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TCA: Robin Williams’ funniest moments at “The Crazy Ones” panel

July 30, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

At the TCA Summer 2013 Press Tour on Monday, CBS presented a panel for its new sitcom The Crazy Ones, marking the return to network television of Sarah Michelle Gellar and, most notably, Robin Williams. Williams and Gellar play a father/daughter team who run an ad agency, with the father an unorthodox advertising genius, and the daughter a more focused and organized professional. As most fans know, turning Robin Williams loose in the role of an “unorthodox” character can lead to plenty of improvisation and riffing (and that seems evident right from the pilot episode), and creator and executive producer […]

TCA: CBS renews “Under the Dome”; Stephen King to write Season 2 premiere

July 29, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

At the CBS executive session this morning at the Television Critics Association (TCA) 2013 Summer Press Tour, CBS president and CEO Les Moonves — making his first appearance at TCA in many years as a fill-in for CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler, who had to return home for a personal situation — announced that CBS has renewed its hit Under the Dome, with the 13-episode Season 2 airing next summer. Additionally, it was announced that author Stephen King, on whose novel the series is based, will be writing the Season 2 premiere episode. Moonves was disappointed that Tassler could not […]

Total Divas first episode recap, what we learned about the WWE

July 29, 2013 Gerry Strauss

Total Divas first episode recap, and so much more … Total Divas, Episode 1 “Welcome to the WWE,” Original airdate July 28, 2013 Quick Intro: I’m Gerry Strauss (@gerrystrauss), I’m a lifelong pro wrestling fan, a freelance writer and, last I checked, I’m a guy. Confession time: I’ve never watched a female-centric reality show before, but I’m going to leap into this with both feet and watch from the point of view of someone who is more Kardashian-centric than Undertaker-friendly. Instead of giving you the play-by-play, let’s look a bit deeper and find out what we REALLY learn each week […]

The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 3 recap: Willie Pete

July 29, 2013 Matthew Grimm

The Newsroom season 2 episode 3 kicked off creeping stealthily toward a rabbit hole of creator Aaron Sorkin’s favorite hobby, flagellant landmines-of-misunderstanding-ravaged love. In case you missed the half of last season wholly devoted to that hobby, Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels), News Night anchor, left a voicemail for his executive producer and ex Mackenzie McHale (Emily Mortimer) after the big we-got-Bin Laden broadcast, when he went on-air stoned and she talked him through it – but left it for the wrong person, gossip-chanteuse Nina Howard. Now, Will and Mackenzie tussle playfully over what might have he might’ve said after, “I’m […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 29-Aug. 4

July 29, 2013 Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases July 29-Aug. 4 Assault On Wall Street Jim is an average New Yorker living a peaceful life with a good job and a loving family. Everything changes when the economy crashes and Jim loses everything. Filled with anger and rage, he snaps and goes to extreme lengths to seek revenge for the life taken from him. Dominic Purcell, Erin Karpluck, Edward Furlong (R, 1:37) 7/30 Between Us Two couples reunite in this darkly comedic story of best friends, marriage, love, disappointment and dreams. Julia Stiles, Melissa George, Taye Diggs (R) 7/30 Black Rock Three childhood friends set aside their personal issues and […]

“Under the Dome”: Jolene Purdy talks about Dodee, playing in Stephen King’s world

July 29, 2013 StayTuned Staff

Under the Dome has been a massive hit for CBS this summer, with its Stephen King-inspired storyline having millions of viewers asking just what they would do if they found themselves in a town suddenly, inexplicably, cut off from society. And Jolene Purdy couldn’t be happier to be a part of it. As Dodee Weaver, the resident tech geek at Chester’s Mill’s lone remaining operational radio station, she helps make sure the residents have a link to each other and the outside world. “Oh my gosh, it’s so exciting,” Purdy says. “This is the first time I’ve let myself get […]

TCA 2013: NBC wants to be in the “event business”

July 27, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

At the Television Critics Association (TCA) 2013 Summer Press Tour this morning, NBC delivered its executive session, with NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt (pictured center), NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke (pictured left), and NBC Entertainment President of Alternative and Late Night Programming Paul Telegdy (pictured right) addressing reporters. “Flat is the new up,” commented Greenblatt, as he pointed out that among broadcast networks, NBC was the only net that had at least maintained its position this season while the others lost ground. Perhaps realizing that holding steady is perhaps not the most satisfying thing to be boasting about on a […]

Starz renews “Black Sails” before first season begins

July 27, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

At the Television Critics Association (TCA) 2013 Summer Press Tour on Friday, during the Starz Executive Session, Starz CEO Chris Albrecht announced that the network is renewing the new pirate drama Black Sails for a second season — with the first season yet to premiere this coming January. “I’m very pleased to announce a renewal, a second season pickup for Black Sails. Yes, Starz is doing it again,” said Albrecht, referring to Starz’ history of renewing series before they have aired (Magic City was given a second season before its series debut, and the former series Spartacus was upped for […]

X Games 2013 schedule on ESPN networks

July 26, 2013 Ryan Berenz

ESPN’s X Games returns to Los Angeles Aug. 1-4 at STAPLES Center, L.A. LIVE and Irwindale Events Center, with more than 150 athletes competing for medals and prize money in the disciplines of Skateboard, BMX, RallyCross, Moto X and something new called GYMKHANA™ GRID. ABC and ESPN will air 17 hours of competition, with 9.5 hours exclusively on ESPN3. WatchESPN will also carry live and on demand coverage of every minute of competition online and available on mobile devices. So this is GYMKHANA™ GRID: X Games 2013 schedule from ESPN below. A more detailed event schedule is available here. Date […]

2013 Brickyard 400 TV schedule on ESPN

July 26, 2013 Ryan Berenz

2013 Brickyard 400 TV schedule on ESPN: The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to the legendary 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 28. SEE ALSO: 2013 NASCAR TV schedule FREE 2013 NASCAR printable TV schedule The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to the legendary 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 28, at 1pm ET on ESPN. Top drivers Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne and others race for a win on the famed track. Johnson puckered up […]