Newsweek: Does TV's gay influx promote stereotypes? Nov 16, 2009
From left: A. Stawiarz / Getty Images; F. Trapper / Corbis; C. Barius / HBO; M. Yarish / FOX From left: Designer Christian Siriano; actors Eric McCormack and Sean Hayes; actor Rex Lee; and actor Chris Colfer ... TV's other Jack (Sean Hayes), from , swung the more flamboyant way, while lawyerly Will (Eric McCormack) could have been just another "Friend." Over time, the image of gay people on TV became less lavender and more grayas multifaceted as the five men on or the ladies of. (MSNBC -- News)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Old Christine" Nov 12, 2009
Two-Time Emmy Winner Says Addition of Eric McCormack as Therapist Will Be "Perfect" ... Former "Will " star Eric McCormack is taking on the recurring guest role as both Christine's therapist -- and boyfriend. (CBS News)
Critic’s corner Sep 30, 2009
Tonight is Eric McCormack s chance (above), as the CEO of a dating site who gets questioned when a client turns up dead. Modern Family 9 p.m., Channel 5. (Boston Globe)
Who has the worst manners? Sep 15, 2009
Will & Grace actor Eric McCormack has inked a deal with Lifetime to play Rockefeller - a.k.a. Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter - the imposter who kidnapped his daughter during a supervised visit in July 2008 and was later arrested. Errol Morris is also interested in the story. (Boston Globe)
'My One and Only' Sep 4, 2009
A rich playboy (Eric McCormack) earns the description, although not with Anne. She winds up in St. Louis, living at the home of her fuddy-duddy sister, Hope (Robin Weigert) and her husband, Tom (J.C. MacKenzie). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
1950s housewife role is a good fit for Zellweger Sep 4, 2009
She runs into old beaux (Steven Weber, Eric McCormack), gets engaged to a psychotic military man (Chris Noth) and a crazy entrepreneur (David Koechner). But My One and Only is narrated from the perspective of Ann s younger son, George (Logan Lerman), who condemns his mother s romanticism ( You re like some predator ) while pining for his slutty father. (Boston Globe)
More than one reason to enjoy 'My One and Only' Aug 21, 2009
A suave military beau () proves to be a cruel bully, while a wealthy former suitor (Eric McCormack) spurns her for a much younger woman. Her series of romantic misadventures culminates in marriage to an affluent swain () who is not what he appears to be. (USA Today -- Life)
'Alien Trespass' pays tribute to '50s creature features Aug 11, 2009
" He wanted Baird to get familiar with the movies that were the inspiration for his salute to the 1950s creature features.Goodwin's film looks like it was shot in the '50s, when movie monsters were often made of scraps of material and had exposed zippers. The task of the beautiful woman -- fellow scientist, secretary, spouse -- was to scream bloody murder.Baird's character is different. She plays a waitress who won't back down to any little green men in flying saucers."I was told that my... (Fresno Bee)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Aug 9, 2009
Eric McCormack and X-Files director R.W. Goodwin celebrate cheesy 50s flying saucer movies in essentially the same way that Grindhouse recalled 70s schlock, right down to the faux-newsreel add-ons and an in-character featurette hosted by Edwin R. Burroughs. The movie is a little too on-the-nose to feel truly clever - it could ve used additional subtle bits like McCormack and his wife sleeping in twin beds - but it s a fun, well-acted throwback. (Boston Globe)
'TV Land PRIME Presents the AFI Life Achievement Award' on July 19th at 9pm ET/PT Jul 17, 2009
Also among the guests present are Viacom's Sumner Redstone, Anne Archer, Sean Astin, Genevieve Bujold, Christopher Lloyd, Eric McCormack, Jesse Metcalfe, Sharon Stone, Deborah Unger, Paul Verhoeven and members of the AFI Board of Trustees. Viewers can log on to and enter The 37th AFI Life Achievement Award Michael Douglas DVD Sweepstakes for a chance to win a special edition DVD Box Set featuring Michael Douglas in nine of his blockbuster hits: "The American President," "Basic Instinct," "The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Calif. gay marriage opponents gear up for rallies Jun 1, 2009
The event attracted veteran activists and celebrities, including Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron and Eric McCormack. It was organized by a lesbian mother in Fresno who was removed from the parent-teacher association at her son's Catholic school after she spoke out against banning same-sex weddings. (USA Today)
Prop. 8 opponents take their case to Fresno Jun 1, 2009
Straight "Will " star Eric McCormack spoke briefly and Oscar winner Charlize Theron put in an appearance. Supporters of Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thousands at same-sex marriage rally in Fresno May 31, 2009
"I'm here to talk to the people who are maybe watching the news and maybe voted for [Prop.] 8," said actor Eric McCormack, a straight man who played a gay man on the TV show "Will and Grace." "Gays aren't going to ruin marriage. They're gay, so they'll probably spruce it up a bit and make it better.". Other stars participating in the event included Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron and T.J. Knight of the TV show "Gray's Anatomy." Theron didn't speak to the crowd; Knight talked briefly. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hundreds march for gay marriage in central California May 31, 2009
The weekend-long event has attracted the movement's veteran activists and celebrities including Charlize Theron and Eric McCormack. It was organized by a lesbian mother in Fresno who was removed from the parent-teacher association at her son's Roman Catholic school after she spoke out against banning same-sex weddings. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rally for gay marriage comes to Fresno May 31, 2009
8, said actor Eric McCormack, a star from the old TV show Will and Grace. . (Fresno Bee -- Local)
ABC Goes Nuts! May 21, 2009
