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My Own Worst Enemy Promo Trailer
Original at actualite-de-stars.com
• Sun, May 24
myownworstenemy-tv.com Promotional Trailer for the new series, "My Own Worst Enemy", airing Mondays this fall on NBC. © NBC ... my own worst enemy ... www.actualite-de-stars.com
'Mentalist' at head of rookie class
Original at Variety
• Fri, May 15
CA There were plenty of embarrassing misfires for NBC this season, however, led by the unwatchable duo of "Kath and Kim" and "Knight Rider." Also, "Crusoe," "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Kings" quickly flamed out, and reality entry "Momma's Boys" was as bad ...
Is your favorite show facing a death sentence?
Original at Sun-Sentinel.com
• Fri, May 15
FL Now the trades are reporting it might get a pickup but without Zach Braff. Bad idea. NBC--This past season was almost a total washout. Cruesoe, My Own Worst Enemy, Knight Rider, Kings and Kath & Kim all tanked. (Southland looks like the exception, ...
NBC Pickups Announced
Original at Washington Post
• Mon, May 4
Access Hollywood DC My Own Worst Enemy?" The aforementioned "Kath & Kim?" Then you know the whole "we don't need no stinking pilots" thing did not go so well. So NBC is back to making pilots. Which, they're learning all over again, takes a lot longer than when you don't ...
NBC unveils new programs for fall
Original at latimesblogs.latimes.com
• Mon, May 4
Also gone forever are “Lipstick Jungle,” “Kath & Kim,” “Knight Rider,” “Kings,” “My Own Worst Enemy” and “Crusoe.” The pilot for "Parenthood," based on the 1989 Steve Martin film, is not complete, but NBC executives said they are confident in the ...
WE LOVE TV: "Chuck" finale showed why this show needs saving
Original at StarNewsOnline.com
• Wed, Apr 29
NC NBC alrready won't be bringing back a lot of shows. "Knight Rider," "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Crusoe" are all sure goners, and "Life," though deserving, seems dead. The season finale aired Monday night, and though it was "to be continued," it would be ...
My Own Worst Enemy: The Complete Series – DVD Review
Original at monstersandcritics.com
• Wed, Apr 29
- Lane Law I wondered if I would be witnessing, almost in real time, the final crash and burn of Christian Slater's ever unstable career. I like Christian Slater. You might even consider me a fan. There was a summer in my young life when I watched "Gleaming the ...
Coming soon... My Own Worst Enemy, scifi
Original at TV Scoop
• Mon, Apr 27
UK It was recently announced that both Joss Whedon's Dollhouse and not-Joss-Whedon's Knight Rider will be airing out on the channel, and now it has been announced that Christian Slater's multiple personality thriller, My Own Worst Enemy, ...
'Kings': NBC exiles show to summer
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Wed, Apr 22
NBC is making a mistake on this one. What do you expect from a network that spent all summer promoting "My Own Worst Enemy" and then canned it after only four eps aired? And giving Jay Leno a prime-time show, thus costing them five new series? ...
Alfre Woodard Blasts NBC For Enemy, Johnny Depp Declares John ...
Original at National Ledger
• Thu, Apr 16
But that doesn't mean the four-time Emmy-winning actress is over the death of her last series, Christian Slater's heavily promoted "My Own Worst Enemy." "It was short-sightedness and bone-headedness" that accounted for the drama's demise, she blasts. ...
NBC Plays the ‘Kings’-maker
Original at Television Week
• Sun, Mar 1
MI Having struggled to find viewers with popcorn fare such as “Knight Rider” and “My Own Worst Enemy,” the fourth-place network is hoping to reconnect with the affluent audiences that once turned to NBC for high-class shows such as “The West Wing” and ...
Sepinwall on TV: 'Dollhouse' review - The Star-Ledger
Original at NJ.com
• Wed, Feb 11
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Sepinwall on TV: 'Dollhouse' review The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - Just as "My Own Worst Enemy" wasn't able to explain why it would be a good idea to give a spy a split personality, "Dollhouse" struggles to explain why the ...
My Own Worst Enemy Series Review
Original at IGN TV
• Wed, Dec 31
CA - You've got Christian Slater playing the dual role of both Edward Albright, super spy, and Henry Spivey, humdrum suit-and-tie analyst. ...
