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Tatler Asia
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
13 of the campiest, silliest and best musical episodes on TV
2. 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer': Once More, with Feeling (Season 6, 2001) Why it exists: A demon compels everyone in Sunnydale to sing their deepest truths. The gold standard of TV musical episodes. Creator Joss Whedon wrote the lyrics and music himself (which, against all odds, is good). Each song pushes the plot forward and reveals inner pain, especially Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar). The fact that this became a cult sing-along classic proves musical episodes can be transcendent if they're sharp, meta and a little bit haunted. 3. 'Scrubs': My Musical (Season 6, 2007) Why it exists: A patient hears everything as a musical due to a brain aneurysm. Funny, sweet and strangely moving, Scrubs nails the musical format without losing its slapstick soul. The episode's showstoppers—'Everything Comes Down to Poo,' anyone?—blend humor and hospital drama with surprising grace. And it helps that Broadway veteran Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q) leads the vocals. 4. 'Xena: Warrior Princess': The Bitter Suite (Season 3, 1998) Why it exists: Emotional trauma drives Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) into a musical dreamscape. Forget camp; this is operatic fantasy. After a dark betrayal, the heroines fall into a magical land (Illusia) where emotions transform into fully orchestrated songs. Think Les Misérables meets sword fighting and sapphic tension. This is ahead of its time, extra in the best way and still deeply beloved by fans. 5. 'Riverdale': Too many to count (2018–2023) Why it exists: 'Why not?' is more like it. From Carrie: The Musical to Heathers and Next to Normal , Riverdale turned every teen trauma into a Broadway cover band. The musical episodes were campy, clumsy and chaotic, but also impossible to look away from (which is the show's entire appeal anyway). They often made zero narrative sense, but that was the charm. It's like watching a school talent show with a CW budget. 6. 'The Magicians': All That Hard, Glossy Armor (Season 4, 2019) Why it exists: Fantasy trauma, of course. This SyFy gem didn't need to go full Broadway, but it did. And it worked. When Margo (Summer Bishil), the show's acid-tongued queen, sings 'Don't Get Me Wrong' in armour while slaying a magical beast, it's part empowerment anthem, part emotional exorcism. The show had multiple musical moments, but this one was peak chaotic majesty. 7. 'Community': Regional Holiday Music (Season 3, 2011) Why it exists: To roast Glee with precision, pitch and painful honesty. This wasn't just another one of those musical episodes. It was a lovingly savage takedown of Glee -style sentimental manipulation. The students of Greendale are slowly seduced into joining a glee club that's clearly a cult, one genre-bending number at a time. From Abed's (Danny Pudi) holiday rap to Annie's (Alison Brie) breathy, borderline-inappropriate burlesque, every song is both a bop and a barb. 'Regional Holiday Music' stands as one of the smartest musical episodes on television because it sings while it stabs. 8. 'That '70s Show': That '70s Musical (Season 4, 2002) Why it exists: Eric (Topher Grace) gets knocked out, and the writers said, 'Why not disco?' It is the '70s, after all. After a stage accident in drama class, Eric dreams the whole cast into a Technicolour variety show where they perform groovy covers of classic hits. The result? A fever dream of bell-bottoms, glitter and hair flips that barely makes narrative sense—but delivers era-appropriate kitsch. 9. 'Fringe': Brown Betty (Season 2, 2010) Why it exists: Walter (John Noble) gets high and tells a noir bedtime story to cope with guilt. In this ambitious genre-bender, Fringe 's eccentric scientist escapes reality by spinning a detective tale starring his colleagues—with a healthy dose of singing. The musical moments are surreal, the visuals stylised and the heartbreak real. A rare episode where science fiction pauses to sing the blues. 10. 