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Best of 2012 - Jason Coleman's Top Ten DVD/Blu-ray's
Ready for another look back at the best of 2012? Well then, let’s take a short walk down memory lane and examine all things home entertainment this time around. Yup, it’s a chance to check out most memorable flicks, complete sets and all their delightful extras within – from re-releases of the greats to newbies with distinctive movie and packaging design flair it’s all here. (And hats off to Shout! Factory for having a whopping four titles on this list!) Let’s press play and browse over my..."Best of 2012 Top Ten DVD/Blu-ray’s!"
1. "They Live" (Shout! Factory)
Never has an old...
READ MORE1. "They Live" (Shout! Factory)
Never has an old...
'The Carol Burnett Show: The Ultimate Collection'
Is there really anyone out there who’s not a Carol Burnett Show fan? (If so shame on you!) For those who like their funny ladies loud, colorful and all together delightful, we’re checking out the massive and comprehensive "The Carol Burnett Show: The Ultimate Collection." The skinny on the 22-DVD, 50 episode set lies beneath the review curtain below!
Title: "The Carol Burnett Show: The Ultimate Collection"
Grade: 5
Cast: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Director: Various
Rating: Unrated
Release Company: Time Life
Website: www.TimeLife.com
The Show:...
READ MORETitle: "The Carol Burnett Show: The Ultimate Collection"
Grade: 5
Cast: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Director: Various
Rating: Unrated
Release Company: Time Life
Website: www.TimeLife.com
The Show:...
Betty White Inducted Into NAB Hall Of Fame
Golden Girls legend Betty White is the latest star to enter the National Association of Broadcasters' Hall of Fame.
The veteran actress was inducted into the prestigious institution at a special ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
White was selected for the honor in recognition of her lengthy career, her seven Emmy Awards and her numerous TV and film roles.
NAB President-CEO Gordon Smith says, "Betty White is admired by generations of audiences. She has remarkable energy and an incredible ability to connect with viewers. Betty's contributions to television and entertainment as a whole a...
READ MOREThe veteran actress was inducted into the prestigious institution at a special ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
White was selected for the honor in recognition of her lengthy career, her seven Emmy Awards and her numerous TV and film roles.
NAB President-CEO Gordon Smith says, "Betty White is admired by generations of audiences. She has remarkable energy and an incredible ability to connect with viewers. Betty's contributions to television and entertainment as a whole a...
Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White!
TV veteran Betty White has a big reason to celebrate on Tuesday - America's favorite Golden Girl turns 90.
Known for her comedic chops and charming wit on hit shows like "Hot in Cleveland," "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," White boasts a successful career, which now spans seven decades.
And she doesn't appear to be slowing down with age - on Monday night bosses at network NBC paid tribute to the legend's career by airing a star-studded TV special, which featured Hugh Jackman and Carol Burnett, among others, paying tribute to the birthday girl - and she is just about to ...
READ MOREKnown for her comedic chops and charming wit on hit shows like "Hot in Cleveland," "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," White boasts a successful career, which now spans seven decades.
And she doesn't appear to be slowing down with age - on Monday night bosses at network NBC paid tribute to the legend's career by airing a star-studded TV special, which featured Hugh Jackman and Carol Burnett, among others, paying tribute to the birthday girl - and she is just about to ...
Carol Burnett To Make TV Return For 'All My Children' Sendoff
Legendary comedienne Carol Burnett is to reprise her role as Verla Grubbs on daytime soap All My Children.
The beloved star first appeared on the show in 1983 and teamed up with Elizabeth Taylor for ratings bonanza episodes in 1984.
Burnett also returned as Grubbs for the show's 35th anniversary episode in 2005, and now she'll be back for the soap's final episodes before the drama ends for good in September.
She's not the only big name returning to the show - Josh Duhamel has revealed he'll also be back as con man character Leo du Pres.
READ MOREThe beloved star first appeared on the show in 1983 and teamed up with Elizabeth Taylor for ratings bonanza episodes in 1984.
Burnett also returned as Grubbs for the show's 35th anniversary episode in 2005, and now she'll be back for the soap's final episodes before the drama ends for good in September.
