"Will & Grace": Not must-see, but not dead on revival either
7 years, 6 months ago

"Will & Grace": Not must-see, but not dead on revival either

Salon  

Boy oh boy does NBC hope you’ve missed the mind-blowing physical humor of Sean Hayes. I mean, millions of people voted a “Must See TV” star into the White House hoping he’d apply the same wildly exaggerated level of business acumen he peddled like meth-infused snake oil on “The Apprentice” to governance. “Will & Grace” was terrific fun in its heyday, which lasted from 1998 through 2006 and is said to have played a significant role in changing the nation’s attitudes towards LGBTQ citizens. The writers would like to pretend that their old metronomic pattern of banging out punchlines is timeless and their shiny, vivid “Must See TV” approach still has gas in the sunken place that is today’s America. Not long after that Jack cracks, “Who talks like that?” as Grace leaves the room, following with, “OK, who’s the guy?

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Sean Hayes reveals one of his favorite Will & Grace episodes was with Cher
4 years, 11 months ago

Sean Hayes reveals one of his favorite Will & Grace episodes was with Cher

Daily Mail  

With the one-hour series finale of Will & Grace airing Thursday on NBC, series star Sean Hayes reminisces about one of his favorite episodes, featuring Cher. Reminiscing: With the one-hour series finale of Will & Grace airing Thursday on NBC, series star Sean Hayes reminisces about one of his favorite episodes, featuring Cher They played a clip where Hayes' character …

Will & Grace: Megan Mullally to miss two episodes of final season amid ‘cast feud’ rumours
5 years, 5 months ago

Will & Grace: Megan Mullally to miss two episodes of final season amid ‘cast feud’ rumours

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Megan Mullally will miss two episodes of the forthcoming final season …

Will & Grace: NBC's rebooted sitcom will wrap in 2020 after three seasons
5 years, 8 months ago

Will & Grace: NBC's rebooted sitcom will wrap in 2020 after three seasons

Firstpost  

When Will & Grace first aired, from 1998-2006, it was a groundbreaker for its depiction of gay friends Will and Jack, played by Eric McCormack and Sean Hayes Will & Grace is coming to an end, again. NBC said Thursday that the rebooted sitcom will wrap after its upcoming 2020 season, with the air date to be announced. When the …

Eric McCormack finds the ‘Will & Grace’ revival deepens the characters’ bonds
5 years, 11 months ago

Eric McCormack finds the ‘Will & Grace’ revival deepens the characters’ bonds

LA Times  

It’s not as if Eric McCormack hadn’t been keeping busy since his now-iconic sitcom, “Will and Grace” ended its initial run in 2006. WATCH: 2019 Emmy Contenders video chats » “I think if we’d come out of the gate in ’98 saying, ‘Yeah, we’re a “Must-See TV” sitcom, but we’re culturally important!’ I mean, it would have lasted six weeks,” …

Will & Grace delivers powerful #MeToo storyline for Debra Messing's character
6 years, 4 months ago

Will & Grace delivers powerful #MeToo storyline for Debra Messing's character

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "They don't love it," Grace shoots back, at which point Martin complains that "everyone is …

Debra Messing had concerns before relaunching ‘Will & Grace’ — ‘the logistics were nerve-racking’
6 years, 10 months ago

Debra Messing had concerns before relaunching ‘Will & Grace’ — ‘the logistics were nerve-racking’

LA Times  

Of bringing back “Will & Grace” after 11 years, Debra Messing says she had just one request: “I wanted Grace to be a more vocal, active feminist in this iteration. That made sense to me given who she was, what she’s been through and where we find her.” In 2016, Debra Messing was asked by “Will & Grace” creators Max …

Jack and Karen: The real stars of Will & Grace
7 years, 1 month ago

Jack and Karen: The real stars of Will & Grace

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Also auditioning for the parts were Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally, both of whom lost …

How ‘Will & Grace’ Achieved The Impossible… Twice
7 years, 4 months ago

How ‘Will & Grace’ Achieved The Impossible… Twice

Huff Post  

Mario Anzuoni / Reuters Now that the “Will & Grace” reboot is on temporary hiatus—did we always have Fall Finales?—it’s a great time to assess the merits of what would seem unthinkable: a revival of an 11-year-old, eight-season sitcom that, wait for it, works! If “The Walking Dead” can have two zombie apocalypse men French kiss, then why on earth …

Molly Shannon Is Returning To 'Will & Grace'
7 years, 4 months ago

Molly Shannon Is Returning To 'Will & Grace'

