October 7, 2008
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.
August 18, 2008
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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
August 6, 2008
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.
August 2, 2008
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.
July 24, 2008
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.
July 21, 2008
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.