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The New TGIF: 6 Reasons to Watch 'Happy Endings' on Friday Nights
March 29, 2013 5:13pm ESTLet’s all reminisce together for a moment. Think back to the glorious time you spent growing up devoted to one magical block of television: TGIF. The classics like Family Matters, Full House, and Step by Step started a revolution for the Friday night timeslot and paved the way for edgy and cool shows like Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Boy Meets World to thrive. It was a simpler time, filled with Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, and the allure of the perfect teen specimen known as Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Now fifteen-ish years later, we have the opportunity to relive the glory days of our tweendom and twirl with excitement knowing Friday nights are finally cool again — and we have Happy Endings to thank for that. RELATED: ‘Happy Endings’ Moved To Fridays TGIF — the oh-so cool acronym for “Thank Goodness It’s Friday” — was the place to be on Friday nights. If you were going to be busy that night, you’d better pray to Salem that your mom remembered to hit record on the VCR. Now in the technologically advanced world of 2013, we have the luxury of knowing that our DVR will capture the two back-to-back episodes of Happy Endings joy to watch at our leisure. But you shouldn’t do that — and here are six reasons why: 1. It’ll Make an Amahzing Pregame: Let’s be real, we’re all a little older, and hopefully a little wiser but anything that tugs on our '90s-loving nostalgia heartstrings takes precedence over anything else. Use the hour from 8-9 PM as a way to relive your glory days of childhood — while also getting wasted for your mid-twenties nights. “It’s early enough that I feel like at 8, 8:30 you’re not going out yet on a Friday night,” Happy Endings creator David Caspe suggests. “You’re probably going out around 10 or 10:30 so you can pregame with Happy Endings.” Our favorite rules? Take a shot every time Alex is confused or Brad and Jane have an overly sexual exchange. You’ll be drunk and ready for your night in no time! 2. It’s Free: Star Zachary Knighton knows that going out in [insert your city here] can be expensive, so why not stay in for a night and relax with some laughs? “Instead of wasting your money at a bar, or a club, you could stay home and watch Happy Endings for free. You’ll save money!” Knighton presents a perfect compromise for the loyal Happy Endings fans out there: “If you love our show and you want it to stick around, please watch on Friday night and go out Saturday night or even on Sunday night and then be really hungover at work on Monday.” We’re sure your boss will understand! RELATED: ‘Happy Endings’ The Search for the Third Kerkovich Sister! 3. You Won’t Get Rejected By That Hottie At the Bar: Staying in to watch Happy Endings on Friday night will be a huge ego boost! Not only will you avoid the embarrassment of getting shot down in front of your friends, you’ll know that the entire Happy Endings cast and crew is praising you for your fine taste in Friday night entertainment. In fact, Casey Wilson wants to send you countless compliments and thank yous. “If you’re watching in any capacity, God bless you,” she says. “We all love you and you’re a visionary and you get comedy and television and life.” Aww shucks, you’re welcome, girl! 4. It’ll Make You Smile: Plain and simple, Happy Endings is a phenomenal thirty minutes of television and the fact that every Friday fans will be rewarded with a double dose of laughter makes it even better. If you’ve been living under a rock, the lovely Elisha Cuthbert has the perfect explanation as to why all you newbies need to tune in. “To the people who haven’t seen it, I say just give it one episode and see what you think. I really think just one episode gets you involved and makes you understand what these amazing characters are all about," she says. "Something magical is going on here… When you get us all in a scene together it’s like taking six rubber balls and throwing them in a box and it’s chaotic and it’s fun to watch.” 5. They’ll Reenact An Episode of Full House For You: The cast of Happy Endings loves you and they want you to be happy with the new TGIF, so they are willing to take on some of the most iconic Friday night characters we’ve ever seen: The Tanner Family. Damon Wayans Jr. called dibs on his favorites, (“I’ll be the twins, I’ll be the Olsen twins!”) While Eliza Coupe is wiling to switch genders as the Elvis-loving Uncle Jesse. Coupe says, “Elisha should play Joey except she can’t figure out the whole 'Cut it out!’ thing.” Coupe and Wayans automatically demoted Knighton to the geeky and cleaning-obsessed Danny Tanner, but the verdict is still out on who Pally should portray. Shout out your suggestions in the comments below! RELATED: ‘Happy Endings’ Who Got Engaged?! 6. Okay Fine, At Least Just Make Sure You DVR It: Always the realist, Adam Pally explains how fans can still help out even if they’re a cold-hearted, TGIF-hating person. “Let’s cut the s**t and know that you don’t have to watch it Friday night at eight because you won't be home if you like Happy Endings… So I will say to anyone who likes Happy Endings, DVR it.” Pally reveals that unlike other shows, Happy Endings can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. “Happy Endings to me is like candy or a party you can stay there as long as you want but you don’t need someone to be like, 'And that’s the end of the party!' Happy Endings was built and made to play whenever you want to see it. That’s why it’s such a fun show because you can pop it in and enjoy the jokes and enjoy the characters at any time.” But seriously, try to watch it live! Tune in tonight for a full hour of Happy Endings — aka one of the greatest shows to ever grace your television — tonight at 8 PM on ABC. And don’t forget to tweet your support using the hashtag #SaveHappyEndings! Follow Leanne on Twitter @LeanneAguilera [Photo Credit: ABC] You Might Also Like:Topanga's Revealing Lingerie Shoot: Hello '90s! 13 Most WTF Fan Tributes
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Former 'New Girl' Castmates Reunite in Buddy Cop Film
March 04, 2013 6:26pm ESTIt's about to be a Happy Ending for fans of original New Girl cast members Damon Wayans, Jr. and Jake Johnson: the duo have signed on to star in the buddy comedy flick Let's Be Cops. If you're a fan of shenanigans, this will be the movie for you. According to Deadline, Coach (who was later replaced by Winston, aka Lamorne Morris) and Nick Miller will play bored best friends with a zest for something more in their life. So instead of reading stuff on the Internet like normal people (this is what Wikipedia k-holes are for, you guys!), the two decide to impersonate cops (you know, a felony). The only problem with a casual felony? When they get you accidentally involved in real mobster antics. Enter: shenanigans! Tomfoolery! And probably a lot of yelling and flailing. Comedy! RELATED: 'New Girl,' 'The Mindy Project,' 'The Following' Get Renewed The film is being set up at 20th Century Fox by director Luke Greenfield who also co-wrote the script with Nick Thomas. Hollywood.com has reached out to a rep for Wayans Jr. and Johnson, but had not heard back at the time of publication. Are you excited to see the duo team up on the big screen? Follow Alicia on Twitter @alicialutes [Photo Credit: FOX] From Our Partners:40 Most Revealing See-Through Red Carpet Looks (Vh1)15 Stars Share Secrets of their Sex Lives (Celebuzz)
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'Happy Endings' Double Recap: Who Got Engaged?!
