FALL 2013: 'HAPPY ENDINGS' ALUM JOINS FOX'S 'THE MINDY PROJECT'

The Mindy Project is bringing on an ex-Happy Endings alum as part of its cast.

Adam Pally, who was last seen as Max Blum on the dearly departed comedy Happy Endings, was originally slated to appear on the show for a multi-episode arc this fall. Those plans, however, have changed...and for the better. Pally has now been upped to series regular, and will portray a new doctor at the OB/GYN practice. His first episode on the FOX comedy is scheduled for October 1.

FALL 2013: COMING TO TV TONIGHT!

Tuesday night belongs to FOX as the network premieres its comedy lineup consisting of two new shows and two returning series.

You may have already heard some controversial stories about the new series Dads. The comedy features Seth Green and Giovanni Ribisi as best buds/business partners who suddenly find themselves coping with new roommates in the form of their fathers. The show faced controversy during the summer as protests emerged over the less than politically correct portrayal of Asian-Americans, particularly Brenda Song's character. We're not sure how Dads will fare this fall but the controversy has generated buzz and interest, and of course loyal Seth Green fans will check out his new venture. 8 pm on FOX.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been heralded as the best new comedy this fall. The pairing of carefree cop Andy Samberg with strict captain Andre Braugher fuels the balance between comedic and serious tone. Braugher's character is determined to whip into shape the uninhibited 99th precinct. Terry Crews forms part of the show's supporting cast. Saturday Night Live fans will definitely tune in to see Andy Samberg, and the last few minutes of the premiere episode will leave viewers wanting more. 8:30 pm on FOX.

New Girl returns for a third season smack dab in the midst of the Nick and Jess relationship. The newly united couple head to Mexico for a romantic getaway and quickly find themselves in problems. Meanwhile one of Schmidt's former girls returns. 9 pm on FOX.

The Mindy Project returns for a sophmore season and immediately resolves what occurred in the office while the good doctor Lahiri was in Haiti. Mindy returns and immediately butts heads with her replacement, Dr. Paul Leotard (played by the over-hyped James Franco). Ratings-wise, viewership might be low since Mindy fans may have already watched the season premiere last week when it was exclusively released on Hulu. If anything, you must watch this show for Morgan Tookers. 9:30 pm on FOX.

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IT'S NEW RELEASE TUESDAY! HELLO DR. 'MINDY' LAHIRI, GOOD-BYE KEATON 'FAMILY'

It's yet another New Release Tuesday and we have quite a number of picks this week from the TV-on-DVD aisle. As summer starts to wind down and networks prepare for the upcoming fall season, many releases from last TV season are hitting the shelves. It's a good chance to play catch-up on your favorite shows.

Comedy Pick-of-the-Week

The Mindy Project - The First Season

Mindy Kaling's freshman comedy hits the shelves today and we can't wait to pick up our copy. In fact, our copy is actually in a delivery truck right now and will be in our hands COB today. The Mindy Project had a rough start in its debut season. There were several modifications and retooling in the storylines and characters of the show. Some cast departures were necessary to introduce more interesting characters (Paging Morgan Tookers!). Ike Barinholtz's integration into the cast (and writing talent as well) brought much needed comedy relief in what was a stuffy, flatlining office environment. As the season progressed with its changes, the dynamic and chemistry between Kaling and Chris Messina's characters became the center of the show and has triggered the often used "will they or won't they" storyline. Get caught up before the second season premieres on FOX.

Blu-ray Pick-of-the-Week

Once Upon a Time - The Second Season

Once Upon a Time's second season makes its way to DVD/Blu-ray this week and picks up right where the first season ended. The integration of magic in the world of Storybrooke as well as the revelation of survivors in Fairytale land drove the majority of the sophmore season's storyline. Though there were a few missteps, Once kept the interest and fantasy going with its new characters and revival of the eternal fairy tale feud between good and evil.

Retro Comedy Pick-of-the-Week

Family Ties - The Seventh and Final Season

The Keaton clan's seventh and final season is finally released on DVD today. As the children continue to grow up and encounter various social situations, the parents confront their own fears of growing older and mortality (Steven's heart attack and surgery in a gut-wrenching three-parter change the Keatons forever). The series finale sees Alex P. Keaton realize his goals and obtain his dream job in New York, and the reactions and emotions in the household are exactly why it was ranked #24 in TV's Most Unforgettable Finales.

Retro Drama Pick-of-the-Week

Eight is Enough - The Fourth Season

Exclusively released through Warner Archive's manufacture-on-demand (MOD) site, the fourth season of the family drama continues the trials and adventures of the large Bradford family. The show welcomes the '80s with many changes in the household including several engagements, pregnancy, confronting death, and reconciling estranged relationships. Patriarch Tom Bradford continues balancing his work as a newspaper columnist with his ever-bubbling home life, and coming to terms with his maturing children. Eight is Enough was good, clean fun and worth a trip down memory lane...even for just an episode or two.

Cancelled Too Soon Pick-of-the-Week

Southland - The Fifth and Final Season

The fifth and final season of TNT's critically-acclaimed, gritty police drama follows the lives of several LAPD officers. The challenges associated with the job and piecing together the various crimes were the norm, and the second half of the season was dedicated to a major storyline focusing on Cooper that ended with a shocking bang. Unfortunately for viewers, the cliffhanger would remain unresolved due to the show's abrupt cancellation.

We Still Don't Get It Pick-of-the-Week

Girls - The Second Season

HBO's hyper-sexual dramedy releases its second season on DVD/Blu-ray. We still don't see the appeal of Lena Dunham or Girls, but the show has found a loyal audience and the network continues to hedge its bets.


Well that about wraps up our New Release Tuesday picks. What releases are you looking forward to this week? Share with us and comment below.

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