Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Osbourne Again

March 5, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

The first family of reality TV is back in action as FOX announced the return of Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne in a new special called Osbournes: Reloaded, airing March 31 on the network, to be followed by more one-hour specials later in the season. Unlike their previous MTV series, this program is not a “day in the life” look at the Prince of Darkness and his clan, but is more like a bizarre, and certainly better, updating of those Brady Bunch variety specials from the ’70s, complete with comedy bits, music and interaction with a studio audience (although […]

Disney Channel Back At “School” With Fourth “HSM”

March 3, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By RabbitEars As one of my colleagues has said here regularly about One Tree Hill, “the slippery slope never ends” for certain franchises with proven staying power among the younger set. And nothing has been as big in recent years as Disney’s High School Musical series of films. The soundtrack to the first film was the No. 1 album of 2006, and the DVD of the movie was the No. 1 TV movie on DVD. Even more astounding to me, High School Musical 2 became — and remains — the No. 1 basic cable telecast of all time. The third […]

“Planet Earth” Production Partners Go On A New Adventure

March 2, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

If you saw the astonishing natural history series Planet Earth a few years back, you’ll be happy to know that the BBC and Discovery Channel have teamed on a similar new series, premiering in May. Nature’s Most Amazing Events is a six-part high-definition series filmed over the course of two years that chronicles breathtaking natural events that take place across our planet, and which are triggered by seasonal and climate changes — from the flooding of the Okavango Delta in Africa to the great summer melt of ice in the Arctic. In addition to following Planet Earth‘s example of showcasing […]

Jerry Seinfeld Back At NBC

February 26, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

Iconic comedian Jerry Seinfeld is returning to series television for the first time since his legendary comedy Seinfeld left the air in 1998. This time he will not be starring, but is rather the creator and producer of a new NBC comedy-reality series tentatively titled The Marriage Ref. Where Seinfeld explored the hilarity of single life, this program goes to the next stage by looking at the humor found in relationships and marriage. The show will feature opinionated celebrities, comedians and sports stars who candidly comment on, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a […]

New Cast Members For “SGU: Stargate Universe”

February 25, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By RabbitEars Joining previously announced stars Robert Carlyle, Justin Louis, David Blue, Jamil Walker Smith and Brian J. Smith on the upcoming SCI FI Channel series SGU: Stargate Universe are Lou Diamond Phillips, Ming-Na, Elyes Levesque and Alaina Huffman, the network announced today. The series — which follows Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis in the popular franchise — concerns a band of soldiers, scientists and civilians who must fend for themselves as they are forced through a Stargate when their hidden base comes under attack. The survivors emerge aboard an ancient ship, the Destiny, that is locked on an unknown […]

Humane Society To Award Top Animal-Themed TV And Film

February 25, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer The Humane Society of the United States has announced its nominees for the 23rd Genesis Awards — a ceremony that honors news and entertainment programs, films and articles that showcase animal issues. Winners from among 58 nominees in 19 major media categories will be announced at an untelevised ceremony March 28. Here are select nominees from the various film- and TV-related categories:

Andy Richter To Reunite With Conan O’Brien

February 24, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By RabbitEars NBC has announced that Andy Richter, regular Late Night sidekick to Conan O’Brien from 1993-2000, will be the announcer for The Tonight Show when O’Brien takes over as host of the venerable franchise June 1. “Andy is one of the funniest people I know,” says O’Brien, “and we’ve maintained a close friendship since he left Late Night. We have a proven chemistry that will be an incredible asset to The Tonight Show. I’m looking forward to working with Andy on a daily basis again, particularly since he owes me $300.” In addition to announcing, Richter will participate in […]

“ANTM” Casting Call Reaches For New Heights

February 23, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By RabbitEars After 12 cycles of seeking supermodel wannabes with a minimum height requirement of 5’7″ — the industry standard — Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model are setting their sights lower for Cycle 13. The series, which begins open casting calls for its next installment this Saturday, is now looking only for women who are 5’7″ or under. “There have been top supermodels in the past that weren’t as tall as the industry demands,” says Banks, “like fashion icon Kate Moss. So we are changing up Top Model for Cycle 13 and making it a year for the […]

SCI FI Channel Enters Warehouse 13

February 20, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By RabbitEars SCI FI Channel has begun production in Toronto on its new, 11-part “dramedy” series Warehouse 13, premiering in July with a two-hour pilot. Apparently playing off (and maybe a spoof of) the mythology and speculation surrounding places like Area 51 and Hangar 18 — believed by some to be top-secret government storage facilities for all manner of alien devices and technology — Warehouse 13 finds two Secret Service agents, played by Eddie McClintock and Joanne Kelly, transferred to a similar hush-hush location in a remote part of South Dakota. This place houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic and […]

“The Price Is Right” For Jack Wagner

February 19, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer CBS just announced that soap star/singer/celebrity golfer Jack “Frisco Jones” Wagner will, rather unsurprisingly at this point, make several “surprise” guest appearances throughout the March 6 installment of The Price Is Right. The Bold & the Beautiful actor will also be appearing in a Showcase at the end of the episode. P.S. Our apologies to those who may have thought this post was about the recently re-elected Pennsylvania auditor general, “Independent Fiscal Watchdog” Jack Wagner. Although he probably would know a good price when he saw it, as well. © 2009 CBS Broadcasting. Credit: Lisette M. Azar