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Morning "Hillary, Girlfriend, It's Over" Links

• Speaking of cute but not especially talented dudes on "American Idol," as we have been for the last couple of days, Ace Young is going to get whacked on "Bones" next week. Another "Idol" runnerup who I don't even remember - Brandon Rogers? Really? - is also on the ep, which focuses on a barroom singing contest. But just to be nice I'll run a pic of Emily Deschanel from the ep instead. (TV Squad)
• The cops made it official against departing "CSI" star Gary Dourdan y'day. (TMZ)
• Who can afford to maintain an "Extreme Makeover" home?? (Philly.com)
• Bruce Boxleitner joins "Heroes." That ought to get younger viewers excited. Uh, not. (TV Guide)
• Dating show for the mentally disabled? Eeek. (TMZ)
• Sutton-at-Hone councilors in Kent can eat my shorts. (UK Daily Record)
• "Ugly Betty" crew members losing their jobs as the show moves to Taxbreakistan New York are bitter that California hasn't done more to keep productions. (Deadline Hollywood Daily)

Lindsay Lohan - And A Move - On "Ugly Betty"

ABC will move production of "Ugly Betty" to New York for next season's episodes. New York State production tax credits are the main reason, although the show is set in New York and the pilot filmed there. Many production staffers may be dropped, and the writers will stay in LA, so it sounds like a big mess. And speaking of big messes, the seemingly sober, career-challenged tabloid queen Lindsay Lohan has signed for a guest role on the season finale and the first five episodes of next season. She'll be playing an old classmate of Betty's, a mean girl who has now fallen on tough times. Check out America Ferrera and LiLo the first official pix from this weekend's shoot, which looks like a gym class flashback...

Monday Morning Coming Down Links

• In 1962, we really, really liked watching westerns on TV. (TV By The Numbers)
• CBS execs decide they don't want Katee Sackhoff to replace Jorja Fox on "CSI." This is our official WTF Item Of The Day®. (TV Guide)
• And speaking of "CSI," is there more (or actually, less) to the Gary Dourdan bust? (E! Online)
• "Men in Trees" is toast. I can't say I care, although the show hardly got a fair shot, given the way ABC moved it around the scheduled. (TV Guide)
• One writer admits he's not all that subversive, no matter how he tries. (Earl Pomerantz)
• People Magazine names the Jonas Brothers among the nation's richest teens. How messed up is it that there's a list? (Buddy TV)
• And speaking of rich teenagers, here's the first dispatch from the set of "High School Musical 3." (E! Online)
• Once again following in the wandering, staggering footsteps of Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan is following up rehab with a TV series appearance, on "Ugly Betty." (AP)

Morning Links: Flaming Manholes!

• "American Idol" producer says there's no plan to wax Paula, and hey, it's not just our ratings that are down. (AP)
• But the ratings keep dropping. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Returning "Weeds" is a bit of a conspiratorial production. (Buddy TV)
• Recapping last night's excellent "The Office." Go Stanley! (Buddy TV)
• Ditto "Survivor." (TV Squad)
• Gay wedding on "Brothers & Sisters." (Televisionista)
• More deets on "Gossip Girl's" coming-out story. (Televisionista)
• Lilo visiting "Ugly Betty?" (TV Guide)

And finally, as promised, flaming manholes!! Just because it's funny to say "flaming manholes."

Monday, Monday Links

• Finally, some inside dope on season three of "Heroes." (Buddy TV)
• Gossip columnists noted that last week's "Law & Order: SVU" suspect of the week seemed to be a thinly disguised version of Tom Brady as a closeted gay man. (Boston Herald)
• Judah Friedlander (right) talks about his "30 Rock" trucker caps. (NY Observer)
• Rebecca Romijn's role downsized and more news from "Ugly Betty." (Televisionista)
• Talking "Lost" ratings. (SyFy Portal)
• Interview with a geek from "Greek." (TV Addict)
• I link not to praise "Big Brother,"  but to bury it. (TV Squad)
• "Brothers & Sisters" and "Ugly Betty" once again score at the GLAAD awards. (AP)
• Paula Marshall, show killer? (TV Squad)

