CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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On XLC Radio: HollywoodChicago.com’s Brian Tallerico to Discuss Fall Schedule Announcements
Submitted by BrianTT on May 26, 2011 - 1:37pmCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico guests on Jimmy & Jen on 102.3 XLC in Chicago on May 19, 2011 for an interview about current television news including the announcements of the Fall shows, the departure of Lisa Edelstein from “House,’ the news of Ashton Kutcher’s casting on “Two and a Half Men,” and much more.
TV Review: ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’ Returns With More of the Same
Submitted by BrianTT on May 23, 2011 - 3:40pmCHICAGO – You must have some respect, at least from a business perspective, for ABC’s pop phenomenon of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” which returns tonight on ABC for another round of rose ceremonies, broken hearts, group dates, tabloid headlines, and strong ratings.
TV News: ABC Reveals Exciting Fall Schedule Including New Series Details
Submitted by BrianTT on May 17, 2011 - 9:10amCHICAGO – NBC & FOX released their schedules already this week and there are a few interesting highlights, but ABC has released easily the most aggressive and ambitious new slate of programs, which will feature at least one new program five nights a week.
On WGN Radio: HollywoodChicago.com’s Brian Tallerico on TV News Including Cancellations, Renewals, Ashton Kutcher
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2011 - 1:15pmCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico guests on Bill Moller’s show on WGN-Radio in Chicago on May 14, 2011 to discuss TV news including the cancellation of “The Chicago Code,” “The Event,” and more; the renewals of “Happy Endings,” “Harry’s Law,” and more; the fate of “The Office”; the hiring of Ashton Kutcher to star on “Two and a Half Men.”
TV News: ABC Cancels Low-Rated Comedy ‘Better With You’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 13, 2011 - 5:17pmCHICAGO – We said earlier this week that ABC would have to choose one of their three comedies — “Happy Endings,” “Mr. Sunshine,” and “Better With You” and we predicted/hoped that “Happy” would be the favorite. We were right.
TV News: ABC Renews ‘Body of Proof’ With Dana Delany
Submitted by BrianTT on May 13, 2011 - 4:34pmCHICAGO – It premiered late in the season so it makes sense that the renewal of Dana Delany’s drama “Body of Proof” also served as an echo to the major announcement earlier today about ABC’s renewal of “Happy Endings” and cancellation of six other programs.
TV News: ABC Renews ‘Happy Endings,’ Cancels Six Other Programs
Submitted by BrianTT on May 13, 2011 - 3:17pmCHICAGO – It was a brutal Friday the 13th for a lot of people who work for programs on ABC as six shows have officially been given the axe in the lead-up to next week’s official Fall schedule announcement. On the other side of the coin, “Happy Endings” was saved (as we predicted and hoped).
TV Feature: 2011 Fall Network TV Schedule Predictions
Submitted by BrianTT on May 9, 2011 - 10:27amCHICAGO – A week from today - May 16, 2011 - the TV networks will begin the annual unveiling of their fall schedules, and a very-hazy picture will be much clearer by the end of next week. There will be a few miracles, but some hearts will surely be broken. With more programs on the bubble than ever before, what will be renewed and what will be shown the door?
TV Review: ABC’s Comedy ‘Happy Endings’ Breaks Streak of Awful ‘Friends’ Rip-Offs
Submitted by BrianTT on April 13, 2011 - 9:14amCHICAGO – ABC’s new sitcom “Happy Endings” is undeniably yet another “Friends” rip-off, an attempt to make a pal-com about relationships, misunderstandings, and good buddies. I’ve seen enough of these things that I automatically get a bit defensive when they appear on my desk. If you sat through junk like “Traffic Light” and “Perfect Couples,” you would too.
TV Review: Despite Dana Delany, ‘Body of Proof’ Proves Dead on Arrival
Submitted by mattmovieman on March 29, 2011 - 7:31amCHICAGO – Meet Megan Hunt. On second thought, don’t. In fact, avoid her like the plague. If you see her walking toward you, make sure to cross the street or dive into the next room. The woman needs space, you see. She’s been through a lot.