She's not the only big name returning to the show - Josh Duhamel has revealed he'll also be back as con man character Leo du Pres.
Classic TV Comedy Icons: Where Are They Now?
In the season premiere of TV Land’s ‘Hot in Cleveland,’ Betty White’s character, Elka, found herself in jail. A slim cell mate who called her “fresh meat” turned around and turned out to be none other than Mary Tyler Moore. The cameo was more a wink at the two icons’ history together, with the characters noting it had been 33 years since they’d seen each other – exactly as long as it had been since Moore and White worked together on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show.’
This sequence made me wonder – what are all the iconic TV actors from the glory days up to? Aside from this cameo, Moore re-eme...
READ MOREThis sequence made me wonder – what are all the iconic TV actors from the glory days up to? Aside from this cameo, Moore re-eme...
'Glee' Recap: Wedding Blitz
It’s a Glee wedding – Finn’s Mom and Kurt’s Dad. Sue and Herself. Quinn and Sam. Within the first few minutes all three “couples” are flirting with the idea of putting a ring on it.
Meanwhile, Kurt’s bully is continuing to terrorize him and there’s nothing Principal Sue can do…. Except change her nickname for Kurt from “Lady” to “Porcelain.” Rachel however, is not comfortable with that course of action and rallies the Glee girls to sic their football boyfriends on Karofsky. The only one absent from the unsuccessful beat down is Finn. NOT COOL.
In other NOT COOL news, Sue’s absentee, Nazi...
READ MOREMeanwhile, Kurt’s bully is continuing to terrorize him and there’s nothing Principal Sue can do…. Except change her nickname for Kurt from “Lady” to “Porcelain.” Rachel however, is not comfortable with that course of action and rallies the Glee girls to sic their football boyfriends on Karofsky. The only one absent from the unsuccessful beat down is Finn. NOT COOL.
In other NOT COOL news, Sue’s absentee, Nazi...
Grassroots Campaign Wants 'Psych' Stars On 'SNL'
If one show has impassioned, loyal fans to be reckoned with, it's "Psych."
They call themselves "Psych-Os," and in just a couple of weeks, nearly 30,000 of them have united in an online effort to nab leads James Roday and Dulé Hill a dual hosting gig on NBC's long-running, live sketch show.
The grassroots campaign appeared about a week before the official "Psych" Facebook page cracked the 1 million member milestone on October 20. Dubbed "Psych Out SNL," the movement's own Facebook group states that the writers of USA's quirkily funny police procedural have given the undertaking their o...
READ MOREThey call themselves "Psych-Os," and in just a couple of weeks, nearly 30,000 of them have united in an online effort to nab leads James Roday and Dulé Hill a dual hosting gig on NBC's long-running, live sketch show.
The grassroots campaign appeared about a week before the official "Psych" Facebook page cracked the 1 million member milestone on October 20. Dubbed "Psych Out SNL," the movement's own Facebook group states that the writers of USA's quirkily funny police procedural have given the undertaking their o...
What's Back In TV Land: Our Favorite Returning Fall Shows
It's that time of year again, when we all set our DVRs and get ready for a night in with our favorite returning TV shows! Here's just a few to look forward to when September finally rolls around.
The Vampire Diaries, CW
Thursday, September 9, 8/7c
When "The Vampires Diaries" aired last fall it managed to become much more than just the supernatural "Gossip Girl'' that many had expected. It was a well-written, well-acted series that was intriguing enough to make you want to tune in every week. Its first season was a sexy, violent ride that once a week made the new vampire craze a little...
READ MOREThe Vampire Diaries, CW
Thursday, September 9, 8/7c
When "The Vampires Diaries" aired last fall it managed to become much more than just the supernatural "Gossip Girl'' that many had expected. It was a well-written, well-acted series that was intriguing enough to make you want to tune in every week. Its first season was a sexy, violent ride that once a week made the new vampire craze a little...
Carol Burnett To Guest Star On 'Glee'
Comedy legend Carol Burnett is set to bring big laughs to the set of Glee- the star has signed on for a cameo role in the hit TV musical.
The Tony-winning actress will join the all-singing, all-dancing cast for the show's second season - as the "Nazi-hunting mother" of Jane Lynch's character, cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, reports EW.com. The episode is expected to air in October or November.
