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'Smash' Lives: Megan Hilty Joins Sean Hayes NBC Sitcom 'Sean Saves the World'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:30:18 +0000

As controversial as NBC's 'Smash' may have been, many were sad to see the series close out its two year run in recent weeks, even as ousted creator Theresa Beck continued to blast the series. Thankfully, all is not lost as breakout star Megan Hilty will be right back on NBC this fall joining 'Smash' guest star Sean Hayes in new sitcom 'Sean Saves the World.'

New 'True Blood' Season 6 Trailer: You Will Believe a Vamp Can Fly!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:30:26 +0000

'Game of Thrones' may have taken the week off for Memorial Day, but that didn't stop 'True Blood's sixth season from spurting out another trailer in advance of its June 16 season 6 premiere. The new sneak peak of the HBO vampire soap's latest run puts the godly Bill (or Billith) at the center, showing off some impressive new abilities now that the good Mr. Compton has come to embody the vampire deity. Preview the bloody new 'True Blood' season 6 trailer inside!

The CW Eyes Reduced-Order Renewals for Bubble Shows

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:25:18 +0000

Earlier today, news broke that NBC could be next in line to issue early renewals to the series of its current line-up, with plenty of shows on the bubble for cancellation. CBS and FOX have already issued mayor renewals, along with The CW's pickups for 'Arrow,' 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Supernatural,' but what other CW series are on the chopping block? And which might get truncated final season orders bolstered by online sales?

Old School Shows that Lori Enjoys Watching With Her Son

Lori Crofford — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:46:25 +0000

I must admit I am loving the re-runs of some of my favorite shows from my younger days. E and I will find a show I used to watch as a youngster and he loves them as much as I did as a kid. Here are some of my favorite old school shows that E and I watch together.

The Christmas Shows I Love to Hate

Lori Crofford — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:39:29 +0000

I love it when the Christmas season rolls around. I love the classic Christmas shows including, “Frosty the Snowman”, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. I even love the new classics like “Shrek the Halls”, “Spongebob Christmas”, “Merry Madagascar” and “Prep and Landing”. However, I am growing to hate these beloved shows. [...]

Let's Celebrate The Brady Bunch Today

Lori Crofford — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:13:46 +0000

Back on this day in 1969, the infamous song you know an love was introduced to us, “Here’s a story of a lovely lady…”, you know you are singing it now. The Brady Bunch debuted back on this day in 1969 and introduced us to Mr. and Mrs. Brady, Greg, Marsha, Peter, Jan, Bobby, Cindy [...]

Will Matthew Perry Finally Get a Break with His New Sitcom "Go On"?

Lori Crofford — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:17:16 +0000

Matthew Perry has had a tough time when it comes to TV shows. Of course it was “Friends” that launched his career. However, since “Friends” ended in 2004 he has had a hard time finding success with new TV projects. Matthew Perry has starred in some semi-successful movies but his TV career after “Friends” just [...]

You Take the Good, You Take the Bad-Happy Anniversary to the "Facts of Life"

Lori Crofford — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:51:20 +0000

If you grew up in the 80′s then you probably watched the “Facts of Life” on a weekly basis and then watched the re-runs and probably still do today. The “Facts of Life” debuted back on this day in 1979. It was a spin-off from “Different Strokes”. When it debuted it was about a group [...]

ALF is Finally Getting His Own Movie

Lori Crofford — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:15:25 +0000

Remember back in the late 80′s, early 90s a TV show about an alien coming to Earth and living with a family. That alien was ALF (Alien Life Form) and it was my favorite TV show at the time. ALF was awesome, I still have an ALF puppet from when I was a kid. My [...]

The New Era of Dallas: The Ewings Return Just as Mean and Nasty as They Left [POLL

Lori Crofford — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:59:19 +0000

So I did it, I watched the return of Dallas last night and I’ll admit once again I’m hooked. I remember watching this show every Friday Night with my Mom. Her show’s were Dallas, Knots Landing and Dynasty. That was the hot button of primetime drama back in teh 80′s and it was GOOD! TNT [...]

