Hanson to play “Give a Little” on “Dancing with the Stars: The Road to the Finals” tonight
Hanson performing Monday night on "Dancing with the Stars" - ABC Photo
After performing “MmmBop”on last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” show, Hanson will be playing their new song “Give a Little” during the one-hour special “Dancing with the Stars: The Road to the Finals” airing at 7 p.m. tonight, April 26, on ABC.
Brothers, and Tulsa natives, Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson make up the band Hanson.
The cast of the musical “Rock of Ages,” starring Constantine Maroulis and Rebecca Faulkenberry, will also be featured singing a special medley of the show’s hits created especially for “Dancing with the Stars.”
The live episode includes the remaining dancing couples looking ahead, through live interviews and video, to what it will take for each of them to reach the finals, as well as past “Dancing with the Stars” celebrities and the judges providing commentary on each pair, according to a news release.
“Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” follows at 8 p.m., in which another couple will be eliminated and NKOTBSB (New Kids On the Block/Back Street Boys) will perform “Don’t Turn Out the Lights,” accompanied on the ballroom floor by dance pros Lacey Schwimmer and Tony Dovolani and members of the “DWTS” Troupe.
NKOTBSB will also present a two-song medley of their hit songs “Step by Step” and “I Want It That Way,” accompanied by Anna Trebunskaya and Peta Murgatroyd.
Singer Pia Toscano is also scheduled to sing “I’ll Stand by You,” accompanied by Mark Ballas and Karina Smirnoff.
Toby Keith to perform on “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
Toby Keith - AP Photo
Oklahoma native Toby Keith will be the special musical guest on “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show” at 8 p.m. tomorrow on ABC.
“Dancing with the Stars” is celebrating American Week with the eight remaining couples performing to classic American themed songs from 7 to 8:31 tonight, according to a news release.
Keith continues the celebration tomorrow on the results show by playing two of his biggest hits, “American Soldier,” accompanied by “Dancing with the Stars” pros Anna Trebunskaya and Jonathan Roberts; and “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” accompanied by Maks Chmerkovskiy, Lacey Schwimmer and the “Dancing with the Stars” Dance Troupe.
“Macy’s Stars of Dance” American week performance, also on the results show, is choreographed by Jamal Sims, who will be featured in the number as well.
Sims’ choreography credits include “Footloose,” “Rock of Ages” and the “Step Up” film series.
The eight couples who are still dancing this week are:
- Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy
- Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke
- Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas
- Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff
- Petra Nemcova and Dmitry Chaplin
- Romeo and Chelsie Hightower
- Hines Ward and Kym Johnson
- Kendra Wilkinson and Louis Van Amstel
“Cougar Town”: Cast and producers to answer phone calls from fans
Courteney Cox of "Cougar Town" - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
“Cougar Town,” starring Courteney Cox, returns to the ABC prime time lineup with a special episode at 8:31 p.m. Monday after “Dancing With the Stars,” before landing in its regular 8:31 p.m. Wednesday time slot on April 20.
To celebrate the sitcom’s return and engage its fans, executive producers Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel have something fun in store for viewers who tune in to Monday’s episode in which Bobby (Brian Van Holt) and Laurie (Busy Philipps) become partners in a business venture to bring the gang’s favorite game, “Penny Can,” to the public.
Bobby and Laurie will reveal a phone number during the show that viewers can dial for a chance to talk to a member of the cast, or with Bill or Kevin, according to a news release.
Starting Monday, April 18, cast and producers will answer a cell phone that corresponds to the phone number communicated on the show.
A voice message will also let fans know how they can order their very own “Bobby Cobb Official Competition Penny Can.”
For more information on “Cougar Town,” go to www.ABC.com.
“Happy Endings” not so blissful
From left, Casey Wilson, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr. and Eliza Coupe of "Happy Endings" - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
ABC is taking another stab at comedy tonight with its new sitcom “Happy Endings.”
In the pilot, Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) leaves Dave (Zachary Knighton) at the altar, and this breakup affects not only them, of course, but their social circle, as well.
Their social circle consists of Alex’s sister Jane (Eliza Coupe) and her husband Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.); Max (Adam Pally); and Penny (Casey Wilson).
The premise revolves around how this group tries to stay together after the wedding debacle.
The problem is, I didn’t laugh, nor did I want to laugh.
Not only are the lines lacking in humor, but the delivery in most cases seems forced.
And, the characters and situations seem stereotypical and/or unbelievable, as well.
For example, Penny is a single 30-year-old woman afraid she’s not going to meet Mr. Right (Haven’t ever seen that character before!)
And Alex and Dave are a couple that can’t communicate, so she abandons him at their wedding, which gives viewers the chance to see their awkwardness in the aftermath when they’re together with their mutual friends (Would you really want to hang out with your ex – even if it’s with other friends – on a regular basis?)
The good news is ABC does have “Modern Family!”
“Happy Endings” premieres tonight at 8:31, with an additional episode airing at 9, on ABC.
