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Jaime Pressly leads an awesome cast in TV Land’s “Jennifer Falls”

May 29, 2014 Ryan Berenz

In TV Land’s first original single-camera sitcom, Jennifer Falls (Wednesdays beginning June 4 at 10:30pm ET/PT), Jaime Pressly stars as Jennifer Doyle, a high-powered executive who’s forced to start over after she’s fired for having “anger issues.” ALSO SEE: 7 Questions With … Jaime Pressly of TV Land’s Jennifer Falls Losing everything except her mountain of debt, Jennifer and her teenage daughter move in with Jennifer’s mother (Jessica Walter), an emotionally detached psychotherapist. Jennifer takes a job in a sports bar owned by her brother (Ethan Suplee) and his passive-aggressive wife (Nora Kirkpatrick), and has to make amends with an […]

“Chelsea Lately” to end this summer with live, hourlong event

May 28, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

E! announced today that its late-night talk show Chelsea Lately, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will end its seven-year run this summer, with the one-hour series finale airing live Aug. 26 at 11pm ET/PT. Leading up to it will be a month-long celebration of special episodes and surprise guests. “We are very proud of Chelsea Lately’s long-running success and the unique space that the series carved out in late night television,” said Suzanne Kolb, president of E! in a release. “Chelsea brought a distinct voice to late night with her acerbic wit and fearless commentary and we look forward to providing […]

Danny McBride returning to HBO in new comedy series

May 28, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Danny McBride, star of the hit HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down, will return to the network in a new comedy series called Vice Principals, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming. “Danny McBride and Jody Hill have created a smart, rowdy and unpredictable style of comedy that we can’t get enough of,” said Lombardo in a release. “The idea of them setting their minds on high school was irresistible.” As Lombardo referenced, Vice Principals will be set at a high school, telling the story of the people who “almost run it” — the vice principals. […]

Brad Paisley guests on Two and a Half Men season finale

May 8, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Brad Paisley makes a guest appearance on the Two and a Half Men season finale Thursday, May 8, at 9:01pm ET/PT. ALSO SEE: 2014 TV season finale calendar In the Two and a Half Men 11th season finale, “Oh WALD-E, Good Times Ahead,” Alan (Jon Cryer) confesses his true identity to Larry (D.B. Sweeney) and has to face the consequences. Also, Kimberly Williams-Paisley returns as Gretchen, Alan’s fiancée. Williams-Paisley’s real-life husband, Brad Paisley, makes a cameo appearance as Derek. The Two and a Half Men season finale airs on CBS Thursday, May 8, at 9:01 ET/PT. Photo: ©2014 WBEI. All […]

The Mindy Project Season Finale Preview: “Danny and Mindy”

May 6, 2014 Kellie Freeze

Mindy thinks she’s met the man of her dreams after he writes a description of their encounter in a New York newspaper, leading to a surprising reveal in the all-new “Danny and Mindy” Season Finale episode of The Mindy Project airing Tonight, May 6 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Check out the hilar scene below. Eye-banging; Love it! Mindy has long yearned for her happily ever after, and the season 2 finale of The Mindy Project is a send-off worthy of a Hollywood ending. Mindy pays homage to some of my favorite Meg Ryan rom-coms and answers all of your […]

2 Broke Girls season finale preview: “And the First Degree”

May 5, 2014 Ryan Berenz

In the 2 Broke Girls season finale on CBS Monday, May 5, Caroline helps Max get her high school diploma and reconnect with her estranged mother. ALSO SEE: 2014 TV season finale guide! 7 Questions With … Jonathan Kite of CBS’ “2 Broke Girls” Caroline (Beth Behrs) discovers that Max (Kat Dennings) didn’t graduate high school (Max didn’t show up for an exam, and it must’ve been a big one). Caroline decides to help max get her high-school diploma, and in the process, help her reconnect with her estranged mother in the 2 Broke Girls season finale “And the First […]

Louis C.K. delivers a season of “Louie” worth the wait

May 1, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Coming off big Emmy wins in 2012, comedian Louis C.K. announced that his FX hit comedy Louie would go on an extended hiatus between Seasons 3 and 4. The series’ star/producer/writer/director/editor wanted time to creatively recharge, develop new material and keep the show fresh. Fortunately, his landmark creative deal with FX affords him that freedom. “I want Season 4 to go somewhere new,” Louis C.K. said when the hiatus was announced. “I’m looking back to when I did the first season and the time I took to do the show and decide which directions to go in, and I want […]

“The Big Bang Theory” and “The Goldbergs” celebrate Star Wars Day

April 30, 2014 Ryan Berenz

CBS’ The Big Bang Theory and ABC’s The Goldbergs celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) with special Star Wars-themed episodes (though neither of them actually air on May 4). First up, The Big Bang Theory on CBS Thursday, May 1 at 8pm ET/PT, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) goes on a journey of discovery guided by his childhood idol and mentor, Professor Proton (guest star Bob Newhart), who helps him cope with grief. Leonard (Johnny Galecki) turns a relationship milestone into a competition with Penny (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting). Meanwhile, Amy (Mayim Bialik) and Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) make a “Star Wars Day” gift […]

“Brick Like Me”: Photos from The Simpsons LEGO episode

April 30, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Proving again that the good people at LEGO have established a marketing department within my brain, FOX’s Sunday, May 4 (8pm ET/PT), episode of The Simpsons will have a special LEGO-themed show. Conveniently, it’s also timed to the launch of a Simpsons line of LEGO minifigure and building sets. In “Brick Like Me,” Homer wakes up in a world where his family and everyone in Springfield are made of LEGO in the series’ milestone 550th episode. We’ll have to see if there’s a reference to Blockos. Photos from The Simpsons LEGO episode: The Simpson family at breakfast brickfast. Vegetarian bricks […]

USA’s Playing House: Best Friends On TV And In Real Life

April 24, 2014 Kellie Freeze

USA’s heartfelt and hilarious new comedy Playing House introduces us to childhood best friends — suburban and pregnant Maggie (Lennon Parham) and globetrotting businesswoman Emma (Jessica St. Clair) —whose lives are at a crossroads. When stable Maggie learns that her husband is having an online affair, spunky Emma leaves her career to help her friend raise her baby. The two embark on a journey of hilarious antics as they tackle pregnancy and parenthood together. “The show is essentially a romantic comedy, only it stars two women,” says St. Clair, who along with Parham is co-creator of the series. St. Clair […]