Daily Archives: March 1, 2013

Carol Burnett and Tim Conway Join ‘Hot In Cleveland’ And More Casting News

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The “Carol Burnett Show” alumnus Carol Burnett and Tim Conway are heading to ’Cleveland.’

Burnett has been cast to play Victoria’s (Wendie Malick) mother Penny, a local TV legend and puppeteer on a children’s program. Meanwhile, Conway will reprise his role as Nick, Elka’s (Betty White) ex-boyfriend, who has his eyes on Penny.

The TV legends will guest star on “Hot in Cleveland” in a forthcoming episode, which is set to air in August.

More casting news…

Allison Janney joins “Masters of Sex.” The “West Wing” alum is set to play Margaret Scully, the wife of Beau Bridges’ character, University Provost Barton Scully, in five episodes of the Showtime drama.

Mary Kay Place has been cast to play Bryan’s (Andrew Rannells) estranged mother on “The New Normal.” [TV Guide]

Andrew Rannells, who stars as Bryan on “The New Normal” will return for the upcoming season of “Girls,” as Elijah, Hannah’s roommate/ex-boyfriend.

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Siobhan Finneran Quits ‘Downton Abbey’

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Downton Abbey Season 4 Siobhan Finneran Leaving as O'Brien

Siobhan Finneran is leaving “Downton.”

Finneran, who played O’Brien, Lady Grantham’s maid for three seasons is leaving the British series.

“I’m not doing any more,” the actress told UK’s Mirror. “O’Brien is a thoroughly despicable human being — that was great to play.”

A rep for the show told the site, O’Brien would not be featured in the fourth season, “but it is understood the door could be left open for a return.”

Finneran is leaving the series on the heels of  Dan Stevens, who played Matthew Crawley and left the show after three seasons.

Will you miss O’Brien and her antics?