January 30, 2013 7:00am ESTTuesday was a night of big surprises in the network sitcomiverse. Aside from the doozy doled out by New Girl, Happy Endings played the unlikely benefactor to audiences’ communal jawdroppery. The two-episode evening introduced a new plotline that would be working its way into this Chicago ensemble’s day-to-day: the engagement of Penny Hartz. Just as we saw on Happy Endings’ spiritual predecessor Friends when Phoebe took to exploring an extra-group romance with Paul Rudd’s Mike Whocanremember, Penny and Season 3 beau Pete (a newly goateed Nick Zano) pioneered for her show the first serious relationship to exist beyond the confines of the sextet. The question was popped in the first of Tuesday night’s two episodes — taking form as only a Happy Endings proposal could — and the pair explored the perils of wedding planning in the encore. But as with Happy Endings, we’re not so affixed on the emotional resonance or the concerns about how things might change for the group as we are on the good ol’ fashioned comedy spat out by the double dose of Chicago glory. So, our only true question following the eventful eve (not “Will they stay together?”, not “Will Penny’s feelings for Dave return?”, not “Will Dave and Alex be next?”) is, “Which episode was funnier?” Let’s find out — using this highly regimented, not at all arbitrary point system to judge the comedic value in each element thrust upon us by the ABC wonder’s two episodes this week. The Marry Prankster Premise: After ringmaster Dave and company prank Max with the ol’ yesterday’s lotto numbers trick, it sparks a rage so vile inside of Max that he vows to unleash a typhoon of vengeful fury upon each and every one of his friends. [-1 point for lack of originality — The Fresh Prince of Bel Air did the same prank, with Geoffrey as the victim] Execution: Max carries forth with his plan, glitter-in-the-lotion-ing Brad, pie-in-the-face-ing Jane, slime-from-the-cieling-ing Penny, and gluing poor Pete (an innocent bystander in the ordeal) to the toilet. Meanwhile, dumb-as-a-brick Alex puts herself through a series of tortures (lopping off her own hair, catapulting herself into a coffee table from a spring-loaded couch), just to avoid Max's clutch. [-2 points for the lackluster pranks against Brad and Jane, +7 points for Alex's overeager stupidity] Oh my God, Really?!: Amid all the chaos, Penny stumbles upon a walkway of red roses in her apartment, leading up to an engagement ring. She initially assumes this to be a prank laid out by Max, but eventually discovers that it is a genuine proposal from an absent Pete (absent, as he is glued to his toilet at the time). [+5 points for Max and Penny's temporary truce to ecstatically celebrate her engagement] Conclusion: When Dave attempts to beat Max at his own game with the ol' popcorn in the car trick (a la Real Genius), he accidentally explodes Max's limo when the "professional" chauffeur starts the ignition. However, never underestimate Max's pranking abilities: he sneaks out the hole in the vehicle floor (the thing is in shambles) just in time to evade the hellfire. Meanwhile, a recently freed Pete takes the opportunity of exploding limos and friends gathered to propose to Penny for real. And of course, she says yes. [+6 points for a whole lot of sweetness] Big Twist: Alex was behind everything, feigning injury and stupidity to trick her friends into messing with one another. Just for fun. [+7 points for The Usual Suspects reference in the epilogue] Meanwhile: After failing miserably at a series of job interviews, perpetual white collar businessman Brad takes employ at a children's play gym, draped in a clown wig and diving into ball pits. [+5 points for Damon Wayans, Jr.'s delightful enthusiasm when roughhousing with the giddy youngsters] Score: 20 points Our Best Friend's Wedding Premise: The gang goes to a wedding planning festival. You know, because of Penny's impending wedding. [+6 points for the elaborate universe of weddingdom as painted by this show] Execution: Pete is turned off by the idea of a big wedding, hoping instead to elope. But he tags along to make Penny happy, while Jane obsessively grabs at the wedding planner role. Jane's zealousness causes her to be taken down by sturdy security guards. [+3 points for Pete in reggae garb, +10 for Jane's "Take on Me" video] After Alex accuses Dave of being a Bridezilla, he asserts himself as a zen master capable of maintaining a "chill" attitude throughout the wedding fest. Beige napkins eventually set him off. [+2 points for Alex's various alternative monikers for Bridezilla] Brad and Max pretend to be a gay couple in order to get free stuff from fellow gay couples. [-5 points for some surprisingly backwards depictions of homosexual culture, and Brad's decreasingly latent homophobia] Conclusion: After Penny succumbs to Pete's desires to elope, he grants her her wish: he agrees to have a big wedding with all of her friends. Meanwhile, Dave and Alex consider the idea that they too might walk down the aisle someday. And Brad and Max eventually stop getting free stuff. [+5 points for all around happy endings] Score: 21 points (a winner!) 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'New Girl' Recap: Cabin and the Hoods
