Edmond native appearing on “Modern Family” tonight
David Neher, who is an Edmond North High School graduate, is appearing in “Modern Family” at 8 tonight on ABC.
Neher, who now lives in the Los Angeles area, has been in various commercials and played Todd in last week’s episode of NBC’s “Community,” according to information provided by a family member.
To view a photo of Neher on “Modern Family” fr0m the Internet Movie Database, click here.
“Pan Am,” “Person of Interest,” “New Girl” among new fall favorites
From left, Karine Vanasse, Michael Mosley, Margot Robbie, Mike Vogel, Christina Ricci and Kelli Garner of "Pan Am" - ABC Photo
With the fall television season upon us, here are some of the new shows I’ve found worth watching:
- “PAN AM” centers on Pan Am stewardesses in 1963 and is just entertaining all the way around.
The sets, costumes and era are fantastic and the characters are intriguing:
* Maggie (Christina Ricci): a rebellious yet ambitious bohemian
* Colette (Karine Vanasse): the understanding caretaker of the group who has a predisposition for unavailable men
* Kate (Kelli Garner): vivacious sister of her younger beauty queen sibling Laura (Margot Robbie). Laura ran away from her wedding to take to the skies for adventure
* Dean (Mike Vogel): a self-assured new pilot eager to prove himself as the new face of the airline
* Ted (Michael Mosley), a co-pilot from a wealthy family who has his own dark secrets
With some espionage thrown into the mix, these ingredients add up to an engaging show.
“Pan Am” premieres at 9 p.m. Sept. 25 on ABC.
From left, Lamorne Morris, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield and Zooey Deschanel of "New Girl" - Fox Photo
- “NEW GIRL” is easily the best of the new comedies this fall.
Zooey Deschanel plays Jess, a character usually referred to as quirky, which she is, but Deschanel takes Jess to a level of kookiness all her own.
Jess, who has broken up with her live-in boyfriend, moves in with three single guys, and the four very different personalities start to learn how to live with each other – while bringing out the best in each other as well.
Jess is just as sweet and good-hearted as she is different, and she doesn’t seem to mind marching to her own drum either.
The guys, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson and Lamorne Morris, are also characters with redeeming qualities and are not of the completely stereotypical brand.
“New Girl” premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 on Fox.
From left, James Caviezel and Michael Emerson of "Person of Interest" - CBS Photo
- “PERSON OF INTEREST” is a drama about a former CIA agent Reese (James Caviezel) who partners with a mysterious billionaire Finch (Michael Emerson) to prevent violent crimes using their own kind of vigilante justice.
With the crime-solving element, the enigma that both main characters carry, along with the methods they use to carry out their missions in each episode combine to make this a compelling show.
“Person of Interest” premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 on CBS.
Emily VanCamp of "Revenge" - ABC Photo
- “REVENGE” is a juicy soap opera/journey of retribution featuring Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp), who is a new arrival to the Hamptons and she’s not who people think she is.
Her true story is that she was only nine years old when her father was framed for a heinous crime by neighbors he trusted and sentenced to life in prison.
She never saw him again and spent her childhood absorbed with what had been done to her and her father, and is now back at the scene of the crime to exact carefully planned revenge on the participants in her father’s demise.
VanCamp is proficient in her role as Emily and Madeleine Stowe is excellent as well as her sophisticated and cold archnemesis Victoria Grayson.
Henry Czerny, Josh Bowman, Gabrielle Mann, Nick Wechsler and Connor Paolo are also cast members of this beguiling series.
“Revenge” premieres at 9 p.m. Sept. 21 on ABC.
From left, Stephen Lang, Jason O'Mara and Shelley Conn of "Terra Nova" - Fox Photo
- “TERRA NOVA” is about an ordinary family that goes on a journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as part of an experiment to save the human race as the planet is dying in the year 2149.
Jason O’Mara, Shelley Conn, Landon Liboiron, Naomi Scott and Alana Mansour play the Shannon family and Stephen Lang portrays Commander Nathaniel Taylor, the first pioneer and leader of the settlement in the prehistoric world.
With Steven Spielberg on board as an executive producer, cool special effects can be counted on, although the main story line’s emphasis is of the family drama variety.
“Terra Nova” premieres at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 on Fox.
