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TV Junkie: James Spader on Board 'The Office'; The Hoff on Board #SOA??!
We're in store for another great episode of "Louie" tonight on FX at 10:30pm
Be sure to check today's interview with Henry Winkler on LAist and be sure to check out "Childrens Hospital" on Adult Swim tonight at midnight - it's hilarious!
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We were really happy to see thatJames Spader has signed on to join "The Office" on NBC to reprise his role of Robert California. Of all the potential bosses that marched through Dunder Mifflin last season, he was the one with the performance that jumped out and Robert California will leapfrog over Dunder Mifflin to run its parent company, Sabre. Brilliant idea, can't wait to see what he does with it when the show comes back on the air. The Hollywood Reporter has a five point summary of the actor's work.
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"Sons of Anarchy" fans, how do you feel about David Hasselhoff guest starring on the show as a porn producer? I think it's brilliantly opportunistic and may be worth exploring for more than the single episode of the show that is planned. Obviously Kurt Sutter is exploring the waters carefully and he is one smart showrunner.
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Tonight we've got excellent episodes of "Wilfred" and "Louie" lined up on FX along with "Chelsea Lately" (Jason Sudeikis guests) and Craig Ferguson with Thomas Lennon paying a visit.
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The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan: "Burn Notice," "Wilfred," "Louie," "Chelsea Lately" (Actor Jason Sudeikis; comic Bobby Lee; comic Jen Kirkman; comic Josh Wolf), "Childrens Hospital," "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" (Actor Thomas Lennon; actress Tatum O'Neal)9:00pm Burn Notice USA - Mind Games Michael's brother seeks help in taking down a loan shark.
9:00pm Big Brother CBS - Season Premiere. A group of people move into a house where they will be under constant surveillance.
10:00pm Wilfred FX - Fear. Ryan learns why Wilfred planted his wallet at the crime scene; Spencer seeks vengeance.
10:00pm Futurama Comedy Central - Fry quits his job and becomes a police office.
10:00pm Suits USA - Inside Track Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will rein him in; Mike needs Rachel's help.
10:00pm Rookie Blue ABC - Andy and Swarek investigate the theft of severed heads for a medical lab; Andy puts Luke and herself in danger.
10:00pm Suits USA - Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will rein him in; Mike needs Rachel's help.
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10:30pm Louie FX - Moving Louie looks for a new house
10:30pm Ugly American Comedy Central - Callie's parents reconcile and have a baby; Callie plays guardian to her younger sibling.
11:00pm Chelsea Lately E! - Actor Jason Sudeikis; comic Bobby Lee; comic Jen Kirkman; comic Josh Wolf.
11:00pm The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Comedy Central - Louis C.K. guests
11:35pm The Tonight Show With Jay Leno NBC - Actor Kevin James; actress Ali Wong; "The Voice" winner Javier Colon performs.
12:35am The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson CBS - Actor Thomas Lennon; actress Tatum O'Neal.
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