Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Robert Englund dives into “Lake Placid The Final Chapter”

September 29, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

When I was a kid, my grandpa used to tease me by talking about “crocogators,” some sort of fictional creatures he made up, an obvious amalgam of a crocodile and an alligator. Seeing how lucrative the crocodilian species has become for Syfy and its Saturday night original movie franchise, maybe I shouldn’t have forgotten those stories so easily. Perhaps I should yet whip out a screenplay and turn Crocogator into the next hit Syfy movie franchise (by the way, Syfy, don’t get any ideas). As it is, the network is continuing its most successful crocodile horror franchise tonight, with Lake Placid The Final […]

No shortage of bacon in Destination America’s new “United States of Bacon” series

September 27, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Bacon lovers were in panic mode recently when news that there may be a world shortage of pork and bacon next year caused concerns over an impending “aporkalypse” (though some are saying that is just hogwash). In either case, bacon fans can soon also turn to their TV screens to get their fix (though it won’t be quite as tasty or aromatic an experience), because Destination America has greenlighted the series United States of Bacon, which premieres Sunday, Dec. 30, at 10pm ET. Based on an episode of this past summer’s three-part series United States of Food (with the bacon […]

Dog and Beth Chapman returning to reality television on CMT

September 25, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today, CMT announced that it has greenlighted Dog (working title), a new unscripted series that marks the TV return of Duane Chapman (a.k.a. “Dog the Bounty Hunter”) and his wife, Beth Chapman. The show will follow the two as they help fellow bail bondsmen and bounty hunters struggling to catch fugitives on the lam. CMT says it has ordered 10, one-hour episodes. Dog and Beth will star in and executive-produce the series, which is set to begin production early next year and premiere spring/summer 2013 on CMT. Following the end of their hit series Dog the Bounty Hunter earlier this […]

“The Young and the Restless” will air its 10,000th episode on Sept. 27

September 21, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

In an era when long-running daytime dramas seem to be getting the axe in favor of more lifestyle-oriented series, a few stalwarts remain. Chief among these is CBS’ The Young and the Restless, which the network has wisely not been tinkering with up to this point, and for good reason — it has been the No.1-rated daytime drama for more than 23 years. As it approaches its 40th anniversary next March (it premiered March 26, 1973), The Young and the Restless will also be hitting another milestone this coming Thursday, Sept. 27, when it will air its 10,000th episode. In the […]

Elmo gets new format as “Sesame Street” begins Season 43

September 20, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

The beloved and influential children’s series Sesame Street begins its 43rd season Monday, Sept. 24, on PBS (check local listings for the exact time and channel in your area). While much of what has made the show so impactful and important will remain — the fun and educational elements — one change is taking place of note regarding one of its most famous characters. The little red furry monster Elmo is having his “Elmo’s World” segment replaced after 13 years. But don’t fret, Elmo fans. Elmo is simply being given a new series of 11-minute skits, called “Elmo the Musical,” […]

Eva Longoria, Ryan Lochte, “Devious Maids” cast on hand at 2012 ALMA Awards

September 19, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

This past Sunday, the 2012 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards event was taped in Los Angeles, honoring American Latinos in the entertainment industry, television, film and music. The awards coincide with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Once again, NBC will air a primetime special of the ALMA Awards, an hourlong program this Friday, Sept. 21, at 8pm ET. Eva Longoria and George Lopez returned to co-host the event, at which Christina Aguilera received the 2012 NCLR Special Achievement Award for her career and work in philanthropy. America Ferrara, Michael […]

MTV brings original “Teen Mom” cast back for two specials

September 19, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

MTV announced today that it will be bringing the original Teen Mom cast back for two specials in October. These are the four young mothers who originally shared their stories in the first season of 16 and Pregnant, and then had viewers follow along as they navigated their teen years and early twenties with toddlers in tow. The final season of Teen Mom averaged 2.4 million total viewers per episode, and ranked as the No. 1 cable program among P12-34 in its time slot. Beyond just having a ratings impact, the show seems to be getting people to think, as […]

nuvoTV’s “Curvy Girls” explores challenges of plus-size modeling

September 18, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

The new series Curvy Girls, premiering tonight on nuvoTV, is about models, but unlike so many of the other reality shows that focus on that profession, it features no eliminations, and no challenges. Instead, it professes to be a raw look at the real-life challenges of being a plus-size woman in a skinny-girl world. Curvy Girls follows four Latinas — LornaLitz, Denise, Rosie and Ivory — through their experiences in the competitive industry of modeling, while also diving into their personal struggles with body image, eating disorders and emotional difficulties. Each week, the women lay it all on the table […]

“The Mob Doctor”: “ER” meets “The Sopranos” meets “Dr. Faustus”

September 14, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

“The Mob Doctor” diagnosis: Cheesy, pulpy drama From its opening — where a mob goon with a screwdriver impaled in his head needs an emergency removal — to its over-the-top acting of the pilot episode’s “guest star” Michael Rappaport, and everything in between, FOX’s new series The Mob Doctor, which premieres Sept. 17 at 9pm ET/PT and airs Mondays, is an odd pastiche of mob movie-meets medical drama-meets thriller, with some offbeat humor thrown in. “It’s going to be fun to see how far we can push her,” says co-creator and co-executive producer Rob Wright. Wright is referring to the series’ […]

Mario Lopez talks to Mark Sanchez and Eva Longoria in nuvoTV series “One-On-One”

September 13, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

One of the busiest men in show biz, Mario Lopez, hosts yet another series with the debut of Mario Lopez: One-On-One tonight, Sept. 13, at 8pm ET/PT on nuvoTV. In the series, Lopez sits down with some of his best friends, who happen to be among the biggest Latino superstars in sports and entertainment. The press release says that Lopez “isn’t pitching softball questions,” but there probably won’t be many unhittable curves, either, we’re guessing. In tonight’s premiere episode, Lopez chats with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, who is coming off a big game last Sunday as his team […]