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Exclusive: Jennifer Esposito Heats Up Rescue Me

Is Rescue Me finally getting around to replacing Diane Farr at Engine 62? It would appear so, based on a tip I just received that Jennifer Esposito — aka Mrs. Bradley Cooper — is joining the cast as a volunteer firefighter and a potential love interest for Denis Leary's Tommy. According to my RM insider, we'll discover in the Season 4 premiere (slated for June) that the two share a very surprising connection that may or may not date back to last season's fiery cliff-hanger. Speaking of Rescue Me, remind me to share with you in this week's AA the new piece of prattle I stumbled upon concerning the (Spoiler alert) big death coming early in the season. 'Cause with all I got going on this week (read: Scrubs!), I will forget.

Mon, Feb 5, 2007

Emily VanCamp on Losing Everwood, Gaining Brothers & Sisters

Indulge me while I do something completely out of character: Toot my own horn. As you know, back in August I publicly pressured Brothers & Sisters executive producer Greg Berlanti to cast his former Everwood ingenue Emily VanCamp in the pivotal role of Rebecca, the 20-year-old byproduct of Holly's affair with Nora's late hubby, William. Jump ahead five months and guess who was just tapped to play Rebecca? That's right  Emily freakin' VanCamp! "The truth is, you do deserve some credit," Berlanti concedes. "The candlelight vigil you've had for her in this role really made a difference." Of course, it'd be disingenuous for me to not point out that VanCamp  who makes her debut on Feb. 18  also had the support of some other influential players, namely Berlanti, fellow executive producer Ken Olin, and VanCamp's TV mom, Patricia Wettig. "Patty is over the moon," declares Olin of his real-life wife and colleague. "She loves her." So how's the woman at the center of thi...

Sat, Feb 3, 2007

Exclusive: Adam Sandler Visits Queens

All you King of Queens fans complaining that I never talk about your favorite show, quit your bitchin' 'cause I've got some scoop! A little birdie with ties to the soon-to-conclude sitcom tells me that Adam Sandler taped a guest appearance last night for an episode slated to air in April. The erstwhile Billy Madison plays a goofy high-school chum of Kevin James'. The two reconnect at their class reunion, but there's a twist: Sandler's character, the ex-class clown, is now the school's vice principal!How'd producers pull off such a casting coup? Reps for the show declined to comment, but it's a safe bet that Sandler did it as a favor to James, his costar in the upcoming gay-buddy comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Just a hunch.Queens, meanwhile, returns to CBS' sked Apr. 9 with the first of the series' seven final episodes. Quick sidebar: I caught an episode of Queens on a recent American Airlines flight, and, I must say, it was really funny. Granted, that was after three gl...

Fri, Feb 2, 2007

Exclusive: Friday Night Lights Signs Melrose Alum

In what amounts to another big score for Friday Night Lights' resident man-whore, Melrose Place alum Brooke Langton is joining the cast as a love interest for Riggins (Taylor Kitsch), sources confirm. Langton's character — a single mom who moves in next door to Riggins — first shows up at the end of sweeps. The little cradle robber's on board for at least four episodes. Speaking of FNL, there's a new episode on tonight. To the uninitiated, please watch.... And spread the word. I really need this show to come back next season. My health and well-being depend on it.

Thu, Feb 1, 2007

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Question: I've had a really rough week. Can you give me some Brothers & Sisters scoop?Answer: Here's another scoopbit courtesy of Greg Berlanti: "In February sweeps, Tommy is going to decide to go into business with Holly, much to the consternation of his sister."

michael.ausiello

Exclusive: Jennifer Esposito Heats Up Rescue Me

Emily VanCamp on Losing Everwood, Gaining Brothers & Sisters

Exclusive: Adam Sandler Visits Queens

Exclusive: Friday Night Lights Signs Melrose Alum

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