Afternoon Links As We Await The Most Awesome Night Of TV This Season

Let's see, a kickass "Survivor" - unless you prefer "Ugly Betty" or "My Name Is Earl" and "Scrubs" - followed by the first "The Office" since Jim showed us the engagement ring, followed by "30 Rock" - unless you prefer "Grey's Anatomy" or "CSI" - followed by the return of "Lost." All new for the launch of May sweeps! And that's not even mentioning "Without a Trace" or "Smallville" and the return of "Supernatural." Scripted television is back, baybee! On a night like this, that strike seems a distant memory. But we have a few hours to kill first. So here are a couple things to read...

• Roger Friedman says Jimmy Fallon will take over for Conan when Conan takes over for Jay. (Fox News)
• TV Squad says he's talking through his hat. (TV Squad)
• Friedman, by the way, also has some "Weeds" dish that fans won't want to hear, way down in the same column. (Fox News)
• Kathy says she picked the wrong Dunder-Mifflin week to go on vacation. (GMMR)
• An NBC source says, uh, don't worry about seeing O.J. on "The Apprentice." (TMZ.com)
• Another look at the sag in ratings post-strike. (Hollywood Reporter)
• We forgot to link to this yesterday when it was still sorta news, but Showtime has signed "The Tudors" (right) for season three. (AP)

"Ugly Betty" Makes It Easy To Forget

If you've seen "Ugly Betty" it's easy to forget just how impossibly good-looking America Ferrera really is. Her beauty stands out all the more because of the contrast with her TV character, but even so, she's stunningly, incredibly, hot.

You just know that when goes to an award show or a WB promotion or something, everyone is staring.

People are forgetting words.

Birds are catching fire in midair and dropping from the sky.

Galaxies are collapsing into her bedroom eyes.

ABC Finally Spills Spring Plans For "Desperate Housewives" And The Rest

ABC has finally unveiled its spring, post-strike debut schedule. The bad news is that "Pushing Daisies," "Private Practice" and "Dirty Sexy Money" won't return until next season. The good news is that they will return. "Desperate Housewives" returns to the scheduled April 13 with seven hours of new episodes including a two-hour season finale. Also returning with new episodes: "Boston Legal," "Brothers & Sisters," "Grey's Anatomy," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty." "Grey's" returns April 24, when "Lost" switches to 10 p.m. Thursdays. The full release with all the details is after the jump.

TV Critics Love "Pushing Daisies," Hate "Cavemen"

(Begin pointless personal digression.) I have a soft spot for the semi-annual TV Week Critics Poll. (Read the story here and results here.) Back when the magazine was called Electronic Media, I used to be in the poll all the time, and I started talking to the people over there - we were all in Chicago at the time - and I ended up getting hired as assistant managing editor. While I worked there I ran the poll a couple of times, too, which gave me lots of time to talk to my critic friends who I only got to see on press tour otherwise. So this poll is like an old pal. (End pointless personal digression.)

But seriously, "Pushing Daisies" is better than "Mad Men"??? I don't think so. Better than "House" or "The Office"?? Really? Uh, no.

Ten Best Series
1. Pushing Daisies
2. Mad Men
3. Dexter
4. 30 Rock
5. Friday Night Lights
6. Damages
7. House
8. The Office (tie)
8. Ugly Betty (tie)
10. Californication

Worst after the jump...

Family Friendly Programming Awards - Not Bad, Actually

Too often "family-friendly" is a TV code word for "lame crap for the kids." But nearly a decade ago a group of major advertisers put their money where their mouthes were and funded the Family Friendly Programming Forum, which provides seed money for the development of family friendly TV scripts. The show gets on the air, the fund gets reimbursed. Simple as that. And the results have been pretty good, including "Gilmore Girls," "Friday Night Lights" and "Everybody Hates Chris." Separately, the group promotes the annual Family Television Awards, which were handed out Wednesday night in Hollywood, with the ceremony to be televised Dec. 27 on CW.

