CONFIRMED: Charisma to be in "Big Shots"

[Freakface]

I forgot exactly where I heard this, but I am hearing rumors that Charisma will sign up to be a recurring character as a wife on the new show "Big Shots". If this is true, does that mean she would not be on "Celebrity Apprentice"?

ETA: I heard this from Shuttebug from FanForum.com. Charisma is also filming "Back to You". No airdate available. Anyone can confirm either news?

[Bryan]

I'm agog for further info:) I have not heard of "Big Shots" or the the film. Definitely watching this space:grin:

[eric_rhapsody04]

"Back to You" it's a movie or a show ?

[Morrigan]

"Back to You" is the new FOX sitcom with Kelsey Grammer.

ETA - This would be very nice if it was true

[SamIAm]

If this is true, does that mean she would not be on "Celebrity Apprentice"?

Given the early (and scathingly bad) buzz on Big Shots, it's more likely it'll be canceled before she appears on it.

[eric_rhapsody04]

"Back to You" is the new FOX sitcom with Kelsey Grammer.

ETA - This would be very nice if it was true


A Ok .. well it's .. good for her :)

[Penny Century]

Given the early (and scathingly bad) buzz on Big Shots, it's more likely it'll be canceled before she appears on it.

And yet it costars Christopher Titus. Damn.

"Back to You" could be interesting, and yet both Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton work my last nerve. Again, I say, damn.

[SamIAm]

And yet it costars Christopher Titus. Damn.

And Josh Molina. Everything I've read has said the cast is the best thing about it, but everything else sucks so bad there's a danger your television could implode.

[Penny Century]

And Josh Molina. Everything I've read has said the cast is the best thing about it, but everything else sucks so bad there's a danger your television could implode.

Well...poo. Molina I can take or leave, but Titus is within striking distance of being one of my Pretend TV Boyfriends. If CC has been cast, I'll literally have no choice not just to watch t3h_sukc1!, but to tape it as well.

Meanwhile, though, all this casting news for CC is great no matter what. I wonder casually if this is in part a function of the fact that Donavan is now old enough to enter kindergarten and probably is in school all day as of this year.

[tojoson]

Apparently, this info came from 'Chrissy' at C-C.com.
However, 5 hours after she posted it, she deleted the post. ???

[Penny Century]

Apparently, this info came from 'Chrissy' at C-C.com.
However, 5 hours after she posted it, she deleted the post. ???

She may have decided it was a bad idea to scoop the network, which may want to make an announcement of its own.

[Platypus]

I wouldn't have watched either of those shows, but I will if CC is acting on them. And no matter my personal opinion, guest starring on a show like "Back to You" has to be amazing for her career - James Brooks is directing that, isn't he? Plus, the team from "Frasier" are executive producers, so these are big names in the Hollywood sitcom world.

And "Big Shots" may well suck, but I'd still rather see CC guest starring on network television shows with wider audience reach as opposed to any more horrible Lifetime movies. Plus, I wouldn't count it out just yet, even if it does suck - it has a plum time slot, following "Grey's Anatomy" and against a weakening "ER". "October Road" also had punishing reviews, and it held up fairly well ratings-wise in that slot. And actors like Dylan McDermott and Michael Vartan likely have sizable fan bases. I'm not saying it's going to be a hit, just that it may have a bit more of a shelf life than its quality merits.

[Penny Century]

I wouldn't have watched either of those shows, but I will if CC is acting on them. And no matter my personal opinion, guest starring on a show like "Back to You" has to be amazing for her career - James Brooks is directing that, isn't he? Plus, the team from "Frasier" are executive producers, so these are big names in the Hollywood sitcom world.

I do see that as a great opportunity, no matter the size or duration of the role, just because of the people who will have hired her. And I learn that Fred Willard is a regular, and Fred Willard has been one of the funniest men on American TV for decades, so there's another factor to overcome the how-can-we-miss-you-if-you-won't-GO AWAY overexposure of the two leads.

[SamIAm]

Meanwhile, though, all this casting news for CC is great no matter what.

Beats the ever-lovin' crap out of being on the celebrity version of a lame "reality" show.

