House Spoilers: "House" Episode Help Me", HPA Nominee

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Hollywood Post Alliance recognized the "House" Season 6 Finale Episode "Help Me" for the category Outstanding Sound for Television.  To see all of the nominees for the HPA Awards 2010, see this HPA.

House Spoilers: How the Huddy Kiss Happened

Watch "House" Season 6 Finale Episode "Help Me" to see how it all happened.  This is where the Huddy kiss started.  Remember that on Monday, Sept. 20 is the start of Season 7 and we will be taken to where we left off in Season 6.  Thanks to MsHousefan for this promo in preparation for Season 7's Season Premiere.

House Spoilers: A Night with Lisa Edelstein on SAG Event

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I found this article regarding the SAG event where Lisa Edelstein was interviewed.  Lisa Palmer from Buddy TV had that wondrous chance.  Here are the highlights of that experience:


We started by watching a screening of Edelstein's all Cuddy episode, "5 to 9."  I hadn't seen it in awhile and it was fun to watch with an audience.  Sometimes I forget how comical House can be because I typically watch by myself and it helps to have an audience there to laugh with you.

After the episode, Lisa Edelstein came out and discussed her career with a great moderator.  I've been to these types of events before and the moderators haven't been the greatest, but anyone there could tell Lisa was hugely respected by the person asking her the questions.

The main focus of the event was Edelstein's acting career, so House wasn't discussed until about the last twenty minutes of the conversation.  This was actually fine, as Lisa was plenty entertaining dishing stories about her awkward reading for The Doors which included acting out various crude sex scenes, her early club days where she was named Lisa E, her dueling managers when she first got into the biz, and how much she hated her MTV co-hosting job, although she was grateful for it because it got her foot in the door and facilitated her move to Los Angeles.

She vibrantly discussed the creative aspect of her job and I was interested to hear that she couldn't imagine herself doing anything different than acting even though her parents were always worried about where her career was going.  "There is no direct path to acting," she said.  "It's not like a career path.  There is no 'right way.'"

She mentioned that she's been with her agent and management for eighteen years now.  When asked what she was looking for in a manager, she said she wanted people to support her and believe in her.  There shouldn't have to be any schmoozing of the management.  They should know her creativity and what she can bring to the table.

One question about the difficulty of guest starring got a huge laugh.  Apparently on a particularly famous guest spot Lisa did, all of her costars ignored her except for one rather famous ranter.  He liked her a bit too much, unfortunately.  That's all I'll say since I don't want to start a feud between the two and we definitely don't want to make him angry.

During this interview, Lisa did say many things I already knew about her, but I did find out a few things that surprised me.  I certainly had no idea she tested for Desperate Housewives and the role Felicity Huffman now plays.  She got the role of Cuddy a week later and found out only two months ago that Bryan Singer had handpicked her for the role.  When asked about a breakthrough role, she said shewasn't even sure what that meant and that with her, more work just led to more work.  Lisa did offer up this tidbit though:  "It was between me and Marisa Tomei for My Cousin Vinny.  That could have changed my life."  Then, as a joke, she said, "But it didn't."

So what about House, you ask? When asked about the evolution of Cuddy, she cited David Shore and talked about how characters are revealed, rather than changed because if characters are changed, the show is over.  Lisa was worried about Cuddy's character at first because she thought the writers and creators might become bored with her character so she put the pieces together of Cuddy's back story (youngest woman dean of medicine, etc.).  Edelstein said she was lucky that Shore was receptive to what she brought to him because it could have gone entirely in the opposite direction. Shore told her that he always had a place for Cuddy in mind throughout the series.  

When asked about the last scene in "Help Me," she said that the scene wasn't in the script.  In fact, she said goodbye to the cast and crew at about 2 AM, and then came back to as few crew members as possible and Hugh to film the last scene at around 4 AM.  After the event, I stayed and talked to her and she seemed concerned about really nailing the last scene.  Don't worry, I told her it was perfect!  She made mention of the rest of the cast possibly not knowing how the season ended if they didn't watch the show.  Apparently there were two different ways the end could have gone and her and Hugh's script had the version we saw.

The moderator then asked about her favorite part about working with Laurie and she mentioned how disciplined he is as an actor and that his work ethic is rare.  Regarding his direction in "Lockdown," she cited how happy he was to be just him behind the camera in his clothes without a limp and with his British accent.  Lisa only worried that he loved her work so much that he might think she was brilliant even if she wasn't.

Regarding "5 to 9," Edelstein said it was very exciting to do for her because she was able to set the pace that the lead typically gets and that Laurie does so well.  She was also thrilled when they asked for her notes, but she recognizes that they wouldn't normally ask because she's not typically featured as a lead role.  Her hardest scene to shoot that she could remember was screaming at the baby during "Big Baby" in season five.  Edelstein was worried that her screaming wouldn't be convincing because it was so difficult to do, but then countered herself by saying it probably wouldn't have been easy for Cuddy either, so maybe it worked.

