Kath and Kim

Kath & Kim: Preview of "Florida"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Despite poor reviews and critics labeling the show as a huge failure, NBC is bringing back Kath and Kim to our small screens just to prove that show is still worth giving a try. With the comedy series given a full season order after just four episodes, viewers are expecting the series to redeem itself with the remaining episodes, especially after a rise in the ratings last November when the show pulled 5.5 million viewers and a 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The show also maintained its My Name is Earl lead-in and has averaged 6 million viewers and a 2.6/6 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Adapted from the Australian hit comedy series of the same name, Kath & Kim revolves around an iconoclastic mother-daughter duo. Molly Shannon stars as cheerful mother Kath, while Selma Blair plays the role of her self-absorbed daughter Kim. They have a love-hate dysfunctional relationship, which gets even more complicated as Kim separates from her husband of six weeks, Craig, and decides to move back home, putting a damper on Kath's love life.

NBC Still Fighting for 'Kath & Kim'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:30:00 GMT

We recently reported that NBC’s remake of the Australian original Kath and Kim received poor reviews after being called “jaw-dropping awful” and having “no substance” whatsoever. The Popwatch blog on Entertainment Weekly even criticized it the show, saying, “In translating the cult hit for a stateside audience, the creators of Kath & Kim have stripped the show of its essence and edge. Overly slick, it lacks the grit and wit of the original.”

While most of you already labeled this show as a huge failure, NBC is fighting back by giving the show a full season order.

'Kath & Kim' Receive Poor Reviews

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT

In August, BuddyTV gave you a Fall Review, giving you a sneak peek into the returning and new shows that will hit the airwaves this season. One of those shows is NBC’s Kath and Kim, which premieres on October 9 at 8:30pm. Unfortunately for most viewers, the TV critics are at it again, releasing their reviews and spoiling all the fun for us.

For those who wouldn’t want to be swayed, read no further because there may be bad news for those who are looking forward to NBC’s Kath and Kim, which stars Molly Shannon as Kath Day, Selma Blair as Kim Day, John Micheal Higgins as Phil Knight and Mikey Day as Craig Baker. Created by Gina Riley and Jane Turner, the original series of Kath and Kim hails from Australia, and was developed for American television by Reveille Productions and Universal Media Studios in cooperation with NBC.

BuddyTV Fall 2008 Preview: Kath & Kim

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:15 GMT

For exclusive on-set videos and hot features on the new TV season, check out BuddyTV's Fall 2008 Preview.

Network: NBC

Premiere: Thursday, October 9, 8:30pm

Cast: Molly Shannon, Selma Blair, John Michael Higgins, Mikey Day

Premise: Kath and Kim tells the story of a dysfunctional relationship set in suburban Florida. Kath is a 40 year old divorcee who is focused on her quest to find love. Her daughter Kim, in her mid 20s, still behaves like a child and moves home after separating from her husban

Selma Blair Not Fit for 'Kath and Kim'?

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It's not a matter of talent, but a matter of shape. Selma Blair of Hellboy fame is shunning her slim and athletic figure for an added ounce of flab. Her new role in the comedy Kath and Kim has pushed Blair towards the side of snacks and sweets.

The 36-year old actress revealed that her character for the sitcom is a chronic nibbler. Being a little out of shape is something new for Blair, so she had to cut back on her exercise routine to really tune in to the role of Kim Day.

'Kath and Kim' Producers Counter Fan Backlash

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:24:19 GMT

NBC has yet to premiere their new sitcom Kath and Kim, but already audiences are worried that the adaptation of the popular Australian comedy, which stars Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, would ruin the comedy.

The comedy, which is slated to hit the airwaves on October 9, revolves around a dysfunctional mother and daughter dealing with their lives. The 40-something Kath (Shannon), a divorcée, finally has time for herself and her search for a new love. Her daughter, 20-something Kim (Blair), suddenly decides to move back home after separating from her husband Craig (Mikey Day). Kath reluctantly agrees, but she would not cater to her daughter's every whim like before.

Top 10 Quotes from the TCA Press Tour

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:56:53 GMT

Though I was only in Los Angeles for four days of panel sessions at the Television Critics Association press tour, it was enough to glimpse the utter insanity that is the event. Days are packed with session after session as more than 100 TV critics ask questions to the new stars and showrunners as well as network executives.

Some panels aren't quite as packed as others, which makes it easy to notice TV critic biases. Getting the press to ask questions to The Real Housewives of Atlanta was like pulling teeth. However, if you stick around long enough you're bound to get a few hilariously off-the-cuff quotes. Culled from four days and more than 30 panels, I present my 10 favorite quotes from my time at this year's press tour.

Live from the TCA Press Tour: New NBC Shows

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:56 GMT

On the final day of panels for the Television Critics Association press tour, NBC previewed some of its new shows coming this Fall. The network has the Jekyll and Hyde spy drama My Own Worst Enemy starring Christian Slater, the Australian-imported comedy Kath and Kim, and the revised Knight Rider.

The network's one other new scripted series, Crusoe, was not in attendance due to filming in South Africa, though a preview video for the show was quite inspiring, making it look a bit like a TV version of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Fall Anticipation Rankings: #6 - Kath and Kim

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:24:49 GMT

BuddyTV is looking at the 17 new shows the major networks will premiere this Fall to see which ones are worth getting excited about and which ones we have low expectations for.

Show Description: Kath and Kim is an adaptation of a hugely successful Australian comedy. Kim has recently separated from her husband and decides to move back in with her mother, Kath, a 40-something divorcee. Kim is a coddled little princess and expects to be treated as such, but when she moves back in she finds that her mother has different ideas.