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Michael AbernethyAbout Michael Abernethy Michael has been writing for PopMatters since 2000. His primary focus, aside from queer culture, is television reviews and commentary, and his article Male Bashing on TV has been reprinted in two college textbooks. He currently lives in Louisville, KY, and is a Lecturer of Communication Studies at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, IN. As a teacher, he has an interest in the study of contemporary political rhetoric and argumentation. He and his partner Jim have been living in un-wedded bliss since 1995. Features
The Best Television Performers of 2008More than anything, though, I wish all those political pundits would take some time off, to rest and let their vocal cords recuperate. That truly would make for a happy new year. [14 January 2009] Lest You Be JudgedWatching these courtroom dramas had me wondering why people choose to bicker over their disagreements on television, particularly in front of judges whose impartiality is questionable. [10 April 2008] Best TV Performances of 2007Here is a look at those TV actors who excelled and were, for various reasons, overlooked. [17 January 2008] Best of TV’s Performers 2006As TV leans increasingly towards game and reality shows, opportunities diminish... the chances to develop plots and characters are decreasing. [9 January 2007] A Wild Game of King of the HillSkating has become a dog and pony show, with each performance crammed full of jumps, spins, and fancy footwork, leaving little time for artistry or elegance. [17 April 2006] Awards. Again.Ultimately, ratings for awards shows is a lost cause. With too many opportunities to channel-flip and too many awards shows to choose from, viewers will never watch these shows in the numbers that they once did. [16 March 2006] The Uproar Over Sex on TVParents who do let their kids watch nip/tuck, or even those edited Sex and the City reruns aren't going to adhere to any government regulations. [14 December 2005] NewsworthyWe've all heard too much about filibusters, gay marriages, Terri Schiavo, Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, red states and blue states, steroids, and Condi's 'Evita Goes to Europe' Tour. [27 May 2005] Watchful EyesKids want entertaining visuals: bright colors, silly action, friendly faces. Songs are good too, inane songs that play in endless loops. [14 April 2005] Hollywood Babbling OnNaturally, Kerry will be judged by the company he keeps, but it's not like he is consorting with Satan Worshippers or Neo-Nazis. [20 October 2004] Searching for Julia ChildMany vibrant personalities host cooking shows, as well as numerous exceptional culinary teachers. Few individuals are both. [13 September 2004] News You Can’t UseEntertainment news shows are not interested in reporting [20 July 2004] The Real Significance of Kurt CobainIt's been 10 years since Kurt Cobain's death. So what? Don't get me wrong. I love genuine musical talent. But when artists are dead, no amount of memorializing will change that fact. [26 May 2004] Going NegativeEven if we never cease to be captivated by dirt, we need also to focus on substantive matters. [1 March 2004] “Can’t you see what you mean to me?”: A Tribute to Nell CarterNell Carter, who died January 23 at age 54, will be remembered by many for her tough-as-nails, but also motherly and loving housekeeper, Nell Harper on the NBC sitcom Gimme a Break!. [4 February 2003] Male Bashing on TVWelcome to the new comic image of men on TV: incompetence at its worst. [9 January 2003] How Much Is Enough?Inclusion, however desirable, is going to be far more difficult to achieve than some advocates would have us believe. [7 November 2002] Leading the ParadeAside from the fact that Bill O'Reilly tells us he is right, why should we listen to him anyway? [4 November 2002] The Case for Gay TVWe don't need to be entertained; we are actually quite good at entertaining ourselves, and we are quite accustomed to reframing 'straight' tv and films for our amusement. [1 March 2002] Best TV Performers of 2003The performance of the year was Edie Falco's in the 'Whitecaps' episode of 'The Sopranos'. At least, that's what I heard. I didn't see it. Consequently, you won't see it on my list of the best of 2003. [1 January 1995] Keep Going: Interview with Gil Reyes and Stuart PerelmuterTheir goal, the filmmakers state, was to make a comedy/fantasy that would expose the absurd levels to which people will go either to mask or discover their sexual identity. Columns
