In the "Family Guy" episode "Patriot Games", Peter (Seth MacFarlane) is enlisted to play for the New England Patriots after he charges through a crowd of people on his way to the bathroom at a high school reunion. Peter, the shallow egotist that he is, is soon fired for showboating, but at least he got to meet Tom Brady (himself). The plot continues into a snobs-vs.-slobs story wherein Peter becomes the coach for a British football team called the London Sillinannies.
Like every episode of "Family Guy," "Patriot Games" contains many, many asides, pop culture references, and throw-away gags presented without any context whatsoever. Case in point: early in the episode, two characters are watching the news on TV, and the announcer, having finished speaking about the main story of the night, announces "Coming up: America's hottest new curse word. Clemen!" Or maybe it's "kleeman." There is no explanation as to what "kleeman" means,...
Like every episode of "Family Guy," "Patriot Games" contains many, many asides, pop culture references, and throw-away gags presented without any context whatsoever. Case in point: early in the episode, two characters are watching the news on TV, and the announcer, having finished speaking about the main story of the night, announces "Coming up: America's hottest new curse word. Clemen!" Or maybe it's "kleeman." There is no explanation as to what "kleeman" means,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The groundbreaking television sitcom version of "M*A*S*H" may have been centered on the Korean War, but it famously ran for 11 years, over three times as long as the war. Like a lot of series, the length of its run led to significant tonal shifts as writers and actors left the show and new creatives came on. In particular, "M*A*S*H" went from an acidic, satirical portrait of military cynicism at a mobile surgical unit (the 4077th) to a much more earnestly anti-war show.
You can trace a lot of those changes in the ways the series' characters changed and developed. In the first half of the show, most of the folk who work at the 4077th are either bureaucratic blowhards like Majors Frank Burns (Larry Linville) and Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan (Loretta Swit) or nihilistic, hedonist heroes like "Hawkeye" Pierce (Alan Alda). Surrounded by war and death, the characters had extremes to lean into,...
You can trace a lot of those changes in the ways the series' characters changed and developed. In the first half of the show, most of the folk who work at the 4077th are either bureaucratic blowhards like Majors Frank Burns (Larry Linville) and Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan (Loretta Swit) or nihilistic, hedonist heroes like "Hawkeye" Pierce (Alan Alda). Surrounded by war and death, the characters had extremes to lean into,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
"Smokey and the Bandit" was a delightful '70s action-comedy movie; it spawned two sequels, the first of which was pretty damn good. For a modern audience looking back, the series was also remarkably star-studded. It featured beloved late actors like Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Patrick McCormick, and Mike Henry, most of whom are still fondly remembered over forty years after the first movie came out. Although the series itself isn't quite as well-known among today's young viewer as we'd probably prefer, most of its cast certainly is.
But what about the actors in the series who are still alive today? What are they up to? Let's check in on the lives and careers of the remaining "Smokey and the Bandit" cast, and see how they're holding up. We might never get to see that Seth MacFarlane-penned revival series we heard about back in 2020, but it's not time to...
But what about the actors in the series who are still alive today? What are they up to? Let's check in on the lives and careers of the remaining "Smokey and the Bandit" cast, and see how they're holding up. We might never get to see that Seth MacFarlane-penned revival series we heard about back in 2020, but it's not time to...
- 12/16/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Vulture Watch
The crew may be on their final mission. Has The Orville TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Orville, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Streaming on the Hulu subscription service, The Orville TV show stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters. Chad Coleman, Norm Macdonald, Kai Wener, Bj Tanner, and Mike Henry recur in season three, aka New Horizons. Set 400 years in the future, the story centers on Captain Ed Mercer (MacFarlane)...
The crew may be on their final mission. Has The Orville TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Orville, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Streaming on the Hulu subscription service, The Orville TV show stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters. Chad Coleman, Norm Macdonald, Kai Wener, Bj Tanner, and Mike Henry recur in season three, aka New Horizons. Set 400 years in the future, the story centers on Captain Ed Mercer (MacFarlane)...
- 7/1/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Is the third season of The Orville TV show the end of this Hulu series? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The Orville is cancelled or renewed for season four. Hulu and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the third season episodes of The Orville here.
A Hulu sci-fi comedy-drama series, The Orville TV show stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters. Chad Coleman, Norm Macdonald, Kai Wener, Bj Tanner, and Mike Henry recur in season three, aka New Horizons. Set 400 years in the future, the story centers on Captain Ed...
A Hulu sci-fi comedy-drama series, The Orville TV show stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters. Chad Coleman, Norm Macdonald, Kai Wener, Bj Tanner, and Mike Henry recur in season three, aka New Horizons. Set 400 years in the future, the story centers on Captain Ed...
- 7/1/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
As citizens nationwide have taken the streets to march for change over centuries-long racial disparities, a re-reckoning of racial disparities in television and film is occurring.
The path of least resistance for many who have a sincere desire to better racial equality is to cheer on this development without question, but that escapes the harder questions that a critical view of the situation can bring.
To refresh your memory, a number of voiceover actors these past two weeks have either voiced regret over playing non-white characters or agreed to step aside from non-white roles.
These include Alison Brie who voiced the half-Vietnamese Dianne Nguyen on BoJack Horseman; Jenny Slate who agreed to step down from voicing the half-black Missy on Big Mouth; and Mike Henry who agreed to step aside from the 20-year-old character of Cleveland on Family Guy.
Additionally, cancel culture has attempted to skewer actors and TV personalities...
The path of least resistance for many who have a sincere desire to better racial equality is to cheer on this development without question, but that escapes the harder questions that a critical view of the situation can bring.
To refresh your memory, a number of voiceover actors these past two weeks have either voiced regret over playing non-white characters or agreed to step aside from non-white roles.
These include Alison Brie who voiced the half-Vietnamese Dianne Nguyen on BoJack Horseman; Jenny Slate who agreed to step down from voicing the half-black Missy on Big Mouth; and Mike Henry who agreed to step aside from the 20-year-old character of Cleveland on Family Guy.
Additionally, cancel culture has attempted to skewer actors and TV personalities...
