You Ask, I Answer: 'Friday Night Lights,' 'US of Tara,' 'HIMYMother' & More
Today: Friday Night Lights, United States of Tara, Big Love, How I Met Your Mother and a little Amy Poehler Show talk...
Was really good to have Friday Night Lights back last week. What's coming up? -Grace
What's coming up tonight is a fantastic hour of television. I cannot say enough about this series. For those who have never seen FNL or feel like they've missed too much, you need to know that's not true. I beg you to watch this evening's episode, you'll be enamored no doubt. The most moving storyline this week revolves around Smash Williams, a former Panther who is recuperating from a career-threatening injury. Coach Taylor will make you cry, showing what it is to believe in someone else, picking them up and putting them back together when they're down. It's all done with such grace and humor, this is as close as network TV will ever get to perfect programming... Oh, and I almost forgot, for Matt and Julie fans: the fire will begin to slowly burn again tonight.
I looooooooove United States of Tara. Did it do okay ratings-wise? -Jeff
Indeed. Including On Demand viewers, online watchers and traditional couch potatoes, US of T was seen by more than 2.5 million people on its premiere night. That's better than Dexter, Weeds, The Tudors and Californication did for their inaugural bows. And hopefully it'll get even higher numbers this Sunday when Marshall's English teacher, played by Arrested Development's Buster Bluth (Tony Hale), is introduced. The character is kind of a douche, though not for long, as Stepford-like Alter "Alice" will put him in his place quite brilliantly.
Korbs, thanks so much for reminding me about Big Love coming back. I would've missed the premiere if I hadn't seen your post on it. Any scoop? -Candace
Well, Ana's going on a date with Bill... and Barb and Nicki. And yeah, it's weird. We'll also get some quality time with Sarah's 28-year-old boyfriend Scott (Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul), but with him comes some pretty bad news for Bill's oldest. Barb, however, will get some great news to balance things out.
Haven't heard much on How I Met Your Mother lately. Any Barney dirt? Something Robin-related maybe? -Jess
We're going to meet Barney's mommy later this season. And he will put on quite a show for her. As for Robin, she's finally going to land a new job as the anchor of a local morning show... which airs at like 4 a.m.
Korbi, Great job on the Amy Poehler sitcom scoop. I'm really looking forward to it. Can you share anything more? -Marvin
They're currently casting the supporting roles, though we shouldn't expect to see familiar faces. When I asked Amy if she had any former co-workers in mind for the parts, she said the show is looking for newbies. I tried to get her co-star Aziz Ansari to make a few suggestions, but he just looked me in the eye and deadpanned "Vin Diesel." V.D. is quite versatile, can't argue with that...
Thanks for the TARA news! I really liked the pilot even though I had high JUNO-esque expectations. It got better in the second half and hopefully the series continues to improve as it goes.
Thanks for the Barnana scoop!
Thanks for the FNL scoop! I watched the stellar third season on DirecTV and am watching again on NBC. Yes, it is that good! And to add to what Korbi said, you don't have to like high school football to love FNL. How many of us watch "Grey's Anatomy" because we are interested in medicine? FNL is the BEST show on TV, hands-down. All it took for me was a random episode I caught one Friday and I was hooked. There is no background watching required. You will be hooked too. FNL ROCKS!
I'm so grateful to have FNL back for a third season. I watched it on Direct TV and am watching it again on NBC.
It's almost embarr***ing how much I love this show. Every week I can't wait to spend time in Dillion with all these great characters. The way they wrapped up Smash and Jason's storylines with grace and dignity and lots of emotion. You have to love a show that respects its viewers and its characters.
Korbi,
Have you heard any rumblings at NBC Burbank about the possibility of Las Vegas having its series finale movie airing in 2009? Us fans have been wondering what's been going on with the latest regarding this. NBC really hurt millions of fans with their axing of the show last year despite it doing decent numbers. We at the website http://lasvegas-theseries.com are starting a new letter-writing campaign to Miss Bromstad at NBC to convince her that we want a conclusion to our favorite show, but we will still boycott NBC if they refuse otherwise. NBC has a history of doing this to good solid shows and we just want what's right for us. NBC serves the viewers and without viewers (since they really have only a few) they will go downhill. Any information you can provide to us and what GST might say would be greatly appreciated.
If anyone has satellite and can find the show "Being Erica" (on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)), definitely tune in. It is brilliant - funny, poignant, and thoroughly enjoyable!
Here here lealea!
"Being Erica" is an amazing show! :)
Korbi! Can you please start covering stuff on Criminal Minds???? That show is soooo overlooked :(
First, thanks for the big plug for Friday Night Lights! FNL is my nominee for the best, most overlooked show on TV!
Along with lealea and Kath, I also give a big thumbs up to CBC's new show "Being Erica." Folks near the Canadian border might have CBC in their local cable line-up like I do.
See CBC's "Being Erica" website at: www.cbc.ca/beingerica/