'The Flash': Duet (Season 3, 2017) Why it exists: A magical villain traps Barry and Kara in a jazz-hands dreamscape to help them process their feelings. When you have two main characters with serious Broadway chops, the only appropriate question is: why not? The Music Meister (played with Broadway flair by Darren Criss) zaps the two superheroes (Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist) into a 1940s-style musical fantasia. Why? Because apparently, singing about your trauma fixes everything faster than therapy or super speed. All three are also Glee alums, so this crossover practically wrote itself. 11. 'Psych': Psych: The Musical (Season 7, 2013) Why it exists: The show always flirted with musicals, and then finally said, 'Let's just do it'. A long-teased musical episode turned two-part event, it sees Shawn (James Roday Rodriguez) and Gus (Dulé Hill) investigating a murderous playwright while singing their way through clues. This wasn't a dream or a spell, but the show embracing its own campy, theatre-kid heart. The result? A Broadway-lite murder mystery full of tap, tunes and tenacity. See more: From 'The Pitt' to 'Grey's Anatomy': 10 medical dramas for every kind of viewer 12. 'Once Upon a Time': The Song in Your Heart (Season 6, 2017) Why it exists: Because a magical wish from Snow White makes music a weapon and a wedding gift. In a flashback, Snow (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Charming (Josh Dallas) wish for their daughter to grow up with hope, and the wish manifests as a musical spell cast over the kingdom. Back in the present day, that spell gets activated during Emma's (Jennifer Morrison) wedding. The logic is loose, but the songs are unapologetically Disney—and the payoff is pure fairytale catharsis. 13. 'Ally McBeal': The Musical, Almost (Season 3, 2000) Why it exists: Ally's (Calista Flockhart) therapist suggests she channel her feelings, so they committed to the bit. After being told to express herself musically, Ally finds her inner life bursting into song. Her friends and coworkers are suddenly backup singers and belting soloists. It's half group therapy, half VH1 Divas Live. However, it is somehow perfectly on-brand for a show where hallucinations and unspoken desires already danced at the edges.
Perth Now
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Zach Braff quit job after landing Scrubs role
Zach Braff quit his job as soon as he was cast in Scrubs. The 50-year-old actor shot to fame playing Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian in the medical sitcom - which ran from 2001 to 2010 - and although he was initially only hired for the pilot episode, he was happy to quit his steady work as a waiter because after living "frugally" for so long, he knew he could survive on just that one paycheque. Speaking at the ATX TV Festival, People magazine reports he said: 'I got Scrubs after six auditions. I was driving home and I put the Motorola StarTAC on the passenger seat, my phone rang and it was Bill [Lawrence, creator] and he said 'you got it' and I was so thrilled and my life was going to change. 'Even if it was just the pilot, my life was changed forever because I was living so frugally." Zach called him mom, dad, and the manager of the restaurant to tell them he had secured the job - but he was told he still needed to work that evening. He said: 'The manager said 'I am so happy for you, but you have to work tonight.' And I got hammered, and I was the worst waiter ever. I quit the job, and my Mom said, 'Why did you quit? What if it's just the pilot?' "I had been living so frugally and said, 'Do you know how long I could live off of the money of this pilot?' Like I had it dialled to live off like $12,000 a year, so from the pilot I was like, 'I'm rich!' " Zach recently confirmed he will be returning to the role in a Scrubs reboot, with creator Bill Lawrence previously explaining old faces will be joined by new cast members. He told Deadline: "We've been talking about a lot, and I think the only real reason to do it is a combo. "A: people wanting to see what the world of medicine was like for the people they love, which is part of any successful reboot. But B: I think that show always worked because you get to see young people dropped into the world of medicine, knowing young people that go there are super idealistic and are doing it because it's a calling. "There's no cliché 'rich doctors playing golf' — that's not what it is anymore. So I think that, no matter what it is, it would be a giant mistake not to do as a combo of those two things."