January 09, 2013 1:16am ESTThe hardest part of saying you're sorry is admitting you were wrong. So I'll say this right now: Winston/actor Lamorne Morris who plays him, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I've doubted you for so long. I'm sorry the New Girl writers haven't known what to do with you since you took over for Coach (Damon Wayans Jr.) after he got freaked out by Nick and had to go live with a different group of white people. I'm sorry it took this long to have an episode to call your own. But I hope, now that you've finally been given some substance, we can all move on and all the doubts and criticisms can be a thing of the past. Phew. That feels better. You see, it all happened during last night's episode of New Girl called "Cabin". In this particular episode, raging moron Schmidt felt compelled to have Winston get in touch with his blackness, to let his black light shine (his words, not mine). Of course, Schmidt did that in the only way he knew possible: the racist way. He bought Winston a Rastafarian hat, he offered to eat soul food with him, he wanted to share his "people's culture" with him. Winston, who damn well knows his friend much better than his friend apparently knows him, decided to have fun with this opportunity. Winston messed with Schmidt by telling him the most cliched, stereotypical things possible. That his family wound sing around a burning trash can while enjoying the sweet taste of crack cocaine. By now this should have stopped Schmidt cold and realized he was being teased and that Winston, clearly, never was and never has been a gangster from the projects. The whole thing ended in an amusing enough misunderstanding in "the hood" with a man named Robert with a nice smile. But it wasn't this part of the story line that did wonders for Winston (though him laughing at Schmidt with his back turned was delightful.) Instead, it was when Winston confronted Schmidt after all this absurdity. Winston tells Schmidt that not only does he know who he is, but he's comfortable with himself. That he is a black man who just happens to live with three white people, nothing more, nothing less. Winston/Morris is not a sight gag or filler to boost his white friends' lives, he's an actual, realized person. It just took us halfway through the second season to get there. While Winston and Schmidt dealt with their own set of friend revelations, "honky as hell" Nick and Jess had their own messes to deal with. When Jess got invited to a cabin in the woods with her handsome doctor boyfriend Sam (David Walton) she panics that everything won't be perfect and invites Nick and his wild stripper girlfriend Angie (Olivia Munn) along as a buffer. What could possibly go wrong in this sitcom scenario?! Well, for one Jess accidentally shoots out the electricity after wildly, recklessly swinging around a shotgun Angie found (I wouldn't know what to do with a gun, but I'm smart enough, as are most people to not do that). Then the foursome gets drunk on enough absinthe that could have killed them all, Angie makes a pass at Sam because she thought they were doing a couple's swap scenario, Jess freaks out about her relationship, and Nick confesses his feelings to the hot, but reckless Angie, who takes off in the morning with some of his possessions and a lot of his dignity. Now, all of this stuff we saw coming from a mile away. Jess fretting over what a boy thinks of her (though I am glad they aren't glazing over the fact that she lied about who she was when she first met Sam) and Nick getting himself into another dead end situation. Not exactly new material for either of these characters or the stars who play them, but it was really all worth it to watch Sam violently throw up his absinthe into the fireplace, wasn't it? Here, now, are some of the other best moments and lines from "Cabin": - "You were so light and charming, you were like Pixar Winston"- Schmidt, to an understandably offended Winston. - "White Nick, Brown Cece, I'd like to have a frank discussion about race" - Schmidt, to an understandably offended Nick and Cece. - "There’s nothing like the feel of a fire and a fresh-baked cookie and that sweet, sweet taste of crack in your lungs"- Winston, messing with Schmidt so hard. - Jess needing a "back story" about the cans she's shooting. - Jess' fear about drinking absinthe: "[It] has killed so many of our famous painters." - "I suppose we could get out and ask some of these street youths"- Schmidt, trying to buy "crack cuck-ane" with Winston. - "I like dogs more than cats. I like chipmunks more than squirrels. I believe in UFOs. I once had a bass teacher when I was younger who did the standing bass, and he had a very weird smell, and I still remember that smell. His name was Mr. Hilton."- Nick's drunk confession to Angie. - Nick has his own form of currency called Nick Bucks, which can be redeemed for hugs or something from his nightstand. - Schmidt vowing to order racially sensitive vanilla and chocolate swirl frozen yogurt. [Photo credit: Patrick McElhenney/FOX] More: 'New Girl' Is Back: How We Left Off With The Gang 'New Girl' Christmas Episode: A Winter Munn-derland 'New Girl' Star Max Greenfield: Is There Hope For Schmidt and Cece? From Our Partners: 30 Hottest Lingerie Scenes from the Past 30 Years (Celebuzz) Child Stars: Where Are They Now? (Celebuzz)
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'Happy Endings' Recap: 2013 Is Going to Be a Happy Year
January 07, 2013 7:10am ESTJanuary is a time for reflection. A time to think back upon the past year, to assign merit to the 365-day conglomeration through which you trudged and toiled all in the hopes of getting one step closer to that new Lazy Susan for the backyard patio. B ut when we take our dear, departed 2012 into consideration, we might find the results unnerving. Of the 52 weeks to comprise the year in question, only about three of them (and that's rounding up) could be described, in any fortuitous way, as happy. A mere 19 nonconsecutive days out of this latest Year of the Dragon amounted to whatever semblance of joy with which American public has not yet become entirely desensitized. Delivering a pure, simple, heartfelt expression of comedic wealth, the ingredients of this scattered fortnight-and-change can be referred to as Happy Endings days — those incomparable calendar marks bearing that oh so special 30 minute period during which an otherwise unfathomable bliss overtakes all caught in its beam, courtesy of the good minds at ABC. And courtesy of the clearly improving minds at ABC, 2013 will up the ante on its bestowal of glee, as Happy Endings is now set to air two nights a week. The first new episode of the week, and of the year on the whole, broadcast on Sunday, instilling within anyone overwhelmed by January depression or just good old winter madness the good faith that 2013 is worth tolerating, if only for these semiweekly half-hour spurts of jubilation. In keeping with its perfect pattern of revisiting old sitcom tropes with an inscrutable flare, the latest ep transforms