Rueben

Using her favorite online handle, Rueben is an East Coast-bred gal who is now a permanent Californian and a lifelong tv-oholic. She watches at least 25 TV shows a week, goes to the movies as often as possible, listens to music every waking moment, reads every day and “plays” on the internet every chance she can. Some of her current favorite TV shows are Outlander, Sweet Magnolias, Wednesday, High Potential, Will Trent, Reacher, The Gilded Age, Fire Country, Matlock, Miss Scarlet, Skymed, The Rookie, Bridgerton, Virgin River and School Spirits. She is looking forward to season three of Silo on Apple TV; season two of Ransom Canyon on Netflix; season five of Harry Wild on Acorn TV and the debuts of Lanterns on HBO Max and Anna Pigeon on USA Network. Follow her on Bluesky @ruebensramblings.bsky.social or contact her at rueben@nicegirlstv.com. Please also check out Rueben's Ramblings website for even more entertainment news.

What to Expect on TV in August

We are already over half-way through the year and there is still plenty of new programming on TV – both in the form of new shows and made-for-TV movies – still to look forward to on both the major and cable network throughout August. With that thought in mind, let’s take a look at the new programming that TV viewers …

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TV Calendar for August

The following list provides the dates of the season premieres and finales for the cable network dramas, marathons for several short-lived cable series, the debut of one new cable series as well as the mini-series and made-for-TV movies that will air during August: August 3 – Sinbad will air a 12-hour marathon of episodes on Syfy, starting at 11 AM …

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The NiceGirlsTV CASTING COUCH

This week the casting couch is a double feature (so to speak), covering the casting announcements for more than a handful of shows for which we love here at NiceGirlsTV or plan on watching when they debut: Actress Amy Acker (Angel and Much Ado About Nothing) has been promoted to series regular on Person of Interest. Acker plays Root, the …

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Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Pam Veasey

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is shone on Executive Producer, Director and Writer Pam Veasey. Pam was born in Texas, but grew up in Pullman, Washington. She graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in Journalism and Political Science. She worked as a receptionist behind-the-scenes on the sitcom Gimme a Break!. After she submitted a spec script …

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I Survived Yet Another Comic Con

So, I came home to Los Angeles from San Diego yesterday afternoon and it has been an amazing experience once again. The big trip started this past Tuesday as I caught the train down to San Diego, getting picked up by my fellow NiceGirlsTV staff members before we ventured toward the Coronado Bridge to check into our temporary digs – …

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Introducing Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove

Andie MacDowell (Jane By Design) will star in the first original scripted drama Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove on the Hallmark Channel that is set to have a 2-hour debut on Saturday, July 20 at 8 PM. MacDowell plays Judge Olivia Lockhart whose Cedar Cove Municipal Court is the professional milieu and social microcosm of issues the judge will face in …

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I’m Off to Comic Con 2013

For the 11th year, I will be heading to San Diego to attend Comic Con 2013 along with a handful of other NiceGirlsTV staff members. I actually leave today (if you are reading this in the AM, I will be on the train heading to San Diego) and will be there for a full, solid week – the longest amount …

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The NiceGirlsTV CASTING COUCH

This week the casting couch focuses on the latest actors and actresses to be promoted on an existing show, cast in a new production and/or cast in guest or recurring roles on current favorites: Actor Chris Carmack (The O.C.) and siblings Lennon and Maisy Stella have been promoted to full-time series regulars on Nashville for its upcoming second season. Nashville …

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Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Gillian Horvath

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is shone on writer, producer and show developer Gillian Horvath. Gillian started out as a writer on the late 1980’s and 1990’s TV shows such as the original Miami Vice, Quantum Leap, Beverly Hills 90210, Forever Knight, Diagnosis Murder, Baywatch and Xena: Warrior Princess. During this time she also worked on the popular syndicated …

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Web Series Spotlight: The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and Beyond

On April 9, 2012 the first episode of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries debuted online. This web series is a modernized adaptation of Jane Austen’s legendary story “Pride and Prejudice”, created for the web by Hank Green, one of the most active and prolific leaders of a new generation of Web entrepreneurs and personalities and Bernie Su, a Streamy Award winner. …

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