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Don't Shoot the Messenger, Re: GLEE
From: CT To: The TV Addict Date: May 19, 2009 Subject: Shame On You, FOX! Message Body: For weeks, viewers have been complaining about missing the final moments of AMERICAN IDOL due to the show running over. But last night, FOX not only ticked off millions of viewers but officially screwed themselves by allowing IDOL to run over yet again… and in the process, assure that anyone recording GLEE on a DVR would miss the end of the show-stopping performance, not to mention scenes for the episodes we won’t see until fall. So afford me a moment of clarity, FOX: You spent millions of dollars over several months advertising GLEE only to then cut off the ending, including the first new commercials for upcoming episodes? In twitterspeak, that would have be considered a #massivefail. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2009%2F05%2F19%2Fdont-shoot-the-messenger-re-glee%2F'; addthis_title = 'Don%26%238217%3Bt+Shoot+the+Messenger%2C+Re%3A+GLEE'; addthis_pub = ''; More »
Last Post: May 20, 2009 7:24 PM by ptrader
A LIFE ON MARS Post-mortem with Executive Producers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg
In what is sure to go down as one of the most literal endings in television history, Sam Tyler and Co. ended their seventeen episode journey known as LIFE ON MARS last night, doing just that. And whether you loved it, loathed it, or are still scratching your head over it — this TV Addict can’t help but feel that in this era of cancel-happy-television-executives — serious kudos must be paid to executive producers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg for providing fans with any ending at all. Clearly, Appelbaum and Rosenberg get it. As evidence by the fact that not only did they make good on their promise to write and produce a fifteen minute ending to their prematurely canceled series OCTOBER ROAD (which will be included on the second season DVD coming out in MAY), they took the time out of their insanely busy schedule while up in Toronto... More »
Last Post: April 5, 2009 6:05 PM by drjim@drjim.net
Breaking: ABC Cancels PUSHING DAISIES, ELI STONE and DIRTY SEXY MONEY
We interrupt what should have been a highly enjoyable night of UGLY BETTY, THE OFFICE, 30 ROCK, GREY’S ANATOMY, SUPERNATURAL, SMALLVILLE and LIFE ON MARS to bring you some A wfully B ad C ancellation News (And yes, the intentional use of bold tags and incredibly lame play on words is an intentional tip off that leads into the crux of the piece. ABC (get it now?!) has officially cancelled PUSHING DAISIES, ELI STONE and DIRTY SEXY MONEY. Okay, not ‘officially’, because let’s face it, the Alphabet Network is desperate to avoid the deluge of lipstick that NBC is currently accumulating as a result of their shoddy treatment of LIPSTICK JUNGLE. But nonetheless, EW’s Ausiello , E! Online and The Hollywood Reporter have all confirmed (funnily enough, within mere moments of eachother!) that all three quality shows will not be shooting any episodes past their initial 13 episode order. (more…)... More »
Last Post: November 21, 2008 4:25 PM by videoaddict
Fall TV Preview 2008: PUSHING DAISIES
When we last visited The Pie Hole: Chuck was left to deal with the fallout from Ned’s confession that he was responsible for her father’s death [Who exactly says honesty is the best policy?] Emerson revealed that he has a daughter while ‘Aunt’ Lily dropped the biggest bombshell of all ? that she’s actually Chuck’s mother! Coming up on PUSHING DAISIES Season 2: At last month’s San Diego Comic Convention , creator Bryan Fuller promised more exotic locales, more adventure and undoubtedly by popular demand, more singing from Kristen Chenowith’s Olive Snook. Also falling under the category of ‘more’ will be guest stars galore. Including EVERWOOD alum Debra Mooney as Emerson Cod’s mother. David Arquette who’s expected to drop by in episode two as Randy Mann, a socially inept man who holds a “special talent” that will connect him to Ned. And NEWSRADIO’s Stephan Root who EW’s Michael Ausiello revealed... More »
Last Post: September 11, 2008 2:21 PM by Dooface
Win HEROES Season 2 on DVD
In honor of the second season of HEROES being released tomorrow on both Blu-ray and DVD, theTVaddict.com is thrilled to be able to give away a copy to one lucky reader. To qualify to win, simply leave a comment letting us know who your favorite hero is and why. One lucky entrant will be picked at random and notified via email on September 1, 2008 [So please be sure to enter with a valid email address]. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F08%2F25%2Fwin-heroes-season-2-on-dvd%2F'; addthis_title = 'Win+HEROES+Season+2+on+DVD'; addthis_pub = ''; More »
