First off, I am happy to report the Kristen Bell recently signed on to do additional episodes for “Heroes”. Additionally, Kristen Bell’s “Veronica Mars” co-star Francis Capra (Weevil) will also be making an appearance on Heroes in the fall. I’m super excited that Elle will be back (and am wishing for a scene between her & & I am hoping that “Heroes” will kick ass & live up to my expectations. Last year I was none too pleased!
More casting news from the Peacock! The O.C.’s Julie Cooper will be doing a guest stint on “Chuck.” News also broke this week that Jordana Brewster will make an appearance as the girl that crushed Chuck’s heart in college (by sleeping with Bryce).
A number of us rejoiced last spring when NBC announced that it had made a deal with Direct TV to save Friday Night Lights. Wait, did I just say something nice about Direct TV? It doesn’t matter, they are so deep in the hole with me the only way I’d ever not HATE Direct TV is if they brought back Buffy or Veronica Mars or perhaps even Arrested Development. Oops, sorry, didn’t mean to get sidetracked by my complete loathing of Direct TV. Anyhooo….I just heard that Jason Street & Smash Williams have been reduced to recurring characters. According to creator Jason Katims, there will be a 4 episode arc that will wrap up both characters’ storylines & move them forward with their lives. Although it is kind of sad to see them go, I am just grateful that Riggins & Sorenson will be back full time! Gotta get my WWRD tshirt for October! Oh that reminds me, if any of my NC friends do not have Direct TV & are FNL fans, feel free to come over every week to enjoy it with me. If I have to have this God forsaken TV service I might as well share its value with my friends!
The big news from ABC this week is that Katie Holmes will guest on an episode of “Eli Stone.” I think it is kind of funny that this is such big news & stunt casting. It is not like Katie Holmes is a movie star, she’s just been brainwashed by Tom Cruise!
Also, regarding Scrubs, I have learned that Courtney Cox will do a multi episode arc as Dr. Kelso’s successor. At this week Television Critic’s
Word on the street is that Michael J. Fox has 2 potential guest stints lined up for next year. First, reprising his role on Scrubs & second on Rescue Me. I would love to see MJF on either show, but the idea of him on Rescue Me has me completely intrigued.
So I know the casting news you’ve all been patiently waiting for is about the new 90210. Although Tori Spelling agreed to do a few guest spots they are holding off because she just had a baby. I heard that Luke Perry was a firm “NO”, Jason Priestly was most likely a “NO” while Shannon Doherty was dangerously close to signing on! Shut up! Now that would get me to lift my embargo against the CW. Shannon Doherty & Jennie Garth in a scene together….oh sweet tv drama, how I love thee!
And the my last bit of casting scoop isn’t really scoop at all. It is a plea. A plea to the tv gods to please, please make this casting decision. For those of you that watch Brothers & Sisters you know that the newest Walker “Ryan” is out there & will make an appearance this year. The show has yet to cast this role & I have the perfect person. Jason Dohring. Now that the deplorable “Moonlight” has been canceled Dohring can come on over to Casa Walker. Anyone who has seen Veronica Mars knows Dorhing can do brutal, vulnerable, and just plain delicious. He would be perfect for the role! I will be saying a little prayer each night that the powers that be over at ABC make my wish come true.
As I have mentioned, I’m spending the summer re-watching some of my favorite tv shows. I’m already through seasons 1 & 2 of Veronica Mars, and am working through the first seasons of Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sex & the City. I’m enjoying all the shows immensely. My one gripe is that SATC is not meant to be watched on a 52 inch tv. I wish they would have made the dvds better quality. It looks all grainy on my tv which makes me a wee bit grumpy. I’ll adding Angel Season 1 to the mix soon.
Despite all my tv on dvd watching, I still have some extra time to watch some live tv (not much, but some). In addition to the Deadliest Catch (Jonathan & the Time Bandit RULE!), I am completely obsessed with “So You Think You Can Dance”. As much as I love the show I am bothered by judges/producers trying to push certain contestants ahead (and out) but I guess that is to be expected by any reality show. Lord knows they do that on Idol (EEEE! Can’t wait for the David Cook record). Anyhoo, as for “SYTYCD” my current favorites are Katee, Joshua,
Mark and Chelsie.
I also really like Courtney & Gev, and most of the time I enjoy Twitch & Kherington. Which means I’m bound for some disappointment as there are only 5 couples left. I think Will is a superior dancer but I’m suffering from some serious Will Backlash. The judges are ruining him for me.
Finally, a few weeks back Entertainment Weekly released a list of new “classics”. Of course I generally disagreed with this list so I’m currently working on my 10 classic TV shows, movies & records. To be clear, I’m not saying these are the best, just the ones I deem classic. Anyhoo, you’ll see that in a week or two. And don’t forget that the new (and likely the last one on bravo) season of Project Runway starts tonight. Will it be as fierce as last year (I’m guessing not, how could it be?)….
2 comments:
I hear that Matt Long - of "Jack & Bobby" fame (well, that's pushing it I guess) is a contender for the newest Walker.
While I'm a little sad to see Street take a step down from FNL, I don't really care to ever see Smash Williams and all his over-emoting arrogance again so fine by me. As long as my Coach is there and my soulmate Riggins, I'm happy.
Are you a Mad Men fan?? As soon as I finish Arrested Dev I will watch the first season - just in time for the second to start should I enjoy it.
No thoughts on Swingtown. Its the best new show on TV.
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