RAISING HOPE Series Finale: Mike Mariano on the Ending, Kenny Loggins, and More

RAISING HOPE’s Mike Mariano opted to give the underrated Fox comedy proper closure in its season 4 finale in case the show wasn’t renewed for a fifth season (he bet correctly), and so the Chances ended on a quiet note…with the exception of Virginia’s father, Arnold, moving into Jimmy’s old room.

I spoke with Mariano about the ending, what season 5 ideas they had, getting Kenny Loggins, and more…

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Fox Orders Game Show, BOOM!

Fox has ordered a new reality game show, BOOM!, the network announced.

So what the heck is BOOM? Per Fox, “BOOM! fuses the drama, intensity and thrill of a blockbuster action movie with the high-octane fun of a video game. Full of comedy, color and excitement, BOOM!’s fresh approach rolls the intellectual AND physical challenges of existing game shows into one can’t-miss event for viewers of all ages. A squad of four players must defuse eight (replica) “bombs” by answering trivia questions correctly within a strict time limit. In nail-biting scenes, the nominated player must defuse one “bomb” per question by cutting through colored wires representing multiple choice answers…which the ticking clock counts down. If the player answers correctly, the prize money builds and he/she moves to the next “bomb.” BOOM! delivers fierce tension and light-hearted humor in quick succession, extending the experience not only to those in the studio, but also to viewers at home who can play along.”

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In Case You Missed It…THE MINDY PROJECT, REVOLUTION, THE FOLLOWING, and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

• THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: Mark Pellegrino on Jedikiah’s Decline, Strained Relationships, and More
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Ike Barinholtz and Xosha Roquemore Tease What’s to Come and an Upcoming Romance
• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Series Finale: Some Thoughts
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Matt Warburton Teases Tonight’s Return
• MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Cast Teases Their Biggest Questions About the Show
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Matt Warburton Teases What’s Next for Danny and Mindy
• REVOLUTION: Billy Burke, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Lyons Tease the Tense Relationships Between Miles, Rachel, and Monroe
• ARROW: Marc Guggenheim on Slade vs. Oliver, Thea, and More
• REVOLUTION: Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke, JD Pardo, and Mat Vairo Tease ‘Austin City Limits’
• COMMUNITY: Dan Harmon, Joel McHale, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi, and Jim Rash Tease ‘G.I. Jeff’
• PARKS AND RECREATION: Billy Eichner on Joining the Show, and What’s to Come for Craig
• SLEEPY HOLLOW: Tom Mison on Ichabod’s Season 2 Troubles, Why He Trusts the Writers, and More
• RAISING HOPE Series Finale: Mike Mariano on Reaching the End, the Episode That Never Was, Favorite Memories, and More
• MASTERS OF SEX: Lizzy Caplan on Working with Michael Sheen, and Season 2
• LOST: The Cast and Producers Look Back at the Series
• THE FOLLOWING: Marcos Siega Previews the Impact of Claire’s Return, What Scene Has Him Excited, and More

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BONES, GLEE, THE FOLLOWING, and More: Check Out Some Behind-the-Scenes Pictures!

THE FOLLOWING: Marcos Siega Previews the Impact of Claire’s Return, What Scene Has Him Excited, and More

THE FOLLOWING’s Ryan Hardy had his world rocked when his off-on love, Claire (who was also the ex-wife of Ryan’s foe, Joe Carroll), was killed by a member of Joe’s cult with a grudge against Ryan.

Of course, what viewers learned recently was that Claire wasn’t dead at all — she was hiding in WITSEC with her son and mother. And at the end of last week’s episode, “Freedom,” she talked her way into being allowed to see Ryan, and the duo finally came face-to-face. But after a year-plus of thinking she’s been dead, how is Ryan going to react to this news?

“It’s going to mean — I mean, look, what is he going to do?” THE FOLLOWING executive producer Marcos Siega pointed out. “There’s Carrie Cooke in his life. It’s a big deal [for Claire to return].”

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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: The Complete Series DVD Set Will Have an Alternate Ending

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER’s series finale caused quite a bit of controversy this week (you can read my thoughts on the ending here), but it seems if you were unhappy with arguably depressing end, the complete series set may have a quasi-solution for you: an alternate ending will be included.

According to Deadline (who first broke the news), no new footage will be used, but the alternate finish is happier. (Which raises the possibility of Tracy still being alive in the “new” ending.)