Geek Tyrant
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Zach Braff Talks About How J.D. is Different in the SCRUBS Series Reboot - "It's Very, Very Hard to Be a Doctor Today" — GeekTyrant
Actor Zach Braff has had a solid career both in front of and behind the camera, but it all started with the beloved TV series Scrubs , which he's about to return to. The show is coming back, and with its original creator, Bill Lawrence, behind it, it seems like it's bound to bring back some of the original charm, however, Braff says he feels like he needs to approach his character in a whole new way. Braff and Lawrence appeared at the ATX TV Festival (via TVLine), where they talked about bringing the show back in a way that recaptures the heart of it, while acknowledging that being a doctor is much different compared to when J.D. first joined Sacred Heart when the show started 24 years ago. Braff got into it, stating: 'When Bill and I shoot the shit about it, [we ask ourselves] how do you still have the spirit of the [original] show — the humor and the heart of the show, and the fantasies and all the fun stuff that we all loved? 'The show was about a young doctor coming into this new world, so what is it like [to be] a doctor who is 50 and has been beaten down by the system? It's very, very hard to be a doctor today.' It's been 15 years since the show ended its first run, and Braff talked about playing an older version of his character, saying: 'And what is [JD's] life like now? Obviously, you can still have the bromance, and the love, and the friendship. But coming at it from the opposite angle, what is it like for a guy who has been through this system and dealing with all that stuff for so long?' When you go hard on a medical drama and really get down to the trauma and fatigue, you get a show like The Pitt , which is fantastic, but it's so tonally opposite from Scrubs. So if they're looking to be fun, but still be realistic, they'll have to find that sweet spot. The returning series is still in early stages, but we should be hearing more as it presses forward. Are you looking forward to the Scrubs reboot?
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Scrubs-style medical comedy from top US writers airs on BBC1 tonight
If you're looking for your next laugh, BBC1 is showing St Denis Medical, a workplace comedy with a big heart From the Superstore team, St Denis Medical (on tonight, June 6, on BBC1 at 10.40pm) is a funny and charming workplace comedy that could easily run for many seasons. The mockumentary-style sitcom is created by Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin - Justin is a top showrunner, best known for his work on Superstore, with other credits including Scrubs and the American version of The Office. The US show introduces us to St. Denis Medical, a safety-net hospital in Oregon, although hospital boss Joyce (The Goldbergs' Wendi McLendon-Covey) is trying to promote it as 'an international medical destination'. It begins as supervising nurse Alex, played by the brilliant Allison Tolman (you'll recognise her from Fargo and Good Girls), helps a drug addict in the ER. Alex is a workaholic who thinks the emergency ward would collapse without her - although she's probably right. On reception, her overworked colleague Val (Kaliko Kauahi, you'll know her as Superstore's Sandra), tries to handle a restless queue of patients. New staff nurse Matt (Mekki Leeper) is late on his first day - coming from a remote community that doesn't believe in medicine, he'll be starting with the basics. He thinks he's one of the Avengers, but he's completely useless. Making up this eclectic team are jaded Dr Ron (David Alan Grier), nurse Serena (Kahyun Kim) and surgeon Bruce (Josh Lawson), who keeps a samurai sword and a guitar in his office next to all his certificates and thinks he's a detective doctor like 'House'. He's not. This is not a glossy, glamorous medical drama - it's more Scrubs than Grey's, as the under-funded but dedicated staff try not to lose their patience or their patients. Expect lots of laughs and slapstick humour, but also, just when you least expect it, a lot of heart. Starts with a double-bill. *St Denis Medical is airing on BBC1 tonight at 10.40pm There's plenty more on TV tonight - here's the best of the rest.. ALISON HAMMOND'S BIG WEEKEND, BBC1, 8.30pm A cackling, warm-hearted open book, it's no wonder celebrities will tell Alison anything. The series so far has been engaging and fun and this time she spends a big weekend with Scary Spice herself, Mel B. They begin in Mel's hometown of Leeds, where she has built a new life following her high-profile divorce from second husband, Stephen Belafonte. A far cry from her popstar days, Mel's daily routine now involves helping feed the chickens and goats on her working farm. Of course, Alison (a Spice Girls fan obviously) also finds out about life in the band and discovers that Mel and Geri still have a tumultuous relationship, speaking one day and not the next. The visit takes a heartfelt turn when Alison meets Mel's mother, Andrea. They reflect on the challenges of Mel's past, including her time in America and her troubled marriage, which strained their mother-daughter bond for years. THE SURVIVORS, NETFLIX Your