- 7/2/2020
- by Orrin Konheim
- TVfanatic
At least one of the major networks is forging ahead as planned, despite the global pandemic: All six of the still-unproduced pilots that may eventually become Fox series remain alive at the network, TVLine has learned.
Fox has extended the cast options for the pilots of:
More from TVLineFamily Guy's Mike Henry Stepping Down as Voice of Cleveland: 'Persons of Color Should Play Characters of Color'Labor of Love Recap: Welcome to the Doll House -- Plus, Who Are the Final 3?Labor of Love Recap: Birth-Day Hoot
* Pivoting, a comedy starring Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time)
* This Country,...
Fox has extended the cast options for the pilots of:
More from TVLineFamily Guy's Mike Henry Stepping Down as Voice of Cleveland: 'Persons of Color Should Play Characters of Color'Labor of Love Recap: Welcome to the Doll House -- Plus, Who Are the Final 3?Labor of Love Recap: Birth-Day Hoot
* Pivoting, a comedy starring Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time)
* This Country,...
- 7/2/2020
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Family Guy has a vacancy in the Cleveland Brown department following the departure of voice actor Mike Henry, and the perfect candidate to fill it has just presented himself. Jack Ryan and Suits star Wendell Pierce has taken to Twitter to express interest in landing the role.
Pierce tweeted series creator Seth McFarlane to give him a heads-up about his “campaign to voice the role myself on The Cleveland Show.” Presumably, the actor means the parent series rather than the cancelled spinoff, although there’s an outside chance the wording of his post was intentional and he’s calling for The Cleveland Show to be revived.
Now that Mike Henry has consciously given up the role of Cleveland,I am publicly starting a campaign to voice the role myself on The Cleveland Show. #WendellIsCleveland @TheClevelandSho @SethMcFarlane_ pic.twitter.com/Ux3F0uk1p6
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) June 28, 2020
Amid intense debate...
Pierce tweeted series creator Seth McFarlane to give him a heads-up about his “campaign to voice the role myself on The Cleveland Show.” Presumably, the actor means the parent series rather than the cancelled spinoff, although there’s an outside chance the wording of his post was intentional and he’s calling for The Cleveland Show to be revived.
Now that Mike Henry has consciously given up the role of Cleveland,I am publicly starting a campaign to voice the role myself on The Cleveland Show. #WendellIsCleveland @TheClevelandSho @SethMcFarlane_ pic.twitter.com/Ux3F0uk1p6
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) June 28, 2020
Amid intense debate...
- 6/30/2020
- by Mark Langshaw
- We Got This Covered
During last week's onslaught of Hollywood news, Mike Henry, who for 20 years has voiced the character Cleveland for Fox's Family Guy and The Cleveland Show, announced that he'd be stepping down from the role. When asked what had sparked his decision, Henry said that he's of the opinion that "persons of color should play characters of color."…...
- 6/29/2020
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Wendell Pierce, the fan favorite actor from “The Wire” and recent star of “Clemency” and “Burning Cane,” has launched a social media campaign to be the new voice actor of Cleveland on “Family Guy.” Mike Henry, the original voice of Cleveland, announced last week he would be stepping away from the long-running Fox animated sitcom over the racial insensitivity of his casting.
“It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on ‘Family Guy’ for 20 years,” Henry wrote on social media. “I love this character, but persons of color should play characters of color. Therefore, I will be stepping down from the role.”
Henry’s “Family Guy” exit followed in the footsteps of Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell leaving their respective animated shows “Big Mouth” and “Central Park” over similar issues. Both actresses voiced biracial characters on their series. Pierce took to social media to say he is interested in being the new voice of Cleveland.
“It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on ‘Family Guy’ for 20 years,” Henry wrote on social media. “I love this character, but persons of color should play characters of color. Therefore, I will be stepping down from the role.”
Henry’s “Family Guy” exit followed in the footsteps of Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell leaving their respective animated shows “Big Mouth” and “Central Park” over similar issues. Both actresses voiced biracial characters on their series. Pierce took to social media to say he is interested in being the new voice of Cleveland.
- 6/29/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
BoJack Horseman star Alison Brie has opened up about voicing Vietnamese-American character Diane Nguyen, and she has admitted that she regrets taking on the role.
Brie, who has also starred in the shows Community and Glow, took to social media with a statement.
“In hindsight, I wish that I didn’t voice the character of Diane Nguyen."
“I now understand that people of color, should always voice people of color. We missed a great opportunity to represent the Vietnamese-American community accurately and respectfully, and for that I am truly sorry," she continued.
"I applaud all those who stepped away from their voiceover roles in recent days. I have learned a lot from them.”
BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg recently opened up about concerns of whitewashing on the Netflix series.
“This is something I am happy to talk about!” he said via Twitter, in response to a user who had asked...
Brie, who has also starred in the shows Community and Glow, took to social media with a statement.
“In hindsight, I wish that I didn’t voice the character of Diane Nguyen."
“I now understand that people of color, should always voice people of color. We missed a great opportunity to represent the Vietnamese-American community accurately and respectfully, and for that I am truly sorry," she continued.
"I applaud all those who stepped away from their voiceover roles in recent days. I have learned a lot from them.”
BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg recently opened up about concerns of whitewashing on the Netflix series.
“This is something I am happy to talk about!” he said via Twitter, in response to a user who had asked...
- 6/29/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Now that Mike Henry has stepped down from the role, Wendell Pierce said he would like to take over performing the voice of Cleveland Brown on Family Guy.
Henry, who voiced the character for 20 years both on Fox's Family Guy and and four seasons on The Cleveland Show, announced last week he would no longer play the African American cartoon character amid a new push for characters of color to no longer be portrayed by white actors.
"It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on Family Guy for 20 years," Henry wrote on Twitter. "I love ...
Henry, who voiced the character for 20 years both on Fox's Family Guy and and four seasons on The Cleveland Show, announced last week he would no longer play the African American cartoon character amid a new push for characters of color to no longer be portrayed by white actors.
"It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on Family Guy for 20 years," Henry wrote on Twitter. "I love ...
- 6/29/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
“The Office,” “Family Guy,” and “The Simpsons” are the latest television shows to make changes amid the nation’s ongoing protests regarding systemic racism and police brutality.
