Tim Surette

Senior Editor, Recommendations and Reviews

Tim is Senior Editor for TV Guide. Previously, he wrote for GameSpot, where he covered the launches of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Wii, and at TV.com, where he launched the editorial portion of the site during the Golden Age of Television and the beginning of Peak TV. His work has also appeared on CNET and in Wired.

Amy Poehler Details Past Cocaine and Ecstasy Use in Her New Memoir

In Amy Poehler's upcoming memoir, perhaps too appropriately titled Yes Please, the comedienne opensup about experimenting with drugs in her 20s while working as an improv comedian, according toexcerpts obtained by the British newspaper The Mirror. 

Tue, Oct 14, 2014

Amy Poehler Details Past Cocaine and Ecstasy Use in Her New Memoir

Will Downton Abbey End After Season 6?

Someone give PBS a hug. The network is in danger of losing its biggest show, British import Downton Abbey, sooner than it would like if rumors out of the UK are true. The show's creator Julian Fellowes might leave his series following the yet-to-be-announced sixth season, The Radio Times reports.

Tue, Oct 14, 2014

CBS Cancels Unforgettable for the Second Time

While the new shows of the fall season anxiously look over their shoulders in anticipation of cancellation, one veteran summer show was given a pink slip. CBS' Unforgettable is now just a memory. It's been canceled after three seasons, Variety reports.

Sat, Oct 11, 2014

CBS Cancels Unforgettable for the Second Time

Will Uncle Buck Be the Next Series to Be Scrapped in Development?

ABC's Uncle Buck adaptation was only announced a few days ago, and it's already in danger of getting scrapped. The families of the late John Hughes, who directed the original 1989 film, and late star John Candy, who played the titular character, have both expressed disapproval with the television adaptation in a statement released to Deadline.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Will Uncle Buck Be the Next Series to Be Scrapped in Development?

VIDEO: NBC's New Comedy Marry Me Stages an Elaborate, Real-Life Marriage Proposal

Some of us just get on a knee and ask our girlfriends to marry us like normal people. Other people take advantage of a new television show about being engaged to stage a ridiculously elaborate marriage proposal for all the world to see. Show-offs.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

VIDEO: NBC's New Comedy Marry Me Stages an Elaborate, Real-Life Marriage Proposal

Luke Wilson to Play Commissioner Roger Goodell in NFL Movie

Actor Luke Wilson is getting ready to suit up as one of the most maligned men in America. The Royal Tenenbaums actor is in talks to play NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in an upcoming untitled NFL movie, The Wrap reports.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Luke Wilson to Play Commissioner Roger Goodell in NFL Movie

Amanda Bynes Placed in Psychiatric Hold After She Accused Dad of Molestation

The sad story of Amanda Bynes continued Friday as the former Nickelodeon star was placed in an involuntary psychiatric hold by her parents, TMZ reports. Bynes apparently thought a car service was sent to pick her up and take her to a hotel to meet her parents, but was instead greeted by her lawyer and some doctors who took her to a Pasadena hospital. She will be held for a minimum of 72 hours.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Amanda Bynes Placed in Psychiatric Hold After She Accused Dad of Molestation

How Long Is Michael Phelps Suspended From USA Swimming After His Second DUI?

Olympic swimming god Michael Phelps won't be hitting the pool as a professional anytime soon. Following his second arrest for DUI, Phelps has been suspended by USA Swimming and booted from the 2015 World Championships for violating the organization's Code of Conduct.

Tue, Oct 7, 2014

How Long Is Michael Phelps Suspended From USA Swimming After His Second DUI?

VIDEO: Teresa Giudice Opens Up About Prison Sentence

When Teresa Giudice learned that she would be spending 15 months in prison for fraud, she was so nervous she couldn't even open her hands. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star has spoken publicly for the first time since her sentencing and reveals that she was shocked at what the judge handed down.

Mon, Oct 6, 2014

VIDEO: Teresa Giudice Opens Up About Prison Sentence

Gerard Depardieu Reveals He Was Once a Child Prostitute

Green Card star Gerard Depardieu made a shocking admission in his new autobiography It Happened Like That (Ca C'est Fait Comme Ca), Vulture reports. In it, Depardieu says he fell into child prostitution beginning at the age of 10.

Mon, Oct 6, 2014

Gerard Depardieu Reveals He Was Once a Child Prostitute

See Rob Lowe As You've Never Seen Him Before in These New DirecTV Ads

When most people think of Rob Lowe, words like "ugly" and "creepy" don't really come to mind. But that's exactly what DirecTV wants you to think in this new ad campaign starring the former Parks and Recreation star.