Burnett's addition makes the second season of Glee a star-studded affair. The series will also feature stage veterans Kristin Chenoweth, Cheyenne Jackson and Jonathan Groff when it airs this au...
READ MOREThe Tony-winning actress will join the all-singing, all-dancing cast for the show's second season - as the "Nazi-hunting mother" of Jane Lynch's character, cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, reports EW.com. The episode is expected to air in October or November.
Burnett's addition makes the second season of Glee a star-studded affair. The series will also feature stage veterans Kristin Chenoweth, Cheyenne Jackson and Jonathan Groff when it airs this au...
They'll Let Anybody Write A Book These Days
2010 has been a big year so far for celebrity authors. Big-screen actors, reality TV stars, musicians and other celebs have been pimping their self-help tomes, novels, and children's books.
Most recently, "Real Housewives" star Bethenny Frankel released "Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes For Your Naturally Thin Life," Hugh Hefner's ex Kendra Wilkinson publicized "Sliding Into Home" and "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta pimped "Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance."
But there have been so many more just this year alone! Check 'em out!
Jennifer Love...
READ MOREMost recently, "Real Housewives" star Bethenny Frankel released "Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes For Your Naturally Thin Life," Hugh Hefner's ex Kendra Wilkinson publicized "Sliding Into Home" and "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta pimped "Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance."
But there have been so many more just this year alone! Check 'em out!
Jennifer Love...
2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Mega Diary
Ah, the Emmys. The one Awards show on TV that has a nonchalant attitude toward its honorees and the medium it seeks to honor. A ceremony that seeks to put on a funny show, not blow smoke up the behinds of the many winners mostly seem like they'd rather not be there.
Sure, the last couple years were awful, but this year we have the inimitable Neil Patrick Harris at the helm, and with the possibility that this may be Emmy's final year on broadcast television, they're certain to pull out all the stops and ratchet up the funny.
And with that stellar introduction, here is the 2009 Primet...
READ MORESure, the last couple years were awful, but this year we have the inimitable Neil Patrick Harris at the helm, and with the possibility that this may be Emmy's final year on broadcast television, they're certain to pull out all the stops and ratchet up the funny.
And with that stellar introduction, here is the 2009 Primet...
Starpulse Writer Compares Real Life To 'Post Grad'
I've always felt a companionship with Alexis Bledel due to her seven season stint as Rory Gilmore on the sorely missed "Gilmore Girls." I often imagined myself strolling through the Stars Hollow gazebo with Rory and her oh-so-cool mom Lorelai (Lauren Graham) before settling in for a night on their couch, rambling off sarcastic pop culture references at about 912 words a minute.
Now with the release of her new movie "Post Grad" Alexis and I have even more to bond over. I'm in the same situation as her character Ryden Malby, who is a recent college grad who failed to secure her dream job ...
READ MORENow with the release of her new movie "Post Grad" Alexis and I have even more to bond over. I'm in the same situation as her character Ryden Malby, who is a recent college grad who failed to secure her dream job ...
Alexis Bledel Q&A: Alexis Discusses Her 'Post Grad' Role And Amazing Cast
Alexis Bledel -- best known as Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls" -- stars in the new film "Post Grad" (Opening this Friday, August 21) about a recent graduate who's not finding life too easy after college. Alexis discusses her new role and how it differs from Rory Gilmore and shares her experiences working with Michael Keaton and living legend Carol Burnett.
Alexis Bledel: Hi!
Mike: Hey, Alexis, how are you?
Alexis Bledel: Good. How are you?
Mike: Pretty good. The first thing I wanted to ask was if it was intimidating at all working with the supporting cast. You have Michael Keato...
READ MOREAlexis Bledel: Hi!
Mike: Hey, Alexis, how are you?
Alexis Bledel: Good. How are you?
Mike: Pretty good. The first thing I wanted to ask was if it was intimidating at all working with the supporting cast. You have Michael Keato...
