BradleyWhitford-related stories
Posted Jan 17th 2009 2:20PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S07E11) "Come back here. I command you." -- Monk to Natalie
Exactly what is the relationship between Adrian Monk and Natalie Teeger? Boss/employee? Colleagues? Friends? Family? For a nice change of pace, this episode was less about whodunit and why and more, about how Monk and Natalie make whatever it is between them work. It was also a strange show in terms of physical humor, sort of in the
A Fish Called Wanda tradition, where pain equals laughs. For me, a little of that goes a long way.
However, the more important business was Monk and Natalie. She really proved her loyalty, integrity and grit. In an odd way, I think we saw qualities in her that Sharona wouldn't have displayed. I think she would have smacked Monk during this adventure, but more on that and the trip to the hospital and a very good guest turn by Bradley Whitford after the jump.
Continue reading Monk: Mr. Monk on Wheels
Posted Nov 7th 2008 5:02PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Celebrities, Reality-Free
Here's an appointment to the President-elect Barack Obama's new administration that should really make
Hardball's Chris Matthews happy. He's hired Ari Gold's brother -- sort of. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, has accepted the job as White House Chief of Staff, and the Congressman's brother Ari Emanuel is
the inspiration for Jeremy Piven's character Ari Gold on
Entourage.
Just like Ari on HBO, Ari Emanuel is Hollywood's toughest agent and Endeavor Talent Agency is the tops in the business. Ari's brother Rahm has a reputation for being just as ambitious, aggressive and forceful. He likes to play hardball and has been known to twist arms and bust heads, metaphorically, to get things done.
Continue reading Obama's chief of staff is Ari Gold's brother!
Posted Oct 31st 2008 11:01AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Casting, Reality-Free
I like
Bradley Whitford. Chances are you like Bradley Whitford, too. Who doesn't like Bradley Whitford? So, the news today that the Emmy winning star, an NBC favorite from
The West Wing -- and to a lesser-extent
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (although I think he was the best thing on that program) -- is back at work for the network is a good thing.
Whitford will produce and star in Off Duty, a buddy comedy series opposite Romany Malco.
It'll be a single-camera style comedy, telling the story of a veteran, once legendary police detective who has fallen on hard times. He's then paired up with a younger up-and-comer, a straight shooter, played by Malco.
This sounds like a somewhat familiar formula, so what will make or break this project is the chemistry and comic fireworks between the principals.
Continue reading Bradley Whitford back to NBC for buddy sitcom
Posted Jun 18th 2007 9:31AM by Richard Keller
Filed under: OpEd, ER, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Either the following is an extraordinary coincidence, a homage to another NBC drama, or another plot rip-off by Aaron Sorkin. One of the storylines that is running through the remaining episodes of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is the problem pregnancy of Danny Tripp's (Bradley Whitford) new fiance Jordan McDeere. When we last left Danny, he had learned that she was facing placenta accreta as well as disseminated intravascular coagulation (please don't ask me to explain what they are). And, while the doctor said not to worry there was quite a bit of concern.
Continue reading Do the pregnancy problems of Studio 60's Danny and Jordan have an ER connection?
Posted Jun 14th 2007 8:05AM by Anna Johns
Filed under: Industry, Law and Order, Watercooler Talk, Celebrities
According to the entertainment reporter over at
Fox News, actor Bradley Whitford "almost" got the role as the new Assistant District Attorney on
Law & Order. Sam Waterston is
vacating that position to play the District Attorney, now that actor Fred Thompson is
leaving the show to run for president.
Everybody got that? Good.
Continue reading Report: Bradley Whitford was "almost" new ADA on L&O
Posted Mar 13th 2007 10:32AM by Richard Keller
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, NBC, OpEd, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
If you are avid readers of TV Squad you know that Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is taking a little break. Okay, it may be taking a long break. All right, the next time we see it may be on the Brilliant But Cancelled website! Regardless of whether or not it returns to the NBC schedule (which is should, since it does have a full order) I am still rooting for the show. Not because of Aaron Sorkin, or the subject matter, or even for the walk-and-talks. I am rooting for Studio 60 to succeed due to one cast member . . . Sarah Paulson as Harriet Hayes.
Oh, wait a minute. That's for my 'The reason I'm NOT rooting for Studio 60' post. Who I meant to mention was Matt Perry as Matt Albie. Well, also Bradley Whitford as Danny Tripp, Amanda Peet as Jordan McDeere, D.L. Hughley as Simon Stiles, and pretty much everyone else on the cast except Harriet Hayes. But, mostly I'm rooting for Matt Perry.
