MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Without a Trace Star Anthony LaPaglia
Last week's episode "Deep Water," the first LaPaglia penned for the show, drew record numbers, impressing both fans and critics alike with its fascinating subject matter. In this exclusive interview with LaPaglia, we discuss how and why the story came about, his admiration for Madonna, and his uncanny resemblance to Alec Baldwin.
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Grease: You’re the One That I Want - Max Showers, Two Lovely Flowers, and Austin Powers
Grease: You're the One That I Want
Title: Episode 10
First Aired: 3/18/07
In the penultimate episode of Grease: You're the One That I Want, “Baby Sandy” Allie and “Wholesome Danny” Derek get greased, while the surviving Ds and Ss face off for a smack-down of Broadway-sized proportions. Running on fumes, raw emotions, and -- as was clearly evident -- pure talent, the surviving four battled it out for the phone-in vote. The result made for a hell of a show.
Amazing Race All-Stars: You Need to Put a Sock in It, Frat Boy
The Amazing Race All-Stars
Title: “You Need to Watch Your Jokes, Guy”
First Aired: March 18th, 2007 on CBS Last week’s joyous elimination of Rob and Amber is a tough act for Amazing Race All-Stars to follow. A thrilling jaunt from the tip of Chile to the streets of Mozambique, couched by a nearly catastrophic last place finish of the only team to previously win the Race, Uchenna and Joyce, made for a damn fine effort. Much to their delight, Phil revealed what most diehard Race fans had already tapped into: this was a non-elimination round. OK, so it’s not quite the end of the most loathed reality couple ever, but that’s a minor quibble. This show just gets better and better!
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Dancing with the Stars Host Tom Bergeron
ABC has finally gone public with the names on its big celebrity dance card. When reality ratings champ Dancing with the Stars returns for its much-anticipated fourth season, waltzees will include boxer Laila Ali, country crooner Billy Ray Cyrus, Beverly Hills 90210 alum Ian Ziering, talk show goddess Leeza Gibbons, former ‘N Sync’er Joey Fatone, and former Cheers fixture, John Ratzenberger (replacing Vincent Pastore, last seen swimming with the fishes as Big Pussy on The Sopranos, who whimped out early into the practice phase). Also competing is Heather Mills, estranged wife of Paul McCartney. Mills gets early extra favorite points for being the first celebrity with an artificial limb to take to the Stars dance floor.
MeeVee got the chance to catch up with DWTS top nut Tom Bergeron, who also pulls weekly double-duty at the network’s unsinkable guilty pleasure, America's Funniest Home Videos.
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Monday Night Picks: Dancing with the Stars, Old Christine, Chris Rock
Dancing with the Stars - Season Premiere
Bringing sexy-back big time! The fourth season begins with 11 contestants facing off in what's sure to be the ultimate D-List grudge match. Laila Ali, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clyde Drexler, Joey Fatone, Shandi Finnessey, Leeza Gibbons, Heather Mills, Apolo Anton Ohno, John Ratzenberger, Paulina Porizkova and Ian Ziering star.
New Adventures of Old Christine - Strange Bedfellows
When Christine shows no interest in politics (apparently sending near-naked pics to Jon Stewart doesn't count), Richard chastises her about the example that sets for Ritchie. Sandra Bernhard guest stars.
Inside the Actors Studio
A three hour chock-a-block mini-marathon featuring Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, and Chris Rock.
MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Katey Sagal
The world may always know Katey Sagal as spunky, big-haired, stiletto-heel-wearing Peg Bundy from the late '80s sitcom Married... With Children, but this talented actress has struggled to shrug that domestic persona over the past two decades. Taking on roles in romantic comedies and tearjerkers, Katey finally broke through to more lighthearted and memorable jobs -- voicing a one-eyed animated alien on Futurama, and most recently playing a responsible parent opposite the late John Ritter on 8 Simple Rules.
Recently, MeeVee's intrepid reporter Steve Czarnecki encountered Katey seated in the back corner of a Hollywood Memorabilia and Autograph convention in Burbank, California. As Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens and the Dynamic Duo of Burt Ward and Adam West greeted their fans at nearby tables, Steve found out what Katey's been up to lately, and what brought her out to this event.