two very old hat scenarios into fresh, vital displays of postmodern comedy. The Destruction Coverup The old joke: One or more parties (Brad and Penny) inadvertently destroy something precious that belongs to their friend (Alex), and go to extreme and manic lengths to cover up their transgression, usually to discover that the friend in question doesn't care all that much about the thing to begin with... or, in some cases (including this one), is actually at fault for its destruction. The new twist: Brad and Penny accidentally smash a beloved ceramic plate of Alex's... and in attempting (successfully) to glue to back together, they accidentally kill her pet parrot, another misdeed they must then spend the bulk of the episode covering up. Shows that have done this before: The Brady Bunch, The Golden Girls, Saved by the Bell (twice), Three's Company, Hey Arnold, Community (in a surprisingly conventional fashion). The Happy Endings touch: It's not easy to take such a well-tread territory as this storyline and make it as funny as this episode of Happy Endings does. But the humor can be accredited to the unparalleled commitment by Damon Wayans, Jr., and Casey Wilson in their peril over the discovery of their unintended bird-killing. Additionally, the return of Tyler the bigoted parrot is a sure-fire win. The Setup Competition The old joke: Two or more parties (Dave and Jane) compete in a mission to find the perfect suitor for a third friend (Max), usually supplying inadequate dates for said friend, and perhaps even leading him or her to a third party. The new twist: Both Dave and Jane unwittingly attempt to set Max up with carbon copies of themselves — Dave's date for Max is a painfully laid back, John Mayer-loving musician, and Jane's is a fatally uptight and obsessive-compulsive aggressor. Shows that have done this before: Friends, Cheers, Frasier, Seinfeld had a variation. The Happy Endings touch: The humor in this storyline comes from our pure affection for these characters. Watching Dave match wits (or lack thereof) with a Dave doppelganger, and Jane teaming up with a man-Jane in the pursuit of Max's love will fuel nonstop laughter for any time-tested fan of the show and these people. All that and a historic cold open featuring a wordplay battle royale, and a call to attention of just how obnoxious these people would be to actually sit near in a public eatery, make for a great start to 2013. And the best part: the next new episode is Tuesday night! ABC, you're a wonderful enabler. [Photo Credit: ABC] More: 'Downton Abbey' Premiere Recap: Getting Mary-ed 'Revenge' Recap: Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely 'The Biggest Loser' Premiere: Are You Glad Jillian Michaels Is Back? — POLL From Our Partners: ’Texas Chainsaw’: Top 5 Leatherface Kills (Moviefone) Quentin Tarantino’s Most Bad-Ass Music Moments (Moviefone)
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Eight TV Characters Who Turned it Around in 2012
November 30, 2012 5:39am ESTIt happens to even the best shows on television. A character arrives and he or she is so blatantly obnoxious/useless/whiny/pretentious/uninteresting, that we deem them Lord of the Eyeroll, or less formally: the worst. Luckily, the writers of each show have the power to reverse this unfortunate title with the power of their words and in 2012 eight very special and fortunate characters' fates were changed forever. And guess what? They're not so bad after all. 1. Carl (Chandler Riggs) on The Walking Dead “Where’s Carl?” That’s all this little tyke was good for in Season 2 of The Walking Dead. He finally got some decent screen time and it was all about him getting lost, taunting zombies, and being generally silent and creepy. This season, Carl is still creepy, but he’s holding his own. And in some cases, he’s doing the manly thing when many of the grown men in the survivor party won’t. Michonne’s about to be eaten alive by walkers and Rick’s still hesitating? Have no fear, Carl’s all over that – and with precise aim too. Now, if only we could make peace with how easy it was for him to shoot Lori in the face. 2. Adam (Adam Driver) on Girls Adam’s shift was an interesting one in that he didn’t change. It was our perception of him, through the often wonky lens that is Hannah Horvath, that changed as the season progressed. We learned that he wasn’t just some weirdo asshole. He was an asshole who just wanted Hannah to love him, and who (shocker of all shockers) loved her back. 3. Nellie (Catherine Tate) on The Office She started out as the bitch trying to steal Andy’s job, by any means. Then we found out why she was so crazy (left by her fiancé, fear of dying alone), but she was still messing with our Andy. Yet, by Season 8, she’s calmed down, she’s making nice with the unlikeliest of characters (Dwight), she’s palling around with Pam, dressing up as Toby for Halloween, and even getting in on office pranks. Suddenly, she’s one of the gang – well, as much as your average Dunder Mifflin employee can be. 4. Skylar (Anna Gunn) on Breaking Bad Alright, so Skylar hasn’t exactly changed. It’s her environment that’s made her more sympathetic to a fan base that rallied against her for so many seasons. Despite having a husband who lied to her, cooked meth, and worked with gangsters, Mrs. White was always what she feared becoming: the bitch who keeps Walter Jr. from his father. The woman who wouldn’t accept a delicious pizza dinner (we all know it’s her fault that pie suffered on that hot New Mexico roof). But as Walt continues to go down the rabbit hole, far beyond places we could have ever fathomed, it’s starting to feel like we’ve given Skylar the shaft. After all, how would you react if your husband was the meth king of New Mexico? 5. Jamie Lannister (Nicolas Caster Waldau) on Games of Thrones Jamie Lannister certainly didn’t become a hero in Season 2 of Game of Thrones. He did, however, become a human. Because of his witty, almost friendly interactions with Brienne of Tarth, he transformed from that loser who had sex with sister (more times than we’d like to imagine) and who tried to kill young Bran Stark at the outset of the series. I probably wouldn’t let him dog-sit (or Direwolf-sit, rather), but he’d be good for a conversation or two and I certainly don’t feel like pushing the guy out a window… anymore. 