[shar]

Per TV guide apprentice is out - which I am delighted about.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Charisma-Trumps-Big/800022714#comments

I'm very excited to hear about the back to you gig as it will give CC exposure in a sitcom role which she has always said she wants.

As for big shots anything with Michael Vartan will get my vote. She's slated to appear Nov 1st

These sound like great opportunities for CC.

[Platypus]

Per TV guide apprentice is out - which I am delighted about.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Charisma-Trumps-Big/800022714#comments

I'm very excited to hear about the back to you gig as it will give CC exposure in a sitcom role which she has always said she wants.

As for big shots anything with Michael Vartan will get my vote. She's slated to appear Nov 1st

These sound like great opportunities for CC.

Woo hoo! I was hoping for the best when the "Celebrity Apprentice" news broke, but I was never really happy about it. But a confirmed recurring role on a major ABC show, one that airs right out of "Grey's Anatomy"? I guess I'm just going to have to watch the suck. :)

(And Penny, it looks like CC's character is matched up with Christopher Titus' character!)

[SamIAm]

Per TV guide apprentice is out - which I am delighted about.

Me too. Excellent news all around.

[Penny Century]

(And Penny, it looks like CC's character is matched up with Christopher Titus' character!)

*dies and iz ded*

[Morrigan]

*dies and iz ded*

Ditto. Dude Titus and CC in the same show? That is Must See TV.

[nodakskip]

Not really that shocked that CC is going to do a Back to You guest shot. Since it stars Kelsey Grammer. And his blond daughter Spencer Grammer happens to be the main female lead of Greek, the other show CC just did.

[Platypus]

I've been trying to figure out who CC might be playing - I found this description of the series (it's a fairly negative review, though) at the Futon Critic, which hints at the Titus character having a "Maris Crane" type wife.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070612

Since the TV Guide item more or less implies that we'd "hear" about the CC character but not see her until the November 1 episode, I am assuming that she may be the Maris Crane in question, but that the producers decided to un-Maris her. Apparently, he's quite "henpecked" by her, which may be a bit of typecasting but makes sense.

Also making sense? Rob Thomas (of "Veronica Mars") has signed on as a consulting producer, leading EW to predict snappier, smarter dialogue in future episodes. But it also may explain the CC casting, since Rob loved her so much as Kendall Casablancas. Here's the EW preview mini-review:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20054547_20054863_20054865,00.html

[Shadow4Corangela]

Woo hoo! I was hoping for the best when the "Celebrity Apprentice" news broke, but I was never really happy about it. But a confirmed recurring role on a major ABC show, one that airs right out of "Grey's Anatomy"? I guess I'm just going to have to watch the suck. :)

(And Penny, it looks like CC's character is matched up with Christopher Titus' character!)
ditto!! I wasn't too happy about seeing Trump but was willing to do it for CC's sake. But the fact that she's going to be on 'Back to you' and 'Big shots', makes it easier for me to watch her and enjoy it. :)

Thanks for the info, FF.

[Penny Century]

Since the TV Guide item more or less implies that we'd "hear" about the CC character but not see her until the November 1 episode, I am assuming that she may be the Maris Crane in question, but that the producers decided to un-Maris her. Apparently, he's quite "henpecked" by her, which may be a bit of typecasting but makes sense.

I'm guessing she's the Maris, too. Which, if she really is Maris-like (tightly wound, hypochondriacal, easily offended), may be more of a stretch for CC than it might sound.

Thanks for the links!

[DamnSkippy]

I don't think CC is his wife unless they've recast her. From the extended promo that I watched on ABC, the editing makes it appear that Titus's wife is a blonde actress. From the promo, it appears they all seem to have affairs, so my guess is that CC will be his (wait for it) "mistress" (yet again - a cheating woman). But maybe she won't be a bitchy one this time.

[Penny Century]

I don't think CC is his wife unless they've recast her. From the extended promo that I watched on ABC, the editing makes it appear that Titus's wife is a blonde actress. From the promo, it appears they all seem to have affairs, so my guess is that CC will be his (wait for it) "mistress" (yet again - a cheating woman). But maybe she won't be a bitchy one this time.

