Wallander vs. Thor
Kenneth Branagh took a break from the editing room for the “Thor” film he is directing to talk to reporters at the TV critics’ press tour about another couple of…
'Upstairs Downstairs' Returns to PBS in Fall
Jean Marsh will reprise the role of Rose and the co-production with the BBC will also feature Eileen Atkins. “Upstairs Downstairs” ran in the U.K. from 1971 to 1975. Other…
Chuck Bass Lives
The presence of English-born Ed Westwick at the TV Press Tour indicates one thing for “Gossip Girl” fans: Chuck Bass is alive. The heir was last seen bleeding on a…
I’ve Changed, ‘Sunny in Philadelphia’ Says
Seems to me the characters on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” have evolved from being truly off-putting to being hilariously funny dunces. But that could just be me, the stars…
Tolan Talks ‘Rescue Me’ End
“Rescue Me” co creator Peter Tolan showed up at press tour this week, happy to be apart from Denis Leary, his creative partner who also stars in the series, now…
What’s Ahead for ‘Glee’
With a win from the TV Critics Association as program of the year, and the most Emmy nominations of any show, “Glee” is basking in glory as it prepares for…
That Guy Behind the Piano on ‘Glee’
One of the most mysterious people on the hit “Glee” is the guy who sits mute behind the piano. The actor is Brad Ellis. “He played the piano when we did…
Sue Sylvester, Author
Sue Sylvester, the fictional cheerleading coach on “Glee” is about to become a fictional author as well. “One of the things that we’re in process of doing, that I’m very…
Cloris Leachman: Crazy Lady at Press Tour
If she’s not getting a little out there at 87, Cloris Leachman is doing a pretty good creating that public persona. She made a splash at press tour Monday, hijacking…
Zipping Lip at Press Tour
TV writers got used to packed, newsy press tours last winter, when the Leno/Conan thing and Simon Cowell quitting “Idol” both happened on the same week. It looked like it…