'Gilmore' Graham tries 'Parenthood' Oct 14, 2009
Former " Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham will replace Maura Tierney on NBC's midseason dramedy, " Parenthood." ... Former "Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham will replace Maura Tierney on NBC's midseason dramedy, "Parenthood.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Critic's Corner Oct 13, 2009
" Keep in mind, though, that there are as many ways to parse show ratings as there are shows, and other lists may shuffle that order, depending on how many days they count and what demographic or percentage breakdown they use,. Topeka, KS: Robert, what does Parenthood's recent recasting of Maura Tierney's role with Lauren Graham mean for the show? Had Maura Tierney filmed any more episodes other than the pilot which will now have to be reshot with Graham? And how expensive is retooling/recasting... (USA Today -- Life)
Lauren Graham stepping into Parenthood Oct 13, 2009
Former Gilmore Girls star to replace Maura Tierney on NBC series ... Graham, best known from the longrunning "Gilmore Girls," steps into the "Parenthood" ensemble as a replacement for Maura Tierney. (MSNBC -- Television)
Fall TV New Series Oct 9, 2009
Cast: Peter Krause, Maura Tierney, Craig T. Nelson, Dax Shepard, Bonnie Bedelia, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen and Mae Whitman. Returning on NBC. (Carroll County Times, MD)
A 'Family Guy' affair Oct 8, 2009
NBC may have found a Parenthood replacement for local actress Maura Tierney. Tierney, who hails from Hyde Park, was supposed to star in the show based on the 1989 movie starring Steve Martin. (Boston Globe)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Showtime Networks Inc./ Oct 6, 2009
The celebrities featured in POLIWOOD include Annette Bening, Anne Hathaway, Sting, Susan Sarandon, Spike Lee, Fergie, Zooey Deschanel, Danny Glover, Tim Daly, Ellen Burstyn, Kerry Washington, Sam Moore, Elvis Costello, Alfre Woodard, Angela Bassett, Billy Baldwin, Charlie Daniels, Connie Britton, Dana Delany, David Crosby, Hayden Panettiere, Josh Lucas, Matthew Modine, Maura Tierney, Alan Cumming, Mos Def, Rachael Leigh Cook, Richard Schiff, Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Earle, The Pharcyde, Tony... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NBC on 'Hunt' for Helen Sep 16, 2009
FORMER " Mad About You" co-star Helen Hunt is being eyed to replace Maura Tierney on NBC's " Parenthood." ... FORMER "Mad About You" co-star Helen Hunt is being eyed to replace Maura Tierney on NBC's "Parenthood.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tierney's cancer nixes show Sep 15, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Wayne to play Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 23. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Move over, Southie; Hyde Park is Boston’s new power supply Sep 14, 2009
Maura Tierney, the actress from Hyde Park, got on TV - and unlike her dad, Joe, a longtime City Council president, it wasn t just on cable access. Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, the pride of West Roxbury High, is a Hyde Park kid. (Boston Globe)
Cancer forces Tierney off TV show Sep 12, 2009
Maura Tierney appeared in 10 series of ER. Former ER actress Maura Tierney has dropped out of TV series Parenthood to continue treatment for breast cancer ... "While we are saddened that Maura Tierney won't be able to continue in her current role in Parenthood, our main concern is for her quick and full recovery," an NBC spokesman said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Parenthood' recasts Tierney Sep 11, 2009
NBC will recast Maura Tierney's role on " Parenthood" as the actress recovers from breast cancer surgery ... "Maura Tierney regrets that she will not be able to continue her role on 'Parenthood' due to a conflict with the production schedule of the show and her breast cancer treatments," Tierney's rep said in a statement ... "While we are saddened that Maura Tierney won't be able to continue in her current role in 'Parenthood,' our main concern is for her quick and full recovery," NBC said in a... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Waiting in the wings Sep 11, 2009
100 Questions (NBC) - Sophie Winkleman plays a Parenthood (NBC) -- Based on the movie (and the failed NBC series), this revision is written by one of the guys behind "Friday Night Lights." Peter Krause, Maura Tierney and Craig T. Nelson star. They should give birth to a quality show. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tierney exits Parenthood for health reasons Sep 11, 2009
Dan Steinberg / APMaura Tierney is leaving her new NBC series, "Parenthood," because she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer ... Maura Tierney is exiting NBCs new fall drama, Parenthood, as she continues to undergo treatment for breast cancer ... While we are saddened that Maura Tierney wont be able to continue in her current role in Parenthood, our main concern is for her quick and full recovery, an NBC spokesman said. (MSNBC -- News)
SUMMER TV: Cable networks stick with the script Sep 2, 2009
New York firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) may have met his match in Kelly (Maura Tierney) in the FX hit series Rescue Me ... A terrific season closes with some suitably terrific work, particularly from , who is unflinching in the face of Tommy's demons, and Maura Tierney, who gets to explain to a sometimes skeptical audience why Sheila and Janet compete for Tommy. (USA Today -- Life)
