorable dog is one way to stand out from the crowd amidst an increasingly convoluted primetime television landscape, comes yet another way to catch our eye. Namely, by injecting some TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES-edque marketing savvy into your poster courtesy of a sexy alien-human hybrid! Case in point, this just released key art for FALLING SKIES much anticipated third season premiere. Oh, and while we’re on the subject of the hit TNT series, fans should probably stay tuned to theTVaddict.com all next week when we’ll be posting some very revealing interviews with the cast and creative team. Until then, feel free to head on over to TVLine.com for even more FALLING SKIES fun.
Archives for May 2013
REVENGE! Y&R! ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT! BEHIND THE CANDELABRA! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Most Likely to Win Everything: After record breaking ratings and rave reviews, you can bet that BEHIND THE CANDELABRA stars Michael Douglas and Matt Damon will very soon be trading in their Candelabras for a handful of Emmy and Golden Globes.
Most Fitting Tribute: THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS gathered the real-life friends, co-workers and family of the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) for a tear-soaked remembrance of the soap’s legendary star.
Oddest Living Arrangements: Matthew Perry turned his former Malibu residence into a sober-living home in which men can transition from rehab to the real world. Sounds like a reality series just waiting to be picked up!
Biggest Backlash: Almost immediately after Netflix released new episodes of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, critics began picking it apart. Apparently, absence didn’t make everyone’s heart grow fonder. In related news, 95 percent of the country continued to remain as oblivious to the show’s existence as they had been during its run on Fox.
Worst Host: Seriously, why is Jeff Foxworthy even on THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION? Not that he’s the biggest problem with the show, but still…
Nastiest Premise: Take the worst office backstabbers, slackers and manipulators you can imagine, let them throw one another under a bus, give them the power to fire one another, let them all know who makes how much, film the whole thing on a budget of about $12 and you’ve got DOES SOMEBODY HAVE TO GO? [Read more…]
The End Is Nigh: Celebrating Five Seasons of MERLIN
As we say goodbye to MERLIN, it is time to take a quick look back at the series which swept us off our feet and into a magical world of kings and queens, wizards and dragons. In fantasy lore there is no more famous name than Merlin; for everyone has heard of the young warlock and his nemesis Morgana – not to mention King Arthur, who was destined to pull a sword out of stone to unite the kingdom of Camelot. When MERLIN debuted 5 years ago, fans across the globe were struck by the refreshing tale of how a young Merlin (Colin Morgan) came to meet his future king, then known as only Prince Arthur (Bradley James), and the infamous women that would shape their lives: Morgana (Katie McGrath) and Guinevere (Angel Coulby). [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Thursday May 30, 2013 (ROOKIE BLUE Rock Solid)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | 9.03 | 2.0/8 |
FOX | Hell’s Kitchen | 4.99 | 2.0/7 | |
ABC | Wipeout | 4.50 | 1.1/4 | |
NBC | Save Me | 2.85 | 0.7/3 | |
CW | The Vampire Diaries | 1.24 | 0.5/2 | |
8:30PM | CBS | Mike & Molly | 7.79 | 1.8/6 |
NBC | Save Me | 2.36 | 0.6/2 | |
9PM | CBS | Person of Interest (R) | 6.86 | 1.3/4 |
ABC | Motive | 5.67 | 1.2/4 | |
FOX | Does Someone Have to Go? | 2.62 | 1.0/3 | |
NBC | The Office (R) | 1.83 | 0.7/2 | |
CW | Beauty and the Beast (R) | 1.31 | 0.4/1 | |
9:30PM | NBC | Parks and Recreation (R) | 1.75 | 0.7/2 |
10PM | ABC | Rookie Blue | 5.84 | 1.2/4 |
CBS | Elementary (R) | 2.39 | 1.1/3 | |
NBC | Hannibal | 2.39 | 1.0/3 |
On TV Tonight: Friday May 31, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Shark Tank (R) | What Would You Do? | 20/20 | |||
CBS | Undercover Boss (R) | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | Blue Bloods (R) | |||
CW | Nikita (R) | Supernatural (R) | ||||
FOX | Bones (R) | The Following (R) | ||||
NBC | Dateline NBC (R) | Rock Center with Brian Williams | ||||
MISC | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (SHO) Da Vinci’s Demons (Starz) | Real time with Bill Maher (HBO) Maron (IFC) XIII: The Series (Reelz) | ||||
Syfy | WWE SmackDown | Merlin |
We Shine the Spotlight on MAJOR CRIMES Star Mary McDonnell
Carrying the weight of transitioning a successful television series as it spins off into a new series is no easy feat. Yet star Mary McDonnell made the transition between the TNT hit series THE CLOSER to MAJOR CRIMES look seamless. With a strong team of actors and characters aiding in the launching of MAJOR CRIMES, it too was an instant success. At last winter’s WB Mondo International Press Tour, Mary McDonnell shared a few key insights into Captain Sharon Raydor and also gave a glimpse into the kinds of shows she watches when she has a spare moment or two. [Read more…]
Morning Static: REVENGE, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, AMERICAN IDOL & More!