Neil Patrick Harris: The Other SortNeil Patrick Harris is riding high these days. But in years past, if the average person sitting in his or her Barcalounger knew a TV star was gay, it would have been disastrous for both series and star. [5 November 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Sitting on the MountaintopDid Obama calm the rash of criticism regarding his inaction on gay rights with his recent speech to the Human Rights Campaign? [15 October 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Like ‘The New York Times’—with a Pink Boa and a TiaraLocal LGBT papers are a vital part of our community. They bind us together, and they have played a major role in the development of that community. If only they were more inclusive. [18 August 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) You Can Be Queen for a DayWhat are all of us honest-to-goodness, queer-to-the-core homosexuals to make of these wannabes? [28 July 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Stonewall: 40 Years HenceAmerica's first gay Vice-President lived for 15 years with America's first gay President – and more from this Gay Pride Month's Public Service Announcement. [5 June 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) “I Thee Wed”Weddings performed by a justice of the peace, a ship's captain, or an Elvis impersonator don't fit into the historical, traditional view of marriage, performed in and sanctioned by the church – but they’re legal. [12 May 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Is Your Child Safe?If opponents of gay rights are serious about stopping child molestation, they shouldn't look inside the gay community. They should look inside the house next door. [16 April 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Oxymorons: Gay Nazi, Gay Aryan, Gay SupremacistHistory reveals that homosexuals have long been a part of the Nazi party and were major players in its formation. Hitler's relationships with gay men offer profound lessons for today's gay community. [23 March 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) I’ve Got the Music in MeToday, LGBT musicians can flourish as themselves, not hiding behind euphemisms and fictional record label biographies. [24 February 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Welcome, Miss Addams, to Your HistoryThe personal life of 20th century America's Mother of Modern Social Work provides us with lessons during our 21st century debate on GLBT rights. [21 January 2009] (more Queer, Isn't It?) The California Smack-downThe victory of Proposition 8 could be the best thing to happen to the LGBT community in a long time, but only if we pay attention to its lessons. [15 December 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Fresh Squeeze with PulpThe dimestore novels of the '50s and '60s helped foster the gay rights movement. And many of them aroused their readers while inspiring them. [24 November 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) A Cure for What Ails YouThanks to modern psychology, you can now be trained to accept or reject homosexuality – yours or others -- depending on your interpretation of what's needed. [13 November 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) The Changing Face of DragIn large part, the social acceptance of drag has turned female impersonation into a corporate commodity. [15 September 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Dragging the Old Nag to the Racetrack, AgainOnce again, gay rights have been thrust into the center of a political campaign. Will it be a winning strategy again? [12 August 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) A Clan, a Network, a Tribe, a FamilyNot only does the GLBT community view itself as one movement, society has mandated that the groups are linked -- if not intentionally, then through selective exclusion. [23 July 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Saying It With PrideFrom Tammy Faye to Rick Santorum, hoodia to herpes treatments, this is a hodge-podge of Pride Month-induced thoughts. [20 June 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) The People at the Airport Took it WellGay visibility on TV may have increased significantly in the last three decades, but consigned to secondary roles on network shows, the impact of that visibility is weakened. [15 May 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Nuke the KissFor some TV viewers, storylines of adultery, murder, war, rape, etc. are not reprehensible enough to prompt a channel change; two men kissing, however, is another matter. [7 April 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) If It’s Gay, It’s Gotta Be Good, Right?Dante's Cove isn't the only piece of gay schlock to be embraced by the gay and lesbian community – we're quick to latch on to almost anything gay-related and rally around it, no matter how bad it may be. [13 March 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Jesus Loves Me, This I KnowA Christian nation wouldn't accept homosexuality. The big question, then, is whether America is a Christian nation. [8 February 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Getting to Know YouIn the blogging