Samantha Who?

2009 Emmy Awards: Comedy Predictions

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:06:37 GMT

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are this Sunday at 8pm on CBS. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, it looks like two shows will have a stranglehold on the night: Mad Men for Drama and 30 Rock for Comedy, both coming in with an overwhelming lead in total nominations.

But will they really prevail. Check out the nominees for the major Emmy Drama categories below and who I think will win, then make your own picks and watch along with me Sunday night.

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Samantha Who: Preview of Series Finale "The Other Woman" and "With this Ring"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:52:22 GMT

After two seasons, ABC comedy Samantha Who? bids farewell to its few but dedicated fans as it airs back-to-back episodes in its series finale tonight 8:30pm on ABC.

On "The Other Woman," Samantha (Christina Applegate) starts to vaguely remember something about her and billionaire Winston Funk's (Billy Zane) ex wife Gigi before the accident, and that she might have played an important role in her life.

Samantha Who: Preview of Episode 2.14, "The Rock Star"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:09:59 GMT

As canceled Samantha Who? returns tonight with "The Rock Star," Sam (Christina Applegate) alienates her best friends Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) and Dena (Melissa McCarthy) after she begins dating a rock superstar (Duran Duran's John Taylor). But who can blame her? He had been her idol while growing up although she has absolutely no recollection of her former feelings about him. Eventually, she discovers that she might have bitten more than she can chew as the rock star turns out to be "hungry like the wolf."

Last we left the ABC comedy, Sam was running into financial trouble at the craps table in Vegas with her - yes - parents. When things got tough, it seemed as if her old boss Winston Funk could be just the person she needed to help her out of the jam. Meanwhile, Dena was able to pull a fast one on Andrea after she reluctantly agreed to help improve Andrea's image in the media.

ABC Shuffles Comedy Block, Scrubs Shifts to New Timeslot

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT

To make room for new shows, ABC has shuffled its Thursday night comedy block. The new schedule, which was announced yesterday, effectively bumps off Scrubs at 8pm as it pairs up with the new series Better Off Ted every Wednesday beginning March 18.

Scrubs, which revolves around J.D. (Zach Braff) as an attending physician with his own class of interns to guide and mentor after surviving his internship and residency at Sacred Heart Hospital, is no stranger to schedule changes. During its run on NBC, the series went from one timeslot to another. At present, Scrubs is airing every Tuesday at 9pm on ABC with back-to-back episodes.

Billy Zane to Ask 'Samantha Who?'

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

After news of Mary Kate Olsen and Florence Henderson gracing Samantha Who?, it's someone from the famous tale of that sunken ship Titanic who will be making contact with Christina Applegate on the ABC series. Last we checked, the Newly's decided to pack up and head out for a long-overdue family vacation to a lodge. Meanwhile, Sam was met by some unexpected firend at the lodge, who turned out to be her childhood sweetheart.

Billy Zane, 42, best known for playing snobbish Cal Hockley – Rose's fiancée – in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, will assume the role of Sam's ex, Funk, previously played by Timothy Olyphant who joined the cast this year. Olyphant joined the cast of the critically acclaimed FX series Damages in June; as a result, he had to leave Samantha Who?? and have Zane replace him primarily because of scheduling conflicts. The sophomore season of Damages, which will premiere January, will see Olyphant as Wes Krulik, a fellow group therapy participant and confidant to Ellen who gets entangled in her life.

Carol Brady Goes to 'Samantha Who?'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

When Mary Kate Olsen guest-starred on a Samantha Who? episode around a month ago in November 10, a lot of viewers were pleasantly surprised that the girl can still act. This shouldn't be a surprise, however, as just last year, the twin was on Weeds alongside Mary Louise-Parker as church girl slash druggie who got a little frisky with Silas Botwin (Hunter Parish). On Samantha Who? Samantha (Christina Applegate) was sentenced to hours of community service after a traffic altercation, where she met Natalie (Mary Kate Olsen), a rebellious young woman who reminds her of herself.

Recently, Entertainment Weekly reports that good ole Carol Brady – or Florence Henderson in real life – will be gracing Samantha Who?? to play the titular character's grandmother when the season returns this January. According to reports, she comes to town to help settle an argument between Samantha's mom, played by Jean Smart, and aunt, played by Christine Ebersole.