Continue reading The reason I'm rooting for Studio 60
Posted Nov 13th 2006 8:30PM by Richard Keller
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, NBC, Web, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Note to TV Squad's Bob Sassone: You said you would be jealous if Ryan Budke visited the set of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Well, Bob, let the jealousy flow because we have new video of Ryan's recent visit to the Studio 60 set.
In this second go-around, Ryan speaks with cast members Matthew Perry, Steven Weber, Amanda Peet, and Timothy Busfield on how hard it is to speak "Aaron-ese" on the show. He also talks to Perry and Bradley Whitford about the the relationship of their characters Matt Albie and Danny Tripp.
You can view the video after the jump.
Continue reading On the set of Studio 60 -- VIDEO
Posted Oct 23rd 2006 2:50PM by Richard Keller
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, NBC, OpEd, Watercooler Talk, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
I thought it was just me.
I've tried to get into Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip like I did with Aaron Sorkin's two other network creations . . . The West Wing and Sports Night. I wanted to like Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford in their roles as the saviors of a long-running, comedy sketch show. I really did. But, there's just something missing; a last piece of the puzzle that would make this show very enjoyable. However, I thought I was the only one who felt that way.
Fortunately, I'm not. Not only do many of you feel the same way, but we also have Robert Bianco, USA Today's television critic, in our court as well.
Continue reading Studio 60 needs a makeover, according to Robert Bianco
Posted Oct 17th 2006 4:21PM by Brett Love
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, NBC, Watercooler Talk, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Ratings
The
numbers are in, and for the fourth week in a row ratings are down for
Studio 60. How's that old saying go? "Once is chance, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern." Four times is a big freaking problem. I don't think anyone really expected Matt and Danny to topple
C.S.I. Miami. That tilted head lingering gaze from Horatio is a powerful thing. But now they are coming in third after
What About Brian? I'm sure NBC will spin their win in some key demographics, but at some point they are going to have to start making changes.
As to why the ratings are dropping, it's hard to say. The complaint I hear most about the show, both here and in other venues, is that the show within the show just isn't funny. We're reminded again and again that Matt is a brilliant writer, and Harriet is a comedic genius, but really haven't been shown that yet. The Holly Hunter impression was the only Harriet moment that I found really funny. The rest has varied from just OK to forgettable.
Continue reading Studio 60 ratings drop, again
Posted Aug 4th 2006 2:36PM by Michael Canfield
Filed under: OpEd, Lost, Smallville, The Five
From John Madden to Sarah Paulson, Bradley Whitford, and superheroes on the small screen (where they
really flourish) -- here are the five things I'm looking forward to this Fall TV season:
1.
Lex, Lana, and General Zod love triangle: Forget Bryan Singer's not-too-bad film, forget the foul and execrable
My Super Ex-Girlfriend,
Smallville does comics right. And no ditzy bimbo sidekick for television's Lex Luthor, who appears to have won the heart of Clark's ex, Lana Lang, over the course of last season, and now he's possessed by the
Superman II film villain, Zod. That's character development that movies, (even 2 hour 45 minute movies) just don't have time for. A
Smallville cast addition:
Jimmy Olsen? Who cares. And is that freckled goofball the best they can do as a love interest for adorable Chloe (
Allison Mack)? Also, I'm thankful the suits passed on Aquaman. There's a reason
Aquaman is the fake movie on
Entourage -- the very idea is just ridiculous. A superhero should have powers that at least outweigh his weaknesses. (Has gills and the ability to bond with lobster and other entrees, but can't be out of water more than
one hour?) Now,
Justin Hartley is freed up to play Green Arrow on a
Smallville arc. Come to think of it, cut Chloe a break and hook her up with Green Arrow.
Continue reading The Five: Mike C's fall picks
Posted May 16th 2006 1:07PM by Richard Keller
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, NBC, Programming, Watercooler Talk
At the end of Sunday night's series finale of The West Wing, NBC premiered a 30-second preview of the new Aaron Sorkin series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (which I am calling Studio 60 from now on whenever I mention it.). The trailer can now be seen on YouTube in all its glory (or here, after the jump below).
Matthew Perry appears in a scene at the beginning of the trailer, and Bradley Whitford appears in a scene at the end. In between, a list of the show's stars is rattled off. If you notice, there are a number of people who have worked together before. Whitford, Perry and Timothy Busfield all appeared on Sorkin's The West Wing. Perry and Amanda Peet worked together on the film The Whole Nine Yards and its sequel.
Take a gander at the trailer. I think it will get you pumped up for the premier this fall.
Continue reading Studio 60 trailer now on YouTube
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