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Scrubs' Return: What's the Prognosis?

When Zach Braff and the gang grab their clipboards and return to their shifts at Sacred Heart Hospital for Scrubs' fifth season premiere on Jan. 3, fans will certainly have a lot to look forward to. Not only will the NBC comedy deliver a double dose of new episodes each Tuesday at 9 pm/ET, and not only will Arrested Development's Jason Bateman put in an appearance — leaving Braff's J.D. tangled in a bunch of feathers! — but prepare for the crew to pay their respects to the yellow brick road in a Wizard of Oz-themed 100th episode, airing later in the month. With its return, Scrubs will settle in to NBC's Tuesday-night lineup at a time when most of their prime-time counterparts are well into their

Tue, Dec 27, 2005

Scrubs' Return: What's the Prognosis?

When Zach Braff and the gang grab their clipboards and return to their shifts at Sacred Heart Hospital for Scrubs' fifth season premiere on Jan. 3, fans will certainly have a lot to look forward to. Not only will the NBC comedy deliver a double-dose of new episodes each Tuesday at 9 pm/ET, and not only will Arrested Development's Jason Bateman put in an appearance — leaving Braff's J.D. tangled in a bunch of feathers! — but prepare for the crew to pay their respects to the yellow brick road in a Wizard of Oz-themed 100th episode, airing later in the month. With its return, Scrubs will settle in to NBC's Tuesday-night lineup at a time when most of their primetime counterparts are well into their

Mon, Dec 26, 2005

This Autumn, O.C.'s Taylor Is Trouble!

Brought in to stir things up for those kids on The O.C., bad girl Taylor Townsend left Summer and Marissa shaking in their Chanel after scheming to take the reins as the school's social chair and keeping a secret romance with Dean Hess under wraps. For Autumn Reeser, that type of Mean Girls drama was just the challenge she was looking for when she joined the Fox series (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET). Speaking with TVGuide.com, Newport's new girl shared some scoop on the new season, recalling her very first acting gig and offering up a fun plot twist she hopes O.C. writers will consider. TVGuide.com: As much as I love Summer and Marissa, it's so great to see Taylor shaking things up in Newport!Autumn Reeser: [Laughs] I've been told that a lot, actually. I really expected that people wouldn't like her. I got worried at one point that

Thu, Nov 3, 2005

Martha Beans Boston Apprentice Wannabe

Martha thought she made too many darn excuses and just "wasn't effective," but Dawn Silvia certainly believes otherwise. The 33-year-old Boston PR consultant was given the boot in last week's The Apprentice: Martha Stewart conference room showdown, when the domestic diva chose her over Bethenny and former Primarius-player-turned-Matchstick project manager Leslie. Dawn gave TVGuide.com a call — as she kicked back in the Westin's new suite inspired by her team's design — to offer her take on those mysteriously missing couches, who's really to blame for her demise and how she thinks she'd fare in The Donald's boardroom. TVGuide.com: What were your first thoughts when Martha announced the team shake-up?Dawn Silva: My first thought was that

Wed, Oct 19, 2005

Good News for George Clooney Fans

Usually, when George Clooney is on a television news program, he's often touting his latest role or offering an opinion on recent Hollywood happenings. For his latest directorial effort, however, Clooney decided to take viewers behind the scenes to witness the nitty-gritty days of '50s journalism in Good Night, and Good Luck, set for release Oct. 7. Along with producing partner Grant Heslov, Clooney cowrote Good Night, and Good Luck to pay homage to the news business he came to know during childhood as the son of newsman Nick Clooney, who continues to write a thrice-weekly column for The Cincinnati Post. Framing the black-and-white feature is the famed struggle between CBS broadcaster Edward R. Murrow and Wisconsin Senator Joseph McC

Thu, Oct 6, 2005

No Panty Raids for Tommy Lee

He has traveled the world many times over with a hugely popular rock band, been romantically linked to both Pamela Anderson (now his ex-wife) and Heather Locklear and had his first book climb the charts of the venerable New York Times best-seller list. There is one thing, however, that Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee has longed to do yet has never done: go to college. To satisfy his urge to attend an institute of higher learning, Lee spent one semester at the University of Nebraska, and NBC captured all the mayhem for Tommy Lee Goes To College, premiering Aug. 16 at 9pm/ET. Viewers follow Lee's journey back to the classroom, complete with seemingly typical extracurricul

Mon, Aug 15, 2005

Barbershop Babe Holds Her Own

Showtime's new single-camera comedy, Barbershop (premiering Sunday at 10 pm/ET), picks up right where its film predecessors left off and enjoys a cable-friendly splash of edgier, faster-paced humor. Among the ensemble cast is newcomer Toni Trucks, who talked to TVGuide.com about inheriting rap star Eve's role as a girl in Barbershop's man's world. TVGuide.com: Is it true that you hadn't seen the Barbershop films prior to accepting the role?Toni Trucks: I hadn't seen the films before my initial audition, then once I did that, I figured I should see the movies. But we were encouraged to reinvent the characters. [Director] John [Ridley] was very clear that we should bring ourselves to the table.  TVGuide.com: Were you familiar with Eve's acting work, if not

Fri, Aug 12, 2005

O.C. Star Likes Being Unlikable

He captures the hearts of The O.C.'s faithful as Ryan Atwood, but Ben McKenzie wants the rest of America to know that he's not just that guy on Fox's popular teen drama. In fact, when fans hit theaters (in select cities) this weekend to check out his feature-film debut, Junebug, they'll be surprised to learn that their beloved boy-next-door is nowhere to be found. It may be difficult, McKenzie reasons, even to recognize him at first glance. The Texas native went back to his roots to play Johnny, a young man who struggles to make do while still living under his parents' roof with his pregnant wife and the rest of his "difficult" family. McKenzie acknowledges that his character isn't very likable, but says he could relate to Johnny nonetheless. "I've heard a couple of comments about [Johnny], people sayin

Thu, Aug 4, 2005