Review: 'Post Grad' Has No Rhyme Or Reason
One of the most famous formulas is the one for Coca-Cola. Do you know one of the best things about that formula? It's a secret. Why, oh why, can't movie formulas be secret? You know what a good formula is? The one that creates the eleven herbs and spices of Kentucky Fried Chicken (fine, it's technically a recipe, a point's trying to be made here). It's not finger lickin' good for no reason, mind you. You know what a bad formula is? Ambitious girl with longtime platonic guy friend is too caught up with her own career and her hunky foreign neighbor -- with prerequisite mid-film montages of ha...
READ MORERosie O'Donnell Returns To Television With Live Variety Special
Rosie O'Donnell will return to television on NBC with "Rosie's Variety Show," an hour-long variety special featuring a wide array of celebrity guests, musical acts, comedy skits and a giant primetime giveaway for both the in-studio and home audiences – all for a live broadcast on Wednesday, November 26 from 8-9 p.m. ET (the night before Thanksgiving).
Said O'Donnell, "This is a dream come true for any performer. Old time variety, live from New York with a nod to Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett and memories of Sonny and Cher."
O'Donnell will bring back the grand tradition of the varie...
READ MORESaid O'Donnell, "This is a dream come true for any performer. Old time variety, live from New York with a nod to Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett and memories of Sonny and Cher."
O'Donnell will bring back the grand tradition of the varie...
Celebrity Horoscope: Taurus
People who inhabit the Taurus sign (April 20-May 20) have a great work ethic and are reliable, honest, and determined. They don't take any unnecessary risks and are not easily distracted. In other words, they're taskmasters.
Take Cher, for example. She's been working since she was 17 - that's 45 years in the business and one heck of a work ethic. Although she "officially retired" following her 2005 farewell tour, she is contracted to perform over 200 shows over the next three years.
Those born under the bull sign also like to live comfortably. That's not a difficult thi...
READ MORETake Cher, for example. She's been working since she was 17 - that's 45 years in the business and one heck of a work ethic. Although she "officially retired" following her 2005 farewell tour, she is contracted to perform over 200 shows over the next three years.
Those born under the bull sign also like to live comfortably. That's not a difficult thi...
TV Stars We'd Like To See On The Big Screen
Television. It's a compelling medium in itself - but also frequently acts as a launching pad for actors chasing big screen dreams. To think that full-fledged movie stars like Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, and Katherine Heigl all got their big breaks on television shows. So, who should the next TV-turned-movie star be? Here's our Top 10 List to get you thinking.
10. Morena Baccarin. Beauty meshed with an all-around intriguing persona should make Morena Baccarin a natural pick for big film projects. Yet, somehow she's flown largely under the radar, instead developing a str...
READ MORE10. Morena Baccarin. Beauty meshed with an all-around intriguing persona should make Morena Baccarin a natural pick for big film projects. Yet, somehow she's flown largely under the radar, instead developing a str...
March Movie Preview
With the month of love at our heels and St. Patrick's day right around the corner, the weather is promising to thaw and the movies are starting to get hot. Oscar season is over, which can mean only one thing: the push to summer block busters is right around the corner.
Fans of academy-driven mellow drama, art pictures, or just some more meaningful films must go into hiding for a few months or simply stay glued to George Clooney's IMDb in production page. Meanwhile, mindless summer gags are toning their movie-watching physique at muscle beach getting ready for their time. All that stan...
READ MOREFans of academy-driven mellow drama, art pictures, or just some more meaningful films must go into hiding for a few months or simply stay glued to George Clooney's IMDb in production page. Meanwhile, mindless summer gags are toning their movie-watching physique at muscle beach getting ready for their time. All that stan...
Notes & Quotes
"Just tell her, 'If you don't go out with me I'm going to find the thing you love the most and eat it, whether it be your dog or your bird!'" Sylvester Stallone offers dating tips for the desperate.
"I'm 42 years old and my favorite form of entertainment is/are cartoons. This doesn't speak too highly of me, I know." Moby recently watched, and fell in love with, animated movie Chicken Little.
"Some people never figure themselves out, and that's sad. I'm still learning who I am, but I'm not scared to be myself anymore." Rihanna is enjoying her self-confidence.
Enterprising h...
READ MORE"I'm 42 years old and my favorite form of entertainment is/are cartoons. This doesn't speak too highly of me, I know." Moby recently watched, and fell in love with, animated movie Chicken Little.
