Law & Order
Law & Order Executive Producer Spills on Jon & Kate-Inspired Episode
They've been featured on countless talk shows and magazine covers as well as their own TLC program. Now the Gosselins are serving as the inspiration for "Law & Order's" Oct. 16 episode.
The episode titled "Reality Bites" (not to be confused with the 1994 movie about Gen Xers) focuses on the star of "Larry Plus 10," a "Jon & Kate Plus Eight"-type reality show about a dad raising 10 adopted special-needs children after his wife is killed.
"It seems to be coming at a good time," "Law & Order" executive producer Rene Balcer tells TVGuide.com. "Aside from people being amused, bemused, disgusted and shocked at their exploits, [people] are probably looking for some other perspective on it." >>Read the rest of the story
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The Office
'The Office': A Nice Day for a Strange Wedding
As we've said before, Jim and Pam both have jerky tendencies, but together, they somehow work. Last night's big "Office" wedding episode really illustrated that.
After a gross prologue involving almost the entire staff vomiting at the their desks (kicked off by Pam's morning sickness in reaction to Dwight's hard-boiled egg lunch), the future Mr. And Mrs. Halpert called a meeting in the conference room about the wedding, and she basically told people to behave themselves or not to come. But didn't she know Michael had decreed that attending the wedding was mandatory somewhere along the line?
At least two nights in a hotel and a five-hour drive is a lot to have forced upon someone, so maybe she didn't need to be so rude. Maybe the economy is getting to me, but I didn't feel a whole lot of sympathy towards Pam as she headed off for her nuptials. >>Read the rest of the story
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Talk About It: What was your favorite moment from Jim and Pam’s wedding?
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The Simpsons
Playboy turning cover over to Marge Simpson
Marge is about to do something Homer might not approve of.
Playboy magazine is turning over its cover to the matriarch of Springfield's first family: Marge Simpson.
It's a first for the magazine, which has had everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Cindy Crawford to the Girls of Hooters and even the likes of Jerry Seinfeld on the cover. But it's never had a cartoon character before. >>Read the rest of the story
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Mad Men
Don Draper: World's Most Influential Man?
The world's most influential man is "Mad." According to over 500,000 voters on AskMen.com, "Mad Men" character Don Draper -- played by Jon Hamm -- is the Most Influential Man of 2009.
While Don, being fictional, was unable to offer a comment on his honor, the AMC show's creator, Matthew Weiner, did make a statement to the site.
"It's interesting how drinking, smoking and carousing wins the race today, no offense to [runners-up] President Obama and Mr. Bolt," he said. >>Read the rest of the story
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Talk About It: How has Don Draper influenced you?
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Parenthood
Gilmore Girls' Lauren Graham Takes Starring Role in Parenthood
Lauren Graham, best known for her motherly role as the "Gilmore Girls'" Lorelei Gilmore, will replace Maura Tierney on NBC's midseason show "Parenthood," TVGuide.com has confirmed.
As first reported by EW, Graham, 42, will take on the role of Sarah, one of the many siblings in the Braverman clan. Maura Tierney initially held the part, but left the show to focus on her breast cancer treatments and recovery.
NBC had also eyed Helen Hunt for the role, but talks fell through. >>Read the rest of the story
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