Another Actor Quits CSI
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, CBS, News, Rumors,
UPDATE: You can read about Dourdan’s recent drug-related arrest here.
Fans of CSI will probably have some mixed feelings about their casting lineup this fall.
The good news? Just a few weeks ago, lead player William Petersen extended his contract with the CBS show. His current deal had him on the network until next month; his new terms will have him with program through the end of the 2008-09 season.
The bad news? TV Guide is reporting that another cast member has opted against renewing his gig beyond his May expiration date. Gary Dourdan, who has starred as Warrick Brown since 2000, has informed his bosses that he will be leaving the successful franchise. This news comes one year after Jorja Fox chose to walk away as well. (Though her last air date was technically in November.)
Although it’s unclear when or how Dourdan will depart CSI, make sure you have your Tivos prepared for the season finale on May 15.
TV Guide
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This Week on TV (4/14-4/20)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, MTV, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, American Idol, Desperate Housewives, Medium, Scrubs, The Office,
(You can view TV Envy’s Post-Strike Television Schedule here.)
MONDAY (4/14)
- Bones (FOX, 8pm): New episode. “When a motorcycle racer’s remains are discovered in a national park, Brennan and Booth hunt for his killer.” I hear this is a great show. I just wish Angel wasn’t flirting with a new woman.
- One Tree Hill (CW, 9pm): New episode. “Lucas tries to deal with being left at the altar.” He’ll find comfort in the arms of a young blonde thing later.
- Rules of Engagement (CBS, 9:30pm): New episode. “Adam and Jennifer go on a vacation with Jeff and Audrey, but first they have to endure a time share sales pitch.” What do I get if I endure the show?
- Medium (NBC, 10pm): “Kelly Preston guest stars as venture capitalist Meghan Doyle, who strikes up a professional and personal connection with Joe.” Anjelica Huston, Rosanna Arquette and now Kelly Preston. Is this the Lifetime channel?
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Survivor Micronesia: I’m in Such a Hot Pickle!
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Survivor, Editorial, Features,
For the first few weeks of Survivor: Micronesia, there was an obvious division between the Fans and Favorites. Later, things started getting murky when members were switched and alliances stretched out. This week, the two tribes finally merged and a whole new level of intensity entered the game.
With the competitors now fighting for individual immunity, this episode turned out to be quite an emotional roller coaster for those watching at home. In Week 9, one of the funniest scenes in Survivor history was followed up by one of the most cringe-inducing moments ever.
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Neil Patrick Harris Against Second Britney Appearance
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, Gossip,
While I’m sure he’s appreciative of the attention she helped bring to the show, How I Met Your Mother‘s Neil Patrick Harris would rather a certain pop star stayed at home.
Britney Spears’ cameo last month helped the CBS comedy earn its best performance in the demos ever. So why wouldn’t he want her to come back? Harris would (smartly) prefer to see Mother succeed on its own merits. In an interview with the AP, the actor admitted that his opinions are not shared by everyone in his crew. “I’m in the minority that our show does not need stunt casting in order to succeed.”
The singer’s highly-publicized appearance was not the first time the series had had a celebrity visit. Other guests have included Heidi Klum, Enrique Iglesias, Vanessa Minnillo and Mandy Moore. If the stunt casting continues at this pace, the comedy could end up looking like a former NBC hit.
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Secret Talents of the Stars Already Cancelled
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Cancellations, Ratings,
Thanks to dismal numbers for Tuesday’s debut, CBS has decided to cancel Secret Talents of the Stars after only one outing.
The show which would have eventually had viewers vote on their favorite performances was originally scheduled to air through the end of May. Unfortunately, the reality series placed a distant third in its original time slot (even behind a repeat). If things dwindled from there, the phone lines would have been painfully quiet.
So what did this abrupt cancellation force us to miss out on? Next week, Jo Dee Messina was slated to perform modern dance, Joshua Morrow was going to juggle and Bridget Marquardt was planning to transform into a trapeze artist. (Yes, be thankful the program ended now.)
