Jamie Lynn Sigler recently spoke to TV Guide about her recurring role as Natalie on Ugly Betty.  Much of it we fans already know (although it’s interesting to hear Sigler’s take on it), but there are a few things that have been dangling “out there” that she gives answers about.
What does she know about the role?  “They told me that Natalie is eccentric, spiritual and a little bit out-there. She takes [Daniel] on a wild night around Manhattan to break him out of his shell. And he ends up depending on her enough that he makes her his assistant. …read more

Based on these set photos of America Ferrera and Daniel Eric Gold filming scenes for Ugly Betty, I think it’s safe to say that in some upcoming episode of the show, Betty and Matt will be at the very least, friendly.

This looks like a date to me, and one that’s going well.  But, this could just be a friendly walk, such as we’ve seen Betty take with Daniel many times.
They seem to be walking around somewhere Betty knows, because she’s pointing out something to Matt.

I LOVE these red coats that Betty has been wearing, it is a very …read more

Here is another sneak peek of Ugly Betty episode 4.05, Plus One.  Betty is third wheel, (or plus one, whatever ) at a lunch with Daniel and Natalie.

Hat tip: B&B
First off, what’s up with Natalie’s Kate-Gosselin-hair?  Yes, it looks wonderful, but it really changes the character, by looks alone.  Maybe that’s on purpose.  As much as I liked her character in Blue on Blue, I’m guessing she’s going to end up being “the bad guy”, and Betty’s going to have to save Daniel from her.
Anyway, in the sneak peek, Natalie cannot eat restaurant food, she is eating “Maca-greenie …read more

Here is a sneak peek of Ugly Betty episode 4.05, Plus None.  This one really gets the Detty on.
Hat tip: B&B
Betty and Daniel meet at the elevator; Daniel is heading to his group meeting, we don’t know what Betty is doing, but she seems to be leaving for the day.
Daniel tells Betty how “the group” is helping him cope with losing Molly.  He then says he notices she and Matt have been “chummy” lately.  He asks if “there’s anything (about them) she’d like to report".
Betty hems and haws, then mentions that the two of them (Daniel and Betty) have …read more

This is double-interesting news.  According to EW’s Ausiello, Fisher Stevens will join the cast of Ugly Betty in a possibly recurring role as Betty’s new landlord.
You’ll recognize Stevens right away, because he always plays “that creepy guy”.  I remember a recurring role on CSI NY where Stevens was spectacular.  Then, of course, there’s the role he played on Lost (George Minkoski)
On Betty, he will play Mr. Z., a dry and sarcastic landlord.  When they cast the role, they were looking for a "New York actor who could go head-to-head with America Ferrera."
Personally, I love Stevens, and I think I’ll …read more

Here is the latest Mode After Hours (the Ugly Betty webisode starring Michael Urie and Becki Newton).  This one is entitled “Behind The Scenes #3. (Unfortunately, it’s most likely restricted outside the US

Michael and Becki celebrate making it to 20 webisodes (not too humbly, either.  )
Director Richard Heus sings their praises.
Also, Mark Worthington, who says that 80% of what the final product is comes from Michael and Becki’s ideas.
Michael and Becki recount the Wedding Episode, where MIchael had to catch a garter on his tongue (hilarious!)
Heus says that they need to use Becki and Michael’s …read more

Here is the full recap of Ugly Betty episode 4.04, The Wiener, The Bun, and the Boob.  Based on the comments in my Quick Thoughts post, you guys REALLY liked this episode.
Even though I initially thought too much was going on, it looks like that’s when the show works well – and now that I think of it, what happens on a quick-paced episode is that there isn’t time for the story to get bogged down.  The show has gotten in trouble in the past when the situation was set up, then we had 20 minutes of navel-gazing. 4.04 …read more

 Here are some quick thoughts about Ugly Betty, episode 4.04, The Wiener, The Bun, and The Boob.

I LOVE Betty’s new attitude.  I wasn’t sure if I would, but it’s not annoying or abrasive, it seems to fit her new situation.
Marc’s face when he learned he would be Betty’s assistant was hilarious.  So was Betty’s.  At the same time, Wilhelmina’s expression when she thought Marc was going to get info out of Nico was priceless.
Wilhelmina kissing Claire and Cal’s butt was very funny.  Uncomfortable, but funny.
Brooklyn Decker was used perfectly.  Beautiful, but totally hideous.  Man, that is one tall woman!
I can’t …read more

Grant Bowler says the Ugly Betty cast “consider themselves to be a bunch of East Coast theatre geeks who got lucky”.  Well, it would only be natural for Becki Newton (Amanda) to star on the stage, and that’s exactly what has happened.
Newton, along with her husband Chris Diamantopoulos will find love on stage in the Encores! presentation of the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy, under the direction of Tony-winner Jerry Zaks in November.  The two will play lovers Danny Churchill and Molly Gray.  Wayne Knight (Chicago) is cast as Gieber Goldfarb.
The show will run Nov. 19-22 at City Center. Finian’s …read more

Here is the promo for Ugly Betty episode 4.04, The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob.

OMG, I’ve been waiting for this one!  It looks to be over-the-top campy, and I mean that in a good way.  As a reminder, here’s the synopsis for the episode:
Betty is overwhelmed with her editorial work, so Wilhemina assigns Marc to be Betty’s temporary assistant. Betty’s story idea to cover the worst jobs in New York goes south when she has to dress up as a hot dog and do a Bollywood dance number. Meanwhile, Marc frets that he’ll never be taken seriously by his …read more