Celebrity Extra: Kathyrn Morris
By Dana Jackson
Q: Whatever happened to the actress who starred in “Cold Case”? I haven't seen her in anything since it ended. -- H.C.
A: The CBS crime-procedural-drama series "Cold Case" had a very successful seven-season run from 2003-2010. It didn't spawn off any "Cold Case" franchises -- like "CSI," "Law & Order" and the "Chicago" shows have -- but it might be returning with a new cast and a new setting. The original series was set in Philadelphia and starred Kathryn Morris and Danny Pino, but the new version could be set in the Southwestern United States.
Kathyrn Morris as Monica Shaw in "Reverie". Photo Credit: Courtesy of NBC
Morris has been working steadily ever since the series ended, just not in anything as long-running. Her last regular series was "Reverie," a sci-fi drama that only lasted one season on NBC. She recently starred in the comedy film "Hayseed," which you can find on Amazon Prime Video. But next up for her is the thriller "From Embers," an indie film co-starring Matthew Morrison ("Glee") and Kara Wang ("Top Gun: Maverick").
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Q: Are they really bringing back "Melrose Place" with Heather Locklear? How is she doing since her troubles from a few years back? -- J.F.
A: It's still in the development stages, but yes, another reboot of "Melrose Place" is on the way. According to Entertainment Weekly, "when one of their dearest friends dies suddenly, the OG residents of 'Melrose Place' gather to honor the deceased." But once the reunion kicks off, it "uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances ... and reveals new secrets."
You might remember that there was another attempted reboot of the show back in 2009, but it was canceled after one season. It had a mostly new cast of twentysomethings and starred Katie Cassidy, but this new reboot reunites members of the original cast. Heather Locklear, Laura Leighton and Daphne Zuniga are all reportedly returning, with more likely on the way.
As for Locklear, there were articles last July that stated she was reentering rehab for alcohol abuse, but there's been no negative press since then. The fact that CBS Studios is willing to employ her for this new project means she's likely back on her feet again.
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Q: I can't believe they're canceling "Station 19" after its current run. It's the best the show has ever been. -- S.A.
A: The "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off "Station 19," which follows first responders in Seattle, actually has great ratings for its new, later time slot. So, it's surprising that it's being canceled after its current seventh season. Fans and critics alike are saying that it's thriving under new showrunners Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige.
There's no word on it being shopped around to streaming platforms, but many shows have been saved this way. Could it be another "Lucifer" or"Manifest"? Both are examples of series that were given the boot by their original networks due to low ratings, only to thrive when scooped up by the streaming giant Netflix.
"Station 19" executive producer Shonda Rhimes also has a development deal with Netflix, so this theory is not far-fetched. Keep your fingers crossed that it happens!
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