Golden Globes TV Winners!

The 68th Annual Golden Globes were handed out last night and there were some surprises on the TV side.  'Glee' walked away the big winner, while Katey Sagal won a much deserved prize.  Here are the complete list of winners from the TV side of things:


Best Television Series - Drama
Boardwalk Empire (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
Katey Sagal - Sons Of Anarchy (FX)

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
Steve Buscemi - Boardwalk Empire (HBO)

Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
Glee (FOX)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical
Laura Linney - The Big C (Showtime)

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical 
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
Carlos (Sundance)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Claire Danes - Temple Grandin (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Al Pacino - You Don't Know Jack (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jane Lynch - Glee (FOX)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Chris Colfer - Glee (FOX)

'Touched By An Angel' star dies at 47

John Dye, who starred as the Angel of Death in the long-running CBS show 'Touched By An Angel', passed away Monday at the age of the 47.

According to medical examiners, while no cause of death has yet been declared, they believe heart failure was to blame.

One of Dye's younger brothers, Jerre, said that John suffered a heart attack at his San Francisco home, and that the family had waited to make the death public until they figured out memorial plans.

Relatives also told authorities that Dye suffered from congestive heart failure, meaning his heart was unable to pump enough blood to the rest of his body. The condition often causes organ damage and fluid buildup.

"Dear, sweet John Dye, rest in peace," costar Valerie Bertinelli tweeted.

Dye joined Roma Downey and Della Reese on 'Touched' -- in which heavenly messengers helped people get through tough patches in life -- as a sort of angel of death, though his role evolved. He was on the CBS series from its second season in 1995 until it ended in 2003.

Besides his brother Jerre, Dye is survived by his other brother Jamey; his father, James; and his grandmother, Irene Duvall.

A memorial service is planned for Jan. 22 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church,in Amory, Miss., Dye's hometown.

Casting News! HIMYM and Charlie's Angels

There's some interesting casting news in the TV world today. 

'How I Met your Mother' is about to cast John Lithgow as Barney's real long lost father.

In other news, the forthcoming TV reboot of 'Charlie's Angels' has found it's Charlie.  Robert Wagner has been cast as the man behind the voice.  So far it isn't clear whether or not Charlie will actually be seen as opposed to just being heard in the original series.

What do you think of the casting choices?

ABC gives early renewals to 6 shows

ABC announced today that it has given early renewals to 6 series.

'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Castle,' 'Modern Family,' 'Private Practice,' 'Cougar Town,' and 'The Middle' were all given the good news today.
  
'Grey's' and 'Modern Family' should come as no surprise to anyone.  The 2 shows have been solid performers for the network.

The other shows were mild surprises that the renewals came so early.  All do fairly well for the network, but an early renewal is normally reserved for ratings champs.
 
Conspicuously missing from the list was 'Desperate Housewives.'  The show has consistently performed well for ABC on a tough night against the NFL.  Speculation is that due to some contracts for the actresses being up this year, that the renewal will need to wait until it's all ironed out.