Well, since the Futon Critic synopsis leads me to believe that the mistresses are the only sympathetic women on the show, maybe that would be a good thing.

Meanwhile, CC doesn't appear until November 1; didn't someone say that part of the Maris-ness of Titus' wife is the fact that she's first established as an offscreen character? I dunno. It's certainly possible that the wife character has been recast, especially for a show that hasn't yet officially debuted and yet already seems to have gotten pretty deadly reviews.

[Platypus]

Meanwhile, CC doesn't appear until November 1; didn't someone say that part of the Maris-ness of Titus' wife is the fact that she's first established as an offscreen character?

The Futon Critic review referred to her as a Maris Crane type - to me, that's television code for spoken about but never seen, similar to Norm's wife on Cheers. If she was just a bossy, bitchy hypochondriac, I can think of other references they would have used. But who knows? I'm just pleased at the possibility of regular CC appearances on screen, and since I don't have anything else to watch Thursday nights at 10, I'm happy.

[brahmsviolin]

Happy, happy day!

I will happily sit through a bleh show if it means I can skip the Donald. And, with Rob on board, the show will no doubt improve dramatically.

[Clarice]

New Shows with CC *___* :bdayparty:horn: I'm really happy :beer:

[ryanelli]

Oooh, the possibility of Charisma Carpenter on screen with Dylan McDermott, and Michael Vartan is awesome!

[Platypus]

Here's a link to another bit that rehashes the TVGuide news, but adds some really nice words about CC:

http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/09/21/charisma-carpenter-lands-roles-on-two-new-series/

I'm pretty excited about this. I guess I'll tune into "Big Shots" right from the start just to get used to the show before CC shows up.

[Luna]

Thanks for the news!:)

It´s great to hear that Charisma had gotten new roles again.:beer:

[Angela]

Now this IS good news! Getting to see CC on network tv without having to FF through all of Trump's scenes!

[argel]

Yay! This is great news. I love to see her on TV. :D

***argel***

[tootyfnfruity]

just wondering if anyone caught the season finale of greek with c.c. i had planned to watch it a family emergency came up and so i forgot about it. but anyway producers of greek enjoyed working with her and said that if picked up for another season that thay would love to ha ve her back on season 2

[Gabriella]

Cool. Though damn, why couldn't she be tied to Mcdermott or Vartan's characters? ;)

[Bryan]

Apparently, this info came from 'Chrissy' at C-C.com.
However, 5 hours after she posted it, she deleted the post. ???

And Shalazar has now deleted the thread in it's entirety:hmm:

[Penny Century]

Meanwhile, Christopher Titus is scheduled to appear on "The View" this Wednesday (Sept. 26) (http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/schedule). Wonder if he'll spill any beans about his character's arc?...

I also wonder if CC is being added as part of a sooper sekrit series overhaul. Currently this series is third on AOL Television's Worst New Fall Shows (http://television.aol.com/feature/fall_tv/best-worst-new-shows), and Matt Roush at TV Guide has said that if it doesn't "get better fast" (http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Matt/american-idol/070924-09) it seems destined to vacate its time slot early. ABC has a lot invested in this show; I would be shocked but not surprised if they've reshot the pilot in response to the dire reviews.

[tojoson]

And Shalazar has now deleted the thread in it's entirety:hmm:

Shutterbug at fan forum had a quote from Chrissy's post, and now THAT'S gone
(or changed)

[Penny Century]

Shutterbug at fan forum had a quote from Chrissy's post, and now THAT'S gone
(or changed)

I'm guessing someone scooped the network (or TV Guide) and walked it back. (I suppose it's possible Matt Webb Mitovich is cruising relatively obscure Web sites looking for items he can repost without fact-checking, but it seems unlikely.)

[Penny Century]

*bidonk*

Anybody watch Christopher Titus on The View today? Did he say anything interesting?

[Penny Century]

ETA: Meanwhile, this from Ausiello (http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello/big-shots/070926-25). (I would've added it to the previous comment, but my browser keeps freezing up on editing. Sorry.)

Question: Big Shots or ER — which one will be worth watching this season on Thursday night at 10? I really want to watch ER, but a show with Dylan McDermott, Christopher Titus and Michael Vartan looks waaaaay too good to pass up. — Matty C.

