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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.

Fall TV Season Officially Starts with 'Heroes,' 'House,' and 'Dancing with the Stars'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:34:55 GMT

Little by little the Fall TV season has been getting started with many of the CW and FOX shows premiering over the past two weeks. But tonight marks the official start of the season with nine season or series premieres tonight.

So set up multiple DVRs and get ready for the busiest night in TV.

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>>

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.

San Diego Comic-Con Releases Friday Schedule

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:18:02 GMT

First, let's get this out in the open: initial reports said that Supernatural and Smallville will have their panels on Sunday so don't freak out that the shows aren't included in the first two days.

Other than that, Friday's schedule looks amazing. Although my TV favorites aren't on the list, my movie favorites are. There a a couple more timing conflicts and I'm guessing that people are going to have to make some tough choices. When in doubt, stick with Whedon, Rodriguez, Cameron and Jackson.

Below are my picks for Friday's schedule. Once again, it was hard to narrow down the list. Check out the full schedule here.

Check out the other schedules: Thursday Saturday Sunday

CBS Announces Fall Premiere Dates

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:59:12 GMT

Today CBS announced when its fall shows will premiere, and many of the dates are easy to remember because CBS is essentially launching all of its shows in a single week. From Monday, September 21 to Sunday, September 27, CBS will premiere all but two of its shows.

Those exceptions include the newest season of Survivor, which premieres one week early to allow a two-hour premiere on Thursday. September 17, and the series premiere of Three Rivers starring Moonlight's Alex O'Loughlin which comes Sunday, October 4, one week late to allow The Amazing Race to have a two-hour premiere.

Partial Comic Con 2009 Schedule Released

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:59:54 GMT

I know you all have been dying to hear who will be at this year's Comic Con. I have some good news for all the Twilight and Supernatural fans out there. Although guest lists haven't been confirmed yet, both camps will be present for panels, which is no surprise. Other Comic Con essentials confirmed are Chuck, Lost, Fringe, True Blood, Smallville, Vampire Diaries, and the new Peter Jackson flick District 9.

Check out our tentative TV panel schedule and our confirmed show list:

CBS' Fall Lineup: 'Medium' Changes Networks, 'Mentalist' Changes Nights

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:34:42 GMT

Continuing in this exciting week of Fall schedules, CBS revealed its lineup today, and while many shows remain fixed, there are some big moves.?? The Mentalist, this past season's top new show, will get the coveted post-CSI timeslot Thursdays at 10pm.

And one day after NBC officially cancelled Medium, CBS scooped it up and Patricia Arquette will now see ghosts right after Jennifer Love Hewitt does the same thing on Ghost Whisperer.

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The Big Bang Theory: Preview of Season Finale "The Monopolar Expedition"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:08:13 GMT

On tonight's The Big Bang Theory season finale, Penny (Kaley Cuoco) is understandably conflicted when Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and his friends decide to spend the summer working - at the North Pole.

This, of course, follows what happened in the last episode of the geeky CBS comedy when Leonard found out that Penny said his name while making out with Stuart, his friend from the comic book store, whom she went out on date with. Leonard gave Stuart advice on dating Penny, telling him to take it slow, act distant, and maybe throw in a little fear. It all worked apparently, and when the two were on his car making out, everything was fine until she blurted out Leonard's name in the middle of the tryst.

Chuck Lorre Expounds on 'The Big Bang Theory'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:13:01 GMT

One of the breakout successes of comedy these days is Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady's The Big Bang Theory, and it's no surprise. During this year's Paley Festival, the cast and the creators discussed the origins of the series, as well as its future. As it nears its sophomore season finale, the CBS hit is gaining more and more fame with every episode. However, it didn't start out so easily.

"We shot a pilot that was not picked up and Kaley and Simon and Kunal were not in that pilot," executive producer Chuck Lorre said. "Their characters really were not, we hadn't written anything like that. The girl who moves in next door to Leonard and Sheldon was a very hard partying, kind of toxic, crazy, kind of dangerous character."

Grey's Anatomy: What's Up with the Mystery Guest Role?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:12:05 GMT

Last week, Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reported that Kaley Cuoco, who plays lead female character Penny on The Big Bang Theory, will be gracing Grey's Anatomy for its fifth season finale. This was supposed to mark the latest season finale casting news for the medical drama following the casting of Debra Mooney (Everwood) and Liza Weil (Gilmore Girls, The West Wing), who have signed on to respectively play the mother of Kevin McKidd's emotionally plagued character Owen and a cancer patient who crosses paths with Izzie (Katherine Heigl). But as it turns out, Cuoco won't be appearing on Grey's Anatomy after all. Now, there's a rumor going on about CBS seemingly derailing Cuoco's guest gig, as well as the mystery role that has now been offered to actress Shannon Lucio.

