The official word is in and it’s time to say goodbye. So let’s take a little time to talk over what went wrong.
The Cancellation Bear has devoured The New Normal along with David, Bryan, Goldie, Shania, Rocky, Clay, Jane and Bryce. It’s not really a surprise to any of us, because the ratings plummeted since January. But my heart hurts and I will miss this show so much.
Having lost Firefly and Veronica Mars, I have become sadly numb to the whole cancellation of shows that I love. So I am choosing to look on the bright side—we got one entire season with this wonderful cast.
Initially, Tnn looked like a hit. It debuted to solid ratings. Even One Million Moms did their part by condemning it, thus guaranteeing a whole lot of interest in it. The show quickly picked up a full season order.
The Cancellation Bear has devoured The New Normal along with David, Bryan, Goldie, Shania, Rocky, Clay, Jane and Bryce. It’s not really a surprise to any of us, because the ratings plummeted since January. But my heart hurts and I will miss this show so much.
Having lost Firefly and Veronica Mars, I have become sadly numb to the whole cancellation of shows that I love. So I am choosing to look on the bright side—we got one entire season with this wonderful cast.
Initially, Tnn looked like a hit. It debuted to solid ratings. Even One Million Moms did their part by condemning it, thus guaranteeing a whole lot of interest in it. The show quickly picked up a full season order.
- 5/11/2013
- by Chris O'Guinn
- The Backlot
By Carson Blackwelder
Television Contributor
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With so many channels and series to choose from these days, there’s no shortage of evil characters you love to hate and hate to love on TV.
These characters are the targets of pranks, are the pranksters themselves and/or maintain a flaw that’s simultaneously endearing and irritating. It’s a delicate balance not every show — although many try — can pull off, but luckily, there are several on TV that I can’t wait to catch up with week after week.
While mass opinion may fluctuate regarding most of these characters, there’s something about each of them that makes tuning in simply fun.
Check out my top 10 characters I love to hate this season:
10. Jerry Gergich on NBC’s Parks and Recreation
Ok, so Jerry (Jim O’Heir) is the nicest guy ever, right? Right. But he gets picked on so much on Parks and Recreation,...
Television Contributor
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With so many channels and series to choose from these days, there’s no shortage of evil characters you love to hate and hate to love on TV.
These characters are the targets of pranks, are the pranksters themselves and/or maintain a flaw that’s simultaneously endearing and irritating. It’s a delicate balance not every show — although many try — can pull off, but luckily, there are several on TV that I can’t wait to catch up with week after week.
While mass opinion may fluctuate regarding most of these characters, there’s something about each of them that makes tuning in simply fun.
Check out my top 10 characters I love to hate this season:
10. Jerry Gergich on NBC’s Parks and Recreation
Ok, so Jerry (Jim O’Heir) is the nicest guy ever, right? Right. But he gets picked on so much on Parks and Recreation,...
- 1/30/2013
- by Carson Blackwelder
- Scott Feinberg
New York — "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy didn't hesitate when given a chance to pay tribute to his American idol, legendary TV producer Norman Lear, at the 40th International Emmy Awards.
Lear's sitcom "All In the Family" – and its spinoffs "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" – mixed humor with an honest examination of the key social issues of the day – racism, sexism, even abortion, rape and homosexuality. Decades later, Murphy is following the path blazed by Lear with his shows, "Glee" and "The New Normal."
Murphy and Lear are to receive honorary awards at Monday night's International Emmy Awards Gala. A total of 38 nominees from 15 countries will compete for awards in nine categories. British television productions received a leading seven nominations, including best actor and actress nods for Jason Isaacs, the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, in the crime mystery "Case Histories" and newcomer Joanna Vanderham in "The Runaway."
"I...
Lear's sitcom "All In the Family" – and its spinoffs "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" – mixed humor with an honest examination of the key social issues of the day – racism, sexism, even abortion, rape and homosexuality. Decades later, Murphy is following the path blazed by Lear with his shows, "Glee" and "The New Normal."
Murphy and Lear are to receive honorary awards at Monday night's International Emmy Awards Gala. A total of 38 nominees from 15 countries will compete for awards in nine categories. British television productions received a leading seven nominations, including best actor and actress nods for Jason Isaacs, the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, in the crime mystery "Case Histories" and newcomer Joanna Vanderham in "The Runaway."
