Why the guy from UPS thinks I’m Rupert Murdoch The 2012-13 primetime network television season officially begins Monday, right after Sunday’s Emmy Awards.My UPS and FedEx delivery guys already know that. They’ve been bringing boxes, padded envelopes and other mailers to my door non-stop since the start of the month.This is the time of year
It’s not that The Mob Doctor or Revolution are bad shows. They’re just so, well, meh.The Mob Doctor, which debuts tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox (it snuck on a day earlier on CTV, where it will occupy the old Desperate Housewives slot), has an engaging enough cast. Jordana Spiro (Must Love Dogs) plays Grace,
Kiefer Sutherland is always a big “get” at press tour. Mindful of early support from critics, he faithfully showed up to promote 24 at press tour sessions and was always immediately mobbed. Touch is a new series he’s proud of, so once more into the breach.He was top of my list to talk to at
Reid, Spears, Lovato, Cowell, Hungadunga and McCormick BEVERLY HILLS, CA–Last summer, the buzz about The X Factor made it sound like the biggest thing to hit TV in years. Then it arrived and, well, shrunk.So it was almost cruel to see Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell, along with L.A. Reid, blown up huge
Reilly calls Carey: already phoning it in BEVERLY HILLS, CA–Forget that J-Lo stays story–Mariah Carey has been signed to be the diva judge next season on American Idol.Fox network entertainment president Kevin Reilly made the announcement today before critics at the TCA press tour, squashing a rumour started just two sessions earlier that Jennifer Lopez
House creator David Shore with Hugh Laurie before the final ride No matter how old you are, we all need this handy reminder: “Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think.” The jaunty and delicious Louis Prima version of the old Guy Lombardo tune Enjoy Yourself played under the conclusion of House. The series finale aired Monday
Hugh Laurie was always gentle with critics Even though I think it’s time, I’m going to miss House. The finale airs Monday at 9 p.m. on Fox and Global.The eight year old medical drama will be fondly remembered for the tremendous performance of Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House M.D., a guy who didn’t care
L.A. Reid, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell. Frank Micelotta/Fox On Monday, Fox made more headlines at their upfront about shows they are fixing than new shows they’re launching.The X Factor, the show everybody thought was the next sure thing blockbuster last fall, fell well short of ratings expectations. Executive producer/star Simon Cowell spent big