The Wrap reports that a Season 9 episode of “The Office,” titled “Dwight’s Christmas,” has been edited to remove a scene where a character engages in blackface. The old version of the episode has been removed from Netflix and will not appear on Peacock when the series moves to NBCUniversal’s streaming service next year. The old version of the episode will be replaced with the updated version for syndication airings, according to the publication.
“‘The Office’ is about a group of people trying to work together with mutual respect despite the inappropriate actions of their boss and assistant manager,” series creator Greg Daniels said in a statement to The Wrap. “The show employed satire to expose unacceptable behavior and deliver a message of inclusion.
The Wrap reports that a Season 9 episode of “The Office,” titled “Dwight’s Christmas,” has been edited to remove a scene where a character engages in blackface. The old version of the episode has been removed from Netflix and will not appear on Peacock when the series moves to NBCUniversal’s streaming service next year. The old version of the episode will be replaced with the updated version for syndication airings, according to the publication.
“‘The Office’ is about a group of people trying to work together with mutual respect despite the inappropriate actions of their boss and assistant manager,” series creator Greg Daniels said in a statement to The Wrap. “The show employed satire to expose unacceptable behavior and deliver a message of inclusion.
- 6/27/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Before The Orville hit the air tonight, Seth MacFarlane sent out a tease. He told fans to watch out for a huge Orville guest star appearance and challenged them to find out who it was. He got a lot of fans excited. Who was the Orville guest star? First up, there were a number of Orville guest stars on the show tonight on the episode titled “Deflectors.” Kevin Daniels showed up tonight a Moclan named Locar — Bortus’s former boyfriend. Also, Mike Henry was back as Dann. Well, it turns out that the major surprise Orville guest star that Seth MacFarlane was […]
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- 2/15/2019
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- Monsters and Critics
Although the Family Guy TV show dropped in the ratings yet again last year, thanks to its demo ratings, it ranked as the sixth best performer among scripted Fox TV series. Now the Seth MacFarlane sitcom is back for a 16th season, and in February of 2018, showrunner Rich Appel signed a new three-year deal with 20th Century Fox TV. Right now, this program's chances are looking better than not, but will Family Guy be cancelled or renewed for season 17? Stay tuned. **Status update below.
A Fox animated comedy, Family Guy centers on overweight, hard-drinking, husband and father Peter Griffin, his family and friends, and their crazy mishaps in Quahog, Rhode Island. The voice cast includes MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.
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A Fox animated comedy, Family Guy centers on overweight, hard-drinking, husband and father Peter Griffin, his family and friends, and their crazy mishaps in Quahog, Rhode Island. The voice cast includes MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.
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- 2/13/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and a glimpse of the upcoming season’s best new offerings at Comic-Con 2017. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV-related events.
Photos2017 Fall TV Preview: Your Guide to What’s New
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
Wednesday, July 19
Tba
Thursday, July 20
Legion (FX) | Tba
Rocko’s Modern Life: Return to Earth!
Photos2017 Fall TV Preview: Your Guide to What’s New
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
Wednesday, July 19
Tba
Thursday, July 20
Legion (FX) | Tba
Rocko’s Modern Life: Return to Earth!
- 6/27/2017
- TVLine.com
Adam West, who was beloved for generations as the man under the crimefighting cowl in the 1960s Batman TV series, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. West had an acting career going back to the 1950s. Today, Cinelinx pays homage to a gentleman who loved his fans, as we say goodbye to Adam West
Adam West loved playing Batman. Beginning with the Batman Tv show (1966-1969), he continued being involved with DC Batman projects, including Batman: the Movie (1966), The Super Friends (or Super Powers Team), the New Adventures of Batman, Tarzan and the Super Seven, The Legends of the Super heroes, Batman: the Animated Series, the Batman: New Times video game, The 2004-2006 Batman cartoon, Batman: the Brave & the Bold, Robot Chicken, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, and the upcoming Batman vs. Two-Face. Through all these projects, for over five decades, West voiced either the Batman or one of his supporting cast.
Adam West loved playing Batman. Beginning with the Batman Tv show (1966-1969), he continued being involved with DC Batman projects, including Batman: the Movie (1966), The Super Friends (or Super Powers Team), the New Adventures of Batman, Tarzan and the Super Seven, The Legends of the Super heroes, Batman: the Animated Series, the Batman: New Times video game, The 2004-2006 Batman cartoon, Batman: the Brave & the Bold, Robot Chicken, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, and the upcoming Batman vs. Two-Face. Through all these projects, for over five decades, West voiced either the Batman or one of his supporting cast.
- 6/11/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Last season, Family Guy saw a sizable drop in the ratings. It's hard to imagine that this animated series would be cancelled, especially since the network has so many other lower-rated shows. So, will it be renewed for a 15th season? Stay tuned.On Family Guy, Peter Griffin and his family and friends continue to have crazy mishaps in the Rhode Island town of Quahog. The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually the next day, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest.5/8 update: Family Guy has been renewed...
- 5/9/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The show must go on. Despite that fact that actor and writer Carrie Fisher died on Tuesday, December 2016, the late great actress and writer will be in a couple of upcoming episodes of the Family Guy TV show on Fox. Variety confirmed Fisher had completed two new episodes, prior to her death.Fisher has guest starred on the animated Fox comedy since 2005. She voiced Angela, Peter's (Seth MacFarlane) brewery supervisor. The Family Guy TV series voice cast also includes Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry. Read More…...
- 12/28/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and a glimpse of the upcoming season’s best new offerings at Comic-Con. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV-related events.
PhotosFall TV Preview: Your Guide to Next Season’s New Shows
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
Wednesday, July 20
6 pm Warner Bros. Television’s annual “Preview Night” will unspool the pilot episodes for NBC’s Powerless,...
PhotosFall TV Preview: Your Guide to Next Season’s New Shows
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
Wednesday, July 20
6 pm Warner Bros. Television’s annual “Preview Night” will unspool the pilot episodes for NBC’s Powerless,...
- 6/28/2016
- TVLine.com
Michael and Lincoln are hightailing it to San Diego.