6. Winston (Lamorne Morris) on New Girl Winston was the absolute worst throughout Season 1 of New Girl. He waltzed into that house, attempting to replace the dashing and hilarious Damon Wayans Jr., who played Coach but dropped the character to return to Happy Endings. Luckily, in Season 2, the writers have realized their mistake. And instead of letting Winston continue to silently suck the air out of every room, they’ve turned him into a joke about how horrible he is. Woody Allen impression? Sounds more like Dexter from Dexter’s Laboratory. Fun, goofy prank on a friend? Sends him to the hospital. So Winston is still the worst, but at least now, we all get to be in the joke. 7. Camille Grammer on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Camille was the one to hate (how many times can we listen to one woman praise her majesty in one season?). But once she became free (and more importantly, single) she started getting real, speaking her mind (and saying what we were all thinking). Just like that, Camille went from sinner to saint. 8. The Dean (Jim Rash) on Community Disclaimer: This video doesn't depict the Dean's redepmtion, but we definitely started to appreciate moments like these when he was replaced by the Dean-elganger. The Dean was always a mode of exposition. He would pop into a scene, make a Dean-errific pun and introduce the week's occasion for nonsense. He'd pop in and out of scenes, and make occasional passes at Jeff, but for the most part, he was there to get on everyone's nerves. He was great at it (kudos, Mr. Rash), but he was always relegated to being the worst. Of course, unlike the other folks on this list, the Dean was supposed to make us roll our eyes. But he was born anew at the end of Season 3, when the study group finds a Dean-elgänger (or a Doppel-Deaner?) running Greendale. They then set out on a mission to find their true Dean and in the end, realize just how much they need him. It's what you might call a re-Dean-tion. (I must give credit to my fellow Hollywood.com writer Michael Arbeiter, who came up with that Dean-tastic pun.) Follow Kelsea on Twitter @KelseaStahler [Photo Credit: AMC] More: Crackcidents, Toddlers, and Terrorists: The Superlative Moments from 2012 Best (and Worst) TV of 2012 2012: Remembering the Year that Was in Pop Culture Via Our Favorite Stories You Might Also Like: Cory and Topanga Are In! Big ‘Boy Meets World’ Spinoff News 12 Hot (And Horrifying) TV Nude Scenes
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'Happy Endings' Preview: 5 Things To Expect From Tonight’s Perfect Episode
November 20, 2012 11:15am ESTThis is the story of seven six strangers picked to live in a house, and have their lives taped. To find out what happens when people stop being polite and start being amahzing. The Real World: Happy Endings! Start hyperventilating with excitement you guys because tonight’s all-new Thanksgiving episode of Happy Endings is giving us something we’ve been craving for three seasons: how the gang all met! And believe us when we say it’s more awesome than we could’ve ever dreamed of. Back in September we caught up with the cast on set and they spilled all the glorious details on what makes this episode so perfect. To help get you a excited as we are (a nearly impossible task), we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 things you need to know about “More like Stanksgiving.” 1. The Real World: Sacramento! Fun-fact: Did you know that there was a season of The Real World set in Sacramento that never aired? Oh yes and it had all the classic characters: the seemingly normal one, the skanky girl, the hot guy, the shy/borderline psychotic girl, the obnoxious one, the wannabe with the faux-hawk, and the douche with dreads. Wait, hold up? We recognize those last two! It turns out Max (Adam Pally) and Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) were roomies on the on the once beloved MTV reality show and the gang all met when Max invited his friends over for some drinks and a little hot tub sesh. Classic. 2. Secrets and Sandwiches: Max is beyond excited to share this long-lost footage with his friends for one very important reason: He came out of his very obvious closet onscreen! Pally explained, “Max believes that he was the first openly gay character on television—even though there were several seasons of The Real World that proceeded him with gay characters.” Pshh, small details. But when the time finally comes for Max to reveal to a roomie (and the world) that he is gay, his love for food—more specifically sandwiches—gets in the way. 3. Kisses on the Nose: We’ve heard glorious bits and pieces about Max and Penny’s (Casey Wilson) past relationship, but this episode shows us exactly what it was like for our favorite duo during their Real World romance. In the confessional Max tries to explains their amazing sex life: “We are like two rabbits just doing it all the time. There’s so much sex and it’s all hetero!“ Awkward. Penny—while rockin’ the ‘Rachel’ haircut and Uggs—has absolutely no idea that her beau likes boys. Wilson laughs, “It’s just so sad to watch.” 4. First Impressions: We all know that Brad and Jane (Eliza Coupe) are perfect together. Their shared love of stanky cheeses, organic farmers markets and month-of-the-month subscriptions are just a few of the millions of reasons that they belong together. But what if we told you that a Gwen Stefani-esque Jane and a Counting Crows-channeling Brad almost never got together? It’s nearly earth-shattering: we know! Luckily, there is always a magical cure to the most annoying of situations. Coupe teases, “Jane gets drunk.” “And that’s kind of how we start,” Wayans chimed in. And this is exactly why God made tequila… 5. 