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Andy Barker, P.I.: Thrilling as Tax Time
Andy Barker, P.I.
Title: "Pilot"
First Aired: 03/15/07
Andy Barker, P.I. couldn't possibly have premiered at a worse time. Not only did the show launch during spring break, when most of the target demographic is busy shooting day-glo test tubes of some soon-to-be-forgotten booze concoction, but it also coincided with the beginning of the Big Dance, aka March Madness, aka the NCAA basketball tournament.
The only enduring truism of network TV in the last half-decade is that American Idol can kill any competing show just by breathing bad renditions of “Tears of a Clown” in its general direction. NBC was smart to avoid putting Andy Barker, P.I. up against the behemoth. But maybe not smart enough. The choice between college basketball and spring break dance parties on the beach is hard enough for most 18-to-25-year-olds. The ones who decided to stay home and watch Andy Barker, P.I. probably don’t have enough petty cash to spend on whatever it is the advertisers are pimping.
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Sinbad Alive and Well, Just To Spite Wikipedia
50-year-old comedian Sinbad has risen from the dead. News of his “death” spread like wildfire when the user-edited online encyclopedia Wikipedia reported that Sinbad had died of a heart attack on March 14. A very jovial Sinbad, however, is alive and well (and having some fun with the whole hoax):
Saturday I rose from the dead and then died again.
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Flavor of Love Goes to Charm School
It seems the world -- or maybe just VH1 -- can’t get enough Flavor of Love. The show’s enjoyed one rambunctious spin-off already -- the sassy, brassy I Love New York. The network has just announced spin-off number two, cleverly titled Charm School, that promises a whole lotta shock and awe.
Totally Frakked: Supernatural -- Caprica Six Does Route 66
Supernatural
Episode Title: “Roadkill”
First Aired: 3/15/07
The Winchester Brothers cross paths with the vengeful ghost of a dead farmer in a wonderfully atmospheric installment of Supernatural. Unless Dean and Sam can root out the dead man’s bones before sunrise, Battlestar Galactica’s Tricia Helfer (Caprica Six) will suffer a fate worse than death at Old MacDonald’s blood-drenched hands.
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Survivor: Richard Hatch Swears He's a Very Good Boy
Curious what’s become of Survivor winner Richard Hatch since he had a date with a jail cell? It may be minimum security, but Richard says he’s still in agony.
Obviously, this is better than the county lockup. There’s no fence here. But people think I’ve come to a country club. It’s not. It’s prison. Just because it’s got a beautiful view of the countryside doesn’t make it a resort.
Sounds as though someone isn’t being allowed to frolic naked and act like a surly freak. Prison must have stricter rules than a deserted island.
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Weekend Picks: March 16-18
Degrassi: The Next Generation -- High Fidelity
As the rambunctious class of '06 gets ready to *gasp* graduate, a former classmate stirs things up by re-enrolling. Then there's poor Spinner -- his love life hits messy mode, and the world gets way too complicated.
Without a Trace -- Connections
A saucy young teen girl with a penchant for racy Web videos disappears, leaving behind several likely suspects. Among the suspicious types are a state trooper and a couple of teens. Who's behind this ugly act, and where is the video queen?
Amazing Race: All-Stars -- You Need to Watch Your Jokes, Guy
Eric and Team Guido butt heads as Charla and Mirna continue to yell at anything that moves. Teams revel in the lack of Amber and Rob, and once again race through South America to avoid elimination.
Jericho -- Why Do the Marines Talk Like Army Brats?
Jericho
Title: "Semper Fidelis"
First Aired: 3/14/07
Boy howdy, thank goodness for the Marines! They gave new life to the dwindling hopes of Jericho, bringing good tidings (supplies are coming!) and scary news (ongoing wars). But why are they using Army terminology? And why is no one pulling rank properly?
