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People's Choice Award Nominees: 'True Blood,' 'Gossip Girl' and the Usual Suspects

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:03:59 GMT

This morning the People's Choice Award nominations were revealed, and as always, it's populism at its best. On the TV side, the nominees often look like the top of the Nielsen ratings list, with a few notable and surprising exceptions. Shows like True Blood and Gossip Girl crept into the Favorite TV Actress categories while Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show features Lost, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural.

However, those are the very cool exceptions. For the most part, the list is full of CSI, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Two and a Half Men and other top-rated shows. Here are the major television nominees for this year's People's Choice Awards.

To vote for the People's Choice Awards, CLICK HERE.

30 Rock: Preview of Season 4 Premiere "Season Four"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:30:56 GMT

After three seasons, it's the fourth one (duh) and the premiere's titled "Season Four." Surprisingly, redundancy only makes it more humorous and Tina Fey isn't showing signs of slowing down with that. However, they're facing the recession and the 30 Rock crew might just need to cut back a bit. TGS needs a bit of tweaking, and someone gets a makeover in the process. Uh-oh.

On "Season Four" - we mean the episode, not the whole season, Jack (Alec Baldwin) tells the others that they have to save some money since the company has been struck by the recession. It's also a ploy to make TGS more relatable to its audiences, so adjustments need to be made.

Contest: Tweet to Win 'Ally McBeal': The Complete Series

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:28:47 GMT

I think everyone who is a fan of 90s television knows exactly what show I'm talking about when I say 'dancing baby'. When Ally McBeal introduced the dancing baby it was both creepy and intriguing. To this day I can still see Calista Flockhart in her pajamas dancing along side it. Well, the dancing baby, and the entire cast of Ally McBeal, are back with the release of The Complete Series on DVD. And guess what, BuddyTV is giving away Ally McBeal: The Complete Series to one lucky reader. That's not all either. We also have an additional 5 copies of Season One to give away.

For the first time ever, you can watch the Emmy and Golden Globe winning show that launched Brothers & Sisters star, Calista Flockhart's, career. Not to mention the series starred Arrested Development's Portia de Rossi, Charlie's Angels Lucy Liu and Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. Ally McBeal: The Complete Series includes a lot more than just every episode to ever air with all its original music. It's loaded with bonus features like a new retrospective and behind the scenes footage. Plus, remember that music we all know and love? Well, The Complete Series also includes a Best of Soundtrack. So how do you enter? By completing the following steps:

Vote: Who Will Win 30 Rock Season 3 on DVD

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:48:38 GMT

Last week you may remember that I asked you to get creative and send me pictures of why you should win 30 Rock Season 3 on DVD and boy am I glad I did. I had a lot of fun looking though all the entries and I've decided a couple things.

1. You are all very creative.
2. You all want this DVD really bad.

3. I need to start quoting 30 Rock in casual conversation

But I digress. Let's get to it. The staff here at BuddyTV have selected the top 10 entries to be voted on.

BuddyTV Giveaway: Chance to Win 30 Rock Season 3 on DVD

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:12:20 GMT

I know October sounds like a long time to wait for the season premiere of 30 Rock, but really it's just around the corner. To hold you over, BuddyTV is giving away THREE copies of Season 3 on DVD.

For an Emmy award winning show I wanted to to get the fans involved so I asked my followers on Twitter: What would you do for the DVD? And got some pretty creative ideas. Here are a few:

@Abitnerdy: I'll run around and collect 30 rocks and take a picture of it for u

@Clsbeach: I'd make you a collage of rocks, mosaic if you will, and mail it to you

@Ink1026: I'll write BuddyTV on my forehead and take a picture

@Tvtimepodcast: Unlike Kenneth, I don't know if I'd eat strawberries if I'm allergic to them. lol But maybe if a paramedic was on stand by

2009 Emmy Awards Live Thoughts

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:17:13 GMT

It's my favorite night of the year, Emmy night! Some people wait for the Oscars or the Super Bowl, but for me, there's nothing better than seeing if my favorite shows and actors take home the Emmy.

Making tonight's Emmy Award celebration even better is the fact that it's hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, and there are rumors that he'll do a Dr. Horrible-inspired musical number. So stick with me as I'll be posting updates all night along about the winners and the major events that everyone will be talking about tomorrow. Let's just hope no one invited Kanye.

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.

Read More: Drama Category Predictions>>

'30 Rock' Actress Stars in Breyers Webisodes

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:35:29 GMT

Brought to you by Breyers?? Smooth and Dreamy???

Is there a love better than ice cream? Emmy-nominated star of 30 Rock Jane Krakowski wants to find out as the star of a new webisode series courtesy of Breyers?? Smooth & Dreamy??? All Natural Half-Fat Ice Cream. The webisodes, which feature a modern take on two of Hollywood's most iconic romance films, invite Americans to rediscover the classics with the help of Krakowski's comedic talent.

"As an actress I've always dreamed of portraying classic characters like Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind and Ann Darrow from King Kong. Breyers?? Smooth & Dreamy??? has given me a chance to star in modern, comedic twists of iconic Hollywood movies," Krakowski said.