stage of the information age, there's no reason to not know what the GLBT community is all about. [14 January 2008] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Gay Men Have Large Big ToesIs there any definite way to tell if a person is gay? Conventional wisdom would lead you to believe there is. [13 December 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) It’s a World of Hope, It’s a World of FearGLBT persons in the West face various acts of discrimination. At least state-sanctioned murder isn't among them. [16 November 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) PFLAG: A Piece of Our HeartsFor 35 years, long before "traditional family values" became a buzz-phrase, PFLAG has been preaching inclusion, love, acceptance, and understanding. [16 October 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are - Whether You Want to or NotThe decision to come out is a personal one, except when your words and actions forfeit your right to a closeted life. [13 September 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Ready for Their Close-upIf not for the work of director James Broughton, gay cinema may not have progressed as quickly as it has. [23 August 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Consent of the GovernedThe election of gay officials isn't about promoting agenda; it's about electing the most qualified individuals. [19 July 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) I’m Comin’ with the U-Haul, BabyThis One's for the Girls... I mean Women, or Rather Wymen... uh, Wimin... This One's for the Lesbians! Abernethy learns that society as a whole is relatively indifferent to the lesbian community, whether through acceptance, titillation, or oblivion. [28 June 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Tonight’s Episode: Psycho Cross-Dressing KillersThe history of TV is lacking GLBT characters. But on which shows should they have appeared? If ever someone needed a friend that was a tool-toting lesbian, for example, it was Lucy Ricardo. [29 May 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) The ScorecardThere isn't a scorecard of social injustice that makes one group more worthy of equality than others. [17 May 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) “Faggot! Sissy! Queer!”Increasingly, the sound echoing from our school playgrounds is the sound of hatred and bigotry. [19 April 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) ‘That Ain’t Right!’The news, television, and films all reinforce the idea that there is something wrong with even the hint of homosexuality. [23 March 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) “You Know, They’re All Alike”Even the most die-hard homosexual would probably be a little disconcerted should his or her doctor flit into the room exclaiming, "Girlfriend! Your X-rays look faaabulous!" [16 February 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) A Good Return for Our ToilThis is what married people do for one another. [19 January 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) The Ugly Duckling has Two DaddiesWe are surrounded by a large population that simply flaunts its homosexualness at us -- flagrantly, shamelessly, and completely uncontrollably. [8 January 2007] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Gay Icons: Judy Who?Our choice for icons is about more than just high camp and melodrama; it's about who we are in a fundamental way. [16 November 2006] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Gay and GrayDue to AIDS and homophobic violence, many LGBT souls who fought so hard for the things we take for granted today never expected to reach old age... but they have. [27 October 2006] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Do You Wanna Funk with Me?: A Beginner’s Guide to Gay NightclubsGoing to a gay nightclub shouldn't be an intimidating experience, and could prove to be the most fun straight people have had out in a long time. [19 September 2006] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Bi the Way…Bisexuals are the oft-overlooked segment of the GLBT and straight communities. [24 August 2006] (more Queer, Isn't It?) Out Business / Our BusinessTom Cruise is NOT Gay... but Anderson Cooper Might Be. [24 July 2006] (more Queer, Isn't It?) And I’m Proud to be an American, Where at Least I Know… I’m a Second Class CitizenA hard lesson in resolve: gay-basher Fred Phelps may have one 'quality', if you will, worth considering. [22 June 2006] (more Queer, Isn't It?) ReviewsHungHBO's new series might easily be titled Hung: Better Living through Prostitution. [29 June 2009] 
Nurse Jackie: Series PremiereEdie Falco is surely dynamic, but the strength of Nurse Jackie lies in its smart, respectful examination of a nurse's life. [8 June 2009] 
