January 21, 2008
Perhaps due in part to the thinning of competition from widely-watched shows that have been shut down by the writers' strike, and also partly due to its own engaging storylines, October Road seems to be fast becoming a favorite among viewers. One of its stars, Laura Prepon of That `70s Show fame, spoke to E! Online about the show's increasing popularity, her character and her former `70s Show gang.
“It's awesome,” Prepon remarked about October Road's bunch of faithful fans. “We call ourselves the little engine that could, because we've had major obstacles to overcome and we always come out with flying colors. It's all about our fans, who really do love the show and love these characters. I think we're definitely back because of them.”
January 14, 2008
Tonight on October Road, secrets, hidden wishes and the spelling bee take center stage in the episode “Spelling It Out.” Nick (Bryan Greenberg) thinks that Aubrey (Odette Yustman) may be keeping something from him. Janet (Rebecca Field) wants more from her relationship with Eddie (Geoff Stults). Ray (Warren Christie) intends to adopt Sam (Slade Pearce) and Allen prays for his brother's defeat in the spelling contest.
Read on for spoilers to tonight's edition of October Road.
January 7, 2008
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In an industry ruled by an obsession with the coveted size zero, the full-figured Rebecca Field is a welcome addition as a regular on October Road. The actress plays plump barmaid Janet “The Planet” Meadows in the ABC series now on its second season.
In real life, Field has had her own experience tending bar at the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox, Massachusetts. More importantly however, she recently took on the responsibility of spokesperson for a timely health cause that is also made evident by her role in October Road.
December 17, 2007
Fans of ABC's October Road now have venue where they can share their own stories about lost loves and friendships.
Last week, the network launched “Meet Me on October Road,” a microsite on ABC.com that gives viewers the opportunity to post anecdotes online. From the network's home page, visitors can access the microsite by clicking on a link, after which a short introduction set against an autumn scene loads on the screen. The introduction ends with a video clip of Nick Garrett (Bryan Greenberg) and Hannah Daniels (Laura Prepon) dealing with their own reconnection. Visitors are also invited to submit their stories.
December 10, 2007
ABC's October Road enters its fourth week back on the air with a holiday-themed episode called “Deck the Howls.”
According to the network, tonight's episode has a surprising event that occurs when Owen (Brad William Henke) and Alison (Elizabeth Bogush) try to figure out how they are going to split time with their children during Christmas. Meanwhile, Physical Phil (Jay Paulson) lies to his parents, who are visiting for the holidays. Phil tells his parents that he is an architect, and this upsets his girlfriend. Janet (Rebecca Field) gives Eddie (Geoff Stults) a very personal Christmas gift, and Nick (Bryan Greenberg) finds out the truth about his dead mother.
For those who want to know more about tonight's episode of October Road, read on for spoilers.
November 26, 2007
Last season, October Road was one of the most critically-denounced shows on television. While show execs Scott Rosenberg, Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec were aware that the new series wasn't exactly at par with previous hit dramas, they said they weren't expecting to receive so much criticism.
''I've literally made a many, many s---ty movies in my career, and I've never gotten such hateful reviews,'' Rosenberg told Entertainment Weekly. “There are shows like Who Wants to Marry My Cousin's Wife? that got better reviews than October Road. It's a cozy show about a writer who comes back to his hometown and falls back in love. You would think we were decapitating bunny rabbits.”
Despite the “hateful reviews,” the network decided to renew October Road for another season, which kicked off last Thursday and continues in the shows' regular Monday timeslot starting tonight. In order to breathe new life into the show, the executive producers have not only focused on character development, but also on a guest-star lineup that will help shake things up at Knights Ridge.
Warning: spoilers ahead.
November 22, 2007
Fans of October Road better clear their schedules tonight as the show is set to return with an all-new sneak preview episode of the show's latest season.
The episode, entitled “Let's Get Owen,” has Nick (Bryan Greenberg) and Eddie (Geoff Stults) traveling to New York in the hopes of reuniting Owen (Brad William Henke) with his estranged wife and family in Knightsridge. Meanwhile, Hannah (Laura Prepon) comes to terms with her real feelings about Nick.
October 24, 2007
ABC is shaking things up in a big way. With Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor running shorter seasons than most reality shows, the network needs to fill in those empty time slots by the end of November. Thus, today ABC announced the premiere dates for the second seasons of October Road and Notes from the Underbelly, while also setting a date for Dance War, the Drew Lachey-hosted competition from the producers of Dancing with the Stars.
Dance War will premiere Monday, January 7 at 8pm, occupying the time slot currently held by Dancing with the Stars. After it's final performance show on November 26, the network will fill the hour during December with various holiday specials.