Reports of the death of the TV hospital drama—foretold by the end of "ER" last season after 27 years on the air—were apparently premature. Showtime has "Nurse Jackie"; TNT has "HawthoRNe" and NBC is back with a new one that adds an "M," a "C" and a "Y" to "E" and "R" and that... Continue Reading →
A gay TV three-fer: Janina Gavankar, Darryl Stephens and ANT! PODCAST INTERVIEWS
It’s 9 p.m. on the east coast, 6 p.m. on the west. Do you know where your favorite gay TV actor, straight actress who plays a pay-cable lesbian, or gay comedian is? Well, for the next 60 minutes, they’re going to be right here with me, parading through the show one after the other... 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 →
Child actor Joey Luthman out of the Weeds! PODCAST INTERVIEW
I hate it when people confuse actors with the characters they play. For example, just because 11-year-old Joey Luthman appears on the Showtime sitcom “Weeds” doesn’t mean he’s a pothead. At least I hope not! And just because he has a role in the new movie An American Carol alongside Kelsey Grammer, Leslie... Continue Reading →