Sorry, Kristin Chenoweth fans, but I bear very bad news. Variety reports that NBC has declined to pick up the Pushing Daisies dynamo’s David E. Kelley pilot called Legally Mad.
Rumors had been flying that was the case since the network failed to mention the potential show during its “infront” announcement last Monday. The event was scheduled to tell the world about the slate of new series NBC intends to give a chance during the 2009–2010 season.
In addition to Chenoweth, the cast of the would-have-been drama included Eli Stone alumna Loretta Devine, as well as Charity Wakefield, Hugh Bonneville, …read more

My TV-lover heart breaks a little more each time I hear another piece of casting news involving an actor from a prematurely canceled show I happen to love.
This time the damage is due to learning that Jason George — who most recently played Keith Bennett, effective attorney and possibly Patti’s future son-in-law, on Eli Stone — has been added to the pilot for another ABC project, the potential drama Inside the Box.
That high-profile series comes from the mind of Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes. Considering her clout as a result of Grey’s and its spinoff Private Practice’s success, there’s …read more

This news truly sucks.
E! Online’s Kristin and tons of other TV industry insiders in the know all report pretty much the same dismal development: ABC is holding off on airing the final episodes of canceled gems Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, and Pushing Daisies until the summer.
For those of us who remember the vastly boring wasteland the summer TV season used to be before basic cable swooped in and made it a legitimate occasion for new stuff, waiting isn’t such a big deal. But, for fans who wanted closure as soon as possible, it’s a whole ‘nother story I’m …read more

Tonight’s “Help” is a very special episode of Eli Stone for Seal fans. The musician also known as the husband of supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum guest stars as himself in a storyline featuring Taylor and Matt, the last of whom scores tickets to his concert.
Elsewhere, Eli, played by real-life recent first-time dad Jonny Lee Miller, gets a hookup, courtesy of Chen, who fixes the attorney up with a patient on a blind date to help him combat what the acunpcturist perceives as loneliness.
Fairly famous actress Bridget Moynahan is a guest star, as well, so I’m guessing …read more

The news is spreading like wildfire all over the Internets: on November 20, ABC announced more changes to its midseason schedule that include:
• The Thursday pairing of Grey’s Anatomy and its spinoff Private Practice, beginning on January 8
• The Wednesday pairing of Lost and Life on Mars, which has also received an order for four additional episodes, beginning on January 28
• The simultaneous return and ABC premiere of Scrubs on Tuesday, January 6 at 9pm EST, following double episodes of According to Jim at 8pm
What’s most notable about the schedule, however, especially to us dramedy fans, is the absence of …read more

The Midseason End Is Here for Greek
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Tuesday, October 28 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Rita Rocks — Nobody Does it BetterRita gets grief and no appreciation from her daughters, both of whom show more respect for what little their father does at home.[8:30pm-9pm | Lifetime]
Greek — Hell WeekAs herself, special guest star Lauren Conrad (The Hills) advises Casey in a dream sequence when Casey frets over how to spend her summer. Elsewhere, the eager pledges endure one last massive challenge, Hell Week, to gain entry to their preferred house.[9pm-10pm | Second-Midseason Finale | ABC Family …read more

Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Rita Rocks — Lies, Lies, Lies, Yeah-AhShannon learns her mom lies when Rita does just that after missing her karate class because of band practice.[8:30pm-9pm | Lifetime]
Greek — Three’s A CrowdHeads-up, Aliens in America fans: Dan Byrd (Justin Tolchuk) guest stars on this episode as Dale’s high school “Purity Pledge” friend, about whom Rusty will discover a secret that he hesitates to tell Dale. Also, new Zeta Beta Zeta president Ashleigh still can’t escape being in the middle of Casey and Fannie’s continuing rivalry.[9pm-10pm | ABC Family]

Original Air Date: October 14, 2008
On the season opener of Eli Stone, Eli is back, alive, and in a pretty foul funk. It’s been six months since the Season One-ending brain surgery on his aneurysm, and although the operation appears to have worked, removing all traces of the medical problem and the accompanying divine visions, Eli has clearly lost his “faith and prophecy” mojo as a result.
The episode begins with a stark change for Eli. As he walks down the street, he hears music for the first time since before his surgery. It’s Patti belting out Martha …read more

Eli Stone Opens Season Two
And Jen K. Resurfaces on Greek
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Greek — The Popular VoteFrannie and Casey play dirty with each other as Zeta Beta Zeta’s presidential election draws nearer, while Rusty bumps into Jen K. (Jessica Rose) unexpectedly when he’s out on a date and Calvin copes with cheating on Michael (Max Greenfield).[9pm-10pm | ABC Family | Sneak Peaks]
Eli Stone — The PathJordan accidentally is trapped inside a building, leading to a legal confrontation between his daughter Taylor and Eli. Sigourney Weaver guest stars.[10pm-11pm | ABC | …read more

When we last saw the title character of Eli Stone (Jonny Lee Miller) back in April, the lawyer-prophet was fresh out of brain surgery with an uncertain future ahead.
When he returns to the tube tomorrow night for a deserved second season that kicks off with “The Path,” not only will Eli have Oscar winner Sigourney Weaver along for the ride — she plays a therapist — but he’ll be alive and vision-free for a miraculous six months. Great news!
Unfortunately, more disaster is still in the cards. An accident is going to occur that will leave Jordan Wethersby (Victor …read more