It’s Bad. It’s All in the Family. It’s Louie. TCA Awards Call Out Television’s Best
Even as the best in current television programming was honored in a dozen categories, it was the recognition for a show of yore that brought down the house at the 29th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom Saturday night. Norman Lear, the creator of “All in the Family” and Rob Reiner, its beloved meathead, got a sustained standing ovation as they accepted...
Christina, Cee Lo Take Back Their Chairs on The Voice. Shakira and Usher Who?
They’re baaaaaaaaaack! Christina in an ultra-short coral dress with sky-high Louboutins. Adam with a full beard and newly engaged. CeeLo sporting an intricate head tattoo, at least in the sizzle reel. And so it was that three-fourths of “The Voice” coaching crew, along with host Carson Daly, appeared before a packed session at summer TCA (Television Critics Assn.) press tour, capping off NBC’s day of programming panels. For the...
It’s Time for Another Session of Web Therapy with Lisa Kudrow
Fans of the Showtime series got a special in-person treatment session at the Paley Center as Lisa Kudrow, Lily Tomlin, Don Roos, Dan Bucatinsky and Gary Levine were “grilled” by moderator Sarah Gilbert before a sold-out crowd. The new season of the show, which started out as a web series, premieres July 23 on the pay cabler. Kudrow plays Fiona Wallice, a therapist who espouses the idea that the traditional 50 minute talk...
Prime Location. Prime Ribeye. Del Frisco’s Plants Its Flag at the Epicenter of Surf and Sand
Ahi tacos. Pesto chicken flatbread. Shaved prime steak sandwich. Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue restaurant row just got a welcome addition to its dining scene with the splashy opening of Del Frisco’s Grille, where these signature items and others from the menu quickly disappeared from the trays that were generously being passed to guests that partied well into the night. Del Frisco’s has a prime location – across from the...
A Hamm-y Host it Will Be as Former Letterman and Leading Man Jon Hamm Emcees the ESPYs
Many just know him as the enigmatic Don Draper on “Mad Men.” But those who have followed Jon Hamm’s career closely over the past few years will realize that in addition to the tall, dark, handsome, brilliant, broody and deceptive Draper character that he plays so convincingly, Hamm has a light, goofy and quick-witted side as well. Those qualities will come to the fore as Hamm takes on a new gig, hosting the 2013 ESPY Awards on...
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