Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair's sweet, silly and totally unique Best Friends Forever was easily one of my favorite new shows in 2012. Naturally it was canceled by NBC after six episodes, leaving me praying another network would be smart enough to tap these funny ladies to shepherd another comedy, immediately.
Thankfully USA stepped in and greenlit their new pilot, Playing House, which sees the real life Bff's once again playing Bff's -- but this time there's a baby in the mix. I caught up with Jessica St. Clair at USA's Upfront Event in NYC to talk/gush about the dearly departed Best Friends Forever, find out what fans can expect from their newest union (like a Queenetta cameo!) and see how life has changed since Jessica's become The Pope of Designer Fashions For Less!
ETonline: How did you and Lennon pitch this show to USA?
Jessica St. Clair: We were like, "Listen, we got...
Thankfully USA stepped in and greenlit their new pilot, Playing House, which sees the real life Bff's once again playing Bff's -- but this time there's a baby in the mix. I caught up with Jessica St. Clair at USA's Upfront Event in NYC to talk/gush about the dearly departed Best Friends Forever, find out what fans can expect from their newest union (like a Queenetta cameo!) and see how life has changed since Jessica's become The Pope of Designer Fashions For Less!
ETonline: How did you and Lennon pitch this show to USA?
Jessica St. Clair: We were like, "Listen, we got...
- 5/20/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
CBS’ drama pilot The Surgeon General has enlisted three well known actors for guest starring/potentially recurring roles. The project centers on Dr. John Sherman (Jason Isaacs), the most powerful doctor in the nation, the Surgeon General, who has 315 million patients. Anna Deavere Smith will play the Vice President; Paul McCrane is set as the President’s Chief of Staff and Miguel Sandoval as Sen. Nortega. David Krumholtz is among a quartet of actors who round out the cast of the NBC/Sony comedy pilot Brenda Forever, which blends stories from Brenda Miller’s (Ellie Kemper) past and present to give a unique portrait of how a chubby, awkward but incredibly confident 13-year-old girl grew up to be a 31-year-old who still marches to the beat of her own drum. Krumholtz is set to play Neil, Brenda’s best friend. While the role is a lead one, Krumholtz has signed...
- 3/29/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
We snuck a peak at this year's Emmy Awards ballot, and of course the list is flanked with critical hopefuls, from Mad Men to Homeland, Modern Family to Breaking Bad and everywhere in between. But there's hope for the underdogs yet as we found some of the most interesting entries on the Emmy ballot. MTV, Emmy-winning dramas? The CW taking home the gold? Yeah, right- but we can only hope and dream. Check out 21 interesting shows who have rallied for their stars to take home this year's Emmys, straight from the official ballot:
Awkward.: Ashley Rickards for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Brett Davern for Supporting Actor in a Comedy.
Awake: Jason Isaacs for Lead Actor in a Drama, Dylan Minnette for Supporting Actor in a Drama, Bd Wong for Supporting Actor in a Drama.
Best Friends Forever: Lennon Parham for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Jessica St. Clair...
Awkward.: Ashley Rickards for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Brett Davern for Supporting Actor in a Comedy.
Awake: Jason Isaacs for Lead Actor in a Drama, Dylan Minnette for Supporting Actor in a Drama, Bd Wong for Supporting Actor in a Drama.
Best Friends Forever: Lennon Parham for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Jessica St. Clair...
- 6/20/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- TVology
We snuck a peak at this year's Emmy Awards ballot, and of course the list is flanked with critical hopefuls, from Mad Men to Homeland, Modern Family to Breaking Bad and everywhere in between. But there's hope for the underdogs yet as we found some of the most interesting entries on the Emmy ballot. MTV, Emmy-winning dramas? The CW taking home the gold? Yeah, right- but we can only hope and dream. Check out 21 interesting shows who have rallied for their stars to take home this year's Emmys, straight from the official ballot:
Awkward.: Ashley Rickards for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Brett Davern for Supporting Actor in a Comedy.
Awake: Jason Isaacs for Lead Actor in a Drama, Dylan Minnette for Supporting Actor in a Drama, Bd Wong for Supporting Actor in a Drama.
Best Friends Forever: Lennon Parham for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Jessica St. Clair...
Awkward.: Ashley Rickards for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Brett Davern for Supporting Actor in a Comedy.
Awake: Jason Isaacs for Lead Actor in a Drama, Dylan Minnette for Supporting Actor in a Drama, Bd Wong for Supporting Actor in a Drama.