Ausiello: Either you're a virgin Aushole or I was being far too subtle when I described Big Shots as a "charmless piece of fecal matter" in my Press Tour Diary. Either way, let me state loud and clear and for the record: The pilot is, quite simply, abysmal. That being said, if anyone can polish poop it's the masterful Rob Thomas. The addition of Charisma Carpenter to the cast also bodes well. In other words, don't be surprised if I'm singing a different tune by November sweeps.

[SamIAm]

Wow, welcome me to the 'about time you figured it out' club. I imagine RT is likely a big reason why CC got the role?

I also assume the probable writer's strike wouldn't affect November all that much. 'Cause that'd really suck. :(

[Kit]

I'm just really happy that she's not gonna be on "The Apprentice" and that she's gonna be on TWO different shows. I'm actually more excited for the Kelsey Grammar than "Big Shots".

Anyway, here's another review (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070926/tv_nm/television_bigshots_dc;_ylt=AlIGsaqBijwDHzNtk9Ggzz dpMhkF) of "Big Shots". I just hope that the show's still on the air when CC makes her appearance.

Interestingly enough, Fox is developing a show call "Queen B" (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070926/tv_nm/queenb_dc;_ylt=AoYzShqym.ICWrsJR7RcxYNpMhkF):

The project, which Ryan Murphy co-created with "Nip/Tuck" executive producers Richard Levine and Lyn Greene, centers on a brilliant but ruthless woman who takes over a worldwide conglomerate as a CEO and corrupts a young girl with power.

There is no talent on board yet, but even in such early stages, the project is attracting the attention of a number of top actresses older than 40.

I think this is could be good for CC...although the show is probably looking for more famous actresses like Heather Locklear.

[Penny Century]

Anyway, here's another review (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070926/tv_nm/television_bigshots_dc;_ylt=AlIGsaqBijwDHzNtk9Ggzz dpMhkF) of "Big Shots". I just hope that the show's still on the air when CC makes her appearance.

Well, it seems to be undergoing a pretty high-profile retooling at the moment - as if ABC has heard the reviews and is trying to make the show work. My guess is that they'll give it at least until November sweeps are over until the axe falls, if indeed it does.

Meanwhile, you have to love the idea that CC is being brought in to help save a series that has so many bigger names attached to it already, or at least that it's the perception being spread by some key critics. If the show does sink, she's blameless; it sucked before she got there, and she's still raised her profile with primetime audiences and within the industry. And if it turns around successfully and becomes watchable or even riveting, she's poised to take a good chunk of credit for it. Totally a win-win.

[jujube1013]

ETA: Meanwhile, this from Ausiello (http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello/big-shots/070926-25). (I would've added it to the previous comment, but my browser keeps freezing up on editing. Sorry.)

i love that she gets such good press and the tv critic people seem to love her so why don't the tv people give her a show or put her on something big and give her a big part?

[Temujin]

Maybe its usually deemed too risky. Be it limited experience and/or name recognition?

[DamnSkippy]

Here's an interview with Vartan at TV Guide.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/070927-03

CC gets a glancing mention at the end. I like Vartan's view, sort of, but I do hope they're taking *some* of the criticism seriously and making it more viewer friendly. I mean the guy doesn't sound like he really cares if he has a job or not. :D

[Morrigan]

I thought most of the critcism on the show was about the writing, not the characters actions? That is to say, that they're unlikable to do "bad" things. Because I have to wonder if having an affiar makes the character unlikeable how the heck does Desperate Housewives get away with it.

[Platypus]

Just FYI, I read on tvguide.com that CC's debut episode on this show has been pushed back from November 1, 2007 to November 8, 2007.

[Penny Century]

Just FYI, I read on tvguide.com that CC's debut episode on this show has been pushed back from November 1, 2007 to November 8, 2007.

Thanks for that. I had noticed that the current synopsis up for November 1 -- the de facto Episode 6 -- actually seemed to track with what had been described as Episode 7. Looks as if CC's first episode will be called "Who's Your Daddy?"

For what it's worth, the new November 1 episode, "Car Trouble," does mark the first appearance of Elisabeth Röhm.