'Big Bang Theory' Star To Appear on 'Grey's Anatomy'

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:15:29 GMT

As BuddyTV reported earlier this month, there are a lot of guest stars to look forward as Grey's Anatomy wraps up its fifth season. Debra Mooney (Everwood) and Liza Weil (Gilmore Girls, The West Wing) have signed on for the highly anticipated season ender in which Mooney will play the mother of Kevin McKidd's emotionally plagued character Owen, while Weil will appear as a cancer patient who crosses paths with Izzie. There's already much buzz surrounding what series creator Shonda Rhimes has cooked up for the two-hour season ender on May 14 but it seems that fans are in for more surprises.

According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, Kaley Cuoco, who plays lead female character Penny on The Big Bang Theory, will be arriving at Seattle Grace just in time for the finale. And it seems that there's a clandestine plot attached to her guest role.

'Terminator' Siren to Appear on 'The Big Bang Theory'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Fans of The Big Bang Theory have another reason to celebrate aside from the fact the series scored its best ratings ever earlier this month. Summer Glau, who currently stars as the sexy Cameron Phillips on the FOX science fiction series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, will soon be rubbing elbows with our nerdy friends at CBS' The Big Bang Theory.

This may seem like an odd traverse given that Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles airs on FOX while The Big Bang Theory airs on CBS. On the other hand, both shows are produced by Warner Bros and thus, the cheeky crossover came about.

The Big Bang Theory: Preview of "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While Christmas is meant to be a happy and joyful time, this isn't how everyone feels at this time of the year. In fact, the holidays can be a stressful and depressing time for many people, including Leonard whose Christmas spirit is undermined when he meets his intellectual superior in tonight's episode of The Big Bang Theory.

Read on for a preview of "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis."

Michael Trucco to Appear on 'The Big Bang Theory'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:07:03 GMT

Fans of The Big Bang Theory have something to look forward next week. Michael Trucco, whose latest TV efforts consists of a guest stint on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a man who is suspected of slipping women drug that causes them to forget everything that happens to them, and his current role as Samuel Anders on Battlestar Galactica, is slated to appear on Monday's episode entitled "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis," in which Leonard's handsome colleague starts dating Penny (Kaley Cuoco).

More Sara Rue on 'The Big Bang Theory'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:30:28 GMT

Fans of Sara Rue have not seen the last of her latest character Dr. Stephanie Barnett on The Big Bang Theory. The 29-year-old actress, who is perhaps best known for her role as Claudia Casey on the sitcom Less than Perfect, made her return to primetime TV last night as she made her debut on the sitcom created and executive produced by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady for CBS. But according to TV Guide, the well-regarded comedian will be lingering The Big Bang Theory for quite some time as she has been tapped for a multi-episode run as Leonard's brand new girlfriend.

"The Lizard-Spock Expansion," the most recent episode of The Big Bang Theory, saw a smitten
Wolowitz, who thinks he's found his soul mate until the woman, Dr. Stephanie Barnett (Sara Rue) meets Leonard. More comedy are in store for Sara Rue on The Big Bang Theory so fans will just have to stay tuned every Monday at 8pm ET/PT to find out.

'The Big Bang Theory' Takes on "The Barbarian Sublimation" Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Last week on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory, we saw Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Penny (Kaley Cuoco) end their relationship, while Leslie Winkle (Sarah Gilbert) made a move on Leonard and proposed to revisit their relationship. Leonard on the other hand, sent Sheldon (Jim Parsons) out of the apartment so that he could have some private time with Leslie, whom Sheldon doesn’t like. Penny returned in time to see Leonard and Leslie and they both fueled the fire of jealousy by making out with their respective partners.

Tonight on The Big Bang Theory, antics ensue as Sheldon introduces Penny to online gaming.

The Big Bang Theory: Explosive "Codpiece Topology" Airs Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Last week, The Big Bang Theory returned with its second season premiere entitled “The Bad Fish Paradigm,” which brought back Jim Parsons as Sheldon, Johnny Galecki as Leonard, Kaley Cuoco as Penny, Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz, Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali and Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle.

