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Who Do You Think You Are? returns to TLC July 23

July 21, 2014 Lori Acken

Think you know everything about your favorite celebrities? TLC’s intriguing NBC import Who Do You Think You Are? unearths familial facts and secrets that famous folks didn’t even know themselves. Having already delved into the sometimes dark, sometimes delightful personal histories of Sarah Jessica Parker (who discovered that her 10th great-grandmother was accused in the Salem witch trials), Rob Lowe (who learned his fifth great-grandfather fought for the British in the American Revolution but died a patriot), Paula Deen (whose third great-grandfather was a slave owner) and others, the show’s emotional new season includes Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland), Jesse […]

7 Questions With…Christy McGinty Of Little Women: LA

July 21, 2014 Kellie Freeze

Little Women: LA is a reality show about a group of friends who all have forms of dwarfism. The besties are all bold and beautiful, but the most outspoken of the group is Christy McGinty. Her frank discussions about the sex-lives of little people, the candor with which she describes her battle with alcohol addiction and her light-hearted and irreverent look at the challenges she faces as a little person, have made Christy a polarizing figure who both opens viewers eyes and drops their jaws. Christy took time from her schedule to answer our 7 Questions… 1. You’re at a […]

FX is bringing back “Fargo”

July 21, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today at the Television Critics Association (TCA) summer press tour, CEO of FX John Landgraf announced the second installment of the critically acclaimed and popular hit Fargo. The new chapter will feature an all-new cast of characters (and new actors), a new time period and a new “true crime” story that will unfold over 10 episodes. Executive producer and writer Noah Hawley is again the creative force. “We could not be more proud of Fargo,” said Landgraf. “Noah’s audacious, bordering on hubristic riff on my favorite Coen brothers film earned 18 Emmy nominations – the most for a single program […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 21-27

July 21, 2014 Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases July 21-27 Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez was a civil rights leader famous for his attempts to secure a living wage for farm workers. The film tells the story of his life and his struggles with his role as a husband and father alongside the millions of Americans he was inspiring. Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson (PG-13, 1:42) 7/22 Heaven Is for Real Based on the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, this is the true story of a boy in a small town who has a near-death experience and claims to have seen things […]

Naked And Afraid Nicaragua Recap: Season 3, Episode 4

July 20, 2014 Kellie Freeze

After last week’s tension-filled episode of Naked and Afraid, I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next. That was a pretty disastrous couple, (but it made for great TV). I can’t believe the number of critical comments about survivalists Carrie. Her partner Tom was both praised for his patience and scrutinized for both his unwillingness to snuggle and his single-minded concern for firewood. This week, the folks at Discovery have teased a possible romance between the two participants. If there is any romance between Jaclyn and Adam, I bet it will be pretty PG. This is Naked and […]

truTV’s new reality show “Way Out West” looks at Idaho outfitters

July 20, 2014 StayTuned Staff

TruTV adds another reality series, Way Out West, to its lineup beginning Monday, July 21 at 10pmET/9pmCT. Way Out West gives viewers a glimpse of Idaho’s vast wilderness for tracking, fishing, rafting and camping trips by following three outfitter families: The Bullocks, The Yourens and The Korells (pictured below in order). These families have a long history of rivalry in their businesses of outfitting in the Idaho Backcountry, as they compete against each other to lead the best excursions. In addition to guiding city-dwellers who would otherwise lose their way, the show follows their everyday life adventures from running the […]

TV legend James Garner dies at age 86

July 20, 2014 StayTuned Staff

From Maverick and The Rockford Files to The Notebook, James Garner was a TV and film legend. Garner, age 86, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at his Los Angeles home. As of press time the cause of death is unknown. Garner had a distinguished career in TV and film, and could easily move between light-hearted comedies to dramas. He dropped out of high school at age 16 and joined the Merchant Marines and then later served in the Army fighting in the Korean War before he turned his attention to acting. His first breakout role was as dry-witted gambler Brett […]

30th Annual TCA Awards winners announced

July 19, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Television Critics Association (TCA) gave out its 30th Annual TCA Awards to recognize a distinguished group of people and shows representing what the collection of over 220 professional television critics from the U.S. and Canada voted on as the best over the 2013-14 season. The ceremony took place Saturday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, with Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) serving as host. Matthew McConaughey continued his big year, on hand to be honored with a TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama for his role as Rust Cohle in HBO’s True Detective. The series itself was recognized […]

TCA: CW’s “The Flash” is “probably the most faithful DC Comics adaptation ever”

July 18, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

At the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour today, The CW presented its latest DC Comics adaptation, The Flash, and it’s a winner, chronicling the adventures of forensic scientist Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), who, through one of those mysterious sci-fi accidents that can only happen in comic books, is transformed into the fastest human alive. From executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg, the men behind the network’s hit Arrow, the new series is, in the words of DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, who was also on the panel: “probably the most faithful DC Comics adaptation ever, as deep […]

7 Questions With Andie MacDowell

July 18, 2014 Kellie Freeze

Andie MacDowell returns to the sweet embrace of Hallmark Channel’s Cedar Cove when the charming drama returns for Season 2 on Saturday, July 19. What MacDowell, a small-town girl herself, loves about the idyllic town of Cedar Cove is, “The warmth of the small town characters, these people who actually care for each other, the sense of community, and the beautiful place that makes you feel good. It’s comfortable and safe and warm, and I like that because it’s hard, life is hard.” Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off; MacDowell’s character Olivia Lockhart is in the […]