Twentieth Century Fox Television has unveiled its Comic-Con 2016 slate and a panel for Fox’s 9-episode Prison Break revival is on the docket, with returning cast members Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies and Robert Knepper all confirmed to attend.
VideosPrison Break: Michael and Lincoln Reunite in Trailer for Fox Revival
Bones will make its last Sdcc appearance ahead of its 12th and final season with nearly its entire cast — Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Tj Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor and John Boyd included — present.
High profile reboot...
Twentieth Century Fox Television has unveiled its Comic-Con 2016 slate and a panel for Fox’s 9-episode Prison Break revival is on the docket, with returning cast members Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies and Robert Knepper all confirmed to attend.
VideosPrison Break: Michael and Lincoln Reunite in Trailer for Fox Revival
Bones will make its last Sdcc appearance ahead of its 12th and final season with nearly its entire cast — Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Tj Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor and John Boyd included — present.
High profile reboot...
- 6/20/2016
- TVLine.com
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The Family Guy TV show has been renewed for a 14th season on Fox. The renewal announcement was slipped into a Fox press release regarding a new hour-long live-action comedy drama series with Seth MacFarlane. That project is still referred to as "Untitled Seth MacFarlane Project."
Per Fox, the Family Guy TV series has been renewed through the 2016-2017 television season. The voice cast of Family Guy includes: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Mike Henry, Danny Smith, Patrick Warburton, John Viener, Alex Sulkin, and Ralph Garman.
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The Family Guy TV show has been renewed for a 14th season on Fox. The renewal announcement was slipped into a Fox press release regarding a new hour-long live-action comedy drama series with Seth MacFarlane. That project is still referred to as "Untitled Seth MacFarlane Project."
Per Fox, the Family Guy TV series has been renewed through the 2016-2017 television season. The voice cast of Family Guy includes: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Mike Henry, Danny Smith, Patrick Warburton, John Viener, Alex Sulkin, and Ralph Garman.
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- 5/16/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Outrigger Media’s OpenSlate is known for the comprehensive YouTube channel data it provides at the custom “Slate Score” metric it uses to rank those channels. Now, the social video analytics company is giving advertisers a new tool they can use to program their YouTube campaigns. It has launched the YouTube Grp Planning Tool, which lets its users pull together large networks from among the plentiful ad-supported inventory on the world’s most popular video site.
The Grp Planning Tool, which is available for free, offers advice to media buyers regarding the videos on which they should spend their budgets. In generating those insights, the new service accounts for the quality, safety, and subject matter of its selected videos. “There are now more than 200 million ad-supported videos on YouTube, and finding the perfect combination of content for a given message and audience has never been more challenging,” said OpenSlate CEO...
The Grp Planning Tool, which is available for free, offers advice to media buyers regarding the videos on which they should spend their budgets. In generating those insights, the new service accounts for the quality, safety, and subject matter of its selected videos. “There are now more than 200 million ad-supported videos on YouTube, and finding the perfect combination of content for a given message and audience has never been more challenging,” said OpenSlate CEO...
- 4/12/2016
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Batman TV show (1966-68) starring Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and his teen partner Robin the Boy Wonder. The show was a huge hit when first released and still has a loyal following today. The show was a clever satire, not only on super heroes but also on 1960s pop-culture in general. Cinelinx celebrates ABC’s Batman at 50.
In January of 1996, a mid-season replacement show debuted on ABC and became an unexpected hit. It was originally planned to be produced for the fall ’66 season but it was moved up to January. ABC’s Batman was part of its 1966 “second wave” programming, being one of 4 shows that debuted during the mid-season. (Along with The Double Life of Henry Phyfe, Blue Light and The Baron.) While the other three are mostly forgotten, Batman became the sensation of the season—airing twice each week,...
In January of 1996, a mid-season replacement show debuted on ABC and became an unexpected hit. It was originally planned to be produced for the fall ’66 season but it was moved up to January. ABC’s Batman was part of its 1966 “second wave” programming, being one of 4 shows that debuted during the mid-season. (Along with The Double Life of Henry Phyfe, Blue Light and The Baron.) While the other three are mostly forgotten, Batman became the sensation of the season—airing twice each week,...
- 1/2/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Last season, the ratings for Family Guy came down again but the Fox series continues to be a top ratings-earner for the network. Will it ever be cancelled (for the second time)? Will it return for the 2016-17 season? Stay tuned.
On Family Guy, Peter Griffin and his family and friends continue to have crazy mishaps in the Rhode Island town of Quahog. The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually the next day, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest.Read More…...
On Family Guy, Peter Griffin and his family and friends continue to have crazy mishaps in the Rhode Island town of Quahog. The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually the next day, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest.Read More…...
- 10/5/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Comic-Con 2015 has kicked off in San Diego, and below you'll find Digital Spy's mega-guide, listing all of the major movies and TV panels for each day.
Note: All timings are in California's Pacific Standard Time (Pst), for GMT (UK time) add 8 hours. So 12 noon in San Diego will be 8pm in London.
13 things we're most excited about at Comic-Con 2015
Browse our ultimate guide day-by-day:
Thursday, July 9
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Thursday, July 9
Open Road (10.45am local time/6.45pm UK time, Hall H)
Movies Tbc
The Autobiography of James T Kirk (10.45am local time, 6.45pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
William Shatner will read excerpts from this new Star Trek in-world memoir, at a panel moderated by author and former Family Guy exec David Goodman.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 / The Last Witch Hunter (12pm local time, 8pm UK time, Hall H)
New footage presentation, plus cast and filmmaker...
Note: All timings are in California's Pacific Standard Time (Pst), for GMT (UK time) add 8 hours. So 12 noon in San Diego will be 8pm in London.
13 things we're most excited about at Comic-Con 2015
Browse our ultimate guide day-by-day:
Thursday, July 9
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Thursday, July 9
Open Road (10.45am local time/6.45pm UK time, Hall H)
Movies Tbc
The Autobiography of James T Kirk (10.45am local time, 6.45pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
William Shatner will read excerpts from this new Star Trek in-world memoir, at a panel moderated by author and former Family Guy exec David Goodman.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 / The Last Witch Hunter (12pm local time, 8pm UK time, Hall H)
New footage presentation, plus cast and filmmaker...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Below is Digital Spy's daily guide to the major movies and TV panels happening in San Diego this Saturday, July 11.
