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Marty's Back! Wayne Wilcox Talks about Being the Gilmore Girls Nice Guy

Wayne Wilcox is living his dream: acting on stage and on camera, and for all those Gilmore Girls fans, he's as surprised as you are about his return to the popular CW series (Tuesdays at 8 pm/ET). Introduced years ago as Rory's shy Yale classmate Marty, Wilcox is back to "heat" things up and make young Ms. Gilmore think twice. TVGuide.com caught the busy actor during some downtime to talk about Marty's return and the new play that he "had to do." Plus, you won't believe how he landed on Gilmore Girls in the first place! Read on for the goods. TVGuide.com: Are you ready for Thanksgiving?Wayne Wilcox: Yeah, I just cleaned my stove today, actually. TVGuide.com: Are you celebrating at your place?Wilcox: No, but I am making the turkey and a couple pies. TVGuide.com

Tue, Nov 21, 2006

Marty's Back! Wayne Wilcox Talks about Being the Gilmore Girls Nice Guy

Wonder Years' Danica McKellar Fights Crime as Inspector Mom

Best known for her sweet, endearing role as The Wonder Years' Winnie, Danica McKellar has come a long way from drive-ins and school dances. Playing a deep-digging journalist-turned-mom in Lifetime Movie Network's Inspector Mom (premiering Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 pm/ET), McKellar got a taste of motherhood while solving crimes — and she had a great time doing it. TVGuide.com asked the actress why she chose this project — you'll never guess who convinced her to go through with it! — and how "boot camp" made her a better actor. TVGuide.com: You're on set right now for Inspector Mom?Danica McKellar: Yeah, we're doing two TV-movies and 10

Fri, Nov 17, 2006

Wonder Years' Danica McKellar Fights Crime as Inspector Mom

Caroline Rhea's Anatomy Lesson Is a Real Stitch!

You may know her as TV's quirkiest witch or the host who weighs in on America's reality dieters, but stand-up queen Caroline Rhea says that signing on for Rhea's Anatomy (premiering tonight at 10 pm/ET) — part of Bravo's Funny Girls comedy-special lineup, which also includes Joan Rivers and Paula Poundstone — is doing what she loves the most. "[The stage] is the place I feel the most comfortable in the entire world. I have an unbearable desire to connect to people," she tells TVGuide.com. "I'm the kind of celebrity where fans eventually say to me, 'Um, I've got to go....' I'm way too chatty. Probably about 40 percent of my stage stuff is improvised." Don't expect any ghoulish surprises from the Sabrina, the Teenage Wi

Tue, Oct 31, 2006

Caroline Rhea's Anatomy Lesson Is a Real Stitch!

The O.C. Preview: How Marissa's Death Has Rocked Newport!

With Mischa Barton's Marissa gone, graduation over, and Kaitlin Cooper back in Newport for good, can The O.C. remain as juicy and scandalous as ever? You bet it can. With Marissa's death and everyone dealing with it in their own way, there's plenty of room for relationship turmoil, new story lines, and guest stars to stir the pot. When Season 4 premieres (Thursday, Nov. 2, at 9 pm/ET, on Fox; now streaming at MySpace.com), the twisted O.C. family is displaced and obviously changed five months after the season finale's fatal accident. With the very first glimpses of Ryan, it's hard not to think back to his Chino days, and with Summer starting her first semester at Brown University, things for the fake-tan-loving freshman have cl

Thu, Oct 26, 2006

The O.C. Preview: How Marissa's Death Has Rocked Newport!

Aaron Carter Takes You Inside the Crazy House of Carters

On E!'s new reality show House of Carters (Mondays at 9 pm/ET), there's usually a lot of drama, and with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter watching over his younger siblings — who haven't lived together in 10 years — there's bound to be some sticky situations. TVGuide.com grabbed a few minutes with Aaron Carter to talk about the show and his upcoming plans. Yet for someone who exhibits quite a bit of energy on camera, he kept quiet about mostly everything, with the exception of what it was like living with his big brother. TVGuide.com: What was your first reaction when you heard about House of Carters? Was Nick the one who ran the idea by you?Aaron Carter: It was something that Nick and I had been talking about for a while, actually. Initially that's why I moved out to L.A., and then we

Mon, Oct 23, 2006

Aaron Carter Takes You Inside the Crazy House of Carters

Erica's Reign of Tiara Continues on The Bachelor!