– Melissa Hayer
mhayer@opubco.com
ABC announces 2010-11 season finale dates
Sofia Vergara and Ed O'Neill in "Modern Family" - ABC Photo by Danny Feld
ABC has provided the list below of its 2010-11 season finale dates:
Sunday, May 8:
9:01-10 p.m. “Brothers & Sisters”
Wednesday, May 11:
7:30-8 p.m. “Better With You”
Sunday, May 15:
7-8:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
8-10 p.m. “Desperate Housewives” (Special Two-Hour Finale)
Monday, May 16:
9:01-10 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, May 17:
7-8 p.m. “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution”
Thursday, May 19:
7-8 p.m. “Wipeout” (Spring Edition)
8-9:01 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
9:01-10 p.m. “Private Practice”
Friday, May 20:
7-8 p.m. “Shark Tank”
Sunday, May 22:
6-7 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
Monday, May 23:
7-8 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (Performance Show)
Tuesday, May 24:
8-10 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars The Results Show”
Wednesday, May 25:
7-7:30 p.m. “The Middle”
8-8:31 p.m. “Modern Family”
8:31-9:30 p.m. “Cougar Town” (Special One-Hour Finale)
Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo in "Grey's Anatomy" - ABC Photo by Danny Feld
Role suits Dana Delany in ABC’s “Body of Proof”
Dana Delany stars as Dr. Megan Hunt in "Body of Proof" - ABC Photo by Donna Svennevik
In ABC’s new drama “Body of Proof,” Dana Delany plays Dr. Megan Hunt, a driven Philadelphia neurosurgeon who faces a new career when a car accident ends her ability to practice surgery.
The demands of her job had already contributed to a divorce from her husband, Todd Fleming (Jeffrey Nordling), and the loss of custody of her daughter, Lacey (Mary Mouser).
Hunt suffers from paresthesia, which means she has random attacks of numbness and cramping of her hands, but the condition didn’t show itself until her first operation after the accident.
She lost control of her instruments and her patient died on the operating table.
Five years later Hunt is a medical examiner and she is determined to find out who or what has killed the victims she encounters. She is also finding that their lives and the lessons they hold can be applied to her own personal journey of redemption and forgiveness.
This is an extremely well-suited role for Delany, one in which she can demonstrate intelligence, fortitude and vulnerability, and it should be particularly absorbing to watch her try to repair her relationship with her daughter.
Delany has a solid backup cast including Jeri Ryan as Hunt’s boss Dr. Kate Murphey; Nicholas Bishop as Hunt’s partner, Medical Investigator Peter Dunlop; John Carroll Lynch as Detective Bud Morris and Geoffrey Arend as Dr. Ethan Gross.
If the pilot episode is any evidence, “Body of Proof” is a fresh take on the crime-solving genre of shows.
“Body of Proof” premieres at 9 p.m. March 29 on ABC.
– Melissa Hayer
mhayer@opubco.com
Kristin Chenoweth cast in ABC pilot
Kristin Chenoweth - AP Photo
Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth has been added to the cast of the ABC pilot “Good Christian Bitches,” joining Leslie Bibb, Jennifer Aspen, Miriam Shor, Marisol Nichols and Annie Potts, according to Matt Webb Mitovich of at tvline.com.
To check out his report, go to www.tvline.com/2011/03/kristin-chenoweth-good-christian-pilot-abc/.
“Dancing With the Stars” pairings announced
"Dancing With the Stars" judges, from left, Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
“Dancing With the Stars” celebrity/professional dancer pairings have been announced for the show’s latest installment in an ABC news release today.
The list is as follows:
- Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy
- “Psycho” Mike Catherwood and Lacey Schwimmer
- Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke
- Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas
- Sugar Ray Leonard and Anna Trebunskaya
- Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff
- Petra Nemcova and Dmitry Chaplin
- Romeo and Chelsie Hightower
- Hines Ward and Kym Johnson
- Kendra Wilkinson and Louis Van Amstel
- Wendy Williams and Tony Dovolani
The latest edition of “Dancing With the Stars” debuts from 7 to 9:01 p.m. March 21 on ABC.
“Dancing With the Stars” cast announced
Back row, from left: Hines Ward, Ralph Macchio, Romeo, Sugar Ray Leonard and front row from left: Kirstie Alley, Chris Jericho, Wendy Williams, "Psycho" Mike Catherwood, Kendra Wilkinson and Chelsea Kane of "Dancing With the Stars" - ABC Photo by Adam Larkey
ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” returns at 7 p.m. March 21 with its usual eclectic casting.
The 11 celebrities competing on the dance floor this season, according to a news release, are as follows:
- Actress Kirstie Alley
- Radio show co-host “Psycho” Mike Catherwood
- Six-time WWE world champion Chris Jericho
- Actress Chelsea Kane
- World champion boxer Sugar Ray Leonard
- Actor Ralph Macchio
- Model Petra Nemcova
- Music artist Romeo
- Super Bowl champion Hines Ward
- Television personality Kendra Wilkinson
- Talk show host Wendy Williams
Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke return as hosts of “Dancing With the Stars,” with Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli returning as judges as well.
“Dancing With the Stars” premieres its next edition from 7 to 9:01 p.m. March 21 with 11 couples dancing for the first time on live national television, performing either the fox trot or cha-cha.
The following week the couple with the lowest combined judges’ scores and public votes for their performance will be eliminated on the “Dancing With the Stars the Results Show” from 8 to 9:01 p.m. March 29 on ABC.
"Dancing With the Stars" judges, from left, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
Blake Griffin to appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Thursday night
Los Angeles Clippers NBA star Blake Griffin - AP Photo by Gus Ruelas
Former University of Oklahoma and current Los Angeles Clippers NBA star Blake Griffin is scheduled to appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Thursday night.
Other scheduled guests are actor Jason Sudeikis and singer Keri Hilson.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs at 12 a.m. weeknights on ABC.
Los Angeles Clippers NBA star Blake Griffin in action. - AP Photo by Mark J. Terrill
