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Fall TV Guide: “Law & Order: Los Angeles”

Kelli BenderSeptember 29, 2010 //


Remember when the original “Law & Order” died and we were all very distraught? Well, “Law & Order: Los Angeles” is the phoenix that has risen from its ashes. The new child of the mega crime drama franchise premieres tonight at 10 p.m. on NBC. Here is what you need to know to decide if you should tune in or wait for the endless reruns to hit basic cable … Keep reading »

Jennifer Love Hewitt Is Bruised And Battered

Annika HarrisAugust 9, 2010 //

First she was a crack ho. Now Jennifer Love Hewitt is playing a victim on “Law & Order: SVU.” We’re just happy to see her getting attention for more than her cellulite. [NYC, 8/9/10] Keep reading »

“Law & Order” Rises From The Ashes? With Henry Ian Cusick?

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comJuly 7, 2010 //

I’ve got a double dose of amazing “Law & Order” news for you. As you probably remember, the classic show was canceled in May after 20 seasons. But apparently AMC—the network behind “Mad Men” and Amelia’s favorite new obsession, “Breaking Bad”— has approached NBC and asked about the possibility of creating new episodes of the series. Could there be more funky gavel sounds in our future? Potentially even more exciting: guess who has been added to the cast of “Law & Order: SVU”? Henry Ian Cusik, otherwise known as Desmond from “Lost.” Woohoo! Cusick will play a graphic artist who may or may not be a love interest for Mariska Hargitay’s Detective Benson. But will he still have an Australian Scottish accent? Please say “Aye!” [NYMag.com, TV Guide] Keep reading »

“Law & Order” Canceled: 10 Reasons We’re Sad To See It Go

Kelli BenderMay 17, 2010 //

I am sure you’ve heard the news that, because of steadily declining ratings, “Law & Order” has been canceled after 20 seasons. The final episode of the show will air on May 24th, guest-starring Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn. In the end, “Law & Order” will tie with “Gunsmoke” for the longest-running drama, but will not surpass it. Thankfully, the show’s legacy is not over. NBC has renewed “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and is introducing a sister series, “Law & Order: Los Angeles” or “LOLA.” To me, canceling a classic show to create such a similar one is a “New Coke” situation waiting to happen. [New York Daily News]

There will be “Law & Order” reruns, likely until the end of time, but since we are still a little hurt that we have to say goodbye, read on for 10 reasons we are sorry to see “L&O” go. Keep reading »

Samantha Bee Does “Law & Order”

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comJanuary 14, 2010 //

There was a time in my life—let’s call it “being unemployed”—where I watched a terrifying amount of “Law & Order.” It got to the point where I recognized the writers’ favorite tricks (The kids did it! They did it to save the state of Israel!), where the gong/gavel sound invaded my dreams, and where I’d know I’d already seen an episode but re-watched it anyway because I couldn’t quite remember how the story unfolded. Once I got a job, I swore off “Law & Order” and resisted its ripped-from-the-headlines temptations. But I will absolutely be watching tomorrow night. Why? Because Samantha Bee, aka the sugar in the coffee that is “The Daily Show,” will be starring in it as a talk show host who had an affair with a female staffer and opens her car door one morning to find a package from an extortionist. Yes, the story is an obvious play on the David Letterman scandal—only, in true “Law & Order” form, a body drops. In the episode, Samantha’s character even takes words directly out of Letterman’s mouth, saying, “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been having a pretty lousy week.” [NY Daily News]
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My Conflicted Elliot Stabler Love Story

Erica MaxwellOctober 30, 2009 //

I’ve had unconventional fictional character crushes for about as long as I can remember. I remember being about 9 years old, snuggled into bed, forehead to forehead, with my friend Julie at a sleepover, while we talked about who we liked. She was all about Arnold Schwarzenegger, his “Kindergarten Cop” and “Terminator.” I, however, was in love with a man in tights. Not Cary Elwes of “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” — that would have made sense. Or even Kevin Costner’s weirdly robotic and bare-assed one. I was about 50 years late to the Errol Flynn (of “in like Flynn”) love fest. In the 1938 version of “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” I loved his cocky grin, the glittering tights, the silver-screen accent, and the sword-fighting. I remember trying to explain this all to Julie (who had no idea whom I was talking about) until she rolled over in disgust at my lack of coolness.

Now, I’m in love with another character on the upright side of the law, and I’m not sure if I’m any cooler, but it does feel way more complicated. Keep reading »

“Law & Order” Rips Octomom And Jon And Kate Gosselin From The Headlines

Annika HarrisOctober 16, 2009 //

There are few things on TV that I love more than a “ripped from the headlines” episode of “Law & Order,” and tonight’s episode, airing at 10 p.m., sounds like such a doozy that I’ll have to figure out how to see it and “Paranormal Activity.” The drama that is Jon and Kate Gosselin and OctoMom Nadya Suleman gets the L&O treatment as fictional versions of them battle for a reality show about their broods (there were almost 20 kids on set). And, of course, there’s a murder. If you’re an NBC watcher, I’m not spoiling anything for you by telling you the Kate character gets offed. As a result, the regular characters and my man Jack McCoy end up intertwined in the strange world of reality TV. And one has to be interviewed as part of the show to get some evidence. “[The episode is] kind [of] about the insidious nature of reality TV and kind of our fascination [with it],” said executive producer Rene Balcer to AccessHollywood.com. And that sounds almost as good as some of my favorite reality shows. [NBC New York] Keep reading »

Quickies!: Toccara Jones, A Better iPod Nano, & Jessica Simpson’s Ugly Fashion Line

Annika HarrisSeptember 9, 2008 //
  • The answer to today’s “Match The Keira Knightley Movie To The Image” poll/quiz is: A (5); B (3); C (4); D (2); E (1); F (6). Congratulations over 80% of you! You apparently think more of and know more about Keira’s acting resume than I do!
  • Toccara from America’s Next Top Model is ranked the most beautiful plus-size model. [Asylum]
  • Damn you, Steve Jobs! Apple has released a new iPod Nano. [College Candy]
  • Jessica Simpson donned a fugly dress from her forthcoming line to perform on Good Morning America. [Pop Sugar]

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    The Daily Squeeze: Nicole Richie’s Recipes, Law & Order, And Baby Names

    Catherine StrawnJune 27, 2008 //
  • Nicole Richie reportedly wants to publish a cookbook. [AHN]

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    Quick Pic: Mariska Hargitay, Her Hot Husband, & Adorable Kid Do Disneyland

    The FriskyJune 13, 2008 //

    The Law & Order: SVU actress and her grossly good-looking family posed with Mr. Potato Head, who probably felt bad about himself in comparison. [Los Angeles, 6/13/08] Keep reading »