Just when FX thought that AMERICAN HORROR STORY had helped them corner the market on truly terrifying television came last night’s HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER guest appearance by Katie Holmes. Yet rather than ad insult to injury by joining what pretty much amounts to the entirety of the internet — which for those keeping track all but reached a consensus at precisely 8:28PM eastern standard time that last night’s performance by Holmes made Britney Spears look talented — we thought we’d focus on the positive that was Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders. Which is to say, Robin and Barney’s “B” story that had everybody’s favorite Canadian export chiding the Legen.. wait for it… dary one upon discovering that he was one-fourth Canadian was everything the much-anticipated return of Holmes’ Slutty Pumpkin wan’t: Funny, romantic and worth our time. [Read more…]
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FUNNY BONES! Executive Producers [and Comedy Duo] Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan Offer Up Their Take on the Wonderful World of BONES
As any fan of BONES knows by now, the funny-bone that runs throughout the series is due to showrunners and executive producers Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan who not only passionately adore their show and the cast that star in it, they love poking fun at each other and everything else around them. It is that distinct comedic voice backdropping their warm familial writing style that has drawn fans from around the globe into the BONES world. In a recent conference call with press, Hart and Stephen candidly shared a few fun things to look forward to in the upcoming season. [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Sunday October 30, 2011 (Wicked Audience Retention for ONCE UPON A TIME Episode 2)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 | VS. |
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8PM | NBC | Football Night in America | 15.14 | 5.914 | |
CBS | Amazing Race | 14.29 | 3.5/8 | ||
ABC | Once Upon a Time | 11.64 | 3.9/9 | ||
FOX | The Simpsons | 8.01 | 4.0/10 | ||
8:30PM | NBC | Sunday Night Football: Cowboys at Eagles | 21.98 | 8.5/20 | |
FOX | Allen Gregory | 4.74 | 2.4/6 | ||
9PM | NBC | Sunday Night Football: Cowyboys at Eagles | 21.26 | 8.5/19 | |
CBS | The Good Wife | 10.12 | 2.3/5 | ||
ABC | Desperate Housewives | 9.28 | 3.1/7 | ||
FOX | Family Guy | 5.97 | 3.2/7 | ||
9:30PM | FOX | Cleveland Show | 4.63 | 2.3/5 | |
10PM | NBC | Sunday Night Football: Cowboys at Eagles | 18.16 | 7.6/19 | |
CBS | CSI: Miami | 10.14 | 2.0/5 | ||
ABC | Pan Am | 5.59 | 1.9/5 |
Editor’s Note: Ratings for CBS are slightly skewed due to NFL overrun
On TV Tonight: Sunday October 30, 2011
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Once Upon a Time | Desperate Housewives | Pan Am | |||
CBS | Amazing Race 19 | The Good Wife | CSI: Miami | |||
HBO | Boardwalk Empire | Hung | How to Make it in America | |||
FOX | The Simpsons | Allen Gregory | Family Guy | Cleveland Show | ||
NBC | Football Night in America | Sunday Night Football: Cowboys at Eagles | ||||
MISC | Dexter (SHO, TMN in Canada) The Walking Dead (AMC) | Homeland (SHO) |
The Good Son: We Delve into the Complex Life of Zach Florrick with GOOD WIFE Star Graham Phillips
When THE GOOD WIFE launched, it was largely focused on the literal trials and accompanying tribulations faced by Alicia Florrick in the wake of hubby Peter’s arrest. After all, right there in the title, it told us our attention should be focused on the wife. But as the show developed, the rest of Peter’s family was fleshed out and increasingly focused on, including the pair’s son, Zach. As a result, the troubled teen’s portrayer, Graham Phillips, has seen his own star rise. Already known in Broadway circles for his role in Thirteen and by movie lovers from Evan Almighty (opposite THE OFFICE’s Steve Carell, Phillips was probably better prepared to be thrust into the spotlight that comes with starring on a major hit series than was poor Zach. But to get the scoop on growing up Florrick, we went straight to the horse’s mouth for this exclusive chat! [Read more…]
THE SIMPSONS! HOMELAND! ABC! THE WALKING DEAD! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Worst Casting Decision: LAW & ORDER: SVU will add Gilbert Gottfried in a recurring role. Because an annoying character is what the long-running franchise needs as it struggles against newbie REVENGE. And speaking of REVENGE.
Best Halloween Treat: Move over Thursday night, forget Monday, thanks to the heartfelt hilarity that is THE MIDDLE, SUBURGATORY, MODERN FAMILY and HAPPY ENDINGS, Wednesdays on ABC — capped off with the increasingly addictive Emily VanCamp sudser that is REVENGE — has officially become our favorite night of television bar none.
