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USA Network’s “Psych” ending after Season 8; series finale on March 26

February 5, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

USA Network made official today what many Psych fans had dreaded — the network announced that the fan-favorite series’ current Season 8 will be the last for the show. The series finale of Psych will air on USA March 26 at 9pm ET, followed by a one-hour, live, interactive “Psych After Pshow,” featuring a Q&A with the entire cast and creator Steve Franks. The moderated discussion, in which the cast reflects on the series, is hosted by Kevin Pereira (Attack of the Show) and will take place in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles. “Psych has made an […]

Pam Dawber to reunite with Robin Williams on episode of “The Crazy Ones”

January 24, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Three decades after their series Mork & Mindy ended, Pam Dawber and Robin Williams will reunite when Dawber guest-stars on an upcoming episode of Williams’ new CBS series The Crazy Ones. Dawber, who played “Mindy” to Williams’ “Mork” on the beloved 1978-82 sitcom, will play a free-spirited author who goes on a date with Williams’ Crazy Ones character Simon Roberts soon after his faith in everlasting love is shaken by the breakup of a couple near and dear to him. “It will be a joy to work with her again,” said Robin Williams, in a press release. “It’s a dream […]

HBO avoiding Super Bowl conflict with Saturday debuts for “Girls” and “Looking”

January 24, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

HBO has announced a one-time-only change to its popular Sunday original programming schedule for next week — Super Bowl weekend — likely to avoid viewing conflicts presented by the big game. While the new drama True Detective will be on hiatus, Girls and new comedy-drama Looking will both premiere new episodes on Saturday, Feb. 1 — one day earlier than usual. Both episodes can also be seen the next day, Sunday, Feb. 2, in their usual time slots. Additionally, these episodes of Girls and Looking will be available earlier than usual on HBO On Demand and HBO GO, beginning Monday, […]

Interview: Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of “Broad City”

January 22, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer expand upon their popular web series with Comedy Central’s hilarious Broad City, premiering Jan. 22 at 10:30pm ET/PT. Broad City is very funny, and has, for me, a Seinfeldian feel to some of it. The series expands upon Glazer and Jacobson’s shorter Broad City web sketches and strings humorous concepts together in each episode to chronicle the fictionalized lives of the two young women in New York City. Like Seinfeld, the characters aren’t always necessarily doing likeable things — and, in fact, can be self-absorbed — but you still have fun visiting with them. Broad City hits the […]

TCA: NBC closes three-year producing deal with Amy Poehler

January 20, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

A few weeks ago, as bitter Arctic cold entered much of the U.S. under the name “polar vortex,” the Internet had a bit of fun with a meme that made the rounds, featuring a picture of Amy Poehler superimposed on a map of the country, with the caption: “Poehler Vortex.” But, unlike the polar vortex, the Poehler Vortex is here to stay, and has really been felt in recent weeks, during which time Amy Poehler won her first Golden Globe for Best Actress, Musical or Comedy Series (in a ceremony that she very successfully again co-hosted with Tina Fey). Poehler […]

Method Man talks “Chozen” role, and why people sometimes call him Cliff Smith

January 18, 2014 StayTuned Staff

In his latest project, Method Man is playing a familiar role, that of a rapper. And he’s happy to be doing it, making an appearance at the Television Critics Association press tour this week to promote (and sometimes defend) FX’s controversial animated series Chozen — airing at 10:30pm Mondays — though he’s not a regular cast member. He gives voice to Phantasm, the duplicitous MC who framed the lead character for multiple criminal violations that sent Chozen (Bobby Moynihan) to prison for 10 years. But the former Wu-Tang Clan member, who has nabbed roles in projects as varied as The […]

TCA: Sirens sneak peek

January 18, 2014 StayTuned Staff

Sirens could be called the inverse of Rescue Me. Instead of a heavy, dramatic show with unexpected moments of comedy, Sirens will focus on laughs but contain occasional “emotional jolts,” according to Denis Leary, who starred in Rescue Me and is executive producer on Sirens, which premieres at 10pm Thursday, March 6, on USA Network. Here is a sneak peek at Sirens:

TCA: “How I Met Your Mother” reflects on 9-year run

January 17, 2014 StayTuned Staff

Back in 2005, CBS unveiled a rather unassuming pilot, with a unique concept. How I Met Your Mother was set in the future, with the main character telling his two teenage children the story of their parents’ romance. Nine improbable seasons later, Ted Mosby’s matrimonial odyssey is about to reach its conclusion, and the cast and creators shared some of their fondest memories with reporters Wednesday night. Sitting at the studio they’ve called home for nine years, actors Josh Radnor, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders — all of whom have seen their stars rise during […]

TCA: Archer CD release date is February 17

January 14, 2014 Lori Acken

Sing a song of Archer — a whole CD of them in fact. Today at the Television Critics Association press tour, FX announced it will release a 12-track Archer CD entitled “Cherlene” — in homage to the new, country-music warbling alter ego of Judy Greer’s Cheryl Tunt — on all digital platforms Monday, Feb. 17. Cheryl’s previously released “Danger Zone” duet with pop icon Kenny Loggins will highlight the collection, which also features three new, unreleased songs original to Archer including It’s All About Me, I’ll Burn it Down and Gypsy Woman. According to a press release announcing the musical […]

TCA: FX orders Zach Galifianakis, Louis CK comedy pilot

January 14, 2014 Lori Acken

At the Television Critics Association press tour today, FX announced it has ordered a comedy series pilot created by Emmy® Award winning Writer/Producer Louis C.K., star of the network’s hit comedy Louie. The comedy is the first project to come from FX Productions’ new overall deal with Louis C.K. and his production company Pig Newton. A new season of Louie premieres in May. FX Networks CEO John Landgraf also announced a slate of new FX and FXX series in the works, including the romantic comedy You’re The Worst from the creator of Weeds; The Comedian starring Billy Crystal; Death Pact, […]