latest binge watch is right here, a gripping murder mystery based on Jane Harper's novel of the same name. Set in a tightly-knit Tasmanian community, a place where everyone knows everyone's secrets, this six-episode limited series explores what happens when people have to reckon with a past trauma. Charlie Vickers stars as Kieran Elliott, whose life changed forever when two young men drowned and a young girl went missing in his hometown of Evelyn Bay during a storm. Fifteen years later, returning with partner Mia (Yerin Ha) and young child, the guilt that still haunts him resurfaces. When the body of a young woman is found on the beach, the town is once again rocked by tragedy and questions surface about the past. The investigation of her death threatens to reveal long-held secrets, the truth about the missing girl, and a killer among them. A drama about grief and loss and also a thrilling whodunit. EMMERDALE, ITV1, 7.30pm Cain is still reeling after Nate's body was identified and he was questioned by the police. He's been having flashbacks about the last time he saw his son. With Cain being strangely contrite, Tracy remains suspicious. There is further shock when DC Cole arrives. There has been a development in Nate's case, but will it plunge anyone else into the frame? It's Sarah's birthday, but with everything that's going on, it's not a happy day. A resolution is found for Pollard. CORONATION STREET, ITV1, 8pm Having allowed Millie to stay the night, Eileen warns Todd he may become responsible for her and must address the problem. Theo tells Millie her Mum wants her home, but Millie will only return if Theo moves back in. Dee-Dee assures Ed that she's put the past behind her and her focus is on ensuring better training for midwives. When Debbie and Carl call at No.13 with bacon sandwiches, Kevin clocks Abi's discomfort and leaves feeling suspicious.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zach Braff: Scrubs Revival Will Capture Same ‘Humor and Heart,' Show How JD Has Been ‘Beaten Down by the System'
ABC's Scrubs revival will do more than just 'play the hits.' Series creator Bill Lawrence was joined by leading man Zach Braff at the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, Sunday, where they opened up about the impetus for the highly anticipated follow-up. More from TVLine Shrinking Boss Bill Lawrence Tees Up Reunion With His 'Hero' Michael J. Fox, Shares Favorite Spin City Memory Brett Goldstein Reveals How His Role in Bill Lawrence-Donald Faison Pilot 'Space Turk' (?!) Led to Ted Lasso 9-1-1: Nashville Adds Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost and 2 Others to Cast - See Who Everyone Is Playing 'It's fun to talk to [the fans] about it because part of the burden is Zach and Donald [Faison] were going, 'Eaaaaaagle!' Like, those guys are 50 now!' Lawrence exclaimed. 'So, we have to figure out what that looks like.' And according to Braff, those discussions are well underway. 'When Bill and I shoot the s—t about it, [we ask ourselves] how do you still have the spirit of the [original] show — the humor and the heart of the show, and the fantasies and all the fun stuff that we all loved?' he relayed. 'The show was about a young doctor coming into this new world, so what is it like [to be] a doctor who is 50 and has been beaten down by the system? It's very, very hard to be a doctor today.' At this point, Lawrence interjected and acknowledged that, yes, 'medicine has a changed a lot. In some dark, hard ways, but [also] in some very comedic ways….' 'And what is [JD's] life like now?' Braff asked. 'Obviously, you can still have the bromance, and the love, and the friendship. But coming at it from the opposite angle, what is it like for a guy who has been through this system and dealing with all that stuff for so long?' And that's what excites them as they talk more about a potential Season 10, which is still awaiting an official green light at the network. Of course, Lawrence and Braff also are looking forward to getting the proverbial band back together. When I moderated the Bill Lawrence & Friends panel the previous evening — an event that also featured Josh Hopkins (Cougar Town), Brett Goldstein and Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso), and Charly Clive (star of Lawrence's forthcoming Steve Carell comedy for HBO) — Lawrence and Braff reiterated just how inseparable the Scrubs cast has remained since its original nine-season run wrapped 15 years ago. 'We're all still friends,' Braff said. 'People think this is a lie we tell you, but we all really hang out. Bill and I go over to Johnny C. [McGinley's] house in Malibu and sit in his sauna, Donald and I are legitimately best friends… As we speak, he's staying in my apartment in New York City….' 'Neil Flynn is on Shrinking,' Lawrence interjected, 'and Sarah [Chalke] is out with my wife [Christa Miller right now].' 'We're all very close,' Braff continued. 'And so when this came up — that ABC and Disney wanted to do it — it just felt like the right time .The idea of going and laughing all day long with this group of people again, that I love so much, sounded like a really good time.' Ted Lasso Season 4: Everything We Know View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
