Today's Guest: Patrick Fischler, actor, "Mad Men," "Lost," "Weeds," "Southland" The first time Jimmy Barrett appeared in a second season episode of AMC’s Emmy Award-winning series “Mad Men,” was like a sock in the jaw. Who was this 1960s potato chip shilling, insult comedian? Why was he so rude all the time? And... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Lights Coach Drew Waters is scoring points! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Drew Waters, co-star, "Friday Night Lights" NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” exists in one of network TV’s most rarified niches. It’s one of those shows that, if seen strictly by the numbers, should long be a memory. But tomorrow night, May 7, 2010, it’ll be back on the Peacock for its season... Continue Reading →
Painting outside the lines with Southland’s Michael McGrady! PODCAST INTERVIEW
(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 →
Shawn Hatosy is patrolling the Southland! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Shawn Hatosy stars as gang detective Sammy Bryant in NBC's new drama series "Southland." You may have already recognized Shawn from his starring role as John McCain in the adaptation of the senator’s autobiography, “Faith of My Fathers.” This summer, he will appear in Michael Mann's Public Enemies with Christian Bale and Johnny Depp. He... 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 →