Now, you're not going to find "The Wire" or "Weeds" here (and ironically you won't find any CW shows either). But the winners mostly demonstrate that the Forum has been true to its word, making inclusive, family-friendly shows that regularly defy the "lame crap for kids" stereotype by being at least halfway decent and often very good. (This year, not surprisingly, it's Fox that brings the average down.) This year's winners are:

Comedy - "Ugly Betty," ABC
Drama - "Heroes," NBC
Actor - Zac Efron ("High School Musical 2," ABC Family)
Actor - Kyle Chandler ("Friday Night Lights," NBC)
Actress - America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty," ABC, pictured)
Miniseries or Special - "Planet Earth" BBC/Discovery
Movie Musical - "High School Musical 2," ABC Family
New Series - "Pushing Daisies," ABC
Cable Series - "Kyle XY," ABC Family
Reality - "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" Fox
Favorite Newcomer - Zachary Levi ("Chuck," NBC)

Morning Non-Strike Links

Everything about the WGA strike is over here.

USAT just noticed the homosexual gentlemen on "Desperate Housewives." They're not quite on-stereotype as the usual TV gays, and they have the same issues as everyone else on Wisteria Lane. That is, they're crazy. I think that's a good thing.

ONTD posted the latest "music" video from "Top Model" Cycle 4 contestant Lisa D'Amato. It's just as bad as the last one.

TV Guide has an interview with Jared Padaleki from "Supernatural."

The South Carolina Democratic Party has rejected Stephen Colbert's petition to get onto the presidential ballot, because he's a joke candidate, and they just won't have it. What has this world come to when I'm getting my political news from Star Magazine?

"The Hills" is the fakest of all the so-called "Reality" shows out there. We know that. But E! says they're having a casting call for guests at the wedding. That's a little much, even for them. Isn't it?

"Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera has some issues related to being abandoned by her father as a child, says Celebrity Wonder. I bet she blamed herself for it. Poor thing.

Halloween's-Scariest-Trick-Is-The-Writers-Strike Links Fest

• Nikki Finke says no strike for a couple of days, anyway. (Deadline Hollywood Daily)
• "Heroes" continues to slip in the ratings. (Televisionista)
• Deep thinking about "Reaper." Yup. (TV Squad)
• "Dancing With The Stars" results recap. (BuddyTV)
• People are getting really sick of Jerry Seinfeld shilling for "Bee Movie." He's lost the funny. (The Hater)
• Beatboxer Blake Lewis, the 2nd place finisher on "American Idol" last year, has an album coming out. (Buzzsugar)
• Ugly Betty is incredibly hott! (Seriously OMG)
• "Samantha Who?" gets a full season from ABC. (Hollywood Reporter)
• "Jericho": not good, but you know you can't stop watching (Slate)
• You did WHAT in my house? You hid WHAT in my couch? You met my mother HOW? (Seriously OMG)

America Ferrera On Victoria Beckham's "Ugly Betty" Guest Role

America Ferrera, beloved to millions as the star of "Ugly Betty," just won a bigger place in my heart by insulting Posh Spice. In an interview, Ferrera said that "[Victoria Beckham] definitely belongs in the Mode world. She'd definitely be somebody that Wilhelmina would be good buddies with!"   Let's make it explicit, as HeatWorld does, that Wilhelmina is the bad one.

Now, this could be taken out of context: Ferrera could have been talking about Victoria Beckham's character, since she's got a guest spot in one episode, where she plays a fashion icon pursued by celebrity news photographers. But that's no fun.

I'd rather believe that there's some kind of nasty, knock-down, drag-out catfight going on. You?
 

Morning Reads: We'll Get To Last Night's "Prison Break" Insanity After This

• Ausiello reports Joss Whedon is directing another episode of "The Office." (TV Guide)
• And speaking of "The Office," it appears the new Dunder Mifflin Infinity online presence is having some pretty serious birth pains. (GMMR)
• USA is planning to make a series based on the character Nick Naylor from "Thank You For Smoking." That happens to be one of my favorite books, and the movie wasn't bad. But a series? No word on casting. (BuzzSugar)
• Checking out this season's "Ugly Betty" guest stars. (GMMR)
• The ugly mess that the DVR has made of the television ratings. (NYT)
• Recapping last night's episode of "How I Met Your Mother" reveals to me that cute little Winnie from "The Wonder Years" is now into girl-on-girl-on-guy sitcom action. *Sob* (TV Squad)
• A third season for "Kyle XY." I thought we already knew that. (TV Squad)

Fall TV Night-By-Night: Thursday

Only one new show tonight but a considerable amount of new attitude scattered around the schedule, and Sunday night's Emmys could add some more for "Ugly Betty," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Office" and others.