• Trailer Park: The CW’s STAR-CROSSED.
• Casting Shuffle: Ashley Madekwe Departing ABC’s REVENGE.
• IDOL Chatter: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj leaving AMERICAN IDOL.
• The Business of Show: NBC renews HANNIBAL.
• Holy Frak! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Cast Reunites Over Ribs.
• THE BIG BANG THEORY and THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW: A Comparison.
• From the Department of Stuff that is Awesome: Poster Features 204 Hats Worn by Frank in 30 ROCK.
• Must Read TV: THE AMERICANS is just Felicity with a haircut and handgun.
• Pilot Watch: FX Adds to Comedy Slate With a Pilot for Tracy Morgan.
• UNDER THE DOME: 10 Things to Know About CBS’ Stephen King Adaptation.
• HOUSE OF CARDS Scoop: Mad Men, Deadwood Alums Join Netflix Drama’s Season 2 Cast.
• Laugh Break: Jack Carroll BRITAINS GOT TALENT Semi Final 2.
• Deal of the Day: Save 64% on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Seasons 1 thru 3 via Amazon.
Awwwwww Alert! CBS Takes Audiences UNDER THE DOME
If the internet has taught us anything about ourselves over the course of the past decade or so, it’s that nothing catches our eye like an adorable dog. Case in point, this just-released attention grabbing key art for CBS’ upcoming summer series UNDER THE DOME [Editor’s Note to the Marketing Department at CBS: Well played.] More first look photos from which can be found after the jump. [Read more…]
Breaking News: NBC May Have Just Given Us a Reason to flip to NBC This Summer!
This just in: We may have to do some minor edits on a piece we posted earlier in the week that took the five major broadcasts networks to task for barely bothering to program anything that doesn’t involve a reality tv show or rerun throughout the summer. Or at least that was our initial reaction to this first look at NBC’s new summer series CAMP. Immediately followed by a second reaction that has us wondering if the thirteen episode Australian-shot summer series starring BROTHERS & SISTERS alum Rachel Griffiths could possibly be as heartwarming and hilarious as the fifty second trailer paints it to be. But hey, don’t take our word for it, see for yourself after the jump. [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Wednesday May 29, 2013
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | NBC | Dateline NBC | 5.21 | 1.0/3 |
FOX | MasterChef | 5.43 | 2.2/7 | |
CBS | The American Baking Competition | 5.21 | 1.0/3 | |
ABC | The Middle (R) | 4.32 | 1.0/4 | |
CW | Arrow (R) | 1.48 | 0.4/1 | |
8:30PM | ABC | Family Tools | 3.63 | 1.0/3 |
9PM | NBC | Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert | 8.56 | 1.9/6 |
FOX | MasterChef | 5.43 | 2.2/7 | |
CBS | Criminal Minds (R) | 5.21 | 1.0/3 | |
ABC | Modern Family (R) | 4.64 | 1.4/4 | |
CW | Supernatural (R) | 1.11 | 0.4/1 | |
9:30PM | ABC | How to Live with Your Parents… | 4.01 | 1.3/4 |
10PM | CBS | CSI (R) | 6.97 | 1.1/3 |
ABC | The Lookout (R) | 4.07 | 1.1/3 | |
NBC | Chicago Fire (R) | 3.77 | 0.9/3 |