When The Bachelor: Rome's Erica was denied a rose last week, she packed up her tiaras in an emotional exit. Ah, but you have not seen the last of the the 23-year-old Houston socialite, who will return on tonight's episode (9 pm/ET, on ABC) to help Prince Lorenzo Borghese. TVGuide.com talked to Erica about why Lorenzo didn't keep her around, how she stirs up trouble and who she thinks should win the final rose. TVGuide.com: Why did you want to be on The Bachelor?Erica: It was actually my dad's idea. He saw an ad for it in a Houston newspaper and suggested it because he knew that I'd been having so much trouble with my dating life. We knew [Lorenzo] was a prince and I did my research on him. If it was, like, a football player, I don't think I would have done it.

Mon, Oct 23, 2006

Erica's Reign of Tiara Continues on The Bachelor!

Trading Spouses: A Sneak Peek at the "Best" Season Ever!

Having a new mom — or wife — for a week is unimaginable for most people. But for the families on Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy, it's an eye-opening learning experience that turns their worlds upside down with surprisingly positive results. The Season 3 premiere (tonight at 8 pm/ET, on Fox) opens with two families who find that their biggest differences lie in their religious beliefs. TVGuide.com talked with story producer Danielle King about choosing families, developing the new season and then letting the cameras roll.   TVGuide.com: Why did you choose these two families to premiere the new season?Danielle King: The "Martin/Shatz" episode contains the essence of what we try to do at Trading Spouses — bring down cultural barriers. We've got a Christian mom from Appalachia and an Orthodox Jewish mom [from Boston] whose worlds have never touched in the pa

Fri, Oct 20, 2006

Trading Spouses: A Sneak Peek at the "Best" Season Ever!

The Game's QB Says Series Has Touchdown Potential

Playing NFL quarterback Malik Wright on the CW's The Game (Mondays at 9:30 pm/ET) is not exactly such a terrible gig. But aside from suiting up and feeling like the real deal, Hosea Chanchez says there's a lot more to this new show. TVGuide.com got the inside scoop on his character's busy love life, the "likable" cast, and the freshman laffer's recent switch to Monday nights. TVGuide.com: How did you get involved in The Game?Hosea Chanchez: I had heard that Kelsey Grammer and Mara Brok Akil were doing a new series. I had read a couple of scripts and was even up for another show when I came across this pilot. I just felt that I wa

Mon, Oct 16, 2006

The Game's QB Says Series Has Touchdown Potential

Elliott (Hot)ness! Meet What About Brian's Own McSteamy

Much like Grey's Anatomy's McSteamy, Brennan Elliott is making strong, independent leading women weak in the knees. Having turned up on The 4400 this summer as Jacqueline McKenzie's new squeeze, he began a stint on Cold Case last night, and will also be playing the other man on ABC's What About Brian (Mondays at 10 pm/ET) starting sometime next month. TVGuide.com grabbed a few minutes with the small screen's busiest lover. TVGuide.com: So, you'll be playing T.K. on What About Brian. Tell us about him.Brennan Elliott: T.K. is a very, very wealthy, semi-retired 32-year-old guy who made a lot of money through his inves

Mon, Oct 16, 2006

Elliott (Hot)ness! Meet What About Brian's Own McSteamy

Inside What About Brian's Sexy Sophomore Season

When J.J. Abrams' What About Brian wrapped up its first season in May, relationships were beginning to get shaky — and Brian (Barry Watson) was still without one. Life gets even rockier for the single 34-year-old and his group of coupled-up friends when Season 2 premieres tonight at 10 pm/ET on ABC. TVGuide.com got the scoop on the drama ahead from Rick Gomez who plays Dave, Brian's business partner whose wife suggested they try an open marriage. Gee, looks like Brian's not the only one still figuring out love. TVGuide.com: In terms of Dave and Deena's (Amanda Detmer) relationship, what do you think of the who

Sat, Oct 7, 2006

Inside What About Brian's Sexy Sophomore Season

Bachelor Host Reveals Some Royal Secrets

When The Bachelor first premiered, America watched to see if true love could be found under such extraordinary circumstances. With a mix of successful and failed pairings in previous seasons, the show opens its ninth premiere (tonight at 9 pm/ET) with the ultimate fairy tale: An Italian prince searching for his soul mate while surrounded by Rome's romantic lights and an actual castle. No, we're not reading a storybook. TVGuide.com went to longtime Bachelor host Chris Harrison for the scoop on the show's latest changes and surprises. TVGuide.com: What was it like working on an edition where the bachelor, Lorenzo Borghese, is a prince?Chris Harrison: It was actually very cool, because not only was he a prince but we did the whole show in a castle that his family [has] owned for several hundred

Mon, Oct 2, 2006

Bachelor Host Reveals Some Royal Secrets

One Tree Hill: Your Season 4 Preview!

