TV Guide: Shelley Long

Listing: Old Flames

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 11:00 PM WGNAME Recently divorced sportscaster Dave Richards (Fred Dryer) bets that he can break up Sam and Diane in 24 hours. David Angell's script won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. Didi: Elizabeth McIvor.

Listing: Thanksgiving Orphans

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 10:30 PM WGNAME Norm's wife, Vera, appears---sort of---when the gang gathers at Carla's house for Thanksgiving. The foodfest turns into a frenetic food fight when Norm's turkey, a.k.a. “birdzilla,” takes forever to cook and nerves become frayed. Voice of Vera: Bernadette Birkett.

Listing: Death Be Not Proud

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 01:00 PM WGNAME Shelley Long guest stars as a businesswoman who's charged with paying for sex. Another case concerns a death-row inmate in Texas. Judge Brown: Henry Gibson. Chelina: Kerry Washington. Zeke: Sterling K. Brown.

Listing: Diane's Allergy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 02:30 AM HALMRK When Diane suffers a severe allergic reaction after moving in with Frasier, they suspect it's his dog that's the culprit, so he gives his beloved pet to Sam for safekeeping. But the condition persists and Frasier's concerned that there may be a psychological basis for her malady. Ben: Bumper Yothers.

Listing: American Family

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 02:00 AM HALMRK Carla's ex-husband, Nick (Dan Hedaya), demands custody of their oldest son, and Carla stuns everyone by giving in to him. Sensing something's amiss with the usually feisty waitress, Diane discovers why she's afraid to stand up to her ex. Loretta: Jean Kasem. Tom: Thomas Babson.

Listing: Chambers vs. Malone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 05:30 PM WGNAME Sam and Diane get engaged, but not before Sam is jailed for assault after chasing Diane when she turns down yet another proposal. Tom: Tom Babson. Judge: Tom Troupe. Warden: Jack Ritschel. Priest: Glen Vernon. Delaney: Michael Keys Hall. Pete: Peter Schreiner. Mark: Mark Arnott. Bailiff: Lance E. Nichols.

Listing: Dance, Diane, Dance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 05:00 PM WGNAME To spare Diane's feelings, Frasier rewrites a negative critique of her dancing ability that was dropped off at the bar by her ballet instructor (Marilyn Lightstone). But, encouraged by the positive review, Diane decides to try out for the Boston Ballet. Choreographer: Dan Gerrity.

Listing: Coach in Love

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 02:00 AM HALMRK Part 1 of two. A mother and daughter (Bette Ford, Ellen Regan) walk into Cheers and Coach is a big hit with the mom, while Sam can't get to first base with the daughter. Sam: Ted Danson. Coach: Nicholas Colasanto.

Listing: Everyone Imitates Art

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 05:30 PM WGNAME Diane is crushed when her poem is rejected by a literary mag, but she's even more upset when they print a piece penned by Sam, so she sets out to prove that he's a plagiarist. Customer: Michael Holden. Sam: Ted Danson. Carla: Rhea Perlman. Cliff: John Ratzenberger. Frasier: Kelsey Grammer.

Listing: Knights of the Scimitar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 05:00 PM WGNAME Norm joins the Knights of the Scimitar at Cliff's prodding, but wants out when he hears the rules; Sam thinks Diane has invented a devastatingly handsome suitor to make him jealous. Lance Apollonaire: J. Eddie Peck. High Sultan: Stephen Vinovich. Foley: Bill DeLand. Walt: Raye Birk.

Listing: Diane Meets Mom

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 02:30 AM HALMRK Diane's pleasant first meeting with Frasier's mother (Nancy Marchand) takes an abrupt turn when the woman threatens to kill Diane if she continues to see Frasier (Kelsey Grammer). Phil: Tom Kindle.

Listing: Sam Turns the Other Cheek

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 02:00 AM HALMRK Sam accidentally shoots himself in the derriere after disarming a jealous husband (Carmen Argenziano) and concocts a story about thwarting a robbery to cover his embarrassment. Diane, who doesn't believe a word of the tall tale, vows to get to the bottom of it. Maxine: Kim Lankford. Customer No. 1: Mark Sawyer.

Listing: Young Dr. Weinstein

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:30 PM WGNAME To prove to Diane that he's still “somebody” in Boston, Sam gets reservations at a posh eatery that has a three-month waiting list---but he impersonates a famous surgeon to get them. Darlene: Kristi Somers. Jordan: Josh Clark. Dr. Fisher: Dennis Robertson. Maitre D': Barry Laws. Claude: Julian Barnes. Mr. Morton: Paul Lukather. Mrs. Morton: Melinda Cordell. Customer: J.J. Wall.

