“REVENGE” – ABC TV’s Biggest Cast Scandal! Shhhh!

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REVENGE – Have you ever thought about it? Be honest with yourself. I won’t tell.  Shhhh!  As you ponder your own thoughts on this delicious topic, I invite you to discover some FUN & thought provoking inside scoop from the hit ABC TV night time drama, REVENGE. Find out the “real – life” scandal behind the show’s production. tee hee! Enjoy photos and interviews with cast members who share insight into what they personally think about the characters they play. Can you possibly find joy in revenge? Hmmmm!? Read on…

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REVENGE – ABC TV’s Biggest Cast Scandal! Shhhh!™                                                    (Photos by Kendal Mitchell unless otherwise noted, video by The Television Academy of Arts & Sciences)

REVENGE – Ahhhh sweet revenge! I love it! Of course I am talking about the hit ABC TV night time drama by the title of the same name.  Recently I experienced an inside perspective  of the show at An Evening with Revengeat the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood presented by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The theatre was packed with television industry insiders.  Your Cyndi Sleuth was there. The evening featured a panel including REVENGE creator and executive producer Mike Kelley and cast members Emily VanCamp (Emily Thorne), Madeleine Stowe (Victoria Grayson), Henry Cherny (Conrad Grayson),  Josh Bowman (Daniel Grayson), Nick Wechsler (Jack Porter), Gabriel Mann (Nolan Ross), Ashley Madekwe (Ashley Davenport), Connor Paolo (Declan Porter), Christa B. Allen (Charlotte Grayson),  and Barry Sloane (Aiden Mathis). The panel was moderated by Emmy® Award-winning journalist Mark Steines.

You may be a bit surprised by my enthusiasm because REVENGE hardly seems like a topic for My Cyndi’s Secrets. I mean our members are known to be upbeat, positive and filled with joy. The word revenge on its own seems so decidedly devilish. However, I confess that I am personally a big fan of the hit show. There’s something about this drama that makes me never skip an episode and I am grateful for my DVR. The fact that it does so well in the ratings makes me think that there are others who want REVENGE. 😉

You see, I believe that in the deepest, darkest, part of our souls; there probably isn’t a person alive who can say that they have never had thoughts of – how shall I say it? uhhhhm – “getting even”.  Perhaps your spouse has done you wrong or you have an “ex” BFF whom you once adored but they have stabbed you in the back. How about that co-worker who took credit and was rewarded for work that you actually did?  Maybe you lost that acting job to an actor with far less talent than you after he or she planted a bad seed about you.  These people that have done you wrong may even appear to be rewarded for unethical behavior which really gets your goat. Grrrrrr to all the above!    Society along with our faith and values teaches us to control these unsettling feelings of revenge in a civilized way. “Turn the other cheek”, the bible says.  Over time most of us develop a method to help us deal with our dark feelings of revenge. Some people choose a healthy outlet such as working out or stress management while others resort to destructive behavior such as drinking too much, overeating or drugs. Perhaps watching REVENGE on ABC serves as a safe fantasy outlet. Hmmm!  It’s something to think about.

For those who have never seen the popular show, it centers on the lead character, Emily Thorne played by Emily VanCamp.  The character Emily Thorne turned the Hamptons upside down last summer when she made her splash into this exclusive upscale community. By outward appearances she is an extremely pretty girl with a sweet innocent look.  Her charm and generosity helps her to get access to the  private and restricted circles of Hampton’s high society.  But ahhhhh – looks can be deceiving for Emily is anything but what she seems. In fact, she is hiding behind an assumed identity with one and only one agenda – REVENGE! Her unnerving focus is that of avenging her father who was murdered in prison while serving time for a heinous crime he did not do.  Each week we see Emily facing off with the Graysons ; a powerful and influential family responsible for her dad’s death. All the while we have empathy for Emily who struggles with her right to find true love. She sees her heart as a distraction.  A Distraction? Heck – I   see it as some fun sexy scenes between her and the handsome men in the cast. LOL!  If you put all that aside; I wouldn’t want to get on the bad side of any of these people.  Conspiracy, intrigue, romance, lies, great music, fabulous costumes and lots of cool ninja moves make this a wonderful escape on a Sunday night. So bury the hatchet on your own feelings of “getting even” and escape into the world of REVENGE! The show airs on Sunday nights at 9pm ET/PT on the ABC Television Network.

