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Crush This: Alyssa Milano’s New Sitcom, ‘Glee’ Sings Madonna
Welcome to Crush This, your weekly guide to what’s new in movies, music and TV. We’ve navigated the inner reaches of our entertainment-obsessed brains in search of all the pop culture landscape has to offer. On deck this week: J. Lo in The Back-up Plan, Alyssa Milano’s back on TV with Romantically Challenged and Glee covers Madonna songs on a new special album. More »
“Samantha Who?” Season 2 on DVD
Following the airing of its final episode, Samantha Who? will be releasing its second, and final, season to DVD on August 25th. The series follows Samantha Newly (Christina Applegate) as she attempts to re-define her life after a car accident left her with amnesia. On her road to recovery is her quirky friend Dena (Gilmore Girls’ Melissa McCarthy).
This was a show I really enjoyed, particularly as the second season evolved to involve more plot lines around the sub characters…. More »
Samantha Who? 2.20 “With the Ring” Series Finale Recap
Samantha Who? 2.20 “With the Ring”
SEASON / SERIES FINALE
Air Date: July 23, 2009
Recap & Discussion
On Andrea’s wedding day to gay pro-basketball player Tony Dane, Sam finds herself at a crossroads and must choose between being with Winston Funk or Todd. Meanwhile, Regina and Howard discover that their lives are beginning to take separate paths.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Dena and Andrea both enjoy the self-indulgent lifestyle of the rich, as they prep for the wedding the next day. Sam doesn’t enjoy it.
Andrea… More »
Samantha Who? 2.19 “The Other Woman” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.19 “The Other Woman”
Air Date: July 23, 2009
Recap & Discussion
Sam discovers that billionaire Winston Funk’s ex-wife, Gigi (Angie Harmon), played an important role in her life before the accident. Meanwhile, Chapman attempts to propose to a reluctant Dena, and Regina’s love of the city life may cause a roadblock in the plan to have her meet up with Howard on the road for their RV trip across the country.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Todd has been in London for… More »
Samantha Who? 2.18 “The First Date” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.18 “The First Date”
Air Date: July 9, 2009
Recap & Discussion
Samantha tries to find balance between her new job and Todd. Andrea is shadowed by a camera crew for a new reality show on celebrity weddings. Howard’s retirement causes problem with Regina.
Sadly, the latest news indicates that “Samantha Who?” is not likely to find a home on another tv network!
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam loves her job. Loves having the Senate on her speed dial, even if saying ‘no’ to… More »
Samantha Who? 2.17 “The Dream Job” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.17 “The Dream Job”
Air Date: July 9, 2009
Recap & Discussion
After Winston hires her to head his charity foundation, Samantha hires Andrea to be her vice president of legal affairs; Dena, hoping to be a bridesmaid, offers to help Andrea with the wedding plans.
In this episode, we are now back on the pre-cancellation timeline (the last 3 were not edited to remove time discrepancies).
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam now has a job, but she has NO idea what to do!
Sam’s… More »
Samantha Who? 2.16 “The Sister” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.16 “The Sister”
Air Date: July 2, 2009
Recap & Discussion
Samantha is stunned to learn that she has an aunt and a grandmother, although no one has mentioned either of them because of a longstanding family feud over an heirloom.
This was a pretty good episode, I think!! I loved Regina’s messed up family!
Samantha Who? Highlights:
The episode starts off with a reference to how you can’t choose your family… and shows Regina taking Sam shopping and for a make-over…… More »
Samantha Who? 2.15 “Todd’s Job” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.15 “Todd’s Job”
Air Date: July 2, 2009
Recap & Discussion
After realizing that “old” Sam may have been responsible for Todd’s not becoming a successful photographer, “new” Sam sets out to sabotage his competition for a job at a local newspaper. Meanwhile Regina, who is desperate for a new listing in order to continue touting her real estate partnership with Sam, puts Dena’s house on the market – unbeknownst to Dena.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam begins to think herself unlucky that… More »
Samantha Who? 2.14 “The Rock Star” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.14 “The Rock Star”
Air Date: June 25, 2009
Recap
(Copyright © 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc./ Eric McCandles)
When Sam (Christina Applegate) starts dating rock superstar Tommy Wylder (Duran Duran’s John Taylor) – an idol from a youth that she has no recollection of – she becomes so embarrassed by Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) and Dena’s (Gilmore Girls star Melissa McCarthy) fan-like reactions that she unintentionally begins to alienate them. Meanwhile, with Sam dating Tommy, Regina (Jean Smart) fondly recalls… More »
“Samantha Who?” To Air Remaining Episodes
Samantha Who? (starring Gilmore Girls’ Melissa McCarthy) was recently cancelled by ABC, the network choosing not to renew the series for its third season due to lack of open timeslots and promotional dollars. There’s a campaign to save the series, but so far the decision stands.
Meanwhile, many of us Samantha Who? fans have wanted to know about the unaired Season 2 episodes. It looks like ABC has plans to air some of them now!!