'Rescue Me' ends its season Sep 1, 2009
A third love interest, played by Maura Tierney, also entered the picture and she gets a visit from Sheila and Janet tonight that's equal parts fitting (in the scheme of the show) and completely absurd (for real life). Meanwhile, Uncle Teddy (Lenny Clarke) mourns his wife, killed last week in a car accident after she had been drinking, and expresses his frustration to other members of the unstable Gavin clan. (Multichannel News)
Frank Luntz, eat your heart out. (And yes, its travelin music). Aug 8, 2009
And at 1:23, I think I spotted actress Maura Tierney, one of my own personal favorites from back in her NewsRadio days. (OK, given the year maybe it s not her. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Critic's Corner Tuesday Jul 28, 2009
And there's more fun on the way, as Maura Tierney kicks off a Rescue guest run with a brief but memorable appearance. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Woodruff returns to Iraq Jul 15, 2009
" Conductor Downes, wife die in Swiss suicide clinic British conductor Edward Downes, a longtime stalwart at the Royal Opera and maestro of the first-ever performance at Sydney's iconic Opera House, has died with his wife at an assisted-suicide clinic in Switzerland. He was 85. The couple's children said Tuesday that Downes and his 74-year-old wife, Joan, died "peacefully and under circumstances of their own choosing" on Friday at a Zurich clinic run by the group Dignitas. "After 54 happy years... (Erie Times-News, PA)
ER star to have breast tumour op Jul 15, 2009
Maura Tierney was nominated for an Emmy for her long-standing role. ER star Maura Tierney is to undergo surgery to remove a breast tumour, she has confirmed in a statement ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Tierney's ailment is a breast tumour - 19 hrs ago * Lisa de Moraes's TV Column: A& E's 'Jackson Family' Special Could Become a Series - 19 hrs ago ER star set to have tumour surgery - 23 hrs ago Actress Maura Tierney to have breast tumour surgery - 32 hrs ago Tierney talks about 'Parenthood' delay... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'E.R.' hopes to catch Emmy Awards eye again Jul 15, 2009
John Stamos as Tony Gates and Maura Tierney as Abby Lockhart on NBC's "E.R." (Paul Drinkwater / NBC) Related. Who's Emmy's favorite. (Multichannel News)
'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4M Jul 14, 2009
"Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be released Monday.1. "Bruno," $30.4 million.2. "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," $28.5 million.3. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," $24.2 million.4. "Public Enemies," $14.1 million.5. "The Proposal," $10.5 million.6. "The Hangover," $9.9 million.7. "I Love You, Beth Cooper," $5 million.8. "Up," $4.7 million.9. "My Sister's Keeper," $4.2 million.10. "The Taking of... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Storybook wedding for actress Rowell Jul 14, 2009
Tierney to have surgery Actress Maura Tierney said yesterday she is set to undergo surgery to remove a breast tumor. In an effort to guard my privacy, it seems that the wording of NBC s press release has unfortunately caused some confusion and undue alarm about my health, said Tierney, 44, whose dad is former Boston city councilor Joseph Tierney. (Boston Globe)
Maura Tierney to Undergo Emergency Surgery for Breast Tumor Jul 14, 2009
Maura Tierney found a tumor in her breast. Former ER actress Maura Tierney has found a tumor in her breast, according to a new report from Us magazine. (Fox News)
'ER' actress Maura Tierney battles tumor Jul 14, 2009
Maura Tierney having operation to rid breast tumor. NEW YORK Actress Maura Tierney (MOHR'-uh TEER'-nee) says she's having surgery to remove a tumor in her breast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Maura Tierney Having Operation to Rid Breast Tumor Jul 14, 2009
NEW YORK -- Actress Maura Tierney (MOHR'-uh TEER'-nee) says she's having surgery to remove a tumor in her breast. Tierney, who recently wrapped a long-running stint on the NBC medical drama "ER," issued a statement about the surgery on Monday, giving no details on her condition and when she'd due to have the operation. (Newsmax)
Actor Donovan gets some 'Notice' on Fenway's mound Jul 4, 2009
He has a recurring role on Glee, Ryan Murphy s new series about the cutthroat world of high-school glee clubs, and also plays Maura Tierney s ex-boyfriend on NBC s Parenthood. Maura s awesome to work with, O Malley said of the Boston-bred actress. (Boston Globe)
WHERE'S THE POTENTIAL? May 26, 2009
And the characters are played by a very good cast, led by Maura Tierney, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia and Peter Krause. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
NBCs plan for new season? Time-sharing May 20, 2009
The family drama, starring Peter Krause, Maura Tierney and Craig T. Nelson, will air 8 p.m. Wednesdays, with new hospital drama "Mercy" set to claim the slot midseason. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Television)
An Early Start May 9, 2009