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LOST: The Cast and Producers Look Back at the Series

Though the 10th anniversary of LOST’s pilot is still a few months away, the series celebrated its “birthday” a little bit early with a PaleyFest panel late last month.

Before the panel, I spoke with LOST showrunners Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, as well as stars Jorge Garcia (Hurley), Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), Yunjin Kim (Sun), Maggie Grace (Shannon), and Malcolm David Kelley (Walt) about what the show meant to them, their favorite memories, and more…

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Syfy Picks Up 12 MONKEYS

Syfy has greenlit its newest original series: 12 MONKEYS, based on the 1995 movie of the same name.

Here’s what Syfy has to say about the new drama…

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MASTERS OF SEX: Lizzy Caplan on Working with Michael Sheen and Season 2

When MASTERS OF SEX was honored at PaleyFest last month, I spoke with series star Lizzy Caplan (Virginia) about filming the emotional final scene, and what’s to come in season 2.

Check out what she had to say…

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Raising Hope | 9pm on Fox

Series finale: Jimmy and Sabrina get a surprise when they learn that Sabrina’s late grandmother has left them the family maid (guest star Lesley Nicol), who has a lifetime contract with the family. Meanwhile, Virginia gets a promotion at work that allows Burt to retire and pursue his passion – even if he doesn’t know what his passion is. Then, Virginia’s father, Arnold (guest star Jeffrey Tambor), returns to Natesville seeking help in planning his upcoming wedding. But Arnold surprises everyone when he reveals that the wedding Virginia has planned is really for her and Burt – the dream wedding they never got to have as teen parents.

RAISING HOPE Series Finale: Mike Mariano on Reaching the End, the Episode That Never Was, Favorite Memories, and More

RAISING HOPE — always a quirky, underrated gem — will air its final episodes on Friday, April 4th, and fittingly, the hour is full of heart, laughs, and moments that will remind viewers why they fell in love with the Chances (and the show) to begin with.

In honor of the show’s end, I spoke with showrunner Mike Mariano about crafting a series finale (without knowing if the show was canceled), his favorite memories of the show, the episode they never got to, and more…

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David Letterman to Retire

David Letterman will be leaving LATE NIGHT, he announced during a taping of tonight’s show.

“The man who owns this network, Leslie Moonves, he and I have had a relationship for years and years and years, and we have had this conversation in the past, and we agreed that we would work together on this circumstance and the timing of this circumstance,” Letterman told the audience. “And I phoned him just before the program, and I said ‘Leslie, it’s been great, you’ve been great, and the network has been great, but I’m retiring.’

“I just want to reiterate my thanks for the support from the network, all of the people who have worked here, all of the people in the theater, all the people on the staff, everybody at home, thank you very much. What this means now, is that Paul and I can be married.

“We don’t have the timetable for this precisely down – I think it will be at least a year or so, but sometime in the not too distant future, 2015 for the love of God, in fact, Paul and I will be wrapping things up.”

Moonves released his own statement after the news leaked:

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Paley Center to Host THE GOLDBERGS and KEY & PEELE Panels

PaleyFest may have ended less than a week ago, but Paley Center is already planning their next batch of panels: THE GOLDBERGS and KEY & PEELE will be honored in upcoming months.

Here’s what Paley had to say about both upcoming panels, including when tickets will be on sale…

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SLEEPY HOLLOW: Tom Mison on Ichabod’s Season 2 Troubles, Why He Trusts the Writers, and More

When SLEEPY HOLLOW’s Ichabod Crane woke up in 2013, he found himself in an uncomfortable position — his friends and family were long gone; he discovered his wife was a witch, and while she was still alive, she was trapped in purgatory; he had to get used to all of the new inventions and way of doing things he had missed in the 200 years he had been dead.

And yet, as Mison points out in video below that all of that was a “walk in the park” compared to where Ichabod will find himself in season 2: his wife has been kidnapped (by his not-so-dead ex-best friend), his newfound son is causing all sorts of trouble…and there’s also the small matter of Ichabod being trapped in a box.

Check out what Mison had to say about Ichabod’s season 2 troubles, why he’s OK with not knowing too much about what’s to come, and more…

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PARKS AND RECREATION: Billy Eichner on Joining the Show, and What’s to Come for Craig

Billy Eichner has been making his mark with BILLY ON THE STREET, but fans of PARKS AND RECREATION may also recognize Eichner from his work as Craig on the NBC comedy.

Before the recent PaleyFest panel honoring PARKS AND RECREATION, I talked with Eichner about joining the newly-renewed series, and what’s to come for Craig…

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