There are a whole lot of reasons to be bummed when you’re the star of a much-loved television series canceled before its time. But if there’s an upside, it might very well be knowing exactly how pretty much every interview you do for the next few years is going to start: “Were you as disappointed as I was that [insert brilliant show’s name here] was canceled?”
Luckily for this TV Addict, EVERWOOD alum Treat Williams couldn’t be more accommodating during our recent chat, admitting that while he was “surprised that EVERWOOD was canceled,” it was “kind of a blessing in disguise.” After all, says Dr. Andy Brown’s former portrayer, “Twenty-two episodes a year is a lot of work, and it was nice to spend more time with my wife and kids this year.
With the obligatory EVERWOOD question out of the way (as if we won’t be returning to that topic eventually), we’re ready to move on and discuss the actor’s return to television with TNT’s new medical drama, HEARTLAND, premiering Monday, June 18 in the very nice 10 p.m. slot, where it will follow one of cable’s hottest hits, THE CLOSER.
HEARTLAND finds Williams once again playing doctor, this time playing a brilliant transplant surgeon named Nathaniel Grant. Of course, what’s a medical drama without the prerequisite family drama? If you’re thinking this sounds a little like EVERWOOD 2.0 - or maybe DR. ANDY’S ANATOMY, don’t tell Williams so.
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While many assume the biggest surprise from yesterday’s Global TV UpFront was Adrian Pasdar’s beard (Did his character really blow up in HEROES May finale? Or is he secretly preparing for a guest spot on CAVEMAN?), this TV Addict was more taken aback by the mob of protesters that had organized in front of Massey Hall prior to the start of yesterday’s event.
The protesters, it turns out are members of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) and were out in full force to voice their displeasure with the way in which they believe Canadian broadcasters are neglecting the Canadian television industry.
“Canada’s private broadcasters are eager to hand over more than $250 million dollars on new American dramas and reality shows, when they should be investing in new Canadian dramas in their own backyards,” said Richard Hardacre ACTRA’s National President. “They spend millions of dollars on American shows in what amounts to an annual crap shoot that pays out few winners.”
Amidst this horde of actors were notable TV stars including Peter Keleghan, Gordon Pinsent, Shirley Douglas, Colin Mochrie and Wendy Crewson.
“We’re here to say that they [the networks] have a responsibility to the Canadian public out of the millions and millions of dollars they make from advertising, by showing American shows, to put some back into Canadian content.” explained Wendy Crewson, “We need to hear our stories, we need to see our people and our stories on the airwaves during prime-time hours.”
Yet the question remains, do Canadians care if our broadcasters produce original Canadian content or are we content with simply enjoying the same great shows as our American friends? Needless to say, this TV Addict could care less about telling ‘our stories’ and here are a few reasons why.
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With his recent bit of VERONICA MARS scoop, TVGuide’s Michael Ausiello speculated that if MARS is to see a fourth season “there would likely be a major cast shake-up, with Bell the only guaranteed carryover.”
Which begs the obvious question: Which MARS cast member would you like to see Veronica bring with her to VERONICA MARS: FBI Edition (or is it MARS: The College Years II)?
Our pick for MARS version 2.0 is most definitely Mac. Since her first appearance way back in season one, the dynamic duo of Neptune High have put a smile on this TV Addict’s face whenever we’re lucky enough to see them in action together. Combine Mac’s brilliant mind and Mars’ sleuthing ways and you’ve got a force to be reckoned with. That said, we’re also not averse to seeing Papa Mars drop by for the occasional guest stint (we at theTVaddict.com love Enrico Colantoni).
Post away with your pick for Veronica’s travel companion, should she be lucky enough to see a fourth season. 
If you’re a fan of VERONICA MARS you’ve got two reasons to smile today. First off, this being Tuesday we’ve got another new episode of VERONICA MARS tonight at 9PM on the new CW (with guest star Paul Rudd).
More importantly, Michael Ausiello is reporting today that not all hope is lost with regards to a possible fourth season pickup. In today’s Ausiello Report, Michael writes:
Since Gilmore Girls is packing it in, the network suddenly has an extra hour of prime real estate available. What are they gonna do, renew 7th Heaven again? (That was a joke, CW. Don’t get any ideas.)
Ausiello, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Here’s hoping the CW doesn’t pull an ‘EVERWOOD’. To read Ausiello’s report in its entirety, click here and be sure to tune into tonight’s fourth last VERONICA MARS… of the season.
Neptune’s hardest working detective returned from extended vacation last night and this TV Addict could not have been happier with the results. When we last left Veronica she was alone, a little bitter and not nearly as happy as one would imagine having just solved the Dean O’Dell murder mystery. Who knew all she needed was some time off?
Last night’s opening scene marked the returned of a rested and seemingly happy
Veronica. Does anyone else prefer Veronica and Logan ‘friend edition’ over the run-its-course Veronica and Logan ‘angst-ridden-suspicious-zero-fun’ relationship edition? I’ll take witty banter over Veronica secretly stalking Logan to see if he’s cheating on her any day.
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I wouldn’t be much of a TV addict if I didn’t take a moment to remind you that VERONICA MARS finally returns to the CW tonight after far too long a hiatus (damn you PUSSYCAT DOLLS!). In tonight’s installment — the first of five all new episodes — Veronica is hired by a Middle Eastern restaurant owner to find out who’s been vandalizing their business with ethnic slurs. The show, which has been rumoured to be ‘on the bubble’ for months could definitely use your support. So if you’re a fan of quality television, help ensure the fledgling CW network doesn’t ‘pull an EVERWOOD’ and cancel VERONICA MARS before its time. Tune in tonight at 9PM est on the new CW (SunTV in Canada).
You can check out some preview clips over at Yahoo TV.
Veronica Mars smiling? Now there’s something fans don’t see very often. I wonder what Ms. Mars knows that we don’t?
Did Veronica finally choose between Logan and Piz? Or better yet, has a little birdy named Dawn Ostroff let her know that she still has a job come next season?
Find out in the special two-hour season finale entitled “The Bitch is Back” airing on the new CW on May 22, 2007.
Turns out you don’t need a detective father or an adorable dog named ‘back-up’ to snag yourself some incriminating photos. theTVaddict has obtained undeniable proof that the era of LoVe (Veronica Mars and Logan) is over. Click the link below for some very scandalous photos of Veronica and Piz. And LoVe fans, don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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In his weekly chat on usatoday.com, television critic Robert Bianco had this to say about the fate of VERONICA MARS
San Francisco, CA: How come Veronica Mars wasn’t included on the USA Today “save or axe” survey? Has it’s fate already been decided?
Robert Bianco: Yes. According to our reporter Gary Levin, the show has been cancelled. And he’s almost always right about such things.
First the end of Veronica and Logan, now this? Can things get any worse for fans of VERONICA MARS?
Thanks to TVTattle for the tip!
Veronica Logan shippers, I apologize for starting your week off on the wrong foot. But as they say, a picture’s worth a thousand words and Veronica and Piz (or ‘PiZonica’ as by friend Ducky officially coined them) are looking mighty cozy in this photo that theTVaddict just obtained from the CW.
Remember MARS fans, the show desperately needs your support if there’s any hope for a fourth season. Be sure to tune in when the show finally returns on May 1 at 9PM on the (still somewhat new) CW.
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