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We Wish They'd Join the Cast
Just give her the Emmy now. It would be a crime if Kristen Chenoweth didn't get a statue for her turn as "Glee's" ultimate has-been-who-never-was, April Rhodes. If there was ever an actress born to play a part, Chenoweth is the one. We were delighted to hear that she'll be reprising the role later this season, but if you give us an inch, we'll take a mile - and we're hoping that she'll join the cast for good. She's not the only guest star who we feel adds a missing element to some of our favorite shows. Here are other stars who we'd like to see sign on as series regulars.
Retro Minute: November 5, 1968
"The Split" gets an R-Rating. What Otis Redding song is on the charts? Shawn's wakin' up the memories...
When Fans Become Fanatics
Being an idol is dangerous business. Aside from the endless hours on tour, countless interviews, and miles of red carpet walks, there are the fans. Music fans are a double-edged sword. Without them, bands would be playing to five people on a Thursday bingo night instead of a packed stadium.
But fans come at a price - sometimes a deadly one. Their enthusiasm often crosses the line into fanaticism. As a result, musicians end up seeking shelter from the very people who provide their way of life. Here's a look at some moments where fans have gone bad.
Note to all of you potential stalkers out there: check yourself. If you're a grown woman carrying a photo of the Jonas Brothers in your purse, you may want to think twice. All of you dudes stealing your daughter's Hannah Montana posters? Get a life. And a shrink.
"Spin City" Cast: Then & Now
"Spin City" is one of the best but often forgotten sitcoms in TV history. Mostly remembered as Michael J. Fox's last prime-time series, few ever mention that "Spin" was actually a very funny show, with a rich cast of characters and brilliantly talented actors.
The sitcom about a New York City mayor and his staff was created by Gary David Goldberg of "Family Ties" fame and Bill Lawrence, a 30-year-old writer who'd penned scripts for "Friends" and "The Nanny." Lawrence would go on to create "Scrubs" and "Cougar Town."
Whether you're a fan of the MJF days or prefer the later Heather Locklear/Charlie Sheen years, there's no denying the talent that radiated from the show's stars. Take a look at the cast of "Spin City," then and now.
Retro Minute: November 4, 1980
"B.J. and the Bear" is on TV. Ronnie defeats Jimmy in presidential election. Which Barbra Streisand song is on the charts? Find out as Shawn's wakin' up the memories...
