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First time the Senator's bro appeared I began searching my brain (small area, no problem): where have I seen him? Last night I watched a rerun of a 2005 episode of CSI (the real one, the Las Vegas one) and there he was! Playing a gorgeous movie star who ends up dead. He didn't have many, if any, lines but he did good. I hope he gets to stay with us.

Has anyone seen him in an especially good movie or tv show?
Wild Roses
He was in season 3 of ABCFamily's WILDFIRE. He played a cowboy, R. J. Blake. He guest starred in about half of the season 3 episodes. He played a really likable character. His hair was much longer too. ABCFam has season 3 of WF available to watch on their website and itunes.

He is also in VIVA LAUGHLIN this fall. I am hoping it fails so he can come back to the Walker clan.
Bruinsfan
As a bonus, that might also free Hugh Jackman up to make guest appearances as himself on Scrubs (my dream scenario).
Kev
He was in season 3 of ABCFamily's WILDFIRE. He played a cowboy,


Woof!

As a bonus, that might also free Hugh Jackman up to make guest appearances as himself on Scrubs (my dream scenario).


Mine as well.
darkestboy
He's also a former soap actor as well.
Jadia
Gawd I need him to come back more then ever lol. And actually I know him from Days of our Lives, saw him on it a few times. Didn't really care then but I sure do now.
darkestboy
His new show has been picked up so if we do see Jason again, it mightn't be for a long time on the series.
Pheebs16
Kitty wonders why, since he's got Nora won over, he doesn't take the next step and tell Kevin he has a gay brother. Robert: "Because I don't trade in that kind of currency. I'm not going to use my brother to gain your brother's approval." Just as well, because if Kevin and Jason had met any earlier, we might not have had The Great Season Finale Pantry Make-Out that has now made so many of us bitterly resentful toward Viva Laughlin. (I mean, I'm happy for Eric Winter [love!] and all, but CANCEL THAT DAMN SHOW AND BRING BACK JASON! Ahem.)


Hehe, I was just reading that, and I have such a 'WORD' to all of it. I just recently got into the series, and he's my favorite of Kevin's love interests (albeit he's only had two others) and I just really loved their sparring. And I've seen Eric Winter in some guest spots he's done, and I really like him and want him to do well in his career, but I really want Viva Laughlin to fail, just so that he'll be back as Jason on Brothers and Sisters. From everything I've read, it seems as though they are leaving the door open for Jason, so that if Viva Laughlin does get cancelled, he can come back midseason, and if it doesn't, then they can just say he and Kevin have broken up.
Bruinsfan
I'd assume that by playing McAllister's brother as well as Kevin's love interest, Eric Winter will potentially be able to return to the series at some point regardless of how Viva Laughlin might interfere with the latter storyline. Even if his contract ties him up the whole season and Kevin has to move on to a different boyfriend, I'd welcome his return down the line for scenes with Robert and Kitty. (And surely he'd need to come back for a wedding episode between those two!)
EWG Gestalt
(And surely he'd need to come back for a wedding episode between those two!)

Especially as his character is, you know, a minister and all, it might be kind of awkward to have the wedding without him. . . .

(And who here thinks Viva has a chance, Hugh Jackman or no Hugh Jackman? A musical drama series?)
quentin312002
Unless Robert goes back to having a Catholic wedding than he'd need a priest. Still, he's going to show for his own brothers wedding.
Bruinsfan
Unless Robert goes back to having a Catholic wedding than he'd need a priest.

He can't get married to Kitty in the Roman Catholic Church unless his ex-wife dies, can he?
quentin312002
Unless he annulled(sp?) his marriage. After all, he's not divorced yet, which now that I mention it, it would sound really tacky to me to be on the campaign trail with your fiance and your not divorced yet, but that might just be me. And that would belong in the other McCallister thread.

