Maura Tierney: Get Well Soon

HTM would like to wish a speedy recovery for actress Maura Tierney, who will undergo surgery in the next day or so to remove a potentially cancerous tumor from her breast. Tierney is most known for her leading roles in NewsRadio and ER, and was slated to star in NBC’s upcoming Parenthood, which has subsequently been shelved until her full prognosis is known. Parenthood was scheduled to debut in NBC’s fall lineup but will now likely not air until midseason. Though her doctors are optimistic about Tierney’s condition and recovery, the illness nonetheless delayed filming of the show for approximately 8 weeks.

NBC’s Parenthood re-imagines the 1989 film of the same name, which stars Steve Martin and was directed/co-written by Ron Howard. The film offers a perfect blend of comedy and drama and is by far one of Martin and Howard’s most underrated films. Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Rick Moranis, and Keanu Reeves all offer solid performances in supporting roles in the film. The television version of Parenthood has a cast that consists of Peter Krause (Six Feet Under), Criag T. Nelson (Coach), and Mike O’Malley (Nickelodeon's Guts). NBC hired Jason Katims, co-creator/writer of Friday Night Lights to pen the show, which promises to recapture the film’s original charm … As huge fans of the film, we here at HTM have been eagerly anticipating the new show. Get well soon, Tierney! Looks like you’ve got a hit show waiting in the wings for your return.