Mary Kate Olsen Appears on Tonight's 'Samantha Who?'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:19 GMT

Christina Applegate is taking an Olsen twin under her wing on tonight's episode of Samantha Who?, which has been titled “Help!” We'll see just who needs a hand, when petty crimes result in comic but critical consequences.

After incurring the wrath of a policeman for a traffic altercation, Samantha (Christina Applegate) is sentenced to hours of community service. Excited to do something good for once, she finds this as an opportunity to give back to society. She then meets Natalie (Mary Kate Olsen), a rebellious young woman who reminds her of herself. This wily, pre-accident version of Sam might give her a run for her money, literally.

'Samantha Who' is Almost There

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

While freshmen shows are eagerly anticipating their full season orders, some have already succeeded in landing a season, or at the very least, more episodes. NBC has gone ahead to order a full season of Kath and Kim despite its mediocre ratings. In fact, the network recently expressed their thoughts on the American rendition of the Australian original created by Gina Riley, Jane Turner and Rick McKenna, saying that it is one of those shows which they truly “believe in.”

Meanwhile, another network has stepped forward to bless a show for another additional episodes order. On Friday, ABC ordered seven more episodes of Samantha Who?, which stars Christina Applegate as the titular character.

Samantha Who?: Season 2 Kicks Off Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Following a hit and run accident that left in an eight-day coma, Samantha Newly wakes up with retrograde amnesia. And though she's retained all general knowledge, she doesn't have a clue as to who she is or what she's done with her life. On the quest to discover herself, she starts to realize how much of a horrible person she was and has now made a decision to improve herself. She continues to do so on the second season premiere of Samantha Who?, airing tonight at 9:30pm on ABC.

Read on for a preview of tonight's Samantha Who?? episode.

Cybill Shepherd, 'Dancing with the Stars' Pro to Appear on 'Samantha Who?' Premiere

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Veteran actress and lately appearing on the last two seasons of The L Word Cybill Shepherd will grace the premiere of the ABC series Samantha Who? alongside Dancing with the Stars' Mark Ballas, slated to air on October 13, 9:30pm on ABC.

Originally scheduled to debut on October 6, the Samantha Who? premiere entitled “So I Think I Can Dance” will have Samantha (Christina Applegate) teaming up with her mother (Jean Smart) for a dance competition to beat Regina's nemesis, Paula Drake. Shepherd will play Paula Drake, who will hire Mateo (Ballas) as her dance partner to help her win the contest.

BuddyTV Fall 2008 Preview: Samantha Who?

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: ABC

Premiere: Monday, October 6, 9:30pm

Cast: Christina Applegate, Barry Watson, Jennifer Esposito, Jean Smart, Kevin Dunn, Tim Russ and Melissa McCarthy

Previously on Samantha Who?: Though she still can't remember her past with Todd, Samantha and her former beau got their own fresh start when Todd reintroduced himself, hoping to begin their relationship from scratch.

'Samantha Who' Star Supports Stand Up for Cancer, Gets Early Diagnosis

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Late last month, word spread that another cancer awareness program is gathering celebrities to support the good cause. In fact, the movement, aptly tagged Stand Up to Cancer, is a rare television fundraiser which will air simultaneously without any commercial interruption on TV networks ABC, CBS and NBC in September. The event has already gathered quite a number of Hollywood A-listers, including Meryl Streep, who most recently appeared in the musical film Mamma Mia. Other stars to grace the event include Charlize Theron, Jennifer Aniston, Salma Hayek, Sally field and sports celebrity Lance Armstrong.

“The support we've received from the creative community is remarkable,” producer for the show Laura Ziskin told Reuters. “My phone is constantly ringing with people asking, 'What can I do and how can I help?' We hope viewers all over the country will do the same.”

Mary-Kate Makes 'Samantha Who?' Cameo

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

After a great performance on the series Weeds, ABC confirmed that Mary-Kate, one half of the super Olsen twins, will guest-star in this season of the drama series Samantha Who?.

