Dr. Dani Santino (Callie Thorne) thought she had it all figured out: she had a beautiful home, a successful husband, two great teenaged kids, and a satisfying career as a psychotherapist. But when she caught her husband cheating, Dani's perfect world began to unravel, and she was forced to find a way to keep her family, her finances, and her sanity intact. Then a romantic encounter with Matt (Marc Blucas), the handsome trainer of the local pro football team, the New York Hawks, leads to the chance for Dani to demonstrate her special brand of "tough love" therapy. Before she can say "Hail Mary," Dani has taken on the team's unpredictable star wide receiver, Terrence "TK" King (Mehcad Brooks), as a patient and has become the most sought-after therapist for pro athletes and other high-profile personalities on Long Island. Even with the ups and downs of being a newly divorced single parent and being employed by a demanding organization with its very own "Fixer"
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BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Ben Feldman & DROP DEAD DIVA
by Robert Diamond - September 18, 2011
Today we have the penultimate entry in our twelve-part series dedicated to Lifetime's hit dramedy DROP DEAD DIVA with an all-encompassing chat with the show's heavenly agent himself, Fred, portrayed by stage and screen star Ben Feldman! In this illuminating conversation we talk all about his three y...
by Robert Diamond - September 18, 2011
Today we have the penultimate entry in our twelve-part series dedicated to Lifetime's hit dramedy DROP DEAD DIVA with an all-encompassing chat with the show's heavenly agent himself, Fred, portrayed by stage and screen star Ben Feldman! In this illuminating conversation we talk all about his three y...
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Callie Thorne & NECESSARY ROUGHNESS
by Pat Cerasaro - September 14, 2011
Today we are closing out our first season of interviews with the star players of USA's breakout hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS with the show's star, the endearing and scrappy Callie Thorne. In addition to all about the first season of the freshman smash - which has just this week has been greenlit f...
by Pat Cerasaro - September 14, 2011
Today we are closing out our first season of interviews with the star players of USA's breakout hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS with the show's star, the endearing and scrappy Callie Thorne. In addition to all about the first season of the freshman smash - which has just this week has been greenlit f...
Terrell Owens Returns to the Gridiron for USA's Necessary Roughness 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2011
Terrell Owens, one of the top pro football players in recent history and probably the most electrifying personality in the sport, will guest star in the season finale of USA Network's hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS on Wednesday, September 14 at 10/9c....
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2011
Terrell Owens, one of the top pro football players in recent history and probably the most electrifying personality in the sport, will guest star in the season finale of USA Network's hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS on Wednesday, September 14 at 10/9c....
USA Picks Up Nathan Lane's Untitled Comedy Series
by Nicole Rosky - September 13, 2011
As USA closes out its biggest summer ever with a sixth straight win as #1 in cable, the network delivers on its commitment to expand its ambitious programming slate with the cast-contingent green light of two comedy pilots, the UNTITLED DOUGLAS McGRATH PROJECT and PAGING DR. FREED. ...
by Nicole Rosky - September 13, 2011
As USA closes out its biggest summer ever with a sixth straight win as #1 in cable, the network delivers on its commitment to expand its ambitious programming slate with the cast-contingent green light of two comedy pilots, the UNTITLED DOUGLAS McGRATH PROJECT and PAGING DR. FREED. ...
Theatrical Outfit Presents the Regional Premiere of Freud’s Last Session 10/12-11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 07, 2011
Theatrical Outfit announces the Atlanta premiere of the longest-running off-Broadway show, Freud's Last Session by Mark St. Germain, October 12 - November 6, 2011 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's....
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 07, 2011
Theatrical Outfit announces the Atlanta premiere of the longest-running off-Broadway show, Freud's Last Session by Mark St. Germain, October 12 - November 6, 2011 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's....
Comedian Sinbad to Appear at BOK Center, 10/10
by Caryn Robbins - September 01, 2011
Comedian Sinbad will be appearing at the Bank of Oklahoma Center on September 10, 2011 at 8:00 pm....
by Caryn Robbins - September 01, 2011
Comedian Sinbad will be appearing at the Bank of Oklahoma Center on September 10, 2011 at 8:00 pm....
