party down-related stories
Posted Nov 23rd 2009 7:30PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, OpEd, Video, Commercials, Celebrities, Emmys, Reality-Free, Glee
Is there anything that Jane Lynch can't do? The comic actress -- who some people are already declaring is a shoo-in for the Primetime Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama series for
Glee -- has veered into a new venue.
In addition to her television characters, Jane's brilliant performance as Sue Sylvester, her semi-regular shrink role, Dr. Freeman, on
Two and a Half Men, Constance on
Party Down, she's now doing commercials.
Yes, the latest triumph for La Lynch is a set of XBox 360 commercials that are all about fun.
Continue reading Jane Lynch can do everything, even Xbox 360 commercials
Posted Sep 2nd 2009 7:01PM by Kona Gallagher
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Casting, Reality-Free
Now this is some casting news I can get behind. After the
disastrous In the Motherhood,
Megan Mullally is returning to television-- on a show that's actually funny! Mullally is set to
join the cast of the amazing Party Down, a Starz original from
Veronica Mars creator,
Rob Thomas.
Mullally is replacing
Jane Lynch, whose role as Sue Sylvester on
Glee has been bumped up from recurring character to series regular. She plays "Lydia Dunfree, who leaves her small town and her failed marriage to help her 13-year-old daughter Escapade achieve her dream of becoming an actress. In addition to working as a cater-waiter for Party Down, Lydia is looking for Mr. Right."
Continue reading Megan Mullally gets ready to Party Down
Posted May 22nd 2009 4:03PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Late Night, Programming, Celebrities, Talk Show, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
USA has an NCIS marathon all night.- At 8, PBS has a new Washington Week, followed by new episodes of NOW and Bill Moyers Journal.
- MyNetwork TV has a new Smackdown! at 8.
- TNT has the Magic/Cavaliers game at 8.
- Versus has the Black Hawks/Red Wings game at 8.
- Cartoon Network has a new Secret Saturdays at 8, followed by a new Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
- At 8:30, HGTV has a new Myles of Style.
- At 10, ABC has a new 20/20.
- E! has a new episode of The Soup at 10.
- There's a new SuperNews on Current at 10.
- Also at 10: Starz has the season finale of Head Case, then the season finale of Party Down.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
After the jump, the late night talk shows.
Continue reading What's On Tonight: Smackdown, Batman, Head Case, Party Down
Posted May 19th 2009 3:43PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Video, Reality-Free
Party Down is one of those shows that I always forget is on (it's on STARZ Friday nights), but it looks like one I might enjoy. Here's a clip from this Friday's season finale (it's been renewed for another season). Kristen Bell guest stars as an obnoxious
girl who can shoot electricity out of her hands party planner. Another
Heroes alum guest stars too: George Takei.
Posted May 8th 2009 4:03PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Late Night, Programming, Celebrities, Talk Show, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
TNT has Basketball Playoffs all night.- At 8, CBS has a new Ghost Whisperer, followed by new episodes of Flashpoint and Numb3rs.
- FOX has a new Prison Break at 8, then the season (series?) finale of Dollhouse.
- The CW has the season finale of Everybody Hates Chris at 8, followed by a new episode of The Game.
- PBS has new episodes of Washington Week, NOW, and Bill Moyers Journal.
- MyNetwork TV has a new Smackdown! at 8.
- Cartoon Network has a new Secret Saturdays at 8, then a new Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
- At 9, History Channel has a new Patton 360.
- BBC America has a new Mistresses at 9.
- National Geographic Channel has a new Dog Whisperer at 9, then a new Dogtown.
- At 10, ABC has a new 20/20.
- HBO has a new Real Time with Bill Maher at 10.
- STARZ has a new Head Case at 10, followed by a new Party Down.
- Also at 10: E! has a new episode of The Soup.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
After the jump, the late night talk shows.
Continue reading What's On Tonight: Smackdown, Everybody Hates Chris, Numb3rs, Party Down
Posted Apr 24th 2009 4:07PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Late Night, Programming, Celebrities, Talk Show, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 8, ABC has a new Wife Swap, followed by a new, two-hour 20/20.- CBS has a new Ghost Whisperer at 8, then new episodes of Flashpoint and Numb3rs.
- NBC has two new episodes of Howie Do It at 8, followed by a new, two-hour Dateline.
- FOX has new episodes of Prison Break and Dollhouse.
- The CW has a new Everybody Hates Chris at 8, then a new episode of The Game.
- There's a new Washington Week on PBS at 8, followed by new episodes of NOW and Bill Moyers Journal.
- MyNetwork TV has a new Smackdown! at 8.
- Nickelodeon has a new Penguins of Madagascar at 8.
- ESPN2 has the Magic/76ers game at 8.
- Also at 8: Cartoon Network has a new Secret Saturdays.
- At 9, History Channel has a new Patton 360.
- At 9:30, ESPN has the Rockets/Trail Blazers game.
- At 9:55, STARZ has a new Head Case, then a new Party Down.
- At 10, HBO has a new Real Time with Bill Maher.
- E! has a new episode of The Soup at 10.
Check your
local TV listings for more.
After the jump, the late night talk shows.
Continue reading What's On Tonight: Smackdown, Flashpoint, Dollhouse, Head Case
Posted Feb 19th 2009 2:01PM by Mike Moody
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Celebrities, Casting, Reality-Free
I've seen the new show from
Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas, and it is good. No, not the
Cupid redo; I'm talking about
Party Down.
The comedy about a group of struggling actors working as caterers premieres March 20 on STARZ. The show reunites Thomas with
Mars stars Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen and Adam Scott. Now, Veronica Mars herself, Kristen Bell, is
slated to guest star on the season finale, airing May 22.
Bell will play a rival caterer who makes trouble for the regular characters. Thomas said he wrote the part with Bell in mind.
Continue reading It's official: Kristen Bell will appear on Party Down
Posted Jan 13th 2009 5:05PM by Mike Moody
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Celebrities, Casting, Reality-Free
I can't believe I forgot to add
Party Down to my recent
list of new shows I'm looking forward to. Not only is it produced by
Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas, but it also
stars several Veronica Mars alums. Ken Marino (Vinnie Van Lowe), Ryan Hansen (Dick Casablancas), Adam Scott (Mr. Rooks), and Jane Lynch (Mrs. Donaldson) have all been cast in lead roles.
I know, I know; I was hoping to see Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni or even Kristen Bell on the cast list too. No such luck. But Colantoni is set to guest star in at least one episode, and so is Ed Begley Jr., who played Dean O'Dell in the last season of
Veronica Mars. Plus, Thomas said that Bell has expressed interest in appearing on the show.
Continue reading Veronica Mars stars to reunite on Party Down
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