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Experience the Difference 665-2161 2 • May 8 - May 14, 2011 • THE NEWS SUN • THE HERALD REPUBLICAN • THE STAR On the verge Walkers on the line: Series still struggles, five years in along with Nora's brother, Saul (Tony Awards for outstanding drama series Kyla Brewer winner Ron Rifkin). from 2007 to 2010. "Brothers & Sisters" TV Media Rachel Griffiths portrays Nora's has been praised for its portrayal of gay eldest daughter, Sarah, a divorced characters since the beginning of the est of friends, worst of mother who recently found love with a series, particularly that of Nora's son, enemies. Few relationships in handsome man from France, Luc Laurent Kevin, and Rifkin's character, Saul. Blife are as complex as those (Gilles Marini). Television audiences In fact, the show broke new ground between brothers and sisters. For many surely recognize Calista Flockhart, who when, at the end of its second season, people, the sibling bond is both plays Sarah's sister Kitty, from her Kevin and his partner Scotty participated tumultuous and affectionate. starring role in "Ally McBeal." Having in a commitment ceremony. It was the A prime-time drama has been trying recently lost her husband, Kitty struggles first time such a ceremony was shown to make the most of the sibling dynamic with her status as a widow and mother. on American network television for five seasons now, but it's never quite From time to time, Balthazar Getty between series regulars as opposed to turned it into an outright hit. ABC pops up in a recurring role as the minor characters or guest stars. presents the season finale of "Brothers Walkers' third child, Tommy. Matthew Yet, despite all of the accolades and & Sisters," Sunday, May 8, and once Rhys, who's also directed a few episodes praise, "Brothers & Sisters" has been again as the season comes to a close, of "Brothers & Sisters," plays Tommy's struggling to stay afloat practically since the network has taken its time in brother Kevin, an openly gay lawyer. its very beginnings. Each of the first four announcing whether there will be Actor Dave Annable rounds out the seasons averaged more than 10 million another. main cast as Justin, the baby of the viewers, a respectable fan base. The series follows the lives of the family, who's also a soldier and However, in the grand scheme of things, Walker family, led by matriarch Nora recovering drug addict. it's tough to compete with time-slot Walker (Oscar winner Sally Field). After Much of the show's drama stems competitors such as CBS's "CSI: Miami" the death of her husband William, Nora from the family business, Ojai Foods. As or NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice," which becomes the glue that holds together some of the siblings clash over how the have been known to attract 18 or 19 the rest of her family, which includes her company is run, others struggle to find million or more. five children and their extended families, their place in the world. In the past couple of years, ABC The premise has tremendous execs have taken their time announcing Calista Flockhart stars in "Brothers & Sisters" potential for drama and many critics the fate of "Brothers & Sisters." In and industry insiders have taken notice. 2009, fans had to sweat it out until April "Brothers & Sisters" has won some big 23 before the network announced it had petition to save the show, despite the "thirtysomething," and also produced awards, notably an outstanding leading picked up a fourth season. Things fact that it hadn't yet been canceled. "Alias," the spy thriller that made actress Emmy for Field in 2007, and a weren't quite as bad last year, when the They've also added a Facebook page Jennifer Garner a star. Olin partnered SAG Award for her in 2009. The show announcement came in early March. and Twitter profile aimed at ensuring with Broadway playwright Jon Robin has been nominated for a People's In January of this year, ABC that the series is renewed. Baitz to create "Brothers & Sisters." Choice Award, Golden Globes and announced it had issued early renewals If the past is any indication, ABC Prominent TV producer Greg Berlanti Satellite Awards, among others. for "Grey's Anatomy," "Private wants to give the series a fighting serves as executive producer, as does Also of note is the show's four Practice," "Castle," "Modern Family," chance. It may be that the network has playwright David Marshall Grant. consecutive GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian "The Middle" and "Cougar Town," but faith in not only the talented cast, but Unfortunately, despite the show's Alliance Against Defamation) Media made no mention of "Brothers & those working behind the scenes as pedigree, 'tis the season for decisions, Sisters." well. ABC has been good to director and and the fate of the Field vehicle hangs IImprovemprove yyourour ggasas mmileage.ileage. Loyal fans are still pulling for the executive producer Ken Olin, who once in the balance. As of press time, the series and even started an online starred in the network's hit '80s drama show was still sitting on the bubble, not Ask us how! yet renewed, but not yet canceled either. Have us check your air fi lter, alignment and tire pressure. Improperly aligned The show's writers are likely hoping to wheels and underinfl ated tires can rein people in with the cliffhanger cost up too 2 miles per gallon. 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