The new show is ABC's "Big Shots," at 10, which delivered a very funny press conference from stars Michael Vartan, Dylan McDermott, Joshua Malina and Christopher Titus, and could be a ratings winner. They're four reasonably powerful and successful guys, but the show follows mainly their romantic and domestic difficulties. It was at least unofficially called "Big Dicks" in the beginning, and seems intended to take a male-centric view of the world. But as it follows the guest-star-laden "Ugly Betty" at 8 and "Grey's Anatomy" at 9, I think ABC is counting on a large number of women sticking with the network to eyeball Vartan and McDermott. Not a bad bet, actually, though I didn't much like the show. All three debut Sept. 27.

CBS stands pat on the night with three dependables: "Survivor" (Sept. 20), "CSI" and "Without a Trace" (both Sept. 27). Not much to report here except A) one has to wonder when the "CSI" juggernaut will cool, and B) "Survivor" is going to China this fall for an inland episode, as seen at left.

Casting coup on "Ugly Betty"

We've been reporting casting changes for the fall, with actors and characters coming and going on shows new and old. But E! Online's report on "Ugly Betty" sort of takes the cake. ABC confirms that former Los Angeles Laker Rick Fox is joining the cast for at least a couple of episodes, playing a bodyguard to fashion-mag maven Wilhelmina Slater - who is played by Fox's ex-wife, Vanessa Williams. The couple married in '99 and divorced in 2004. Now, the whole Bruce Willis/Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore gang probably still holds the title of Hollywood's most bizarrely agreeable blended family group. But Williams and Fox - who played a basketballer with marital troubles on FX's "Dirt" - are definitely going to be interesting to watch together. If he was just on the same show, that's barely even worth mentioning. But that they've cast them so they'll have their scenes together? Teehee.

Five Questions For "Ugly Betty"

BuzzSugar has a fun "Five Questions" feature where they ask some hypothetical questions about a show, and encourage readers to chime in.  It's sort of like half of a really good interview, or a study guide for water-cooler discussion.

This time, the subject is "Ugly Betty," and the Buzz bloggers speculate about how the various season-ending cliffhangers and the ongoing Fey Sommers murder mystery will get resolved, whether the show can keep its comedic tone and attract new viewers, and of course whether Betty will ever get rid of those braces.

MeeVee Video Top 5: Revenge of the Nerds--Battlestar Galactica, Beauty and the Geek, Mythbusters, and more

MeeVee Video Top 5: Revenge of the Nerds - Battlestar Galactica, Mythbusters, and more

Grab a pocket protector, hitch up your pants, and put on some over-sized glasses that could double as binoculars cause this week we're talking about NERDS. Nerds come in many shapes and sizes, however, most are scrawny, have no style, and are socially awkward in just about every situation. So what if they hardly get laid (if at all)? What they lack in muscles, they make up for in brain power. Some of histories greatest men were nerds: Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison....Steve Urkel! Without nerds we still might be living like Neanderthals from the Stone Age.

Video Top 5 salutes nerds this week: both nerds on TV shows and nerd audiences that watch these featured shows. You can view the original 10 webisodes from the popular sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica. We also have some uncut footage from the future cult-classic Mythbusters. Check out exclusive interviews with the cast of Beauty and the Geek. Finally, we have special Galaxy videos from the History Channel's The Universe and video diaries from America's favorite nerd: Ugly Betty.

If '80s movies have taught me anything, it's that Nerds will one day have their revenge!

Tonight's Picks: Thursday, May 17

The Office -- The Job, Parts 1 and 2
The third season ends with a special one-hour episode. The Dunder-Mifflinites rehash their beach competition antics, and a corporate job opening makes the competition heat up. Michael, Jim, and Karen head to New York to jockey for the new job.

