THE SIMPSONS: Showrunner Al Jean on the GLEE Cast, Hugh Laurie, and Other Season 22 Guest Stars

Fox’s Animation Domination returns tonight, and the evening kicks off with the 22nd season premiere of the THE SIMPSONS.

What’s the best way to celebrate our 22nd year in Springfield? By having some of the GLEE cast guest star in tonight’s episode and sing a little song. Sounds fun, right?

What else can we expect to see this season? Showrunner Al Jean spills in the video below… Read more

EASTBOUND & DOWN, BORED TO DEATH Back Tonight

Yo, if you’re looking for a laugh (or 20) to end your weekend, please don’t forget to DVR the second season premieres of HBO’s EASTBOUND AND DOWN and BORED TO DEATH tonight.

If you watched season 1 of either, I don’t have to explain why they’re worthy of your time. Any Kenny Powers fan is clearly couch jumping with excitement today. But if you’re not yet familiar with the shows, take a look at the clips below, which will hopefully pique your interest and have you tuning in this evening.

The first is simply the season 2 trailer for EASTBOUND & DOWN, which follows the aforementioned Powers — a burned-out major league ballplayer with a big ass ego, who returned to his hometown last year and ended up teaching phys ed at his old middle school. This year, he’s apparently looking to make a comeback…

The second is a quick BORED TO DEATH clip from season 2, starring Ted Danson and Jason Schwartzman…

The premise of BORED TO DEATH is a bit more difficult to describe, so I’ll just let the cast — which also includes the amazing Zach Galifianakis (of THE HANGOVER fame) — do it…

Will you watch tonight?

The second season premiere of BORED TO DEATH starts at 10 p.m. on HBO, followed by the second season premiere of EASTBOUND & DOWN at 10:30 p.m.

Be there.

Okay?

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Tonight’s Premiere Week Spotlight…Sunday, September 26, 2010

Your weekend officially ends at 8pm tonight.  It’s time to get back to business. The business of being a TV addict. Tonight’s a big night for our returning favorites.  Don’t tell me you haven’t missed racing the world with Phil or getting sloshed with the Walkers. The sick and twisted part of you has certainly missed Dexter’s killer smile.

So much to watch, so little room left on the DVR. Here a few highlights from this evening’s TV lineup. We’d love to know what YOU plan on watching…

Desperate Housewives | 8pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“Remember Paul?”
Season 7 opens with Vanessa Williams joining the cast as Lynette’s rich friend Renee Perry, who makes an unexpected visit. And Paul Young (Mark Moses) returns with his new wife after his release from prison, and they move into Susan’s old house. Meanwhile, Susan is offered a job by the manager (Lainie Kazan) of the apartment building where she and Mike now live; the newly single Bree is tempted by her handyman (Brian Austin Green); and Carlos and Gaby are keeping secrets from each other.

The Simpsons | 8pm on Fox | Season Premiere
“Elementary School Musical”
Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle. [GMMR: The cast of GLEE guest stars. Can’t wait! Marisa Roffman’s got more info on it here.]

Brothers & Sisters | 9pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“The Homecoming”
The fifth season begins one year after the Walkers were shaken by a horrific car accident, and now the somewhat estranged family prepares for an uneasy reunion on the occasion of a homecoming party for Justin. Meanwhile, Kevin is practicing law again; Sarah is obsessed with Narrow Lake; Saul and Scotty’s restaurant is up and running; and no one wants to discuss Kitty’s personal life. [GMMR: If you’re a fan of Justin Walker, expect to see big things from your guy this season.]

Dexter | 9pm on Showtime | Season Premiere
“My Bad”
Season 5 opens with Dexter dealing with the aftermath of Rita’s murder and making a decision that will impact many of those in his circle of friends, relatives and coworkers. Meanwhile, Quinn concludes that Rita’s death doesn’t match Trinity’s MO, and steps up to help Debra in a time of trouble.

Family Guy | 9pm on Fox | Season Premiere
“And Then There Were Fewer”
James Woods invites Quahog residents to his mansion, and the evening turns into a murder mystery when guests end up dead.

Boardwalk Empire | 9pm on HBO
“The Ivory Tower”
Nucky is evasive when Van Alden questions him about a recent crime spree, but makes sure to cover his tracks with all the relevant parties. Meanwhile, a high-profile murder in Chicago draws different reactions from Arnold Rothstein and Al Capone; the Commodore gives Nucky his opinion on women’s suffrage; and Jimmy scrambles to repay an important debt.

Rubicon | 9pm on AMC
“In Whom We Trust”
Will makes an attempt to reach out to Katherine, and later discovers Hadas’ final project; Tanya is forced into rehab; and Ingram’s suspicions about Truxton mount.

Mad Men | 10pm on AMC
“Hands and Knees”
Betty is a bit unsettled when a surprise visitor stops at the Francis home. We’ll find out why everyone at Sterling Cooper Draper Price seemed to be freaking out in last week’s preview.

