‘Entourage’ Gets January 2010 Spike TV Debut
May 6, 2009 by Chandra
Variety and other entertainment news outlets report that male-oriented basic-cable network Spike TV has acquired the syndication rights to all episodes of the Emmy-winning HBO comedy Entourage.
That means the network will have the ability to broadcast every single episode of the show ever produced, including the 78 aired thus far, those in the sixth season to premiere this summer, and those in any subsequent seasons that might follow.
By prevailing over other contenders, such as TV Guide Network, Spike TV has become the first network to obtain syndication rights to the series. It’s no surprise then that the premiere month is already set as January 2010. I imagine Spike TV executives can’t wait to rake in the profits from the very likely Entourage ratings windfall since this is the most high-profile and critically acclaimed series the network has ever had in its stable.
Comedy TV Guide: Sun, Oct 26
October 26, 2008 by Chandra
A Blast from the Past We’ve All Been Waiting for on Housewives
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 26 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — Mirror, Mirror
We finally learn what happened on Wisteria Lane during the previous five years that were fast forwarded after the end of last season.
[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]
Dexter — All in the Family
Dexter begins investigating new prey he learns of from Miguel, and Debra is attracted to Anton, the informant helping her locate one of Freebo’s associates.
[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Sneak Peeks]
‘Entourage’ Brings On Gary Cole
October 26, 2008 by Chandra
Fans of veteran film and television actor Gary Cole, one of my favorites, can look forward to seeing him on a new show soon.
After he finishes playing Sarah Walker’s father on a November Sweeps episode of Chuck, Cole will continue honing his comedy skills as a regular on HBO’s Entourage next season, the show’s sixth.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Cole will play an old friend of Jeremy Piven’s Ari Gold named Andrew Klein, and they go all the way back to when they first got started in the business. Viewers will meet the character during a three-episode arc that airs this season in November (see following set photo). Should be fun.
Comedy TV Guide: Sun, Oct 19
October 19, 2008 by Chandra
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 19 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — Back in Business
Everybody’s jealous of Bree when her new cookbook comes out, Lynette uses her ad-exec skills to assists Bree with marketing, Gaby wants more sex with Carlos and intends to get it, and Susan teaches MJ a new “talent.”
[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]
Dexter — All in the Family
Dexter copes with his failed marriage proposal to Rita, and both he and Miguel deal with Ramon’s increasing determination to track down Oscar’s murderer.
[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Sneak Peeks]
Comedy TV Guide: Sun, Oct 12
October 12, 2008 by Chandra
Bullies Abound on Desperate Housewives
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 12 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — Kids Ain’t Like Everybody Else
Danielle is criticized when she returns to Wisteria Lane, Gaby and Susan get into it after their kids do the same, Lynette is unhappy when Tom and Dave form a garage band, and Katherine and Mrs. McCluskey feign friendship to pump Edie for information about her new husband Dave.
[9pm-10:01pm | ABC]
Dexter — The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Dexter encounters a pedophile while grocery shopping with Rita and her kids and must determine if The Code applies to him. Also, Debra gets a new case that seems to be Freebo’s work, although Dexter knows otherwise.
[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Sneak Peeks]
Comedy TV Guide: Sun, Oct 5
October 5, 2008 by Chandra
The CW Introduces New Dramedy Easy Money
Starring Roseanne vet Laurie Metcalf
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, October 5 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — We’re So Happy You’re So Happy
Lynette sees a softer side of her son Porter, the two men in Susan’s life meet, Gaby copes with her downgrade in life, Bree has a hard time balancing the professional and personal, Edie realizes Wisteria Lane still has its fair share of hostility, and Mrs. McCluskey gets nosy about Edie’s new husband Dave.
[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]
Dexter — Finding Freebo
Dexter examines his feelings about children due to his deepening relationship with Rita, and just about everyone looks for murderer Freebo.
[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Sneak Peeks]
Comedy TV Guide: Sun, Sep 28
September 28, 2008 by Chandra
Well, Hello Californication and Dexter!
And Desperate Housewives, too!
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Sunday, September 28 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Desperate Housewives — You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow
It’s now five years after Katherine shot her ex-husband and Susan, Lynette, Bree, and Gaby joined together to protect her. Susan has a new romantic relationship, Gaby has kids, Bree has a forthcoming cookbook that makes her business partner Katherine jealous, Lynette has criminal trouble with the teenaged twins, and Edie has a new man when she returns to Wisteria Lane.
[9pm-10:01pm | ABC | Fifth-Season Premiere | Trailer]
Dexter — Our Father
Life with Rita and her kids is just peachy for Dexter, but that doesn’t stop him from fixating on murderous drug dealer Freebo and then encountering several problems when his personal and “professional” plans go awry.
[9pm-10pm | Showtime | Third-Season Premiere | Sneak Peek 1 | Sneak Peek 2]
And the 2008 Comedy Emmy Winners Are…
September 22, 2008 by Chandra
Tina Fey and 30 Rock did good!
Mosey on after the jump to see who won what in the comedy categories during Sunday’s 60th Primetime Emmys ceremony. Hopefully, each and every TV comedy lover will find something to make them happy with the results.
Personally, I still wish either How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris or The Office’s Rainn Wilson had scored a statuette, but I guess there’s always next year.
At least former Malcolm in the Middle dad Bryan Cranston achieved a very deserved win in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category for his work on AMC’s fantastic dramedy Breaking Bad.
He was up against Boston Legal’s James Spader, Dexter’s Michael C. Hall, House M.D.’s Hugh Laurie, In Treatment’s Gabriel Byrne, and Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, obviously pretty stiff competition, with the first two nominees also dramedy stars. Comedy was all over this year’s show.
Now for the winners, which follow in bold at the top of the categories…
Comedy TV This Week: Sep 15-Sep 21
September 15, 2008 by Chandra
Notable comedy television scheduled for the week ending Sunday, September 21 follows. All times are Eastern Standard.
Monday | September 8
Weeds — If You Work For A Living, Why Do You kill Yourself Working?
Nancy must deal with both the DEA and Esteban; Celia ventures to Mexico to patch up her relationship with her daughter Quinn; Silas and Lisa’s former husband meet; and Doug gets a new lease on life.
[10pm-10:30pm/Showtime/Fourth-Season Finale]
Tuesday | September 9
Eureka — Here Come the Suns
Zoe’s science partner creates a second sun, which threatens Eureka and diverts attention from the mayoral race.
[9pm-10pm/Sci Fi Channel]
Comedy TV This Week: Sep 8-Sep 14
September 8, 2008 by Chandra
The Fall 2008 TV season is kicking into full gear, which means it’s time to roll out the weekly guide to comedy TV again.
At the beginning of each week, the post will list NEW episodes only of series covered at Comedy Centric. Videos, photos, and additional spoilers will still be published on an individual basis when available, however.
The following episodes are scheduled for the week ending Sunday, September 14. All times are Eastern Standard.
Monday | September 8
Weeds — Till We Meet Again
Nancy goes to the DEA, Celia begins to appreciate rehab, Doug learns about Andy and Maria’s relationship, and Shane uses drugs to impress his two girlfriends.
[10pm-10:30pm/Showtime]