Best Friends Forever: Lennon Parham for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Jessica St. Clair...
- 6/20/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- Celebsology
Network: NBC
Episodes: Six (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: April 4, 2012 -- June 1, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Stephen Schneider, Luka Jones, and Daija Owens.
TV show description:
Jessica (Jessica St. Clair) and Lennon (Lennon Parham) are best friends but live on the opposite sides of the country. When Jessica receives divorce papers via an overnight package, Lennon convinces her to return home to Brooklyn and to move back into her apartment.
It doesn't take long for the girls to fall into their old habits, like having movie marathons and late night girl talk sessions. Unfortunately, these don't really include Joe (Luka Jones), Lennon's live-in boyfriend. Joe tries to be understanding but begins to feel like a stranger in his own home.
Jessica is trying...
Episodes: Six (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: April 4, 2012 -- June 1, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Stephen Schneider, Luka Jones, and Daija Owens.
TV show description:
Jessica (Jessica St. Clair) and Lennon (Lennon Parham) are best friends but live on the opposite sides of the country. When Jessica receives divorce papers via an overnight package, Lennon convinces her to return home to Brooklyn and to move back into her apartment.
It doesn't take long for the girls to fall into their old habits, like having movie marathons and late night girl talk sessions. Unfortunately, these don't really include Joe (Luka Jones), Lennon's live-in boyfriend. Joe tries to be understanding but begins to feel like a stranger in his own home.
Jessica is trying...
- 6/2/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
NBC's "Best Friends Forever" made a lot of friends in a very short period of time -- even though NBC only aired the first four episodes of the freshman series before pulling the plug, fans have rallied around the quirky comedy, starting "Save BFFs" campaigns and making viral video tributes.
Thanks to that fan outcry, NBC agreed to air the show's final two episodes back-to-back (Fri., June 1, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Et on NBC), and if those fans have inspired enough people to give it another look, there could be hope for this little comedy yet. (Rumor has it NBC Universal cable channel USA could be interested in picking up the show for more.)
HuffPost TV has been supporting the show from the start, and would love nothing more than a happy ending for creators and stars Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, so we're doing our part:...
Thanks to that fan outcry, NBC agreed to air the show's final two episodes back-to-back (Fri., June 1, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Et on NBC), and if those fans have inspired enough people to give it another look, there could be hope for this little comedy yet. (Rumor has it NBC Universal cable channel USA could be interested in picking up the show for more.)
HuffPost TV has been supporting the show from the start, and would love nothing more than a happy ending for creators and stars Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, so we're doing our part:...
- 6/1/2012
- by Maggie Furlong
- Huffington Post
NBC's "Best Friends Forever" made a lot of friends in a very short period of time -- even though NBC only aired the first four episodes of the freshman series before pulling the plug, fans have rallied around the quirky comedy, starting "Save BFFs" campaigns and making viral video tributes.
Thanks to that fan outcry, NBC agreed to air the show's final two episodes back-to-back (Fri., June 1, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Et on NBC), and if those fans have inspired enough people to give it another look, there could be hope for this little comedy yet. (Rumor has it NBC Universal cable channel USA could be interested in picking up the show for more.)
HuffPost TV has been supporting the show from the start, and would love nothing more than a happy ending for creators and stars Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, so we're doing our part:...
Thanks to that fan outcry, NBC agreed to air the show's final two episodes back-to-back (Fri., June 1, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Et on NBC), and if those fans have inspired enough people to give it another look, there could be hope for this little comedy yet. (Rumor has it NBC Universal cable channel USA could be interested in picking up the show for more.)
HuffPost TV has been supporting the show from the start, and would love nothing more than a happy ending for creators and stars Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, so we're doing our part:...
- 6/1/2012
- by Maggie Furlong
- Aol TV.
NBC has pulled Best Friends Forever, their low-rated sitcom from the schedule. While the show hasn't been officially cancelled, there's no chance that it will be renewed for a second season.
Following a pair of best gal pals who are reunited after a divorce, Best Friends Forever stars Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Stephen Schneider, Luka Jones, and Daija Owens.
The sitcom debuted on April 4th to poor ratings with a disappointing 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.94 million total viewers. The second episode fell a whopping 25% in the demo and week three dropped another 11%. This week's installment held steady but a 0.8 rating with 2.7 million viewers is still a terrible performance for a network show.
On our NBC ratings report card, Forever ranks 19th out of 20 scripted shows this season, beating only The Firm and...