1/16th of a Thanksgiving: Dave (Zach Knighton) and Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) decide to channel their inner Brad and Jane and host the Thanksgiving festivities at their new place. Cuthbert reveals, “[Dave's] stuff hasn’t been moved in and obviously I live on the streets and don’t have anything, so our furniture is really funny.” (Spoiler: There may or may not be a kinky swing involved!) While the gang is reliving their unaired 15 minutes of fame, Dave—back on his 1/16th Native American kick—sets out on a journey that his distant Navajo ancestors would definitely be proud of. (Or maybe they would just laugh at him, because that’s what we did…) You can catch tonight’s all new episode of Happy Endings tonight at 8 PM on ABC. Are you excited to see the long-lost season of The Real World? Intrigued to learn what Brad’s first impression of Jane was? Shout out your thoughts in the comments below! Follow Leanne on Twitter @LeanneAguilera [Photo Credit: ABC] MORE: 'Happy Endings' Recap: Sabado Free-Gante Exclusive: The Cast of ‘Happy Endings’ Dish Season 3 Shenanigans—VIDEO First Look: The Best ‘Happy Endings’ One-Liners and Abrevs—VIDEO From Our Partners: American Music Awards 2012: The Complete Red Carpet Arrivals (PHOTOS) (Celebuzz) Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Seen Together at American Music Awards After-Party (Celebuzz)
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Leanne's Spoiler List: Zachary Quinto Makes His 'Asylum' Debut, 'Glee' Goes Black Swan
October 24, 2012 12:49pm ESTI’ve just consumed about 27 Sour Patch Kids and four cups of coffee, so let’s get straight to it, shall we? For those of you who don’t remember (or all those newbies out there), my name is Leanne and I’m mildly obsessed with television. Not just the fact that they are shiny boxes filled with mysterious shapes and colors. I love that at any given time of the day, I can turn it on with my magical remote and be transported into another world. Okay, now before this turns into an awkward school paper that the weird kid wrote or you all begin to think that I was TV-deprived as a child, I present to you this week’s Spoiler List! American Horror Story: Asylum returns tonight and as soon as I stopped hyperventilating with fear, I wrote up a preview. There’s a new girl coming to Glee and she’s gonna be spinning circles around Miss Berry. And Andrew Rannells reveals what’s coming up for the gang on The New Normal. Plus, I’ve got details on upcoming episodes of Happy Endings and Arrow! 1. American Horror Story: Asylum: Exorcism? Party of One? You thought last week's AHS brought the spiritual spooks? Wait until tonight, when Joseph Fiennes' Monsignor Timothy performs an exorcism that may or may not result in one beloved character housing a serious demon. Warning: If you’re not rocking back and forth in the fetal position after watching this episode then there is something mighty wrong with you. We saw last week that Sister Jude (Jessica Lange) has a thing for the Monsignor, but not everyone at Briarcliff feels the same way. Zachary Quinto's Dr. Oliver is not happy to see tonight's victim receive his exorcism. (Side-Note: Quinto’s acting is once again flawless, and be prepared to love his season two character so much more than last year’s Harmon house hide-away.) Looking ahead, we’ll soon be finding out much, much more about the patients running around in Briarcliff. Fiennes beamed, “It’s so brilliantly plotted, the characters, the arcs of all these characters," Of course I had to ask when we’re going to be learning more about the twisted staff’s past. Fiennes replied, "I love Episode 6 because that’s where you begin to see a bit of a back story on Monsignor Howard and how he got working with the people that he’s working with." Ooh, I love me a good flashback! 2. Happy Endings: Swag and Shia LaBeouf! Season 3 of Happy Endings premiered last night and if you thought Jane’s (Eliza Coupe) blurred-out naked bod was fantastic, wait until you see next week’s small screen sensation! Now that Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) is fully embracing the unemployed life, he turns to the world’s best moocher Max (Adam Pally) for a little swag tutorial. And no I’m not talking about swag meaning cool, I’m talking about S.W.A.G. as in “stuff we all get.” (Come on guys, Max is a loveable cub and all, but he’s nowhere near Brad on the “Damn that dude’s cool!” scale.) So, while the boys are out getting an urban steam, Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) and Dave (Zachary Knighton) are on the hunt for their very own dream apartment. Here’s just some of their list of requirements: 1.) Ample room for chicken fights. 2.) No wi-fi—they’re dial-up people and FYI Alex’s mid-nineties modem impression is flawless. 3.) The apartment can’t be too Shia LaBeouf-y. What does that mean? I have no flipping clue, but I do know it’s a deal-breaker, my friends. Penny (Casey Wilson) and Jane are also up to their own hilarious shenanigans but I’m sorry, I’m keeping that one to myself. I’m a lady y’all, and my mom says that I need to keep an air of mystery in my list or else I’ll get a reputation as a spoiler slut. (Thanks for keeping me classy, momma!) 3. Arrow: The Secret’s Out! This week’s episode of Arrow opens with Oliver (Stephen Amell) showing off his swoon-worthy muscles while lifting some ridiculously heavy things and basically showing the world that he is the peak of physical perfection. There’s your spoiler. You’re welcome! Okay, okay. I guess I can try to look past those chiseled abs for some more action-packed details for you. Tonight’s episode “Lone Gunman” shows our hero doing something we’ve never seen before: asking for help. When a poison-bullet favoring sniper is after his family, Ollie (as Arrow), demands politely asks Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne) for some extra backup. Unfortunately, even with the entire Starling City police force on standby all hell breaks loose and someone close to Ollie gets hit. (Extra Spoiler: It’s not Tommy or his Mommy.) To save this person’s life, Oliver exposes him/her to his super-secret, badass underground lair and the episode leaves us on a mini cliffhanger: Holy crap, is this person going to blab our billionaire boyfriend’s secret?! P.S. if you thought Arrow was a badass before, just wait until you see him stitching up a bullet wound like he's putting on a band-aid! 