Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

E! statement on the passing of Joan Rivers

September 4, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Joan Rivers passed away today at the age of 81, after suffering complications from vocal cord surgery on Aug. 28. Famous for her snark (directed at others and at herself), she was a comedy pioneer (well-known for her “Can we talk?” catchphrase), and was the first, and still the only, woman to host her own late-night talk show (The Late Show in 1986; she was banned by Johnny Carson from The Tonight Show after going out on her own without his knowledge, following her longtime guest-hosting of Carson’s program.) In later years, Rivers was probably more familiar to younger viewers […]

2014 Copa Centroamericana TV schedule

September 4, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The biennial Copa Centroamericana (Central American Nations Cup) started Sept. 3, and continues through Sept. 13. The tournament, organized by UNCAF (Unión Centroamericana de Fútbol / Central American Football Union) is the region’s premier championship for national teams, and a qualifying competition for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This year’s winner will also qualify for the 2016 Centennial Copa America. The 2014 Copa Centroamericana marks the first time in its 23-year history that the tourney has been played entirely in the United States. Current champion Costa Rica has won the tournament seven times. The 2014 Copa Centroamericana will be broadcast on […]

Dancing With the Stars Season 19 celebrity cast announced

September 4, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today on Good Morning America, Dancing With the Stars hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews announced the celebrity cast and professional pairings for the upcoming Dancing With the Stars Season 19. This season, two-time Mirrorball champ Julianne Hough will join Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba at the judges’ desk. DWTS Season 19 Celebrity Cast and Pairings Actor Jonathan Bennett — Partnering with new DWTS pro Allison Holker Comedian/actor Tommy Chong — Partnering with Peta Murgatroyd MMA star Randy Couture — Partnering with Karina Smirnoff Fashion designer Betsey Johnson — Partnering with Tony Dovolani Track athlete Lolo Jones […]

Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace join “The View”

September 4, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Along with the new studio, set, production team and logo announced recently, ABC’s The View is also shaking things up with two new co-hosts, the network announced yesterday: Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace. The two women will join moderator Whoopi Goldberg and Rosie O’Donnell when the new season premieres Sept. 15. Rosie Perez is a renowned actress, dancer, choreographer, director and author. Nicolle Wallace is an author and political analyst for MSNBC; she served as communications chief for George W. Bush’s White House and re-election campaign, as well as a senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign in 2008. “I am […]

First image of Allison Williams in NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!”

September 3, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

NBC has released a sneak peek of the first image of Allison Williams as the title character in NBC’s upcoming musical production, Peter Pan Live! on Dec. 4. The Girls actress will costar in the NBC production with Christopher Walken, who plays Captain Hook, and Christian Borle, as Hook’s sidekick Smee. “I have wanted to play Peter Pan since I was about three years old, so this is a dream come true,” said Allison Williams, in a July release announcing her casting as Peter Pan. “It’s such an honor to be a part of this adventure, and I’m very excited […]

Billy Miller joining “General Hospital”; takes over Jason Morgan role

September 2, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Fans have been speculating about this for awhile now, and today ABC has confirmed that daytime favorite Billy Miller will be joining the cast of General Hospital, taking over the role of Jason Morgan (previously played by Steve Burton until the character’s “death” in 2012). On the series, Jason Morgan had been presumed dead, but his body was never found, and a few weeks back, viewers saw what appeared to be Jason (or at least his arms) stirring awake from a cryogenic sleep. An ABC release promises that with Jason’s imminent return, “fans can look forward to an exciting new […]

History recreates vintage Houdini posters with Adrien Brody to promote original miniseries

August 29, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

On Sept. 1 and 2, History will debut a two-night scripted miniseries called Houdini, chronicling the life of famed escape artist Harry Houdini (born Ehrich Weiss). Adrien Brody stars in the production, which follows the illusionist as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era. Kristen Connolly costars as Bess, the love of Harry’s life and his right hand when it came to many of his feats. RELATED: INTERVIEW WITH ADRIEN BRODY Adding to the realism of the production, iconic, vintage posters of Houdini have been recreated to feature Adrien Brody’s likeness, […]

FXX announces post-marathon schedule for “The Simpsons”

August 28, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The 12-day marathon of every episode of The Simpsons ever made (plus The Simpsons Movie) has done well for FXX, and it still has five days to go as of this writing, continuing through Sept. 1. FXX says that through its first six days, the marathon grew in viewership each day, and FXX has ranked as a Top 5 Basic Cable Network on each night. Tuesday night’s primetime portion (8-11pm) drove the network to a No. 1 rank among all basic cable networks in Adults 18-49 (1.07 million) and Adults 18-34 (764,000). It ranked No. 1 outright, inclusive of broadcast […]

Labor Day 2014 TV programming

August 28, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Labor Day 2014 is Monday, Sept. 1, a bit early this year. Leading up to, and through that day, over the weekend, TV will once again air a number of programming marathons, sports, movies and more to help you enjoy some of the time off you may have. Here is some of the notable TV programming airing over the Labor Day 2014 weekend (all times Eastern): Labor Live — Animal Planet.com. Throughout Labor Day weekend, Animal Planet’s Labor Live cam will capture live animal births as they happen from the Nebraska State Fair, including live deliveries of calves, chicks, lambs […]

“The Price Is Right” launches first nationwide male model search

August 26, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Long-running game show The Price Is Right recently began its first-ever nationwide search for a male model on Aug. 16, in Spartanburg, S.C. CBS has announced upcoming open casting calls will also be held in Boston on Sept. 6; Dallas on Sept. 7; Philadelphia on Sept. 8; and Los Angeles on Sept. 30. According to a release, semi-finalists will be flown to L.A., where they will be interviewed and judged by a panel of experts on their sense of humor, red carpet skills and how to model a car. These finalists will be included in a six-episode web series competition […]