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Pre-Order DVDs with Gilmore Girls Stars
You can now pre-order the DVDs for Heroes – Season Three (starring Milo Vengimialia) & Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season (starring Jared Padalecki). I personally enjoyed both series’ this past season, though Supernatural was fantastic beyond compare. Heroes made a bit of a comeback, so I look forward to where next season will go!
In addition, you can pre-order Samantha Who?: The Complete Second Season (starring Melissa McCarthy), which (unless the petition is successful) is the last season of the show…. More »
Save “Samantha Who?”
Samantha Who? (starring Gilmore Girls’ Melissa McCarthy) was recently cancelled by ABC, the network choosing not to renew the series for its third season due to lack of open timeslots and promotional dollars.
(Copyright © 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. / Bob D’Amico)
Meanwhile, series star Christina Applegate has been using her Twitter account to try to save the show and get lots of signatures onto her petition. So, go sign! Let’s see if we can save this show!!
And still no… More »
“Samantha Who?” Cancelled
Despite indications last week that Samantha Who? (starring Gilmore Girls’ Melissa McCarthy) would return for a third season, it now looks like the series has been cancelled.
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ABC was planning to renew the series, which was yanked prior to all of Season airing, with a reduced budget of $500,000 per episode (achieved by filming with multiple cameras to speed up production).
However, because the network has 10 new series planned for the… More »
“Samantha Who?” Changes Planned
Last month, ABC put Samantha Who? (which stars Melissa McCarthy) on hiatus for the remainder of its Season 2 episodes, with a possibility that the show may not return for a Season 3. However, now it looks like the network is trying to rethink the series in order to save it.
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ABC may be turning the show into a more traditional multi-camera comedy, allowing ABC to shave as much as $500,000… More »
“Samantha Who?” on Hiatus
ABC decided to yank the episode of Samantha Who? for tonight at the last minute. There’s no word as to why. This leaves Samantha Who? in hiatus, at risk for being cancelled.
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Samantha Who? has only aired 13 of its planned 20 episodes for the season. ABC gave a number of early pick-up notices to several of its series today, but Samantha Who? is still a question mark. Insiders believe the show… More »
“Samantha Who”? 2.13 ‘The Debt’ Recap
Samantha Who? 2.13 “The Debt”
Air Date: April 16, 2009
Recap
While with her parents are in Vegas attending a real estate seminar, Samantha (Christina Applegate) loses a huge sum of money at the craps table and finds herself in debt to the casino. But a chance meeting with her ex-boss, billionaire Winston Funk (Billy Zane), could be the answer to her financial trouble. Meanwhile, when Dena (Melissa McCarthy) asks Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) for a big favor, she agrees – but… More »
“Samantha Who?” 2.13 ‘The Debt’ Spoilers
Samantha Who? 2.13 “The Debt”
Air Date: April 16, 2009
Spoilers
While with her parents in Vegas attending a real estate seminar, Samantha (Christina Applegate) loses a huge sum of money at the craps table and finds herself in debt to the casino. But a chance meeting with her ex-boss, billionaire Winston Funk (Billy Zane), could be the answer to her financial trouble. Meanwhile, when Dena (Melissa McCarthy) asks Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) for a big favor, she agrees – but only if… More »
Samantha Who? 2.12 ‘The Amazing Racist’ Recap
Samantha Who? 2.12 “The Amazing Racist”
Air Date: April 09, 2009
Recap
After a series of misunderstandings, Samantha (Christina Applegate) discovers she needs to be a better friend to Frank (Tim Russ). Meanwhile, when Andrea’s (Jennifer Esposito) pro-basketball player boyfriend is outed as gay, she fears that all the glamorous perks that come from dating a celebrity will end.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Regina (Jean Smart) uses guilt and motherly disappointment to get Sam to pull more of her weight at the house showing
Sam tries… More »
“Samantha Who?” 2.11 ‘The Dog’ Recap
Samantha Who? 2.11 “The Dog”
Air Date: April 2, 2009
Recap
Sam (Christina Applegate) wants a baby, but she settles for a babysitting one of Dena’s (Melissa McCarthy) dogs to see if you has any motherly instincts. Howard (Kevin Dunn) and Regina (Jean Smart) inherit a plane, which causes Regina to take flying lessons.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Samantha doesn’t have a green thumb – her plants “are teenagers”, rejecting her love
Uncle Walter has died – Sam’s Uncle Walter. Who she doesn’t remember. Thankfully… More »
“Samantha Who?” 2.11 ‘The Dog’ Spoilers
Samantha Who? 2.11 “The Dog”
Air Date: April 2, 2009
Spoilers
Sam (Christina Applegate) wants a baby, but she settles for a babysitting one of Dena’s (Melissa McCarthy) dogs to see if you has any motherly instincts. Howard (Kevin Dunn) and Regina (Jean Smart) inherit a plane, which causes Regina to take flying lessons.
The end of this video contains some scenes from this upcoming episode:
Also check out this interview with Melissa McCarthy, talking about Dena’s relationship with Sam:
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