The New Normal Review: "The Goldie Rush" (Episode 1.12)
In the last few episodes before its almost month-long winter hiatus, The New Normal had started to address the show’s problems in a very strong way. Goldie had a purpose, Bryan didn’t seem quite as self-centered and Jane had scaled back the constant racism quite a bit. But having made many of these changes, The New Normal still can have episodes that can grate on the nerves. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsFallon Rumored as Leno's Tonight Show Replacement in 2014
Because this worked out so well the first time. According to the New York Daily News, NBC is quietly exploring the possibility of having Jimmy Fallon replace Jay Leno as host of the Tonight Show when the latter’s contract expires in 2014. Earlier this year, Fallon told Piers Morgan that he wouldn’t turn down the job if the opportunity ever arose, though he doesn’t consider it the “holy grail” that others do. The situation hopefully won’t play out like 2010’s widely publicized Conan O’Brien Tonight Show debacle; however, getting Leno to step down (again) while his show is at the... read more
Found in: TV, NewsSaturday Night Live Review: "Martin Short/Paul McCartney" (Episode 38.10)
All in all, the holiday episode was more hit than miss, and Short elevated even the mediocre bits. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsUp All Night Review: "First Snow/The Wedding" (Episodes 2.10/2.11)
This week served up a double dose of 'Up All Night' to close out the first half of the retooled season. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsSaturday Night Live Review: "Jamie Foxx/Ne-Yo" (Episode 38.09)
It’s been three weeks since the last new episode of Saturday Night Live, which is probably a good thing. Between the Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Renner episodes, it felt like the writers needed a bit of a break to come back with some fresh ideas. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsUp All Night Review: "I Can't Quit You" (Episode 2.09)
This week’s 'Up All Night' was a rather subdued effort. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsChicago Fire Review: "Leaving the Station" (Episode 1.08)
This week’s 'Chicago Fire' wasn’t the most enthralling episode of the drama’s run, but it did have one of the most put-together internal struggles for a character yet. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsGo On Review: "The World Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" (Episode 1.11)
'Go On' is the freshman comedy I’m rooting for most. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsAlec Baldwin Signs Two-Year Deal with NBC
Although 30 Rock is coming to an end, Alec Baldwin is sticking with the peacock network—at least for two more years. Deadline reports that the actor has signed a new two-year overall deal with Universal Television that will have him developing and producing projects for NBC in which he may also star. His co-star Tina Fey recently signed a similar four-year deal with the studio. Baldwin can currently be seen on 30 Rock’s seventh and final season, Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. He also lends his voice to Rise of the Guardians, which is currently in theaters.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsUp All Night Review: "The Game of Life" (Episode 2.08)
Remember way back to the second episode of Up All Night—the one called “Cool Neighbors”—when I hoped those neighbors would be recurring characters instead of the annoying do-gooders. read more
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