Listing: Tan 'n' Wash

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:00 PM WGNAME Norm cleans up with a new business venture, a combination tanning salon and laundry, and reluctantly lets the gang in on his investment, but everyone wants out when the business looks like it's going down the drain. Steve: Steve Giannelli. Paul: Paul Willson.

Listing: Fairy Tales Can Come True

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 02:30 AM HALMRK During a costume party at the bar, shy-guy Cliff, dressed as Ponce de Leon, discovers a different side of himself when he transforms into a smooth-talking ladies man, and Frasier tells Diane to take Sam to a concert that Frasier can't attend. Tinker Bell: Bernadette Birkett. Jeff: J. Alan Thomas. Woman No. 1: Rebecca Soladay.

Listing: I Call Your Name

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 02:00 AM HALMRK Frasier confides to Sam an intimate secret about his romance with Diane, and when she finds out, she gets her revenge with lip-smacking glee. Meanwhile, an ex-postal employee (Sam Scarber) seeks out the snitch who got him fired---Cliff (John Ratzenberger). Eddie: Mitch Kreindel. Mr. Fancy Bottom: Erwin Fuller.

Listing: Abnormal Psychology

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 05:30 PM WGNAME Diane believes the hostility between Frasier and his icy colleague Dr. Lilith Sternin, aka “Dr. Sigmund Frost,” whom he must debate on TV, is actually love, so she persuades the woman to soften her appearance. Dr. Lilith Sternin: Bebe Neuwirth. Moderator: Richard Herkbert. Steve: Steve Giannelli. Alan: Alan Koss. Tim: Tim Cunningham.

Listing: Money Dearest

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 05:00 PM WGNAME When his mother gets engaged to a wealthy man, Cliff counts himself among the nouveau riche---until the groom announces he's giving all his money to charity. Mrs. Clavin: Frances Sternhagen. Duncan: Richard Erdman. Paul: Paul Willson. Tom: Thomas Babson.

Listing: Rebound

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 02:00 AM HALMRK Part 1 of two. In the aftermath of their breakup, Coach persuades Diane, who's been on a self-imposed “vacation,” to talk to Sam, who's fallen off the wagon. This episode introduces Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane. Boggs: Duncan Ross. Customer No. 1: Larry Harpel.

Listing: The Cape Cad

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 05:30 PM WGNAME Sam refuses to take “yes” for an answer when Diane, who originally refused his marriage proposal, changes her mind. The newly unencumbered Sam decides to spend the weekend with another woman at the Cape, but Diane has other plans. Vicki: Brenda Strong. Waiter: Willie Garson. Hotel Manager: Don Perry. Husband: Sid Conrad. Wife: Kathryn White.

Listing: The Proposal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 05:00 PM WGNAME Sam wracks his brain to come up with a suitable place to pop the question to Diane after his telephone proposal is put on hold. He finally decides to rent a boat and propose to her on the open sea. Frasier: Kelsey Grammer. Norm: George Wendt. Woody: Woody Harrelson.

Listing: Sumner's Return

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 11:00 PM WGNAME Sam bones up on Tolstoy when Diane's brainy ex-fiancé, Prof. Sumner Sloan (Michael McGuire), returns with the intention of renewing their relationship. Ted Danson, Shelley Long.

Listing: I'll Be Seeing You

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 14 02:00 AM HALMRK Part 1 of two. To end a lovers' spat, the gang urges Sam to commission a portrait of Diane by an eccentric artist (Christopher Lloyd). But he's so condescending that Sam refuses to do business with him. Ed: Christopher Carroll.

Listing: Strange Bedfellows

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 05:30 PM WGNAME When a councilwoman stumping for reelection takes a liking to Sam, Diane campaigns for her opponent. Part 1 of three. Janet Eldridge: Kate Mulgrew. Jim Fleener: Max Wright. Phil: David Paymer. Brian: Brad Burlingame. April: Carolyn Ann Clark. Decker: Michael G. Hagerty. Reporter No. 1: Charles Walker. Reporter No. 2: Lawrence Lott. Tim: Tim Cunningham. Paul: Paul Willson.

