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THE WEB GOSSIP
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THE WEB GOSSIP
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Cindy Adams
REGIS -REBOOT? --- Cindy Adams reported that Regis is feeling remorse over his jumping-the-gun announcement over the summer that he was leaving the weekly AM show. I said when it happened it was all about money and now everyone else is is too ... thank you very much! Adams posted it was a momentous moment of ego when he made the announcement … which if one remembers, he tried to correct somewhat the very next day. Look, let's have both parties come to their senses and have him stay … right? For how long I do not know ... he just turned 80! Dana Carvey who was the host for last Friday's show was terrific … and, probably the best choice for a replacement.****
Joshua Jackson
TV FLASHES --- I finally got to see some of the new TV shows this past weekend; as well as some re-booted favorites: First up, Fox's Fringe, back for its fourth season with a terrific episode called Neither Here Nor There. Last season found one of the cast, the awesome Joshua Jackson, basically erased from the show's history and now trying to finding his way back home. With several new writers and producers on board, this JJ Abrams shows is firing on all cylinders. John Noble and Anna Torv just delivering spectacular acting prowess and this season are joined by the wonderful Seth Gabel, who delivered a strong, strong performance. So far, this show's still at the top of my viewing list. Two new entry's A Gifted Man and Person Of Interest (also from JJ Abrams) jump to must-see viewing status immediately. Man stars Broadway-actor Patrick Wilson as Dr. Michael Holt who keeps seeing his dead ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle) who enables him to make better choices in his life and career. Yes, shades of The Ghost Whisperer do come to mind, but the writing and direction (by Jonathan Demme) move swiftly along and the writing is just outstanding. The show looks great and immediately captivates you. I think this one's a keeper. Interest stars the wonderful Michael Emerson from Lost, who, with Jim Caviezel, tells the story of an invention that just might prevent senseless killings ... before they happen. The premise might be a bit of a stretch, but in these post-9/11 times … the more I think about it, the more plausible the plot becomes. Emerson, who is utterly outstanding and Caviezel, as the mysterious man who carries out what Emerson's character dictates, are a terrific duo. Both these shows blew me away. We also caught CSI: New York with Gary Sinise that also touched on 9/11. Yes, these are strange times indeed when the worst disaster in history has now become a rather significant plot-point. The Good Wife comes tonight with Emmy award-winning actress Julianna Margulies. Also, Terra Nova premieres tomorrow with the terrific Jason Lee ... this one looks good!****
Scott Shannon With Micky DolenzSUPER SHANNON TIME --- When we wrote about our whirlwind mini-week with Micky Dolenz last time, we gave short-shrift to our time with WPLJ's Scott Shannon; one of the radio greats out there for sure. He mentioned to us that one of the things he loved doing was reading all the rock-books that have come out this year … and, there sure have been many. He mentioned the Keith Richards book and David Browne's meticulously researched Fire And Rain … but, it got us to thinking that Mr. Shannon should do his own book! I've known Scott for years and if half the stories he's told me could be in the book, it would definitely be a best-seller. So, how about it Scott? Look for his blowout at MSG next on October 25 (with on-air partner Todd Pettengill); we hope to be there to report first-hand.
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SOME KIND OF TROUBLE --- We've been listening to James Blunt's current album Some Kind Of Trouble again ... what a great album! I'm tempted to say this is his best one yet; he's got three. It came out earlier this year to a rather tepid response, but its just fantastic. Songs like "So Far Gone," "No Tears," and"Stay The Night" are just wonderful. if you haven't heard this one, give it a shot!
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SOME KIND OF TROUBLE --- We've been listening to James Blunt's current album Some Kind Of Trouble again ... what a great album! I'm tempted to say this is his best one yet; he's got three. It came out earlier this year to a rather tepid response, but its just fantastic. Songs like "So Far Gone," "No Tears," and"Stay The Night" are just wonderful. if you haven't heard this one, give it a shot!
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Steve BuscemiFACTOID: At last week's Ocean's Kingdom premiere; Paul McCartney's ballet-collaboration with Peter Martens, I was a fly on the wall when PR-man David Salidor, in conversation with Empire Boardwalk's Steve Buscemi (and, Micky Dolenz and Paul's drummer Abe Laboriel) confirmed that the actor was from Valley Stream on Long Island. Salidor said he worked at the Sam Goody record store ... and, the actor confirmed he was a regular. Small world indeed!
Photos By: RD/Orchon/Kirkland/Kabik/Retna
Photos By: RD/Orchon/Kirkland/Kabik/Retna
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