As I asked last week in the first of this three part series “From the Page to the Small Screen,” have you ever read a book and thought the story would be great if it were made into a TV show? The following are just a few more examples of books that have been made into TV shows. Let’s begin ... Read More »

Lucy Hale, late of the CW’s gone-too-soon Privileged, could be returning to our screens soon. ABC Family is close to giving a pilot order for Pretty Little Liars, based on the young adult book series, with Lucy Hale headlining the series. The TV version of the series is set three years after the disappearance of the manipulative and vindictive “Queen ... Read More »

No, really. Nia Vardalos asked what we were up to on Twitter, and I Tweeted that I was having a hard time coming up with a topic for my column, so she gave me an idea.  I’m not really going to write about gophers feeling fat, but the issue of body image on TV is one that provokes a lot ... Read More »

The CW may have axed Privileged too soon, but they know a star when they see one! Joanna Garcia will stick with the netlet next season when she heads to Manhattan’s Upper East Side for four episodes of Gossip Girl next season. According to reports, she’ll be playing a love interest for Nate Archibald, one Bree Buckley, an irreverent, slightly ... Read More »

Is anyone else rather underwhelmed by March sweeps so far? We’re still waiting for new episodes of Fringe and The Mentalist. Privileged ended it’s first season in February. Leverage is on hiatus. We’re down to one show on Tuesdays, and that just feels weird. Trust Me – TNT 10/9c “Damage Control” – Financial problems mar both Mason and Conner, prompting ... Read More »

Today on Nice Girls Radio, we have some excerpts from a conference call with Tricia Helfer talking about her guest spots on Burn Notice and Chuck, plus discussion of the season finales of Privileged, Leverage and Psych. Join us live at 12PM Central! Read More »

President Obama is comandeering our television sets again this evening as he addresses Congress, meaning a few of our shows will not air. Meanwhile, can you believe we’re already at the season finales for Privileged and Leverage? Here’s hoping season 2 arrives soon! Presidential Address – 9/8c Privileged – the CW 9/8c – SEASON FINALE “All About a Brand new ... Read More »

We’ve been dreading this day since last November. Today is the day when THREE shows battle for supremecy at at the 9 o’clock hour (8 o’clock Central ‘cuz we go to bed earlier here). Let’s ease into this smackdown with a little bit of 8/7c action, shall we? 90210 – the CW 8/7c “Of Heartbreaks and Hotels” – Naomi, comfortable ... Read More »

We get one more week of reprieve before the Trifecta of Goodies on Tuesdays at 9/8c (whew, long title) makes our viewing decisions harder than choosing your favorite pair of shoes. Until then, here’s what the Nice Girls are watching tonight: 90210 – the CW 8/7c “Help Me, Rhonda” – Adrianna  reveals her pregnancy to the baby’s father and is ... Read More »

Happy Inauguration Day! President Obama’s inauguration is sending the networks into a tizzy of special programming tonight. HBO is covering the inaugural events with FREE access if you have satellite or cable. ABC has inauguration coverage beginning at 8/7c; PBS has a special edition of Frontline airing at 9/8c (check local listings); CBS has a special on the inauguration at ... Read More »