ETA: Actually, the My Take column says CC's first appearance is now Episode 8, so that will be more like November 15. No title yet for that one. My bad!

[Platypus]

Thanks for that. I had noticed that the current synopsis up for November 1 -- the de facto Episode 6 -- actually seemed to track with what had been described as Episode 7. Looks as if CC's first episode will be called "Who's Your Daddy?"

For what it's worth, the new November 1 episode, "Car Trouble," does mark the first appearance of Elisabeth Röhm.

ETA: Actually, the My Take column says CC's first appearance is now Episode 8, so that will be more like November 15. No title yet for that one. My bad!

Actually, it's my bad. I misread "Episode 8" for November 8th.

BUT..... the good news in the interim is that when I went back to re-read the bit, it had a date for her appearance on "Back to You". Her episode for that show will air November 7th, 2007, which is, like, only 3 weeks away!

[Morrigan]

Actually, it's my bad. I misread "Episode 8" for November 8th.

BUT..... the good news in the interim is that when I went back to re-read the bit, it had a date for her appearance on "Back to You". Her episode for that show will air November 7th, 2007, which is, like, only 3 weeks away!

Cool, I was trying to figure out when she'd be on that show. Can't wait, thanks Platy!

[tojoson]

From the Futon Critic

The title of CC's episode

11/8/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#107) Who's Your Daddy?

11/15/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#108) The Way We Weren't

Notice the start time the previous week, so set your tivo's or VCR's to pick up the overtime or you'll miss any previews.

[eric_rhapsody04]

thank you :)

what's her name in big shots ?

[Penny Century]

We don't yet know who CC plays in Big Shots, but the even money is on her playing Janelle Johns, the wife of Brody (Christopher Titus).

Big-ass spoiler time: I found a link to some casting sides (http://www.vartanho.com/spoilers/bigshots/sides/1x8sides.html) for CC's first episode... --->and it's almost certain that not only is CC indeed playing Janelle, but that Janelle and Brody have a far, far more interesting relationship than the show has previously let on. This could be seriously good. Unless it's not!<---

[Morrigan]

You're such a tease. I can't wait for CC to be on Big Shots, I hope she does play Janelle, CC and Titus in the same scene would make the show for me.

[Penny Century]

I hope she does play Janelle, CC and Titus in the same scene would make the show for me.

Hell, if the show ends up doing a faceplant, it just means CC and Titus can go have their own sitcom together. Win-win. :D

[DamnSkippy]

We don't yet know who CC plays in Big Shots, but the even money is on her playing Janelle Johns, the wife of Brody (Christopher Titus).

Big-ass spoiler time: I found a link to some casting sides (http://www.vartanho.com/spoilers/bigshots/sides/1x8sides.html) for CC's first episode...

Okay, that was weird. Do you think---->Brody and Janelle are just doing some kinky roll playing or (and please let it *not* be this) is it the evil twin thing? I suppose it could be Janelle dressed in such a good disguise Brody wouldn't know her, but that's a stretch I think. In any case, it looks like she'll have more than a few lines in the episode.<------

[Penny Century]

Okay, that was weird. Do you think---->Brody and Janelle are just doing some kinky roll playing or (and please let it *not* be this) is it the evil twin thing? I suppose it could be Janelle dressed in such a good disguise Brody wouldn't know her, but that's a stretch I think. In any case, it looks like she'll have more than a few lines in the episode.<------

My vote is none of the above, primarily for this reason... --->Brody's line in the third episode about how Janelle "has intelligence-gathering capabilities the CIA would envy." Yeah, it was supposed to be a commentary on how controlling she is, but it seemed like a dropped shoe to me. My first guess is that she actually doubles as one of Brody's "professional assets" -- an investigator who uses a number of identities and has a sort of perfect cover as his nagging wife (and presumably nothing more). In that scenario, the "Heather" scene might have been a role-play for the benefit, or warning, of someone else. The second guess...maybe she actually works for the CIA! It could be interesting if they did a Wilson/Plame storyline within the show. Or their own version of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," which might have been tolerable as a series if CC had been cast....<---

[DamnSkippy]

My vote is none of the above, primarily for this reason...

