Parenthood: 35th Anniversary

Parenthood: 35th Anniversary- Steve Martin, Dianne Wiest, Rick Moranis Quick Take: just a few days ago I mentioned the anniversary of Ron Howard’s The Paper. But Parenthood, that has a bit stronger footing in the test of time, due in large part to the NBC drama starring Craig T. Nelson, that created a new generation of fans, and made people look back on the Steve Martin film that started it all. That drama wasn’t the first attempt to turn this into a series, as there was a short lived version in the early 90’s. But, here we have a stellar … Continue reading Parenthood: 35th Anniversary

‘Last Man’, ‘Nashville’, ‘Mentalist’ Renewed, ‘Dracula’, ‘Crazy’, ‘Friends’, and others cancelled

There are very few bubble shows remaining after today. Parenthood remains one of them, but a lot of that is cast negotiations. ABC managed to work out a deal for Nashville, and they actually managed a full third season out … Continue reading ‘Last Man’, ‘Nashville’, ‘Mentalist’ Renewed, ‘Dracula’, ‘Crazy’, ‘Friends’, and others cancelled

Gugino joins ‘Wayward Pines’, Glau added to ‘Arrow’, Lauria returns to ‘Parenthood’

Carla Gugino has joined M. Night Shyamalan’s series Wayward Pines. She join the previously cast Matt Dillon in the FOX series, which is set to debut sometime in 2014. She’s playing the former love interest to Dillon’s character. The show … Continue reading Gugino joins ‘Wayward Pines’, Glau added to ‘Arrow’, Lauria returns to ‘Parenthood’

Fall TV Preview: Night By Night Comparison

Now that all the major networks have announced their lineups, here’s a look at each night, and a prediction of what’s going to happen. SUNDAY: 8PM: Once Upon A Time (ABC), The Amazing Race (CBS), Football (NBC), The Simpsons/Bobs Burgers (FOX) Football draws the largest audience, obviously. I expect Once Upon A Time to continue to lead in the scripted area. 9PM: Revenge (ABC), The Good Wife (CBS), Football (NBC), Family Guy/American Dad (FOX) Revenge used to be ahead of The Good Wife, but has been dipping a lot recently. I expect The Good Wife to come out on top … Continue reading Fall TV Preview: Night By Night Comparison