" It's from executive producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer and set in Berkeley (crews were recently shooting in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood). This pilot has generated a lot of hype, partly because the cast includes Peter Krause, Maura Tierney and Craig T. Nelson, among others. "Mercy" is NBC's second hospital drama, this one revolving mostly around nurses (both female and male). It's being written and executive produced by Liz Heldens ("Friday Night Lights. ") Expect less action and more... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ron Howard movie `Parenthood' reborn as NBC series May 6, 2009
The "Parenthood" cast includes Peter Krause, Maura Tierney and Craig T. Nelson. Ron Howard, who directed the film "Parenthood," is an executive producer on the hour-long show about an extended family dealing with life's pressures. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New shows, stat! NBC offers medical dramas May 5, 2009
Parenthood, starring Peter Krause (Six Feet Under), Maura Tierney (ER), Craig T. Nelson (Coach) and Bonnie Bedelia as family members dealing with the pressures of life. The show was shadowed by tragedy last week when NBC executive Nora OBrien died after collapsing on the set in Northern California. (MSNBC -- Television)
NBC Picks Up 6 New Series May 5, 2009
The star-studded cast includes Peter Krause, Maura Tierney, Craig T. Nelson, Dax Shepard, Bonnie Bedelia, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen and Sarah Ramos. When Sarah Braverman (Tierney), a financially strapped single mother, returns home to her parents and siblings in Berkeley, Calif. (TVweek.com)
NBC plans 6 new series, including 'Parenthood' remake May 5, 2009
ER's Maura Tierney and Baby Mama's Dax Shepard co-star ... Among newcomers to the schedule are family dramedy Parenthood, a remake of Ron Howard's 1989 hit film, produced by Howard and starring Peter Krause (Six Feet Under, Dirty Sexy Money) and Maura Tierney (ER) in the lead roles. (USA Today -- Life)
NBC exec O'Brien, 42, dies on Parenthood set May 1, 2009
set of the show starring Peter Krause, Maura Tierney and Erika Christensen. According to sources, O'Brien, a six-year NBC Universal veteran, died of a brain aneurysm. (MSNBC -- Television)
Did this email leak? Apr 11, 2009
" The full email, after the jump. Dear Clients, I wanted to take a moment and give you a number of important updates. Before I begin, however, I wish to tell you all that I am so very proud of you all for your dogged determination during these most difficult times. Hollywood is being challenged on multiple fronts labor uncertainty, paradigm shifting and the great recession. I know a lot of you are getting antsy to get out more, and frankly many of you are in a tight financial pinch; as such,... (Variety)
Leary revives 'Rescue Me' with Fox Apr 8, 2009
" As the season opens, Tommy grieves over the death of his father (Charles Durning). Also on tap: Mike (Michael Lombardi) and pals from 62 Truck buy a bar, providing a new business venture and a hangout for scenes outside the firehouse. In a return to the themes of 9/11 that started the series, a comely French author (Karina Lombard) conducts research for a book on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and gets especially close to one fireman. And Franco (Daniel Sunjata) voices a... (USA Today)
The end of "ER" Apr 4, 2009
Benton) and Alex Kingston (his one-time lover Dr. Corday), Maura Tierney (the beloved Abby) and Laura Innes (the confused and maybe stereotypical closeted then out lesbian Dr. Weaver). Plus, the adorable Noah Wyle came back to play the tragic, kidney-lacking Darfur-veteran Dr. John Carter for half the season. (Salon)
Rescue Me returns to fight more fires Apr 3, 2009
It will also introduce a character played by guest star Maura Tierney, who pulls up in a cab to find her home on fire, then defies Tommys efforts to bar her entry with a swift kick to his privates. (Can romance be far behind. (MSNBC -- Television)
'ER' shift ends Thursday Apr 1, 2009
ER -- Pictured: (l-r) Parminder Nagra as Neela Rasgotra, John Stamos as Tony Gates, Mekhi Phifer as Dr. Gregory Pratt, Maura Tierney as Abby Lockhart, Linda Cardellini as Samantha Taggart, Scott Grimes as Dr. Archie Morris -- NBC Photo: Brian Bowen Smith (Gallery). . (Erie Times-News, PA)
MEMORIES: Stars talk about special scenes Mar 28, 2009
Maura Tierney, who had yet to take the role of Abby Lockhart, lived nearby and would see her walking. "Years later, when Maura and I became friends, she said, 'Oh, my God, I used to see you out there in the dark walking around, and I used to think, 'That poor woman is out there, that actress from ER is just walking around, lonely, in the canals," says Innes, who ranks second to Wyle in episodes. (USA Today -- Life)
Pawson wins big Mar 25, 2009
Tierney in 'Parenthood' Boston-bred actress Maura Tierney won't be in the wilderness long. "ER" is ending, but Tierney's already got another prime-time gig lined up, an NBC pilot called "Parenthood" with Peter Krause. Based on the 1989 movie, Tierney and the "Dirty Sexy Money" star are in negotiations to play the characters portrayed in the movie by Steve Martin and Dianne Wiest. (Boston Globe)
Sally Field lists Malibu home for $6.95 million Mar 23, 2009
After 190 episodes of being "ER's" Abby Lockhart - first nurse, then doctor - actress Maura Tierney is putting down her stethoscope and putting up a for-sale sign: She has listed her home in the Hancock Park section of Los Angeles for sale at $2,195,000. She owns another property in the city's Venice section. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
