Speechless

Review: New ABC Comedy Handles Heavy Subject with a Light Touch

Speechless, a new sitcom joining ABC's successful Wednesday night lineup, features the DiMeos, a working-class family who uproot their lives and move to the affluent suburb of Newport Beach, California to improve the quality of life for oldest son JJ (Micah Fowler), who has cerebral palsy. The challenges facing the parents and siblings of a special-needs child may not seem like rich source material for comic fodder, but Speechless abandons the usual heavy-handed approach to sensiti... more

Women TV Directors Can Call the Shots, But 'Don't Have the Luxury to Fail'

The conversation was lively at the Directing for Television: Women Calling the Shots panel hosted by the Television Academy Foundation on Monday, with four successful female TV directors speaking candidly about the industry and their place in it. The discussion took place as part of the foundation’s Faculty Seminar: The Conference event, during which media educators from around the country gathered for the opportunity to better educate TV’s next generation of content creators and industry leaders. “I really thought I knew [wh... more

SPEECHLESS Season 3 Episode 1 Photos London Part 1

SPEECHLESS Season 3 Episode 1 Photos London Part 1 – “L-O-N– LONDON” (Part 1) – The DiMeos cross the pond so Maya can ask her estranged father, the challenging Martin, for a loan to save their house. Meanwhile, Jimmy puts on his “fun dad” hat to ensure JJ has a great trip, Ray digs deep to summon Californian vibes to endear himself to British girls, and Kenneth reveals a love for all things royal, on the season premiere of “Speechless ,&rdq... more

Former 'Bachelor' Star Nick Viall to Guest Star on 'Speechless'

Nick Viall just landed his next acting gig. The former Bachelor star will appear in an episode of Speechless, the ABC sitcom starring Minnie Driver. The casting, which was first confirmed by People, comes after Viall was reportedly working on a movie with The Young and the Restless actor more