My Own Worst Enemy Goes Out with a Whimper
Original at The TV and Film Guy's Reviews
• Tue, Dec 16
By Josh Lasser(noreply@blogger.com) I'm seeing this as something like finale week. Heroes aired its final episode of "Volume Three" last night, My Own Worst Enemy put out its last episode, and Pushing Daisies is doing its finale on Wednesday night. While I imagine that Pushing Daisies will make me sad, I definitely didn't feel...
My Own Worst Enemy: "Henry and the Terrible...Day" Review
Original at IGN TV
• Tue, Dec 16
CA - Dec 16, 2008 And that's all it will ever be. At least I got to watch Madchen Amick take her shirt off one more time. That's about the only thing I have left to cling to.
EW TV Review: "My Own Worst Enemy"
Original at NY1
• Wed, Dec 10
I'm not sure it's possible for me to properly explain the plot of NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy" without confusing the heck out of you, but here goes ... www.ny1.com
Is NBC the General Motors of Network TV?
Original at The TV Zone
• Fri, Dec 5
I'm worried about NBC. One of the great broadcasters. An incredible, rich, varied, extraordinary history. Purveyor of so many shows and personalities that American life and culture would be unrecognizable had NBC never existed at all. It's just an amazing, amazing place.
My Own Worst Enemy: "Down Rio Way" Review
Original at IGN TV
• Thu, Dec 4
CA - Dec 4, 2008 The last episode is next week and I don't see Henry or Edward getting "fixed" or any giant mysteries getting solved. Alas, we live in a time when networks ...
Review: Memory is what you make it
Original at The Journal News / Lohud.com
• Fri, Nov 28
NY - Nov 28, 2008 For that matter, NBC's drama "My Own Worst Enemy" is about an amoral spy who creates a nice-guy alter ego right down to the happy home movies of a childhood ...
My Own Worst Enemy its Own Worst Enemy
Original at The TV and Film Guy's Reviews
• Tue, Nov 25
By Josh Lasser(noreply@blogger.com) Edward is in Morocco. He, unbeknownst to his partner, has stolen some sort of missile defense device, the Falcon (he and his partner were assigned to attempt an infiltration aimed at stealing it from an American base to as an exercise to test the base's security, not to actually take the dev...
My Own Worst Enemy: "High Crimes and Turducken" Review
Original at IGN TV
• Tue, Nov 25
CA - Nov 25, 2008 Also I heartily approve of Madchen Amick standing wet in a bathrobe. That's always a fine Thanksgiving treat. But things are actually falling into place a ...
Do Networks Need the Bailout even Worse than the Auto Industry?
Original at Jossip
• Mon, Nov 24
By drew Sure, sure, they are all tied together through ad dollars. So when GM made that deal with NBC to promote their cars on My Own Worst Enemy, and then the show got canceled, that was an obvious loss for both sectors. But as much as David Pecker believes that all magazine ads are bought by [...]
What Went Wrong with 'My Own Worst Enemy'?
Original at BuddyTV
• Mon, Nov 17
By editor@buddytv.com Despite lots of investment, both in production (how else can you wheel in Christian Slater?) and promotion, My Own Worst Enemy has been ultimately cancelled. It's just an indicator of the hard times NBC has gotten itself into: this season is proving to be its biggest failure in a while, wi...
Opinion: ‘Enemy’ Failure Hurts NBC on Multiple Levels
Original at SF Universe
• Sat, Nov 15
By brian With Enemy gone, the axe hovering near Crusoe and the dreaded “jump the shark” phrase being used in connection with Heroes, it could take a superhero to get NBC out of this mess. Tags: Christian Slater, Crusoe, General Motors, Heroes, My Own Worst Enemy
Start Making Sense: Thoughts on "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Life on Mars"
Original at Check the Fien Print
• Sat, Nov 15
By Daniel(noreply@blogger.com) On one hand, "My Own Worst Enemy" is trippy and confusing fun. Christian Slater plays cold-blooded government agent Edward Albright as well as milquetoast-y management consultant Henry Spivey. It's a bit disappointing that an opening scene doesn't allow Edward to bludgeon a Russian sp...
NBC Cancels Lipstic Jungle and My Own Worst Enemy
Original at phonecardscollector (WordPress)
• Thu, Nov 13
By Peter MSN TV reports this news, and I’m not happy . I never watched Lipstic Jungle, but I know I watch My Own Worst Enemy and I like it. Like me, many people are bummed and even enraged with this poor decision of NBC, one of them even called NBC = No Brainer Company, lol. Currently NBC has 9 out of 13 episo...