In the season opener, we saw Sheldon take the spotlight and play a part in the unlikely romance between Leonard and Penny. After an awkward first date, Leonard tried to kiss Penny in the hallway, where they unknowingly get recorded on a camera that was set up to spy on them. Tonight, we’ll get to see more of the hilarious adventures of Sheldon, Leonary and Penny on The Big Bang Theory.

'The Big Bang Theory' Kicks Off Season 2 Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It's been four months since we were last treated with a new episode of The Big Bang Theory. When we last saw TV's smartest leading duo, Leonard finally asked Penny out on a date after she broke up with her boyfriend while Sheldon became the reluctant advisor of the budding couple.

After the first season's first date “cliffhanger,” The Big Bang Theory returns tonight at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.

Read on for a preview.
Warning: May contain spoilers.

BuddyTV Fall 2008 Preview: The Big Bang Theory

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: CBS

Premiere: Monday, September 22, 8pm

Cast: Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Sara Gilbert

Previously on The Big Bang Theory: After a season's worth of pining, Leonard (Galecki) finally asked Penny out on a date, which she accepted by giving him a big kiss.

'The Big Bang Theory' Recruits Emmy Nominated Actress as Series Regular

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Guess who’s up for partying with a bang? CBS recently announced that an Emmy nominated actress will be joining the cast of The Big Bang Theory as a series regular, after appearing on the series’ first season as a guest star for a few episodes. Yes, Sara Gilbert, most popularly known for her stint on Roseanne, will be the newly recruited cast member of the second season of Big Bang Theory, which is scheduled to return to television screens beginning Monday, September 22, at 8:00pm.

'The Big Bang Theory' Wraps Up Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The first season finale of The Big Bang Theory promises to shed light on the much awaited prospect of romance writers have been toying with during the course of the season. After 17 hilarious episodes, the CBS sitcom wraps up its pilot season with the episode called "The Tangerine Factor."

Read on to find out what's in store Big Bang Theory's season ender.

'Big Bang Theory' Gets a Dose of Physics

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

CBS' The Big Bang Theory is now one of the fall season's few offerings to gain much positive attention. Whether it's due to its sidesplitting premise or the fact that it has built up an audience from its strong lead-in from How I Met Your Mother, which averages about 9 million viewers, the freshman series is now thriving and is expected to flourish with its full-season pickup.

Amidst all the comedy, there is one aspect of The Big Bang Theory that makes it realistically appealing: the real-life physics involved. While the show centers on two geeks as they attempt to explore their social life, the series also gives science some attention.

CBS Orders More 'Big Bang Theory' and 'The Unit'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT

The Big Bang Theory, the latest creation of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, is hitting some high notes given that CBS has just ordered more episodes of the freshman sitcom, making the series the first new comedy to receive a full season pickup this fall.

Starring Johnny Galecki (Leonard Hofstadter) and Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper), The Big Bang Theory centers on two socially inept geniuses who discovers more about life and love when they meet a beautiful woman named Penny, played by Kaley Cuoco. Also joining the comedic adventures are other geeks, Simon Helberg (Howard Wolowitz) and Kunal Nayyar (Rajesh Koothrappali).

'The Big Bang Theory' Gets Robyn Asimov's Approval

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Thus far, fans have been able to demonstrate their love for the CBS Monday night newcomer, The Big Bang Theory, given its positive audience buildup. But while supporters easily get tickled by its quirky ensemble and comedic storyline about two socially inept prodigies in their 20s who learn more about life and love when they meet a beautiful girl, some real-life physicists weigh in the show with mixed reviews and some backlash. Nevertheless, the sitcom gets the vote of Robyn Asimov.

Asimov, daughter of the late Isaac Asimov who was known for being a professor of biochemistry and prolific author of a large body of science fiction and popular science books, openly reveals her fondness for The Big Bang Theory, which stars Johnny Galecki (Leonard Hofstadter) and Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper).

Johnny Galecki Dishes Out on 'Big Bang Theory'

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

So far, CBS' The Big Bang Theory is doing pretty well in the ratings, considering the minimal hype it gets from the media. While part of what makes the sitcom a hit are the witty dialogue, funny situations and comical characters, cast member Johnny Galecki reveals that the cast's enjoyable experiences, which easily render onscreen, also contribute to the success of the series.

“I'm feeling very fortunate. I love this group of people. We're having a fantastic time over there. They've really made having fun a priority, and I think that's coming across… I've had to think of some horrible, dark and fiercely nasty things in those moments. We're having so much fun, it's hard not to break sometimes,” he told TV Guide.