"I...
- 11/18/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
New York — "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy didn't hesitate when given a chance to pay tribute to his American idol, legendary TV producer Norman Lear, at the 40th International Emmy Awards.
Lear's sitcom "All In the Family" – and its spinoffs "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" – mixed humor with an honest examination of the key social issues of the day – racism, sexism, even abortion, rape and homosexuality. Decades later, Murphy is following the path blazed by Lear with his shows, "Glee" and "The New Normal."
Murphy and Lear are to receive honorary awards at Monday night's International Emmy Awards Gala. A total of 38 nominees from 15 countries will compete for awards in nine categories. British television productions received a leading seven nominations, including best actor and actress nods for Jason Isaacs, the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, in the crime mystery "Case Histories" and newcomer Joanna Vanderham in "The Runaway."
"I...
Lear's sitcom "All In the Family" – and its spinoffs "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" – mixed humor with an honest examination of the key social issues of the day – racism, sexism, even abortion, rape and homosexuality. Decades later, Murphy is following the path blazed by Lear with his shows, "Glee" and "The New Normal."
Murphy and Lear are to receive honorary awards at Monday night's International Emmy Awards Gala. A total of 38 nominees from 15 countries will compete for awards in nine categories. British television productions received a leading seven nominations, including best actor and actress nods for Jason Isaacs, the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, in the crime mystery "Case Histories" and newcomer Joanna Vanderham in "The Runaway."
"I...
- 11/18/2012
- by AP
- Aol TV.
“Honey, tact is for people who aren’t witty enough to be sarcastic,” Will & Grace’s Karen Walker once said. And boy would she know! She and her six cohorts listed here are simply in a league of their own in terms of biting wit.
Julia Sugarbaker (Dixie Carter) Designing Women, 1986-93
The woman who never met a soapbox she couldn’t climb, Julia was often the mouthpiece for Designing Women creator and writer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason’s political stances, including standing up for HIV+ people when it was still unpopular and generally setting Atlanta society straight about the issues of the day. And, really, who could forget "the night the lights went out in Georgia?"...
Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) Ugly Betty, 2006-10
A.k.a. the menace of Mode magazine, Wilhelmina ruled the offices of the fashion magazine with the help of her loyal minions Marc and Amanda, although even...
Julia Sugarbaker (Dixie Carter) Designing Women, 1986-93
The woman who never met a soapbox she couldn’t climb, Julia was often the mouthpiece for Designing Women creator and writer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason’s political stances, including standing up for HIV+ people when it was still unpopular and generally setting Atlanta society straight about the issues of the day. And, really, who could forget "the night the lights went out in Georgia?"...
Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) Ugly Betty, 2006-10
A.k.a. the menace of Mode magazine, Wilhelmina ruled the offices of the fashion magazine with the help of her loyal minions Marc and Amanda, although even...
- 10/30/2012
- by JMc
- The Backlot
Tuesday nights bring a double-dose of pentagenerian sexiness with Ellen Barkin on The New Normal and Dennis Quaid on Vegas. But these two aren’t the only sexy stars over the age of 55. Read more to see the hottest stars on television who still rock our world after all these years.
Hottie: Ellen Barkin as Jane Forrest
Show: The New Normal
Age: 58
Hotness factor: Yes, she looks like Calista Gingrich — but Newt’s wife is pretty put together.
Next Page: On the lamb...
Hottie: Ellen Barkin as Jane Forrest
Show: The New Normal
Age: 58
Hotness factor: Yes, she looks like Calista Gingrich — but Newt’s wife is pretty put together.
Next Page: On the lamb...
- 10/11/2012
- by Denise Warner
- EW.com - PopWatch
Tuesday nights bring a double-dose of pentagenerian sexiness with Ellen Barkin on The New Normal and Dennis Quaid on Vegas. But these two aren’t the only sexy stars over the age of 55. Read more to see the hottest stars on television who still rock our world after all these years.
Hottie: Ellen Barkin as Jane Forrest
Show: The New Normal
Age: 58
Hotness factor: Yes, she looks like Calista Gingrich — but Newt’s wife is pretty put together.
Next Page: On the lamb...