Listing: Relief Bartender

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 05:00 PM WGNAME Woody fears he'll be drawing unemployment instead of drafts when Sam's attempt to stir up business includes hiring a new bartender (Tony Carreiro) who wows the regulars with his charm and expertise. Mrs. Benfer: Madgel Dean. Child No. 1: Judith Barsi. Caribou No. 2: Terrence Beasor. Fred: Paul Eiding. Child No. 2: Edan Gross. Caribou No. 1: Jack Lindine.

Video: Modern Family: Eric & Jesse

Hulu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

MODERN FAMILY's Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett) drop by to talk about working with Shelley Long, Elizabeth Banks' guest role and other plot teases.

Video: The Incident

Hulu — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 4: Claire and Mitchell's mother tries to make amends with everyone.

News: Modern Family's Happy Couple on Shelley Long, Elizabeth Banks and Baby Lily

TV Guide — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:37:00 -0500

Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson currently star on one of the fall season's biggest hits, and they've got the celebrity cameos to prove it. The stars, who play...

Video: MODERN FAMILY's Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson talk Shelley Long and Elizabeth Banks

TV Guide Online — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson drop by to talk about working with Shelley Long, Elizabeth Banks' guest role, and other plot teases.

News: Elizabeth Banks and Chazz Palminteri to Guest-Star on Modern Family

TV Guide — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:55:00 -0500

ABC's Modern Family just keeps getting bigger: Elizabeth Banks and Chazz Palminteri will both guest-star on the new comedy later this season, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

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News: Top Moments: Balloon Boy, Amazing Race, "Intercoursing" and More!

TV Guide — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:12:00 -0500

This week TV made us feel things. Trauma panicked us with a disgruntled employee shooting at his co-workers. Modern Family made us squirm and laugh with an off-color wedding toast. The contestants of The Amazing Race made us feel smart. And the idea of a little boy in a balloon crashing to his death made us all hold our breath and pray for his safety... and then puke. Welcome to this week's Top Moments: Funny Feelings Edition.

Video: Watch This: 'Modern Family,' 'Glee' & 'Nip Tuck' (October 14, 2009)

iVillage — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Shelley Long guest stars as Ed O'Neil's scorned ex-wife on ABC's "Modern Family." And, on FX, it's another marriage gone south on the Season 6 premiere of "Nip/Tuck." Plus, Will and Sue are forced to hug it out on FOX's "Glee," but will the love last?

Video: Jungle 2 Jungle

Starz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Synopsis: A Wall Street broker gets the surprise of his life when he's introduced to his long-lost son - who has been raised in the jungles of South America! The fun begins when the pair returns to Manhattan in this crazy comedy.

Video: The Boyfriend School

Starz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Synopsis: A nerdy cartoonist and his author sister attempt to transform him into a hottie to win the heart of the girl he adores - but the plan backfires! Co-starring Shelley Long and Kyle Machlachlan.

Video: A Small Circle Of Friends

Starz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Synopsis: A love triangle emerges between a Harvard coed, a wild campus activist, and a clean-cut premed student.

Video: Long Night's Journey Into Day

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Last season's spontaneous steamy moment between Shane and Nikki leads Jenny to confess the identity of her true love and complicates the group's future dynamics. On the sixth and final season of The L Word, careers evolve, relationships are tested and friendships end in murder. It begins with Jenny found dead! As a result, everyone's lives are turned upside down leaving all the friends despondent but also suspects - who did it and how did it happen? Flashbacks of the months leading up to the murder will be the only way to put the pieces together to learn why.

Video: Shelley Winters Dies

CBS News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Oscar-winning actress Shelley Winters died of heart failure at age 85. Her last big role was in the 1990's on TV but she had made her mark in Hollywood long before that, reports Bill Whitaker.

Video: Troop Beverly Hills

iTunes — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Shelley Long discovers that when the going gets tough, the tough go camping in Troop Beverly Hills, a comedy about lifestyles of the rich and outrageous. Flamboyantly wealthy Phyllis Nefler (Long) has everything money can buy - a drop-dead Beverly Hills mansion, a classic Rolls, furs, jewelry and designer gowns. The one thing she doesn't have is her husband Freddy (Craig T. Nelson), who's leavingher for good. Maybe. Determined to prove she's still the creative, energetic woman Freddy once loved, Phyllis throws luxury to the wind and becomes leader of her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop. But how much can this chic cookie take before she crumbles? Is saving her marriage really worth trading Gucci bags for sleeping bags - not to mention actually touching bugs? Featuring cameos by Robin Leach, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pia Zadora, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Dr. Joyce Brothers and Cheech Marin. Shelley Long blazes new comic trails in this hilarious trial-by-campfire that leaves the wil

