Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Dina Meyer – Dina first appeared in several episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210 back in 1994 then later was one of the leads in the short-lived WB series Birds of Prey.  She also appeared in the short-lived NBC …

As Louise wrote last week, she attended nearly all of the preview parties held at the Paley Center for Media, screening episodes from the major networks prior to their airing on their regular nights. I, too, had the chance to attend three of the five preview parties: those for NBC, CBS and ABC. For NBC’s night, most of the cast …

Here is the entertainment news for this past week (Sept. 14 to 20) and what to look forward to for next week: CONDOLENCES Patrick Swayze (Dirty Dancing, North & South, Ghost) passed away earlier this week from pancreatic cancer.  He was only 57. Mary Travers of the famous 1960’s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary passed away this week at …

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Kate Mara – Kate has made guest appearances in TV shows such as Law & Order, Ed, Everwood, Cold Case, Boston Public, CSI and CSI: Miami. She also had several appearances on Nip/Tuck, Jack & Bobby and 24. …

Last week I got together with some of my local friends (who are also fans of the defunct CBS series Moonlight) for a special event: the Hollywood premiere of the movie Whiteout, which co-stars Alex O’Loughlin (the former star of Moonlight). Oh yeah, Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht and Tom Skerritt also star in the movie. The premiere was held at …

The Emmys are coming! The Emmys are coming! This week the Nice Girls will preview some of the contenders for Emmys in a variety of categories, focusing on our faves. When Legend of the Seeker debuted in syndication last season, I’m sure the cast and crew would not have expected to be nominated for an Emmy, but that was exactly …

Here are the entertainment news items for this week (September 8 to 11): CONDOLENCES Army Archerd, whose 52-year run as a Daily Variety columnist made him unique among showbiz reporters, passed away this week in Los Angeles.  He was 87.  Condolences to his family, friends and readers. Let’s take a moment to remember all the victims and the survivors of …

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Margarita Levieva – Margarita was first noticed in the short-lived FOX series Vanished alongside Kings star Christopher Egan and was in the movie The Invisible with Justin Chatwin. She was in the box office movie Adventureland, and had a …

Tonight is the start of the new fall season with the debut of Melrose Place on the CW and the returns of 90210 on the CW and Sons of Anarchy on FX. While none of these shows are of interest to me, there are a number of new and returning shows that I am eager to see over the next …

A number of good series returned this summer like Burn Notice, Eureka, In Plain Sight, The Closer and Leverage. Along with these and numerous other returning shows, a handful of new shows debuted over the summer. The ones that stand out the most to me as surprise hits of the summer are: 1. Drop Dead Diva – This comedic drama …