FRIENDS’ 25th Anniversary: Looking Back at the Quasi-ER Crossover
September 19, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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Fall of 1994 was a big one for NBC, as the network debuted two shows that would go on to be massive hits: FRIENDS and ER.
But when the shows were in their freshman years, they had a memorable (but odd) crossover: ER’s George Clooney and Noah Wyle guest starred in the second part of FRIENDS’ February ’95 two-parter as doctors…but not their County General characters.
Of course, their characters got entangled with Monica and Rachel (who were attempting to date the doctors while also participating in insurance fraud, which may not have been their best idea), and quickly bolted when things got weird. But for an episode, FRIENDS and ER overlapped.
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Neal Baer on ER and LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT’s Milestone Anniversaries
September 19, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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A number of shows are reaching milestones this fall, but LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (celebrating its 20th anniversary and milestone 21st season on television) and ER (25th anniversary) share a common thread: executive producer Neal Baer. (SVU star Mariska Hargitay also had a brief arc on ER when Baer was an EP.)
Baer, who is also a doctor, was brought on to ER for his medical expertise. “I believe I’m the first doctor-writer on TV,” he points out. While other shows broke the stories first and then added the medicine in later, “[creator] John Wells’ insight and foresight flipped it and started the foundation with [doctors], recounting our stories. So it was built on the medicine.”
Both series were ahead of their times…a move that wasn’t without risk. “I’m very grateful to NBC for allowing us for 18 years—I did seven on ER and 11 on SVU—to do these hard-hitting shows that still resonate to the audience,” Baer says.
Freeform is Developing THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO
September 19, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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From left: Chaiken (Photo credit: Ricky Middlesworth); Reid (Photo credit: Scott Witter); and Beals (Photo credit: Giuliano Bekor)
Freeform is developing an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO.
Tom Welling to Reprise Clark Kent on ARROWverse ‘Crisis’ Arc
September 19, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Tom Welling in the ARROWverse!
Welling will guest star in the upcoming “Crisis on Infinite Earths” ARROWverse arc as his SMALLVILLE take on Clark Kent, a Warner Bros. rep confirmed.
FRIENDS’ 25th Anniversary: A Defense of Ross
September 18, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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[On Thursday, September 22, 1994, NBC debuted the pilot of FRIENDS. The sitcom, about a group of six 20-something friends, went on to become a pop culture touchstone. In honor of the milestone, we’re doing 25 Days of FRIENDS, looking back at the show in big and small ways.] Read more
THE KELLY CLARKSON Stages an AMERICAN IDOL Season 1 Reunion
September 18, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW — Episode 3015 — Pictured: (l-r) Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson — (Photo by: Adam Torgerson/NBCUniversal)
THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW host Kelly Clarkson called on some familiar faces for the Wednesday, September 18 episode: AMERICAN IDOL judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson, as well as her former competitor Justin Guarini. (Host Ryan Seacrest Skyped in to say hello, as well.)
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SEAL TEAM: ‘Ignore and Override’ Photos
September 18, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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SEAL TEAM’s Jason (David Boreanaz) faces some big decisions while in Serbia.
Check out some photos from the October 9 hour, “Ignore and Override” (the episode was previously called”Welcome to the Refuge: Part 2″)…
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"Welcome to the Refuge: Part 2" -- Bravo Team continues their mission in Serbia to track down an organization linked to the bombing of multiple American military outposts, when Jason Hayes' past returns to haunt him and leaves him contemplating his future, on SEAL TEAM, Wednesday, Oct. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Scenes from this episode were filmed on location in Serbia. Pictured L to R: Neil Brown Jr. as Ray Perry and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes. Photo: Aleksandar Letic/CBS 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
THE CONNERS Season 2 Premiere: ‘Preemies, Weed and Infidelity’ Photos
September 18, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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Things go awry for The Conners (shocker!) in the season premiere of THE CONNERS.