Oddest Announcement: Butter-loving chef Paula Dean told Jay Leno she’ll be launching a clothing line. Wonder if it’ll be sold at K-Mart or in the deep-fried section of the local Piggly Wiggly?
Most Diluted Franchise: Much as we love THE SIMPSONS, the annual Treehouse of Horror is really stretching the definition of “horror” by spoofing Avatar. [Read more…]
Peering Into the GRIMM Universe With Insight from the Stars David Guintoli, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz & More
In the series premiere of GRIMM, NBC’s new horror infused fairytale series introduces viewers to a world that looks a lot like ours, but with one distinct difference: Detective Nick Burkhardt has begun to see people as they really are. Have you ever had the sensation that we are not alone? Well, in this case, you may be right. There are creatures hiding in plain sight masquerading as human. But for Nick, this newfound ability to see through the illusions creates a world of problems – he must sort out whether these creatures are friend or foe.
While at Comic-Con last July, the cast and producers of GRIMM talked with the press about what they know about the supernatural series so far and what viewers can expect. [Read more…]
Ask the Addict: Spoilers for DEXTER, THE BIG BANG THEORY, HART OF DIXIE, DEGRASSI, TRUE BLOOD & More!
Please tell me this somewhat lacklustre season of DEXTER gets better? — Richie
The TV Addict: If by better you mean more bloody, you’ll certainly enjoy the unexpected shooting of one of this season’s special guest stars that occurs sometime during the next two episodes. And if you don’t, well, there’s always the final scene one week from this Sunday that — as much as we hate to employ such an overused term of “game changer” — really will turn Dexter’s world completely and 100% upside-down.
Any chance Penny might get a little love this season? As much as I enjoy THE BIG BANG THEORY, I’ve always found it somewhat illogical that the best Kaley Cuoco’s character can do is Leonard? — Dylan
The TV Addict: As someone who has also spent the better part of THE BIG BANG THEORY’s four seasons scratching our head over Penny’s lack of love life, you’ll be happy to know that an upcoming episode of the hit CBS series will finally see Penny meet someone out of her immediate nerdiverse. Cue Kenny, an aspiring screenwriter whom she meets in a coffee shop while helping Leonard get over his break up with… oops, we may have said too much!
Ever since you posted your fantastic recount of your time on the set of THE GOOD WIFE it’s been driving me crazy, what was Alicia and Jackie fighting about this time? — Sam
The TV Addict: Since we wouldn’t dare risk angering our good friends at CBS publicity by divulging the specifics of Alicia and Jackie’s latest head-to-head, we’ll simply say that the point of contention revolves around the Florrick offspring and the current controversy surrounding the status of their respective relationships. [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Wednesday October 26, 2011 (ABC FTW!)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 | VS. |
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CBS | Survivor: South Pacific | 11.57 | 3.4/10 | ||
ABC | The Middle | 10.18 | 3.1/10 | ||
NBC | Up All Night (R) | 3.81 | 1.1/3 | ||
FOX | Glee (R) | 2.52 | 0.7/2 | ||
CW | Ringer (R) | 1.40 | 0.4/1 | ||
8:30PM | ABC | Suburgatory | 9.83 | 3.4/9 | |
NBC | Whitney (R) | 4.10 | 1.2/3 | ||
ABC | Modern Family (R) | 11.36 | 4.4/12 | ||
CBS | Criminal Minds (R) | 11.35 | 2.8/7 | ||
NBC | Harry’s Law (R) | 4.41 | 0.8/2 | ||
FOX | Glee (R) | 2.23 | 1.0/3 | ||
CW | America’s Next Top Model | 2.23 | 1.0/3 | ||
9:30PM | ABC | Happy Endings | 8.34 | 3.5/9 | |
10PM | CBS | CSI (R) | 9.00 | 2.0/5 | |
ABC | Revenge | 8.71 | 2.8/7 | ||
NBC | Prime Suspect (R) | 3.50 | 0.8/2 |
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with ALLEN GREGORY Creator/Star Jonah Hill
On Sunday October 30th, the network that gave us Bart Simpsons, Stewie Griffin and Rallo Tubbs will make room for a sharply-dressed seven year-old named Allen Gregory De Longpre. But where did he come from and does he have what it takes to fit into Fox’s storied Animation Domination lineup? We recently had the opportunity to chat (via conference call) with show creator and voice actor Jonah Hill to find out just that. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]