Royal PainsIn Royal Pains, Hank (Mark Feuerstein) is the brilliant young doctor from New York, forced by circumstances to live and work among odd characters in the Hamptons. [4 June 2009] 
Night: Series PremiereNight host Brandon McMillan tries hard, performing a boy-like wonder at almost all he sees. [8 April 2009] 
To the Manor Born: The Complete Collection (Silver Anniversary Edition)This show positions itself not as an examination of the human toll of economic cycles, but as a romantic comedy between two most unlikely mates. [26 February 2009] The Starter Wife: Season PremiereWe should feel better, Starter Wife implies, about our own small lives by knowing the privileged lead lives far more painful and scandalous than even TMZ could report. [10 October 2008] Worst Week: Series PremiereIn Worst Week, something about his soon-to-be in-laws so unnerves Sam that he turns into a blithering idiot with two left feet and no opposable thumbs. [22 September 2008] EurekaEureka presents a different world, one that creates the technology that allows most other sci-fi worlds to exist. [4 August 2008] 
The Carmen Miranda CollectionA high-voltage, samba goddess who reached off the screen and embraced her audiences. [11 July 2008] SwingtownTwo contrasting celebrations of Independence Day represent the two worlds of Swingtown, CBS' new primetime soap opera. [5 June 2008] In Plain SightOnce In Plain Sight refocuses its storytelling -- away from introducing basic and familiar elements -- it turns unique and engrossing. [30 May 2008] So You Think You Can DanceSo You Think You Can Dance understands that there are as many styles of dance as there are styles of music, and strives to educate its contestants, forcing them to reach beyond their comfort zones. [26 May 2008] 
Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection: 15 Winners, 26 NomineesThe television airings paled in comparison with the remastered originals, here, and it is pleasant to see the cartoons in full-length, as many were cut to fit between commercial interludes. [28 February 2008] 
Eli StoneEli Stone deals with weighty issues -- the purpose of life, the inevitability of death, and corporate liability -- but all of it is infused with levity. [6 February 2008] Kyle XYKyle XY's multiple storylines can be convoluted, but the melodrama is framed -- and possibly explained -- by the fact that both protagonist and nemesis are teenagers. [21 January 2008] DexterWith Dexter worrying and fumbling, the second season has opened with questions. [4 October 2007] MoonlightIt looks like an excess of darkness in Moonlight, both literally and figuratively. [28 September 2007] 
ReaperAlthough he's a bit of a slacker, Sam is a basically good guy for whom the thought of being in league with the Master of Darkness is disconcerting. [25 September 2007] 
Mind Control with Derren BrownEven when we can easily spot the manipulation or, in some cases, hear it explained, Mind Control with Derren Brown is a fun and fascinating hour of television. [2 August 2007] 
Saving GraceWhile Saving Grace is yet another series featuring an out-of-the-ordinary detective, it is also an exploration of a woman's multiple crises. [30 July 2007] 
Burn NoticeWesten is presented as equal parts Sam Spade, Jason Bourne, and Angus MacGyver. [5 July 2007] The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?The woman who impersonated Roseanne was great. But we've seen her once... what more could she possibly do to impress us? [13 June 2007] 
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListIn the years since My Life on the D-List premiered, Griffin has moved up. She's selling out top venues and rubbing shoulders with Barbara Walters. [12 June 2007] The Gilmore GirlsThough its fans were fiercely loyal, The Gilmore Girls skated from season to season with marginal ratings. [17 May 2007] Shear GeniusThe model looked like a punk who had just been chased through the woods by flesh-eating zombies. [18 April 2007] 
Notes from the UnderbellyThe lack of contexts or diversions made the show more like a high school health film than a 2007 TV series: Pregnancy: Your Changing Body and Life. This American LifeIra Glass' specialty is finding seemingly obscure or trivial occurrences, demonstrating and respecting their significance in the lives of those involved. [29 March 2007] InterventionWhat do Lindsay Lohan, Rush Limbaugh, Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Howe, Betty Ford, Darryl Strawberry, and Keith Urban have in common? Rehab. [19 March 2007] 
Lisa Lampanelli: Dirty Girl / The Sarah Silverman ProgramWe all make catty, hurtful remarks from time to time. Some are especially adept at devastating putdowns, and a select few have parlayed such skill into careers. [8 February 2007] Grease: Youre the One that I WantA theatre director told me once that you can judge the quality of a show by how long it takes before you look at your watch. I was watching the clock 12 minutes into the 90-minute premiere. [9 January 2007] 