"Some people never figure themselves out, and that's sad. I'm still learning who I am, but I'm not scared to be myself anymore." Rihanna is enjoying her self-confidence.
Enterprising h...
Fascinating Facts
Beloved comedienne Carol Burnett is set to add John Cleese to her list of Love Letters co-stars. Cleese will join Burnett for the play, in which she has starred alongside Tom Selleck, Charlton Heston and Leslie Nielsen, later this year. Burnett has been touring with the show since 1990.
Rap mogul Jermaine Dupri is to spill secrets about his romance with Janet Jackson in a new autobiography. The Georgia-based producer is putting the finishing touches to Young, Rich and Dangerous: My Life in Music, which will hit book stores in October.
Former 'N Sync star Joey Fatone has his wif...
READ MORERap mogul Jermaine Dupri is to spill secrets about his romance with Janet Jackson in a new autobiography. The Georgia-based producer is putting the finishing touches to Young, Rich and Dangerous: My Life in Music, which will hit book stores in October.
Former 'N Sync star Joey Fatone has his wif...
Carrey & Carrel Team Up Again For Dr. Seuss Movie
Bruce Almighty co-stars Jim Carrey and Steve Carell have teamed up again to bring another Dr. Seuss tale to the big screen. Carrey, who starred in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas, will play the lead in Horton Hears a Who!, while Carell will portray the Mayor of Whoville in the project.
Comedienne Carol Burnett, who plays the villainous Kangaroo in the film, says, "I've yet to meet Jim or Steve and I hope I do. Maybe Steve can get me on (TV show) The Office, which I love. And I wish Jim and I could be on the same set together because I think we could be ad-libbing and overlapp...
READ MOREComedienne Carol Burnett, who plays the villainous Kangaroo in the film, says, "I've yet to meet Jim or Steve and I hope I do. Maybe Steve can get me on (TV show) The Office, which I love. And I wish Jim and I could be on the same set together because I think we could be ad-libbing and overlapp...
Celebrity Birthdays, April 26
Happy Birthday To actress Jordana Brewster (1980), "Smallville" star Tom Welling (1977), Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison (1976), TLC singer Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins (1970), "The King of Queens" Kevin James (1965), Chinese martial arts actor Jet Li (1963), actress Joan Chen (1961), Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor (1960), 50s teen idol Bobby Rydell (1942), Italian composer Giorgio Moroder (1940), instrumental rocker Duane Eddy (1938), "My Cousin Vinny" actor Lane Smith (1936; d. 2005), "Catch-22" actor Alan Arkin (1934), prolific comedian Carol Burnett (1933), Chinese architect I.M. Pei (1917),...
READ MORETV Land Awards to Salute Lucille Ball, 'The Brady Bunch,' 'Taxi' & More
TV Land announced today that it will salute Lucille Ball, Roots, The Brady Bunch, Taxi and Hee Haw among others at the Fifth Annual TV Land Awards hosted by Kelly Ripa on Saturday, April 14. The gala premieres on TV Land on Sunday, April 22nd at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will be rebroadcast on TV Land's sister network, Nick at Nite that same night beginning at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
All of this year's honorees are pop culture icons representing a cross-section of classic television that Boomers continue to love. Legendary comedienne Carol Burnett will bestow the Legacy of Laughter Award on Lucie Arnaz...
READ MOREAll of this year's honorees are pop culture icons representing a cross-section of classic television that Boomers continue to love. Legendary comedienne Carol Burnett will bestow the Legacy of Laughter Award on Lucie Arnaz...
Carol Burnett Sues Fox Over Family Guy Spoof
Beloved US comedienne Carol Burnett is suing bosses at TV and movie studio 20th Century Fox, claiming one of her famous characters was portrayed on animated series Family Guy without her permission.
Burnett has filed a $2 million copyright infringement lawsuit against the studio, alleging one cartoon character on the hit show was clearly based on her Charwoman creation.
The April 2006 Family Guy episode in question portrayed Charwoman as a pornographic character, and, to add insult to injury, Burnett claims the show also featured an "altered version" of the famous The Carol Burn...
