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Michael Scott wishes to resign as The Office boss June 28, 2010 | Comment on this article

This weekend, Steve Carell reaffirmed his desire to fulfill his NBC contract for one final season as his best-loved character, The Office‘s semi-lovable idiot boss, Michael Scott. In memoriam, I’ve compiled my five personal favorite Michael Scott lines from the show’s hilarious six-year run. Read More

BAM Column: Gigi Garner, daughter of James Garner, seeking funds to make movie in Oklahoma

June 25, 2010 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. James Garner’s daughter seeking funds to make a movie in Oklahoma Gigi Garner values her dad’s ties to his home state and seeks to create her own Oklahoma connection Gigi Garner wasn’t born in Oklahoma, nor has she ever lived here, but she feels an... Read More

New releases for June 22, 2010: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, "Promises, Promises," Janet Evanovich

June 22, 2010 Tulsa experimental jazz group Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey releases its new album, “Stay Gold,” today on Kinnara Records. Oklahoma music fans also will be interested in the new Broadway cast recording of “Promises, Promises,” the musical co-starring Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth. Read More

All-American Rejects' Tyson Ritter appearing on Larry King's Gulf Coast telethon tonight on CNN

June 21, 2010 Stillwater native Tyson Ritter, frontman of pop/rock band the All-American Rejects, will appear on “Larry King Live” tonight as part of a special two-hour telethon “Disaster in the Gulf: How You Can Help.” The show will air from 7 to 9 tonight on CNN. Read More

Final episodes of "Saving Grace" air at 8 and 9 tonight on TNT

June 21, 2010 The Oklahoma City-set spiritual/cop drama “Saving Grace” will end its four-season run with back-to-back episodes at 8 and 9 tonight on TNT. The final season ends with nine episodes. TNT had wanted a full-season order, but Fox Television Studios, which owns the show, declined for budgetary reasons, reports my... Read More

Monday Catchy Quote No. 120 June 21, 2010 A catchy quote from a movie, TV show or other source to brighten the beginning of your week: The Brain: Pinky, are you pondering what I’m pondering? Pinky: I think so Brain, but Zero Mostel times anything will still give you Zero Mostel. Read More

"Saving Grace" finale airing Monday night on TNT

June 20, 2010 After four seasons on TNT, the often-controversial spiritual/cop drama “Saving Grace” will make its series finale Monday night. Created, produced and written by Oklahoma native Nancy Miller, the show centers around Oklahoma City police detective Grace Hanadarko, played by Academy Award winner Holly Hunter. Read More

"Glee" might be a good fit for Carrie Underwood

June 18, 2010 AOL’s JSYK.com (Just So You Know) has mused about the possibilities of Checotah native Carrie Underwood making a suitable guest addition to the cast of Fox’s hit TV show “Glee.” Because of the popularity of the “Glee” tribute episodes, Underwood might be a good fit for the show. Read More

Bret Michaels to perform with Miley Cyrus Friday on "Good Morning America"

June 17, 2010 Rocker Bret Michaels, who seems to be recovering well from his recent health problems, will take a quick detour from his hectic touring schedule with Lynyrd Skynyrd Friday when he performs with teen sensation Miley Cyrus on “Good Morning America.” “GMA” airs from 7 to 9 a.m. Read More

Reba McEntire's "If I Were a Boy," 8 other videos to debut Friday on CMT

June 17, 2010 Nine music videos, including the mini-movie to Oklahoma native Reba McEntire’s cover of Beyonce’s “If I Were a Boy,” will debut on CMT, CMT.com and CMT Pure Friday-Sunday. According to CMT.com, the featured videos will include introductions by the artists and will be the only videos aired throughout the... Read More

Video: First "Smurfs" teaser trailer released June 17, 2010 Do we really need to a movie version of what very well could be the lamest cartoon to come out of the 1980s? Apparently, Columbia Pictures thinks we not only need to see a big-screen adaptation of “The Smurfs,” we need to see it in 3-D. Read More

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Hanson plays on "Today" June 16, 2010 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Tulsa sibling trio Hanson appeared on the “Today” show Monday morning to perform “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’,” the soulful first single from their new album “Shout It Out,” which is getting rave reviews. Read More

New releases for June 15, 2010: Tulsa-bound Tom Petty and Lewis Black release new CDs

June 15, 2010 Florida rockers Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released today their first album in eight years, “Mojo.” The release coincided with the BOK Center’s confirmation of ticket prices for the Tulsa venue’s Sept. 23 second anniversary show, which will feature Petty & Co. Read More

Nickelodeon's Storytime Live! to bring Dora, Wonder Pets, Kai-lan to Oklahoma City Sept. 21

June 15, 2010 The beloved children’s TV characters from “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “The Wonder Pets!” and “Ni Hao, Kai-Lan” will be visiting Oklahoma City in fall. Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are bringing the new stage production “Storytime Live!” to Oklahoma City’s Civic... Read More

Photo gallery: CMA Music Fest sets attendance record; Oklahoma stars light up Nashville event

June 15, 2010 The CMA Music Festival hit an all-time record in 2010, selling out each night at LP Field, the venue for the nightly star-packed concerts, sending a strong message that Music City is back in business after the floods that devastated Nashville in May. Read More

"Yo Gabba Gabba!" bringing first live tour to Tulsa Nov. 5

June 15, 2010 Children’s show “Yo Gabba Gabba!” is bringing its first live tour to Tulsa’s BOK Center, the venue has announced. “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party In My City” will sing and dance into the BOK Center Nov. 5. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Read More

Watch: 'Reba' performs at CMT Music Awards June 15, 2010 I’m sorry to perpetuate this ridiculous “Saturday Night Live” farce, but seeing the guy from “Kenan and Kel” in a green dress and bright-orange wig is just too funny. More CMT Shows More CMT Videos –Carney Read More

Rascal Flatts to play this morning on "Today" show

June 11, 2010 Country band Rascal Flatts, which includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher, is in New York City this morning to perform on the “Today” show’s “Summer Concert Series” on NBC. The vocal trio will perform its current single “Unstoppable” as well as a few hits. Read More

Blu-ray review: 'Supernatural: The Complete First Season'

June 11, 2010 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman There’s a tenuous balance between teen-friendly shenanigans and gory thrills in “Supernatural.” The hourlong drama, which will premiere its sixth season on CW in fall, began its life on the dying WB network in 2005. Read More

Video: Rascal Flatts on the "Today" show June 11, 2010 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Country band Rascal Flatts, which includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher, was in New York this morning performing on the “Today” show. The trio didn’t have much time for sight-seeing: The group will sign autographs for fans at the... Read More

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