– Melissa Hayer
mhayer@opubco.com
“The Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond is among scheduled guests on “Good Morning America” Friday
"The Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond - Photo by Bill Nyard
Oklahoma’s famous “The Pioneer Woman” blogger and chef Ree Drummond is scheduled to appear on “Good Morning America” Friday and cook a special recipe.
“Good Morning America” airs from 7 to 9 a.m. on ABC.
ABC announces fall series premiere schedule
From left, Gabriel Mann, Ashley Madekwe, Nick Wechsler, Emily VanCamp, Josh Bowman, Connor Paolo, Christa B. Allen, Madeleine Stowe, Henry Czerny of "Revenge" - ABC Photo
ABC has provided the following schedule for its 2011-12 fall season premiere lineup:
Friday, Sept. 16:
9 p.m. “20/20″
Monday, Sept. 19
7-9 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
9 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, Sept. 20
8 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
9 p.m. “Body of Proof”
Wednesday, Sept. 21
7 p.m.. “The Middle” (special one-hour premiere)
8 p.m. “Modern Family” (special one-hour premiere)
9 p.m. “Revenge”
Thursday, Sept. 22
7 p.m. “Charlie’s Angels”
8-10 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” (special two-hour premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 25
6 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Editon” (special two-hour premiere)
8 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
9 p.m. “Pan Am”
Wednesday, Sept. 28
7:30-8 p.m. “Suburgatory”
8:30-9 p.m. “Happy Endings”
Thursday, Sept. 29
9 p.m. “Private Practice”
Sunday, Oct. 2
6 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
Tuesday, Oct. 11
7 p.m. “Last Man Standing” (special one-hour premiere)
Tuesday, Oct. 18
7:30 p.m. “Man Up!”
Friday, Oct. 21
7 to 9 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (time period premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 23
7 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”
Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas of "Once Upon a Time" - ABC Photo
“Abby’s Groovy Getaways” debuts at 3 p.m. Sunday
Abigail Schrader - Provided Photo
Actress/model Abigail Schrader, 16, who divides her time living in Enid and in Los Angeles, has a new television show, “Abby’s Groovy Getaways,” which is set to premiere at 3 p.m. Sunday on KOCO-TV.
Schrader hosts “Abby’s Groovy Getaways,” a travel show in which she explores vacation destinations across America, including traditional family vacation spots, world-class spas, theme parks, haunted ghost ships and the Wild Wild West, according to a news release.
Schrader will also offer such travel tips as how to get the most for your money, what to pack, how to handle emergency situations and how to make your vacation fun for the whole family.
The series is produced by Suzanne Delaurentiis Productions and Schrader Productions.
For more information on “Abby’s Groovy Getaways,” visit abbysgroovygetaways.com.
Josh Duhamel returning to “All My Children”
Josh Duhamel - AP Photo
Josh Duhamel will be appearing once again on “All My Children” to play Pine Valley’s favorite con artist Leo du Pres, who allegedly died in 2003, according to a news release.
Leo was paired with Rebecca Budig’s Greenlee character in 2000, and when Leo went over a waterfall years ago trying to save Greenlee, his body was never found.
Duhamel was nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards during his tenure on “All My Children” and was the winner of an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2002 for his role as Leo.
Duhamel’s return is scheduled for August.
“Good Christian Belles,” co-starring Kristin Chenoweth, on ABC 2011-12 primetime schedule
From left: Annie Potts, Leslie Bibb, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Aspen, Marisol Nichols and Miriam Shor of "Good Christian Belles." - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
ABC has announced its 2011-12 primetime schedule in a news release today, and “Good Christian Belles,” which features Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth as a co-star, is among the new series in the lineup.
“Good Christian Belles” is described as a soap opera-type drama centering on Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb), once the ultimate high school “mean girl,” who is forced to return home to Dallas in disgrace after a scandalous end to her marriage.
Although Amanda isn’t like the girl she was 20 years ago, will her home town welcome her back or seek revenge? Amanda and her teenage children try to adjust to their new lives as the women from her past alternate between being sympathetic and scheming.
Also starring in “Good Christian Belles” are Kristin Chenoweth, Annie Potts, Jennifer Aspen, Miriam Shor, Marisol Nichols, Brad Beyer, Mark Deklin and David James Elliott.
The series, based on Kim Gatlin’s book “Good Christian Bitches,” is executive produced by Darren Star, Robert Harling and Aaron Kaplan. The pilot is written by Harling and executive produced and directed by Alan Poul.
ABC Studios produces “Good Christian Belles.”