Video: The Santa Trap

iTunes — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus (Dick Van Patten, "Eight Is Enough") himself. But her parents (Golden Globe winner Shelley Long and Robert Hays) think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested. As Santa awaits release from jail, the Emerson's are awakened by strange noises on the rooftop. To their surprise, they find Santa's sleigh and reindeer waiting for him to finish delivering presents. Now true believers, the Emerson family goes to the police station to free Santa Claus. But the bumbling police mistake Max (Stacy Keach) the town troublemaker for Santa and release him instead. In a race against time, the Emersons now have to figure out a way to save Christmas without Santa.

Video: Night Shift

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Keaton ("Speechless," "Batman"), in his smash debut, Emmy-winner Shelley Long ("TV's "Cheers," "Outrageous Fortune") and Emmy-nominee Henry Winkler (TV's "Happy Days") star in this story about a meek man whose calm life takes a hectic and hilarious turn when he's talked into running a call-girl service during his night shift at the city morgue. From director Ron Howard ("Apollo 13"), with a screenplay from the Academy Award-nominated writers of "City Slickers" and "Splash", and featuring Shannen Doherty ("Beverly Hills, 90210") and a young Kevin Costner. Variety praises Keaton for his stunning performance, saying he's "funny, charming and knows how to please an audience," while the New York Post says the movie simply "leaves the audience weak with laughter." Featuring original music by Academy Award-winner Burt Bacharach and Rod Stewart.

Video: Night Shift

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Video: September 19 - Ted Danson

Hulu — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

EMMY WEEK: 2-Time Emmy winner Ted Danson breaks the Susan Lucci curse

Video: On This Day: August 23

iVillage — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

An estimated 51 million people tuned in to watch Richard Hatch win the first 'Survivor,' Gene Kelly, Shelley Long and Kobe Bryant were born.

Video: Jury Duty

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The wheels of justice have just spun out of control! Pauly Shore stars in this riotous comedy of disorder in the court as a jobless freeloader who gets appointed to a sensational murder trial and will stop at nothing to keep the deliberations going as long as possible. Tia Carrere, Shelley Winters and Abe Vigoda co-star.

Video: Troop Beverly Hills

CinemaNow — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Shelley Long stars as a spoiled Beverly Hills resident who does nothing but shop, prompting her husband to tell her he's fed up with her selfishness.

Video: Troop Beverly Hills

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Shelley Long discovers that when the going gets tough, the tough go camping in Troop Beverly Hills,a comedy about lifestyles of the rich and outrageous. Flamboyantly wealthy Phyllis Nefler (Long) has everything money can buy - a drop-dead Beverly Hills mansion, a classic Rolls, furs, jewelry and designer gowns. The one thing she doesn't have is her husband Freddy (Craig T. Nelson), who's leavingher for good. Maybe. Determined to prove she's still the creative, energetic woman Freddy once loved, Phyllis throws luxury to the wind and becomes leader of her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop. But how much can this chic cookie take before she crumbles? Is saving her marriage really worth trading Gucci bags for sleeping bags - not to mention actually touching bugs? Featuring cameos by Robin Leach, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pia Zadora, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Dr. Joyce Brothers and Cheech Marin. Shelley Long blazes new comic trails in this hilarious trial-by-campfire that leaves the wild

Video: Long Time Coming

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In episode 412, Tina returns to lesbian life while Bette seeks her advice on wooing Jodi back; Shane's relationship with single-mom Paige becomes serious; Tasha must return to Iraq; Phyllis pursues a divorce; Jenny may get fired from her own movie.

Video: Popeye

iTunes — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The legendary, beloved anvil-armed sailor of the seven seas comes magically to life in this delightful musical, starring Robin Williams as Popeye, who meets all challenges with the unshakable philosophy, "I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam." Shelley Duvall is Popeye's devoted long-limbed sweetie, Olive Oil, one of the familiar and loveable characters who joins Popeye in his adventures in the harbor town of Sweethaven. Meet Wimpy and Bluto and all the other cartoon favorites in this happy, tuneful, fun-for-the-whole-family movie!

Photo: Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, Rhea Perlman and Shelley Long - The 2006 TV Land Awards, March 19, 2006

courtesy Lester Cohen/WireImage.com — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500

Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, Rhea Perlman, Shelley Long