TwoCents & Five Questions With…

Jordana Spiro

…Jordana Spiro, Actress

Jordana Spiro is known by TV fans these days as PJ on the TBS program My Boys which comes back to TV on July 30th!

Last December My Boys introduced PJ, a 20-something sports reporter for a Chicago newspaper, and her boys and saw them through some humorous, yet realistic, times including on-the-job romance, a dating slump, the value of honesty in friendship and uncovering secrets kept from close friends.

Jordana knocked critics and audiences out as the ditzy Sherri in Must Love Dogs. The New York Times’ “Arts and Leisure” section devoted an entire piece to her on the film’s opening weekend, and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone raved that “not since the young Goldie Hawn has an actress put a funnier, feistier spin on dumb.”

She has appeared in numerous TV shows, including Cold Case, CSI: New York and Out of Practice, as well as a starring role next to Annette O’Toole in the USA series The Huntress.

This summer, My Boys promises more poker nights at PJs, beers at Crowley’s Bar and amusing situations from the whole gang. Andy (Jim Gaffigan) will struggle with his move to the suburbs and another big bombshell from Meredith. Mike (Jaime Kaler), having exhausted every means to kill time while unemployed, strikes ups an interesting business alliance. Kenny (Michael Bunin) continues to search for love in all the wrong places. Bobby (Kyle Howard), who has comfortably settled in as one of the gang, reveals a shocking secret of his own. Brendan (Reid Scott) goes through a disturbing personality change which requires the entire group to get him back on track. Stephanie (Kellee Stewart) runs into some financial trouble this year but has better luck with dating. And more!

Jordana recently took some time out to talk with TheTwoCents and share her own TwoCents and Five Answers with us!

TwoCents: When you did your role in Must Love Dogs the media jumped all over it, loving everything you did, writing special stories about your portrayal and more. What about My Boys drew you to television after all that?

TwoCents & Five Questions With…

Kari Matchett

…Kari Matchett, Actress

The second episode of Heartland airs tonight at 10pm EST on TNT. Last week we had 5 Questions with the star, Treat Williams, and this week we get 5 from his co-star, Kari Marchett!

Kari plays Kate Armstrong the ex-wife of Williams’ Dr. Grant. She’s an organ-donor coordinator for the local donation center.

Matchett is already a star in Canada, having won a Gemini award. She was voted one of the Top 5 Faces to watch in USA Today. This past season she was seen on 24 as Lisa Miller, Chief of Staff to the Vice President, and stars as Mary Tate on NBC’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. She also stars opposite Peter Krause (Sports Night, Six Feet Under) in the indie drama Civic Duty, which opened in the Tribeca Film Festival before its nationwide release. Last season, Matchett earned high critical praise for her remarkable work on ABC’s Invasion as Dr. Mariel Underlay.

We were able to get Two Cents & Five Answers from Kari and here we go!

TwoCents: What do you think makes Heartland great dramatic television?

Two Cents & Five Questions With…

Craig Robinson

…Craig Robinson, actor.

We watch Craig often on NBC’s The Office as the Warehouse Foreman, Darryl Philbin. The man who is responsible for all of Michael Scott’s wonderfully incorrect catch phrases such as “Dinkin’ flicka” and “Pippity poppity, give me the zoppity.”

A very busy stand-up comic, Craig has also had roles in movies such as Knocked Up and Tyler Perry’s: Daddy’s Little Girls. Craig popped up on TV in shows such as Arrested Development, The Bernie Mac Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Recently Craig took some time out of his stand-up work to spend some time with us and share his Two Cents & Five Answers!

TwoCents: Please tell the TwoCents readers about yourself and how you got your start in the “biz”.

TwoCents & Five Questions With…

Treat Williams

…Treat Williams, Actor

Treat Williams debuts on TNT tonight on the premiere episode of the new series Heartland.

Heartland is a medical drama that focuses on the high-tension world of the organ donor and transplant business. After watching an advance copy of the series premiere, I can say this isn’t just another hospital drama, there is more to it. The series also stars Kari Matchett who we’ve recently seen in 24 and Studio 60.

Treat Williams has enjoyed great success in feature films, starting with his breakthrough role in director Milos Forman’s film version of Hair, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination in 1980. Just two years later, he was nominated for a second Golden Globe for his portrayal of Daniel Ciello in Sidney Lumet’s Prince of the City. Williams’ extensive film credits include 1941, Smooth Talk, Dead Heat, Heart of Dixie, Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead, Mulholland Falls, The Phantom, The Devil’s Own, The Deep End of the Ocean, and Hollywood Ending. Most recently he was known as Dr. Andy Brown in the WB’s Everwood.

TheTwoCents was able to get Two Cents and Five Answers with Treat Williams!

TheTwoCents: When you first read the script for Heartland what about the story appealed to you?

TwoCents & Five Questions With…

Brian Baumgartner

…Brian Baumgartner, Actor.

Brian plays the much beloved Kevin Malone on NBC’s The Office.

Prior to joining the Accounting Department at Dunder Mifflin and fronting the Police cover-band, Scrantonicity, Brian popped up on shows such as: CSI, Arrested Development, and Everwood.