At least one so-called Marine is sensible; she fell for our boy hero. Jake and his smart-as-a-Marine dad, however, smelled a rat. These weren’t Marines, and they weren’t there to bring good news. They came to Jericho to steal some supplies. How do you fight the folks with the tank? With riveting TV, that's how. Well played, Jericho -- this was your best one yet.
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American Idol: Go Ahead, Blow Up Your TV. It Won't Mind.
American Idol
Title: "One of the Top 12 Must Go Home Tonight!"
First Aired: 3/14/2007
Well, folks, it's official. America is brain-dead.
Gather two of every animal. Build yourself a shelter. Do whatever it takes!
Because, if my calculations are correct, nothing makes sense anymore. Last night's American Idol Results Show proved it! Guess who got kicked off: Brandon Rogers!
What? You're not shocked? Then perhaps I should mention who did not get kicked off.
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Spelling Baby Brings Feuding Family Together
Tori Spelling has procreated. It was bound to happen. There was nothing we could have done to prevent it. The Spelling Empire will have another heir.
Apparently, this is no ordinary child. Little Liam Aaron McDermott has magically mended the prickly relationship between Tori and her mother, Candy. Grandma Spelling is on Cloud Nine:
Words can't describe the joy and elation I feel at this truly happy event.
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America's Next Top Model: Shear Terror and the Crying Game
America’s Next Top Model
Title: “The Girl Who Cries All the Time”
First Aired: 3/14/07
What is with the cry-fest on America’s Next Top Model? Fine, so some got their hair cut, and weaves hurt. Boo-hoo. Jael has a bona fide tragedy, so we’ll let her have her tears, but the rest of these crying maniacs had better toughen up. Last week, it was all about Samantha’s fountain of tears, and she found herself packing her bags. By contrast, Cassandra kept her stuff together like a trouper, but it turns out that she sucks at modeling. And at being on time. So long, Cassandra, we’ll miss your smiling face.
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Survivor: Fiji -- Preview For Wednesday Night's Tribe Switch!
Sick of the bloodbath that has taken over Survivor: Fiji? Well, suffer no more -- the next episode promises a shakeup of epic proportions. Each tribe will be reassigned, throwing some of the "haves" into nightmarish squalor, and some of the "have-nots" into the lap of luxury. Hooray for freakish surprises!
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Tonight's Picks: Thursday, March 15
Andy Barker, P.I. -- Season premiere on NBC
Comedian extraordinaire Andy Richter stars as Andy Barker, a painfully ho-hum accountant who is mistaken for a recently retired, hardboiled detective. When Andy assumes the identity of the crime investigator, hilarity ensues. It's a pilot episode that may actually have wings.
Raines -- Series premiere on NBC
Jeff Goldblum stars in this new crime drama with a flair for the supernatural. Homicide victims haunt Detective Michael Raines until each crime is officially solved. The first episode features a haunting that lingers long after the suspect is arrested. Find out what the heck is the matter with this ghost... besides the obvious.
October Road -- Series premiere on ABC
In this new ABC drama, a hit-it-big author heads back to his hometown and finds a tepid reception. It seems his family and friends aren't so hip on the gossip he's been penning, and they want a few explanations. Nick (the author) just wants to tackle a little writer's block, and gets a whole lot more than he bargained for.
Casting Call: Update on Dates and Venues for American Inventor 2!
Calling all inventors -- join the Top Chef of creative minds! If you think you've invented America's next big product, you could win $1 million on a new ABC reality show being produced by American Idol's bad-boy judge Simon Cowell.
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Media Village: Exclusive Review! Lex and Lana's Wedding Day Arrives on Smallville
Media Village's got the inside scoop on tonight's episode of Smallville. Information is revealed about Lana's pregnancy that suggests a massive nightmare to come, and more!
**SPOILER ALERT!**
As it has done several times this season, Smallville this week advances two key storylines in the six-year saga of Clark Kent: His struggle with his secret identity, and his love for Lana Lang. By the end of Thursday's episode, Clark will have finally stepped up on both fronts, having been motivated by the arrival of one of the most dreaded events in his life -- the wedding of Lana and Lex Luthor.
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