As for season seven, she has no idea where its going, but is positive it's going to be a lot of fun!  She told me afterward that the story had to go there and that she's ready for whatever *u*ked up direction it goes in.  She loves her role and keeps it fresh by enjoying the dialogue she is given because the smarter the dialogue, the easier it is to memorize.  She can't wait to see where the love affair goes and she's always interested in the medicine as well.

The evening ended with the audience (of about fifty) singing her "Happy Birthday" and her telling us that the most important thing that she does as an actress is to express herself.  At the end of the evening, I was nervous, but I went to talk to her and she was extremely receptive and kind to me.  I told her I was completely thrilled about the ending to the season and then the person next to me said something in front of her about the show jumping the shark!  We both rushed to the show's defense and discussed how we loved that she show would finally explore their relationship.

House Spoilers: inHouse "Help Me" with Greg Yaitanes and Elan Soltes

Watch this video from MsHousefan of the inHouse "Help Me" teaser with Greg Yaitanes.  Elan Soltes, the visual effects supervisor for "House" also talks about how they did the studio set to make it appear as realistic as possible.  Enjoy this video now!

House Spoilers: "House" Finale Set Tour

Watch this video from FoxBroadcasting, enjoy the set tour with director and co-executive producer Greg Yaitanes and production designer Jeremy Cassells. 

House Spoilers: No More, No Less than "The Huddy Kiss"

Thanks to TV Guide and MsHousefan for this wonderful video gift.  The kiss that made everyone cheer and be thrown from their seats.  Wow, never thought I'd see a Monday night on FOX when this could actually happen.  For others who has just started following the show, it may not have that effect on you, but for House fans since Season 1, I know you can feel how I feel about this kiss.  The Huddy kiss . . . delightful, sweet, and heavenly!

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Season Finale Ending Video Clip 2

This is another video clip from MsHousefan which is the last scene of the Season 6 Finale, "Help Me".  How do we know we are not hallucinating?  This is a once in a 6yr series event.  Enjoy it!

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Season Finale Video Clip 1

If you haven't watched the season finale, here is one of the best segments from the season finale of "House".  House convinces Hanna, the crane collapse victim, to let them amputate her leg.  Hanna was convinced after House confessed to her how saving his leg made him such a complicated person.  Thanks to MsHousefan for this video.

House Spoilers: Video Clip of inHouse App "Help Me" Behind-the-scenes with Greg Yaitanes and Russel Friend

Thanks to MsHousefan for this video strip.  Greg Yaitanes, director of "Help Me" shows us the behind-the-scenes making of the season finale.  Property master, Tyler Patton was also in the behind-the-scenes footage.  Russel Friend talks about how a crane accident inspired Garrett Lerner, Peter Blake, and himself in making this a season finale where the whole team saves lives in the midst of a catastrophe. 

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Promo 4

Don't miss the season finale of "House" entitled "Help Me".  Can't wait to see how season 6 will end.

Enjoy this video from MsHousefan.

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Promo 3

If you didn't catch the other promos, here is "Help Me" promo from MsHousefan.  Tune in tonight on FOX.  You must see the season finale of "House".  Hit the comments section below to express your thoughts.

House Spoilers: Lisa Edelstein on the 6th Season Finale

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The following segment is an interview of Lisa Edelstein with TV Guide on the season finale of "House".  House and Cuddy is faced with a crane collapse accident while everybody was moving on with their lives except for House. 

TVGuide.com: Last week, Dr. Nolan and House came to the realization that Cuddy's relationship with Lucas has deeply affected House. How will that carry over into the finale?

Edelstein: It comes to a head for sure. Cuddy is making some moves in her life that are really painful for House, even though he's trying to be the bigger man. I think House is taking all the decisions in her own life personally. When really, the things Cuddy is doing, she's doing for herself. She's trying to make better decisions that might lead to a happier, easier future. They're not necessarily the decisions that stick. They're just the ones you try to do. And in the meantime, they are caught up in an awful disaster where they team up to help this woman. In the process it really forces them to face each other and see each other for who they are.

TVGuide.com: There's obviously something there, so why do you think she's giving up on him?

Edelstein: Because of her daughter. The fact that she's a mother and needs something stable in her life. She's got so much responsibility that to have an intimate relationship with House would mean she'd have another huge task at hand. And I think she's doing everything she can to stop herself from going in that direction.

TVGuide.com: Well, do you think she really loves Lucas?

Edelstein: I think it's more about having a stable family. I don't think it's great passion. It's one of those times in a person's life where you try to choose against your instinct because what you need is stability. I think what really turns her on is, well, not stability. She's got huge responsibilities now. In [the recent Cuddy-centric episode], you see Lucas knows how to show up and helps her in practical matters — even though he's a disappointment in that particular episode [Laughs]. Her relationship with House goes much deeper. He's the one that helps her in a way that's more meaningful. She's able to come to new understandings with him.


