CBS comedy “Mad Love” premiere moved up to Valentine’s Day
The "Mad Love" cast, clockwise from bottom left: Jason Biggs as Ben Parr, Judy Greer as Connie Grabowski, Tyler Labine as Larry Munsch and Sarah Chalke as Kate Swanson. CBS Photo by Matthias Clamer
The new CBS comedy “Mad Love” is now scheduled to premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, a week earlier than previously announced, according to a CBS news release.
The series centers on a quarter of New Yorkers – two who are falling in love and another two who despise each other (at least for now).
Jason Biggs, Sarah Chalke, Tyler Labine and Judy Greer star in the show, while Matt Tarses and Jamie Tarses are executive producers for Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Television Studios.
“Rules of Engagement” will debut in its new Thursday time slot at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
CBS Monday schedule effective Feb. 14 is as follows:
7 p.m. “How I Met Your Mother”
7:30 p.m. “Mad Love”
8 p.m. “Two and a Half Men”
8:30 p.m. “Mike & Molly”
9 p.m. “Hawaii Five-0″
The Killers among stars to be featured on Nickelodeon’s “Yo Gabba Gabba!”
The Killers with, from left, Brobee, Toodee, Foofa, Plex and Muno - Nickelodeon Photo by Ben Clark
The Killers, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Jack McBrayer are among stars to be featured in brand new episodes of Nickelodeon’s “Yo Gabba Gabba!” at noon Feb. 7 through Feb. 10.
The series, in its third season, is created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN.
The schedule and synopses for these episodes, provided by Nickelodeon, is as follows:
(Each show airs at noon.)
Monday, Feb. 7 “Adventure”
Muno and friends go on an Indiana Jones style adventure! They travel
through a jungle under Gabbaland and find a golden treasure. The Killers
perform “Spaceship Adventure” and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in his
“Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
Tuesday, Feb. 8 “Nature”
Toodee gets everyone to go camping. They hike, roast s’mores, and tell
stories around the campfire. They meet their new friend Barbara (voiced by
Marissa Jaret Winokur), and everyone earns a badge. Band of Horses performs
“Out in Nature,” Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer are featured in their “Knock
Knock Joke” segment and Biz Markie is featured in his “Biz’s Beat of the
Day” segment.
Wednesday, Feb. 9 “Big”
Brobee gets frustrated about being the little one, and he wants to know what it’s like to be big like DJ Lance. He accidentally switches places with DJ Lance and grows big, but Brobee has a hard time being like DJ Lance. DJ Lance and Brobee switch places again and everything is back to normal in Gabbaland. Musical guest Jem performs “Something’s Big, Something’s Small” and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in his “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
Thursday, Feb. 10, “Ride”
The Gabba gang has fun riding toys. Toodee goes surfing, Muno rides a
skateboard, Plex go-carts, Foofa rides a bike with training wheels, Brobee
rides a razor and DJ Lance roller skates. Each of them wears a helmet for
safety. Musical guests Dean & Britta perform “Let’s Ride.”
Friday, Feb. 11 “Adventure” (ENCORE)
“Two and a Half Men” production on hiatus
Charlie Sheen - AP Photo
Statement today from CBS Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and executive producer Chuck Lorre:
“Due to Charlie Sheen’s decision to enter a rehabilitation center, CBS, Warner Bros. Television and executive producer Chuck Lorre are placing “Two and a Half Men” on production hiatus. We are profoundly concerned for his health and well-being, and support his decision.”
Sean Combs to make special guest appearance on “Hawaii Five-O”
Sean Combs - AP Photo by Peter Kramer
Musician/actor/entrepreneur Sean Combs will guest star in an upcoming “Hawaii Five-0” episode, currently scheduled to air this spring.
Combs will play New York Police Detective Reggie Williams, who is searching the streets of Honolulu for the men responsible for a crime against his family which puts him on a collision course with the Five-0 team, according to a CBS news release.
Combs will undergo weapons instruction and training with a Navy S.E.A.L. to prepare for this part, which is his first action role.
Several of his hit songs will also be featured during the show.
“Hawaii Five-0,” a contemporary version of the classic series about an elite federalized task force fighting crime in Hawaii, stars O’Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park.
“Hawaii Five-0″ airs regularly on Mondays at 9 p.m. on CBS.
From left, Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park of "Hawaii Five-0" - CBS Photo by Neil Jacobs
“The Vampire Diaries” comes back with a fan-pleasing episode
Ian Somerhalder and Lauren Cohan in "The Vampire Diaries" - The CW Photo by Bob Mahoney
“The Vampire Diaries” hasn’t had a new episode in a while, but tonight’s show was definitely worth the wait!
Having Elena (Nina Dobrev) keep an eye on Rose (Lauren Cohan) was obviously not a good idea, but, of course, it made for some really intense scenes.
Caroline (Candice Accola) ended up in a quandary that wasn’t actually too bad to be in, but it looks like Tyler (Michael Trevino) isn’t so happy with her after he talked to Jules.
And the Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Rose storyline was beautiful and touching.
While Damon is usually fun as a bad boy, I always enjoy the episodes where he shows his human side – at least he did that until the end of the show!
Somerhalder excelled at showing Damon’s compassionate side, while also displaying how difficult it is to not be controlled by his vampire nature.
Glad you’re back “Vampire Diaries!”
- Melissa Hayer
mhayer@opubco.com
Ian Somerhalder and Ahna O'Reilly in "The Vampire Diaries" - The CW Photo by Quantrell Colbert
“The Lost Valentine” delivers stirring story
From left, Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt of "The Lost Valentine" - Hallmark Hall of Fame Photo by Erik Heinila
Hallmark Hall of Fame delivers another poignant movie with “The Lost Valentine,” the story of a woman who engages in a lifetime of honoring her true love, and the reporter who tells her story.
