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Gretchen Mol and Other "Almost It" Girls: Starlets Who Never Quite Made It Big

by Daynah Burnett, posted Nov 22nd 2009 6:36PM
Just this past week, HBO announced the addition of Gretchen Mol to the cast of its upcoming series 'Boardwalk Empire,' starring Steve Buscemi as Atlantic City gangster Nucky Thompson. With a string of respectable supporting roles, Mol's made a career out of not-quite making it, starting with her famous 1998 'Vanity Fair' cover that asked the entirely premature question: "Is Gretchen Mol Hollywood's New It Girl?"

But though Mol didn't exactly fade into obscurity (she earned kudos for her eye-opening turn in the indie 'The Notorious Bettie Page' and co-starred in ABC's short-lived 'Life on Mars'), neither did she become the huge success the industry predicted she would be. What happened? Was it luck, timing, bad choices or simply a case of too much hype? Whatever that case, Mol's casting got us thinking about other "Almost It" girls that Hollywood left behind about as quickly as it tried to make them mega-stars.

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Movies on TV: April 26-May 2

by Andrew Scott, posted Apr 26th 2009 5:00AM
Legally BlondeDon't miss Reese Witherspoon and Richard Gere in two of this week's must-see flicks ...

This week starts off on a high-note with the help of 'Legally Blonde,' starring Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon. Don't miss your chance to see her breakout moment in a movie that's stacked with both brains and beauty.

Also airing this week: A 'Gentleman'-ly performance by Richard Gere and an action-packed movie that pits legendary stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe against each other.

See more of this week's flick picks after the jump.


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Kristen Chenoweth is now Legally Mad - VIDEO

by Allison Waldman, posted Dec 19th 2008 12:35PM
kristin chenowethShe's been Glinda, the Good Witch (Wicked) and Olive Snook, the itty-bitty, lovable waitress (Pushing Daisies), comic strip cutie Sally Brown (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown), a PR pro on The West Wing, and now she's going to be Skippy Pylon. Skippy the lawyer, and she's heading to the courtroom.

Kristin Chenoweth will star in Legally Mad, a new drama series for creator David E. Kelly for NBC. This is by far the smartest, best news out of NBC in months. (Could Jeff Zucker be reading TV Squad? Have we gotten under his skin?)

You can't see me but I'm doing the dance of joy and happiness about this casting. I have been in the dumps over Pushing Daisies not being picked up by ABC. The network hasn't even said whether it will air the last episodes, and Kristin Chenoweth has been the one star out there who's really expressed her disappointment that the show has come to an end. Therefore, I'm extremely glad for her that ABC's loss will be NBC's gain.

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What's On Tonight: The Mole, The Closer, World Poker Tour, Weeds

by Bob Sassone, posted Jul 14th 2008 4:01PM
  • Bill MurrayAt 8, ABC has a new reunion episode of The Bachelor, then two new episodes of The Mole.
  • NBC has a new American Gladiators at 8, followed by new episodes of Nashville Star and Dateline.
  • TCM has a new Under The Influence with Bill Murray, followed by A Night at the Opera.
  • At 9, PBS has a new History Detectives.
  • There's a new Monday Night RAW on USA at 9.
  • GSN has a new World Poker Tour at 9.
  • Also at 9: TNT has the season premiere of The Closer, then the season premiere of Saving Grace.
  • At 10, ABC Family has a new Middleman.
  • E! has a new episode of The Soup at 10.
  • MTV has a new Legally Blonde at 10.
  • Showtime has a new Weeds at 10.

Check your local TV listings for more.

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What's On Tonight: American Gladiators, World Poker Tour, Middleman

by Bob Sassone, posted Jul 7th 2008 4:02PM
  • Anthony BourdainAt 8, ABC has the season finale of The Bachelorette, followed by the reunion show.
  • NBC has a new American Gladiators at 8, then new episodes of Nashville Star and Dateline.
  • Food Network has a new Good Eats at 8.
  • TCM has a new Under The Influence at 8, about Sydney Pollack. It's followed by Tootsie.
  • Also at 8: Versus has more Tour de France coverage.
  • At 9, PBS has a new History Detectives.
  • USA has a new Monday Night RAW at 9.
  • There's a new Unwrapped on Food Network at 9.
  • GSN has a new World Poker Tour at 9.
  • At 10, ABC Family has a new Middleman.
  • E! has a new episode of The Soup Presents at 10.
  • MTV has a new Legally Blonde at 10.
  • Travel Channel has a new Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations at 10.
  • Showtime has a new Weeds at 10, followed by a new Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

Check your local TV listings for more.

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What's On Tonight: Nashville Star, Middleman, Weeds

by Bob Sassone, posted Jun 30th 2008 4:02PM
  • World Poker TourAt 8, ABC has two new episodes of The Bachelorette, followed by a new episode of The Mole.
  • NBC has a new American Gladiators, then a new, two hour Nashville Star.
  • USA has the U.S. Olympic Trials at 8, then a new Monday Night RAW.
  • At 9, PBS has a new History Detectives.
  • Food Network has a new Unwrapped at 9, about cereal.
  • There's a new World Poker Tour on GSN at 9.
  • VH-1 has A Concert For Nelson Mandela at 9.
  • At 10, ABC Family has a new episode of The Middleman.
  • Showtime has a new Weeds at 10, followed by a new Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
  • Food Network has a new Drive-Ins, Diners, and Dives at 10.
  • E! has a new The Soup Presents at 10.
  • Also at 10: MTV has a new Legally Blonde.