Now for some fun stuff! Let’s go to the Television Academy for some behind the scenes scoop! Shhhh!

Below is a shot of the entire REVENGE panel at the TV academy. They certainly did not hold back with their view points about the show and each other. It truly was a fabulous evening.

Here is a shot of Emily VanCamp (Emily Thorne) and me at the academy. After the panel she told me that the character she plays  on the show is a lot different than the real life Emily. It must be fun playing  such an interesting character.

Here is a photo of the lovely Emily VanCamp on the red carpet.                                             (Photo credit: The Picture Group)

REVENGE was created by Mike Kelley and is executive produced by him along with Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Sunil Nayer, Mark Perry and Melissa Loy. The series is produced by ABC Studios. It was a privilege to meet and chat with Mike Kelley.  Mike poses with me in this photo.

 During the panel discussiion Mike Kelley revealed what is perhaps the biggest scandal about the show REVENGE. You must click the video link to get that inside scoop. To get the humor and fun of the below clip , I remind you that the show takes place in “The Hamptons“. Hollywood magic is soooo much fun!  Shhhh! My Cyndi’s Secrets! Click the link:

I think this is an adorable photo of  left to right Madeleine Stowe, Ashley Madkwe, and Christa B. Allen. Folling that  photo is a shot of Madeleine Stowe on the red carpet. (photo credits: Picture Group)

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During the panel discussion Madeleine Stowe disclosed her personal fantasy for an ending to the season. You have got to hear what she says. Click the video link:

Below is a photo of Christa B. Allen on the red carpet. I think her dress is adorable!                  (photo credit: Picture Group)

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Following is a shot of Connor Paolo  and me. In REVENGE, the characters that Connor and Christa B. Allen play have an on and off again love relationship. I keep routing for their characters. to succeed in matters of  the heart.

Thought you would enjoy this behind the scenes shot of the celebrities walking the red carpet.

Here I pose with the talented and very good looking Josh Bowman who plays the part of Daniel Grayson. It is interesting to watch his character evolve. Last season he was very altruistic while this season he is beoming more and more like his father…. And that is not necessarily a good thing. The plot thickens.

Josh Bowman  poses for the cameras on the red carpet.                                                                    (photo credit: Picture Group)

It was also fun meeting and chatting with another handome and talented actor –  Jack Wechsler. Here I pose with Jack. Gosh I love my job! 🙂

In the shot below is Jack Wechsler posing on the  redcarpet. You can tell that he has style. (photo credit: Picture Group)

The audience at the academy laughed when Emily VanCamp explained her characters involvement in what VanCamp playfully calls a, “Love Square“. Click the link for the inside scoop in her own words. Shhhh! My Cyndi’s Secrets!

Nolan Ross is one of the most interesting characters on the show and the role is played by  Gabriel Mann. The TV Academy audience loved it when Gabriel lifted his collar up to create the typical Nolan “signature” look! Here I pose with Gabriel.

Here are a couple of photos taken outside of the TV Academy. Hope you enjoy them.

Outside the TV Academy are several statues of famous TV Stars  and industry legends that have entertained and inspired us over the years. In the next photo I have fun posing with a statue of  great  actors Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton who played the beloved characters of Archie and Edith Bunker in the ground breaking 1970’s situational comedy TV Series, All In The Family..

During the event Emily Van Camp expressed her attitude about her character being what she calls, “The Hamptons Whore”! OMG – it truly was an interesting night at the TV Academy. Listen to Emily discuss the topic in the video clip:

Henry Czerny plays the role of the rich powerful and not so nice Conrad Grayson. Here is a shot of Henry signing his autograph at the VIP Reception at the TV Academy. (photo credit: Picture Group)

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You might find it interesting to note that Henry Czerny does NOT see his character as “bad”. Find out why he feels this way in this interesting video interview. Click the link:

I hope you have enjoyed this journey into the subject of getting even. Each of us still needs to be civil and do our best to get along with each other. However, thanks to Mke Kelley and his awesome cast and staff we can all sit back, relax and get a “healthy” dose of  REVENGE on the ABC Television network on Sunday evenings at 9pm ET/PT!

And until next time – Strut your stuff on the red carpet of life! Shhhh!

Life is too short so I say – InJOY!

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