Jane Kaczmarek News

Taken right out of the comedic pages of the Bob Newhart manual, a new hilarious 'Alternate Ending' for AMC's popular drama BREAKING BAD has been released.

L.A. Theatre Works' Radio Theatre Series will air KINDERTRANSPORT written by Diane Samuels, directed by Jeannie Hackett and featuring Jane Kaczmarek, Susan Sullivan and Molly Quinn. The broadcast can be heard locally in Southern California on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 from 7-9 pm on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles.

Annabelle Gurwitch (Dinner and a Movie, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up, Fired!) is adapting her third book, the forthcoming memoir, I SEE YOU MADE AN EFFORT (Blue Rider Press, March 2014) into a theatrical property, following the success of her past two book to plays: You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up and Fired! A sneak preview of the work in progress is scheduled for Nuyorican Poets Cafe (236 East 3rd Street) tonight, November 12th at 9pm.

Annabelle Gurwitch (Dinner and a Movie, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up, Fired!) is adapting her third book, the forthcoming memoir, I SEE YOU MADE AN EFFORT (Blue Rider Press, March 2014) into a theatrical property, following the success of her past two book to plays: You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up and Fired! A sneak preview of the work in progress is scheduled for Nuyorican Poets Café (236 East 3rd Street) on November 12th at 9pm.

Popular WIGS drama Ruth & Erica, starring Maura Tierney (“ER”, “The Good Wife”) and an all star cast premieres on Hulu and Hulu+ TODAY. The 13-episode series (which originally premiered on YouTube) is now available in three, 30-minute episodes on the platform at www.hulu.com/ruth-and-erica.

'Humor Abuse,' the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in the circus, opened last night, September 21 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Performances of the Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Award-winning play continue through November 3, 2013. (Previews are September 17 through 20.) Check out a look back at the starry opening night celebration below!

The Ebell of Los Angeles Playwright Prize has been created to encourage, inspire and celebrate California women playwrights with pride, praise, and a prize.

The top laugh-out loud scenes from the greatest television shows of all time are celebrated in TV's FUNNIEST OF THE FUNNIEST: A Paley Center for Media Special,' airing tonight, Sept. 1 (9-11 p.m. ET) on NBC.

Seven-time Emmy Award winner Betty White will host 'TV's Funniest of the Funniest: A Paley Center for Media Special,' a star-studded salute to the top laugh-out loud scenes from the greatest television shows of yesterday and today.

The top laugh-out loud scenes from the greatest television shows of all time are celebrated in TV's FUNNIEST OF THE FUNNIEST: A Paley Center for Media Special," airing Sunday, Sept. 1 (9-11 p.m. ET) on NBC.

When King Roland insists that Baileywick assist Sofia on her Buttercup troop outing, Sofia puts her Buttercup skills to use to prove that even princesses are capable of doing things for themselves. Guest Starring Viola Davis ('The Help') Sofia's Buttercup troop leader Helen Hanshaw.

Disney Junior announces July 2013 Programming Highlights!

Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), reprising the role she created for the U.S premiere at the Manhattan Theatre Club and for which she won an Ovation award in the L.A. premiere, and Susan Sullivan (Dharma and Greg, Castle) head the cast when Jeanie Hackett directs Kindertransport by Diane Samuelsfor L.A. Theatre Works. All performances will be recorded live in front of an audience (without sets or costumes) to air on L.A. Theatre Works' syndicated radio theater series, which broadcasts weekly on public radio stations nationwide and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org.

Molly C. Quinn, best known for her role as "Alexis Castle" on ABC's hit show Castle, has been set to join Jane Kaczmarek, Susan Sullivan, Hugo Armstrong, Shannon Lee Clair and Angela Paton when L.A. Theatre Worksrecords Diane Samuels' award-winning play, Kindertransport, for radio broadcast and digital download. In Kindertransport, Quinn will play opposite Susan Sullivan as her daughter - on Castle, she plays Sullivan's granddaughter. Five performances will be recorded in front of a live audience at UCLA's James Bridges Theater June 20 through June 23. Jeanie Hackett directs.

SOFIA THE FIRST cable TV's #1 series among Kids 2-5, will expand to a daily telecast and kick off Disney Junior's multi-platform 'Pirate and Princess Summer' programming event beginning TODAY, JUNE 10.

Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), reprising the role she created for the U.S premiere at the Manhattan Theatre Club and for which she won an Ovation award in the L.A. premiere, and Susan Sullivan (Dharma and Greg, Castle) head the cast when Jeanie Hackett directs Kindertransport by Diane Samuelsfor L.A. Theatre Works. All performances will be recorded live in front of an audience (without sets or costumes) to air on L.A. Theatre Works' syndicated radio theater series, which broadcasts weekly on public radio stations nationwide and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org.

SOFIA THE FIRST cable TV's #1 series among Kids 2-5, will expand to a daily telecast and kick off Disney Junior's multi-platform 'Pirate and Princess Summer' programming event beginning MONDAY, JUNE 10.

Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

Jane Kaczmarek is headed back to Fox. The mad mother of MALCOM IN The Middle has officially signed on to co-star in the network's upcoming comedy pilot FRIENDS & FAMILY, Deadline reports.

Tribes celebrated its Opening Night on Sunday, March 10 at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Nina Raine, the CTG and Barrow Street Theatre production is directed by David Cromer in the play's West Coast Premiere. Celebrities such as Guillermo Diaz, Jonathan Groff, Deidre Hall, Ian Harding, Jane Kaczmarek, Alan Mandell, Ron Perlman, Jeff Perry, Nina Raine (playwright), Peter Roth, Joan Van Ark and Charlayne Woodard attended the opening festivities, and BroadwayWorld has photos below!