CBS
Whenever CBS unveils a new fall schedule, it's like watching an impressive round of chess, as powerful pieces (of programming) are moved strategically around the board (the prime-time line-up), operating from a position of strength to shore up weak spots and holes on the schedule, proving that an aggressive offense is a great defense against stagnation and decline.
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Michal Urie
Ugly Betty's Michael Urie is returning to television in the CBS pilot Partners.
The comedy pilot tells the personal story of two lifelong friends and business partners...
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Bryant Batt and Michael Urie
Mad Men star Bryan Batt sympathizes with the fans of Ugly Betty who are already mourning the loss of the show.
Exclusive: Mad Men's Bryan Batt to guest-star on Ugly Betty
"I had such a wonderful time working on the show," Batt tells TVGuide.com. "It's such a shame the show's been canceled because they've created this unique world and it's unlike any other thing that's out there. Like Mad Men, it became its own special creation and people really got into it."
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Ugly Betty - Michael Urie
ABC's Ugly Betty is concluding its four-year run this season, and Michael Urie, who plays Marc St. James, knows exactly how he'd like the series to end.
Ugly Betty to end this season
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Bryan Batt
Those still mourning the firing of Mad Men's Salvatore Romano, chin up: Bryan Batt will guest-star on Ugly Betty, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.
Mad Men: What's next for Sal?
Batt will play Spencer Cannon, a handsome soap opera actor in his mid-40s who Amanda (Becki Newton) tries to set up with Marc (Michael Urie). Batt is the second...
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Michael Urie
Michael Urie loves Marc St. James, the dressed-to-kill mean guy he plays on Ugly Betty. This season, though, Urie says that Marc's evil ways are somewhat justified. In the Season 3 finale, Marc lost a coveted editor's position to Betty, and while he still worships Wilhelmina, he's no longer enthralled with being her assistant. TVGuide.com spoke with Urie about how Marc copes with his disappointments, when he'll figure out Willy's dark secret and who plays his hookup in the Bahamas episode. (Hint: It's not Shakira.)
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Ellen Pompeo, Paula Abdul
We're kicking off a new regular feature on TVGuide.com, bringing you the best, funniest and most comment-worthy tweets from entertainment insiders.
We'll bring you the latest insights on your favorite shows, updates on the stars you love, and the occasional random thought — whatever people are tweeting about. We're also looking for your suggestions, so send in any submissions for the best tweets by 4/3c each day to @tvguide with the hash tag #tvgtoptweets.
Let's take a look at who tops our list today...
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In this TCA red-carpet video, Michael Urie and Becki Netwon discuss how the Ugly Betty production's move to New York City will be felt (or perhaps even smelled) on screen. Plus: The BFFs share their musical ode to guest star La Lohan.
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The official start of summer may not be until June 21, but as far as we're concerned, as soon as the Memorial Day BBQs pass, it's officially beach season. So what are your favorite celebs planning on doing during the sunny season? By the sounds of it, many are taking fun trips around the world while others will be canoodling with significant others. And for the less fortunate of the bunch, lots of A-Listers will be working long hours on new projects. Somehow, we still don't pity them.
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His Texas roots and career beginnings as a broke thespian in New York have molded Michael Urie, the deliciously devious assistant Marc St. James on Ugly Betty (Thursdays, 8 pm/ET on ABC), into a down-to-earth guy off stage. TV Guide caught up with the actor as he adjusts to fame and fortune — by modestly, and finally, upgrading his pullout couch.TV Guide: What do you and your character, Marc St. James, have in common? Michael Urie: I love my job and he loves his job. But I'm not fashionable or mean. Marc and Amanda are pretty much Michael and Becki [Newton] — we're goofy like that...read more
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