September 5, 2007
Since the legal drama, Close to Home, got axed from CBS' lineup in May, many of its stars have since gone on to do projects for the big screen.
David James Elliott who starred as District Attorney James Conlon on Close to Home, headlines the family comedy, The Rainbow Tribe, which is slated for release in February of next year. The film is based on a true story and follows the travails of middle-aged Morgan Roberts as he meets up with his best friend and revisits the summer camp of his younger years. He comes across a bunch of shabby and disheveled 10-year olds and together, they rise above their individual troubles and experience one of the most memorable and meaningful summers of their lives.
The movie, which is currently still being filmed, also features Ed Quinn from Eureka and Stephen Tobolowsky from Deadwood.
July 16, 2007
John Carroll Lynch was known as Steve Sharpe on Close to Home, a legal drama that follows a female lawyer as she struggles to balance her family life and career as a criminal prosecutor in Indianapolis. He portrayed the role of Steve Sharpe and was mainly exposed during the first season of the series. His character worked as a County Prosecutor who was the boss of Maureen Scofield and lead character Annabeth Chase. After 21 episodes, he left the show and was replaced by Assistant District Attorney James Conlon (David James Elliott) during the second and final season of the series.
July 16, 2007
Kimberly Elise gained substantial television exposure as one of the principle cast members of the legal drama Close to Home. For the duration of the series, she played Maureen Scofield and earned an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. She portrayed a criminal prosecutor who was promoted instead of lead character Annabeth Chase (Jennifer Finnigan). As Annabeth’s superior, she was perceived as a no-nonsense lawyer who prioritized her career and pushed Annabeth to do the same. Towards the end of the series, Maureen was assassinated as a result of several prosecutions pertaining to police corruption but was given justice by Annabeth when she prosecuted Maureen’s assassin.
February 23, 2007
Popularly deemed as a favorite actor by several media outlets, David James Elliott sluggishly entered the entertainment scene but eventually rose to stardom with his perseverance and versatile acting. Handsome with a pleasing personality, he transforms skeptics into solid fans. Ultimately, he became part of the series Close to Home, which gives quench to his thriving career.
February 23, 2007
Emmy-awarded actress Jennifer Finnigan has certainly launched her career as a gleaming television actress. Flexible whether in the field of drama, comedy or horror, she gives the viewers a taste of her persuasive and compelling acting. Ultimately, her charisma and strong stage presence landed her the lead role of the series Close to Home.
January 2, 2007
Finally.
After a month of holidays, egg nog, and more Snoopy and Ralphie Parker than one knows what to do with, we're finally back to normal. January is upon us, 2007 has begun its tyrannical, 300-plus day reign, and our favorite TV shows will no longer bludgeon us with repeats. Tomorrow, January 3rd, brings the return of a couple of our favorites, as well as two brand new shows.
After that, the flood begins, and over the next month virtually every original program will air new episodes. A full list of the returning dates for most every show on television is after the jump.