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“I think I convinced myself he’s not real, but he is.” That’s how Elena (Nina Dobrev) described Klaus (currently a very clearly gleeful Matt Davis) on the latest episode of “The Vampire Diaries.” And boy, did the threat of Klaus become real in “The Last Dance” as Klaus took over Alaric’s body and began to [...]
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‘The Vampire Diaries’ recap: Let’s dance, says the big, bad vampire
Posted: April 15, 2011 in articles, episode recaps, l.a. times show tracker, the vampire diaries0
A.V. Club Interview: Jason Katims on ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Friday Night Lights’
Posted: April 13, 2011 in a.v. club, articles, friday night lights, my so-called life, parenthoodJason Katims has been bringing slices of life to television since 1994 when he was a story editor and writer on ABC’s short-lived but beloved teen drama My So-Called Life. He wrote three episodes of the series, including the fan favorite “Life Of Brian,” bringing the often painful, awkward experience of being a teenager to [...]
‘How I Met Your Mother’ recap: Screaming matches and meatball subs
Posted: April 12, 2011 in articles, episode recaps, how i met your mother, l.a. times show trackerAs “How I Met Your Mother” nears the end of its season — there are just four episodes left!— the issues that have been lying dormant in Ted (Josh Radnor) and Zoey’s (Jennifer Morrison) relationship are starting to surface. Since becoming friends and then something more, the two have been getting along pretty well even [...]
‘The Vampire Diaries’ recap: A night of double-crosses
Posted: April 8, 2011 in articles, episode recaps, l.a. times show tracker, the vampire diariesHiatuses can be difficult, but the great thing about “The Vampire Diaries” is that the show always makes it worth the wait. Tonight’s episode, “Know Thy Enemy,” wasted no time getting down to business and was full of surprise twists I didn’t see coming. You’d think at this point, I’d be able to telegraph a [...]
‘The Vampire Diaries’: ‘Every character is going to surprise you,’ says Katerina Graham
Posted: April 7, 2011 in articles, interviews, l.a. times show tracker, the vampire diariesRaise your hand if your excitement for new episodes of “The Vampire Diaries,” kicking off tonight on the CW, is equally matched by your anxiety and fear about what’s to come. After chatting with Katerina Graham, who plays witch Bonnie, Show Tracker is definitely scared for the safety of Mystic Falls’ residents. Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) [...]
‘The Vampire Diaries’: Executive producer Julie Plec previews The Klaus Chapter
Posted: April 6, 2011 in articles, interviews, l.a. times show tracker, the vampire diariesDilemmas will abound when “The Vampire Diaries” returns with six new episodes Thursday on the CW. The Klaus Chapter, as executive producer Julie Plec has dubbed the final episodes of the season, will be full of challenges and choices, not to mention some possible character deaths. As the series prepares to introduce the much-talked-about Klaus [...]
‘How I Met Your Mother’: Executive producer Craig Thomas reflects on Ted’s many loves
Posted: March 28, 2011 in articles, how i met your mother, interviews, l.a. times show trackerHow many women does it take to get to the mother on “How I Met Your Mother”? That’s the question on the mind of some eager-to-know fans of the CBS sitcom. By our count, it’s a lot and counting. Although a romantic at heart, Ted (Josh Radnor) has had a bevy of love interests. Some, [...]
‘How I Met Your Mother’: Robin’s got a crush on Michael Trucco
Posted: March 25, 2011 in articles, how i met your mother, interviews, l.a. times show trackerThings are getting a little more romantically complicated on “How I Met Your Mother,” but it has nothing to do with the mother. Michael Trucco will appear as a potential love interest for Robin (Cobie Smulders) in an upcoming episode, CBS confirms. Trucco will play Robin’s often discussed but never before seen crush from years [...]
‘The Vampire Diaries’: Remembering the dead with executive producer Julie Plec
Posted: March 24, 2011 in articles, interviews, l.a. times show tracker, the vampire diariesNot counting TV’s crime procedurals, it’s hard to think of a show that kills characters as frequently as The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries.” Death is a constant part of life in Mystic Falls, a town full of vampires, werewolves and witches. It’s woven into the very fabric the show. Many of the main characters are [...]
‘How I Met Your Mother’ recap: ‘The mother of all fathers’
Posted: March 22, 2011 in articles, episode recaps, how i met your mother, l.a. times show trackerBarney (Neil Patrick Harris) finally met his father, Jerry (John Lithgow), on tonight’s “How I Met Your Mother,” but it didn’t go as Barney expected. In Barney’s imagination, his dad left him because he was living an awesome, legendary life of excess. That’s the only way Barney can justify his absence. But the person who [...]