READ MOREBurnett has filed a $2 million copyright infringement lawsuit against the studio, alleging one cartoon character on the hit show was clearly based on her Charwoman creation.
The April 2006 Family Guy episode in question portrayed Charwoman as a pornographic character, and, to add insult to injury, Burnett claims the show also featured an "altered version" of the famous The Carol Burn...
'The Megan Mullally Show' Kicks off Monday, Sept. 18
"The Megan Mullally Show" is set to launch in national syndication on Monday, September 18, on NBC. Inspired by classic talk and variety shows, but with a distinctly modern-day sensibility, Megan Mullally will tip her hat to cross-generational audiences this season.
Two-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's Will & Grace, moves into the driver's seat as host for this daytime talk show.
Among those already booked for the show's opening first weeks include Will Ferrell, Felicity Huffman, Jenny McCarthy, Patric...
READ MORETwo-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's Will & Grace, moves into the driver's seat as host for this daytime talk show.
Among those already booked for the show's opening first weeks include Will Ferrell, Felicity Huffman, Jenny McCarthy, Patric...
'Grey's Anatomy' Wins Big at TV Critics Awards
Grey's Anatomy won the Best Program award at North America's Television Critics Association awards in Pasadena, California, yesterday. Other winning shows included Lost (Outstanding Drama), The Office (Outstanding Comedy) and My Name Is Earl (Outstanding New Program).
The acting awards went to The Office's Steve Carell for Individual Achievement in Comedy and House star Hugh Laurie for Individual Achievement in Drama.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Program Of The Year: Grey's Anatomy
Outstanding New Program: My Name Is Earl
Outstanding Drama: Lost
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READ MOREThe acting awards went to The Office's Steve Carell for Individual Achievement in Comedy and House star Hugh Laurie for Individual Achievement in Drama.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Program Of The Year: Grey's Anatomy
Outstanding New Program: My Name Is Earl
Outstanding Drama: Lost
...
Nominees Announced for Television Critics Awards
The Sopranos, 24, My Name Is Earl and The Office are leading the way at the Television Critics Awards, after scooping the most nominations for the 22nd annual awards ceremony. All four shows landed three nods, including one acting nomination each for its stars James Gandolfini, Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Lee and Steve Carell. Elsewhere there are nods for Grey's Anatomy, Lost, House, Scrubs and Everybody Hates Chris.
The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on July 23. The full list of nominations is as follows:
Program Of The Year
Grey's Anatomy
Lost
The Office
The ...
READ MOREThe ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on July 23. The full list of nominations is as follows:
Program Of The Year
Grey's Anatomy
Lost
The Office
The ...
Celebrity Birthdays, April 26
Happy Birthday To actress Jordana Brewster (1980), "Smallville" star Tom Welling (1977), Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison (1976), TLC singer Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins (1970), "The King of Queens" Kevin James (1965), Chinese martial arts actor Jet Li (1963), actress Joan Chen (1961), Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor (1960), 50s teen idol Bobby Rydell (1942), Italian composer Giorgio Moroder (1940), instrumental rocker Duane Eddy (1938), "My Cousin Vinny" actor Lane Smith (1936; d. 2005), "Catch-22" actor Alan Arkin (1934), prolific comedian Carol Burnett (1933), Chinese architect I.M. Pei (1917),...
READ MORECarol Burnett To Guest Star on 'Desperate Housewives'
Carol Burnett will leave her comedic roots behind when she appears on Desperate Housewives as Eleanor Mason, the cold stepmother of Bree Van De Camp (Marcia Cross). The 72-year-old comedienne agreed to appear on the show on one condition - she could play a mean character. She says, "I thought this would be a hoot. I'm a soap opera fan and this is a very campy soap."
Series creator Marc Cherry is thrilled Burnett agreed to appear on the show saying, "I learned how to be funny from Carol Burnett. Eleanor took over after Bree's mother was killed when Bree was a child. She's a very tightly...
READ MORESeries creator Marc Cherry is thrilled Burnett agreed to appear on the show saying, "I learned how to be funny from Carol Burnett. Eleanor took over after Bree's mother was killed when Bree was a child. She's a very tightly...
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