Last Post: August 30, 2008 6:31 PM by tara
First Look: NBC's KATH AND KIM
The fine folks over NBC just sent along an email containing a first look at their new Thursday night comedy KATH AND KIM . Of course the big question mark is whether or not the Aussie import will follow in THE OFFICE’s “Comedy Night Done Right” footsteps? Or be the next COUPLING? Stay tuned… (more…) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F07%2F15%2Ffirst-look-nbcs-kath-and-kim%2F'; addthis_title = 'First+Look%3A+NBC%26%238217%3Bs+KATH+AND+KIM'; addthis_pub = ''; More »
Last Post: July 22, 2008 2:04 PM by Ken Westmoreland
Tim Russert is Dead at 58
For years, one of this TV Addict’s Sunday morning traditions has involved a cup of coffee and MEET THE PRESS. So it’s with great sadness and sorrow that I write the following words: This afternoon, Tim Russert died of an apparent heart attack. Russert made politics both accessible and interesting. Never skirting the important issues of the day or shying away from the tough questions. 58 was far too young. Sundays will never be the same. For all the latest information, timelines and tributes, please visit the NYTimes addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F06%2F13%2Ftim-russert-is-dead-at-58%2F'; addthis_title = 'Tim+Russert+is+Dead+at+58'; addthis_pub = ''; More »
Last Post: June 15, 2008 12:20 AM by Brandon C
What the TV Addict is Watching: Tuesday April 22
AMERICAN IDOL 8PM, FOX Tonight is Andrew Lloyd Webber week on IDOL, which means our money is on the incredibly ‘humble’ David Cook singing something from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Also on tonight, courtesy of tvismypacifier.com *Series Premiere* - The Alaska Experiment - Discovery @ 10/9c *Season Premiere* - A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila - MTV @ 10/9c *Season Premiere* - Most Outrageous Moments - NBC @ 8/7c *Special* - The Real Housewives of New York City - Bravo @ 9/7c (1-Hour Reunion Special) *New* - According to Jim - ABC @ 8/7c *New* - American Idol - FOX @ 8/7c *New* - Beauty and the Geek - CW @ 8/7c *New* - Big Brother - CBS @ 9/8c *New* - Boston Legal - ABC @ 10:02/9:02c *New* - Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love - Oxygen @ 10:30/9:30c *New* - Dancing With the Stars - ABC @ 9/8c... More »
Last Post: April 22, 2008 6:27 PM by KaBill
Worst OSCARS Ever
And the OSCAR goes to… the fans, for having to endure what can only be summed up as the most boring Oscar telecast ever. Rather than take the honest approach and admit to the world that there simply wasn’t enough time post-WGA strike to put together a proper (translation: entertaining and funny) show, ABC perpetrated a lie. Aside from Jon Stewart’s noble, classy and painfully minimalist attempt to keep the audience awake, the show was essentially a glorified Golden Globes press conference. In fact, the only thing less interesting than last night’s Oscars winning speeches was being force fed clips of previous Academy Award winners we either (a) didn’t care about or (b) didn’t remember. Here’s hoping that sometime in the not-to-distant future ABC will harness LOST’s time-travelling technology and give us five hours of our life back. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F02%2F25%2Fworst-oscars-ever%2F'; addthis_title = 'Worst+OSCARS+Ever'; addthis_pub = ''; More »
Last Post: February 26, 2008 1:05 PM by armyturtle
LOST: We Finally Got An Answer!
As is the case with most morning afters, this TV Addict woke up with the traditional LOST hangover (or LOSTover). Why are Kate and Jack covering up the truth about the Oceanic Crash? What’s the significance of Miles asking for not 3 million dollars, but 3.2? Who are the freighter folk working for? Not to mention the even-persistant questions about Ben! The island! The helicopter! Time travel! Well you get the idea. Yet amidst the never-ending barrage of questions was a glimmer of hope and quite possibly our first genuine answer of the season. Presumably, we now know who Kate was in such a hurry to get back to during last May’s shocking finale scene [see above video]. When Kate told Jack, “I have to go, he’s going to be wondering where I am,” the ‘he’ may infact be Aaron. So Kate/Jack shippers rejoice. Odds are looking good that Kate... More »
Last Post: February 22, 2008 1:18 PM by ostate
WGA Strike: Was it Worth it?