But I think getting down to it, it would make more interesting tv to have them married by Jason and for pushing that McCallister is more centre than right.
MarkC99
Goodbye Eric. I wish you luck with your new show. Not too much luck, but some. Now please tell them to stop ruining Blondie songs.
Lewisfan48
I really hope Eric is able to return down the line. He and Matthew had great chemistry, and the scene where they exchanged ILY's was really quite touching.
Jadia
Yeah I uber love him now, and I'm so torn. I wish Eric all the success in the world yet its all about me (Kevin isnt my fav for nothing) and I so want him back here to continue this relationship with Kevin. They're so great together and you guys took the words out my mouth. It would be glaring for him, a minister to miss his own brother's wedding. Wonder if CBS would allow a cameo?
kellykapowski
I dunno- I'm actually looking forward to seeing what Viva Laughlin is all about. It's based on a BBC show called Blackpool - look how well The Office fared!
hypertwink
The Office was lucky that it had the writers and the actors that it did. Coupling was a BBC show too, and that didn't survive the translation so well.
kellykapowski
This is true- but I certainly think it helps the odds. As does star power like Hugh Jackman, Melanie Griffith and (of course!) Eric Winter...
orlski
I think it's hard to judge how well Viva Laughlin will do. I can't remember how well Blackpool did over here in the U.K (I don't actually know anyone who watched it when it was broadcast, only through the dvd's because of David Tennant) but it didn't have anything like the buzz surrounding The Office. The problem with Blackpool is that I found it fun because i'll watch David Tennant read the phonebook, but aside from that, the murder mystery was dull, the songs off putting in most places and at 6 episodes it still felt like it dragged. I keep thinking that much better shows have been cancelled and that Eric Winter will be back on Brother's and Sisters before the season is out. I (selfishly) hope.
kellykapowski
Yes- well I suppose we will see this week! Viva premieres this Thursday at 10PM after CSI....
Wild Roses
I said this in The Meet Market, but I'll say it here too. VL is just as a bad as the critics say it is. I don't think it will last long and if it does last, it probably has a bit more to do with HJ's contract (he's getting a boatload of money whether it is a success or not), than with CBS having faith in it.
hypertwink
I know I wanted VL to tank but I feel a little bad that he's connected to something this bad.
Bruinsfan
I see Hugh Jackman's judgement was in full Swordfish/Van Helsing mode when he signed on for this train wreck—that's an hour of my life I'll never get back. Wouldn't you think someone developing a musical series would make sure to cast a lead actor that could, y'know, sing?

Ah well, at least Lloyd Owen and Jackman are the ones who will be visible front and center when this thing crashes and burns, and Eric has another job already waiting for him. It's gonna take a lot of making out with Matthew Rhys to make up for that "Let it Ride" number, though.
Christina07
I'm really hoping that since Viva Laughlin was as horrible as it looked, we will be seeing Eric Winters back on Brothers & Sisters soon.
hypertwink
I love that one reviewer of VL mentions Eric Winter and Brothers & Sisters at the end of the review and signs off with:

"Stay faithful, Kevin: Odds are, he'll be back soon." ;)
eon.girl
I love that one reviewer of VL mentions Eric Winter and Brothers & Sisters at the end of the review and signs off with:

"Stay faithful, Kevin: Odds are, he'll be back soon." ;)


hypertwink, in what review is this mentioned?
Lewisfan48
Robert Bianco of USA Today.
eon.girl
Thanks Lewisfan48. . . I'm off to read it!

It's nice to read that Eric got a good review for his performance. I watched VL (only because of Eric) and fast forwarded through the musical numbers. I even cringed during the fast forward.
Jadia
Ah well, at least Lloyd Owen and Jackman are the ones who will be visible front and center when this thing crashes and burns, and Eric has another job already waiting for him. It's gonna take a lot of making out with Matthew Rhys to make up for that "Let it Ride" number, though.


Yep, I hate that he's going to be connected with this utter disaster. But its Hugh's name that is all over the media not Eric lol. I'm sure every actor has had projects they weren't too fond of or the critics. Eric will bounce back once he gets here, hopefully soon.
UnfamousLoser
Link to the Robert Bianco USA Today review of Viva Laughlin.
guacamolewindow
The ratings for Viva Laughlin have dropped even further and appear to be hurting Cold Case's numbers now as well.