To view clips of “Good Christian Belles,” “Castle” and “Pan Am” click here.
Other new shows include “Apartment 23,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Last Man Standing,” “Man Up,” Missing,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Pan Am,” “Revenge,” “The River,” “Scandal,” Suburgatory” and “Work It.”
Returning series on the list are “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Body of Proof,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Happy Endings,” “Secret Millionaire,” “Shark Tank” and “20/20” which join previously announced returning shows “Castle,” “Cougar Town,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family” and “Private Practice.” “Saturday Night College Football” also will be back.
The network’s fall schedule, provided by ABC, is as follows, with new series having an “N” beside their title (any shows picked up, but not listed here will premiere later in the 2011-12 season):
MONDAY:
7 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
9 p.m. “Castle”
TUESDAY:
7 p.m. “Last Man Standing” – N
7:30 p.m. “Man Up” – N
8 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
9 p.m. “Body of Proof”
WEDNESDAY:
7 p.m. “The Middle”
7:30 p.m. “Suburgatory” – N
8 p.m. “Modern Family”
8:30 p.m. “Happy Endings”
9 p.m. “Revenge” – N
THURSDAY:
7 p.m. “Charlie’s Angels” – N
8 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
9 p.m. “Private Practice”
FRIDAY:
7 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
8 p.m. “Shark Tank”
9 p.m. “20/20″
SATURDAY:
7 p.m. “Saturday Night College Football”
SUNDAY:
6 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
7 p.m. “Once Upon a Time” – N
8 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
9 p.m. “Pan Am” – N
For more information on ABC’s 2011-12 primetime schedule, visit www.abc.com.
ABC looking for singers for summer series “Karaoke Battle U.S.A.”
Producers of “Karaoke Battle U.S.A.” will be presenting the biggest karaoke competition in America, Karaoke World Championships U.S.A., on the new show premiering at 9 p.m. Aug. 8 on ABC, according to a news release.
Qualifying contests at local venues are underway now and information and contestant registration can be found at www.kwcusa.net or call (866) 610-7464.
Heritage Auctions Appraisal Days in Oklahoma City May 20-22, chance to be on Ty Pennington show offered
Ty Pennington - AP Photo
Heritage Auctions specialists will be available to examine mementos May 20-22 at the Oklahoma City Crowne Plaza, 2945 Northwest Expressway.
Heritage’s specialists will examine up to three items, in most cases, per person and will give a free verbal appraisal.
Attendees may also qualify to be on a new television show produced for ABC starring Ty Pennington, according to a news release.
Auction categories include:
Fine & Decorative Arts, Silver & Vertu, Modern and Contemporary Art, Rare Coins & Currency, Fine Jewelry & Timepieces, American Indian Art, Space Exploration, Civil War, Arms & Militaria, Americana & Political, Texana, Comics & Comic Art, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Music & Entertainment Memorabilia, Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments, Sports Collectibles, Natural History, Vintage Movie Posters, Fine & Rare Wine, and Designer Handbags.
Specialists will be prepared to accept and fully insure consignments of qualified items at the event as well, and Heritage Auctions will, in some cases, offer cash advances on qualified consignments, or buy items outright.
For more information on Heritage Auctions, visit www.HA.com.
OSU alumnus Johnson Bailey to appear on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Friday
Johnson Bailey on "Shark Tank"- ABC Photo
Oklahoma State University’s 2010 Student Entrepreneur of the Year Johnson Bailey will appear on ABC’s “Shark Tank” at 7 p.m. Friday, according to a news release.
“Shark Tank” is a reality series featuring a panel, consisting of real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, infomercial industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion icon Daymond John and financial expert Kevin O’Leary, that listens to pitches of the best business and product ideas from some of America’s brightest entrepreneurs, including start-ups from stay-at-home moms and businesses already producing $20 million in sales.
The entrepreneurs attempt to convince the “Shark Tank” panel members to invest in their business ideas, and the “Sharks” have a goal as well – to get a return on their investment and become owners of a piece of the next big business concept.
Bailey will be pitching his company, Original Man Candles, which creates candles specifically created for men.
Scents for the candles, each poured by hand by Bailey, include golf course, draft beer and football.
Bailey will be asking for an investment of $50,000 and will propose to share 25 percent of his company with the “Shark” who will support his idea.
To see a preview of Bailey’s appearance, click here.
If you’d like more information on purchasing Bailey’s candles, visit his website at test.originalmancandle.com/.