Tue, Sep 23, 2014

See Rob Lowe As You've Never Seen Him Before in These New DirecTV Ads

Want to See Some Zombies Explode? Watch the New The Walking Dead Trailer

Non-spoiler alert! There will be zombies in the fifth season of The Walking Dead. But you'll find that out soon enough when you watch this Season 5 teaser trailer AMC releasedTuesday.

Tue, Sep 23, 2014

Want to See Some Zombies Explode? Watch the New The Walking Dead Trailer

Will E!'s Fashion Police Continue After Joan Rivers' Death?

Joan Rivers might be at the gates of heaven asking new entrants what they're wearing, but here on Earth, the show must go on.

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Will E!'s Fashion Police Continue After Joan Rivers' Death?

Roger Goodell Won't Resign From NFL, But Promises Conduct Policy Changes

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke publicly for the first time since Sept. 10 about the NFL's handling of the recent rash of domestic abuse cases in a press conference Friday afternoon and though he accepted the blame for the NFL "doing wrong," he isn't resigning from his position despite pressure from others to do so.

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Roger Goodell Won't Resign From NFL, But Promises Conduct Policy Changes

Want to Take Home a Prop from How I Met Your Mother? You Can!

When How I Met Your Mother ended its run after nine seasons, creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas found themselves left with roomfuls of the comedy's inanimate actors: the many props used as sight gags and personal touches on set. And when a show calls it quits, its actors are notorious for raiding the closets and taking home the mementos from set they want the most. So which How I Met Your Mother actors ran off with what? 

Wed, Sep 17, 2014

Want to Take Home a Prop from How I Met Your Mother? You Can!

John Travolta Addresses Gay Allegations in Rare Interview

John Travolta commented on the years-old allegations that he is gay in an interview with The Daily Beast published on Tuesday. The actor also addressed the pending lawsuit against him by Douglas Gotterba, a former employee of Travolta's who is suing for the right to write a book about his alleged romantic relationship with the Pulp Fiction star.

Wed, Sep 17, 2014

John Travolta Addresses Gay Allegations in Rare Interview

Jenny McCarthy Thinks She Knows Why She Was Fired From The View

When Jenny McCarthy was let go as co-host of ABC's The View in June along with Sherri Shepherd, the network never really said why it wanted to flip the table over and basically start from scratch. But McCarthy thinks she knows why she was fired.

Wed, Sep 17, 2014

Jenny McCarthy Thinks She Knows Why She Was Fired From The View

Why Is NBC Reviving the Critically Trashed Problem Child As a TV Series?

There are many movies from the 1990s that would make great television shows: Goodfellas, Se7en... heck, evenBoogie Nights comes to mind. Way, way, way down that list would be the 1990 critically maligned comedy Problem Child, a movie that most would want to forget they ever saw. No network in its right mind would ever want to bring that movie back, right?

Tue, Sep 16, 2014

Why Is NBC Reviving the Critically Trashed Problem Child As a TV Series?

A Revenge Switcheroo! Find Out Who's After Emily Now in the Season 4 Trailer

The revenger has become the revengee! After three seasons of watching Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) unleash the R-word in ABC's sudsy drama Revenge, it looks as though the tables will turn in Season 4. There will still be plenty of revenge served, but according to the new trailer, it won't be from Emily.

Tue, Sep 16, 2014

A Revenge Switcheroo! Find Out Who's After Emily Now in the Season 4 Trailer

Joan Rivers Will Appear Posthumously on the New Season of Celebrity Apprentice

The late Joan Rivers was known as quite the busy body. So it makes sense that even though the comedienne passed away on Sept. 4, fans haven't seen the last of her yet.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Joan Rivers Will Appear Posthumously on the New Season of Celebrity Apprentice

NFL Commissioner Tells CBS News He Never Saw Ray Rice Video Before It Was Leaked

The Ray Rice scandal that shook the world of sports and the public at large has not only damaged the reputation of the former Baltimore Ravens All-Pro running back, it has also raised questions of how the NFL handled the situation.Tomorrow, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will address the situation for the first time in an interview with Norah O'Donnell on CBS This Morning.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

NFL Commissioner Tells CBS News He Never Saw Ray Rice Video Before It Was Leaked

U2 Is Giving Its New Album Away For Free on iTunes

Where the streets have no name? More like where the album has no price! Apologies for that bad intro, but it comes with good news. Irish rockers U2 are giving their new album Songs of Innocence away for free. Yes, for free!

Tue, Sep 9, 2014

U2 Is Giving Its New Album Away For Free on iTunes