Once Upon a Time (10am local time, 6pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
Cast members Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, Sean Maguire and Rebecca Mader appear for a Q&A alongside co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The session will be moderated by Community's Yvette Nicole Brown, and also features a sneak peak at season five.
Warner Bros: Man from Uncle, Pan, Batman vs Superman (10.30am local time, 6.30pm UK time, Hall H)
Footage presentations and Q&As.
Man from Uncle: Cast members Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Debicki.
Pan: Cast members Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller and Garrett Hedlund, director Joe Wright
Batman vs Superman: Cast members Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot,...
Once Upon a Time (10am local time, 6pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
Cast members Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, Sean Maguire and Rebecca Mader appear for a Q&A alongside co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The session will be moderated by Community's Yvette Nicole Brown, and also features a sneak peak at season five.
Warner Bros: Man from Uncle, Pan, Batman vs Superman (10.30am local time, 6.30pm UK time, Hall H)
Footage presentations and Q&As.
Man from Uncle: Cast members Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Debicki.
Pan: Cast members Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller and Garrett Hedlund, director Joe Wright
Batman vs Superman: Cast members Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot,...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and the upcoming season’s best new offerings at San Diego Comic-Con. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV related events.
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark and check back often!
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Wednesday, July 8
6 pm Preview Night exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes for Supergirl,...
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark and check back often!
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Wednesday, July 8
6 pm Preview Night exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes for Supergirl,...
- 6/10/2015
- TVLine.com
Twentieth Century Fox Television has unveiled its Comic-Con 2015 slate, and it promises to be a fearfest with a joint panel for FX’s American Horror Story and Fox’s upcoming Scream Queens.
VideosScream Queens‘ Full Trailer Reveals the Show’s First Murder — and It’s Twisted
Fox favorites Sleepy Hollow, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and more will return to the event, taking place July 8-12, while newcomers Damien (to air on A&E), Minority Report and The Last Man on Earth (both on Fox) and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX) will make their first trip to San Diego.
VideosScream Queens‘ Full Trailer Reveals the Show’s First Murder — and It’s Twisted
Fox favorites Sleepy Hollow, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and more will return to the event, taking place July 8-12, while newcomers Damien (to air on A&E), Minority Report and The Last Man on Earth (both on Fox) and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX) will make their first trip to San Diego.
- 6/1/2015
- TVLine.com
The ratings for Family Guy keep coming down but the Fox series continues to be a cash cow for the studio. Will it ever be cancelled (for the second time)? Move to a cable channel like American Dad! did? Will it return for the 2015-16 season? Stay tuned.
On Family Guy, Peter Griffin and his family and friends continue to have crazy mishaps in the Rhode Island town of Quahog. The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- typically the following morning, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest. (more…)...
On Family Guy, Peter Griffin and his family and friends continue to have crazy mishaps in the Rhode Island town of Quahog. The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- typically the following morning, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest. (more…)...
- 1/5/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
"Family Guy" hit Ballroom 20 on Saturday (July 26) for its annual Comic-Con panel, an event with kinda tends to ebb and flow in hype based on whether or not Seth MacFarlane is there to mock question-askers. This was a second consecutive Seth MacFarlane-free year. Last year he was working on "A Million Ways To Die In The West." This year, his absence was unexplained [on the "Family Guy" panel, but it came up at "American Dad" subsequently] and raises the possibility that Seth MacFarlane has just become too big for making fun of questioners at Comic-Con. Fortunately, in lieu of Seth MacFarlane, the "Family Guy" team arrived with a longer clip reel for the season's hour-long "The Simpsons Guy" crossover event, which will air on September 28. At TCA press tour last week we got a very brief sizzle reel that included jokes about the Springfield location ("I can't imagine we're allowed to...
- 7/26/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
If you’ve always wondered what would happen if Peter Griffin and Homer Simpson hung out at a bar while Bart and Stewie made prank phone calls, Family Guy is about to satisfy your crossover craving. In the Sept. 28 season premiere, “The Simpsons Guy,” the albino Griffins wind up by accident in Springfield, where they are greeted warmly by the hepatits-y Simpsons. But a fast friendship christened with delicious doughnuts may be forever destroyed by an argument over Pawtucket Patriot Ale and Duff Beer, which leads to an epic chicken fight.
To see the collision of these two animated worlds...
To see the collision of these two animated worlds...
- 7/26/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Note: All timings are Pacific unless otherwise specified.
Saturday, July 26
Warner Bros panel (10am, Hall H)
Actors from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and Mad Max: Fury Road, footage from Jupiter Ascending confirmed, Batman vs Superman footage likely. Other announcements Tbc.
The Simpsons (10am, Ballroom 20)
Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson and director since 1987 David Silverman.
Steven Universe (10am, Indigo Ballroom)
Phineas & Ferb (10am, Room 6A)
Marvel Animation Presents (10.30am, Room 6Bcf)
Once Upon A Time (11am, Ballroom 20)
Actors Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, and Jared Gilmore, co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
Regular Show (11am, Indigo Ballroom)
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (11.15am, Room 6A)
Helix (12 noon, Indigo Ballroom)
Legendary Pictures panel (12.15am, Hall H)
Details Tbc
Family Guy (1pm, Ballroom 20)
Voice actors Seth Green and Mike Henry, executive producers Rich Appel, Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith, and Peter Shin,...
Saturday, July 26
Warner Bros panel (10am, Hall H)
Actors from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and Mad Max: Fury Road, footage from Jupiter Ascending confirmed, Batman vs Superman footage likely. Other announcements Tbc.
The Simpsons (10am, Ballroom 20)
Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson and director since 1987 David Silverman.