4. The New Normal: Flashbacks and Family I know that it is pointless to crush so hard on Andrew Rannells because let’s face it, his door doesn’t really swing my way, but that doesn’t change the fact that I stil get all squealy when he graces my TV screen. When I chatted with the former Broadway babe a few weeks ago, he told me that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The New Normal. “Well, it’s the holidays and we’re getting into more drama. We got to meet David’s mom in the last couple episodes so there will be more family interaction, which is very exciting. [We’ll see] my family and more of Justin [Bartha's] family, so I’m really looking forward to that.” Fans will remember that a few weeks back Rannell’s onscreen alter ego Bryan reached out to his mother after not speaking for years, so of course I had to ask if she’ll be entering the picture just in time for eggnog and presents. “He did call her, so we’ll see. I know that I’m curious about that myself so we’ll see about that. But I know with the holidays coming up; that may happen. “ Rannells trails off with a smile. In addition to a family reunion, fans of the new NBC comedy can also get pumped for more glimpses into Bryan and David’s (Justin Bartha) dating past. “Yes there are definitely more flashbacks!” Rannells gushes. But what is it about these scenes does the actor like the most? Is it learning more about his character’s past? The awesome ‘80/’90s club scenes? Or acting out the awkward beginnings of a new relationship? And the answer is D) None of the above! “I love it for my hair!” Rannells admits while casually caressing his light brown locks. “I love it when they mess with my hair, but I love the flashbacks. I’m always game for that.” And I’m always game for you, Andrew. (Did that get weird? I feel like I just made that weird...) 5. Glee: Bitchy Black Swan Are you ready to meet another newbie, Gleeks? It seems that there’s a light at the end of this seemingly forever-hiatus because in Episode 9 we’ll meet a new New Yorker. Start preparing yourselves for Anna-Marie: an attractive, yet bitchy ballerina who will be gracing the screens with an intense performance of Balanchine-style ballet. Originally the powers-that-be at Glee were looking for someone who would be able to sing and dance “extremely well,” but have since lowered their requirements to just an expert ballet dancer. Well, sheesh! First Kate Hudson and then Sarah Jessica Parker, does anyone know if Natalie Portman’s tutu still fits? Looks like Rachel (Lea Michele) is going to have to seriously step up her dancing skills once this girl spins onto our TV screens. Do you think Anna-Marie is going to shake things up on Glee? Are you excited for Zachary Quinto’s AHS: Asylum debut tonight? How much are you loving Arrow and Happy Endings?! Tell me everything in the comments below! Follow Leanne on Twitter @LeanneAguilera Additional reporting by Shaunna Murphy. [Photo Credit: FOX, ABC, The CW, NBC, FX] MORE: Leanne’s Spoiler List: Thrills and Kills on ‘Pretty Little Liars’, ‘Glee’ Adds a New Twist Leanne's Spoiler List: 'Smash' Will Shake Things Up, 'Vampire Diaries' Gets Intense Leanne’s Spoiler List: Is There a New Love Triangle on 'The Vampire Diaries'? From Our Partners: Exclusive New ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn’ Trailer! (Moviefone) Jon Hamm Goes Shirtless With Bikini-Clad Jessica Paré (Celebuzz) Kardashians Share Scary-Cute Childhood Halloween Pics (Celebuzz)
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Exclusive: The Cast of ‘Happy Endings’ Dish Season 3 Shenanigans—VIDEO
October 23, 2012 2:21pm ESTThe day has finally come! The quirky comedy Happy Endings is returning to our TV screens, and basically we just want to hug the crap outta this show and never ever ever let it go. (But the restraining order ABC sent us says otherwise…) The Chicago-set show—commonly referred to as the “new” Friends—follows the lives of six outrageous characters and is jam-packed with edgy and hilarious quips and one-liners. So basically this show is pop culture perfection. Hollywood.com, caught up with four of the core castmembers to get all the dirty little secrets on what’s coming up this season for Rosalita’s regulars. So lets get straight to it because we have a dinner rez at Steak Me Home Tonight, and sorry honey but we can’t be late. On screen, Damon Wayans Jr. and Eliza Coupe are an adorable sexually-charged married couple who enjoy the finer things in life like organic farmers' markets, deep-tissue massages and oh-so-stinky cheeses. Check out our inappropriate yet hilarious video below to find out what (or should we say who) is going down on this season for Brad and Jane. Elisha Cuthbert graces the screen as Alex: the rib-loving, invisible hula-hooping, slightly ditsy blonde of the group. But this season things are changing for the Tyler-loving boutique owner. (FYI for the unintiated: Tyler is her bird.) Take a look at our interview with the lovely Cuthbert below to get all the scoop on her relationship status this year and why season three will be “The Year of Alex!” Our favorite winter-hibernating, '80s limo-driving slacker is back and Adam Pally says that Max is gearing up for some new, slightly more mature relationships this season. The actor also addresses the Friends comparisons and who he’s hoping will come on the show to play his “sugar daddy.” Take a glance at the full interview below to find out which “Friend” Pally thinks Max is most similar to. Spoiler Alert: It’s not Joey… Season 3 of Happy Endings premieres Tonight at 9 PM on ABC. Follow Leanne on Twitter @LeanneAguilera [Photo Credit: ABC] MORE: First Look: The Best ‘Happy Endings’ One-Liners and Abrevs—VIDEO Hold Your Horses, 'Happy Endings' Is Back Tonight! The Best TV You're Not Watching: 'Happy Endings' From Our Partners: Jessica Biel Shows Off Wedding Ring After Marrying Justin Timberlake in Italy — PHOTO (Celebuzz) Kristin Cavallari Doesn’t Want to Plan a Wedding Right Now, Says She’s Focusing on Motherhood for Now — EXCLUSIVE VIDEO (Celebuzz)
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Hold Your Horses, 'Happy Endings' Is Back Tonight!