Canceled My Own Worst Enemy Was Its Own Worst Enemy
Original at Wired News
• Thu, Nov 13
By Scott Thill NBC is cleaning house after the failure of Heroes to gain traction with viewers. The latest domino to fall: The Christian Slater vehicle My Own Worst Enemy, which failed to hit the jackpot by hitching a ride on Heroes' time... Photo courtesy NBC
My Own Worst Enemy canned already. Christian Slater out of luck again
Original at snarkerati.com
• Thu, Nov 13
By Angela It seems “Heroes” may well be slightly to blame for the demise of Slater’s spy drama, given the numbers have been falling for that over the last few weeks and My Own Worst Enemy was on straight after. It seems “Heroes” may well be slightly to blame for the demise of Slater’s spy drama, given the...
NBC Cancels 'My Own Worst Enemy'
Original at Workbench
• Thu, Nov 13
By Rogers Cadenhead I tried My Own Worst Enemy a few times and thought it was fun to see Slater argue with himself in video voicemail, but the series made some odd decisions, like casting pudgy comic Mike O'Malley as an international superspy. Television's Jonathan Bourne convinced me to put it on my TV Death Po...
Television Review - My Own Worst Enemy
Original at Axiom's Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy
• Thu, Nov 6
By webmaster NBC, 10 PM EST, Mondays Rating (after three episodes): 2 out of 5 Stars I usually give a show about four episodes or more before I sit down and write a review in order to get a good feel for the characters, the premise, ...
My Own Worst Enemy Review - "Sci-Fi Thriller That Feels Like You ...
Original at viewpoints.com
• Thu, Oct 30
The premise had me confused before the show started, as Slater plays dual characters, Henry Spivey and Edward Albright. I didn't understand whether it was a split personality type of thing or whether he was actually portraying two very ...
TV Review: MY OWN WORST ENEMY - SEASON ONE - 'Hello, Henry'
Original at iFMagazine
• Tue, Oct 28
- Oct 28, 2008 This week’s action portion of the show had Henry/Edward traveling to Mexico in order to retrieve a schematic for something or another – really does it ... My Own Worst Enemy': Double dealings Zap2it.com all 2 news articles
Tonight on the Tube: West Wing Marathon, Chuck, Heroes & My Own Worst Enemy
Original at TVaholic.com
• Mon, Oct 27
By Jason the TVaholic Chuck (NBC): New. Tony Hale (Arrested Development) guest stars as an efficiency expert at Buy More and Chuck is having trouble explaining his behavior. My Own Worst Enemy (NBC): New. Edward is sent on a trip to Mexico to get the plans for a new nuclear bomb. Tom’s wife has grown suspicious of all...
TV Or Not TV: 10/20 - 10/26
Original at Quick Stop Entertainment
• Mon, Oct 20
By willwilkins In My Own Worst Enemy we meet Henry Spivey. Henry is a corporate efficiency consultant with a lovely wife, two kids, and he’s not home a lot because his job appears to require a lot of travel. We also find out that, unbeknownst to Henry, he is also Edward Albright, a highly effective, efficie...
Review: My Own Worst Enemy
Original at Flickscribe » Reviews
• Mon, Oct 20
By Kevin When I first heard of My Own Worst Enemy, the new show with Christian Slater, I at once thought something along the lines of “How Lame,” a split personality show. DUMB. When I found the debut episode on iTunes recently for free, I even thought several times about downloading it. Boy am I glad...
Opinion: My Own Worst Enemy: A Gray Zone
Original at brusimm.com
• Sun, Oct 19
By BruSimm I really enjoyed My Own Worst Enemy with Christian Slater, as I pointed out in my observational review of the show. When I look around the internet, I see great reviews and mediocre reviews. I do think the show has fantastic potential, ...
Opinion: Tonight on the Tube: My Own Worst Enemy, Primeval, Living Proof & Saturday Night Live
Original at TVaholic.com
• Sat, Oct 18
By Jason the TVaholic Tonight, NBC has America’s Toughest Jobs on its new night. My Own Worst Enemy (NBC): Repeat. This past Monday’s series premiere episode, “Breakdown,” replays. If you didn’t watch on Monday, you should give it a shot, I thought it was really good and you can read my review and see why.
Review: NBC's My Own Worst Enemy
Original at Crave Online
• Fri, Oct 17
Review: NBC's My Own Worst Enemy CA - Oct 17, 2008 Christian Slater, of all people, makes a convincing leap to the small screen in a dual role as a secret agent and suburban dad, both occupying (and vying ...
