No more ‘Anger Management’ for Sheen

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Q: I got hooked on “Anger Management” when it started on FX. It took me a while to realize there were some episodes I had missed, and I now think I’ve seen all the repeats. Will there be any new episodes, and if so, how will I know?

— Ellie Bailey, Ponce Inlet, Florida

A: You can know right now: No, there won’t be any new episodes — that is, ones that haven’t already been produced and shown. The show was one of the first to use the so-called “10-90” model established by syndication firm Debmar-Mercury … meaning that 10 episodes originally were made, then if more were wanted by the telecaster (in that case, FX), a firm 90-episode order would be placed.

True to that, 100 episodes of “Anger Management” exist, that being considered that magic number that qualifies a show for syndication. However, it should be noted that one episode never has been shown; it was filmed toward what ended up as the end of the tenure of original co-star Selma Blair, who was dismissed from the series after star Charlie Sheen threatened to quit unless she was let go.

Q: Will “Longmire” be returning in the near future?

— Jim Kauderer, East Aurora, New York

A: There’s finally a definitive answer to this much-asked question, and it’s yes, the series will be back in the very near future. The fourth season of the former A&E Network series, still with Robert Taylor as the modern-sheriff title character, premieres Sept. 10 on Netflix. The 10 new episodes also feature fellow returnees Katee Sackhoff, Bailey Chase, Cassidy Freeman and Lou Diamond Phillips.

Q: How is Kristen Connolly able to have roles in two major summer shows at once?

— Brian Peck, Providence, Rhode Island

A: In a word, timing. ABC’s “The Whispers” actually had been expected to debut sooner, so production on it was long completed by the time it ultimately showed up on the air at the very start of the summer season. Thus, “House of Cards” veteran Connolly was free to take a prominent role in CBS’ “Zoo” when filming on that began earlier this year.

Q: Why have there been so many host changes on “The View” lately?

— Susan Powell, Glen Burnie, Maryland

A: Over the past year, a lot of it has stemmed from efforts to retool the show with the departures of co-host Barbara Walters and her partner in executive-producing the weekday ABC program, Bill Geddie. That also saw a shift from it being overseen by the network’s entertainment division to its news division, which has tried to address lowered ratings and competition from other similar programs.

Rosie O’Donnell (who had returned last year), Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace all have departed “The View” lately, with Raven-Symone and Michelle Collins landing permanent spots at the table. Also coming on board in the fall are “Full House” alum Candace Cameron-Bure — who already has shown herself quite willing to “mix it up” on the show — and Paula Faris, who is expected to keep her weekend-co-anchor job on ABC’s “Good Morning America” as well. Joy Behar has said recently that she was approached about returning, but she claims sticking points over her having more creative control ended those negotiations.

Q: I’m impressed with Elizabeth Gillies on “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.” What has she done before?

— Josh Williams, via email

A: Young fans of Nickelodeon’s “Victorious” — who, admittedly, are not the target audience of Denis Leary’s frank new FX rock-music-world comedy — will know her as Jade West for her several seasons opposite Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande on that series. She comes by her current musical role naturally, since she has a YouTube account on which she performs cover versions of other artists’ songs.

Also featured in the current “Vacation” movie update, Gillies has appeared on such shows as “White Collar” and “The Exes,” and she’s voiced the character Daphne on the animated “Winx Club.” Her other movies include “Animal,” “The Clique” and the Lifetime melodrama “Killing Daddy.”

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