With the WGA Strike (almost) over, this TV Addict must now take a moment to ask the obvious yet slightly painful question. Was it worth it? Sure the WGA got their foot in the door when it comes to internet residuals, but at a pretty hefty price. The reality of this unfortunate situation is that this three month old work stoppage may have irreversibly changed the television industry forever. Writers returning to work may soon find themselves facing fewer jobs, fewer shows and worst of all, fewer viewers. So post away with your thoughts. Good Deal or Raw Deal? addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fthetvaddict.com%2F2008%2F02%2F11%2Fwga-strike-was-it-worth-it%2F'; addthis_title = 'WGA+Strike%3A+Was+it+Worth+it%3F'; addthis_pub = ''; More »
Last Post: February 12, 2008 6:20 PM by hawkxp
First Look: James Van Der Beek Drops By THE FORGOTTEN
if you don’t want to wait for your life to be over December 1st to get a first look at the artist formerly known as Dawson Leery, we’ve got your first look at James Van Der Beek’s upcoming guest appearance on THE FORGOTTEN right here. More photos of which can be found after the jump. More »
In Defense of Last Night's HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
In his critique of Monday night’s HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER , Time Magazine’s James Poniewozik took the writers to task for delivering a Barney-centric episode that has “decided to simply wipe out a major character arc [Barney and Robin's relationship] and grant itself a do-over.” Our take: We’re okay with that. For unlike many critics — who earlier today took to the internets to express their disdain for last night’s tour-de-force/Emmy winning performance by one Neil Patrick Harris that had Barney opening up his “playbook” by revealing the many scams, flim-flams and bamboozles that he has employs to lie, cheat, and steal his way into a women’s heart (for one night only) — we loved every minute of it. Sure, in theory Barney and Robin as a couple was a nice idea. But if Homer Simpson taught us anything, it’s that in theory , communism worked. In reality, said... More »
First Look: The SCRUBS Season 9 Premiere
On December 1st, school is back in session. Sacred Heart Medical School that is. And here with your first look at the back-to-back SCRUBS season premiere featuring the return of J.D, Turk, Dr. Cox, Eliot Reed, Dr. Kelso and Intern Denise is theTVaddict.com. More photos of which can be found after the jump. More »
TV Ratings: Monday November 16, 2009
Source: MediaWeek , Ratings: in millions Time Network Show Rating 18-49 8PM ABC Dancing with the Stars 18.10 3.7/9 FOX House 12.95 5.1/13 CBS How I Met Your Mother 8.44 3.5/9 NBC Heroes 5.07 2.2/6 CW One Tree Hill 2.63 1.2/3 8:30PM CBS Accidentally on Purpose 7.76 3.0/7 9PM ABC Dancing with the Stars 19.38 4.1/10 CBS Two and a Half Men 14.07 4.8/12 FOX Lie to Me 7.80 2.9/7 NBC Trauma 5.16 1.8/4 CW Gossip Girl 2.24 1.2/2 9:30PM CBS The Big Bang Theory 13.49 5.1/12 10PM CBS CSI: Miami 13.49 3.8/10 ABC Castle 10.86 2.6/7 NBC The Jay Leno Show 4.46 1.4/4 More »
TV Ratings: Tuesday November 17, 2009
Source: MediaWeek , Ratings: in millions Time Network Show Rating 18-49 8PM CBS NCIS 19.63 3.9/11 ABC V 8.99 2.9/8 NBC Merry Madagascar 8.96 2.9/8 FOX So You Think You Can Dance 6.44 2.5/7 CW 90210 2.14 1.1/3 8:30PM NBC The Biggest Loser 9.64 3.6/10 9PM ABC Dancing with the Stars Results 15.49 3.2/8 CBS NCIS: Los Angeles 15.21 3.4/9 NBC The Biggest Loser 9.43 3.7/10 FOX So You Think You Can Dance 5.46 2.3/6 CW Melrose Place 1.57 0.8/2 10PM CBS The Good Wife 12.77 2.6/7 ABC The Forgotten 6.80 1.7/5 NBC The Jay Leno Show 5.67 1.8/6 More »
Tonight's TV Addict Must Watch: MODERN FAMILY
Move over Bluths, the Dunphy-Pritchett family is in the house. And with tonight’s hilarious seventh episode, the hit ABC sitcom MODERN FAMILY (9PM ABC and CityTV in Canada) inches that much closer to solidifying its status as the ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT heir apparent. Thanks in no small part to tonight’s introduction of the most inappropriate (albeit funny) family crush since George-Michael and Maeby Bluth. And the arrival of two giant movie stars — Edward Norton and Elizabeth Banks — who in the grand tradition of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT agree to tackle a few less than flattering roles. With Norton playing an aging rock-star has-been hired by Claire to surprise Phil and Banks dropping by as Cameron and Mitchell’s party-going friend Sal. (Cameron on Bank’s Sal, “Hanging out with her is like an Amsterdam Saturday night every day of the week.” Adds Mitchell, “Ironically Sal is not allowed back in Amsterdam.” Chimes in... More »
Candid Cory Monteith: The GLEE Star Talks about the Future of Finn, the Perils of Fame and the Wild Ride that Comes with Starring on a Hit Show
Cory Monteith and the TV Addict, 11.18.09 Toronto It may surprise you to learn that GLEE star Cory Monteith and the TV Addict go way back. Before he became everyone’s favorite singing jock, Monteith and his fellow GLEE clubbers were hangin’ with me on the set of what would soon become the most buzzed about show in recent memory, asking what I and several other reporters thought of their little “we’re singin’ and dancin’ and we’re not gonna be the next COP ROCK” show. Okay, frankly, none of them are old enough to remember COP ROCK. But I digress. During that meeting back in March , the cast wanted to know if we, the TV journalists with our fingers on the pulse of the pop-culture beat, thought this show would connect with a large enough audience to prevent it from tap dancing to an early grave. They seemed genuinely concerned... More »
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