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History’s ‘Vikings’ — Even Plunderers Love Their Kids

Posted on 03/3/2013 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentVikings sets out on its voyage as History’s first original series tonight (3/3), and it’s quite the spectacle to behold. From filmmaker Michael Hirst of Showtime’s The Tudors and the big-screen Elizabeth fame, the drama gives us power struggles, romance, intrigue, encounters with Odin and sailing adventure — along with the requisite gouging and impaling you knew would be part of any story of these brutal raiders of the north. (Especially those hoping to attract a young male audience, as this one …

Oscar Night Was Great for Grownups

Posted on 02/25/2013 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentMovies for Grownups winner Dustin Hoffman said on the Oscar red carpet Sunday that the award ceremony hadn’t changed even a “titch” over all the years he’s been part of the Hollywood scene — and that’s going back to 1967 when he was nominated for The Graduate. He was certainly right about that. The inconsistent show was, as usual, overlong and, unfortunately, uninspired. However mixed the reviews are for the show — some tweeters suggested Seth MacFarlane include himself in …

How Long Will Oscar Show Go? Inside Info Here

Posted on 02/22/2013 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentHey, Oscar handicappers. Interested in a side wager about how long this year’s show will run? Producers Neil Meron, 57, and Craig Zadan, 63, say they will really try to bring it in on time, 11 p.m. ET. To prepare for Sunday night, Meron and Zadan, the team behind Chicago, Hairspray and now TV’s Smash, say they watched 40 years of Oscar shows. Said Zadan, “When you watch 30 or 40 years of shows, there’s a commonality of time-consuming elements. And you …

A Retooled ‘Body of Proof’ Is Back

Posted on 02/16/2013 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentGet ready for what producers are calling the “higher octane” version of Dana Delany’s Body of Proof when the show launches its third season Tuesday. There will be more action for Dana’s Dr. Megan Hunt character — literally and figuratively. Hunky Mark Valley has been brought in to provide the romantic action. He plays Detective Tommy Sullivan, with whom Megan has a past and potentially a future. He isn’t intimidated by the tough, brusque, witty medical examiner. He can stand …

Anthony Edwards Returns to Series TV in Conspiracy Mystery ‘Zero Hour’

Posted on 02/10/2013 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentFormer ER star Anthony Edwards is back to series television on Valentine’s Day, in the aggressively promoted ABC mystery thriller serial, Zero Hour. It’s been more than a decade since Edwards breathed his last breath on ER, a prime-time event grownup viewers most certainly recall, involving magazine cover stories, dream-like soft focus scenes, tears, and water cooler chatter the next day. Dr. Mark Greene and his departure remain so vivid, even now, it’s probably to Edwards’ advantage that he waited …

Oscar Nominees Luncheon Could Make Irresistible TV

Posted on 02/5/2013 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentOf all the awards season events, the annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon stands out because it is a comparatively relaxed, familial affair; plus, it’s not televised. In fact, it has become a welcome respite for the anointed ones, a place where they can bond as a class while out of sight of the viewing audience (though it certainly could make an irresistible show.) Yesterday’s luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel had enough star power to light up the Superdome. Denzel …