If you’re anything like this TV Addict, Thursday’s SCRUBS ‘finale’ on NBC had you scratching your head for not one, but two reasons. First and foremost, the SCRUBS team forgot the funny. And secondly, when did Kelso return to Sacred Heart and why was Laverne alive? Well, here’s the answers courtesy of star Zach Braff.
Dear friends,
Many of you have been understandably confused by the Fairy Tale episode of Scrubs serving as the series finale. It was not. I was not allowed to say it until today, but Scrubs will be moving to ABC for its final season. We are currently filming the 8th and final season. The true finale of the show will air on ABC in the fall. NBC merely promoted the Fairy Tale episode as the finale, as it was the last episode they owned.
Also, several of you were very confused by the fact that Dr. Kelso and Laverne were still working at the hospital in the Fairy Tale episode. Because of the writer’s strike, the last remaining episodes for NBC were aired out of order. This is why Dr. Kelso was still chief of medicine. That was not Laverne however, for those of you who have been following closely; it was a new nurse “Shirley” who no one thinks looks anything like Laverne except for JD.
Since NBC was never really one to promote SCRUBS and ABC certainly isn’t talking, it’s up to your friendy neighbourhood TV Addict to spread the word.
Tomorrow night at 8:30PM marks the last ever episode of SCRUBS on NBC. So don’t miss the Zach Braff directed homage to THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Or else an angry Janitor is going to show up at your door. And trust the TV Addict. You so do not want to piss off Janitor.
Was anyone else genuinely surprised by last night’s episode of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES? And no, we’re not referring to that disturbing final scene, or the fact that Susan and Mike FINALLY tied the knot. We’re talking about the fact that Victor Lang’s entire Gubernatorial campaign strategy revolves around marrying Gabby in order to court the Latino vote. Latino vote? In Wisteria Lane? Okay, perhaps we’re missing something, but as a loyal DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES viewers, we’re pretty confident in saying that Gabriel is the only Latino woman we’ve ever seen on Wisteria Lane (also known as the “Whitest City in America”). Mayor Lang, a little unsolicited campaign advice if we may: considering changing your strategy before September ‘07.
Greg Berlanti’s fond of saying that the best season finales call back to a moment from the show’s season premiere. Not surprisingly, last night’s season ender of BROTHERS & SISTERS did not disappoint, as this TV addict gleefully watched the entire Walker clan (Holy and Rebecca included) jump into the family pool fully clothed. A stark contrast to the show’s series premiere, when the Walker clan surrounded the pool for an entirely different reason — the death of patriarch William Walker. Who’d have thought that almost a year later, William’s death would lead to an even stronger Walker family? So in the traditional Walker way, please join theTVaddict in raising a virtual glass. Cheers to our newest favorite television family. Thanks for the laughter, memories and endless of bottles of Chardonnay. See you in September.
Did anyone else find Zach Braff’s stint as SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE host incredibly disappointing? Memo to Zach, we get it. GARDEN STATE made you an indie star, your music tastes are impeccable, and you have a great voice (yes, the SCRUBS musical episode is still saved on my PVR). But here’s the thing. SNL isn’t an informercial for everything Zach (he sings! he directs!). Amidst all the shameless self promotion on Saturday’s season finale you forgot the most important rule of SNL — BE FUNNY. Career advice if we may, don’t quit your day job.
Looks like we’re going to get that final helping of Turk-ey Bacon after-all. Reuters is reporting that Zach Braff is about to sign a deal to ensure SCRUBS sees a seventh and final season. According to Reuters:
“The actor has cut a one-year deal with “Scrubs” producer ABC TV Studio that will pay him about $350,000 per episode for the 2007-08 season of SCRUBS”
Of course, the deal only happens if NBC picks up SCRUBS for a seventh season. But considering the network is investing significant dollars on their new marketing campaign “Comedy Night Done Right,” we at theTVaddict.com think a pick-up is a sure thing. Afterall, without SCRUBS, is comedy night really done right? We certainly doesn’t think so!
Still need a little proof that SCRUBS is worth your time tonight? How about a funny interview with stars Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke. Click here to head on over to theTVaddict.com Screening Room to check it out. And be sure to put down any drinks before watching — we at theTVaddict.com can’t be responsible if you spill your coffee all over your company’s computer due to uncontrollable laughter. ‘Comedy Night Done Right’ begins at 8PM tonight on NBC.
theTVaddict.com is thrilled to introduce our newest feature, theTVaddict.com Screening Room. Today’s feature, a never before seen clip from tonight’s very special musical episode of SCRUBS. Click here to watch “Welcome to Sacred Heart” and be sure to tune into NBC tonight at 9PM for an unforgettable episode. Previous clips GUY LOVE and EVERYTHING COMES DOWN TO POO can be seen by clicking on their names.