Steven Universe (10am, Indigo Ballroom)
Phineas & Ferb (10am, Room 6A)
Marvel Animation Presents (10.30am, Room 6Bcf)
Once Upon A Time (11am, Ballroom 20)
Actors Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, and Jared Gilmore, co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
Regular Show (11am, Indigo Ballroom)
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (11.15am, Room 6A)
Helix (12 noon, Indigo Ballroom)
Legendary Pictures panel (12.15am, Hall H)
Details Tbc
Family Guy (1pm, Ballroom 20)
Voice actors Seth Green and Mike Henry, executive producers Rich Appel, Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith, and Peter Shin,...
- 7/26/2014
- Digital Spy
While Comic-Con will have more than enough animation to satisfy even the most enthusiastic fan, a few special TV panels stand out as some of the most anticipated animated series panels of the year, including a special sneak peek at the upcoming Family Guy/The Simpsons crossover episode and more.
Top 10 Animation Panels
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Toy Story is heading to Comic-Con with an exclusive first look at Toy Story That Time Forgot, a new holiday special. Executive producer Galyn Susman (Toy Story Of Terror!), director Steve Prucell (Brave) and head of story Derek Thompson (Wall-e) will also show off exclusive sketches and storyboards and give behind the scenes scoop on the newest Toy Story adventure. Certainly a must see for any self-respecting Toy Story fanatic.
– Thursday, July 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room 6A
Comedy Central: Key & Peele and Introducting Moonbeam City!
Comedians Keegan-Michael Key...
Top 10 Animation Panels
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Toy Story is heading to Comic-Con with an exclusive first look at Toy Story That Time Forgot, a new holiday special. Executive producer Galyn Susman (Toy Story Of Terror!), director Steve Prucell (Brave) and head of story Derek Thompson (Wall-e) will also show off exclusive sketches and storyboards and give behind the scenes scoop on the newest Toy Story adventure. Certainly a must see for any self-respecting Toy Story fanatic.
– Thursday, July 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room 6A
Comedy Central: Key & Peele and Introducting Moonbeam City!
Comedians Keegan-Michael Key...
- 7/22/2014
- Uinterview
The Simpsons Saturday 10:00-11:00 Am – Ballroom 20: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons – no gifts please – with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson and director-for-life David Silverman. Topics include the new “Treehouse of Horror,” “Simpsorama,” a visit from Homer Simpson and much, much more. Family Guy Saturday: 1:00 Pm-1:45 Pm – Ballroom 20 The Griffins are back at Comic-Con with an exclusive sneak peek at the historic Family Guy/The Simpsons crossover episode, “The Simpsons Guy,” in which Peter and clan hit Springfield! Celebrate Season 13 with voice stars Seth Green and Mike Henry, as well as executive producers Rich Appel, Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith and co-executive producer Peter Shin, plus surprise guests. Sleepy Hollow Friday 5:45-6:45 Pm – Room 6Bcf: Sleepy Hollow executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Len Wiseman, Mark Goffman and Heather Kadin return to Comic-Con with the breakout show...
- 7/15/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Photo by Leonard Lee at MTV
Saturday is always the biggest, craziest and best day at San Diego Comic-Con. All of the really cool big stuff happens on Saturday, and this year there are some fun things to plan for. Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Saturday July 26th, and you can go through the whole thing here to plan out your day. I've included a few of the highlights below though to give you an idea of what is in store for the fans. The biggest panels taking place are for Marvel and Warner Bros. We'll see you there!
The Simpsons - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons-no gifts please-with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director MikeAnderson, and director for life David Silverman. Topics include the new Treehouse of Horror, Simpsorama, a visit from Homer Simpson and much, much more.
Saturday July...
Saturday is always the biggest, craziest and best day at San Diego Comic-Con. All of the really cool big stuff happens on Saturday, and this year there are some fun things to plan for. Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Saturday July 26th, and you can go through the whole thing here to plan out your day. I've included a few of the highlights below though to give you an idea of what is in store for the fans. The biggest panels taking place are for Marvel and Warner Bros. We'll see you there!
The Simpsons - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons-no gifts please-with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director MikeAnderson, and director for life David Silverman. Topics include the new Treehouse of Horror, Simpsorama, a visit from Homer Simpson and much, much more.
Saturday July...
- 7/12/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Saturday TV schedule at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con is all about superheroes, witches, freaks and vampires. But mostly superheroes. DC and Warner Bros. have cooked up a comicbook extravaganza, booking three straight hours in Hall H in order to show off the highly anticipated series "Gotham" (making its world premiere), "The Flash" and "Constantine," plus the hit returning series "Arrow." Meanwhile, fans will say goodbye to "True Blood," while "American Horror Story" will be making its Sdcc debut. Plus, "Family Guy" meets "The Simpsons," Syfy returns to the Con, and more. "The Simpsons" The animated legend is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a panel focusing on the new Treehouse of Horror, Simpsorama, and much, much more. When: Saturday July 26, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am Where: Ballroom 20 Who: Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director MikeAnderson, and director David Silverman. "Once Upon a Time" The cast and...
- 7/12/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Comic-Con 2014 is almost upon us, and the networks have just started announcing which of their shows will be lucky enough to be heading to San Diego this year.
After three wickedly successful seasons, the cast of American Horror Story (Coven and Freak Show) will be making their Comic-Con debut. Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and newcomer Michael Chiklis will be joined by executive producer Tim Minear in Room 6De on Saturday, July 26 from 7-8 Pm for a recap of last season and an exclusive sneak peek at Freak Show.
Showtime has also announced that their new hit series, Penny Dreadful, will be making its first appearance at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 24 in Ballroom 20 for a one-hour session scheduled for 6 Pm. The panel will include stars Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney and Harry Treadaway, along with creator/writer/executive producer John Logan. In addition, Showtime and Penny Dreadful...
After three wickedly successful seasons, the cast of American Horror Story (Coven and Freak Show) will be making their Comic-Con debut. Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and newcomer Michael Chiklis will be joined by executive producer Tim Minear in Room 6De on Saturday, July 26 from 7-8 Pm for a recap of last season and an exclusive sneak peek at Freak Show.
Showtime has also announced that their new hit series, Penny Dreadful, will be making its first appearance at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 24 in Ballroom 20 for a one-hour session scheduled for 6 Pm. The panel will include stars Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney and Harry Treadaway, along with creator/writer/executive producer John Logan. In addition, Showtime and Penny Dreadful...
