Things are running amok over at "The Biggest Loser," reports TMZ, after contestants discovered that producers of the NBC reality show were planning to incorporate a dastardly twist.
'Biggest Loser' Contestants Stage Mid-Episode Walkout
TV Junkie: At The Golden Globes
Here's our summary of our experiences at the 2012 Golden Globes complete with videos of people we spoke with. --- We look at our scorecard of winning picks (6 out of 11) as well as the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight.
TV Junkie: '2 Broke Girls' Fiasco; The Letterman Comedy Bookings Donnybrook
People's Choice awards "2 Broke Girls" despite showrunner spreading ignorance and racism. --- Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel host Critics' Choice tonight on VH1. --- Eddie Brill needs to book more female comics on Letterman: fact. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: 'Are You There, Chelsea?' Premieres Tonight; The PaleyFest2012 Lineup
Tonight NBC premieres "Are You There, Chelsea?" a new series co-produced by Chelsea Handler and based on one of her memoirs. --- The Paley Center has unveiled the full lineup of shows to be featured at PaleyFest2012. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
Threat of Getting Booted From 'Real Housewives' Caused Taylor Armstrong to File for Divorce
Taylor Armstrong had already left her husband Russell by the time he was found dead from suicide back in August of this year. But it turns out that what prompted her to leave wasn't his alleged physical and emotional abuse -- it was Bravo and NBC execs deciding to kick the couple off the show.
First Interview with Bryan Stow to Air Next Week
Updates on Bryan Stow have come in steadily since he was beaten at Dodger Stadium earlier this year, but so far we haven't heard from Stow himself. Next Monday, NBC will change that by airing the first interview with Stow himself, in which he can be heard having a brief conversation with reporter Nancy Snyderman.
TV Junkie: PaleyFest Announces Dates; Get Your AMA Red Carpet Here
PaleyFest announces 2012 dates. --- AMA is this Sunday and we have the Red Carpet embed hosted here. --- Sarah Silverman and Jeff Goldblum deserve Emmy nods for their appearances on "The League" last night. --- Check out the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: NBC's Cynical Sandusky 'Interview' & Mid-Season Schedule
Jonathan Ames gives us the lowdown on last night's "Bored To Death." --- NBC cynically "interviewed" Jerry Sandusky last night and yesterday they released their midseason schedule that _does't_ include "Community" #fail #fail. --- We've got the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan also.
TV Junkie: 'Boardwalk Empire'/'Fringe'/'SNL' Return; Postmortem of NBC Premieres
"Boardwalk Empire" returns this Sunday ("Fringe" returns tonight!). --- What's you take on NBC's premieres last night? Returning series were good but "Whitney" and "Prime Suspect" had misfires. --- Figure out your weekend with the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: NBC Comedies & More Premiere Tonight
NBC premieres its Thursday night block of comedies which now includes "Whitney" for better or for worse. Also premiering on NBC will be their dumbed-down 'interpretation' of the UK's "Prime Suspect." --- Be sure to check out the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: 'Up All Night' & 'Free Agents' Premiere on NBC Tonight
Tonight NBC premieres "Up All Night" & "Free Agents" at 10 & 10:30pm. "Up All Night" has the star power but it's the "Free Agents" cast we're interested in. Check it out. --- HBO's Sunday finales did well numbers-wise if not critically. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Always Sunny Sneak Peak; NBC Making Same Mistakes; Pepitone Live
We've got a sneak peak of the 7th season of "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia." --- NBC is turning a new leaf by.... bringing back Dick Ebersole. --- California is ensuring its future in TV production by.... cutting incentives. --- Eddie Pepitone live this Thursday! --- Check out the TV Junkie Must- Watch Plan, we never steer you wrong(ly?).
TV Junkie: Vuelta Starts Tomorrow; Sarah Silverman on NBC; Fall Previews at Paley Center
Who was the secret guest star on "Wilfred" last night? --- Like cycling? The Vuelta a Espana starts tomorrow and Universal Sports is covering it. --- Paley Center providing previews of Fall TV shows for free. --- Sarah Silverman to have show on NBC. --- All this + the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for the weekend.
TV Junkie: Gloria Steinem Targets That Show With the Bunnies
So vintage feminist Gloria Steinem is (finally) targeting NBC's "The Playboy Club" along with the Parent's Television Council and all the other fuddy-duddies because it's sexist, inaccurate, etc. We think you shouldn't watch it because it will be garbage. All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight.
TV Junkie: Great TV on Sunday, Saturday... Not So Much
We will face another weekend with precious little new TV, particularly on Saturday. --- NBC has hired former NPR chief, thankfully not to create new TV shows. --- "Men of a Certain Age" premiere was inspired and awesome but more people need to watch it. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Carson Daly & Tom Papa @ NBC Upfronts; 'Tara' Cancelled; Jane Lynch to host Emmys?
