Originally aired Monday, March 12, 2007

Episode Rating:  2.5 out of 5 stars **1/2

Episode Overview: Huey and Sal are laid to rest in their respective communities.  Tommy holds Huey’s wake at the Firecracker and even though Huey’s wife Kate requested it, Dokey is suspicious of Tommy.  Jenny strays from her feelings for Tommy because she can’t stop thinking about Huey’s death.  Kevin and his girlfriend disrupt the wake.  Sean remains in the hospital.

Episode Highlights: Kevin and Joey Ice Cream steal some kosher wine.   Jimmy and his girlfriend crash Sal’s funeral in a drunken stupor.  Dokey uses Jenny as collateral to get Tommy to talk about Huey’s death.

It seems that these days some television shows are marked by the quality of their music – the better the music, the better the show.  Well, perhaps Nielson may not see it that way but I definitely think that viewers will tune in to a show partly because they are on the hunt for great music.  The most recent addition to shows that achieve musical genius is NBC’s The Black Donnellys.  What makes this soundtrack so unique is all of the Irish sounding tunes that are placed throughout the show.

Originally aired Monday, March, 2007

Episode Rating:  3 out of 5 stars ***

Episode Overview:  Kevin and Tommy have to clean up Jimmy’s bloody mess, while Jimmy is locked up safe in jail.  Sean remains in the hospital with his mother Helen keeping a vigil.  Jenny and Tommy take their friendship to the next level.  Tommy focuses on protecting his brothers and stands up to Nicky Cottero and the Italians while Hughie’s brother is breathing down his neck.

Episode Highlights: A half-naked Tommy hacks away at Louie’s body and ultimately dumps him into a river.  Tommy and Jenny consummate their friendship/relationship and just as quickly things dissolve.  Joey Ice Cream is always around for some laughs.

Billy Lush lusciously enters the entertainment scene with his distinct crimped hair and astonishing eyes. His down-to-earth persona makes him a pleasing celebrity to the public’s eye. Highly capable of handling extraordinary character roles, he lands a spot on the television drama The Black Donnellys.

Ranked #95 on the FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2006, Olivia Wilde establishes herself in the entertainment industry as one of the most spellbinding actresses in television. Known to be versatile whether on television or in film, she simply attracts viewers worldwide with her fierce and irresistible presence. Gifted with distinct beauty, she ultimately lands a spot on the television drama The Black Donnellys.

NBC's newest and most talked about drama, The Black Donnellys, premiered on Monday night in place of the lack luster Studio 60.  The show's pilot featured romance, drama and a heck of a lot of blood.  BuddyTV was fortunate enough to sit in on a press conference with the show's main characters: Olivia Wilde who plays Jenny Reilly and Jonathan Tucker who plays Tommy Donnelly.  Their storyline will have a romantic arc as the season continues.  Each discussed their role on the show, the long wait until it's premiere and working with director Paul Haggis.