- 7/7/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
A new tool allows advertisers to hone in on YouTube channels that match up well with specific brands. It's called Vnetic, and its Outrigger Media's attempt to leverage its treasure trove of YouTube data in a brand-facing manner. Vnetic helps brands optimize their YouTube campaigns by offering "data about the quality, brand safety, and subject matter expertise of producers, as well as the audience that they deliver," according to a press release from Outrigger Media. The service then allows its users to target ads against specific channels, which, according to Outrigger Media CEO Mike Henry, will "balance reach and price against context and brand safety." Vnetic makes use of Outrigger Media's Openslate platform, which collects information from more than 220,000 YouTube channels (and also powers Tubefilter's own YouTube charts). This mountain of data allows Vnetic to paint an accurate and precise picture for its users, a group that already includes more...
- 6/11/2014
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
To mark the release of Family Guy Season 13 on 9th June, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on DVD.
Reaching new heights of outrageous comedy Season 13 of Family Guy delivers 22 jaw-droppingly funny episodes, including fan-favourite Into Fat Air, where the Griffins climb that small hill, Mount Everest. Elsewhere, the comedy jackpot is hit in Roads to Vegas and the smash hit animation celebrates its milestone 200th episode in Yug Ylimaf, in which Brian and Stewie develop a curious case of reverse aging thanks to a time machine foul-up. Emmy Award® winning creator Seth MacFarlane (Ted, A Million Ways to Die in The West) continues to flaunt the creatively absurd as Lois battles mid-life crisis and Meg face’s a love triangle with a boy and her own brother Chris.
Hollywood stars gracing Season 13 include Sofia Vergara (Modern Family, Machete Kills), Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland), Jon Hamm (Mad Men,...
Reaching new heights of outrageous comedy Season 13 of Family Guy delivers 22 jaw-droppingly funny episodes, including fan-favourite Into Fat Air, where the Griffins climb that small hill, Mount Everest. Elsewhere, the comedy jackpot is hit in Roads to Vegas and the smash hit animation celebrates its milestone 200th episode in Yug Ylimaf, in which Brian and Stewie develop a curious case of reverse aging thanks to a time machine foul-up. Emmy Award® winning creator Seth MacFarlane (Ted, A Million Ways to Die in The West) continues to flaunt the creatively absurd as Lois battles mid-life crisis and Meg face’s a love triangle with a boy and her own brother Chris.
Hollywood stars gracing Season 13 include Sofia Vergara (Modern Family, Machete Kills), Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland), Jon Hamm (Mad Men,...
- 6/9/2014
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Network: NBC
Episodes: 22 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 26, 2013 -- Tbd
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, Conor Romero, Juliette Goglia, Katie Finneran, Wendell Pierce, Ana Nogueira, Jack Gore
TV show description:
This sitcom follows the story of Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), one of New York's most beloved news anchors. Five years ago, he put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and to focus on his health after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
But now, with the kids growing up, Mike is growing restless. He thinks it might be time for him to go back to work.
His former boss, Harris Green (Wendell Pierce), never wanted Mike to leave in the first place so he jumps at...
Episodes: 22 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 26, 2013 -- Tbd
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, Conor Romero, Juliette Goglia, Katie Finneran, Wendell Pierce, Ana Nogueira, Jack Gore
TV show description:
This sitcom follows the story of Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), one of New York's most beloved news anchors. Five years ago, he put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and to focus on his health after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
But now, with the kids growing up, Mike is growing restless. He thinks it might be time for him to go back to work.
His former boss, Harris Green (Wendell Pierce), never wanted Mike to leave in the first place so he jumps at...
- 2/6/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Winning an award calls for a celebration. Unless you're Mike Henry's (Fox) TV-news boss Harris (Wendell Pierce), that is.
He doesn't want a fuss made over his getting an Excellence in Journalism honor from the National Press Organization, but Mike fully intends to make a big deal about it in "Party," Thursday's (Jan. 2) episode of NBC's "The Michael J. Fox Show."
Harris seems satisfied with a personal French bread pizza as his reward -- "I don't need to do anything big" -- until Mike pitches the idea of a gathering in a private room at a steak house, and a limo ride to get there.
However, Mike soon learns "none of the guys can make it." He gets the idea of telling them it's for Harris' engagement instead when one of the fellows (guest star Malcolm-Jamal Warner) responds much better to that apparent reason.
"Don't tell Harris," Mike advises.
He doesn't want a fuss made over his getting an Excellence in Journalism honor from the National Press Organization, but Mike fully intends to make a big deal about it in "Party," Thursday's (Jan. 2) episode of NBC's "The Michael J. Fox Show."
Harris seems satisfied with a personal French bread pizza as his reward -- "I don't need to do anything big" -- until Mike pitches the idea of a gathering in a private room at a steak house, and a limo ride to get there.
However, Mike soon learns "none of the guys can make it." He gets the idea of telling them it's for Harris' engagement instead when one of the fellows (guest star Malcolm-Jamal Warner) responds much better to that apparent reason.
"Don't tell Harris," Mike advises.
- 1/3/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Justin Long is heading to "The Michael J. Fox Show," Access Hollywood can exclusively reveal.
The actor will make a guest appearance on the NBC comedy's Season 1 finale.
Justin will play a smooth-talking, unsentimental news consultant brought in to raise ratings at NBC4, the New York news station where Michael's character, Mike Henry, works with Harris Wright (Wendell Pierce).
Photos: Michael J. Fox Throughout The Years
The episode is set to air in 2014, but Justin won't be the only famous face in the mix.
Access has learned that Kathie Lee Gifford will ...
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The actor will make a guest appearance on the NBC comedy's Season 1 finale.
Justin will play a smooth-talking, unsentimental news consultant brought in to raise ratings at NBC4, the New York news station where Michael's character, Mike Henry, works with Harris Wright (Wendell Pierce).
Photos: Michael J. Fox Throughout The Years
The episode is set to air in 2014, but Justin won't be the only famous face in the mix.
Access has learned that Kathie Lee Gifford will ...
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 12/18/2013
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
"Roads ... where we're going, we don't need roads ..."