Police Squad!: The Complete SeriesIn order to "get it", viewers had to pay attention. Most weren't willing to take on that responsibility. [13 December 2006] 
Project RunwayAn appropriate alternative title for this season of Project Runway might be Project Run Amok. [23 October 2006] Brothers and SistersBrothers and Sisters is a confusing jumble of storylines involving the Walker family, most of them unoriginal. [29 September 2006] The ClassBecause so much was going on, the pilot episode had the feeling of a 30-minute trailer: "Here are our characters, tune in next week to see what happens." [25 September 2006] Justice'Justice', as defined by the series, is directly proportional to spin, and spin costs money. [6 September 2006] Three Moons Over MilfordYet another 'quirky small town' series, Three Moons over Milford offers conventional characters: newly divorced mother, troublesome but good-hearted kids, and attractive love interest. [10 August 2006] Who Wants to be a Superhero?Being mere mortals, contestants are not expected to leap tall buildings, stop bullets, or outrace locomotives. Instead, they are tested on the human qualities of heroism: compassion, intelligence, attentiveness, and selflessness. [3 August 2006] 
Survival of the RichestOn Survival of the Richest, the line between 'have' and 'have-nots' is clearly drawn, and while contestants may cross that line, it's only to visit. [13 April 2006] 
Daisy Does AmericaI don't need Daisy Donovan to tell me we're weird, that we behave irrationally. [13 December 2005] 
Without a TraceThe agents are often too late to save the missing or realize that the missing is alive but better off wherever he or she has landed than back at home. [13 October 2005] 
How I Met Your MotherThe story of that meeting unfolds in what will surely become the longest flashback in TV history, especially if the series stays on the air beyond a season. [3 October 2005] 
Out of PracticeThe pilot episode offered only one moment when anyone appeared relaxed, and those characters, a loving elderly couple Ben spotted in a restaurant, are extras. [27 September 2005] 
The Oprah Winfrey ShowWhen disaster strikes, as it surely will again, CNN will tell me the projected financial costs and death toll, but Oprah will tell me the human costs. [14 September 2005] 
The 70s HouseIf MTV wanted the kids to experience the '70s, they would have to endure gas rationing and news reports dominated by a Constitutional crisis. [19 July 2005] 
The Andy Milonakis ShowThis show demonstrates again that in this age of reality TV, anyone can be a celebrity. [18 July 2005] 
Dancing with the StarsMore than anything, Dancing with the Stars highlights the questionable use of the term 'star'. [11 July 2005] 
The ComebackValerie Cherish is a far cry from Phoebe Buffay. Egocentric and manipulative, she's less outright hateful than passive-aggressive. [22 June 2005] 
Fat ActressAlley fails to take into account two other factors that harm actresses' careers: her age and her hiatus. [21 March 2005] 
CarnivàleHis quest has made Ben the most tortured man on TV. He's been beaten, buried alive, drugged, paralyzed, and forced to commit murder. [14 February 2005] 
Numb3rsThough we see Charlie scribbling furiously on his chalkboard and mathematical equations float across the screen periodically, no one explains what all those numbers and letters and formulas mean. [31 January 2005] 
CommittedHopefully, Committed will never have a special hour-long episode, because the cast would most likely hurt themselves filming it. [12 January 2005] 
Manhunt: The Search for America’s Most Gorgeous Male ModelFor decades, models have fought the stereotype that they are stupid and superficial. Unfortunately, Manhunt reinforces that stereotype. [22 November 2004] 
Kevin HillHill's metamorphosis from self-centered stud to compassionate caregiver is, of course, the series' major story arc. [11 October 2004] 
Veronica MarsYou don't want to make Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) angry. Her revenge is swift, public, and humiliating. [4 October 2004] 
The Venture BrothersThe boys are so moronic that it's hard to care what happens to them. [24 August 2004] 
Stargate AtlantisWhen was the last time a cabinet officer led troops into potentially dangerous situations? 
Playing It StraightJackie is supposed to select a potential suitor from a field of 14 men assembled at Nevada's Sizzling Saddle Ranch, a setting where they might show off their manly bravado. [22 March 2004] 
Rock Me, BabyIt's hard to imagine a new mother not having a problem with a bunch of guys drinking beer out of her baby bottles. [29 September 2003] 
Hope & FaithRecently written off All My Children, Kelly Ripa now turns her attention to primetime, playing a soap star who has been recently written off her soap. 