Following a pair of best gal pals who are reunited after a divorce, Best Friends Forever stars Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Stephen Schneider, Luka Jones, and Daija Owens.
The sitcom debuted on April 4th to poor ratings with a disappointing 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.94 million total viewers. The second episode fell a whopping 25% in the demo and week three dropped another 11%. This week's installment held steady but a 0.8 rating with 2.7 million viewers is still a terrible performance for a network show.
On our NBC ratings report card, Forever ranks 19th out of 20 scripted shows this season, beating only The Firm and...
- 4/28/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
This week, NBC unveiled Best Friends Forever as they said goodbye to Bent. While Bent is almost guaranteed to be cancelled and not to return for a second season, is there any better news for Best Friends Forever?
In the sitcom, Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham play best friends who live on the opposite ends of the country. Jessica receives divorce papers from her husband and Lennon convinces her to return to the Brooklyn apartment they once shared. Before long, they've fallen into their old rituals but this doesn't leave much room for Lennon's live-in boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones). Others in the series include Stephen Schneider and Daija Owens.
Best Friends Forever debuted on Wednesday night to a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.94 million total viewers. The sitcom had a lead-in from returning Betty White's: Off Their Rockers and lost 33%...
In the sitcom, Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham play best friends who live on the opposite ends of the country. Jessica receives divorce papers from her husband and Lennon convinces her to return to the Brooklyn apartment they once shared. Before long, they've fallen into their old rituals but this doesn't leave much room for Lennon's live-in boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones). Others in the series include Stephen Schneider and Daija Owens.
Best Friends Forever debuted on Wednesday night to a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.94 million total viewers. The sitcom had a lead-in from returning Betty White's: Off Their Rockers and lost 33%...
- 4/6/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Get ready to meet your new best TV friends: "Best Friends Forever" (premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et on NBC) is the kind of show you're gonna want to hang out with every week. Just trust me.
Written, created by and starring funny ladies (and real-life friends) Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, "Best Friends Forever" is a sweet, funny, so-true-it-doesn't-feel-like-a-sitcom kind of sitcom. I visited the set and instantly fell in love with the whole vibe, but watching these two women work together reminded me of those "Best Friends" split heart charms you got with your grade school partner in crime -- they just fit together.
In this case, when Jessica (the "Be/Fri" half of the heart charm) gets served divorce papers, she moves back in with the friend who completes her, Lennon (the "st/ends" half of the heart charm). The only thing that can come...
Written, created by and starring funny ladies (and real-life friends) Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, "Best Friends Forever" is a sweet, funny, so-true-it-doesn't-feel-like-a-sitcom kind of sitcom. I visited the set and instantly fell in love with the whole vibe, but watching these two women work together reminded me of those "Best Friends" split heart charms you got with your grade school partner in crime -- they just fit together.
In this case, when Jessica (the "Be/Fri" half of the heart charm) gets served divorce papers, she moves back in with the friend who completes her, Lennon (the "st/ends" half of the heart charm). The only thing that can come...
- 4/4/2012
- by Maggie Furlong
- Huffington Post
Get ready to meet your new best TV friends: "Best Friends Forever" (premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et on NBC) is the kind of show you're gonna want to hang out with every week. Just trust me.
Written, created by and starring funny ladies (and real-life friends) Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, "Best Friends Forever" is a sweet, funny, so-true-it-doesn't-feel-like-a-sitcom kind of sitcom. I visited the set and instantly fell in love with the whole vibe, but watching these two women work together reminded me of those "Best Friends" split heart charms you got with your grade school partner in crime -- they just fit together.
In this case, when Jessica (the "Be/Fri" half of the heart charm) gets served divorce papers, she moves back in with the friend who completes her, Lennon (the "st/ends" half of the heart charm). The only thing that can come...
Written, created by and starring funny ladies (and real-life friends) Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, "Best Friends Forever" is a sweet, funny, so-true-it-doesn't-feel-like-a-sitcom kind of sitcom. I visited the set and instantly fell in love with the whole vibe, but watching these two women work together reminded me of those "Best Friends" split heart charms you got with your grade school partner in crime -- they just fit together.
In this case, when Jessica (the "Be/Fri" half of the heart charm) gets served divorce papers, she moves back in with the friend who completes her, Lennon (the "st/ends" half of the heart charm). The only thing that can come...
- 4/4/2012
- by Maggie Furlong
- Aol TV.