Sabrina the Teenage Witch To Be Made Into a Movie – What's Your Favorite 90′s Teenage Sitcom [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:35:01 +0000

So one of my favorite evening rituals was watching sitcoms and one of the sitcoms I watched was Sabrina the Teenage Witch starring Melissa Joan Hart. That, and Boy Meets World were my favorite shows in the late 90's. Well it seems Sabrina may be heading to the big screen.

'The Walking Dead's' Producers and Cast Promise an Even Scarier Season 3

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:40:47 +0000

Sunday’s finale of the second season of ‘The Walking Dead’ drew nine million viewers, the most in the series’ history. According to AMC, the show has also become the number one drama among 18-to-49 year-old men in basic cable history.

So suffice to say there are a whole bunch of folks anxiously awaiting season three of the post-apocalyptic zombie-fest. While that won’t come until October, according to producer Glen Mazzara, it should be worth the wait.

Adam Levine to Join the Cast of FX's American Horror Story

Lori Crofford — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:54 +0000

One of the most twisted shows to come to television in years is FX's American Horror Story. It is filled with a star studded cast. Jessica Lange, Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Zachary Quinto and many more grace the screen in this dark, dreary and twisted drama about a house filled with the ghosts of those who lived and died in the home. It was just announced that American Horror Story will be turning a bit maroon.

Name that Tune to Get A Reboot-What Game Show Would You Like To See Again on TV [Poll]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:05:53 +0000

Apparently Freemantle Media has bought the rights to the game show Name that Tune. The original debuted in 1952 on radio and then television in 1953. It ran for 6 years. However, the one I'm familiar with is the one that ran from 1974-1981. Well we could see the revival of the game show coming soon to a TV network near you.

Best of the "Very Special" Episodes

Lori Crofford — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:18:11 +0000

When watching your favorite sitcoms growing up, there was always that one "very special" episode that would show up at least once a year. You know the one that was meant to teach you a lesson. Jest put together the top 50 very special episodes. Keep in mind that when you watch this you'll remember most of the episodes. At least I did.

Davy Jones' Best TV/Movie Appearences

Lori Crofford — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:31 +0000

I was saddened when I heard the news that Davy Jones had died. I used to watch re-runs of The Monkees on Nick every afternoon after school. You could say he wasn't a part of my generation, but then again he was because he kept himself relevant throughout the years from his many TV and Movie cameos. He

Spongebob's House Cannot Be a Pineapple-So Says One Mathematician [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:26:38 +0000

Spongebob Squarepants is a cartoon on Nickeloden loved by most children and hated by most parents. However, with that said it is a cartoon and of course the stuff that goes on in that cartoon is pure fiction. So with that said Spongebob can live in a pineapple under the sea if he wants no matter what the mathematical world says.

Amarillo's Kristine Osorio Makes it To Hollywood on American Idol

Lori Crofford — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:48:28 +0000

If you watched American Idol last night then you saw the audition of Amarillo Native Kristine Osorio. Kristine is a mother of three who flew to Houston to audition. Kristine is in the process of going through a divorce, and took out a loan to pay for it. However, she decided she would take a chance on herself and her talent and used the money for a airline ticket to Houston. Check out her awesome audition.

Harry Connick, Jr. Guest Stints on Law and Order:SVU This Season

Lori Crofford — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:18:38 +0000

I'll admit, I haven't been as loyal to Law and Order: SVU this year because Christopher Meloni left the show and rumors that Mariska Hargitay would follow. Elliot Stabler was one of my favorite characters in the show and when they wrote him off, I began to write the show off. Christopher Meloni has moved on and will be starring on True Blood next season. Law and Order: SVU will regain my love once again because they have cast Harry Connick, Jr.

15 TV Theme Songs in a 2-Minute Mash-Up

Lori Crofford — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:35:41 +0000

The Koren Ensemble put together this awesome two-minute video of 15 different TV Theme Songs. This is an awesome video and they even give you video hints by re-enacting the openings of the shows.