SOUND OFF Special Interview: Robert Cuccioli At Feinstein's
by Pat Cerasaro - August 28, 2011
Though most well-known to Broadway babies for his starring role in the original Broadway production of Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse's JEKYLL & HYDE, over the last few decades Robert Cuccioli has carved out quite a career for himself as a performer of considerable range, as his resume amply evi...
by Pat Cerasaro - August 28, 2011
Though most well-known to Broadway babies for his starring role in the original Broadway production of Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse's JEKYLL & HYDE, over the last few decades Robert Cuccioli has carved out quite a career for himself as a performer of considerable range, as his resume amply evi...
BWW EXCLUSIVE: Shad 'Bow Wow' Moss & THE FAMILY TREE
by Pat Cerasaro - August 25, 2011
Having racked up multiple top ten hits while still a mere teenager since he burst upon the music scene in 1999, songwriter and performer Shad Moss was once known as Lil Bow Wow and now goes by just Bow Wow, though he is building up a considerable enough film resume to consider now using only his Chr...
by Pat Cerasaro - August 25, 2011
Having racked up multiple top ten hits while still a mere teenager since he burst upon the music scene in 1999, songwriter and performer Shad Moss was once known as Lil Bow Wow and now goes by just Bow Wow, though he is building up a considerable enough film resume to consider now using only his Chr...
Terrell Owens Returns to the Gridiron for USA's Necessary Roughness 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011
Terrell Owens, one of the top pro football players in recent history and probably the most electrifying personality in the sport, will guest star in the season finale of USA Network's hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS on Wednesday, September 14 at 10/9c....
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011
Terrell Owens, one of the top pro football players in recent history and probably the most electrifying personality in the sport, will guest star in the season finale of USA Network's hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS on Wednesday, September 14 at 10/9c....
USA Confirms Summer Finales for Original Series 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2011
USA has locked in the summer finales for its seven original series....
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2011
USA has locked in the summer finales for its seven original series....
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Andrea Anders & NECESSARY ROUGHNESS
by Pat Cerasaro - July 27, 2011
Today we are continuing our summer series on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the fourth part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS focusing on tonight's featured guest star Andrea Anders, who plays a ...
by Pat Cerasaro - July 27, 2011
Today we are continuing our summer series on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the fourth part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS focusing on tonight's featured guest star Andrea Anders, who plays a ...
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Mehcad Brooks & NECESSARY ROUGHNESS
by Pat Cerasaro - July 20, 2011
Today we are continuing our summer spotlight on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the third part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS focusing on leading player Mehcad Brooks, who essays the role of st...
by Pat Cerasaro - July 20, 2011
Today we are continuing our summer spotlight on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the third part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS focusing on leading player Mehcad Brooks, who essays the role of st...
USA Confirms Summer Finales for Original Series 8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 15, 2011
USA has locked in the summer finales for its seven original series....
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 15, 2011
USA has locked in the summer finales for its seven original series....
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Scott Cohen & NECESSARY ROUGHNESS
by Pat Cerasaro - July 06, 2011
Today we are continuing out summer series on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the second part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS focusing on screen and stage star Scott Cohen who plays Nico on the s...
by Pat Cerasaro - July 06, 2011
Today we are continuing out summer series on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the second part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS focusing on screen and stage star Scott Cohen who plays Nico on the s...
USA Net Builds on Scripted Originals Momentum With Series Pick Up of Common Law
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 06, 2011
As USA dominates the television landscape this summer with a record number of original hits, the network announces today the pickup of the original scripted series COMMON LAW starring Michael Ealy ('The Good Wife, 'Californication'), Warren Kole ('The Chicago Code,' '24') and Jack McGee ('The Fighte...
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 06, 2011
As USA dominates the television landscape this summer with a record number of original hits, the network announces today the pickup of the original scripted series COMMON LAW starring Michael Ealy ('The Good Wife, 'Californication'), Warren Kole ('The Chicago Code,' '24') and Jack McGee ('The Fighte...
USA's Royal Pains, Necessary Roughness Dominate the Cable Ratings Landscape
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 30, 2011
Total Domination on USA with last night's ROYAL PAINS returning with its third season premiere and the new original series, NECESSARY ROUGHNESS, launching to incredible numbers....