Bob Barker: A Celebration of 50 Years on Television
After 50 years on TV, and 35 years on The Price Is Right, Bob Barker is ready to retire. Celebrate the history of the longest running game show and its iconic host. Bob Barker, come on down!

Scrubs -- My Rabbit; My Point of No Return
In the sixth season finale, J.D. asks Kim to move in with him. Elliot gets some help with her wedding, but nothing feels right. Are they settling down with the wrong people?  Also, fatherhood changes things for Turk.

Supernatural -- All Hell Breaks Loose, Part 2
With the fight between Jake and Sam concluded, Dean is forced to deal with the ugly consequences. The Yellow-Eyed Demon plagues the Winchester boys -- he wants a general for his army, and he's not giving in easily.

Other Season Finales:

• Ugly Betty
• Grey's Anatomy
• Smallville
• CSI
• ER

MeeVee Talks with Ugly Betty Star Mark Indelicato

In part II of our interview series with the cast and crew of Ugly Betty, MeeVee's Marjorie Kase talk with Mark Indelicato, who plays Betty’s fashion-obsessed nephew. Justin is a revelation of sorts for many viewers. He’s Latino, probably gay, and thanks to the support of his family, is entirely comfortable with who he is. Not surprisingly, we found the 13-year-old actor to be just as mature and confident as the character he plays. We spoke with him at last month’s TCA press tour.

Continue reading "MeeVee Talks with Ugly Betty Star Mark Indelicato"»

Tonight's Picks: Thursday, Feb. 15

Survivor: Fiji
From the series that made racial segregation fun again comes a new season, now with class-based discrimination! Challenge winners bask in the lap of luxury, while losers must subsist in grinding poverty!

Ugly Betty -- Derailed
With the future of the company in doubt, and his (new) sister making a play for power, Daniel must turn to an old classmate (Lucy Liu) for assistance. Meanwhile, Jerry O’Connell slides onto Alexis’s radar screen.

30 Rock -- The C Word
Liz becomes a big softie after she hurts Lutz’s feelings and Jack escorts Tracy to a charity golf event in order to get face time with a network exec. Rip Torn guest stars.

Ugly Betty Star America Ferrera -- She's the One That We Want

From the moment America Ferrera hit the big screen, she sat poised to stir up a revolution. It may not have been intentional, but America has come to represent the beauty in all of us. She first captured the world’s attention in her debut film, Real Women Have Curves, and then went on to be the only girl with full-on curves in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Nowadays, she’s captured the jaded hearts of America (and doesn’t that just make her name even more perfect?) on the mega-hit TV show Ugly Betty.

What’s America's secret? She’s got a little Margaret Cho wisdom inside of her -- she loves who she is, and it shows.

Get the rest of the story at MeeVee's "Be Ugly in '07" Sweepstakes page! >>

MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Ugly Betty Exec. Producer Silvio Horta

It's hard to believe that Ugly Betty, the winner of two Golden Globes for Best Comedy Series, as well as Best Actress in a Comedy for America Ferrera, barely made it on the air. And yet, that's what happened. 

The now incredibly successful show based on the Colombian telenovella, Yo Soy Betty la Fea, wasn't the easiest show to market. Its subject matter (an unattractive girl from Queens navigates her way through the shark-infested waters of high fashion) and its star America Ferrara, a relatively unknown actress with only a few credits under her belt, didn't exactly start a bidding war.

Thanks to the star power of Salma Hayek, and some major convincing by dedicated studio execs, Betty did manage to land on ABC's fall schedule. The show's problems were hardly over though. It was originally slated to air on Friday nights. Had it not been for the critics who rallied around the show, forcing ABC to move the show into the primo Thursday night timeslot, Betty surely would have succumbed to TGIF crucifixion.

In this interview, Marjorie Kase talks with Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta, at the Winter TCA press tour, we learn more about Betty's incredible rags to riches story, Horta's own personal investment in the show, and what TV shows inspired him as a child.

MeeVee Exclusive!: Interview with Ugly Betty Exec. Producer Silvio Horta

It's hard to believe that Ugly Betty, the winner of two Golden Globes for Best Comedy Series, as well as Best Actress in a Comedy for America Ferrera, barely made it on the air. And yet, that's what happened. 