Nowadays we just need DVR or TiVo, but either way, you can soon head "back to the future" on an upcoming episode of The Michael J. Fox Show.
Fox is planning on reuniting with costars from the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future on a future episode of his NBC show. He recently teased the reunion on Twitter.
“@xJKRCx: do you and Christopher Lloyd still hang out / keep in touch?” Newsflash: he's shooting next weeks' episode.
— Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) November 18, 2013
Christopher Lloyd, who played the blundering-yet-brilliant Dr. Emmett Brown opposite Fox's Marty...
Nowadays we just need DVR or TiVo, but either way, you can soon head "back to the future" on an upcoming episode of The Michael J. Fox Show.
Fox is planning on reuniting with costars from the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future on a future episode of his NBC show. He recently teased the reunion on Twitter.
“@xJKRCx: do you and Christopher Lloyd still hang out / keep in touch?” Newsflash: he's shooting next weeks' episode.
— Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) November 18, 2013
Christopher Lloyd, who played the blundering-yet-brilliant Dr. Emmett Brown opposite Fox's Marty...
- 11/21/2013
- by Melissa Locker
- People.com - TV Watch
Things have gotten even better for some of the voice actors on Family Guy. THR reports that Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry have collectively negotiated a big raise from studio 20th Century Fox Television.
Under the new deal, the voice actors will each be paid between $175,000 and $225,000 per episode for at least two more seasons -- and for as many as five seasons of the animated series.
The first season of the new contract will be season 12. That's curently in production and is expected to start airing next fall on Fox. While Family Guy hasn't been officially renewed beyond that, there's no sign that Fox intends to stop making the very lucrative series.
Series creator Seth MacFarlane, who voices several Family Guy characters, is covered under a seperate and more complicated deal.
Under the new deal, the voice actors will each be paid between $175,000 and $225,000 per episode for at least two more seasons -- and for as many as five seasons of the animated series.
The first season of the new contract will be season 12. That's curently in production and is expected to start airing next fall on Fox. While Family Guy hasn't been officially renewed beyond that, there's no sign that Fox intends to stop making the very lucrative series.
Series creator Seth MacFarlane, who voices several Family Guy characters, is covered under a seperate and more complicated deal.
- 11/20/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Michael J. Fox is going back to the future on an upcoming episode his NBC sitcom The Michael J. Fox Show. Christopher Lloyd, who played Dr. Emmett Brown opposite Fox's Marty McFly in Back to the Future and its two sequels, will guest-star in an episode next spring according to The Hollywood Reporter. This time around, Lloyd will appear as the principal of the high school where Annie Henry (Betsy Brandt), the wife of Fox's character Mike Henry, is employed.
The Michael J. Fox Show and Nine More New Shows...
The Michael J. Fox Show and Nine More New Shows...
- 11/20/2013
- Rollingstone.com
This story first appeared in the Nov. 29 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. The Griffin family has come into some money. Or, rather, four of the lead voice actors on Fox's Family Guy -- Alex Borstein, who plays mom Lois; Seth Green and Mila Kunis, who voice son Chris and daughter Meg, respectively; and Mike Henry, neighbor Cleveland Brown -- collectively have negotiated their way to a big raise from studio 20th Century Fox Television. Photos: From the Mind of Seth MacFarlane According to multiple sources, the four-member voice cast was able to secure between $175,000 and $225,000
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- 11/19/2013
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Nov. 14. 1988, viewers met a different kind of television reporter ... snarky, edgy and just out of Betty Ford Center rehab.
The sitcom "Murphy Brown," now exactly 25 years old, earned title star Candice Bergen five Emmy Awards over its decade-long CBS run. The show will make a weeknight comeback when the premium-cable channel Encore Love is converted into Encore Classic on Monday, Dec. 2, and Bergen couldn't be more pleased about it.
"Finally!" she tells Zap2it. "I have no idea why it's taken so long. I was always told it was because the music rights were so expensive, because every episode opened with a Motown song. I'm thrilled it's going back on -- and without commercials, which is lovely. I barely watched the show in its last five years, so I haven't seen it in a long time."
Famously raising the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle over Murphy's single parenthood,...
The sitcom "Murphy Brown," now exactly 25 years old, earned title star Candice Bergen five Emmy Awards over its decade-long CBS run. The show will make a weeknight comeback when the premium-cable channel Encore Love is converted into Encore Classic on Monday, Dec. 2, and Bergen couldn't be more pleased about it.
"Finally!" she tells Zap2it. "I have no idea why it's taken so long. I was always told it was because the music rights were so expensive, because every episode opened with a Motown song. I'm thrilled it's going back on -- and without commercials, which is lovely. I barely watched the show in its last five years, so I haven't seen it in a long time."
Famously raising the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle over Murphy's single parenthood,...
- 11/14/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Brooke Shields is returning to NBC via a three-episode arc on “The Michael J. Fox Show.” The actress will play what is described as a smart and beautiful (she’s got range) single mother, Deborah, who falls for Mike Henry’s (Michael J. Fox) 19-year-old son, Ian (Conor Romero) after the two interact during a ballroom dance class. The guest role will mark a return to NBC for Shields, who starred in both “Suddenly Susan” and “Lipstick Jungle” for the network. Also read: The Richest and Poorest Shows on Network TV – From ‘Modern Family’ to ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Shields recently...
- 11/13/2013
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Nothing gets between Brooke Shields and… Mike Henry’s teenage son?
Shields will hit it off with Ian Henry during an upcoming three-episode guest arc on The Michael J. Fox Show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Related | Emmys Watch: 15 Freshman Series/Stars Who Could (or Should) Shake Up the Old Guard
Shields’ character, Deborah, is a single mom who meets 19-year-old Ian when they both take part in a ballroom dance class. Despite the age difference, the pair have amazing chemistry.
Her episodes will air in 2014.
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Shields will hit it off with Ian Henry during an upcoming three-episode guest arc on The Michael J. Fox Show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Shields’ character, Deborah, is a single mom who meets 19-year-old Ian when they both take part in a ballroom dance class. Despite the age difference, the pair have amazing chemistry.
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- 11/13/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
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