Tracy Morgan Talks Success and '30 Rock' Role

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:34:31 GMT

Comedian Tracy Morgan may have a lot on his plate, but he's still smiling his way through life. In addition to starring in the Disney animated movie G-Force, the 30 Rock star just received his first Emmy nomination for his role on the show. He's also spending the summer shooting another film, Kevin Smith's A Couple of Dicks.

While he's still got time off from promoting his memoir I'm the New Black, Tracy Morgan spoke to USA Today about the current state of his life now that success is definitely coming his way.

2009 Emmy Nominees: '30 Rock' Rules, 'Family Guy' and Simon Baker Shake Things Up

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:12:44 GMT

The Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and there were some truly out-of-the-box nominees. Sarah Silverman for Lead Actress in a Comedy for her Comedy Central show? Flight of the Conchords for Comedy Series and Jemaine Clement for Lead Actor? Simon Baker from The Mentalist? And Family Guy for Outstanding Comedy Series? Yeah, these aren't your daddy's Emmys.

Complete List of Nominees >>

Emmy Fun Facts>>

2009 Emmy Fun Facts

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:32:27 GMT

If you want to impress your friends with weird, arcane bits of Emmy trivia based on today's announcement of the nominees, here are some things you might bring up.

2009 Emmy Nominees>>

-If you add up the total number of nominations for Comedy Series nominees Entourage, Flight of the Conchords, Family Guy, How I Met Your Mother and Weeds, it would equal the total nominations of fellow nominee 30 Rock.

2009 Emmy Nominations Preview: What to Expect

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:31:24 GMT

It's Emmy nomination eve as TV fans are looking forward to tomorrow morning's Emmy nominations, announced at 8:35am ET by Grey';s Anatomy's Chandra Wilson and The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons.

This year there are plenty of interesting changes and storylines going into the announcement. As always, Grey's Anatomy has plenty of drama, with Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight's behind-the-scenes decisions and Patrick Dempsey's choice to submit himself as a supporting actor for the first time. Expanding the major acting and series categories to six nominees each should also add some extra spice into the morning.

'The Office' Actor Joins '30 Rock' Star for 'Date Night'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Steve Carell and Tina Fey, who are both on hiatus from their respective hit NBC shows, The Office and 30 Rock, are currently filming the movie Date Night in which they play a married couple whose weekly night out goes seriously awry. The two were recently spotted shooting their scenes.

NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NBC has already announced the premiere dates for its fall shows, kicking off the highly anticipated, The Jay Leno Show, on Monday, September 14 at 10pm---a week before the official start of the 2009-10 TV season. The Biggest Loser will also get an early start this fall as it kicks off the news season with a two-hour episode on Tuesday, September 15.

Celebs Offer Conan Words of Wisdom for First 'Tonight Show'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:17:34 GMT

After 16 years of filming Late Night with Conan O'Brien, tonight the redheaded funnyman begins his new gig as the host of The Tonight Show. He'll be joined by Will Ferrell, musical guest Pearl Jam, and will have former Late Night co-host Andy Richter by his side once more.

In anticipation of his Tonight debut, many of Conan's celebrity friends--including 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin, Apprentice host Donald Trump, and others--offered words of encouragement and advice to O'Brien, who will have all of America watching to see how he makes the gig his own.

As O'Brien recently told the New York Times, "There's an opportunity to put my stamp on this show. I've got an ego, and I want to do my Tonight Show."

NBC's 2009-2010 Lineup: 'Chuck' to Midseason, Jay Leno Everywhere

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:48:44 GMT

After its initial announcement last month about the shows it would pick up, today NBC revealed its official 2009-2010 schedule and also made several official cancellations.

My Name is Earl and Medium are both gone, though there are possibilities that both shows could be picked up by rival networks.?? For My Name is Earl, it's especially difficult since the season ended with a cliffhanger.

More Fall Lineups:
FOX
ABC
NBC
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The CW

30 Rock: Preview of Finale "Kidney Now"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:26:10 GMT

On tonight's 30 Rock season 3 finale - "Kidney Now!" - Jack's (Alec Baldwin) will try to connect with his biological father (guest star Alan Alda) but his health hangs in the balance just as they start to build a relationship. Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) starts to gain a reputation for being a relationship expert after an appearance on a talk show, despite her own many failed relationships. As for Tracy (Tracy Morgan), he is invited to speak at his old high school during graduation, and Kenneth helps him overcome some embarrassing moments from those turbulent years.

The season 3 finale of 30 Rock will feature Sherri Shepherd, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, Elvis Costello, Clay Aiken, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, and other surprise musical guests. On one promo, Aiken, Costello, and Blige are being blackmailed by Jack to do a concert for Jack's father. On the last episode of the NBC comedy, Liz concocted a Mamma Mia-like scenario to help Jack find his father. Meanwhile, Tracy looked like he found his illegitimate son, but Pete and Liz had something else in mind. Jenna reluctantly shared credit for a new TGS catchphrase with Liz.