Huff Post  

NBC via Getty Images Crazy Val is back. Variety reported Thursday that Molly Shannon will make her return to “Will & Grace” with a guest-starring role in the second half of the first season of the NBC revival. Back in January, Shannon told “Entertainment Tonight” that she was so excited about the revival of “Will & Grace” and “hoped” to …

Will & Grace takes on Donald Trump in episode 1 of revival series
7 years, 6 months ago

Will & Grace takes on Donald Trump in episode 1 of revival series

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Will & Grace took on Donald Trump in the first episode …

Will And Grace writes off finale as dream in revival debut
7 years, 6 months ago

Will And Grace writes off finale as dream in revival debut

Daily Mail  

It was a plot twist lifted straight from Dallas. For Will And Grace wrote off the show's famous finale as a mere dream in the season debut of the show's revival series on Thursday. His ears are burning: Jack could not believe his ears as the Will And Grace finale was written off as a dream in the revival premiere …

TV show Will & Grace to return for ninth season in September
7 years, 8 months ago

TV show Will & Grace to return for ninth season in September

Firstpost  

Will & Grace starring Eric McCormack and Debra Messing was memorable for more than one reason; not only were its characters charming and funny, but this sitcom was one of the most successful ones to feature a gay character as one of its leads. The upcoming one will tie up the lose end presented in season eight’s finale, where Will …

Will & Grace revival: Watch the original cast's musical return
7 years, 10 months ago

Will & Grace revival: Watch the original cast's musical return

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Then, earlier this year, NBC officially announced a new series was on the way, leaving …

Let This Adorable Selfie Welcome You Back To The World Of ‘Will & Grace’
8 years ago

Let This Adorable Selfie Welcome You Back To The World Of ‘Will & Grace’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Honey, it’s really happening. No, that wasn’t a Karen Walker–inspired martini fever dream, because “Will & Grace” is actually returning to NBC more than a decade after we said goodbye to the beloved sitcom. The 10-episode revival won’t likely air until the 2017/2018 season, but in the meantime, treat yourself to these behind-the-scenes photos to satisfy all …

Will and Grace to return with a 10-episode new season
8 years, 2 months ago

Will and Grace to return with a 10-episode new season

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The year's off to a flying start for sitcom fans following …

It's Official: 'Will & Grace' Is Coming Back To NBC For 10-Episode Run
8 years, 2 months ago

It's Official: 'Will & Grace' Is Coming Back To NBC For 10-Episode Run

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Everybody grab your wine boxes! After plenty of speculation surrounding a possible “Will & Grace” revival, NBC has confirmed that the series is officially coming back for a 10-episode run. “We’re thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and most defining comedies in NBC history is coming back,” NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt said in a statement …

Will & Grace returns after 10 years for Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton-themed mini-episode
8 years, 6 months ago

Will & Grace returns after 10 years for Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton-themed mini-episode

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Will & Grace, which your correspondent definitely hadn’t forgotten existed, returned …

The 'Will & Grace' Reunion Is HERE, And Their Message Is Major
8 years, 6 months ago

The 'Will & Grace' Reunion Is HERE, And Their Message Is Major

Huff Post  

Only smiling because of where Eric's hand is! #ericmccormack @seanhayes @meganomullally A photo posted by Debra Messing on Sep 24, 2016 at 9:30pm PDT The original cast of “Will & Grace” unleashed waves of nostalgia at the weekend, when they teased photos and videos suggesting a revival of the classic comedy series. Ahead of the presidential debate, the “Will & …

Cast of Will & Grace release a pro Hillary Clinton presidential ad: 'Vote Honey'
8 years, 6 months ago

Cast of Will & Grace release a pro Hillary Clinton presidential ad: 'Vote Honey'

Firstpost  

The cast of Will & Grace reunite to campaign for Hillary Clinton and suggest a reunion is in the works. The 10-minute video, titled #VoteHoney, which released just hours before the first presidential debate aired, has the main characters Will, Grace, Karen and Jack in their iconic New York apartment. Jack finally decides to vote for Clinton when Will tells …

Where ‘Ellen’ Blazed Trails, ‘Will & Grace’ Follows
26 years, 6 months ago

Where ‘Ellen’ Blazed Trails, ‘Will & Grace’ Follows

LA Times  

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES It’s been more than 16 months since Ellen DeGeneres and her alter ego, Ellen Morgan, came out of the closet and into our living rooms. Executive producers Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, who created “Will & Grace,” beg to differ, however, with the notion that “Ellen’s” fatal flaw was that it was “too gay.” “Was ‘Birdcage’ …

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