The now incredibly successful show based on the Colombian telenovella, Yo Soy Betty la Fea, wasn't the easiest show to market. Its subject matter (an unattractive girl from Queens navigates her way through the shark-infested waters of high fashion) and its star America Ferrara, a relatively unknown actress with only a few credits under her belt, didn't exactly start a bidding war.

Thanks to the star power of Salma Hayek, and some major convincing by dedicated studio execs, Betty did manage to land on ABC's fall schedule. The show's problems were hardly over though. It was originally slated to air on Friday nights. Had it not been for the critics who rallied around the show, forcing ABC to move the show into the primo Thursday night timeslot, Betty surely would have succumbed to TGIF crucifixion.

In this interview with the show's creator, Silvio Horta, at the Winter TCA press tour, we learn more about Betty's incredible rags to riches story, Horta's own personal investment in the show, and what TV shows inspired him as a kid.

Love Yourself, Win Stuff!

"Lovin' youuuu is easy 'cause you're beautiful...."

Here at MeeVee, we're putting a new spin on Valentine's Day. It's called "Love the One You're With." So quit wondering if he's going to call, girlfriend, and pick up a mirror. 'Cause there's no one more beautiful than you this Wednesday.

In honor of our celebration of all things you, we're combining two of the things we love most in this world -- Ugly Betty and free stuff. Because who knows more about loving herself despite the odds, than Betty Suarez?

All this week we'll be giving away five (5) free "Be Ugly in '07" T-shirts and empower rings. We'll also be featuring interviews with the cast and crew. So enter the contest, and be sure to check back for more fabulous content.

Get all the exciting details at MeeVee's "Be Ugly in '07" Sweepstakes page! >>

Tonight's Picks: Thursday, Feb. 8

The O.C. -- The Shake-Up
Manipulation is the name of the game in the days leading up to Taylor's birthday party -- and a major earthquake. Kaitlin works to undermine Julie's relationship with Frank, and Summer urges a cynical Seth to believe in something.

My Name Is Earl -- Blow
The world gets a little worse for Joy when she discovers she has a half-sister -- a half-sister who just happens to be Joy's lifelong nemesis. Oh, she's also an aspiring wrestler and on Earl's list, since he once stole her identity. 

Ugly Betty -- Brothers
Betty gets entangled in a romantic dilemma while playing peacemaker during the post-Fashion Week chaos at Mode. Meanwhile, Justin gets in trouble at school, leading to a showdown between Hilda and Santos.

Jan. 29: K-Fed Commercial Airs, Britney Runs to Ralph's, FOX Looks Forward to February Sweeps

*K-Fed's Nationwide commercial has arrived [Dlisted]
*Britney runs to Ralph's [Glitterati]
*Ugly Betty star ties the knot [GMMR]
*Pageant School offers a leg up for Miss America [Reality Blurred]
*FOX pulls out the stops for February sweeps [The Futon Critic]

SAG Awards Honor Actual Talent: What a Concept!

If only all awards shows were like the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Last night’s winners truly embodied the old saying, “May the best (wo)man win.” Emmys, Golden Globes, People’s Choice: Pay attention and take notes here.

America Ferrera continued her wonderful assault on the best actress/comedy awards. Ferrera scored another statuette for her role in Ugly Betty, right on the heels of her Golden Globe victory. She simply cannot be stopped. Speaking of which, Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons appear unstoppable in the TV movie/mini-series category, bringing home the bacon for their roles in Elizabeth I.

Read the rest of this SAG Awards recap at MeeVee's 2007 Awards Show Go-to Guide >>

Jan. 18: Tim Gunn Guest Stars on Ugly Betty, Courteney Cox Makes Nice with Brad Pitt

*Feeling uncomfortable on American Idol [GMMR]
*It's a big night for Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy [Buzz Sugar]
*Courteney Cox makes nice with Brad Pitt at Golden Globes [Glitterati]
*Tim Gunn guest stars on Ugly Betty [The Futon Critic]
*Ryan Seacrest takes on Angelina Jolie [The Hollywood Gossip]

Tonight's Picks: Thursday, Jan. 18

Ugly Betty -- In or Out
Always there when someone's in need, Betty helps Daniel mend his broken heart. Meanwhile, the masked woman is revealed, and Wilhelmina makes personnel decisions for her hypothetical ascension at Mode.