30 Rock: Preview of Episode 3.12 "Larry King"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

From NBC's official press release:

Why is Tracy (Tracy Morgan) causing city-wide mayhem? Will Jack (Alex Baldwin) and Elisa (Salma Hayek) take the next big step in their relationship? Find out when Salma Hayek, Larry King and Meredith Vieira guest star.

Screen Actors Guild Award Winners, Best and Worst Dressed

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:42:56 GMT

The 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. All the big-name actors and actresses were there to honor and celebrate their fellow players in film and television. Slumdog Millionaire continued their Cinderella story, winning the award for Best Ensemble Cast in film, while 30 Rock, Mad Men and John Adams continued to garner high praise in the television categories.

Read on for the full list of winners, as well as BuddyTV's picks for the Best and Worst Dressed stars at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009!

'Patti Lupone to Appear on '30 Rock'

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Producers of 30 Rock have searched far and wide to find Frank Rossitano's mother and now, they've finally found their woman. According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, legendary Broadway actress Patti Lupone has just been hired to play the resident pigpen's mom.

Lupone is perhaps best known for her role as Eva Perón in the 1979 musical Evita. Her much-lauded performance earned her a 1980 Tony Award for leading actress in a musical, among other honors. Apart from being a theater actress, Lupone also worked in films like Summer of Sam, Driving Miss Daisy, King of the Gypsies, Nancy Savoca's 24 Hour Woman, Family Prayers, Bad Faith, and City by the Sea. On TV, she appeared as Libby Thatcher the television drama Life Goes On and was nominated twice for an Emmy Award for the tele-film The Song Spinner, and her guest appearance on Frasier. Most recently, she appeared on Ugly Betty as the mother of Michael Urie's Marc.

30 Rock: Preview of Episode 3.9 "Retreat to Move Forward"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT

From NBC's official press release:

Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) ropes Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) into accompanying him on a business retreat, while Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski) decides to take a method approach to becoming Janis Joplin.

Chris Parnell guest stars.

NBC Picks Up More Episodes of 'The Office' and '30 Rock'

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

During Thursday's TCA Winter Press Tour, new primetime entertainment president Angela Bromstad announced that NBC has renewed The Office and 30 Rock for the 2009-2010 season. This means we get to enjoy another year of unprecedented comedy that only the TGS crew and Dunder Mifflin employees could deliver.

None of the orders is much of a surprise. The Office has emerged as one of TV's funniest and sharpest shows, proving to be popular with adults 18-49. 30 Rock, on the other hand, is a five-time Golden Globe Award winner and a nine-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning comedy series. Both shows have been well received by critics.

30 Rock: Preview of Episode 3.8 "Flu Shot"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

From NBC's official press release:

Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) fights for the staff's right to flu shots while Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) looks for creative ways to spend time with Elisa (guest star Salma Hayek).

Chris Parnell guest stars.

30 Rock: Favorite Tracy Jordan Moments

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:00:49 GMT

There's no doubt about it. 30 Rock is one of the best comedies on the air right now and the show's recent Golden Globe victory validates my opinion even more. But while Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) and Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) have always had the spotlight on them, the success of 30 Rock can also be credited to other characters of the show. But none is so funny or so flat-out weird as the strangely compelling and insane Tracy Jordan. And part of the effect is in the excellent delivery from actor Tracy Morgan, who seems more than a little bit like his character in real life.

Each week, Jordan does his best to play a successful African-American movie star with a reputation for unpredictable, highly erratic behavior. This reputation is well-earned and much of it is an intentional attempt on his part to maintain his "crazy" persona in the eyes of the media. From running down the 405 in his underwear while repeatedly shouting "I am a Jedi," doing the robot walking backwards into a Starbucks while holding a dog that he had apparently stolen (although this was in fact misinterpreted as an act of normalcy), to biting actress Dakota Fanning on the face, the character of Tracy Jordan has liberally entertained viewers with his hilariously quotable lines. To commemorate the self-centered, prima donna, I've gathered some of my favorite and memorable Tracy Jordan moments on the show.

30 Rock: Preview of "Senor Macho Solo"

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Last time we saw 30 Rock, the Christmas spirit took over everyone. Liz tried to fulfill children's wishes, Jack's plans for a holiday away from his overbearing mother were foiled due to a freak accident, while the TGS crew was forced to give up their plans to produce a last minute Christmas special. This week, the New Year brings something new for everyone in the episode called “Senor Macho Solo.”

Read on to find out what's in store for tonight's 30 Rock episode.

30 Rock: Alec Baldwin Hints on Awkward Scene with Salma Hayek

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

As reported previously, Salma Hayek has been added to 30 Rock's guest list this season. Tina Fey, who plays Liz Lemon and serves as executive producer of the sitcom, was reportedly so desperate to get Hayek on the show that she called her personally to invite her to come on board. At the time, details about the 42-year-old actress' appearance were scarce though it has been said that she has signed on to appear for more than one episode and that she won't be playing herself but will star as a character.

Now more details about Hayek's guest stint has emerged and according to The Sun, there's even an embarrassing scene between the gorgeous actress and lead male actor Alec Baldwin.

Warning: This article contains spoilers!!!