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8 Questions With … Marisa Coughlan

July 19, 2007 Channel Guide Contributor

Minnesota native Marisa Coughlan takes time out from flipping her house to fill us in on the quirky new series Side Order of Life, premiering July 15 on Lifetime. 1. What’s the strangest fan encounter you’ve ever had? Marisa Coughlan: Probably recently, with this house flipping thing. I literally have never looked scarier or felt scarier than in the last month. Every time I go out the door I’m covered in grime and headed to Home Depot, and it’s always at those moments when I’m recognized. 2. You’re in front of a magazine rack that has everything. What do you […]

“The Kill Point” Countdown: Part 8

July 17, 2007 Ryan Berenz

If you’ve been following along, then you’ve probably figured out that Spike’s The Kill Point has some heavy, intense stuff in it. So I saved the fun stuff for last, just to lighten it up a bit before the show premieres this weekend. (Check back on Friday for my review of the first episode.) I asked a few of the guys I interviewed what their favorite movie was from the heist/robbery/standoff genre, and then I asked them what they liked to record on their TiVos or plain-old-generic DVRs. One thing’s for certain: They love themselves some Dog Day Afternoon. Attica! […]

Tales From TCA: More Fun With Cable

July 16, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

More announcements from the cable portion of TCA: BET * Sunday Best — Premieres Oct. 2. A nationwide search for America’s next great gospel singer. The top contestants will be coached by great performers from the gospel and secular music worlds as they try to win the title, along with prizes for themselves, their churches and their communities. * Exalted! — Premieres Oct. 2. A biography series that profiles various ministers from around the country, going beyond the public image to reveal the human side of these men and women. * American Gangster 2 — Premieres Oct. 4. Second season […]

“ESPN First Take” Features Matt Groening On Thursday, Will Resume Crappiness On Friday

July 16, 2007 Ryan Berenz

Perhaps in conjunction with some kind of movie coming out sometime in the near future, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and executive producer Al Jean will appear Thursday morning on ESPN First Take on ESPN2. Then on Friday, First Take subjects you to this: Friday, July 20 “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” – Adam Sandler & Kevin James If anyone sees that movie, I guarantee it’s not for Adam Sandler and Kevin James. (On Wednesday, Donnie Wahlberg is going to be on ESPN First Take talking about Boston sports.) Photo is from the Kwik-E-Mart in Chicago, where dorks […]

Shark Week 2007

July 16, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

Since its premiere in 1988 as Discovery Channel‘s first weeklong event, Shark Week has become something of a summertime tradition for viewers, and cable’s longest-running event. Whether the series has done harm or good to the shark’s reputation during this time may depend upon what particular audience members take away from it — do they learn and understand more about sharks, or just get a scary thrill from stories about shark attacks? It may be a combination of both, but after nearly 20 years, perhaps some lessons have sunk in that these fascinating creatures aren’t the monsters depicted in the […]

Big Ten Network May Be Overestimating Its Value A Bit

July 13, 2007 Ryan Berenz

The latest fussin’ and feudin’ between cable companies and upstart TV sports networks is brought to you by Big Ten Network, a joint venture between FOX Cable Networks and the Big Ten Conference. The network is devoted to sports, academics, activities and personalities (but yeah, mostly sports) from the Big Ten’s 11 institutions. It plans to launch Aug. 30 with a schedule that is going to include more than 35 football games, more than 105 men’s basketball games, women’s sports and coaches shows. Big Ten Network has found carriage on DirecTV and a number of small cable companies, but doesn’t […]

Kige Ramsey Agrees With This

July 13, 2007 Ryan Berenz

Thanks to Deadspin for introducing me to Kige Ramsey of “YouTube Sports,” a college student who has been vlogging prolifically with insightful commentary on topical sports issues. Some of us here are addicted to his YouTubes. If one of the major multimedia sports entities does not hire this kid immediately, I don’t want to hear any more B.S. about how “cutting edge” they are. I recommend the entire Kige Ramsey collection.

Tales From TCA — July 12 (Cable Day 1)

July 13, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

More announcements from TCA: LIFETIME * Side Order of Life — Premieres Sunday. A young magazine photographer (Marisa Coughlan) rethinks her life and impending marriage after receiving a “wake-up call from the universe.” Jason Priestley co-stars in the original series. * State of Mind — Premieres Sunday. Lili Taylor plays a therapist whose personal problems rival those of her patients and discovers her husband is cheating on her with their marriage counselor. * America’s Psychic Challenge — Premieres Oct. 12. Amateur psychics compete to see whose abilities are the greatest. * How to Look Good Naked — Premieres January 2008. […]

“The Kill Point” Countdown: Part 7

July 12, 2007 Ryan Berenz

We’re coming down to the wire on The Kill Point Countdown, with the show premiering July 22 on Spike. Next week I’ll have a roundup of random questions I asked the cast, plus my review of the first episode! When I think back to 17 or 18 years ago, I probably would’ve freaked if someone told me I’d someday be interviewing a guy whose face was printed on my younger sister’s bedsheets. Donnie Wahlberg has definitely come a long way since the New Kids on the Block. He’s developed into quite a solid actor, and I was impressed with his […]

Tales From TCA — July 11 (PBS)

July 11, 2007 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Summer Television Critics Association press tour is underway in Beverly Hills. PBS continued its presentation today with several announcements: * The new PBS World network will launch Aug. 15, with documentary, public affairs and news programming available 24/7. Series such as Nova, Frontline, Nature and more will be regularly featured on the channel, which will initially be offered in 20 major and mid-sized markets around the country. * WordGirl — Premieres Sept. 7. Weekly animated series airing as part of PBS Kids. It follows the adventuresof fifth-grader Becky Botsford, who can transform into a superheroine and use vocabulary to defeat outlaws bent on “word” domination. […]