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McGinley, who plays Dr. Cox on “Scrubs,” Russ said. “I recorded his lines first and did a rough cut of the final Dr.

Cox/Linus speech for the end of the short. From that point I had a visual to show the other cast members when they came in to record their lines. All it took was a few seconds of hearing Dr.

Cox’s voice coming out of Linus’ mouth and their eyes lit up. Everyone was eager to lend their voice to the reel. “With Ryan’s help, I think we were able to capture the best elements of `Scrubs’ while keeping the tone of `A Charlie Brown Christmas’ well intact,” Russ added.

(However, the amusing video is probably not suitable for younger kids - there’s some typically “Scrubs”-ian salty humor in it.) The resulting short film, which was first screened at a “Scrubs” holiday party, and recently posted on YouTube, has become a hit. As of midday Friday, it had been viewed almost 200,000 times.

And the duo say they have not gotten any grief, good or otherwise, from the estate of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz or from NBC. “So far we’ve stayed under the radar,” Russ said.

“We just wanted to make something to entertain the cast and crew, but I’m glad other people are enjoying it,” Levin added. in Scrubs | Permalink | Comments (0) video is a 10-minute version of A Charlie Brown Christmas, but with entirely different dialogue, courtesy of the cast of Scrubs. It's pretty darn hilarious, and must viewing for any fan of the NBC comedy.

[The following sentence has been changed] It was put together by an editor for the show, Daniel Russ, and a former Scrubs writers' assistant, Ryan A. Levin, who wrote the dialogue for the cast of the show (and typical of this winning comedy, be aware that there is some salty dialogue herein). Levin and Russ then cut the dialogue together with the Peanuts holiday classic.

As usual, the performance of John C. Cox on Scrubs, is a hoot -- even when it's only his voice. Thanks to the So-Called Austin Mayor for the link.

I heard from Ryan Levin, who wanted to let me know that he actually co-created the Scrubs /Peanuts video with another Scrubs staffer, Daniel Russ, an editor for the show. The film could not have been made without him, Levin said in his email. I heard from Daniel as well, and he talked about how he came up with the idea for the video: As most holiday/wrap party reels go, it comes down someone in editorial frantically cutting together all the out takes into a 10-minute reel for the cast and crew to enjoy while throwing back a few drinks.

I've worked on a bunch of television shows and to be honest, I became rather bored with doing the same blooper reel. And so, I took one of my favorite holiday specials and adapted it into something new. Thanks to both Levin and Russ for creating something truly memorable.

in Scrubs | Permalink | Comments (4) New shows for the 2006-2007 season, Scrubs, The Office (US UK) | Permalink | Comments (24) Continue reading "Skip the 'Party,' go straight to the 'House'" in General television, House, Scrubs | Permalink | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0) RealityBlurred.com supplied this link to the blog of winner Randal Pinkett, who supplies his take on the whole “two Apprentices” situation. The tagline that Fox is using to promote the Thursday return to The O.

C. of Marissa’s little sister, who’s all grown up now and apparently a bundle of trouble, is that “she won’t be ignored any more!” Which is kind of funny, because the running joke of the series is that Caitlin has been ignored almost more than the Brady’s dog was on “The Brady Bunch.

” Oh, the networks like their little in-jokes, especially when they are mocking each other's rating performances. CBS’ Tuesday press release on its Monday night ratings performance was titled “CBS’ Five Reasons to Watch on Monday.” The joke is that ABC’s new Monday shows, including “Emily’s Reasons Why Not,” in which Emily makes lists of five reasons why she should not date certain guys, did not do so well.

And CBS was there to rub it in. For a while now, 60 Minutes has been running more entertainment features and profiles. But am I alone in thinking that the esteemed newsmagazine does not really need to do a profile of Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman?

She's a swell actress, but why on earth do we need to see a piece about her on 60 Minutes ? Isn't that what InStyle magazine is for? Finally, Tom Cavanagh, whose new series, “Love Monkey,” premieres Tuesday, told me he’ll be back on “Scrubs” as J.

D.’s brother later in the season. in General television, Scrubs, TV grab bag, The Apprentice , The O.

C., Veronica Mars | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) nbc.com for a free promo clip.

in Scrubs | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) scifi.com's schedule for details). The special's much too short, but it's nice to see the Battlestar actors all cleaned up and in playful moods.

Some tidbits from the special ( spoiler alert! Don't read this if you want to be in the dark on Season 2! 6 kills a Cylon, Mary McDonnell intimates that President Roslin suspects Baltar may be a Cylon and Apollo ends up in a suicidal mood.

Also, TV Guide's Michael Ausiello reports that Lucy Lawless, who's played a journalist on Battlestar, returns twice to the show. You have to love NBC's Scrubs promos. Love in the sense of hate, that is.

The promos, which herald the comedy's Jan. 3 return, announce, 'Scrubs' fans, your pain is almost over! Well now, who caused that pain?

Who might that be? It's you , NBC! You caused the pain that you are now advertising the end of!

Yeesh. Speaking of Sci Fi, the network has picked up all 10 episodes of Night Stalker, the seven episodes that aired on ABC and three episodes that didn't air because the show was canceled. Night Stalker will air on Sci Fi in the summer.

Here's a little teaser from an interview I did with Greg Garcia, creator of My Name Is Earl : In an episode in the new year, Jon Favreau will guest star as the very disgruntled manager of a fast-food joint where Earl gets a job. More from Garcia will be posted here in coming days. Speaking of hot shows, next week in this space, you'll find an interview with Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes.

And later Thursday or early Friday, check back here for our usual list of what to watch this weekend, plus Sid Smith and I weigh in on our favorite and least favorite TV of 2005. in Battlestar Galactica, General television, My Name Is Earl, Scrubs, TV grab bag | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) McGinley, who plays Dr.