Hottie: Ellen Barkin as Jane Forrest
Show: The New Normal
Age: 58
Hotness factor: Yes, she looks like Calista Gingrich — but Newt’s wife is pretty put together.
Next Page: On the lamb...
- 10/3/2012
- by Denise Warner
- EW.com - PopWatch
"A single mother's life as she becomes a surrogate for a gay couple." Listed as the description for the new NBC series, that's basically all you need to know about The New Normal. That, and the fact Ellen Barkin is hilarious to watch. The New Normal tries to show audiences from every background what the "new normals" are in society, all the while giving us hilarity and emotional ties viewers can learn from. And they succeed at doing so. Thanks to Ryan Murphy and Executive Producer Ali Adler, the new series has developed a substantial following so far, and has finally brought to light how talented actors like Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha are.
Recently, Adler chatted with Ology about the series that she's felt so "privileged" to make. She reveals what she thinks about guest stars, what "new normals" have been her favorite to show viewers, and what she...
Recently, Adler chatted with Ology about the series that she's felt so "privileged" to make. She reveals what she thinks about guest stars, what "new normals" have been her favorite to show viewers, and what she...
- 9/28/2012
- by Stephanie Webber
- TVology
In Tuesday's episode (Sept. 25), "The New Normal" is tackling one of the big issues of the fall of 2012 -- the presidential election. Creator Ryan Murphy says it was an important issue to address.
"I was talking to Ellen Barkin about it, we were talking about how it'd be interesting to do ... an episode that's sort of not what you would expect us to do," says Murphy. "Two clearly gay, liberal guys at the heart of the show, but we thought it would be great where you presented [Ellen's character's] point of view -- the Conservative point of view, the Republican point of view -- that certainly was as eloquent and was given equal time."
On the show, Ellen Barkin plays ultra-conservative Jane Forrest, grandmother to main character Goldie, who is acting as a surrogate for a gay couple. And Jane is not pleased about it, making her Conservative views known.
"I think...
"I was talking to Ellen Barkin about it, we were talking about how it'd be interesting to do ... an episode that's sort of not what you would expect us to do," says Murphy. "Two clearly gay, liberal guys at the heart of the show, but we thought it would be great where you presented [Ellen's character's] point of view -- the Conservative point of view, the Republican point of view -- that certainly was as eloquent and was given equal time."
On the show, Ellen Barkin plays ultra-conservative Jane Forrest, grandmother to main character Goldie, who is acting as a surrogate for a gay couple. And Jane is not pleased about it, making her Conservative views known.
"I think...
- 9/26/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
SYDNEY -- Paramount Pictures Australia on Thursday announced its first distribution acquisition in the territory since the relaunch of the Paramount brand here earlier this year -- privately financed independent Australian feature "The Final Winter".
Mike Selwyn, managing director Australia and regional supervisor Australasia for Paramount Pictures, said he could not be more pleased at having struck a distribution deal with local production shingle the Three Scallywags.
"The Final Winter", he said, is a "gem of an Australian film, brimming with integrity and emotion."
Written by Matt Nable, who also stars in the film, co-directed by Brian Andrews and Jane Forrest and co-produced by Anthony Coffey and Michelle Russell, "The Final Winter" is the personal story of a man who is coming to the end of his football career in the 1980s -- a time when changes to the game brought about by new money and ambition were challenging the old loyalties in sports in Australia.
Alongside Matt Nable, the film stars Matthew Johns, a former champion rugby player in his film debut, John Jarratt, Nathaniel Dean and Raelee Hill.
Mike Selwyn, managing director Australia and regional supervisor Australasia for Paramount Pictures, said he could not be more pleased at having struck a distribution deal with local production shingle the Three Scallywags.
"The Final Winter", he said, is a "gem of an Australian film, brimming with integrity and emotion."
Written by Matt Nable, who also stars in the film, co-directed by Brian Andrews and Jane Forrest and co-produced by Anthony Coffey and Michelle Russell, "The Final Winter" is the personal story of a man who is coming to the end of his football career in the 1980s -- a time when changes to the game brought about by new money and ambition were challenging the old loyalties in sports in Australia.
Alongside Matt Nable, the film stars Matthew Johns, a former champion rugby player in his film debut, John Jarratt, Nathaniel Dean and Raelee Hill.
- 6/15/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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