For a preview of tonight’s episode, head on over to GMMR or TVGuide.
WOW, talk about a serious news day! First off, a shamless plug. If you’re looking for a little entertainment during the commercials of tonight’s GOLDEN GLOBES stop by theTVaddict.com as we, and by ‘we’ I mean myself (thetvaddict), podcast pal Ari, BATTLESTAR nerd Lauren et al, Live Blog the Golden Globes. For more details, including how you can enter to win free stuff from theTVaddict.com Swag Shop, click here. And now, on to the news…
FRIENDS REUNITE ON FX’S DIRT
Turns out when they sang ‘I’ll be there for you…’ Jennifer Aniston really meant it. According to reports leaking from the January Television Critics Association Press Tour, the former Mrs. Pitt will guest star on the March 27 season finale of Courtney Cox’s new FX drama DIRT. The two haven’t worked together since FRIENDS ended in May of 2004. Aniston will play Tina Harrod, a tabloid editor and competitor of Lucy Spiller (Courtney Cox).
SCRUBS TO GET A SEVENTH SEASON
Television’s most heartwarming and entertaining comedy will most likely be returning for a seventh (and final!) season. According to creator Bill Lawrence, should NBC pass on bringing the show back, it will find a home at Touchstone’s corporate cousin, ABC. “Since every produced episode makes a ton of money for Touchstone,” Lawrence says, “they told us not to write a finale for this year.” Continues Lawrence, “We’ve essentially been told that NBC is really happy with how we are doing. I would say it’s better than a coin flip we are back on NBC.” Lawrence also says that the show would not continue without star Zach Braff, but he “feels pretty good” that Braff is on board for a seventh and final season.
Yet another reason to love the cast of SCRUBS. Check it out as the entire cast performs A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. And yes, I realize this has been floating around the net for about a week now, but truth be told — it’s a slow news day. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Apparently delivering stellar comedy for six seasons wasn’t enough of a challenge for SCRUBS creator Bill Lawrence — he just had to take on Broadway. In its sixth [and possibly final season] Bill Lawrence, with the help of the brilliant creators of Broadway’s AVENUE Q present SCRUBS: THE MUSICAL!. The episode, airing in five weeks, revolves around an actual medical case of a woman who had an aneurism that resulted in her seeing everything as a musical. While there is no doubt that the episode will be a hit, this TV Addict thinks the bigger question is how long until some enterprising producer decides to stage an actual version of SCRUBS: THE MUSICAL? After-all, in a recent interview with theTVaddict.com, Zach Braff [a self-proclaimed theatre nerd himself] said, “At some point in my career I’d like to sing ‘Corner of the Sky’ on Broadway.”
There was a time when Thursday night TV meant only one thing: NBC’s Must-See line-up, which featured such powerhouse hits as SEINFELD and THE COSBY SHOW. But somewhere along the line, things took a very unfunny turn as the classic sitcoms faded away and were replaced by dreck such as VERONICA’S CLOSET and THE SINGLE GUY. This Thursday, however, the network does its darndest to reclaim the night from such stiff competition as GREY’S ANATOMY and UGLY BETTY by presenting a two-hour comedy block filled with shows that are actually funny.
That’s right, for the first time in many years, NBC may once again claim (and truthfully, this time) that its Thursday night lineup — MY NAME IS EARL, THE OFFICE, SCRUBS and 30 ROCK — is Must-See TV.
And the only person happier about that than we are is SCRUB’s creator Bill Lawrence. “I love that we’re on Thursdays on NBC in the midst of the entire industry crapping on comedy,” he says. “We’re part of a night of four great comedies, and I think it’s cool to be there. Sure it’s our 150th time slot, but I’m psyched about it”.
If you’re anything like this TV Addict, Thursday’s SCRUBS ‘finale’ on NBC had you scratching your head for not one, but two reasons. First and foremost, the SCRUBS team forgot the funny. And secondly, when did Kelso return to Sacred Heart and why was Laverne alive? Well, here’s the answers courtesy of star Zach Braff.
Looks like we’re going to get that final helping of Turk-ey Bacon after-all. 
Still need a little proof that SCRUBS is worth your time tonight? How about a funny interview with stars Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke. 
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