Bored to Death | 10pm on HBO | Season Premiere
“Escape from the Dungeon”
Richard Antrem (Oliver Platt) hires Jonathan when he suspects his wife is having an affair; George gets a surprise at his urologist’s office; Ray begins his quest to win Leah back by creating a comic book; Jonathan balks at Stella’s request for an open relationship. [GMMR: Korbi Ghosh is giving you a closer look here.]

Eastbound & Down | 10:30pm on HBO | Season Premiere
“Chapter 8”
Kenny discusses the fanfare for his comeback with Charros owner Sebastian Cisneros (Michael Peña), but the pitcher’s enthusiasm wanes after a surprise visit from Stevie brings depressing news from home. [GMMR: Want more info, click here.]

Also playing…

• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC | Season Premiere: The team renovates a Baltimore building housing an organization that provides a safe environment for at-risk children; a rainstorm threatens to knock the project off its strict seven-day schedule.

• The Cleveland Show | 8:30pm on Fox | Season Premiere: Cleveland takes a struggling rapper (Kanye West) under his wing and, together, they write and record a new hit single.

• Undercover Boss | 10pm on CBS | Season Premiere: Choice Hotels CEO Steve Joyce works under cover within the company.

With so much to choose from, let us know what YOU are watching.

THE SOUP’s Joel McHale on Understanding ‘That’s What She Said’

Joel McHale, BIG BROTHER and my very favorite phrase ‘ That’s what she said’ – three great things that go great together (that’s what she said).

Those of us who watched BIG BROTHER this summer might have already seen this hilarious clip, in which houseguest Lane voiced his frustration over the classic ‘TWSS’ joke.  Seems the people at THE SOUP loved this moment just as much as we did.

Thanks OfficeTally!

SMALLVILLE Season Premiere: ‘Lazarus’

Hey SMALLVILLE fans – what a season opener! I can’t say I was disappointed.The whole show just flowed together, touching on everything that left us hanging at the end of season 9 while raising a whole new set of questions.

I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about Clark and Lois. And Oliver and Chloe. Or the shocking discovery of Alexander and Tess. Boy do we have a lot to talk about!

Lois and Clark’s silent and mutual understanding of one another in this episode was great, similar to that of Superman and Lois in the original story. I loved the way Lois let Clark do what every hero has to do.

The letter at the end was a blow until of course until Jonathan Kent made an appearance! Yes, Lois is Clark’s other half and the most important person in his life now, but seeing Jonathan Kent and Clark back on the farm like the good old days was like Christmas for me. Tell me you weren’t dying for more?! That was the best!

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SUPERNATURAL Season 6 Premiere: ‘Exile on Main Street

It’s been a long summer without a Winchester fix, and I’ve thought more about this show than someone who doesn’t actually work for the show probably should.

After Kripke’s initial five year story arch came to a (very emotional) close, with Sam sacrificing himself to drag Lucifer back to hell and stop the Apocalypse – I kept thinking, where would they go from there?

When we last saw the brothers, Dean had settled into the simple life with Lisa and Ben, and Sam was looking in on Dean’s new life from the street outside. Was it really Sam? Was he possessed? How did he get back? These are the things I’ve been thinking about since May, and I know you have too.

We still don’t have a lot of answers, but so far, it seems that it really is Sam, back from hell. But it’s not the Sam we tearfully said goodbye to last spring; he’s cold, emotionless and seemingly indifferent. When he reunited with Dean after a year, Dean was in a tailspin and Sam acted like he had just returned from a run to Costco. I know that he has the benefit of being in the know, but you’d think finally being able to talk to his brother after a year would stir a little something in him.

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Summer Glau’s ‘Firefly’ Reunion on CHUCK

Whednonites have hit geek paydirt!

FIREFLY’s River Tam and Jayne Cobb will be reunited on the small screen when Summer Glau guests later this season on CHUCK.

Glau will play Greta, the name given to rotating undercover CIA operatives working at the Buy More. She’ll appear in the show’s eight episode.

We don’t know much about the circumstances Glau’s Greta will find herself in,  but CHUCK Executive Producer Chris Fedak told GIVE ME MY REMOTE  exclusively that “[Glau’s] stint as a Greta will be a bumpy one and, for us Firefly fans, she’ll definitely cross paths with one John Casey.”

That’s what we wanted to hear!

Glau and CHUCK star Adam Baldwin co-starred on the short-lived, but much loved, Joss Whedon series FIREFLY.  The two later paired up on the big screen in SERENITY, the film continuation of the series.

GMMR had our first hint of Glau joining the show when we sat down with Fedak in his Warner Bros offices a few weeks ago.  When we asked about his guest star wish list for this season he said, “Anyone from the comedy world or the action/genre world.  The sci-fi people…the Summer Glaus of the world. That’s our show, it’s a mash up of geek and comedy.”

Who knew just a few weeks later, we’d be confirming the news.

Just one more bit of trivia for you.  Summer Glau’s most recent TV role was that of Cameron in Fox’s TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES. The show was a spin-off of the “Terminator” movie series.  And we all know who originated the role of Sarah Connor in the film series, right? That would be Linda Hamilton, the same actress who plays Mary Bartowski, Chuck’s mom on this season of CHUCK.

