Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

“The Office” edition of Clue coming this fall

September 17, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

The classic whodunit game Clue will be available this fall in a collector’s edition based on the hit comedy The Office. In the mystery game, players find themselves being called into work by Michael Scott on a Saturday. Upon arrival, they discover that Toby, Michael’s nemesis from HR, is “dead” in the lobby. Along with Toby are instructions for a mandatory Team Building game of Clue. The employees must determine who “killed” Toby, what office weapon was used (nine potential weapons include the Dundee Trophy, a ream of Dunder Mifflin paper, a World’s Best Boss coffee mug, a rabid bat, […]

Oprah’s show goes ’60s retro with “Mad Men”-inspired episode

September 17, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

On the Monday, Sept. 21, episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show (syndicated; check local listings for time and channel in your area), Oprah goes back to the 1960s. Inspired by AMC’s hit series Mad Men, Oprah offers a blast-from-the-past ’60s-themed set, a studio audience decked out in their best ’60s costumes, and appearances by Mad Men stars Jon Hamm and January Jones. There will also be a performance by the Jersey Boys and some surprise guests. Even Oprah goes a little Mad as she dons a one-of-a-kind dress created by Mad Men‘s Emmy-winning costume designer, Janie Bryant. And O also […]

“The Beautiful Life: TBL” premieres tonight

September 16, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Emily Mitchell This show is awesome. Let me explain why. First off, for anyone who loves fashion, The Beautiful Life: TBL is going to feature some great designers. In the first episode, the models are walking the catwalk for Zac Posen. Secondly, although the show is obviously scripted, the behind-the-scenes action isn’t too cheesy, and the actors share the tall and lanky physique of real runway models.

Patrick Swayze remembered

September 15, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Following the passing of actor Patrick Swayze yesterday at the age of 57 after a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer, the actor best known for his blockbuster films Dirty Dancing and Ghost will be remembered through specials and tributes on television: Patrick Swayze: Last Dance — ABC, Sept. 15 at 10pm ET. Taped in December 2008, this Barbara Walters special originally aired in January 2009 (called Patrick Swayze: The Truth) — nearly a year after Swayze was first diagnosed — and was his final television interview. From their California ranch, Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, spoke about the diagnosis, […]

Cyrus Frakes is “King of the Crown”

September 14, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Emily Mitchell We’ve all watched them — whether it’s Miss Universe, Miss America or Miss 4-H Queen … there is no denying beauty pageants are fascinating (as well as guilty pleasures). But before these young women glide across the stage in floor-length bedazzlers, they must go through months of preparation. Enter Cyrus Frakes.

“Family Guy” cast appears on new “Actors Studio”

September 11, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer A few years ago, Bravo’s Inside the Actors Studio brought on the voice cast of The Simpsons for a very memorable interview, with each cast member alternating between his or her real identity and animated alter-ego. Things should be similarly entertaining in a new Actors Studio this Monday, September 14, when Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mike Henry and Seth Green (pictured left to right) talk to host James Lipton as both themselves and their respective Family Guy characters. Sorry, Meg fans (if there are any) — Mila Kunis will not be there. But we can expect to […]

“Amazing Race” announces 12 new teams

September 11, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

CBS has announced the 12 new teams competing in the 15th installment of The Amazing Race, kicking off with a two-hour episode Sept. 27. Season 15 includes a team of Harlem Globetrotters, two female pro poker players, the first ever racer with Asperger’s Syndrome, married yoga teachers and a former Miss America. Herbert “Flight Time” Lang & Nathaniel “The Big Easy” Lofton — Age 32 and 28. These two friends are teammates on the renowned Harlem Globetrotters and met five years ago at the team’s training camp. Herbert stands at 6’3″ and believes he can get along with anyone on […]

FOX and MySpace launch “Glee” karaoke contest

September 9, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Starting today (September 9) at 6pm ET, fans 14 years of age and older are invited to record their interpretations of songs featured in the hot new FOX series Glee (which debuts new episodes tonight) and posting their videos online at karaoke.myspace.com to be evaluated by judges in the Glee MySpace Karaoke Contest. The contest ends September 23, and a grand prize winner will be announced on or about October 21. The grand prize winner will receive a trip to Hollywood to visit the set of Glee. Winners will be selected on the basis of singing ability, entertainment value and […]

Cesar Millan and Scooby-Doo celebrate the big four-oh

September 8, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today in Los Angeles, noted dog behaviorist Cesar Millan (of the hit series Dog Whisperer) teamed up with noted cartoon dog Scooby-Doo to celebrate each other’s 40th birthday. The event, held at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys, also raised awareness of pet adoption and garnered $10,000 for the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation, courtesy of a Cartoon Network donation. But perhaps even more appreciated by the animals was the donation of 40,000 Snausages Scooby-Snacks! “I’m so happy to be celebrating my 40th birthday with an icon like Scooby-Doo,” said Millan. “And I’m thrilled to use this celebratory […]

Cade Courtley could be your key to “Surviving Disaster”

August 28, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Mike Nobody wants to find themselves in a disaster, but if you found yourself in such a situation, you would want Cade Courtley — or at least his advice — to be right there with you. A Navy SEAL, Courtley will teach viewers how to survive a nuclear attack, an avalanche, a home invasion, a hurricane, an earthquake and other such catastrophes in Spike’s 10-episode series Surviving Disaster, which he describes as “a hybrid of drama, documentary and a little bit of reality.” He puts everyday people through simulated disasters, much like the ones he experienced in military training. “They […]