If you missed out any of this week’s performances, you can catch four of them after the jump:
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Will Katie Couric Be Leaving CBS?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: CBS, Gossip, News, Ratings,
According to the Wall Street Journal, Katie Couric‘s highly-scrutinized run at CBS may be ending much sooner than expected. (Or much later than some had hoped.) Sources says the anchor may leave her contract over two years shy of its 2011 expiration date.
Despite great first-week ratings, the former Today show host has faced a large uphill battle since her 2006 start. The 51-year-old has also faced endless criticism for her journalistic style. Through it all, Couric has tried to plow through her job with that trademark perky smile.
If the speculation is true, CBS Evening News may be looking for its next anchor around January 2009, right after the presidential inauguration. Although it’s doubtful a new seat filler could pull the network out of its ratings hole anytime soon, an early departure could help the broadcasting company’s pocketbook. Couric is currently receiving approximately $15 million annually.
Wall Street Journal
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Survivor Micronesia: Lost Puppy Dog
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Survivor, Editorial, Features,
When we last left Survivor: Micronesia, the Malakal tribe was having a hard time winning any of the Immunity Challenges, camp life at Airai was horrible, the Fans were getting picked off one-by-one and Ami kept confusing her fellow tribe mates (and the audience) with her constant waffling. Let me assure you, not much changed this week.
After knocking off Tracy at the last Tribal Council, Erik – and surprisingly, Ozzy – were both feeling a bit unsettled. Since he was the only Fan remaining at Malakal, the ice cream man figured he had a very short shelf life in the competition. Meanwhile, Ozzy was feeling incredibly frustrated by the recent turn of events. Since Tracy nastily called him the ‘leader’ of their group (a title he refused to accept), he knew that he might now have a large target on his back.
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Big Brother 9: Surly Joshuah Evicted, Adam Wins Head of Household
Posted by Jacci Lewis Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Editorial, News,
Not even a pathetically staged crying jag could save Joshuah from the chopping block on Big Brother 9. House guests fed up with his scheming ways and, as I’ve written about before, his bottomless pit of anger against some of the women in the house sent the 25-year-old Texas advertising media buyer packing.
Joshuah was evicted by a vote of 3 to 1. Ryan, Sheila and Adam all agreed it was time for him to go. Fellow pariah “Crazy” James was the only house guest to throw Joshuah a bone but it wasn’t enough.
The only other big headline of the night: Adam is the new Head of Household.
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Fans Try to Save Moonlight
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, CBS, Gossip, Renewals,
Just a few weeks ago, CBS finally put an end to one of their struggling sophomore shows, Jericho. Now supporters of Moonlight are hoping that their cult favorite will not see that same fate.
Although the program is scheduled to return with four new episodes come April 25, the drama has not yet landed on network’s renewal schedule. Realizing a peanut-filled campaign helped to bring back the Skeet Ulrich vehicle, die-hard fans are once again banding together to keep their new fave from bleeding out.
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More TV, Less Singing For Britney Spears?
Posted by Jacci Lewis Categories: Music, Prime Time, CBS, NBC, Gossip,
Could recovering pop wreck Britney Spears become a fixture on network television?
The New York Post reports that even though Spears is back in the studio working on a new album, her father/conservator Jamie is hoping she’ll phase out her music career and focus on television instead. (I think it is just smart business to accept that eventually people won’t want to see a 40-ish woman in a bustier gyrating to breathy dance songs. Wait a minute, Madonna still does it. Never mind.)
A Spears insider told the Post’s Page Six that Jamie wants his daughter to have a more normal 9-5 job to keep her working and out of trouble. The Spears camp was well-pleased with her cameo on CBS’ How I Met Your Mother. That appearance got the show its highest ratings ever. Set insiders say Spears was professional and friendly. They also say her comedic timing and ability to improv were surprisingly good. There is even talk Britney Spears may be asked back for another spot on How I Met Your Mother.
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