After encouragement from her grandson Lucas, Caroline Thomas (Betty White) recounts her story of falling in love and marrying Navy Lt. Neil Thomas to TV journalist Susan Allison (Jennifer Love Hewitt).
With their time together shown in flashbacks, Caroline shares how much she and Neil loved each other, showing Susan letters and the telegram stating Neil’s plane had gone down in the Pacific during World War II and he had been declared missing in action.
Caroline raised their newborn son, bringing him up in the house she and Neil had fixed up together.
For the next 65 years Caroline has returned to Union Station, where she had bid her husband farewell when he left for the war, on the anniversary of her loss to pay tribute to his memory.
Meanwhile, Susan is struggling with how to answer the proposal from her boyfriend Andrew, who she cares about, but he’s always away working.
Sparks ignite between Susan and Lucas during the filming of this television project, but Susan wants to decide where she stands with Andrew before even thinking about a new relationship with Lucas.
Susan enlists Andrew’s help in investigating what actually happened to Neil and this leads to an extremely emotional ending.
White is truly a treasure and is wonderful in this movie, playing Caroline with so much goodness and dignity.
Hewitt is sufficient in her role, making her character’s situation believable as well as admirable for her persistence in helping Caroline.
Sean Faris brings the right touch to Lucas, conveying the warmth and sincerity you’d expect from Caroline’s grandson.
The portrayals of the young Caroline (Meghann Fahy) and Neil (Billy Magnussen) are heart-warming and sweet and their flashback scenes are captivating.
It would take the most cynical of viewers to not be moved by this story.
“The Lost Valentine” airs Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
– Melissa Hayer
mhayer@opubco.com
"The Lost Valentine's" Meghann Fahy and Billy Magnussen - Hallmark Hall of Fame Photo by Erik Heinila
“The Vampire Diaries” returns with new episodes beginning Thursday
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder in "The Descent" episode of "The Vampire Diaries" - The CW Photo by Bob Mahoney
“The Vampire Diaries” returns to The CW schedule with new episodes beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday with “The Descent.”
The show’s synopsis, provided by The CW, is as follows:
Stefan (Paul Wesley) has his own ideas about Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) new plan for the future. While Damon (Ian Somerhalder) tries to get the truth out of Jules (guest star Michaela McManus), he asks Elena to keep an eye on Rose (guest star Lauren Cohan), a situation that turns unexpectedly dangerous. Caroline (Candice Accola) and Matt (Zach Roerig) try to be honest about their feelings for one another, and Tyler’s (Michael Trevino) reaction to Caroline’s generosity comes as a surprise to her. Damon struggles to hide his true feelings when a life-and-death crisis hits him harder than he expected. Matt Davis also stars. Marcos Siega directed the episode written by Sarah Fain & Elizabeth Craft.
To view a web gallery of photos provided by The CW from “The Descent” episode of “The Vampire Diaries,” click here.
Michaela McManus in "The Descent" episode of "The Vampire Diaries" - The CW Photo by Quantrell Colbert
“Take the Money and Run” to premiere April 14 on ABC
New reality competition series “Take the Money and Run,” from the producers of “The Amazing Race” and the “CSI” franchise, is set to premiere at 7 p.m. April 14 on ABC.
The six-episode unscripted series combines the elements of an edge-of-your-seat spy thriller with the opportunity to root for real people in different locales trying to outwit legitimate professionals, according to an ABC news release.
The cat and mouse format pits everyday people against real life law enforcement for a prize of $100,000.
Profiles Television LLC and Jerry Bruckheimer Television will produce “Take the Money and Run” with the show being distributed in the U.S. by Horizon Alternative Television.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman, Elise Doganieri and Philip Morrow are executive producers, with KristieAnne Reed and Mark Dziak serving as co-executive producers.
Showtime announces premiere dates for returning series “Nurse Jackie,” “United States of Tara” and new series “The Borgias”
Edie Falco as "Nurse Jackie" - Showtime Photo by Martin Segal
“Nurse Jackie” returns to Showtime for its third season at 9 p.m. March 28 and picks up right where it left off at the end of the second season with Jackie (Edie Falco) facing an unwanted intervention.
Following “Nurse Jackie” at 9:30 p.m March 28, “United States of Tara” comes back for its third season as well, and features Toni Collette as a mother struggling with dissociative identity disorder. Eddie Izzard joins the cast this season as a college professor who presents a challenge to Tara when she decides to go back to school, according to a Showtime news release.
“The Borgias” begins with a two-hour premiere at 8 p.m. April 3, is directed by Oscar winner Neil Jordan and stars Jeremy Irons as Rodrigo Borgia, the patriarch of one of history’s most notorious families who became Pope in 1492. The show will then regularly air from 9 to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Jeremy Irons as Rodrigo Borgia in "The Borgias" - Showtime Photo by Jonathan Hession
Dennis Byrd to make an appearance on “The Early Show” Monday
Dennis Byrd - AP Photo
Former New York Jets defensive end and Oklahoma native Dennis Byrd talks to co-anchor Chris Wragge on “The Early Show” Monday, according to a CBS news release.
Byrd’s football career ended due to an injury during a game in 1992. He broke his neck and was temporarily paralyzed.
Byrd will be the Jets’ honorary captain for Sunday’s AFC championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“The Early Show” airs from 7 to 9 a.m. weekdays on CBS.
