MeeVee Exclusive: 5 +1 Questions with William Shatner
With over 50 years in show business, William Shatner has done it all – drama (Star Trek, Boston Legal), comedy (The Transformed Man), and now game shows. Tonight, Show Me the Money, ABC’s latest stab at reality game show programming premieres. Billed as “Shat-tastic,” Shat-tackular,” and “Shat-stounding,” SMTM is like no other show on television, combining variety, comedy, and plenty of sexy dancers (including its Shat-terrific host). We were fortunate to speak with Mr. Tambourine Man, live via conference call. Here’s what he has to say about Howie Mandel, Star Trek XI, and his infamous call for fans to Get a life.
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MeeVee Exclusive: Interview with The Office's Brian Baumgartner
Some actors' commitment to their characters ends when the filming stops. Not Brian Baumgartner, who plays lovable accountant Kevin Malone on The Office. He takes his dedication to his role all the way to MySpace. In Part One of this MeeVee exclusive interview, we asked Brian about his infamous MySpace page, his interactions with fans, and landing the role of a lifetime.
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My Name Is Earl: Barely Out of Diapers and Already Putting Grown Shows to Shame
My Name Is Earl is one of the basest, most juvenile bits of non-game show programming on network TV these days. It’s also among the most clever shows since The Simpsons, and certainly the most charming since the lamentably cancelled Arrested Development. Here’s hoping it follows the career trajectory of the former. My Name Is Earl is helping to raise the bar, not just for half-hour sitcoms, but also for the very profession of comedic acting. Its cast delivers more expression and depth than anyone ever expected. Need examples? I'll give you two: Jason Lee and Jaime Pressly.
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Dancing with the Stars: And the Winner is...
"It's an ugly trophy... but you really want to win it." -Drew Lachey, season two champion
Dancing with the Stars began its third season in the dog days of summer almost three months ago, with a motley crew of contestants – some extremely talented, others extremely eager, and, naturally, those who were just there for some extreme exposure. Viewers tuned in every week, twice a week, and got more than just dancing. There was comedy… drama… injury… and… bullfights? After ten weeks of reality-style dance competition, let’s take a waltz down memory lane.
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GMMR: Sneak Preview of Tonight's The Office
Supersize Me Baby…
This week’s episode of The Office focuses on the merger of the Stamford and Scranton branches of Dunder Mifflin. Michael Scott is overly excited about the new people joining the branch. Of course it has less to do with building Dunder Mifflin than it does with the fact that Michael will have a fresh new audience for his antics, and perhaps a few new friends.
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30 Rock: If a Show Rocks, but No One Watches, Does it Really Rock?
30 Rock is not just a solid sitcom; it’s maybe the best meta-show ever. The idea has always been ludicrous: an NBC show about the behind-the-scenes happenings of a show on a fictional network called…NBC. I mean, who cares? According to the ratings, not enough people. According to the critics, everyone should. The critics, in this case, are right.
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Nov. 16: Christina Aguilera Stars on CSI: NY, Desperate Housewives Continue Reign, Emmitt Smith - The Next Regis?
*Graduation is so sad in Laguna Beach [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Desperate Housewives continue their reign [The Futon Critic]
*Is Emmitt Smith the next Regis? [TMZ]
*Christina Aguilera takes trip to CSI: NY [ICPIN]
*Free for all for the Biggest Loser [Pop Culture Junkies]
*Dancing with the Stars faces off against American Idol in March [
Casting Call: ESPN Looking for America's Next Top Car Customizer
Obsessed with Pimp My Ride? Think you can out-monster Monster Garage?
ESPN is looking for customizers for the reality show CAR WARS!
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Tonight's Picks: Thursday, Nov. 16
Barbara Walters - 30 Mistakes in 30 Years
A two-part retrospective on Walters' specials during the 30 years she has been with ABC counts down the 30 biggest "mistakes" she and her guests have made in them. Part 1 features Nos. 30 through 16.
30 Rock - Jack-Tor
Liz casts Jack as a sketch performer, but he lacks sufficient acting chops and his main goal is to plug products on the show. Meanwhile, Jenna is tricked into fearing for her job, and Liz suspects that a conniving Tracy is trying to avoid rehearsals.
My Name Is Earl- Robbed a Stoner Blind
Earl and Randy repay a debt to a nonmaterialistic hippie (Christian Slater) by spending a week at the totally self-sufficient, environmentally friendly commune where he lives, an experience that opens Earl's eyes to global warming.
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