Will Ferrell on HBO Payroll
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Cable, HBO, Cable/Satellite, Internet,
It’s official—the murmurings of a Will Ferrell/Adam McKay comedy on HBO is now a reality. HBO has picked up the series East Bound and Down from the funny men’s production company. The show centers on a ball player who is washed up and returns to his hometown to work as a substitute gym teacher. The Hollywood Reporter reports that six episodes of the show have been greenlit and Ferrell and McKay are on board as executive producers. The lead role of Kenny Powers will be played by Danny R. McBride, who was seen in this summer’s film Hot Rod. No word on whether or not Ferrell will make an appearance, but it’s probably a safe bet that he’ll pop up in some cameo. The air date has yet to be announced. For now, get your fill of all things Ferrell/McKay funny at www.funnyordie.com, where of course, you can see the fan fave of “The Landlord,” starring McKay’s natural comedienne of a daughter Pearl. But be warned—you can waste a good chunk of time poking around at the funny stuff there. Like I just did… watching “FCU with Bill Murray.” Check it out.
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The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Coverage
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Mini Series, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, HBO, NBC, Showtime, 24, Amazing Race, The, American Idol, Daily Show, The, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, Entourage, Extras, Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, House, Lost, Medium, My Name Is Earl, Scrubs, Saturday Night Live, Survivor, The Office, The Sopranos, Top Chef,
The 59th Annual Emmy Awards has not even started, yet I’m already sensing sensing a weird vibe about tonight’s telecast. Will the show be a celebration of those young and new (e.g. Heroes)? Will it be a tribute to those bowing out (James Gandolfini and crew)? Or will performer Kanye West somehow manage to cast a controversial shadow over the rest of the ceremony?
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, we were still handing out trophies to stars from Will & Grace and The West Wing (those shows feel so five-years ago now). Today, we welcome a new crop of nominees including Ugly Betty and 30 Rock for Best Comedy. Last year, we were entertained by an always-hilarious Conan O’Brien. This year, we are threatened by a song and dance number from this year’s host, Ryan Seacrest. Last August, 24 snagged the award for Best Drama. This September, it’s not even nominated (yet somehow Boston Legal is).
I think it would be safe to assume the voters would predictably (and respectfully) shower The Sopranos with honors, but I’ll still be crossing my fingers for an upset sometime tonight. We’ll need something to talk about tomorrow…
Here’s the play-by-play of tonight’s events coming to you from the neglected West Coast!
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This Week on TV (9/17-9/23)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sports, CBS, FOX, NBC, Showtime, The CW, TNT-HD, Family Guy, Prison Break, Survivor,
MONDAY (9/17)
- Prison Break (FOX, 8pm): Season premiere. What will happen to Dr. Sara Tancredi?
- Deal or No Deal (NBC, 8pm): Special Monday-night premiere (will regularly air on Weds/Fridays).
- K-Ville (FOX, 9pm): Series premiere
- Saving Grace (TNT, 10pm): Season finale
- Weeds (Showtime, 10pm): Mary-Kate Olsen will begin a ten-episode arc tonight.
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Jon Stewart Repeats as ‘Oscar’ Host
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Late Night, Prime Time, ABC, Cable, Daily Show, The,
After cranking out a bloated and boring Oscars ceremony last February (Sorry, Ellen!)—the producers have gone back to square one. The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart, who helmed an extremely witty telecast two years ago, has been asked to host The 80th Annual Academy Awards. This will be Stewart’s second time at bat.
Anyone who read our coverage of his stint knows how giddy I was about Jon Stewart’s performance. All this time has passed, yet I can still remember him telling the audience ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ was how George Clooney ended most of his dates. (Okay—I actually read that in the previous post…but I swear it was etched in my brain).
It’s obviously too soon to say which movies will be nominated at this point—but I’m already imagining the movies Stewart could parody in his opener. Maybe he could be deserted with Captain Jack Sparrow? Or he could party with the boys of Superbad? Better yet—maybe he could do a musical number from Hairspray?
The ballots will be read Sunday, Feb. 24th on ABC.
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Justin Timberlake Wins Emmy For HIs ‘D—- In A Box’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Late Night, Music, Prime Time, FOX, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Internet,
Just a day before racking up Moon Men at the VMAs, Justin Timberlake added a more significant statue to his mantle: an Emmy. It’s probably the only award he received last weekend that was actually about a video.
Timberlake and Andy Samberg‘s work on the digital short, ‘D—- In A Box’, earned them the Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics honor at Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The performance, which originally aired on Saturday Night Live last December, has been an internet favorite ever since.
Does an award for this racy segment mean the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has suddenly become hip? Probably not, but we can always hope. Be looking for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards to air this Sunday (9/16) on FOX.