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 30, 2011
Total Domination on USA with last night's ROYAL PAINS returning with its third season premiere and the new original series, NECESSARY ROUGHNESS, launching to incredible numbers....
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Marc Blucas & Craig Shapiro Talk NECESSARY ROUGHNESS
by Pat Cerasaro - June 29, 2011
Today we are continuing out summer series on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the first part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS. Featuring an impressive assortment of players known for roles on scre...
by Pat Cerasaro - June 29, 2011
Today we are continuing out summer series on the TV shows featuring some of the brightest and best talent onscreen and onstage with the first part of BroadwayWorld's series on USA's new primetime network drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS. Featuring an impressive assortment of players known for roles on scre...
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: DROP DEAD DIVA's Kate Levering
by Robert Diamond - June 26, 2011
Continuing the BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: DROP DEAD DIVA series, today, here is my extended conversation with Tony-nominee and Broadway star Kate Levering about starring in seven Broadway shows - CHICAGO and 42nd STREET included - by the time she was twenty-two, as well as working with Harry Connick, Jr...
by Robert Diamond - June 26, 2011
Continuing the BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: DROP DEAD DIVA series, today, here is my extended conversation with Tony-nominee and Broadway star Kate Levering about starring in seven Broadway shows - CHICAGO and 42nd STREET included - by the time she was twenty-two, as well as working with Harry Connick, Jr...
Nathan Lane, Kara DioGuardi & More Set for Developing USA Series
by Kelsey Denette - May 02, 2011
USA Network continues to expand its portfolio of character driven original series with 13 projects in development from industry heavyweights including Nathan Lane, Mark Gordon and Kara DioGuardi, plus Parkes/MacDonald Productions, it was announced today by Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel, co-preside...
by Kelsey Denette - May 02, 2011
USA Network continues to expand its portfolio of character driven original series with 13 projects in development from industry heavyweights including Nathan Lane, Mark Gordon and Kara DioGuardi, plus Parkes/MacDonald Productions, it was announced today by Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel, co-preside...
USA Launches New Seasons of Law & Order: CI, In Plain Sight 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2011
USA Network, the #1 network in 2010 for an unprecedented five consecutive years running, is kicking off its spring lineup with two of its popular original series, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and IN PLAIN SIGHT...
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2011
USA Network, the #1 network in 2010 for an unprecedented five consecutive years running, is kicking off its spring lineup with two of its popular original series, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and IN PLAIN SIGHT...
Mehcad Brooks and Selita Ebanks Host BET's RIP THE RUNWAY 2011
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2011
It's lucky number 7 for BET's annual fashion celebration, RIP THE RUNWAY. ...
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2011
It's lucky number 7 for BET's annual fashion celebration, RIP THE RUNWAY. ...
Mehcad Brooks and Selita Ebanks Host BET's RIP THE RUNWAY 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 03, 2011
It's lucky number 7 for BET's annual fashion celebration, RIP THE RUNWAY. ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 03, 2011
It's lucky number 7 for BET's annual fashion celebration, RIP THE RUNWAY. ...
USA Launches New Seasons of Law & Order: CI, In Plain Sight 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 03, 2011
USA Network, the #1 network in 2010 for an unprecedented five consecutive years running, is kicking off its spring lineup with two of its popular original series, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and IN PLAIN SIGHT...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 03, 2011
USA Network, the #1 network in 2010 for an unprecedented five consecutive years running, is kicking off its spring lineup with two of its popular original series, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and IN PLAIN SIGHT...
Red Dog Squadron Closes greedy 1/29, 2011
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011
Five people struggle with greed, hope, desire and integrity in the wake of an emailed plea for money that promises big returns....
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011
Five people struggle with greed, hope, desire and integrity in the wake of an emailed plea for money that promises big returns....
Orleans Showroom Welcomes Sinbad, 1/1-2
by BWW News Desk - January 01, 2011
Renowned comedian Sinbad rings in the New Year Las Vegas style, with his unique comedic storytelling and wit at The Orleans Showroom, January 1 and 2, each evening at 8 p.m. ...
by BWW News Desk - January 01, 2011
Renowned comedian Sinbad rings in the New Year Las Vegas style, with his unique comedic storytelling and wit at The Orleans Showroom, January 1 and 2, each evening at 8 p.m. ...
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