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more about #juliannamargulies redqueenmeg: Hey now, TNG was not *all* about evil female scientists over 35. Look at Doctors Crusher and Pulaski--both over 35 when they *began* on the show and ... more » braak: You are, as usual, completely correct.: Aw, don't pick on Star Trek. Dr. Crusher was a great character. #womenontv more » jenrobe: At least we got CJ Cregg for a while though, eh? And Laura Roslin on BSG wasn't unhinged (well, any more unhinged than anyone else on that show, and g... more » LilyBonesBurana: These "Sad, Single Older Lady" minstrel shows have got to stop. The only thing missing is the equivalent of perimenopausal blackface. Maybe some laff-... more » JLady: This reminds me of the third season of the Canadian mini-series Slings & Arrows, in which the character Ellen (early-50s I'd guess), a successful stag... more » unpopular: I'm single and 35. What people wonder is - Is she going to try to steal my husband? What's wrong with her that no one wants to marry her? Answers: No... more » Jack_Burton: I'm continually amazed that no-one is including Accidentally on Purpose in these discussions... At least The Good Wife has writing and acting chops, a... more » rednrowdy: what i find so fascinating is that men who are single and over the age of 35 aren't portrayed on television with the subterfuge of "poor guy" (hank f... more » wtfox?!: I am a Reptilian, you guys. Come here and look at my scales. #womenontv more » erinna: What exactly is Single-ish? #womenontv more » Penny: I think I will just shoot myself into the sun when I turn 35. #womenontv more » sassyredhead: I love The Good Wife. So far a really well done show. As for Lahti on SVU...so badly acted. Really awful. The last episode when she shows up late to ... more » sybann: Jeebus - since we outlive men, single women over the age of 35 are the majority. #womenontv more » Trulymadlyme: What about "Brothers & Sisters," which has a much older and equal parts fucked up cast? One of the things I loved about that show is that they all sha... more » Maulleigh: Just watched it on my computer. I really enjoyed it! I loved how many women were in this show. I hope it kind of stays all about women and their relat... more » little_engine_that_could: I couldnt get past the fact that she was a junior associate trying a murder case on day three long enough to register and have an opinion on the under... more » sassenach: I've had wonderful female bosses and horrible ones. There are a lot of Dianes out there. more » willwriteforfood: My favorite boss was a woman. She was supportive, ready to listen and a great mentor. I haven't worked for her in 8 years, but we still keep in touch.... more » Highsmith: The workplace is a competitive space, especially at law firms. Though women undermining each other is something I could live without, why is it being ... more » lalaland13: A few of the courtroom scenes made me go "Really?" But I do have to admit that when my mom called during the show, I asked if I could call her back. I... more » -
#hookersvictimsandaliens
On TV, Single, Middle-Aged Women Are Aliens
When Jon Caramanica writes about a show in which "a female alien lands largely unannounced in a predominantly male universe," he's talking about The Good Wife — because on television, single women over 35 might as well be Martians.
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#lawschooled
The Good Wife: Women Undermining Women
Yesterday I wrote, hopefully, that women returning to the workplace might create a network of helpful mentors. But in last night's premiere of The Good Wife, Christine Baranski played pretty much the opposite. More » -
#dirtbag
Lindsay Knows Her Burglar; Hasselhoff's Problem From Meds, Not Booze
- This is not surprising: Nick Prugo, the 18-year-old accused of burglarizing Lindsay Lohan's house, was seen hanging out with Lindsay on the set of Labor Pains at least 10 times.
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#personalpolitical
Coming This Fall: A Show About A Philandering Politician And His Loyal Wife
This fall, CBS will air the drama The Good Wife, about a politician's wife (Julianna Margulies) who has to deal with the aftermath of her husband's (Chris Noth) sex scandal. It's just like real life! More »