Samantha Who? insiders confirmed that the 22-year old former child actress and business mogul will play a self-destructive bad girl whom Samantha, played by Christina Applegate, will try to save. She will supposedly remind the new Samantha of her pre-amnesia life and wants to prevent MK from taking the same destructive path she did.

'Samantha Who?' Cast Gets Bigger

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Samantha Who?, the sitcom about a hit-and-run victim who develops full retrograde amnesia and has to rediscover her life after being in a coma for eight days, has delighted viewers with a cast of colorful characters for its first 15 episodes. Christina Applegate, who plays titular character Sam, has charmed viewers with her struggle with memory loss, while Barry Watson has entertained fans as Sam's ex-boyfriend Todd Deepler. Then there's also Jean Smart, who plays Sam's mom Regina, Jennifer Esposito as Sam's co-worker Andrea, Melissa McCarthy as Sam's childhood friend Dena, and Kevin Dunn Howard as Sam's dad.

While the current cast of Samantha Who? may be enough to keep viewers in tune for the upcoming second season, the producers of the ABC series have decided to add more characters in attempt to give more zest to the show.

Warning: May contain spoilers.

'Samantha Who?' Back with New Episodes

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Samantha Who? was finally back last night with the first of its scheduled six remaining episodes for this current maiden season. The charming ABC comedy starring Christina Applegate returned with a curious dilemma for its titular character as well as the promise of more interesting developments in Samantha's life.

Applegate spoke to the New York Daily News about what viewers can look forward to in the coming new installments of the show, while co-star Barry Watson shared his thoughts on Samantha Who?'s post-strike return with E!

Unfortunate Events Led 'Samantha Who?' Star Back to TV

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Actress Christina Applegate had planned to stay away from doing television series, but a series of unfortunate events led her to reconsider re-entering the small screen.

Just what were those unfortunate events?

“I broke my foot, lost my show, had my show, lost my marriage, came back home, and it was like nobody knew me,” Applegate, the star of ABC's new comedy series Samantha Who?, told the New York Times.

Christina Applegate Talks About 'Samantha Who?'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Amnesia is one of the most overused plot devices in television, but actress Christina Applegate saw no problem with it when she signed up for Samantha Who?, a new comedy series about an amnesiac woman who is trying her best to make up for her past wrongdoings.

“I wasn't afraid of it,” Applegate told Contra Costa Times, after explaining that at the time they were preparing to film the pilot, ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives were also dabbling with storylines that featured amnesia. “The way we've approached it is with sensitivity to the condition itself, while acknowledging that there is a slew of funny and interesting things you can pull out of it.”

Melissa McCarthy Talks About 'Samantha Who?' Gig

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Spending seven years on the highly-successful Gilmore Girls didn't exactly make Melissa McCarthy feel all that confident about her television career, and when she landed a starring role in the new ABC comedy series, Samantha Who?, it seems not a lot of people were sure she would succeed either.

“Everyone was saying, ‘Well, you'll never have [Gilmore Girls] again, you'll be lucky if [Samantha Who??]gets picked up,” McCarthy told TV Guide.

'Samantha Who?' Delivers in Full

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:30:00 GMT

Despite its share of detractors and non-believers, Christina Applegate's return vehicle to regular television, Samantha Who?, has become one of the fall season's surprise hits. Enough so, that its carrier network, ABC, has picked it up for an entire maiden season.

Samantha Who? received the order for additional installments last week, after the show registered a third week of strong, solid ratings.

Fall TV Update: Hits and Misses Revisited

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:31:06 GMT

It's time for BuddyTV to face the music: did our picks for the new seasons hits and misses display an uncanny prescience, or should we try tea leaves and Oujia boards next time? Let's tick through the shows that we picked as hits and misses and see how close, or far, away we were.

Fall TV Update: 'Samantha Who' Good, But Not Great

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:32:07 GMT

All this week, now one month into the Fall TV season, BuddyTV takes a hard look at the new shows to determine which ones we were right about, and which ones have surprised us the most, both positively and negatively.

