'Nightline' digs into soaps and finds: They've still got a pulse (yes!)

But, good news, soap fans: Thats not true! At least, right this moment, according toNightline. TheAll My Childrenproducer praised such advertiser-integration tactics, saying they validate and authenticate our fictitious Pine Valley. I go for the escape. But soaps are already so low-budget, I dont think anyone minds these tweaks too much. (Sure, I miss Deidre, but she had a good run.) Hell, I welcome the changes, as long as they keep most of my stories in tact....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Michelle Miller

'Nurse Jackie' recap: 'Coop Out'

Jackie finds an ally in the new ER doctor and hatches a new, devious plan. From the minute Dr. Prince, who has already secured a spot on my top TV doctors of all time list. Credit: David M. Russell/SHOWTIME (What, you dont have one?) But with the scrubbing in of the nonchalant Dr. In fact, its the thing that finally makes Coop cut her loose for good. Despicable, and Im not just talking about his accent that totally sounds fake....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Stephen Taylor

'Once Upon a Time' actor Raphael Sbarge talks Jiminy Cricket

I get involved in that with him as his therapist. Archie is for Henry, who has no dad sort of a surrogate father figure. So we sort of go on these parallel journeys. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC Youll have to see how it affects you, but it knocked me out. Frankly, it made me weep because what they came up with is so lovely and magical and delightful. Theres something about what our writers wrote, which is essentially that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Tracy Shields

'Once Upon a Time,' 'Castle,' 'Leverage,' 'How I Met Your Mother': Spoiler Room

(God, Im such a ridiculous sappy human!) Okay, lets get down to business. Here are this weeks goodies. Credit: Jeffrey Neira/CBS Thanks to all who submitted questions. Heres the info: spoilerroom@ew.com or @EWSandraG on Twitter. There will be more chances to do so very soon! Lewis Jacobs/NBC ONCE UPON A TIME: BIG BATTLE ON THE HORIZON? Jiminy Cricket would NOT do that, a few of you wrote. Well, I agree....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Patricia Fuentes

'One Tree Hill': TV's craziest show?

He killed Lucas Uncle Keith! I said I was onto something and I was right! the woman asks the dastardly villain. Credit: PHOTOGRAPH BY DONALD McPHERSON He tells her to wait in the car, then backhands the dame across the face for good measure. But then again,One Tree Hillis definitely not just any TV show. attitude that pervades The CWs unlikely survivor, now in its sixth season. Its a blessing not to be under the microscope, says Murray....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Tonya Johnson

'One Tree Hill's' Kate Voegele on her new album, her dual identity, and the season finale

And yet… Its simpler than it sounds, the 22-year-old insists. I play Mia on the show. We make the same records. Credit: Brian Bowen Smith So why not just play Kate Voegele then? It seemed like the best way to do it, she says. And that experience has intertwined her second album with the show in ways she never dreamed of. They really look out for me and verify fans know whats going on, she says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Valerie Booth

'Osbournes: Reloaded' gets (sorta) censored

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Fair enough, dude. Viewers who tune in tonight will see aSimpsonsrerun instead. Now, I first learned of this little controversy fromaRolling Stonewriteupthat misleadingly called it a First Amendment Battle. It is most certainly nothing of the kind. So WPGX is well within its constitutional rights if it chooses not to show the Osbournes new series. But does that mean theyre making the right call?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · John Davis

'Outlander' producer explains why the tar and feathering scene was necessary

What in tarnation wasthat? ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The tar and feathering scene was intense. It was horrific when we were going through these. Credit: Aimee Spinks/Starz What can we do? Will it look right? What will the audience reaction be? Aimee Spinks/Starz Do you reallywantto look at something like that? We questioned all these things and we dont want to be gratuitous, but it also has to play. And whats happening on screen has to affect the characters, not the audience....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Stephanie Terrell

'Parks and Recreation' season finale: Three helpful suggestions for next season

Hey, Greg Daniels and Mike Schur: just keep guest star Chris Pratt onParks and Recreation. His listing of all the band names hes gone through was pure genius. Some favorites: Department of Homeland Obscurity. Everything Rhymes with Orange. (They shouldtotallychange it back to Department of Homeland Obscurity.) The music, described as Matchbox Twenty meets The Fray, was awesomely awful. A lot of people I know gave up onParksafter the first episode....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Matthew Miller

'Parks and Recreation': Do we like it yet?

The moment I lost it? And thats the great thing about Indians back then: They used every part of the pioneer. The tentative delivery from Poehler was perfect shes made Leslie a fully-realized character instead of a caricature. Now five episodes in,Parksfeels settled and focused. Nearly every character had a great moment in The Banquet. April the Intern calling Leslie sir. Rons affinity for bacon-wrapped shrimp. Toms coining of the phrase peacockin to stand out in bars....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Peter Henderson

'Parks and Recreation': Thursday nights aren't the same without it

Its not that theres a shortage of good programming on Thursdays. Still, I really cant get over how much I missParks and Recreation. We left off last season with some major burning questions. For example: What will become of the cash-strapped Pawnee government? How will Tom react to Wendy and Rons rekindling? Will April put up the good fight for Andy? And exactly what would a bacon-covered turkey leg (aka: the Swanson) taste like?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Jacqueline Davis

'Party Down': Snap Judgment

First, the show was a parade of much-beloved faces. fromFreaks and Geeks(whose real name is Martin Starr, by the way). Its an impressive collection of comedic talent, to be sure. addCredit(Colleen E. Hayes/Starz) Second, it was funny! Therest of the troupe is made up of struggling actors just looking for apaycheck. While not exactly a novel premise,Party Downshowedpromise. It also has roomto utilize Lynch more efficiently. If youve seen her in, well,anything, youd know shes aces at playing crazy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · David Moore

'Person of Interest' shocker: Taraji P. Henson on Carter's [SPOILER]

[SPOILER ALERT:Stop reading if you havent watched Tuesdays jaw-dropping, game-changing episode ofPerson of Interest!] How are you feeling,Person of Interestfans!? Have you picked yourself up off the floor yet after the last moments of Tuesdays episode? Credit: John Paul Filo/CBS (Also, check out our interview with the shows producers!) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When did you first learn that Carter would die? TARAJI P. HENSON:I always knew that we would have a beginning, a middle and an end....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Danielle Noble