You know, I'm so not into this show that I don't even know what half of these people do for a living. So it doesn't surpise me that I have missed any and all shoes that have been dropped. I hope you're right. I'd love for her character to be much more complicated than any of the rest of them. And since they've waited so long to show her and amped up the curiosity, it makes sense she would be more than a simple trophy wife.

[Penny Century]

You know, I'm so not into this show that I don't even know what half of these people do for a living. So it doesn't surpise me that I have missed any and all shoes that have been dropped.

Hey, I've only watched two episodes myself, and then only for the Titus parts. ;)

[Morrigan]

I watched the first 30 minutes of the show last night, the rest are stored on my DVR. I have to say I really liked it, the Brody/Duncan blackmailer scenes were hysterical, Titus still knows how to bring the funny.

The James (Vartan) scenes with his ex and her perfect new boyfriend rung true, I can see how he didn't like being told that Nick was fun. That's ironically a typical mother's reaction as they're usually the boring/dicipline figuyre while the dad is the fun one; now the roles are reversed in a way.

If CC is Janelle I really can't wait to see CC and Titus together.

[nodakskip]

tvguide.com

Rosie O'Donnell makes her first (consensual) television appearance since exiting The View on today's The Martha Stewart Show. Read into it what you will, but Ro will be dressed as Queen Elizabeth (sic?).... Charisma Carpenter's Big Shots debut currently is rescheduled for Nov. 29, with the Angel alumna playing (typecasting alert!) an "increasingly irresistible" woman.... ABC premieres the animated special Shrek the Halls Nov. 28 at 8 pm/ET. (My Jared and Jacob are getting into an advance screening!).... Speaking of me, the Mitovich Mega Minute vodcast premieres today on our homepage.

[Kit]

tvguide.com

Rosie O'Donnell makes her first (consensual) television appearance since exiting The View on today's The Martha Stewart Show. Read into it what you will, but Ro will be dressed as Queen Elizabeth (sic?).... Charisma Carpenter's Big Shots debut currently is rescheduled for Nov. 29, with the Angel alumna playing (typecasting alert!) an "increasingly irresistible" woman.... ABC premieres the animated special Shrek the Halls Nov. 28 at 8 pm/ET. (My Jared and Jacob are getting into an advance screening!).... Speaking of me, the Mitovich Mega Minute vodcast premieres today on our homepage.

Based on this blurb...I don't think CC plays Janelle. I have a sinking feeling that she's gonna play an extremely hot woman who seduces Titus' character, who will be have to choose between temptation and the woman he loves.

Crossing my fingers that CC plays more than just a sex kitten/love interest.

[Morrigan]

Based on this blurb...I don't think CC plays Janelle. I have a sinking feeling that she's gonna play an extremely hot woman who seduces Titus' character, who will be have to choose between temptation and the woman he loves.

Crossing my fingers that CC plays more than just a sex kitten/love interest.

While that would give Titus' character a bit more of a story it wouldn't make much sense storywise. --->It's hard to have an emotional impact of Titus being torn between two women when you never see one of them.

I think it can in fact be read to imply that CC is playing Janelle, up until now all we know of her is from Brody's henpecked husband routine. It can be a coy turn of phase implying that there's more to the character than overbaring wife. <---

Or it could just be wishful thinking on my part.

ETA - Total bummer that it got pushed back.

[Penny Century]

While that would give Titus' character a bit more of a story it wouldn't make much sense storywise.

Especially since --->they're already doing cheating to death on this show.<--- I think, based on a couple of sets of sides I've read... --->that it means Brody increasingly can't say no to anything Janelle wants. In fact, sides from Episode 10 -- or is it 9? they've messed with the episode order CRAZY bad -- show Brody taking on a really sleazy client for the implicit purpose of buying a home in the Hamptons that Janelle apparently wants badly.<---

Just my take. I reserve the right to be wrong!

ETA: So it looks as if Episode 8 is now Episode 9, which would explain why the side pages say "Episode 8" and yet are linked on the site as "Episode 9." Translation: Bummer for the CC fans who now have to wait until after Thanksgiving to finally see her on this series.