The minute I heard about ABC's new comedy Samantha Who?, I was intrigued. I became a fan of Christine Applegate post-Married With Children. I may be one of the few who remember her late 90s sitcom, Jesse, but I loved it. She impressed in recent years holding her own opposite Will Ferrell in Anchorman and even braving Broadway in a revival of Sweet Charity. I didn't need to know much more than she was the star of a new sitcom to get me on board. After two episodes, has the show lived up to my expectations? Let's explore.

'Deadwood' Star Joins the Cast of 'Samantha Who?'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT

After his exposure on HBO's Deadwood, Timothy Olyphant will be returning to the small screen with an acting gig on one of ABC's newest sitcoms. According to TV Guide, the 39-year-old actor has just landed a recurring role on Samantha Who?

Created by Cecelia Ahern and Don Todd, Samantha Who?? follows Christina Applegate as Samantha "Sam" Newly, a 30-year-old who has to rediscover her life, her relationships and herself after developing amnesia from a hit-and-run accident. The comedy includes her boyfriend Todd (Barry Watson), her father Howard (Kevin Dunn), her mother Regina (Jean Smart), and her best friend Andrea (Jennifer Esposito). Also featured on the show are Tim Russ as Frank and Melissa McCarthy as Dena.

Monday Night Ratings Analysis - 10/15/07

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:51:46 GMT

Samantha Who? Wow, so that worked out well. I suppose when you market the hell out of a show with an attractive, well-liked star (Christina Applegate) and premiere it after one of the biggest shows on TV (Dancing with the Stars), high ratings should be expected. But, I'm not sure if anyone expected Samantha Who? to perform this well. The show pulled in over 14 million viewers and held on to a larger post-Dancing with the Stars audience than The Bachelor had been receiving. Of course, the big test comes next week, when audiences will decide if the first Samantha Who? episode was enough for them to tune back in for a second week. My guess is that the ratings won't be as high, but will remain solid, giving ABC another minor hit.

Exclusive Interview: 'Samantha Who?' Star Barry Watson

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:44:11 GMT

Barry Watson has made a career out of playing the sincere nice guy. He was the responsible, eldest child on 7th Heaven, the hopeless romantic in What About Brian, and now he's the good-humored boyfriend of Christina Applegate's amnesiac character in Samantha Who? That new show premieres tonight at 9:30pm on ABC, wedged carefully between Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor.

Barry Watson spoke to BuddyTV about Samantha Who?, his desire to play a bad-ass, working with such an experienced ensemble, and his wife, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition designer Tracy Hutson. Below you will find a transcript as well as the mp3 audio file of the interview.

Samantha Who: Pilot Review

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:33:50 GMT

I believe it was Roger Ebert who once said (and I'm paraphrasing), “It's not what a film is about that's important, it's how it's about what it's about.” This is a fancy way of saying that, more than anything, execution is king. All kinds of stories can be effective and, while some ideas may be better than others, an idea does not make a film or a TV show. With Samantha Who? (premiering tonight at 9:30), the new ABC comedy starring Christina Applegate, the overwhelming criticism has been that the show has a lame, unoriginal premise. Applegate plays Samantha, who wakes up with amnesia after a brutal car crash. After going back and figuring things out about her pre-amnesiac self, Samantha realizes that she was an awful person. Amnesia stories have become a cliché in TV comedy, a crutch of a plot point that's been beaten to death and made fun of for the last fifty years. However, improbably, Samantha Who? survives the weak premise and provides audiences with a surprisingly funny half-hour of comedy.

'Lost' Alum to Guest Star on 'Samantha Who?'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ABC's Samantha Who? has given Lost alum Kiele Sanchez a guest-starring role on its upcoming freshman run. Sanchez joins former Invasion star Eddie Cibrian on the show's guest-star lineup for this fall.

Samantha Who? revolves around Sam, a woman who upon incurring retrograde amnesia goes on a quest for self-discovery, only to find out that she isn't exactly the ideal person. The show stars Christina Applegate as Sam, Barry Watson as Sam's live-in boyfriend, Todd, Melissa McCarthy as Dena and Jennifer Esposito as Andrea. Veteran actors Kevin Dunn and Jean Smart also appear on the series as Sam's seemingly supportive and loving parents.