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The Cast of Seinfeld Puts Their Reunion on the Cover of EW

BuzzSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0700

We've known about the Seinfeld reunion on the upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm for a while now, but there's something about seeing the foursome all together again in Entertainment Weekly that's making me feel extra nostalgic. (It's almost enough to make me forget about that whole Michael Richards incident from a few years back - almost). In the article, the cast dishes about what we can expect from their stint on Curb (including a revisit to Jerry's apartment and Monk's diner!) and how it feels to have the gang back together. Here are a few of my favorite quotes:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on being back together: "It’s the anti-reunion reunion, and I’d like to copyright that."
Jason Alexander on playing George again: "Just before we shot that scene, I said to Jerry and Julia, ‘I don’t know if I can be George. I haven’t tried him on in a while,' and it was freaky how it just came right back out."
Michael Richards on seeing his former costars again: "I did feel like I was in the company of good friends. It's like, Larry and Jerry are in the front seat, Julia and Jason are in the backseat, and I'm back there in the corner and I'm like a big dog. The window's open, and my head's hanging out the window and I'm feeling all that good air on my face. And I'm just so happy that we're all together, going someplace."

I've drifted in and out of watching Curb for the last few seasons, but, like many of you, I can't wait to see the Seinfeld crew again. Jerry and Larry David also make it clear that there won't be another reunion, so this should be one for the books. Giddyup.

Emmy Breakdown: Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

BuzzSugar — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0700

In the weeks leading up to the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards, I'll be looking at the nominees in some major categories and trying to predict who's most likely to win in these Emmy Breakdowns. Up today: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty") - This has been Ferrera's year. She already has a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award, and I can't see her momentum stopping anytime soon. I don't think Ferrera is necessarily the funniest actress on this very funny ensemble show, but she is definitely its heart. She's taken a character who could have been a caricature and made her into a lovable role model, and she definitely deserves credit for that. Chance of winning: High.

Tina Fey ("30 Rock") - My admiration for Fey is well-documented, and I think "30 Rock" really turned itself around when Fey figured out how best to play her character, the geeky, well-intentioned, often-bumbling Liz Lemon. Oddly, though, I don't think of "30 Rock" as her show from an acting perspective; she's there to be the straight woman for Alec Baldwin's Jack and Tracy Morgan's Tracy, and it only seemed to be at the end of the season that she was really carrying episodes alone. I'm glad to see her nominated, but I think it will take another season or two for her to win. Chance of winning: Low to moderate.

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Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives") - This is a tough one. You already know why I love her, and I think she's the best "Desperate Housewives" actress by far. Her performances are often deep, emotional and moving - and that's exactly the problem I have with assessing her chances here. Will voters value straight-up humor over complex and nuanced performances like Huffman's? I'm really not sure, though Huffman's previous win in 2004 suggests that the Emmys do appreciate her work. Chance of winning: Moderate.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") - This is the only show on this list that I don't watch routinely, so I'll admit I can't speak intelligently about her work relative to the others'. But she is the defending champion (her second Emmy - she also won one for "Seinfeld" back in the day), and she has a ton of recognition among voters. She's also on the most traditional show nominated in this category, and she could benefit from doing the kind of work that most people think of when they hear the word "comedy." Chance of winning: Moderate.

Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds") - With all the good buzz around "Weeds" right now, I'd say Parker would be the front-runner for this honor if not for two things: 1) America Ferrera and 2) the Felicity Huffman issue. Like Huffman, Parker often does work on "Weeds" that is at least as dramatic as comedic. But I'm not sure where or how her particular brand of comedy will fit into this year's awards. Chance of winning: Moderate to high.

Ferrera and Huffman photos copyright 2007 ABC, Inc.
Parker photo courtesy of Showtime
Fey photo Source
Louis-Dreyfus photo courtesy of CBS

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:50:00 -0700

ABC is new with Supernanny, Ugly Betty, and 20/20
CBS is new with Ghost Whisperer, Medium, and NUMB3RS
FOX is new with Brothers, 'Til Death, and Dollhouse
NBC is new with Law & Order and Dateline NBC
The CW is new with Smallville and has a repeat of America's Next Top Model
MTV is new with My Super Sweet Sixteen and My Super Psycho Sweet 16
TLC is new with Say Yes to the Dress
USA is new with Monk
E! is new with The Soup
Late-night highlights include Amy Poehler on a repeat The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; Colin Firth and First Lady Michelle Obama on The Jay Leno Show on NBC; Robin Williams on a repeat of The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC; Catherine Keener on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC; Julia Louis-Dreyfus on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS; and Kristen Wiig on a repeat of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:50:18 -0700

ABC is new with Shark Tank, Dancing With the Stars, and The Forgotten
CBS is new with NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and The Good Wife
Fox is new with Hell's Kitchen and So You Think You Can Dance
NBC is new with Biggest Loser
The CW is new with 90210 and Melrose Place
MTV is new with The Hills and The City
A&E is new with Parking Wars
Bravo is new with Flipping Out
FX is new with Sons of Anarchy
Late-night highlights include Paul Shaffer and Eliza Dushku on The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; Kristen Bell on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC; Julia Louis-Dreyfus on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS; and Lewis Black on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:50:52 -0700

ABC is new with Shark Tank, Dancing With the Stars, and The Forgotten
CBS is new with NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and The Good Wife
FOX is new with Hell's Kitchen and So You Think You Can Dance
NBC is new with The Biggest Loser
The CW is new with 90210 and Melrose Place
Bravo is new with Flipping Out
MTV is new with season premieres of The Hills and The City
Late-night highlights include Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Billy Crystal on the Jay Leno Show on NBC; Kelsey Grammer on the Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; John Krasinski on the Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC; and Ricky Gervais on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC

What Do You Think About the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series?

BuzzSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:17:17 -0700

Toni Collette is taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for The United States of Tara! She beat Tina Fey, Mary-Louise Parker, Christina Applegate, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Sarah Silverman.

This one totally shocked me, but Collette is pretty great on The United States of Tara. What do you think about this win? Can you believe Tina didn't take home the gold?

Vote on all my Emmy Awards polls here!