[Gabriella]

Well, IMDB.com (http://imdb.com/name/nm0004806/) has Charisma listed as playing -->Janelle Johns, Brody's wife<---

If they're right, that's definitely going to be her role on the show. Which in my opinion, is a good thing. :)

[tojoson]

Yeah, and the recent press release says >> that she plays Heather. So from the sides that we read previously, we know that Heather and Janelle are the same person, so that confirms that there's some role playing going on.<<

[Shadow4Corangela]

tvguide.com

Rosie O'Donnell makes her first (consensual) television appearance since exiting The View on today's The Martha Stewart Show. Read into it what you will, but Ro will be dressed as Queen Elizabeth (sic?).... Charisma Carpenter's Big Shots debut currently is rescheduled for Nov. 29, with the Angel alumna playing (typecasting alert!) an "increasingly irresistible" woman.... ABC premieres the animated special Shrek the Halls Nov. 28 at 8 pm/ET. (My Jared and Jacob are getting into an advance screening!).... Speaking of me, the Mitovich Mega Minute vodcast premieres today on our homepage.
I've watched bits and pieces of the series here and there. Thank god for Titus cause he makes the show bearable to watch. It's a added bonus that's he's funny and hot. ---> I'm SO happy that CC is playing his wife.<--- Woot! Can't wait to see her. :love:

[Morrigan]

Same here, they really need to just let Titus loose, give him more of a storyline and let him be funny. IMO he's the best aspect of the show, I know many were drawn in by Vartan but not me.

[nodakskip]

Did her episode get pushed back again? I thought she was on the 29th? Now some saying shes on the Dec 13th ep?

[Penny Century]

Tiny pic from what is now the Dec. 13 episode, "The Better Man":

http://www.abcmedianet.com/assets/ph/thu/111467_0139_thu.jpg

[eric_rhapsody04]

she's is beautiful

[Nirvana 1]

Wow, I am SO glad I wandered back here 'cause I would never have known!

Been watching the show on and off (work, hopefully can catch it when my cousin-in-law DVRs [?] it) and I was surprised to actually like this show about 4 spoiled rich, white men (the only reason I bothered in the first place was that Titus's Wiki said he'd star).

And yes, I agree there should be more of Titus' character, but LESS of Carl whats-his-face with his ex-mistress turned potential surrogate mother. That has to be the most ABSURD freaking plot ever.

At any rate, has the date Charisma is going to appear been confirmed indeed?

[Penny Century]

At any rate, has the date Charisma is going to appear been confirmed indeed?

It's the date ABC Medianet is giving out, so I'm pretty sure it's set for at least the next, oh, day or so. It's actually the first episode of a recurring role for CC -- or will be if all goes well with the current round of WGA negotiations.

[DamnSkippy]

Just bumping this up to remind everyone that CC is *supposed* to be in tonight's episode (I think, but I'm also very confused). At any rate, watch/record/whatever just in case.

[nikkiwawa]

Oooh, thanks for the heads up :) I'll check it out, in case she's on.

[starlet2367]

TVGuide shows it as airing on 12/13? (http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=287950&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=7253803)

[Shadow4Corangela]

Eeee! She wasn't on today, but they did show her in the scenes. I couldn't stop myself from grinning like an idiot. And can I just say...I LOVE Brody. :grin:

[Morrigan]

If it's the promo for next week what are the odds of someone getting it up on the web?

I have the show taped but it usually cuts off the previews.

[tojoson]

The promo is up on Youtube

here (http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=orFXI0N8GcQ)

[Penny Century]

The promo is up on Youtube

here (http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=orFXI0N8GcQ)

Ahhhh...so it's confirmed --->the Johnses have a little role-playing going on.<---

I think we're about to find out why Brody is so whipped. :D

[starlet2367]

Squee! She looks *great*. :D

[Gabriella]

Ahhhh...so it's confirmed --->the Johnses have a little role-playing going on.<---

I think we're about to find out why Brody is so whipped. :D

Must be how the marriage remains exciting - hence Brody's fidelity ;) Charisma looks gorgeous.