We have a couple more videos from the NBC upfronts: Carson Daly & Tom Papa. --- Jane Lynch is in talks to host this year's Emmys: please don't let this happen. --- We have a hilarious promo clip from Louis C.K. you should check out. --- Lame Chelsea Handler interview in NY Times --- All this + the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Video Interview with Comedian Al Madrigal at NBC Upfronts; Tonight's Picks
We're big fans of Al Madrigal's comedy and it was a pleasure to catch up with him at NBC's 2011 upfronts in New York City. Madrigal will be in the comedy "Free Agents" which begins airing this fall. --- Check out our TV Must-Watch Plan for tonight's picks and other tidbits.
TV Junkie: Video Interviews w/cast of 'Community'; Weekend TV
Check out our video interviews with "Community" cast members Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Joel McHale at this week's NBC upfronts. --- You should check out the Long Shot Podcast episode with TV writer/comedian Jen Kirkman. --- We have a new edition of the Channel Zero podcast up for you. --- The always helpful TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for the weekend awaits you!
TV Junkie: Dick 'Dick' Ebersol Leaves NBC Sports - Hallelujah! 'Office' & 'Parks & Rec' Finales
NBCUniversal Sports head Dick Ebersol resigned today, good riddance! Americans now have a chance to see the Olympics the way they should be seen. --- "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation" have hour-long season finales tonight, check 'em out. --- Have a gander at our TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for the night and the listings to choose your poison.
TV Junkie: NBC Unveils New Shows; 'Showrunners' Doc; Winters on WTFpod
An incredible new documentary about TV showrunners is coming and is called ......'Showrunners'. We can't wait! --- The new head of NBC entertainment talked up his schedule ideas yesterday, we'll give you highlights and links. --- Jonathan Winters is on Marc Maron's WTFpod, you gotta listen to it. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Tina Fey Back on 'SNL' This Weekend
Weekend highlights include Tina Fey's return to "SNL" for a hosting gig, the wonderful Amy Sedaris on "Bob's Burgers," and do-not-miss episodes of "Game of Thrones" and "The Killing." --- Check out the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan and the listings that we busted our ass to do for you.
TV Junkie: Steve Carell Leaves 'The Office' Tonight
We know Steve Carell has been wanting to make the transition to full-time movie star for a while now and tonight the departure from TV becomes official as Michael Scott leaves "The Office" in an extended episode starting at 9pm. Thank you Steve for bringing Michael Scott to life.
TV Junkie: '30 Rock' Hits 100th Episode; 'SoCal Connected' Talks Environment
Tonight NBC celebrates the 100th episode of the multi-Emmy winning "30 Rock" with an hour long special show. We'll be there! --- KCET's "SoCal Connected" will be celebrating Earth Day with an episode focused on the environment. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: ABC Cancellation of Soaps Will Hurt Other Production
ABC has announced the cancellation of daytime soaps "All My Children" and "One Life To Live." This loss of scripted programming means a loss for the many actors, directors, writers, and crew who honed their skills on such shows. --- Animal Planet announces 14 new shows that might have some winners (we hope). --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: And Now, Time for a Very Special Episode of 'Parks and Recreation'
NBC comedies are back tonight with "Parks and Recreation" having a particularly special episode - a must-watch. --- MTV says that they will be bringing back the alternative rock mainstay "120 Minutes" sometime later this year. --- All this plus links to our Channel Zero podcast, the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight, and the listings.
TV Junkie: TV News Round-Up & Tonight's Must-Watch Plan
Please review our TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight. With NBC scheduling reruns instead of new episodes for this Thursday night we're trying to absorb as much comedy as we can between now and this weekend. --- "SNL" will have Zach Galifianakis return as host on March 12. --- "Community" season finale will include Josh Holloway from "Lost." --- Reminder: "Onion Sports Dome" is now on at 8pm on Comedy Central.
TV Junkie: Jimmy Fallon's Show Hits 400 Eps; New Channel Zero Podcast; The Roundup
"Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" celebrates its 400th episode tonight! We wish Snooki wasn't guesting though. --- We have a new Channel Zero podcast up, this time its an hour+ recording of "Bored To Death" showrunner Jonathan Ames discussing creative process. --- Oscar-y stuff. --- Greg Proops has local gigs + live podcast.
TV Junkie: King/Morgan Disconnect; Support Your NBC Comedies
Larry King has labelled his replacement, Piers Morgan, as "oversold" in order to explain the drop in viewers. It's an absurd assumption that shows how disconnected King has become over the past several years. --- If you like NBC Thursday night comedies you had better step up and support them before they disappear. Despite some excellent episodes, last night's shows had huge drops in ratings. --- Check out our weekend edition of the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: The Jimmy Fallon Experience; Weekend Must-Watch Plan
What's it like to see "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon"? Read on to find out and to find out how to do it yourself. Some hints and tips and a brief look at how difficult it is to put a late night show together. All this plus the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for the weekend.
TV Junkie: Charlie Sheen's Popularity Surges; On Set of 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'
Somehow the grass just gets greener for Charlie Sheen: people love him even more despite his recent controversies a new poll reveals. --- There's been some accidents on TV sets lately, we hope OSHA doesn't shut down production. --- We will be on the set of "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon this afternoon, follow our Tweets. --- Be sure to check out our TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan and the listings!