He’s about to appear in Scranton, PA with Angela Kinsey (“Angela”) to help promote the upcoming Office Convention they will be having, but before he headed off to Scranton, he took some time out to provide us with his Two Cents & Five Answers!

TheTwoCents: The Office Finale is tonight, do you find yourself dying for something to do till next season or do you enjoy the time off?

Two Cents & Five Questions With…

Bobby Ray Shafer

…Bobby Ray Shafer, Actor.

We all know and love Bobby as “Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration” on NBC’s The Office! The man who was able to get Phyllis to settle down!

Bobby has done a ton of work. Look at his profile on IMDb and you’ll find appearances in projects such as; Boston Legal, Las Vegas, The West Wing, Becker, Arli$$ and much more!

Bobby took some time off of his current project to help us celebrate the finale of The Office today and share his Two Cents & Five Answers! Enjoy!

TheTwoCents: “The Office” tends to really focus on so many different characters and the fans love every single one of them. What’s it like to be one of such a great ensemble and be recognized as Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration?

Meet The Staff…

Name: Katie Back
Email: katie@thetwocentscorp.com
Title: Reviewer
Joined TheTwoCents: December 2008
Twitter: @TTCKatie

Top 3 Favorite Shows Currently On TV: The Office, Ghost Whisperer, House

Top 3 Favorite Shows of All Time: Dawson’s Creek, Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (yes, they did actually create the WB network for me. Also, this is maybe the hardest question I’ve ever been asked).

My Favorite Television Memory Of All Time: So many good clips to choose from! On the dramatic side, I would say a great moment of TV Magic was when Buffy jumps to her death to save Dawn. Joss Whedon is simply an amazing storyteller, and I think it’s an understatement to say that’s one of his better moments. Other incredible Whedon-induced jaw-drop would be the entire “Once More With Feeling” musical episode.

Bio: I grew up in and around Denton, Texas, where I graduated with a B.S. in Advertising from the University of North Texas. I try to keep life as interesting as possible (or I just get bored easily?), which has led to frequent moves everywhere from the beaches of New Jersey to the Netherlands. I currently live in Fort Worth, TX with a wonderfully tolerant roommate and my chihuahua, Mr. Potter (after Joey, not Harry).

Since December of 2008 I’ve been writing for ScrantonBranchOffice.com, and I’m really excited about all the new things that are sure to happen on the Office next season. Also, I can’t wait to get started on writing reviews for Ghost Whisperer!

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Two Cents & Five Questions With…

Lourdes Benedicto

…Lourdes Benedicto, Actress.

You’ve seen Lourdes on the hit show “24” as Carrie Turner in the 2003 season as well as Eva Rios in this year’s brilliant but canceled “The Nine”. Her other television credits include “Dawson’s Creek”, “Titans”, “ER” and “NYPD Blue”. Lourdes has also appeared in films such as “Drive Me Crazy”, “Two Days” and “The Fighting Temptations”.

We were lucky enough to steal some time with Lourdes and she was kind enough to give us her Two Cents & Five Answers. Enjoy!

TheTwoCents: You have been a part of two of TV’s most talked about serial style dramas; 24 and The Nine. What do you think is the current appeal of the serial-style compared to the more traditional form that ties up every episode?

Two Cents & Five Questions With…

Melora Hardin

…Melora Hardin, Actress.

Melora Hardin is currently seen by many as “Jan Levinson” on NBC’s hit comedy The Office.

Melora is also a director of film and stage. She has had large roles on shows such as Monk and the television version of Dirty Dancing and has had guest roles on such hits as Family Guy, Friends, CSI and Gilmore Girls.

Recently she was kind enough to spend some time with us and give us her Two Cents and Five Answers. So, in salute to tonight’s Office Marathon on NBC (hosted by “Toby”), here we go!

TheTwoCents: Do you have any favorite fun websites you visit? And what fun websites do you think your Character would visit?

Meet the Staff…

Name: Keith G
Email: keithg@thetwocentscorp.com
Title: Senior Reviewer
Joined TheTwoCents: July 2012

Top 3 Favorite Shows Currently On TV: Grey’s Anatomy, Fringe, Doctor Who

Top 3 Favorite Shows of All Time: Friends, Lost, Will and Grace

My Favorite Television Memory Of All Time: I think I’d have to say my favorite television memory is of the series finale of lost. Lost was the first show that I watched regularly with friends so it was kind of my introduction to “social” TV. For the series finale, we all dressed up in costumes, decorated my house, and served Lost inspired food. It was a great, fun time!

Keith

Bio: I was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and have lived in Wisconsin most of my life (except for a few years in Colorado when I was a child) and a year in Chicago after college. Currently, I live in Milwaukee. When I’m not working (as a software trainer/technical support team leader for company specializing in social services software), I am attached to my DVR. I love television! I am a social worker and clinical therapist by training, so many of the shows I like are very character driven and show the many aspects of human life and behavior. If I can escape from the tight grip my DVR holds on me, I like to travel (do it for work and like to tack on some extra time when I can), read, write, movies, music of all types, and theater. If I’m not doing any of those things, I’m spending time with my friends and family (especially my two nieces and nephew), whom are more important to me than anything.

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