October 23, 2012 11:17am ESTOver the next few months, we’ll see new series soar, old series sour, and so much Jersey Shore madness, we’ll want to shower. Let’s face it: The Fall TV season is intimidating. With dozens of new and returning shows hitting our small screens, we know we have some big choices to make. So, to help you determine what to watch, we’re digging deep into the most notable series premiering this season. Where did each show leave off? Where is it headed? And who should you watch it with? Today, we're checking out the return of Happy Endings. Series: Happy Endings Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 9 PM ET on ABC. In short: this. Number of Seasons: Entering Season 3. Cast: A veritable wealth of previously untapped comedy gold. While Damon Wayans, Jr.. has a recognizable name thanks to his long-running Hollywood heritage, this has been his big comedy breakout. Same goes for his costars, such as character actor Zachary Knighton, UCB alums Adam Pally, Eliza Coupe, and Casey Wilson (who was also an SNL vet), and Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert, formerly typecast as the hot girl (The Girl Next Door and Love, Actually), but also known for playing Kiefer Sutherland's daughter in 24. How all six of these actors weren't major sitcom stars before this is baffling, but hey, they don't call it Happy Endings for nothing. Synopsis: Imagine if Friends had moved to the Midwest, had a gay guy (well, an out gay guy... sorry Chandler) and a black guy, and the whole gang was entirely self-aware and talked at a rate that would make the Micro Machines announcer's head spin. You might get something close to Happy Endings. In the simplest terms, it's about a group of six pals living in Chicago and coping with the complications that come with your early thirties, but takes that standard sitcom pedigree and flips it on its head. I mean, really, would Friends have ever had sex dreams about the mom on Dinosaurs? (Okay, maybe Ross). The team consists of the perpetually turned-on married couple — the flashy Brad and type-A kook Jane (Wayans and Coupe) — Jane's flighty sister Alex (Cuthbert) and her regular joe ex-fiance Dave (Knighton), single girl Penny (Wilson), and the man beyond any explanation: Max (Pally). Where We Left Off Last Season: Brad lost his job; Jane remained, thankfully, a type-A kook, but promised her husband they'd get through the rough patch. Penny finally met a suitable gentleman caller (played by none other than Brian Austin Green). Max reunited with his all-male Madonna cover band Mandonna. And Alex and Dave may have possibly rekindled their romance. What Might Happen This Season: Aside from what looks to be a Dave and Alex reunion (sorry Penny, I sure hope Brian Austin Green works out for you), there's the hilarious/terrifying prospect of Jane helping Brad get on a new career path, and Max might behave like a functional member of society. Might. Also, Mark-Paul Gosselaar will apparently be shaking things up in Dave and Max's apartment! (Perhaps Dave and Alex move back in together for a spell?) You'll Like It If: You enjoy lightning-fast, pop-culture infused humor that is somehow neither pretentious nor too low brow. You Won't Like It If: You like your sitcom dialogue to move at a glacial pace so that you don't have to keep rewinding your DVR to hear what you missed/laughed over. Ratings: ABC must have had some serious faith in the series (and rightfully so) because Happy Endings' ratings hover dangerously in the cancellation zone. In its first year, the comedy averaged a dismal 4.3 million viewers, despite having ratings giant Modern Family as a lead-in. Thankfully, word of mouth caught up with the show and its second season saw much better ratings, averaging 6.64 million and jumping up from the low 100s to no. 83 on Nielsen. A Tale of Two Coaches: When Nick (Jake Johnson) and the New Girl crew weren't nice enough to Coach (Wayans), he simply took off and lived with a different group of white people. Just kidding. In reality, Wayans hit the rare sitcom holy grail and wound up in two different pilots that were both picked up. Wayans was set to play the part of Coach on Fox's hit comedy, but after Happy Endings was picked up for more seasons by ABC, he departed New Girl and they replaced him with a new character named Winston (played by Lamorne Morris). Key Soundbites: "Ah-mah-zing!", "Whisker baskets", "So caaaa-yute", "Them thiiiiiiiiiings", "JAVAAAAA", "Bitch, it is 5:30!", "Year of Penny!", and, of course, "Women. Be. Stoppin'." The Tao of Max: "Denial, the first step in not wanting to admit things", "Halloween is the Arbor Day of urinating", "TV is nature's babysitter". Relevant YouTube Clip: The Happy Endings cast (along with the help of special guests like Fred Savage and Kat Dennings) recently visited their old stomping grounds, the Upright Citizens Brigade, to put on a live improv show. If you've got an hour to spare, it's worth your while: What to Wear While Watching It: Not pants, that's for damn sure. Food/Drink Pairing to Enjoy: Steak-tanic with one of Brad's lunchtime smoothies. "Splash!" Inspired Halloween Costume: Anything the gang wore during their Halloween episode last season would work (except for, of course, Dave's wildly outdated Austin Powers costume), but there's also Bear Max, Temple Grandin Dave, and Ellen Alex Who to Watch it With: Your group of whacky, multicultural, fast-talking, entertainment-loving pals. Or anyone who understands the power of a Vision Board. Who Not to Watch It With: Anyone with a deep-v-neck addiction. It might hit a little too close to home. If You Like This, You'll Love: Cougar Town, It's Always Sunny in Phildelphia, Parks and Recreation, Community, and — damn you conflicting DVR schedules! — New Girl. [Photo credit: ABC/Adam Taylor] Follow Aly on Twitter @AlySemigran More: First Look: The Best Happy Endings One-Liners and Abrevs—VIDEO Happy Endings: The Best and Worst From Season 2 Happy Endings Finale Recap: I, Dujardin! 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