Jake 2.0The next day, Jake can hear through walls, see like a microscope, and jump, run, and punch like the Bionic Woman. [16 September 2003] 
FameThrough these auditions, viewers are introduced to the one element that distinguishes Fame from similar series -- compassion. [9 June 2003] 
OzNo other fiction show has offered such a frighteningly realistic look inside our nation's prisons or so openly debated their moral and social obligations. [10 February 2003] 
Good Morning, MiamiFocuses on an irresistibly cute couple whose lives are complicated by their hormones and their over-the-top coworkers. [30 September 2002] 
Meet the MarksThe label 'sitcom' is a misrepresentation. 'Meet the Marks' lacks comedy. [22 July 2002] 
The Dead ZoneIt is easy to assume that Johnny will end up using his powers to make the world a better place, a sort of psychic version of 'Touched by an Angel', minus the sermons. [26 June 2002] 
Trading SpacesThe dynamic concept intrigued me from the start, but if the participants and crew weren't enjoying themselves, well, it would be like watching Martha Stewart. [18 June 2002] 
The West WingAs is often the case with presidential terms, the Bartlett administration ended with great pomp and little circumstance. [1 January 1995] 
Two and a Half MenCharlie, Alan, and their friends and family may be like hamsters, but it's great fun to look inside their box and watch them squirm. 
SmallvilleIn Smallville, Clark's parents manage to convince him that he isn't from this planet -- just what every insecure high school freshman needs to hear. 
All My Children / General Hospital / One Life to Live / Port CharlesAbernethy looks at the current state of the soap opera genre, altruistically subjecting himself to a solid month of watching 10 soap operas to give us the low-down on the soaps in the age of Dubya. 
Some of My Best FriendsThe series premiere of 'Some of My Best Friends' was like a 'Reader's Digest' version of 'Kiss Me, Guido', with a few changes so that the writers couldn't be accused of total plagiarism. 
Six Feet Under'Six Feet Under' makes us think about death's implications and how to deal with it, and, more importantly, it helps us to realize what a tragedy a life wasted or spent in conflict can be. 
RebaReba allows McEntire to develop her comic skills at a reasonable pace, as the pressure is not on her to carry every joke and storyline. 
Queer as FolkEfforts to develop the characters in season one of 'Queer as Folk' always felt like someone had edited scenes from 'Melrose Place' into a Jeff Stryker porn flick. 
Primetime GlickWith Jiminy Glick, Martin Short seems to have learned how to control his character, instead of letting the character control him.
Lovespring InternationalIt's difficult to believe that six people can be so self-absorbed and shortsighted, let alone gathered in the same workplace.
Kyle XYThe juxtaposition of the innocent Kyle with such tainted youth indicates the show's attitude regarding 'kids today': they're irresponsible, confrontational, and selfish. 
PopMatters - Television - Reviews - Judging AmyAll in all, 'Judging Amy' is an entertaining hour of television. Although there is room for improvement, it nevertheless presents us with characters and situations we can relate to and become involved with. 
EdEveryone in Stuckeyville seems to have an anomalous background and perspective on life, so the advice that Ed gets ranges from the practical to the absurd. 
CharmedIn a nation where the man who will be president is afraid to say the word 'gay' on national television, it might come as a surprise that one of its biggest television stars is playing a gay man on television. 
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Scooby LoveBut the Scoobies have expanded the tv series, to include character study and analysis of the bonds of humankind. 
Buffy the Vampire SlayerWith so much going for it, why isn't 'Buffy' the hottest show on television? 
Black and White in ColourAs anyone who has seen one of Midler's concerts knows, excessive behavior is her forte. 
Ally McBealAt first, the fourth season's casting of Robert Downey, Jr. as a love interest for Ally seemed cheap and easy publicity for both show and actor. Maybe it was, but it paid off handsomely. 
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