What a fantastic little geeky world we all live in.

Stoked about this piece of casting news? Sound off below.

In case you missed it…

• CHUCK Season Premiere: Chuck vs. the Anniversary
• CHUCK Executive Producer Chris Fedak Tell Us What’s in Store in Season 4

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SUPERNATURAL: New Showrunner Sera Gamble Talks Sam, Dean and Season 6

SUPERNATURAL fans, the boys are back tonight!

Dean has settled down with a family and Sam has been resurrected — somehow — and their presumed-dead grandfather suddenly isn’t so dead.

Yeah, we missed those Winchester brothers and their crazy adventures, too.

To celebrate the epic occasion, Give Me My Remote chatted with newly minted showrunner Sera Gamble to get her take on what was going down in season six…

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THE GOOD GUYS: Jenny Wade and Diana Maria Riva Chat About New Episodes

Fans of THE GOOD GUYS, it seems our relationship with the show is moving to the next level.

As stars Jenny Wade and Diana Maria Riva tell it, the series is amping up upon its return tonight, digging deeper into the characters’ backgrounds with some awesome new guest stars and some new full-time faces too.

Plus, there’s talk about losing a clothing item or two. Take a look…

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LOST Star Jorge Garcia to Guest on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and We’ve Got Exclusive Details

LOST star Jorge Garcia — better known to you and me as Hugo “Hurley” Reyes — is hitting HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER.

CBS confirms that Garcia will play a bro with unbelievably bad timing in a November episode of the comedy series and GIVE ME MY REMOTE has exclusive new details on his character, whom they’re calling Blitz.

Blitz is Ted, Marshall and Lily’s friend from college who has the uncanny ability to leave a room right before things finally get interesting. Blitz has been cursed with this regrettable phenomenon for over twelve years. When Ted goes to sleep early on the night before Thanksgiving and misses the party of a lifetime — a party that even Blitz attended — he is terrified, wondering if he is in now “the Blitz”!

How excited are you to see our boy Hurley hanging with the HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER crew?

Let’s discuss in the comments section…

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BONES: Creator Hart Hanson Answers Burning Questions on The Season Premiere and Beyond

Okay, BONES fans, you’ve had more than 12 hours to digest the season 6 premiere and to debate what went down in Give Me My Remote‘s recap post.

But if you’re like me, you may have a few nagging questions after viewing the episode.

Thankfully, I had the opportunity to chat with series creator Hart Hanson and get his take on what went down during the opener, plus his thoughts on the series going past season 6 and that whole Hannah thing…

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SMALLVILLE Season 10 Kicks Off Tonight

SMALLVILLE is back tonight, you guys, and super fan — and GMMR contributor — Sarah L. has been kind enough to whet our Clark Kent appetites with a tease of what’s on tap. Please enjoy…

Are you ready for SMALLVILLE season 10?! I know I am. While we all have been patiently awaiting its return, we got tons of news this summer — especially regarding guest appearances galore and the premise for this final year — which makes me even more excited!

Says The CW, “Season ten promises the classic reuniting of the timeless romance between Clark and Lois, and brings Clark face-to-face with his destiny as he overcomes his final trials and forges the iconic identity that will be known for all time.”

Superman!!

Before we break into the rest of what’s to come, I can’t help but rewind back to the sad news we all received at the end of season 9: Chloe (Allison Mack) leaving Smallville as a regular resident!! Talk about unexpected, not to mention seriously disappointing. Recently debuting in the comic books for the first time is a bit of a consolation, but I’m still sad that Mack will only be a guest star, popping in now and then this year.

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TV Chat with Team GMMR – Join Us Every Friday

We’re nearing the end of the first official week of the 2010 Fall TV season. There’s a lot to talk about.

Every Friday at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST, Team GMMR will host a LIVE chat to talk all things television. What’s coming up on your favorite shows? What did we think of what went down on TV this past week? It’s your chance to come ask questions and share your views on what you’re watching.

So mark your calendars for every Friday.

Got a burning question you want us to answer but can’t make it to the chat? Leave us a comment below, or hit us up with a tweet (be sure to use the #GMMRtvChat hashtag) and then come back later and replay the chat at your earliest convenience!

Can’t wait to chat with you today. Will you be joining us?

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Michael Vartan Comes Clean About His Dorfism

Michael Vartan – star of ALIAS and many of my dreams – comes clean about his struggles with dorfism in this new, revealing interview.

So brave, Michael. So brave.

I think the key to a happy life is a little Vartan each day.

THE OFFICE Season Premiere: ‘Nepotism’

When I was little, my mom used to tell me that if I ever lost something, I should go back to where I started and retrace my steps in the hopes that I’d find what I was looking for along the way. Perhaps my mom had the same talk with the writers of THE OFFICE. If so, thanks Mom!

After what was a shaky sixth season, THE OFFICE returned last night with a fantastic half hour. I’m sure it’s kind of lazy to say that the episode felt like the good ol’ days of THE OFFICE, but in the most important ways, it did.

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