Scrubs -- My Musical
Oh, happy day! It's music to your ears when a new patient at the hospital (Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Avenue Q) wakes up one day and sees everything happening around her as a musical. Carla can't decide whether or not to return to work, and Elliot has to tell JD he can't move into her new house with her.

The Office -- The Return
Oscar returns from his vacation and ponders his future at the office. Meanwhile, power-hungry Andy (Ed Helms) exploits Dwight's recent decision to inch closer to Michael.

Post Golden Globe Coverage: Stars Reveal What's Next for their Characters

*Caution! Spoilers below!*

Well, not really, but definitely some juicy tidbits. Here's what Ali Larter, Jorge Garcia, and others had to say when we asked them what's next for their characters and the show live, on the red carpet.

Rainn Wilson -- The Office
Last week, Dwight quit -- rather gallantly, I might add. Is he coming back?
"Well, Dwight goes to work for a competitor. That’s all I can tell you. But I think eventually he’ll be making his way back into the fold at Dunder Mifflin."

Find out more of "What's Next" at MeeVee's Golden Globes Go-to Guide >>

Post Golden Globe Coverage: Alec Baldwin, Eric Mabius, and John Lasseter on Winning

Later on Golden Globe evening, as winners emerged from the Beverly Hilton with their statues in hand, MeeVee was there to greet them. Here's what Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty), and John Lasseter (director of Cars) had to say about their experiences: 

John Lasseter
How does it feel to win the Golden Globe?
"It’s so exciting to win this award with Cars. It’s the first Golden Globe given to an animated feature film. All of us at Pixar are really proud."

Read more winning reactions at MeeVee's Golden Globes Go-to Guide >>

Post Golden Globe Coverage: Stars -- They're Just Like Us

Thanks to much due diligence and a teensy bit of luck, MeeVee scored red carpet passes to the NBC Golden Globe Awards afterparty. For six hours, we braved thirty-degree weather to interview stars from our favorite TV shows. Several were GG newbies. We discovered that celebs, being just like us, worship other famous folks just as much as we do.

We asked stars from the casts of Ugly Betty, Lost, and Grey's Anatomy -- among others -- which of their dream celebs they hoped to meet that night.

Josh Holloway -- Lost
"I’d love to meet Leonardo DiCaprio. I’m a big fan of his work. Brad Pitt. I love his work. Clooney -- I’d love to meet him. All of the beautiful ladies. I’m a fan. I’d love to meet them."

Continue reading "Stars -- They're Just Like Us" at MeeVee's Golden Globes Go-to Guide >>

Golden Globes: Host-less Yet Crowded

Last night’s Golden Globe Awards did not have a host. At least, not in the traditional sense. Several pseudo-stars huddled backstage to interview the winners, but no one was truly driving the bus, a la Billy Crystal and the Oscars. Instead, NBC went with a simpler formula: An announcer introduced the star presenters, then let them tell us who won.

And boy, were there stars in this room. This was the kind of crowd whose agents have their own agents. Brad and Angelina didn’t even turn any heads.

Continue reading "Host-less Yet Crowded" at MeeVee's Golden Globes Go-to Guide

Golden Globe Awards Coverage: Ugly Ducklings Shine

Ah, the swan. No, I'm not talking about the surprisingly brutal fowl, or the creepy reality show of years past. I'm talking about that elusive creature that transforms herself from an onscreen ugly duckling into a gorgeous, well-styled swan on the night of an awards show.

Television has a tendency to show only the prettiest of the pretty. There are, however, those rare beauties who follow Charlize's Theron's lead, disguising their loveliness in search of fame -- playing characters that are a bit, shall we say, stylistically challenged. At awards shows, these swans typically discard the unflattering trappings of their roles in favor of letting their light shine. And shine it does.

Continue reading at MeeVee's Golden Globes Goto Guide...