When One Tree Hill wrapped up its third season, it left its audience with a car crash, a river and many more cliff-hangers. Before diving into Season 4 (premiering tonight at 9 pm/ET, on the CW), TVGuide.com sought out the scoop from the series' creator, Mark Schwahn, who was tight-lipped about most of our burning questions, but who shed some light on where the show is headed and the new faces that will stir the pot. TVGuide.com: Are we finally going to see Lucas and Peyton together for good?Mark Schwahn: Maybe. Here's what I'll say about that: From the pilot, we designed a world where Peyton and Lucas were meant to be together, and we've never played that, so it's hard to know if that's true or not. They've been so close so many times, and I think it would be disingenuous to the show not to play that at some point. I feel like there's a lot of great drama there, and

Wed, Sep 27, 2006

Actress Reveals How 7th Heaven Was Saved

Fans of 7th Heaven have grown up with the Camdens over the past 10 years and settled into the comfort of their hectic household. But before audiences had time to move on from last May's series finale, the CW announced that the beloved family drama would, surprisingly, return this fall (premiering tonight at 8 pm/ET). Just as new story lines are about to unfold, TVGuide.com talked with Beverley Mitchell — who plays stubborn-but-honest Lucy — about the show reopening its doors, the past decade on set, and what's in store for this emotional 11th season.  TVGuide.com: How does it feel to be part of the longest-running drama on television?Beverley Mitchell: Oh, it's amazing. I'm so blessed, and it's such an honor to be a part of something that I can be proud of — and some

Sat, Sep 23, 2006

Actress Reveals How 7th Heaven Was Saved

Nanny 911's Stella Takes Control

Temper tantrums and selfish siblings won't keep the nannies on Fox's Nanny 911 away. In fact, the more screaming children, the better — for entertainment value, that is. With the third season upon us (premiering Friday, Sept. 8, at 8 pm/ET), TVGuide.com sought an inside look at the rules and tools of these parenting experts. Here, Nanny Stella reveals how this season will be different, and shares her top piece of advice for every family having trouble at home.    TVGuide.com: How did you get started being a nanny?Stella: I'd always been interested in being a nanny, but it wasn't something I was encouraged to do at school. I would always read about it, and I was involved with kids, but I didn't actually do it until I came to the States 17 years ago. I worked for a family here, and then I went back to school because I decided being a nanny r

Fri, Sep 8, 2006

Celebrity Duets: An Inside Look

You've seen them dance. You've seen them lose weight. You've even seen them ice-skate. Now it's time for celebrities to grab a mike and start singing. The contestants on Fox's Celebrity Duets will have a little help from well-known recording artists such as Clint Black, Macy Gray and Chaka Khan, so we're hoping the audience will be spared the torture of another William Hung. But with Simon Cowell wearing the executive-producer hat, anything is possible. The show (premiering Aug. 29) is hosted by Wayne Brady and features eight celebrity "nonsingers" — wrestling champion Chris Jericho, actress Lea Thompson, Queer Eye lifestyle expert Jai Rodriguez, Xena's Lucy Lawless, actor Cheech Marin, Olympian gymnast Carly Patterson, Fresh Prince's Alfonso Ribeiro and comedian Hal Sparks. The warbling wannabes will be competing for $100,000, to be donated to the

Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Sitcom Star Brings Class to WTC Role

In town to promote Oliver Stone's World Trade Center and the new CBS sitcom The Class, Jon Bernthal gave TVGuide.com an inside look at doing a movie about the city's darkest day, living at home with "mom" and planning his ultimate dream. TVGuide.com: What was it like to be part of World Trade Center?Bernthal: It was really an honor, and different from any other acting job. Normally when you get a script and you meet with the director, you work together to create somebody, but this was really going the other way. It was a

Thu, Aug 10, 2006