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Talking 'V' with Morena Baccarin, plus 5 clips from Tuesday's fall finale
Usually it's the aliens who say "Take me to your leader." But on "V," the intriguing ABC series that wraps up its four-episode fall run Tuesday, it's the humans who are clamoring to meet Anna, the charismatic leader of the recently arrived aliens. Anna (Morena Baccarin) is beautiful and ...
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Hot winter dates for 'Doctor Who,' 'Scrubs,' 'Vampire Diaries' & more, plus good 'Sons of Anarchy' news
I was compiling my December and January schedules for my editors and thought, why not share with the class? So a list of notable programs coming our way in the next couple of month is below. One other task I completed on Monday: putting "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter through a ...
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The family business: Let's talk about 'Supernatural's' 'Abandon All Hope...'
Let's discuss Thursday's "Supernatural" episode, "Abandon All Hope," below. Well, "Supernatural" sure has created one high-class problem for itself. The question is, when the bar is set so high by episodes like "Abandon All Hope…," it sure makes ...
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Oprah talks on the air about ending her show
Diners watch the "The Oprah Winfrey Show" at the Wishbone restaurant in Chicago's West Loop this morning. (Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune) In a voice thick with emotion, Oprah Winfrey discussed ending her talk show in 2011 on her show today. Here are here remarks, which came at the ...
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Oprah 2011 talk show winfrey
In a voice thick with emotion, Oprah Winfrey talked about ending her talk show in 2011 on her show today. Here are here remarks, which came at the end of Friday's show. "After much prayer, and months of careful thought, I've decided that next season -- Season 25 -- will be the last season ...
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The Break-Up: Oprah to end her Chicago talk show in 2011
Breakups usually lead to identity crises. Our divorce from Oprah Winfrey should be no different. Let’s face it, both Oprah and Chicago have gotten a lot from each other. Love her or hate her, she helped define the Windy City for almost three decades. Even if she appears on a new show on her ...
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'Chuck' sets Season 3 return date
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — On the day we got the "Lost" season premiere date, we also find out that "Chuck" is... returning in January. The spy dramedy returns 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 10, with two episodes. The show begins occupying its regular time slot, ... (more) 'Chuck' sets Season 3 return date
ABC moves the island: 'Lost' sets return date, shifts to Tuesdays
75 days. That's how long we have to wait until the final season of "Lost" commences. ABC announced Thursday that the sixth and last season of the drama will arrive Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Big news: "Lost" will be airing on a new night! Yes, ABC moved the ...
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Worth sticking with? Another look at 'Modern Family,' 'FlashForward,' 'Community' and other new(ish) shows
I've devoted a lot of thought lately to how long to stick with at TV show. Quite often I hear from readers, commenters on this site or Twitter followers that I should have given a particular show "more of a chance." But what's a fair chance? Chances are, we all define that ...
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Convention-al wisdom? Talking to Misha Collins, Jim Beaver and 'Supernatural' fans
A few of my thoughts on the " Supernatural" fan convention that took place Nov. 13-15 in the Chicago area follow; those are followed by Q&As with "Supernatural" actors Misha Collins (Castiel) and Jim Beaver (Bobby), both of whom I interviewed between their appearances at ...
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Observe this: A tasty clip from Thursday's 'Fringe'
If there's anything I've learned about television, it's that kids love the Observer. Joking! Of course, the apparently hairless and entirely freaky Observer on "Fringe" seems like a figure from a recurring nightmare. He pops up in every episode of the Fox, standing, staring, ...
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'Abandon All Hope...': Clips from the last 'Supernatural' of 2009
Below are clips from "Abandon All Hope...," the "Supernatural" episode that airs Nov. 19. My weekly "Supernatural" recaps and stories can be found here . "Abandon All Hope" is the final episode of 2009. After a two-month break, Season 5 resumes Jan. 14, 2010. An episode summary is also ...
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Who ya gonna call? 'Supernatural'! Let's talk about 'The Real Ghostbusters'
How do you feel about angels? Ha! Let's talk about "The Real Ghostbusters" below.  Well, that was fun. Though it's a little bit strange to have a two "funny" "Supernaturals" in a row. And I know what you're going to say -- that both had sincere subtexts ...
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His number is up: A dossier on AMC's remake of 'The Prisoner'
His number is up: A dossier on AMC's remake of 'The Prisoner'
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — Fact No. 1: A remake of the 1960s TV series “The Prisoner” arrives 7 p.m. Central Sunday... on AMC. Fact No. 2: The new “Prisoner” miniseries is six hours long and airs on three consecutive nights. Fact No. 3: The new “Prisoner” stars Jim Caviezel ... (more) His number is up: A dossier on AMC's remake of 'The ...
Exclusive first look: 'Battlestar' prequel 'Caprica' retools, reduces and readies itself for January debut
Exclusive first look: 'Battlestar' prequel 'Caprica' retools, reduces and readies itself for ...
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — "Caprica " arrives on Syfy Jan. 22, and in anticipation of that premiere, the network has released... this poster for the show exclusively to the Watcher site. The image at right, which features the "Caprica" character Zoe ... (more) Exclusive first look: 'Battlestar' prequel 'Caprica' ...
Wiped: 'Dollhouse' goes inactive as Fox cancels the show
Well, this is sad but not unexpected news."Dollhouse" will not get a third season. It has been canceled by Fox. However the network will air the remaining episodes that Joss Whedon & Co. shot for the mind-wipe drama. According to Dan Fienberg of Hitfix , we'll get two ...
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Perfect pitch? Not quite, but there's much to enjoy as 'Glee' returns
You have to appreciate the diabolical cleverness of the Fox network. Its flagship program, "American Idol," has been softening in the ratings for the past few years. It's still the Death Star of television, but "Idol" is no longer getting the kind of ratings that cause ...
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Tune-in alert: Watch 'Sons of Anarchy' take its place as one of TV's best dramas
If you're not watching " Sons of Anarchy " (9 p.m. Central Tuesday, FX; four stars), you should be. This drama about a motorcycle club in California has been in fine form since its second season premiered in September (for my previous pieces on the show, look here ). But with the ...
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Checking in with Conrad Hilton: 'Mad Men' actor Chelcie Ross speaks
Checking in with Conrad Hilton: 'Mad Men' actor Chelcie Ross speaks
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — Chicago actor Chelcie Ross has his share of memorable moments in film and onstage. Last year, for... example, the actor spent several months in London when he appeared in the National Theatre’s production of "August: Osage County,” a play by ... (more) Checking in with Conrad Hilton: 'Mad Men' actor Chelcie ...
Sterling Coup: A terrific ending to 'Mad Men's' season
Below is a discussion of the Season 3 finale of "Mad Men," "Shut the Door. Have a Seat." "It's a heist movie." I often start off my "Mad Men" posts with great (and telling) quotes from the show, but not this time. The quote above came from my husband Dave when we were discussing the ...
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