Opinion: 'My Own Worst Enemy' recap: Confusing, but nice to have twice the ...
Original at Portsmouth Herald News
• Wed, Oct 15
You see, when Edward Albright goes to sleep, Henry Spivey (Christian Slater) starts his day. One of the tech guys at the office asks him if he cut himself, ... My Own Worst Enemy: Freshman Show in Review BuddyTV Can Christian Slater turn 'My Own Worst Enemy' into his own first ... Los Angeles Times
My Own Worst Enemy: Freshman Show in Review
Original at BuddyTV
• Wed, Oct 15
One of NBC’s newest offerings, My Own Worst Enemy starring Christian Slater, has been getting mixed reviews from all corners of the critics’ room. BuddyTV had our own opinions on the show, as seen on Don William’s review, in which...
Worthy? - Life On Mars, My Own Worst Enemy, Kath & Kim - 2008 Fall TV Pilot Reviews
Original at Tapeworthy
• Tue, Oct 14
By noreply@blogger.com (Vance) Life on Mars - Pilot - Ep. 101 - Series Premiere (ABC/Global Thursdays at 10pm) My Own Worst Enemy - Pilot - Ep. 101 - Series Premiere (NBC/Global Mondays at 10pm) Kath & Kim - Pilot - Ep. 101 - Series Premiere (NBC/E!Canada Thursdays at 8:30pm)
Opinion: Christian Slater in "My Own Worst Enemy" Set Against Tough Competition
Original at Associated Content
• Tue, Oct 14
Life" is correct in this instance because Edward and Henry are the same man. Christian Slater is just the man for the part. ... Review: My Own Worst Enemy Screen Rant My Own Worst Enemy' recap: Confusing, but nice to have twice the ... Portsmouth Herald News
On SCI FI Channel — Oct. 13-17, 2008
Original at Slice of SciFi
• Mon, Oct 13
By Sam Sloan Henry (Slater) is a middle-class efficiency expert living a humdrum life in the suburbs with his wife, Lily (Yara Martinez, “The Hitcher”), their two kids, a dog, and a minivan. Edward (Slater) is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill. Albrig...
Television Review | 'My Own Worst Enemy'
Original at New York Times
• Mon, Oct 13
The hero of “My Own Worst Enemy” on NBC wakes up on the wrong side of his brain. Christian Slater plays a man with two identities. Henry Spivey is a ... Christian Slater, 'My Own Worst Enemy' Chicago Tribune Christian Slater shines in 'My Own Worst Enemy" San Jose Mercury News
Christian Slater's "My Own Worst Enemy" Gets Great Reviews
Original at Huffington Post
• Mon, Oct 13
By The Huffington Post News Editors Christian Slater plays a man with two identities. Henry Spivey is a midlevel management consultant and suburban dad with a nice wife, two children, a dog and a minivan. When he is asleep, or thinks he is asleep, Edward Albright takes over as a multilingual superspy and trained assassin.
TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky: Podcast #27 - Fall TV 2008
Original at Ducky Does TV
• Sat, Sep 20
By Ducky TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky is finally back! We discuss the new fall schedule day by day and break down our returning faves and possible new must-sees. From Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Gossip Girl, Chuck to Heroes and My Own Worst Enemy on Monday. Tuesday’s are Biggest [...]
TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky: Podcast #27 - Fall TV 2008
Original at TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky
• Sat, Sep 20
is finally back! We discuss the new fall schedule day by day and break down our returning faves and possible new must-sees. From Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Gossip Girl, Chuck to Heroes and My Own Worst Enemy on Monday. Tuesday's are Biggest Lose...
"My Own Worst Enemy" review - bad buzz, good show
Original at recgroups newsreader
• Fri, Sep 19
By David from the hollywood reporter First look: 'My Own Worst Enemy' by James Hibberd "It's good," NBC employees are saying. "No, really. I was surprised. It's really good." "My Own Worst Enemy" is NBC's most crucial fall show. ...
Originality is apparently overrated
Original at San Gabriel Valley Tribune
• Wed, Jun 18
NBC (85% of new scripted series from another source) Office Spinoff:" "The Office," itself based on the British series. Kath and Kim:" Australian sitcom. Crusoe:" Daniel Defoe novel. Knight Rider:" '80s NBC show. Merlin:" Arthurian legend. Kings:" David and Goliath story from the Bible.