FOX has finally pulled the plug on one of its most popular shows. Fans have watched Eric, Donna, Hyde, Jackie, Fez and Kelso grow up over the past 200 episodes. The cancellation comes later than would have been ideal, as the show has declined in quality the last two seasons. And now, with the characters of Eric and Kelso no longer on the show, it seems pointless to go on. Perhaps more shows should follow Seinfeld’s example, and get out while they still have a chance of being remembered fondly. There’s no word yet whether the final episode will feature a reunion of all the original cast members, but we hope so.
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Emily’s Reasons Why Not Cancelled After First Episode
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, ABC, News,
The Heather Graham vehicle was cancelled after only six produced, and one aired, episode. Apparently, ABC had some reasons ‘Why Not’ - dismal ratings. Though undoubtedly disappointed, the lovely Heather Graham doesn’t have to sulk for long…there’s always hope for another Austin Powers sequel.
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Tuesday, 1-17-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, FOX, NBC, WB, DVR, Editorial,
Nights like these are why you need at least five VCRs. Or DVRs. Or Tivo.
- American Idol Season Premiere, 8pm, FOX: Does any other show have a chance against this perennial powerhouse?
- Scrubs, 9pm, NBC: Two episodes of this hysterical series air tonight, ensuring twice the fun.
- The Goonies, 8pm, AMC: Most likely people won’t be giving up hot series television for this flick, but we love the movie so much, we had to mention it.
- Gilmore Girls, 8pm, The WB: Luke’s ‘big announcement’ is scheduled for tonight. But maybe the episode will be good anyway.
- Law & Order: SVU, 10pm NBC: The best series of the franchise airs a new episode tonight, with Detectives Stabler and Benson showcasing their usual brilliance.
- The Shield is new tonight at 10pm, FX.
With House, M.D. on hiatus for a few weeks, juggling tonight’s Prime Cuts is a bit easier.
We recommend:
8pm: Watch Gilmore Girls, tape American Idol.
9pm: Watch Scrubs (normally, you’d need to tape House, M.D.)
10pm: Watch Law & Order: SVU, tape The Shield.
Tune in each day for our recommended Prime Cuts!
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House, M.D. Resurrects The Glory Of Male Friendship
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, FOX, NBC, Editorial,
A close bond between two men is not often seen on television today without some sort of romantic entanglement or macho posturing. Ever since the days of the 1960s Batman series, male friendships have been the object of jokes and accusations of homosexuality. Perhaps this is why you simply don’t see these bonds much on television today.
In fact, I can only think of two shows that ‘dare’ to celebrate this type of relationship to the fullest: NBC’s Scrubs and FOX’s House, M.D. Scrubs takes a delightfully comedic approach to J.D.’s brotherly love for best friend Turk, while House, M.D. showcases the poignancy found in the relationship between Doctors House and Wilson. The usually acerbic House shows his true self only around his best friend, and is able to admit his vulnerability to him. The two give each other advice and support, and maintain a rapport that is both touching and amusing.
Perhaps this could be the start of a new trend in television: the celebration of the power of friendship between men. Isn’t it about time?
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FOX To Air Last Four Episodes Of Arrested Development
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, FOX, Arrested Development,
Good news for fans of Arrested Development: FOX recently announced that it will air the final four episodes of the season, which had previously been shelved. Arrested Development has enjoyed a mighty resurrection of late, with Showtime in talks to pick up the series. No doubt fans are rejoicing, though there is some concern over the air dates of the episodes.
FOX aired what felt like a finale on Jan. 2. The episode, titled “SOBs”—short for Save Our Bluths, which is also the name of a fan web site trying to save the show—stuck to “Arrested’s” deeply self-referential guns by mocking both the conventions of ratings-grabbing stunts and its own insular nature (“Maybe we’re not that likable,” Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) tells his family at one point).
But the network has decided to air the season’s final four episodes in one two-hour block Friday, Feb. 10. That night also happens to feature the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on NBC, an event that is likely to dominate the ratings that night.
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Rosie O’Donnell Announces Development Of Simply Sketch Comedy Series
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Cable, Talent,
Fantastic news for Rosie O’Donnell fans! The recent announcement from the Logo channel cheered fans who have been hoping for Rosie’s return to television ever since the cancellation of her popular daytime talk show. This is a real boon for the newly established Logo channel, and great news for many TV lovers.
MTV Networks’ gay-oriented Logo channel said Monday it partnered with Rosie O’Donnell to develop a sketch-comedy series.
The tentatively titled Simply Sketch, which will feature a cast of up-and-comers, will be filmed in front of a studio audience with taped segments of musical numbers as well as commercial and movie parodies incorporating political satire.
Logo—which targets lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender viewers—also said that episodes will feature guest appearances by celebrities and “friends of the LGBT community.” The show is slated to premiere later this year.
O’Donnell, who will serve as an executive producer, called the show “fresh and hilariously creative.”
Welcome back, Rosie!
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Reiser, star of the wildly popular series Mad About You (1992-1999)delighted fans when he announced he would be returning to series television.
CBS has picked up a sitcom pilot from Mad About You star Paul Reiser, which centers on an ambitious young man who takes over the family car dealership in Queens, New York.
Only time will tell if viewers are still Mad About Paul.
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Gallery: Paul Reiser Returns To Network Television
A Look At The Best of TV 2005
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Reality, Commercials, Talent, Editorial, Features,
Now that the worst is over, we move on to the best. We take a look at the various events and situations that made us turn our heads this year.
And be sure to stay tuned for our Golden Globes picks! Full article after the jump.
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A Look At The Worst of TV 2005
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Reality, Commercials, Talent, Editorial, Features,
This time of the year is the perfect time for ‘Best and Worst’ lists, so we present our Best and Worst of TV 2005. Worst first, because we all know that’s the most fun. We take a look at the various events and situations that made us turn our heads this year. Full article after the jump.
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Earls Get A Free Ride At Universal Studios
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, NBC, My Name Is Earl,
The breakout hit My Name Is Earl will move to 9 PM Thursday nights (previously on Tuesdays) beginning January 5th. In a sure attention-getter, Universal Studios Hollywood will publicize the event by offering free admission into the park for anyone named Earl through the month of January. Earls even get a free T-shirt! That’s great, but to be fair, shouldn’t they offer the same deal to women named Joy?
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