Check out photos from “Preemies, Weed and Infidelity”…
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THE CONNERS - "Preemies, Weed and Infidelity" - In the wake of Emilio's deportation, Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a meticulous birth plan for Becky; but as the Conners know, nothing ever goes according to plan. Meanwhile, Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben, and - like her mother - Harris is caught up in a problem of her own on the season premiere of "The Conners," TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Eric McCandless)ESTELLE PARSONS, JAMES PICKENS JR., STEPHEN MONROE TAYLOR, JOHN GOODMAN
THE ROOKIE Production Company’s Investigation into Afton Williamson’s Claims Found No ‘Unlawful’ Behavior
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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THE ROOKIE – ABC’s “The Rookie” stars Afton Williamson as Talia Bishop. (ABC/Ed Herrera)
Following Afton Williamson‘s allegations that her complaints about racial discrimination and sexual harassment/assault were improperly handled, production company eOne released a statement about their own investigation.
Here’s the statement in full… Read more
FRIENDS’ 25th Anniversary: Inside Phoebe’s Oddities
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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[On Thursday, September 22, 1994, NBC debuted the pilot of FRIENDS. The sitcom, about a group of six 20-something friends, went on to become a pop culture touchstone. In honor of the milestone, we’re doing 25 Days of FRIENDS, looking back at the show in big and small ways.]
THE GOLDBERGS Season 7 Premiere: ‘Vacation’ Photos
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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THE GOLDBERGS go to Disneyland! Well, if they can get their vacation back on track.
Check out photos from the Wednesday, September 25 episode, “Vacation”…
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THE GOLDBERGS - "Vacation" - Before Erica and Barry go off to college, Beverly insists the family take a road trip to go on vacation to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. But like the film, things do not go as planned as they travel across the country. Meanwhile, Erica worries more and more about her relationship with Geoff when he teases "we need to talk" and won't tell her anything until the family returns from their adventure on the seventh season premiere of "The Goldbergs," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Rick Rowell) THE GOLDBERGS
A MILLION LITTLE THINGS Season 2 Premiere: ‘coming home’ Photos
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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A MILLION LITTLE THINGS returns for its second season right where the cliffhanger left off.
Check out photos from the Thursday, September 26 hour, “coming home”…
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A MILLION LITTLE THINGS -"coming home" - When Delilah goes into labor, Eddie feels compelled to tell Katherine the truth about being the baby's father. Meanwhile, Gary and Maggie struggle with living together post-cancer, and Rome and Regina continue to be at odds about having a baby of their own, on the season premiere of "A Million Little Things," airing THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 (9:01-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/David Bukach) STEPHANIE SZOSTAK, DAVID GIUNTOLI
RIVERDALE Season 4 Key Art
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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For RIVERDALE’s season 4 poster, the series’ key art goes retro.
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NBCUniversal Names Streaming Site, Officially Adds BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Reboot, SAVED BY THE BELL and PUNKY BREWSTER Revivals
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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NBCUniversal has revealed plans for its new streaming service, which it intends to call Peacock.
The platform, which will be available in both a subscription or ad-free model, will launch in April 2020. NBCUniversal says they’ll have over 15,000 hours of content at launch.
“The name Peacock pays homage to the quality content that audiences have come to expect from NBCUniversal – whether it’s culture-defining dramas from innovative creators like Sam Esmail, laugh-out-loud comedies from legends like Lorne Michaels and Mike Schur, blockbusters from Universal Pictures, or buzzy unscripted programming from the people who do it best at Bravo and E!,” said Bonnie Hammer, Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and Digital Enterprises, in a statement. “Peacock will be the go-to place for both the timely and timeless – from can’t-miss Olympic moments and the 2020 election, to classic fan favorites like THE OFFICE.”
Here’s what they have on tap, including another reboot of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, SAVED BY THE BELL and PUNKY BREWSTER revivals, a new season of A.P. BIO, the second PSYCH movie, and more… Read more
THE BIG BANG THEORY: HBO Max Lands Streaming Rights
September 17, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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“The Gates Excitation” – Pictured: Rajesh Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), Bernadette (Melissa Rauch), Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik), Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Penny (Kaley Cuoco). Penny gets the opportunity to host Bill Gates at work when his company wants to partner with her pharmaceutical company. Also, Leonard, Koothrappali, and Wolowitz do everything in their power to meet him, while Sheldon thinks he is the victim of an April Fools prank, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 29 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Erik Voake/CBS é2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Months after THE BIG BANG THEORY signed off, the series has finally set its streaming destination: HBO Max. The entire series will be available upon the platform’s launch in spring of 2020. Additionally, TBS has extended its syndication deal through 2028.