Check your local TV listings for more.

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What's On Tonight: Middleman, Good Eats, Harold Lloyd

by Bob Sassone, posted Jun 23rd 2008 4:00PM
  • WeedsAt 8, ABC has a new episode of The Bachelorette, followed by a new episode of The Mole.
  • NBC has a new American Gladiators at 8, then a new Nashville Star.
  • USA has a new Monday Night RAW at 8.
  • ABC Family has a new episode of The Middleman at 8.
  • There's a new Good Eats on Food Network at 8.
  • History Channel has a new Modern Marvels at 8.
  • Also at 8: TCM has the Harold Lloyd movie Movie Crazy.
  • At 9, GSN has a new World Poker Tour.
  • At 10, Food Network has a new Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
  • MTV has a new Legally Blonde at 10.
  • VH-1 has a new I Love The Millennium at 10.
  • Showtime has a new Weeds at 10.

Check your local TV listings for more.

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What's On Tonight: Nashville Star, Good Eats, The Mole

by Bob Sassone, posted Jun 9th 2008 4:00PM
  • World Poker TourAt 8, ABC has a new, two-hour Bachelorette, then a new episode of The Mole.
  • NBC has a new American Gladiators at 8, followed by the two hour season premiere of Nashville Star.
  • CBS has an episode of The Bill Engvall Show at 8.
  • Food Network has a new Good Eats at 8, then new episodes of Heavyweights and Unwrapped.
  • ABC Family has a new Greek at 8.
  • Also at 8: History Channel has a new Modern Marvels.
  • At 9, USA has a new Monday Night RAW.
  • GSN has a new World Poker Tour at 9.
  • Hallmark has the movie Charlie & Me at 9.
  • At 10, MTV has a new Legally Blonde.

Check your local TV listings for more.

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Haylie Duff: The TV Squad Interview

by Kristin Sample, posted Jun 2nd 2008 6:22PM
Haylie DuffI talked with Haylie Duff this afternoon. She has a new show on MTV called Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods. Ten young women from across the country will compete for a starring role in the hit Broadway show.

Read on to find about what Haylie said about the finalists, the judges, and her own stint on Broadway as Amber Von Tussie in Hairspray.

Kristin Sample: So tell me about the show.
Haylie Duff: It premieres tonight on MTV. And I'm excited about it. We've got a lot of really talented girls and there's a great prize at the end of the season. So, the stakes are high and we're all excited about it.

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What's On Tonight: The Mole, Monday Night RAW, Legally Blonde

by Bob Sassone, posted Jun 2nd 2008 4:03PM
  • World Poker TourAt 8, ABC has a new episode of The Bachelorette, then the season premiere of The Mole.
  • NBC has the Red Wings/Penguins Stanley Cup Game at 8.
  • TCM has Sydney Pollack movies starting at 8: The Slender Thread and Three Days of the Condor.
  • At 9, Lifetime has the new movie The Capture of the Green River Killer.
  • USA has a new Monday Night RAW at 9.
  • Discovery has a new Dirty Jobs at 9, followed by a new Verminators.
  • GSN has a new World Poker Tour at 9.
  • G4 Rewind debuts at 9 on G4.
  • Also at 9: TV Land has a Mad About You marathon.
  • At 10, VH-1 has the series premiere of Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods.

Check your local TV listings for more.

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New MTV show searches for the next Broadway star - VIDEO

by Kristin Sample, posted May 13th 2008 2:01PM

Haylie DuffMTV has a new show called Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods. The show, hosted by Haylie Duff, will follow ten hopefuls as they vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of starring on Broadway and replacing Tony-nominated actress Laura Bell Bundy in Legally Blonde The Musical.

In addition to learning the choreography and songs for the show, the ten young women will compete in challenges created by the team behind the real Broadway musical. They will also be guided by ex-cast members (including Laura Bell Bundy), the director of the show Jerry Mitchell, associate director Mark Bruni, and choreographer Denis Jones.

It should be noted that unlike other reality competitions, America will NOT decide who is the next Elle Woods. The judging panel will included casting director Bernard Telsey, writer Heather Hach, and Jerry Mitchell. Mitchell himself will have the final word on who takes the stage nightly. Do you think this will make for a more authentic look at what it takes to become a Broadway star?

MTV's new show premieres Monday, June 2nd at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Watch the trailer after the jump.

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Why Kristen Bell isn't doing Lost - UPDATE

by Anna Johns, posted Aug 14th 2007 8:59AM
kristen bellKristen Bell, formerly of Veronica Mars, was reportedly asked to join the cast of Lost next season as a new, recurring character (one of The Others!). But, Bell has apparently turned down the opportunity to live and work in Hawaii in favor of living and working on Broadway in New York City.

According to TV Guide's Michael Ausiello, Bell will take over the lead role in the Broadway version of Legally Blonde in February. He's putting two-and-two together to come to this conclusion, but it seems pretty logical. She has wanted to do Broadway in the past, but her Veronica Mars schedule would never accommodate it.

This seems like an...interesting...career choice. A role on Lost would boost her visibility with mainstream viewers, while a role on Broadway will only make her visible to those who are into that sort of thing. But, if Broadway's your dream, go for it!

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