TV Land's original series TV Land Confidential returns for a second
season of behind the scenes secrets revealed of some of the most
beloved classic television shows, and it seems Christopher Lloyd will
be featured in two episodes. Both of Lloyd's episodes will air in the
1 hour premiere, which debuts with the back to back episodes
"Oddballs" and "Movies" on Wednesday July 11th at 10 pm Eastern.
Lloyd now joins his other "Taxi" cast mates who have already appeared
on the show.
I've copied and pasted the press release below.
-Christina
TV Land Reveals The Untold Stories Behind Favorite TV Shows, Music,
Movies And More When TV Land Confidential Returns On Wednesday, July
11 At 10 PM ET/PT
Original Series Premieres with Two Back-to-Back Episodes
NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Why was Ray Romano so reluctant
to go to Italy to shoot Everybody Loves Raymond? What did Michael
Jackson confess to Donny Osmond? What made the dance scenes in
Saturday Night Fever so hot? TV Land, the network dedicated to
building the ultimate Baby Boomer entertainment brand, answers these
questions and reveals the untold stories behind viewers' favorite TV
guest stars, finales, blockbuster movies and hit songs when the
original series, TV Land Confidential, returns on Wednesday, July 11
at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This six-episode series, premiering with
back-to-back episodes -- "Oddballs" and "Movies" -- airs every
Wednesday at 10 p.m. through August 8. The series is executive
produced by David P. Levin of BrainStorm Inc.
Each 30-minute episode of TV Land Confidential is filled with
anecdotes, interviews and clips, bringing viewers the tales behind
their favorites in entertainment. Told by the people who were there -
the stars, producers, network executives and others in the know -
viewers will laugh alongside these insiders as they share their
stories, from love blooming on the set between a guest star and the
star of a popular sitcom to what inspired the pop hits "Jessie's Girl"
and "I Will Survive," to the secrets behind filming some of pop
culture's most memorable movie scenes.
"This series is back by popular demand because our viewers love
hearing candid, behind-the-scenes stories about the entertainment
industry," states Sal Maniaci, Senior Vice President, Development and
Production, TV Land. "TV Land is thrilled to continue to create
originals like these that explore topics which appeal to our Baby
Boomer audience."
Celebrities slated to appear in the series include: John Amos,
Danny Bonaduce, Todd Bridges, Kirk Cameron, David Cassidy, Tony Danza,
Fran Drescher, Josh Duhamel, Marla Gibbs, Jorge Garcia, Louis Gossett
Jr., Pat Harrington, Melissa Joan Hart, Judd Hirsch, Shirley Jones,
Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Knight, Cheryl Ladd, Robert Loggia,
Christopher Lloyd, Mary Wilson, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, John
Ratzenberger, Phil Rosenthal, Rick Springfield, Alan Thicke, Marlo
Thomas, Frankie Valli, Jon Voight and Billy Dee Williams.
The rollout for TV Land Confidential is as follows (all times ET/PT):
Wednesday, July 11, 10 p.m.
ODDBALLS: They are the oddball characters you rarely meet in real
life, but find all over the TV dial. The things they do and say are
unforgettable. This episode of TV Land Confidential tells the inside
story of some of the most original TV characters of all time. How did
the Sweathogs narrowly escape permanent expulsion their first season?
Is it possible that Lenny and Squiggy were based on real people? What
about Taxi's Reverend Jim? And how did Balki come up with that crazy
accent? Wacky characters created on a whim -- some quirky, some crazy
and all of them completely original.
Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 p.m.
MOVIES: The silver screen is a goldmine of untold stories. From
script to screen and everything in between, this installment of TV
Land Confidential takes on Hollywood with tales of your favorite
movies. How did Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia get motivated for their
Big dance scene? What made the dance scenes in Saturday Night Fever so
hot? Why did Christopher Lloyd nearly turn down a ride Back To The
Future? Why did Cloris Leachman stop filming during Mel Brooks' High
Anxiety? How did the producers of Animal House find their perfect
school? Get some popcorn, sit back and enjoy!
Wednesday, July 18, 10 p.m.
FINALES: Even in the world of television all good things must come
to an end - from the hit shows that go out with a bang, to the series
that are quietly canceled there's always a story behind the send-off.
This episode looks at the shows that got to say good-bye, some that
didn't and some that said good-bye, and then unexpectedly got stays of
"cancellation" and returned from the dead. What finale was originally
planned for The Mary Tyler Moore Show? How did Bob Newhart kept the
secret of his final Newhart episode? Viewers will also get an
exclusive set visit to the finale of Malcolm In The Middle.
Wednesday, July 25, 10 p.m.
GUEST STARS: They show up, do their bit and then they're off to
the next show. They're the guest stars who spice up your favorite
shows. And they have stories too! From walk-on parts to recurring
characters, this episode of TV Land Confidential tells the untold
tales of the sometimes celebrated, sometimes unsung guests stars of
series television. How did Tony Danza persuade his old friend Marilu
Henner to guest star Who's The Boss? Why did A Mary Tyler Moore Show
audience boo one guest star just for kissing Murray? And which guest
star set the record for most cruises on The Love Boat? Here's a clue:
"Coochi Coochi Coo!!" - and we've got the other answers too!