TVGuide.com: A lot of fans truly hate the "Luddy" relationship. What's your take on that?

Edelstein: I love it. I think it's fantastic that people are so passionate about it. It's very hard to watch two people that you think should just get together not get together. It's very painful because you get attached to an idea. But I don't think the exploration of House and Cuddy is over by any stretch of the imagination. I just think she could not go further with him until she tried something else. There's no way. She has to try to live the life that she thinks is the more correct way of doing this. This is the woman who is very responsible. Until she's done going in that direction, which I don't know when that will be, she's got to do what she's got to do.

TVGuide.com: Would you like to see House and Cuddy get together before end of the series, or do you think that would ruin things?

Edelstein: I do think they need to do something about it. And I would trust David Shore to never make it actually work. [Laughs] It has to be tortured and painful. I mean, these are not happy people. If they suddenly became happy, the dynamics of the show would change. Would I like to see something go on? Yeah. But how will it happen, I have no idea.

TVGuide.com: Recent episodes have dropped hints that House is headed for a relapse. What can you tell us about that?

Edelstein: House came out of the hospital with the intention of getting Cuddy. So that's an arc of this season for sure. Wilson's been there to take care of him, but Cuddy's been the thing on his mind. He's tried many times this season to convince her to be with him, so I do think that's a major sense of failure.

TVGuide.com: So. Tell us how it all ends?

Edelstein: No. [Laughs] A lot of people on the show haven't even seen the finale scene.

TVGuide.com: So is it really good?

Edelstein: Yes!

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Promo 2

Here is another promo (similar to promo 1) for tonight's Season Finale "Help Me".  So excited to find out what happens and fill the empty spaces.  Enjoy this video from MsHousefan.

House Spoilers: House Season 6 Finale and the Canon 5D Mark II

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Season 6 Finale, "Help Me", was shot entirely on a Canon 5D Mark II.  This will air on May 17, 2010 Monday night, on FOX.  Working with the Canon 5D Mark II produced a movie-like effect and had richer shallow focus.  Greg Yaitanes tweeted this and here are the technical questions and answers regarding his experience with the camera at Petapixel.

House Spoilers: Season Finale Spoiler from Ausiello Files

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Michael Ausiello at EW.com got us thinking about his spoiler about the season finale of "House" with an episode title of "Help Me".  Who could it be?  Hit the comments section for your guesses.

Question: Tell us more about the scene in the House finale you called “one of my favorite Huddy moments ever.” —Annie
 Ausiello: It’s dark. House and Cuddy are lying down. And there’s moaning.
 

Question: It’s not fair that you got to see the House finale before us. Not fair at all. The least you can do is slip us a scoop or a tease. —Julie
 Ausiello: The “unanswered question with one of our actors” that exec producer Katie Jacobs teased a few weeks back involves a major character leaving Princeton-Plainsboro.

House Spoilers: More Season Finale Spoiler News

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OMG is all I can say!  I wonder what really happens to House and Cuddy.  We know from the previouse spoilers that Cuddy will say the four words that House wouldn't like to hear.  But what is this I hear from TV Guide that one character will make the audience cheer in making a not-so-good choice in the season finale?  Another OMG for that!  I invite everyone to hit the comments with your OMGs.  

What can you tell me about House and Cuddy in the House finale? — Mark and Joan
 
MICKEY: It's never a good thing when someone tells you that you should move on with your life, right? Over the course of the tragic hour, three main characters will make life-changing choices. They won't be good choices, but one of them will make some in the audience cheer.

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Promo

Watch this preview shown after the episode "Baggage".  Thanks to http://www.marykir.com/hl/houseclips.htm and MsHousefan for this video.  One week to go and we will find out what happens to our cast as they face this huge catastrophe.  Only on "House", May 17 on FOX.

House Spoilers: "Help Me" Global Promo

Here is a global promo for MsHousefan on the Season Finale of "House" which airs on May 17, Monday, on FOX.  I wonder who's gonna die.  I hope that it's not one of the main characters.  Or else, I'll be posting my screams and yells here.

House Spoilers: Greg Yaitanes on the 6th Season Finale "Help Me"

MsHousefan gives us a first look on the Season Finale of "House".  Greg Yaitanes talks about the episode "Help Me" and the crane accident that will cause a great impact on the lives of our main cast.  Do you know that U.S. crane accidents claim 50 lives every year.  More than 500 US construction workers died in crane accidents between 1984 and 1994, according to a study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

House Spoilers: Watch "Help Me" (Season Finale) - First 3 Minutes

Watch the first 3 minutes of the Season Finale of "House" entitled "Help Me".  You will see in this video that what faced House on the scene of the emergency situation was bigger than he thought.

I can't wait to see the whole episode.  I think it will be really tragic for all characters.  Let's see.  Meanwhile, enjoy this video from MsHousefan.