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Maury Chaykin Dead at 61 July 28, 2010 | Comment on this article

Canadian actor Maury Chaykin lived to see 61, but just barely. He passed away on his birthday in Toronto. He was an accomplished actor with over 150 credits in his career, which spanned television and movies. American audiences would probably be most familiar with his work in such films as Dances... Read More

Sarah Conner is Chuck's Mom

July 25, 2010 For months now, there has been speculation regarding who will be cast as the title character’s mother on NBC’s spy caper “Chuck.” Several sci fi friendly names have been thrown out, presumably because they needed someone beautiful who can kick butt. Well, that prescription has certainly been... Read More

Joe Jonas scores TV guest spot

July 12, 2010 Ladies, prepare your DVRs. Teen dream Joe Jonas has landed a guest appearance on TV Land’s Hot in Cleveland, EW.com reports. EW’s Andy Patrick says the middle Jonas will appear in August as Valerie Bertinelli’s character’s college-aged son. Might this be an early bid at an acting career for the aging pop... Read More

DVD Review: 'Psych' Season 4

July 12, 2010 USA Network has kept its tongue firmly planted in its cheek the past decade with a slew of crime shows that don’t take themselves too seriously. The trend started with “Monk” in 2002 and has continued with other gut-busters including “Burn Notice” and “Psych,” which sees its fourth season coming to... Read More

DVD Review: 'Warehouse 13: Season One'

July 09, 2010 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman Can it be a coincidence that the network formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel changed its moniker to the inane Syfy the same day “Warehouse 13″ premiered? I think not. “Warehouse 13,” which rivals its channel’s name for inanity, steals its premise... Read More

'Glee,' 'Mad Men,' 'The Pacific' score big with Emmy nominations

July 08, 2010 “Glee” led in nominations for comedy series with 19, “Mad Men” led in nominations for drama series with 17 and HBO’s World War II miniseries “The Pacific” led all nominees with 24 nods as the nominations for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning. Read More

Kristin Chenoweth snags Emmy nomination for 'Glee'

July 08, 2010 Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth was nominated for her third Primetime Emmy Award Thursday morning for her guest starring role on “Glee.” She played former glee club member April Rhodes in two episodes on the FOX show, which led all comedy series with 19 nominations. Read More

Michael Scott wishes to resign as The Office boss

June 28, 2010 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

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

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