Party Down (STARZ)
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Caught this show on Netflix via the Watch Instantly and loved it.
Here's some news on who is replacing Jane Lynch
http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/heldenfi...ns-party-down/
Here's some news on who is replacing Jane Lynch
http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/heldenfi...ns-party-down/
The show was facing a serious gap with Jane Lynch moving over to "Glee." But Mullally knows how to improvise, so this could be a good addition. Announcement after the jump.
The official word:
Starz keeps the “Party” hopping and the laughs flowing with the addition of one of television and film’s most beloved comediennes, Megan Mullally, to the cast of the crowd-pleasing original comedy series, “Party Down,” Starz Media EVP Originals Productions and Development Bill Hamm announced today. Production on the second season begins in mid-September in Los Angeles. The half-hour comedy about a Los Angeles catering team – Hollywood wannabes stuck working for tips while hoping for their big break — is tentatively scheduled to return to the air on Starz in April of 2010.
Mullally (“Will & Grace,” Fame) will play Lydia Dunfree, a middle-aged refugee from a lousy marriage who leaves small town life to move to Hollywood where her 13-year-old daughter Escapade hopes to make it as an actress. While the younger endures the audition process, her naïve and eternally optimistic mother Lydia feels honored just to be among the show business “pros” of the Party Down catering company. Her search for Mr. Right only complicates matters for Lydia, but ups the laughs on the show.
She joins a talented ensemble of actors on the comedy, labeled “a must-see” by USA Today and called “straight-up funny” by Entertainment Weekly. As the first season ended, Ron Donald (Ken Marino), the aggressively dysfunctional former leader of the Party Down Catering company, was headed off to manage a Soup N’ Crackers franchise; leaving one-time actor Henry Pollard (Adam Scott) to fill the void as leader; Roman DeBeers (Martin Starr) a self-proclaimed Sci Fi visionary, was still trying to get his screenplay noticed – by anyone; while actor, musician and all round cute guy Kyle Bradway (Ryan Hansen) landed a role in an upcoming action film; and Henry’s flame Casey (Lizzy Caplan) left him at the catered altar to do a few months of stand-up on a cruise ship.
Also returning for the second season are the show’s creators and executive producers: Rob Thomas (“Veronica Mars,” “Cupid”) along with John Enbom, Paul Rudd and Dan Etheridge. Starz Media, the production and distribution sibling of the Starz premium entertainment channels, is producer of the series.
“I’m so excited to be joining ‘Party Down,’ one of my favorite TV shows,” Mullally said. “I’m a big fan of the series and really thrilled to have an opportunity to work with such a terrific cast and talented group of writers.”
“Megan is quite simply one of the most talented actresses in the entertainment business today,” Hamm said. “Her impeccable comic timing and multi-faceted acting skills make her a great fit for the show, and we can’t wait to see how she interacts with the show’s terrific cast.”
The official word:
Starz keeps the “Party” hopping and the laughs flowing with the addition of one of television and film’s most beloved comediennes, Megan Mullally, to the cast of the crowd-pleasing original comedy series, “Party Down,” Starz Media EVP Originals Productions and Development Bill Hamm announced today. Production on the second season begins in mid-September in Los Angeles. The half-hour comedy about a Los Angeles catering team – Hollywood wannabes stuck working for tips while hoping for their big break — is tentatively scheduled to return to the air on Starz in April of 2010.
Mullally (“Will & Grace,” Fame) will play Lydia Dunfree, a middle-aged refugee from a lousy marriage who leaves small town life to move to Hollywood where her 13-year-old daughter Escapade hopes to make it as an actress. While the younger endures the audition process, her naïve and eternally optimistic mother Lydia feels honored just to be among the show business “pros” of the Party Down catering company. Her search for Mr. Right only complicates matters for Lydia, but ups the laughs on the show.
She joins a talented ensemble of actors on the comedy, labeled “a must-see” by USA Today and called “straight-up funny” by Entertainment Weekly. As the first season ended, Ron Donald (Ken Marino), the aggressively dysfunctional former leader of the Party Down Catering company, was headed off to manage a Soup N’ Crackers franchise; leaving one-time actor Henry Pollard (Adam Scott) to fill the void as leader; Roman DeBeers (Martin Starr) a self-proclaimed Sci Fi visionary, was still trying to get his screenplay noticed – by anyone; while actor, musician and all round cute guy Kyle Bradway (Ryan Hansen) landed a role in an upcoming action film; and Henry’s flame Casey (Lizzy Caplan) left him at the catered altar to do a few months of stand-up on a cruise ship.
Also returning for the second season are the show’s creators and executive producers: Rob Thomas (“Veronica Mars,” “Cupid”) along with John Enbom, Paul Rudd and Dan Etheridge. Starz Media, the production and distribution sibling of the Starz premium entertainment channels, is producer of the series.
“I’m so excited to be joining ‘Party Down,’ one of my favorite TV shows,” Mullally said. “I’m a big fan of the series and really thrilled to have an opportunity to work with such a terrific cast and talented group of writers.”
“Megan is quite simply one of the most talented actresses in the entertainment business today,” Hamm said. “Her impeccable comic timing and multi-faceted acting skills make her a great fit for the show, and we can’t wait to see how she interacts with the show’s terrific cast.”
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I also watched the season via Netflix watch now...don't have Starz.
And after watching True Blood, I'm also hoping for some Lizzy Caplan nudity this season.
And after watching True Blood, I'm also hoping for some Lizzy Caplan nudity this season.
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QFT. I'm surprised this hasn't been announced yet at all (that I know of)... I'd buy this on blu-ray in a heartbeat and look forward to rewatching the entire season when it does hit disc (if dvd is the only option I'll still buy it but won't be happy about it). Glad to hear that KB and Jane Lynch will make an appearance in Season 2... wonder if we could get a Greek crossover and get Evan to show up for an episode as a substitute or something, since on that show he's working for Party Down catering.
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Does anyone watch Greek? I had to laugh that the catering company they worked for was called Party Down.
Same uniforms, too.
Same uniforms, too.
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Re: Party Down -- Season Premiere -- "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party" -- 4/23/10
Two episodes are available on Starz On Demand, also; this one, and also one with Steve Guttenberg, although I'll probably just watch them as they air.
Looking forward to catching this tonight! I like the cast picture, too.
Looking forward to catching this tonight! I like the cast picture, too.
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Re: Party Down -- Season Premiere -- "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party" -- 4/23/10
I know she was replaced, but anyone know if Jane Lynch shows up at all in the new season (I think I saw her in a promo).
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Re: Party Down -- Season Premiere -- "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party" -- 4/23/10
The Guttenberg episode is in the running as the series' best, so even though you're skipping forward a few episodes, it really is worth watching now. That's seriously one of the most indescribably hilarious half-hours of TV I've ever watched.
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Re: Party Down -- Season Premiere -- "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party" -- 4/23/10
I found this episode funnier than most of season 1 (with perhaps the exception of Investors Dinner). Had the right amount of laughs and charm that I felt lacked at times last season.
BTW, episode 3's title looks awesome:
BTW, episode 3's title looks awesome:
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Re: Party Down -- "Precious Lights Pre-School Auction" -- 4/30/10
This is the episode that was posted on Netflix and is airing tonight. However, I noticed that an episode called "Steve Guttenberg's Birthday" is already available for On Demand.