Some of the best known actors and actresses start out on the small screen and the folks of “Friends” are no exception. As you know, we love trivia here, so sit back, cue up some old Friends episodes on your www.direct.tv OnDemand and get ready to ace this quiz…
Q: What was the name of Ross’ monkey?
A: Marcel
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Choosing the best HDTV for you depends on a variety of factors. What will you be watching on the television? Do you play video games? Where will the television be located? Taking these factors into consideration will get you the best possible television for your needs.
If you do a lot of gaming on your television, you don’t want a television with slow frame rates. Video game action can get intense and you will need a television that can keep up.Is this new to you? Catch up here Plasma televisions have (more…)
Certain television show creators, have left a lasting impact upon audiences across the nation. Beloved shows are derived from brilliant minds; allowing imagination, humor, suspense, and imagery to flood television sets. Although one may enjoy a certain television series, often the mastermind creator is not known. Three of the most successful television creators have created the most beloved series. The creators J.J Abrams, Jess Oppenheimer, and Simon Fuller are three of the most successful, and beloved television creators. J.J Abrams produced the television show ” (more…)
4) Greys Anatomy “Who’s Zoomin Who” – In Season 1, Meredith has just started her relationship with Derek and things are going okay. On this cliffhanger episode, his wife comes from out of town and announces she knows she is sleeping with Derek.
3) Friends “The One With Ross’s Wedding Part 2″ – In Season 4, Ross is getting married to Emily, who he has been seeing for a while. As they are saying their vows, Ross says “Itake thee RachelEmily”.
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The fall TV season is upon usthe time when loyal fans return to the tube to catch the premieres of old favorites, and new series are thrown out into the water to sink or swim. Think of us as the person on the edge who gives those new shows a helping handor if necessary, pushes them down into the depths where they belong.Better With You (ABC, Wed., 8:30): Better With You is designed to capture the audience that doesn’t want to move in between The Middle and Modern Family. In that regard, it’s not bad enough to make people actively change the channel. However, the stale plot of a sister getting upset when her younger sister gets engaged (to a man she’s known for less than two months) won’t win many fans otherwise. (more…)
After making sure to check out all the highlights of Thursday and Friday, do yourself a favor: have a nice dinner and turn in early so you can make it out to the convention center early on Saturday. Everybody else is doing it, and you don’t want to be left behind when the festivities start.Saturday, July 2411:15 a.m: The Event World-Premiere Pilot Screening The new NBC conspiracy thriller has already garnered a bunch of critical buzz and features cast members Jason Ritter, Blair Underwood, Laura Innes, and more, all of whom will be on hand to answer your burning questions about the on-screen mysteries.3:15 p.m.: No Ordinary Family Exclusive Premiere — The ABC drama about a middle-class family that gains superpowers will also premiere Saturday. Michael Chiklis heads over from the “TV Guide” panel on Friday ad is joined by co-star Julie Benz as well as the show’s producers for a Q&A. The schedule promises everyone in the audience will leave with a surprise gift. (more…)
Don’t let the name throw you off. Though it was founded in 1970 as a showcase for comics and sci-fi/fantasy fiction and television, the San Diego Comic-Con International has grown to include pretty much any type of fictional world with a fan base. That means television viewers can expect plenty of their heroes to be in attendance. With our handy guide, you won’t miss your favorites.Thursday, July 223:30 P.M. J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon: Both pop culture heroes will be on hand to discusspretty much anything they want. J.J. Abrams’s hit Fringe will undoubtedly be on the table, along with upcoming spy show Undercovers and the mysterious Super 8. Joss Whedon doesn’t have much announced currently aside from the upcoming Avengers and Cabin in the Woods films, but that could change here. (more…)
The only thing worse than watching a new show bite it early is seeing an old favorite jump the shark, heading on past its prime and ultimately losing the glory that made it so great to begin with. The upcoming season will see the end of a number of long-running series. The road’s been bumpy for all of them, but they’ve managed to come back time after time to wow us all over. Here’s what’s in store.
Shows like Lost have shown that a television show can be just as compelling (and expensive) as the most blockbuster movie. Several actors from the show have been appearing in films since it started. This is seen as the logical progression. However, even before Lost some actors have been revitalizing their career by going the opposite way: from the big screen to the small. Here, we recognize a few of our favorites.
Julie Benz has made a career out of playing stylish female stars in a number of critically-acclaimed television shows. Her best-known roles include Darla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and Rita Bennett in Dexter.Benz was born to a Pittsburgh surgeon and figure ice skater in 1972. Benz herself competed in the junior ice dancing U.S. Championship in 1988 and came in 13th. However, a stress fracture led to the end of her skating career, and the beginning of her acting. At the age of 18, she was cast in a small part in the horror double feature Two Evil Eyes (1990).This launched a series of guest roles in shows like Married with Children, Step by Step, and Boy Meets World. She auditioned for the role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1996, but lost to Sarah Michelle Gellar. However, Benz had too much talent to be relegated to the wayside. After taking the small role of Darla in the pilot, the character was expanded and made an integral part of the series’ story. (more…)