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Upcoming ‘30 Rock’ and ‘Earl’ Guest Stars
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, My Name Is Earl,
Let the fall season begin. Please? I mean, how much longer do we need to wait before our favorite shows are back in full force? Turns out, just a little bit longer. Come on, we can make it! To hold you over… a little casting news. First up, The Sopranos’ star, Edie Falco, who will be joining 30 Rock for a guest stint. What’s that you say? Yes, I haven’t talked about how much I love 30 Rock in awhile. Please, tune in if you’ve never seen it because it is fantastic. Jerry Seinfeld will be appearing in the second season premiere, so I’m sure there will be plenty of laughs. As for Falco, no details on what role she’ll play, but according to Tina Fey, “We’re thrilled to have such an amazing actress come join us. Also, a lot of guys on our crew want The Sopranos ending explained to them.” And, have you seen Fey in the new American Express ad? She is beyond adorable.
On to My Name is Earl, which boasts the addition of Who’s the Boss and Charmed star Alyssa Milano this season for at least eight episodes. She may be a love interest for Earl. While I’ve never been a Milano fan, I do have a fond recollection of her in one of those Amy Fisher movies in the early nineties (you know, “The Long Island Lolita”?). At any rate, you can catch both of these funny shows when they return on September 27th (Earl) and October 4th (30 Rock). We’re in the home stretch, folks.
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TV on DVD: September 11, 2007
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, Grey’s Anatomy, DVD,
Here are some of the TV-on-DVD options you can find on the shelves this Tuesday:
- The Starter Wife
- Two and a Half Men (Season 1)
- Bones (Season 2)
- Supernatural (Season 2)
- Grey’s Anatomy (Season 3)
- Fraggle Rock (Season 3)
- I Dream of Jeannie (Season 4)
- Las Vegas (Season 4)
- Charmed (Final Season)
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This Week on TV (9/10-9/16)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Food & Home, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Sports, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, ESPN-HD, FX, FOX, NBC, Syndication, TNT-HD, Oprah Winfrey Show, Cable/Satellite,
MONDAY (9/10)
- Today (NBC, 7-11am): The show expands to an unnecessary 4 hours.
- Oprah (syndicated): Season premiere includes a first appearance by David Letterman.
- Rachel Ray (syndicated): Ray’s Second Season premiere includes guests from High School Musical 2
- The View (ABC, check local listings): The official introduction of their final new host (a.k.a. Sherri Shepherd).
- Wheel of Fortune (syndicated): 25th season premiere.
- Monday Night Football (ESPN): A double-header special. Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens (7pm ET)/ San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals (10:15 ET).
- The Closer (TNT, 9pm): Part-two of the season finale.
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Stephen Colbert: The Book
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, Talk Shows, Cable, Daily Show, The, Gossip,
You’ve seen the TV show. You’ve checked out the web site. But you haven’t seen anything yet. The former Daily Show correspondent-turned mega-Comedy Central celebrity made the world laugh with witty observations and wholly invented words, Stephen Colbert is perhaps best known for his no-holds-barred approach to interviewing celebs, writers, and political candidates. Colbert’s book I Am America (And So Can You!) is set to hit the shelves this fall, and the Colbert Nation is anticipating the event. In an Entertainment Weekly interview, Stephen Colbert said that he embodies America – those who want to do the same can read the book. He also asked fans not to lend the book – heroes buy. Colbert said the book serves as a Constitution for the Colbert Nation, which is the appellation he has coined for his many, many fans. America as seen through the eyes of Colbert…are you ready, nation?
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Gordon Ramsay Roasts His Nuts
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, Reality, NBC, My Name Is Earl,
I’m not a crass person by any means. A dirty joke makes me blush and look the other way…but this news about Gordon Ramsay burning his, well… “privates” seemed like an interesting news topic to cover. Ramsay is of course the rude dude in charge of Hell’s Kitchen—his mean demeanor no doubt adding to the entertainment factor of this reality cooking show. According to Ramsay, “The other day I was standing too close to the [stove] when I was cooking. I was wearing these cotton trousers and underneath I was going commando.” (OK, that enough is too much information). “Suddenly, I felt this searing heat. I went, ‘F**k me, bol***ks to that,’ and for once I was spot on. My balls were burning.” Now, that’s no laughing matter, to be sure. Just last night I burned my fingers removing the lid off the steamer—and it hurt like crazy. The thing about Ramsay’s story is that I immediately thought about the repeat of My Name is Earl that was on last week… the one with Norm MacDonald called “Two Balls, Two Strikes,” where Randy and Earl describe MacDonald’s character’s (Little Chubby) injury using colors like “blorange.” Anyway, the parallel between Ramsay’s injury and My Name is Earl got me thinking about karma and wondering if Chef Ramsay was just getting a little payback for all of the contestants he’s ripped on. Just my deep thought for the day.
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