[tojoson]

They're listing another new episode on the 20th.

from the Futon Critic
12/27/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#1??) (Projected Date) (R)
12/20/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#110) Sex Be Not Proud
12/13/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#109) The Better Man
11/29/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#108) The Way We Weren't
11/8/07 (Th.) 10:07 PM ABC (#107) Who's Your Daddy?
11/1/07 (Th.) 10:07 PM ABC (#106) Car Trouble
10/25/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#105) Greatest Amerimart Hero
10/18/07 (Th.) 10:02 PM ABC (#104) Three's a Crowd
10/11/07 (Th.) 10:01 PM ABC (#103) The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly
10/4/07 (Th.) 10:01 PM ABC (#102) Tall, Dark and Hairless
9/27/07 (Th.) 10:01 PM ABC (#101) Pilot

No episode synopsis yet, so we don't know if CC will be in this episode.--hope so

[tojoson]

Nice little shout-out

here (http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Ratings-Survivor-Snuffs/800028627?rssDate=12345678)

Notice the last 2 words of the article

[Morrigan]

That is nice but ABC needs to promote the show more, and if the constant comments from critics is any indication of CC's appeal, they need to promote her appearance as well.

[jujube1013]

i didn't see anything about CC when i clicked the link, could someone let me know what it says?
thanks

[tojoson]

Here you go'

• In the 10 o'clock hour, a Without a Trace repeat (9.86 mil) topped a fresh ER (8.62 mil), which in turn made mincemeat out of ABC's increasingly less-Big Shots (now down to barely six mil). Hurry, Charisma!

[Luna]

Charisma looks really beautiful in the promo!:love:

[jujube1013]

Here you go'

thank you! i agree with the critic!

[Penny Century]

No episode synopsis yet, so we don't know if CC will be in this episode.--hope so

The very limited sides I've seen for this episode indicate that CC's character has at least one phone conversation with Brody. I can't find anything to indicate the character actually appears, but again, this is based on about six pages of the total script, all of them Michael-Vartan's-character-focused. The character is there, if you will -- hopefully CC will be as well.

For what it's worth, the sides for Episode <strike>13</strike> 11 show that CC's character definitely is there in person. Let's pull for that one getting aired soon, too!

[tootyfnfruity]

just seen the promo on utube of course cc looks fantastic, i have never watched the show but will definately tume in now

[tojoson]

Synopsis of episode 10.

Janelle is mentioned, but CC is not listed.

here (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20071203abc15)

[tojoson]

From the daily highlights in next weeks TV guide.

BIG SHOTS.
Buffy and Veronica Mars alum Charisma Carpenter guest stars as a mysterious knockout (like she could be anything else) whose charms are not lost on the very married much-harangued Brody.

Looks like someone else likes CC too.

[tojoson]

A couple of screen-shots of CC on Big Shots.

here (http://www.whedon.info/Charisma-Carpenter-Big-Shots-Tv,25043.html)

She looks great, (Well, Duh).

[Morrigan]

Titus w/o a shirt? Oh, I'm liking the CC appearance already :bounce:

Actually I really can't wait for CC's episode, the show has gotten much better lately (probably thanks to Rob Thomas) and with the addtion of CC, Brody is getting the storyline he so desperatly needs.

Just to double check her episode airs next Thursday, 12/13?

Tojo - Thanks for the screen caps!

[DamnSkippy]

Just to double check her episode airs next Thursday, 12/13?

As of this moment, that is correct. But with the strike, schedules are changing daily, so who knows for sure.

[SamIAm]

Titus w/o a shirt? Oh, I'm liking the CC appearance already :bounce:

Even better: Charisma without a shirt.

[Penny Century]

Just to double check her episode airs next Thursday, 12/13?

Very likely, as they've confirmed this in a press release, as well as that the following episode airs December 20. ABC Medianet has a history of not posting episode information until the schedule is all but set in stone, so I think they mean it this time.

It occurs to me that it could be a good thing that CC's first episode airs the week after a Barbara Walters special in the same timeslot. Baba Wawa traditionally gets huge numbers with her year-end and pre-Oscar telecasts; if ABC advertises the hell out of the next installment of Big Shots during the special, it could result in a ratings uptick. We'll see!