(NOTE FROM Mr. MEDIA: This interview was recorded before NBC canceled "Southland" last week without airing a single episode of its second season. But in the hopes it will turn up somewhere more appropriate--fX, Showtime?--I'm offering it up anyway.) Like a bad rash, Mr. Media is making his way through the entire squad room... Continue Reading →
Community star Yvette Nicole Brown is a charmer! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Yvette Nicole Brown has been on TV shows opposite Hugh Laurie, William Shatner and Larry David, and in movies opposite Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Gerald Butler. Heck, she started her career by signing a contract as a Motown recording artist. YVETTE NICOLE BROWN podcast excerpt: "I knew... Continue Reading →
Lovely Katie McGrath brings the pain to Merlin on TV! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Katie McGrath, actress, "Merlin," "Supergirl" Katie McGrath plays Lady Morgana in the new NBC dramatic import, “Merlin.” The shows airs every Sunday at 8 p.m. Katie is a relative newcomer to acting, as I understand it, although American audiences may have seen her in an episode of Showtime’s popular drama, “The Tudors,”... Continue Reading →
On Parks and Recreation, Aziz Ansari only gets a little Randy! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Aziz Ansari, comedian, actor, "Parks and Recreation," "Master of None," Funny People Aziz Ansari, who starred in both NBC’s “Parks & Recreation” and ABC’s “Scrubs” was just in Montreal for the annual Just For Laughs Comedy and Film Festival. He went there to promote his new movie, Funny People, starring Adam Sandler and Seth... Continue Reading →
Weeds’ Justin Kirk takes Mr. Media to University of Andy! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Last night, my wife and I engaged in one of those perception vs. reality recaps. In it, I recalled my perception of the Showtime sitcom “Weeds” was that there couldn’t possibly a show in which I could have even less interest. I’ve never been a drug guy. No smoky, no snortie, no pills, hell,... Continue Reading →
When Det. Regina King flashes badge, traffic stops! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Regina King, actress, "Southland," "American Crime," "The Leftovers" Regina King plays Lydia Adams, a dedicated daughter and detective in NBC's new drama series "Southland." But like her partner on the show, Tom Everett Scott, she comes to “Southland” best known from an armload of successful film roles including the Oscar-nominated film Ray... Continue Reading →
Before The Walking Dead, Michael Cudlitz was a Southlander! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Michael Cudlitz, actor, "Southland," "The Walking Dead." I’ve always watched a good deal of TV cop shows. "Hill Street Blues" was must-see TV in our house; I even watched the "Dragnet" remake with Ed O’Neil, who played Al Bundy on "Married… With Children." But the whole "Law & Order" and "CSI" thing never... Continue Reading →
Today’s Moms are learning from the Today Show! PODCAST INTERVIEW
It’s 8:40 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and my guests are two of the producers of NBC’s “Today Show.” Who will be whispering in Matt’s ear when it’s time to throw it to Al Roker? How will Meredith Viera know to cut short the cooking demonstration and go to commercial? Ann Curry? I suspect... Continue Reading →
Chris Hansen says, You Might Be Rich! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Apparently, there is something screwy with America’s many state lotteries. This Sunday at 7 p.m. on “Dateline NBC,” correspondent Chris Hansen and his team investigate lottery scams. Hansen, one of the best-known reporters at NBC News and “Dateline NBC” skyrocketed to prominence as the host of “To Catch a Predator.” If you’re preying on... Continue Reading →
Blossom’s Joey Lawrence dances his way to Fake Fiance, Stars! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Joey Lawrence, actor, "Blossom," "Gimme A Break," "Dancing with the Stars" You’ve gotta give Joey Lawrence credit. He survived being a child and teen TV star, hanging out with Nell Carter for 77 episodes of “Gimme a Break” and “Blossom”—Mayim Bialik— for 114 weekly shows. After that he spent some time establishing... Continue Reading →