NBC‘s new comedy, Best Friends Forever, is coming your way April 4th (but you can watch the full pilot episode below), and stars/writers Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham were recently available to talk about the show.
It’s an interesting show that looks at what happens when two best friends are thrown back together when one of them faces divorce. Jessica finds it easy to move right back into the comfort zone when she returns to the apartment the two girls used to share, but Lennon’s live-in boyfriend, Joe might have something to say about the living situation.
It’s a fun, and somewhat frantic show, clearly developed and written by two people with a background in improv, and it tackles its comedy with an aim at reality. I’m not one to put forward an opinion on whether or not people really talk like this,...
It’s an interesting show that looks at what happens when two best friends are thrown back together when one of them faces divorce. Jessica finds it easy to move right back into the comfort zone when she returns to the apartment the two girls used to share, but Lennon’s live-in boyfriend, Joe might have something to say about the living situation.
It’s a fun, and somewhat frantic show, clearly developed and written by two people with a background in improv, and it tackles its comedy with an aim at reality. I’m not one to put forward an opinion on whether or not people really talk like this,...
- 3/29/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Break out the Monster chili and get rid of those sad khakis ... NBC's "Best Friends Forever" is now available.
Starring Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, the new six-episode comedy series tells the story of two best friends' relationship dynamic. Lennon and Jessica lived together until Jessica got married. Lennon's boyfriend has moved into the apartment ... but then Jessica moves back in after a sudden divorce. The cast is rounded out with Luka Jones as Joe, Lennon's boyfriend; Daija Owens as Lennon's sassy 9-year-old neighbor Queenetta; and Stephen Schneider as Rav, an old friend who has unresolved feelings for Jessica.
"Best Friends Forever" premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et. Like what you see in the premiere? Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette from the show.
Starring Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, the new six-episode comedy series tells the story of two best friends' relationship dynamic. Lennon and Jessica lived together until Jessica got married. Lennon's boyfriend has moved into the apartment ... but then Jessica moves back in after a sudden divorce. The cast is rounded out with Luka Jones as Joe, Lennon's boyfriend; Daija Owens as Lennon's sassy 9-year-old neighbor Queenetta; and Stephen Schneider as Rav, an old friend who has unresolved feelings for Jessica.
"Best Friends Forever" premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et. Like what you see in the premiere? Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette from the show.
- 3/21/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Break out the Monster chili and get rid of those sad khakis ... NBC's "Best Friends Forever" is now available.
Starring Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, the new six-episode comedy series tells the story of two best friends' relationship dynamic. Lennon and Jessica lived together until Jessica got married. Lennon's boyfriend has moved into the apartment ... but then Jessica moves back in after a sudden divorce. The cast is rounded out with Luka Jones as Joe, Lennon's boyfriend; Daija Owens as Lennon's sassy 9-year-old neighbor Queenetta; and Stephen Schneider as Rav, an old friend who has unresolved feelings for Jessica.
"Best Friends Forever" premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et. Like what you see in the premiere? Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette from the show.
Starring Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, the new six-episode comedy series tells the story of two best friends' relationship dynamic. Lennon and Jessica lived together until Jessica got married. Lennon's boyfriend has moved into the apartment ... but then Jessica moves back in after a sudden divorce. The cast is rounded out with Luka Jones as Joe, Lennon's boyfriend; Daija Owens as Lennon's sassy 9-year-old neighbor Queenetta; and Stephen Schneider as Rav, an old friend who has unresolved feelings for Jessica.
"Best Friends Forever" premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et. Like what you see in the premiere? Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette from the show.
- 3/21/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Best Friends Forever Sneak Peek: Don't Do Braveheart
What would you do if your best friend moved in with you...and your boyfriend?
In NBC's upcoming comedy Best Friends Forever, that's the balancing act that Lennon (Lennon Parham) has to deal with, as best friend forever Jessica (Jessica St. Clair) recently had her husband file for divorce and has moved in with Lennon for emotional comfort. Problem is, Lennon recently moved in with her boyfriend Joe (Luka Jones), so their apartment just got a little more crowded.
Additionally populating the Best Friends Forever universe are Rav (Stephen Schneider), Jessica's old friend and pseudo big brother, and Queenetta (Daija Owens), a neighbor of the girls that's especially contentious toward Jessica. Best Friends Forever looks to be telling Jessica's story in addition to the story of Lennon/Joe accepting her into their place, as Jessica moving back to the city will cause...
