Will Ferrell to Become New ‘Office’ Boss

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office, News, Spoilers,

At long last, Will Ferrell will be returning to NBC. The actor has signed on for a guest-starring stint on The Office, which will be down one Steve Carell.

For a little while, at least, Ferrell will step in as the temporary boss at Dunder Mifflin. He will play a branch manager who comes to take over for Michael Scott (Carell).

“We are proud to continue The Office’s tradition of discovering famous talent,” said Paul Lieberstein (who plays Toby). “We hope that once America gets a good look at Will, they’ll see what we see -- tremendous, raw sexuality.”

Oh, we do … ever since we saw SNL’s now-legendary “Patriotic G-String” skit.

Read More | The Huffington Post

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No 30 Rock Baby for Jane Krakowski

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, 30 Rock,

Although one could imagine 30 Rock making Jenna Maroney and her drag queen impersonator/boyfriend (Will Forte) parents, a baby will not be in their future anytime soon.

When news of Jane Krakowski's real-life pregancy was revealed, fans of the NBC series immediately wondered what that would mean for her TV character. Now, we know the answer.

“At this time, we plan to shoot around Jane’s pregnancy, because no child should have Jenna Maroney for a mother," exec producer Robert Carlock and Tina Fey told EW in a statement.

Ouch.

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

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VIDEO: Jim Carrey SNL Promos Released

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Video,

Jim Carrey is returning to host Saturday Night Live this weekend, and we think it’s a great way to celebrate the new year.

Check him out in NBC’s new promo, which also features SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis.

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

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VIDEO: Conan O’Brien Apologizes to Jimmy Kimmel for Rudolph Sketch

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, Video,

Fans of both Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel might have noticed something unusual on their broadcasts recently: similar sketches.

Two weeks ago, Jimmy Kimmel Live was first to air a mashup of Sarah Palin's Alaska with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Watch the video after the jump.) That clip was unfortunately followed up two weeks later by a Conan sketch that closely resembed the first.

In response to the snafu, O'Brien issued an apology to the competition -- and made other revelations -- in the message above.

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Read More | Deadline

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TV on DVD: December 21, 2010

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, Family Guy, DVD,

Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this week:

• The Andy Griffith Show: 50th Anniversary (Best of Mayberry)
• Billy the Exterminator (Seasons 1 & 2)
• Bleach (Uncut) (Box Set 7)
• Caprica (Season 1.5)
• Family Guy: It's a Trap!
• Futurama (Volume 5)
• Gene Simmons Family Jewels (Season 4)
• The Guild (Season 4)
• The Secret Life of the American Teenager (Volume 5)
• The Virginian (Season 2)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

Read More | Amazon

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Paul Rudd Energizes Saturday Night Live

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Video,

Host Paul Rudd was enthusiastic and energetic on Saturday night -- but it’s pretty hard to be down when the immediate prospect of working with Paul McCartney looms on the horizon.

In what will certainly be dubbed as the “Paul-Paul episode,” Rudd was funny and perfectly on point from the word go. Just listen to his hilarious monologue (featuring a surprise musical guest star) in the clip above.

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VIDEO: Amy Ryan Returns to The Office Tonight

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office, Video,

While it's still not known exactly how Steve Carell will depart from The Office, I'm guessing his exit might have something to do with the Christmas "Holly" arriving in Scranton.

On tonight's episode, Holly Flax (Oscar nominee Amy Ryan) will make her long-awaited return to Michael Scott's Dunder Mifflin branch. Flax, who's scheduled for eight episodes, will be filling in for Toby once again. (Scott's nemesis will be away on a leave of absence.)

So will Holly finally dump her Nashua boyfriend? Will she forgive Michael for the herpes scare? Tune in!

Read More | TV Guide

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TV on DVD: November 30, 2010

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, HBO, NBC, Syndication, DVD,

Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this week:

• The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (Volume 17)
• Birdy the Mighty: Decode (Parts 1 & 2)
• Have Gun Will Travel (Season 5, Vol. 1)
• The Lucy Show (Season 3)
• Parks and Recreation (Season 2)
• The Public Defender (Volume 6)
• Sid & Marty Krofft's Saturday Morning Hits
• Soldiers of Fortune (Complete Series)
• Space: 1999 (Season 1)
• The Special Relationship (TV Movie)
• A Touch of Frost (Season 15)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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TV on DVD: November 16, 2010

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Cable, CBS, FX, NBC, Heroes, The Office, DVD,

Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday:

• Ancient Aliens (Season 1)
• Gangland (Season 6)
• Heroes (Complete Series)
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas
• Mrs. Miracle (Hallmark movie)
• National Geographic: Great Migrations
• The Office (Digital Shorts Collection)
• Peanuts Holiday Collection
• Perry Mason (Season 5, Vol. 2)
• The Twilight Zone (Season 2) **Blu-ray**
• Wycliffe (Series 4 and 5)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

Read More | Amazon

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Hey NBC, Why No New Parks and Rec?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, Gossip, Video,

Park and Recreation, truly one of TV’s most under-appreciated shows, still hasn’t returned from its Season 2 cliffhanger and we’re dying to see how Amy Poehler’s Leslie Knope is going to handle another year at the Parks Department.

So…how much longer do we have to wait, already?

According to those in the know, Season 3 should be on NBC “in January or February,” though the network is keeping mum on a definite date. As November drags on, it’s becoming clearer that we’re going to have to keep waiting for more of Aziz Ansari’s fantastic one-on-ones with the camera.

The cast and crew of Parks originally expected to return to air in September, which put a huge strain on the show’s leading lady Amy Poehler (who became pregnant with her and Will Arnett’s second child). Currently, they are shooting the 12th or 13th episode of the season, though they have no idea when any of them will be put on the air.

Read More | E! Online

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