The TV Chick

Sam Palladio wouldn’t call himself a singer if you asked…at least not yet. But I think that the success of his amazing duets (and solos) on Nashville would beg to differ. Palladio plays Gunnar, a struggling singer/songwriter with big dreams. Gunnar works with Scarlett (played by the talented Clare Bowen), and their relationship has gone recently from friends and writing partners to possibly something more. But are either of them ready to commit to each other? Palladio hopes that their relationship will be a slow burn, like Ross and Rachel on Friends. And I share in that hope. Nashville has quickly become one of my favorite new shows, and I’m constantly encouraging people to watch it, even if they aren’t a fan of country music. That’s not what the show is about. It’s about a musical world that few have ever tried to accurately portray. But Nashville succeeds at that, while adding soapy drama that we all love. And the music is phenomenal. When I caught up with Palladio, he was calling from Nashville, saying it was a great day to have a cup of coffee and a chat. I (somewhat shamefully) admitted to him I have a special Scarlett and Gunnar playlist and he was eager to talk about the show and all it has meant to him. But he’s a busy guy (or chap as they might say in his hometown of England). He’s working with a new band, kind of a Civil Wars type folk band, and in September, he has a movie “Runner, Runner” coming out with Justin Timberlake. But I had to ask him about what’s coming up for Gunnar (and Scarlett of course), what songs he hopes to sing on the show and if the accent has been hard to master.

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Castle has been firing on all cylinders this season. Not only have the writers navigated the Castle/Beckett romance beautifully, but they’ve also given us some wonderfully fun and different episodes like “Swan Song” and “Final Frontier”. I recently had the chance to chat with Seamus Dever (who plays Ryan) about tonight’s Christmas themed episode, the Ryan/Esposito bromance, his obsession with ties, and what’s coming up for the rest of the season.

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Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 (the B shortened for network television purposes) is a quirky, super funny comedy in its second season. It revolves around June, a girl who came to the big city with stars in her eyes only to find out quickly that she lost her job and her long term boyfriend and has to move in with Chloe (the aforementioned “b”). Chloe is best friends with James Van Der Beek (who plays himself) and has found herself in every situation from running People Magazine to picking a person annually to date and then dump. I recently had the chance to chat with the lovely Krysten Ritter (who plays Chloe) about tonight’s epic sounding Thanksgiving episode, living vicariously through Chloe and a love interest for her character.

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Suburgatory is such a delightful comedy that I wish more people were watching. In Season 2, Tessa is slowly starting to like her “pleasant nightmare” of living in Chatswin. Her dad, George, is starting to date polar opposite Dallas and just when things seem to be looking up, Tessa’s mom is going to come back into the picture. What I love about this show is that it is funny and wacky and crazy, all while staying grounded. There are touching and heavy and heartwarming moments and moments where a family dresses up in cat costumes for a fall talent show. Seriously, you should watch this show. I recently had the chance with Jane Levy (who plays Tessa) about what’s coming up this season, Tessa’s budding relationship with Ryan and how her mom will factor in.

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is one of my favorite comedies on TV. I adore all of the crazy Chatswin residents. If you aren’t watching yet (seriously, get to it!), here is the basic premise of the show: Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. The Halloween episode of Suburgatory “The Witches of East Chatswin” is fantastic. Rachel Dratch guest stars as Paula (a “witch”) who isn’t exactly what she seems. But that doesn’t stop Tessa and Lisa for thinking she is out to get them.

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In the season premiere of Suburgatory tonight, the Royce family is up to their usual shenanigans. Dalia still has her bff, her new pet kangaroo, and Dallas is determined not to let the Werner family steal Carmen away from her. What I love most about this show is even though families like the Royce’s are quite ridiculous and over the top, they are full of so much heart and very relatable once you look past the crazy. I recently had the chance to talk to the super talented and lovely Cheryl Hines and Carly Chaikin (Dallas and Dalia Royce, respectively) about the big premiere, favorite moments and grounding their characters in reality.

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Suburgatory is back tonight and if you haven’t been watching, now is a great time to start. I realize the name is a little odd and it’s on a network where Modern Family and Happy Endings are the critical darlings, but Suburgatory is brilliant and highly underrated. It’s hilarious and full of heart. Ana Gasteyer plays Sheila Shay, neighbor to George and Tessa (our protagonist family). Sheila and her husband Fred (played by SNL costar Chris Parnell) have a favorite child, a barn full of secrets and are never afraid to stick their nose in their neighbors’ business. Hilarity always ensues. I recently had the chance to chat with Gasteyer, who talked about what she loves most about playing Sheila Shay, her SNL costars on the show and what’s coming up for the Shay family in the big premiere and beyond.

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Nashville is my favorite new show of the fall, and y’all need to watch it. If you like country music, you’ll probably like Nashville. If you don’t like country music, there’s still a very good chance that you’ll like Nashville. It’s that good. It’s soapy and dramatic in all the right ways. There’s a rivalry between two country superstars, politically fueled family drama, and new, undiscovered country music talent.

Rayna Jaymes (played by the always fabulous Mrs. Coach, Connie Britton) is a country star whose stock is fading as she starts to be overshadowed by the Taylor Swift-esque, Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere). The pilot follows Rayna as she discovers that her new album and tour aren’t selling as well as expected and the head of her label gives her an ultimatum: open for Juliette Barnes’ new tour or the label won’t continue to support her.

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On television, Lana Parrilla plays an evil queen who will stop at nothing to ruin the happiness of others. In person, however, it’s hard to believe that someone so gracious could even be a little bit evil. It’s a true testament to Parrilla’s acting that she’s able to make herself so believable as a villain, because when she sat down to talk about the character of Regina at Comic Con, she was all smiles. Watch the video below for more on what Parrilla thinks her character will be up to in season two!

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Sunday night is an insane night full of television goodness. 666 Park Avenue premieres tonight as part of ABC’s new killer Sunday lineup and it’s an intense, scary, dramatic show that focuses on life (and death) in the historic Drake building in New York City. Terry O’Quinn plays Gavin Doran, owner of the Drake and from the pilot, it’s pretty clear he is a very bad guy. We’re not sure why or if he’s truly evil, but he definitely holds the power at the Drake, with his wife Olivia (played by Vanessa Williams). I recently had the chance to speak with O’Quinn at Comic Con about his character, the new show and going from Lost to 666 Park Avenue.

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