What would you do if your best friend moved in with you...and your boyfriend?
In NBC's upcoming comedy Best Friends Forever, that's the balancing act that Lennon (Lennon Parham) has to deal with, as best friend forever Jessica (Jessica St. Clair) recently had her husband file for divorce and has moved in with Lennon for emotional comfort. Problem is, Lennon recently moved in with her boyfriend Joe (Luka Jones), so their apartment just got a little more crowded.
Additionally populating the Best Friends Forever universe are Rav (Stephen Schneider), Jessica's old friend and pseudo big brother, and Queenetta (Daija Owens), a neighbor of the girls that's especially contentious toward Jessica. Best Friends Forever looks to be telling Jessica's story in addition to the story of Lennon/Joe accepting her into their place, as Jessica moving back to the city will cause...
- 3/18/2012
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
"Best Friends Forever" is quite possibly the least kinky show ever to feature two girls and a guy living together. And we love that about it.
NBC's new sitcom (premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et), from the minds of funny ladies and best friends Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, follows Jessica and Lennon as they navigate big life changes together. When Jess' husband files for divorce, she flies cross-country to move back in with Lennon ... and her Lennon's boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones).
We've got the exclusive first look at the show's new featurette, featuring never-before-seen clips from the show, as well as interview footage with St. Clair, Parham, Jones, Daija Owens (who'll steal your heart as their sassy neighbor Queenetta), and series director and executive producer Fred Savage.
Watch and tell us: Are you excited for "Best Friends Forever"?...
NBC's new sitcom (premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et), from the minds of funny ladies and best friends Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, follows Jessica and Lennon as they navigate big life changes together. When Jess' husband files for divorce, she flies cross-country to move back in with Lennon ... and her Lennon's boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones).
We've got the exclusive first look at the show's new featurette, featuring never-before-seen clips from the show, as well as interview footage with St. Clair, Parham, Jones, Daija Owens (who'll steal your heart as their sassy neighbor Queenetta), and series director and executive producer Fred Savage.
Watch and tell us: Are you excited for "Best Friends Forever"?...
- 3/15/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
"Best Friends Forever" is quite possibly the least kinky show ever to feature two girls and a guy living together. And we love that about it.
NBC's new sitcom (premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et), from the minds of funny ladies and best friends Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, follows Jessica and Lennon as they navigate big life changes together. When Jess' husband files for divorce, she flies cross-country to move back in with Lennon ... and Lennon's boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones).
We've got the exclusive first look at the show's new featurette, featuring never-before-seen clips from the show, as well as interview footage with St. Clair, Parham, Jones, Daija Owens (who'll steal your heart as their sassy neighbor Queenetta), and series director and executive producer Fred Savage.
Watch and tell us: Are you excited for "Best Friends Forever"?...
NBC's new sitcom (premieres Wed., Apr. 4, 8:30 p.m. Et), from the minds of funny ladies and best friends Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, follows Jessica and Lennon as they navigate big life changes together. When Jess' husband files for divorce, she flies cross-country to move back in with Lennon ... and Lennon's boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones).
We've got the exclusive first look at the show's new featurette, featuring never-before-seen clips from the show, as well as interview footage with St. Clair, Parham, Jones, Daija Owens (who'll steal your heart as their sassy neighbor Queenetta), and series director and executive producer Fred Savage.
Watch and tell us: Are you excited for "Best Friends Forever"?...
- 3/15/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
Oh, happy day! Community creator Dan Harmon took to Twitter Tuesday with the news that all Human Beings have been waiting for: the long-shelved NBC comedy’s Season 3 return date.
“What you call 8:00, we call home,” the showrunner revealed. “Community returns to Thursday nights on March 15th.” The quirky cult hit’s return marks the first of the season’s 12 unaired episodes.
To make room for the Greendale Gang, NBC is pushing 30 Rock to 8:30 pm, where it will be followed by The Office and Up All Night. (Parks and Recreation will return to finish its fourth season on Thursday,...
“What you call 8:00, we call home,” the showrunner revealed. “Community returns to Thursday nights on March 15th.” The quirky cult hit’s return marks the first of the season’s 12 unaired episodes.
To make room for the Greendale Gang, NBC is pushing 30 Rock to 8:30 pm, where it will be followed by The Office and Up All Night. (Parks and Recreation will return to finish its fourth season on Thursday,...
- 2/21/2012
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
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