Programming Note: The TV Addict is on vacation thru Sunday July 7th. With the exception of a random post here and there, regular scheduled posting will resume on Monday July 8th. Happy Holidays!
• Fourth of July TV listings: James Gandolfini’s Iraq war doc, marathons of your favorite shows, and more.
• Actual Programming Note: CBS Shifts BIG BROTHER Eviction to Thursdays.
• The Business of Show: TNT Renews FALLING SKIES for Season 4.
• ONCE UPON A TIME Scoop: What does the show’s third season premiere title mean?
• Stephen King to UNDER THE DOME Critics: Just Relax.
• First look at DOWNTON ABBEY’s black character Jack Ross, as actor Gary Carr films river scenes.
• DEXTER: The secret to Jennifer Carpenter’s intense performance.
• Attention Programers: Enough With the TV Antiheroes Already.
• With a Solid Hit, CBS Breaks the Summer Ratings Mold.
• SWITCHED AT BIRTH Scoop: Joey Lauren Adams nabs a guest spot.
• AMA Alert! FUTURAMA head writer David X. Cohen subjects himself to the masses.
• From a Twitter Account to a TV Show: Talking to Justin Halpern About the Rough Time He Had Working on ‘Shit My Dad Says.’
• Casting Coup: Ben Rappaport Joins THE GOOD WIFE.
• Nostalgia Done Right: The FAMILY TIES Creator Who Gave Me A Shot.
• Ratings Watch: RAY DONOVAN Sets Record For Showtime Debut, ‘DEXTER Snags Premiere High.
• ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ mysterious billboard: It’s black, so very black.
• Pilot Watch: NBC orders ‘The Bible’ sequel from Mark Burnett.
• GLEE Scoop: Five promoted to series regulars.