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'Parks and Rec' Let Patton Oswalt Ad-Lib About 'Star Wars' for Eight Glorious Minutes [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:47:35 +0000

One of the double-feature ‘Parks and Recreation’ episodes airing tomorrow (April 18) has a cameo from comedian Patton Oswalt, who was tasked with ad-libbing for a full eight minutes during a scene in which his character uses a citizen filibuster to stall a Pawnee City Council vote. The producers gave him the note to “ramble [...]

'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary Special: See David Tennant and Matt Smith Together on Set!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:43 +0000

A few weeks ago, 'Doctor Who' fans around the world let out a collective cry of "fantastic!" at the news that David Tennant and Billie Piper would reprise their roles as the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler for the upcoming 'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary special. Now, as filming resumes abroad, we have our first look at Tennant and current series star Matt Smith shooting on the set! Get a sneak peek of the 'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary reunion inside!

10 Trivial Facts You Can Use To Impress Your Friends

Rick Andrews — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:57:21 +0000

Have you ever been just sitting around with friends and, all of a sudden, one of them blurts out some piece of trivia? Maybe you have a Sheldon Copper ('Big Bang Theory') or Cliff Clavin ('Cheers') in your inner circle.

Well, the next time you're around a group of friends and you want to impress them with some piece of useless trivia, you have come to the right place.

Top 15 Best Theme Songs from TV Shows

Lori Crofford — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:24:17 +0000

I am an avid TV watcher. I love a good sitcom, drama, or reality cooking show. However, what I love is when a TV show has a killer theme song. What I have come to realize is that shows these days don't go for the catchy sing along anymore but they still have some pretty good openings. So here are my favorite TV theme songs.

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 Calm Act Now In Effect – No More Loud Commercials on TV

Lori Crofford — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:39:40 +0000

Have you been sitting at home watching TV then it goes to commercial and that commercial is blaring. Advertisers do this to get your attention, however, it gets my attention and instantly annoys me. What is even worse is being awakened from a deep sleep by one of those blaring commercials. Well, no more, the Calm Act is now in effect.

Gadget Alert – Suddenlink To Offer Tivo Stream Just In Time For The Holidays [SPONSORED]

Billy Goforth — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:45:15 +0000

If you are anything like me, I count the seconds until I get the latest gadget in my hand. Suddenlink is now offering the brand new Tivo Stream Just In time for Christmas. I have been waiting for this. I often wish I could watch my TiVo on my phone or tablet, or take my [...]

I Am So Excited About the 'Boy Meets World' Reboot

Lori Crofford — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:40:57 +0000

One of my favorite shows growing up was “Boy Meets World“. I watched that through my teenage years into adulthood. I feel in love with Cory and Topanga. I wanted Shawn to be my boyfriend. Eric, was Eric but he is the character that made the show funny. Who could forget Mr. Feeny. Mr. Feeny [...]

Sofia Vergara Explains Her Emmy Wardrobe Malfunction

Lori Crofford — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:13:48 +0000

Sophia Vergara has a huge wardrobe malfunction at the Emmy Awards. She split the rear end of her dress wide open showing the world her dairy aire. She was on Katie Couric’s talk show the other day and explained what happened. CLICK HERE for the picture of the malfunction. This women cracks me up. She [...]

'Survivor: One World' Cast and Twists Revealed

Shauna Wright — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:30:45 +0000

Fans of back-stabbing reality shows, listen up – the cast line-up for ’Survivor: One World’ has been unveiled, as well as some deets about how things will run when the new season of the CBS show premieres on February 15.

Watch a Montage of the Best TV Quotes of 2011 [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:45:22 +0000

Sometimes a TV character will fire off a line of dialogue that is so good you find yourself quoting it the next day. The Huffington Post’s TV critic Maureen Ryan has compiled a list of her 11 most memorable TV lines of 2011, which includes remarks from the likes of ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ Ron Swanson, ‘The Office’ cut-up Jim Halpert, and ‘Breaking Bad’s’ meth-dealing teacher Walter White.

Guess Which TV Show Topped 'TV Guide's' Fan Favorite Poll? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:45:44 +0000

It might not be getting any love from NBC, but the quirky sitcom ‘Community’ certainly has a dedicated fan base, as evident by their victory in ‘TV Guide Magazine’s’ annual fan favorite survey. More than 300,000 people voted for ‘Community’ in the non-scientific poll, giving it a victory over the other nominees — ‘Chuck,’ ‘The [...]

Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:39:04 +0000

A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression. What’s more, the study results published in the American Journal of Epidemiology also revealed women who exercised at least 90 minutes per day were [...]

McDonald's Rolls Out In-Store TV Programming

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:39:48 +0000

While many McDonald’s customers opt for the drive-through, those who dine inside the fast-food restaurants may soon benefit from an original programming experience via the McDonald’s TV channel. The move is part of an effort to capitalize on a captive audience. “While they’re in line getting their hamburger there is no escape,” said Allen Adamson, [...]

Grey's Anatomy Sneak Peek-Hearts On Fire Music Video

Lori Crofford — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:45:20 +0000

I am a HUGE fan of Grey's Anatomy. It is one of my favorite shows on TV. The new season returns on September 22nd with a 2-hour season premiere. I do not like the summer hiatus when it comes to my favorite TV shows, but this makes it even better.

Jimmy Fallon Predicted His December SNL Hosting Gig in 1998 [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:57:46 +0000

Back in 1998, when Alec Baldwin was hosting SNL for his 8th time, they did a Christmas Carol type skit and Jimmy Fallon told Alec that he would be hosting the show in December of 2011. However, he did say the musical guest would be REM, and that it would be on December 12th. It will air on December 17th and his musical guest will be Michael Buble, but hey he was very close.

Another Bizzare Interview with Doug Hutchinson and His Child Bride Courtney Stodden

Lori Crofford — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:48:27 +0000

Personally, I was a little disgusted when I found out that The Green Mile actor Doug Hutchinson, 51, married 16-year old Courtney Stodden. It's a little gross. I thought it was a publicity stunt, I still kinda do, because now they are shopping a reality show. Check out this bizarre interview with an Australian Morning Show.

Emmy Nominations 2011: 'Mildred Pierce,' 'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' Earn Top Honors

Lori Crofford — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:43:14 +0000

As expected, 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' were among the top series nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmys, announced early Thursday morning.

'Mad Men' picked up an impressive 19 nominations, the most of any drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Leading Actor (Jon Hamm), Outstanding Leading Actress (Elisabeth Moss) and Outstanding Supporting Actress (Christina Hendricks).

True Blood Season 4 Premieres Sunday Night On HBO [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:38:45 +0000

I am a huge fan of the series True Blood. I have been hooked since the debut of the show 4 years ago. I have a fascination with the vampire genre since Anne Rice released her books, including Interview with a Vampire. True Blood is based on a series of books by Charlaine Harris, call the The Sookie Stackhouse Books. So it wasn't much of a surprise to my friends and family when I read all 9 of them in less than a month.

Why We Love Betty White

Lori Crofford — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:32:37 +0000

Betty White, a true icon of television and movies, is one of our favorite actresses of all time. She has been in the business since 1939. She's charmed us on TV sitcoms, she's stolen our hearts on the big screen, she's helped win money for several game show contestants, and she's taken on the SNL stage in one of the best guest hosts in history. This is why we lo