From Pifeedback
But CBS has sprung a major leak at 8 p.m., with the time period-premiere of musical drama Viva Laughlin at a mere (and fourth-place) 6.77 million viewers and a 1.2/ 2 among adults 18-49. Comparably, year-ago occupant The Amazing Race 10 averaged 10.89 million viewers and a 3.8/ 9 in the demo (on Oct. 22, 2006), with retention out of lead-in 60 Minutes (Viewers: #2, 11.14 million; A18-49: #2, 2.2/ 7 at 7 p.m.) of just 61 percent in viewers and 55 percent in the demo. Viva Laughlin also dipped in the second half-hour by 1.60 million viewers (7.57 to 5.97 million) and 29 percent in the demo (1.4/ 3 to 1.0/ 2). My prediction is that CBS will pull Viva Laughlin off the schedule either this week or definitely next week.
MarkC99
This is one of the comments in their forum:

This is great news for Kevin Walker!


Nice to see the love story of Kevin and Jason has such a devoted following (joking or not). I didn't realize how many fans they had until Eric left.
guacamolewindow
Absence makes the heart grow fonder MarkC99;)
Though I was plenty fond during his first minute on screen.
Viva has now been taken off the show listings and schedule for the coming week.
Lewisfan48
Wow, that was quick. Definitely not a good sign for VL.

ETA:

TV Guide is reporting that CBS is cancelling VL and will announce it as early as this afternoon.
guacamolewindow
I don't think i've ever seen a show sink so fast. It's not even a week on the air. I suppose it was extraordinarily bad, though if there had been no singing, it probably would have lasted a few episodes longer! I wonder when we'll know if (When) Eric Winter will be back on B&S?
Lewisfan48
I believe they are filming 2.09, and 2.10 and 2.11 are currently being written. So I think the earliest we could expect is December, but more likely early in the new year. (2.10 will likely be the last ep to air prior to the winter hiatus.)
guacamolewindow
Thanks Lewisfan48:)
I don't mind waiting if it's worth waiting for. I just hope there's a confirmation that he's back on board soon:)
sugahoney77
All I can say about the cancellation of VL is cool.
Jadia
Absence makes the heart grow fonder MarkC99;)
Though I was plenty fond during his first minute on screen.


Ditto, I fell for him the minute I saw him on screen, like I said he just seemed to...fit right in. I hope B&S picked up the phone right after CBS hung up lol. I can wait as long as I know he's coming back. Otherwise all this wishing was for nothing, I wont be...happy.
I knew this show was a goner but didn't expect it to be gone this soon. I want to say poor Eric but that would be me being two faced, I want him back like yesterday. That show was atrocious perhaps if it was a good show then I would be sad.
Jadia
Thanks to Mark C Hollywood Joe has this interview from Eric and he made some interesting comments. And if there were any doubts, he is so back lol
orlski
Eric and Rosalyn Sanchez did some work for Operation Smile is Nicaragua recently and there are a couple of cute pictures here .
What is it about cute men holding cute babies?
Jadia
Thanks for that, he's so gorgeous, Rosalyn is one lucky woman. Funny I never noticed him on DOOL, yet I'm such a fan because of B&S. And yeah I love men holding babies, makes my ovaries twitch lol.
LonePirate
He definitely takes a good picture, be it with or without a baby in his arms. With VL now history, here's hoping he returns to B&S very soon.
colleen2328
Eric has some career buzz going:

Question: Any info on Moonlight? — Christina
Ausiello: Look who's trying to get into Beth's slacks!


Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay opens April 25

Eric will play Katherine Heigl's love interest in The Ugly Truth, from the team that brought us Legally Blonde. Production begins April 15 in LA.

Yay!
Jadia
Good for him, I wish much bigger and better things for him in the future. B&S was a missed opportunity but he should be happy that he garnered such popularity in such a short time. A part of me thinks never say never to one day seeing him back on this show but in the end if his career really takes off, that will be my one consolation.
winwaters
Oh, I'm glad for him! It's too bad they couldn't find a way to keep him, but it sounds like he's getting some good opportunities. It'll be interesting to see him elsewhere!
LonePirate
Eric pairs up well with just about anyone male or female so I'm actually looking forward to his film with Heigl. Maybe we'll even get a glimpse of his backside in it.
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