Left at the curb were comedy pilots featuring Lauren Graham, Eric McCormack, Anita Renfroe, Alyssa Milano and Leah Rimini. Part of that was to be expected - ABC made a ton of pilots (and picked up a lot) but the sheer volume meant someone was going to be passed over. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
ABC has pilots, but will it stick with them? May 14, 2009
starring Courteney Cox and focusing on women of a certain age; "Canned," about a group of friends who all fall victim to the economy on the same day; "Let It Go," starring Lauren Graham as a self-help expert who hasn't learned to follow her own advice; "The Law," about reserves in the sheriff's department, starring Cedric the Entertainer; "Awesome Hank," the Kelsey Grammer sitcom about a wealthy CEO who loses everything (bad-economy trend alert) and is forced to move back to the small town where... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Alien Trespass' fun trip to '50s sci-fi flicks Apr 4, 2009
Starring Eric McCormack, Jody Thompson, Jenni Baird and Dan Lauria ... "Will and Grace" star Eric McCormack is Ted, a scientist in the Fred MacMurray/Flubber mode who is married to a comely housewife whose sexual innuendos would fit in perfectly on "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Ted's body is taken over by a seemingly good alien, and he does the Klaatu thing, interacting with several townspeople who are in varying states of belief about another otherworldly beast running around - which looks a lot... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Alien Trespass': Space Junk, By Kurt Loder Apr 4, 2009
Eric McCormack as Ted Lewis in "Alien Trespass" (Roadside Attraction) ... The Ghota escapes and goes on a people-eating binge, so when a local astronomer named Ted Lewis (Eric McCormack) shows up to check out the downed ship, Urp takes over his body and sets off in search of the escaped monster. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Recreating 50's Sci-Fi Apr 4, 2009
(CBS) Classic sci-fi B-movies of the 1950s have served as seemingly endless material for modern satire and camp, as evidenced with the likes of "Mystery Science Theater" and Tim Burton's "Ed Wood." But now, director R.W. Goodwin (a veteran in the world of television who helmed many classic episodes of the popular series "The X-Files"), has taken a more serious and dramatic approach to the genre with his new release, "Alien Trespass," starring Eric McCormack of "Will And Grace" fame. For this... (CBS News)
Invasion spoof 'Alien Trespass' is easy to forgive Apr 3, 2009
Astronomer Ted Lewis (Eric McCormack) and his wife, Lana (Jody Thompson), have their anniversary interrupted by a fiery intruder from the sky ... Stars: Eric McCormack, Jenni Baird, Dan Lauria, Robert Patrick, Jody ThompsonDirector: R.W. GoodwinDistributor: Roadside AttractionsRating: PG for sci-fi action and brief, historical smokingRunning time: One hour, 24 minutesOpens Friday in select cities ... Astronomer Ted Lewis (Eric McCormack) is celebrating an anniversary with his wife, Lana (Jody... (USA Today -- Life)
B-movie tribute 'Alien Trespass' deserves a B-plus Apr 3, 2009
Eric McCormack (with Jody Thompson) plays an astrophysicist in ''Alien Trespass ... Slumming Hollywood star Eric McCormack ("Will and Grace") has a plum dual role as Dr. Ted Lewis, a befuddled, pipe-smoking astrophysicist, and Urp, the robotic alien who temporarily inhabits Ted's body after his spaceship crash-lands in the desert near the tiny town of Mojave ... Starring: Eric McCormack, Jenni Baird, Robert Patrick. (Boston Globe)
Alien Trespass Apr 3, 2009
Also aboard the vessel is the creature's captor, a galactic agent named Urp, who hijacks the body of Professor Ted Lewis (Eric McCormack) and sets out to reclaim his alien prisoner. The Ghota makes its slow way toward the town, feeding off brainless police officers, fornicating teenagers and the town drunk in an effort to consume enough material to divide and reproduce. (IGN FilmForce)
Alien Trespass is all too familiar Apr 2, 2009
Waitress Tammy (Jenni Baird) falls for the alien that takes over Ted's (Eric McCormack) body in "Alien Trespass." ... Starring: Eric McCormack, Jenni Baird, Dan Lauria, Robert PatrickDirector: R.W. GoodwinRun time: 1 hour, 28 minutesMPAA rating: PG ... Eric McCormack stars as Ted, an astronomer whose anniversary dinner with his wife Lana (Jody Thompson) is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a falling star crashing to Earth near their desert home. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Michael Voted Off American Idol Mar 27, 2009
Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2) were at the night s dinner service. Paula was the first to screw up at service with a salty risotto. (Suite101.com)
3 high-quality series worth keeping Feb 17, 2009
The series stars Eric McCormack ("Will ") and Tom Cavanagh ("Ed") as best friends and rising creative partners at a Chicago advertising firm. When McCormack's steady Mason character becomes creative director, thanks to a timely heart attack that hits the previous creative director, it puts a slight strain on his relationship with Cavanagh's impetuous Conner, who is the copywriter on the team. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dramas have been ratings downers for cable networks Feb 11, 2009
Trust Me, TNT's dramedy about two ad men (Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh), opened with 3. 4 million, losing nearly half its Closer lead-in, them plummeted to 1. (USA Today -- Life)
The Watch List Feb 10, 2009
From 10 to 11 p.m., check out TNT's new drama "Trust Me," set in the advertising world and starring Tom Cavanagh and Eric McCormack. It's TNT's best drama and a real surprise, quality-wise. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ft. Chip cancer rate high Feb 8, 2009
Eric McCormack helps fight cancer Will star Eric McCormack speaking on the upcoming Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. Eric McCormack helps fight cancer Will star Eric McCormack speaking on the upcoming Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. (Edmonton Sun)
