Melissa Lemieux
Location
United States Of America
Expertise
Evil Dead, The Conners And Roseanne, Laverne And Shirley
- Melissa is a dyed-in-the-wool aficionado of blue-collar comedies such as "Grace Under Fire," "Laverne and Shirley," and "My Name is Earl" She is such a devotee of "Laverne and Shirley" that she owns several pieces of memorabilia from the show, including one of Laverne's signature L-emblazoned sweaters and a chair from Cowboy Bills.
- She grew up watching "Roseanne," despite her love for the show and its spinoff, she thinks "The Conners" works a lot better without lead Roseanne Barr. She's also glad Darlene and David broke up and likes Darlene's relationship with Ben more.
- Melissa conducted an interview for Newsweek with Christopher Schonberger and Sean Evans, the founders of "Hot Ones" and "First We Feast." The interview was retweeted through their official social media.
Experience
Melissa Lemieux has been in entertainment journalism since she was a teenager and has always wanted to bring the truth to light with her words. She has moved from distributing her own professional wrestling newsletter to working for Newsweek in the span of ten short but busy years. In between, she has worked as a freelance celebrity interviewer who has contributed her work to websites such as The Deadite Slayer and Deadites Online. She has been working at Looper for over three years running.
Education
Melissa is a high school graduate who is currently working on her college education.
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Stories By Melissa Lemieux
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"NCIS" fans were disappointed to hear that the franchise's second-youngest spin-off, "NCIS: Hawai'i," had been canceled. Here's why the show got the axe.
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As the show nears its end, "Blue Bloods" Season 14 seems to be planting some romantic seeds when it comes to Maria Baez and Danny Reagan's relationship.
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With "Young Sheldon" soon to air its final episode, there isn't a better time to recognize Mary Cooper and her importance to the family and the show.
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A longtime "Law & Order: SVU" star came back to the series in Season 25, Episode 11, though as it turns out, it will only be a temporary return.
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"Blue Bloods" has given fans a further, and rather fun, glimpse into the mind of Frank Reagan. Who knew that the Reagan family were such film buffs?
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Brad's nude shower scene in Season 1 of "Sex/Life" wasn't just noteworthy because it was risque; it also had one visible omission many fans might have missed.
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After nearly 25 years, it seemed like Stabler and Benson might finally kiss during Season 24 of "Law and Order: SVU." So why didn't it happen?
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There are at least four celebs who filed restraining orders against Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory." Who are they, and why did they take this action?
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On "The Conners," Jackie's son Andy has been retconned out of existence despite growing into a toddler in Season 9 of "Roseanne." Here's why.
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"Spock's Brain" is widely regarded as one of the worst episodes of "Star Trek," but despite that, it still has a passionate army of defenders.
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Those who were alive in the 1990s probably remember the commercials for the Pure Moods compilation albums that blended soundtrack songs with New Age hits.
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Despite the best efforts of several cast members, it looks like CBS' hit police drama "Blue Bloods" is remaining canceled and won't be back for a 15th season.
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In an interview with TV Insider, "NCIS" actor Rocky Carroll teased important developments for Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) in the show's Season 21 finale.
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CBS has officially given the green light to the "Fire Country" spin-off series "Sheriff Country," which will focus on Mickey Fox's weekly adventures.
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Although "The Conners" has been renewed for a 7th and final season, there is one formidable challenge the show's cast and producers will face.
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The Season 3 finale of "Ghosts" - "Isaac's Wedding" - features surprises and trouble for Woodstone Manor's spirits, and fans may be heartbroken.
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The One Chicago franchise has a pattern of children's adoptions going wrong, and this episode of "Chicago Fire" almost made the mistake of repeating it.
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A helicopter crash on Season 9, Episode 10 of "Chicago Med" could have major storyline implications for the recently divorced Maggie Lockwood.
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In the explosive mid-season finale of "Blue Blood's" last season, a popular actor will guest star as a renegade cop seeking extralegal justice.
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In an interview with TVInsider, Wilmer Valderrama revealed whether he'll remain on "NCIS" despite his titular role on Disney+'s limited series "Zorro."
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The abbreviated 12th season of "Chicago Fire" is winding down, and based on the blurb for Episode 12, at least one couple might not make it to Season 13.
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In "Ghosts" Season 3, Pete Martino discovers that he can move beyond the borders of the Woodstone Manor property. Why is this new power so important?
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As "S.W.A.T." Season 7 is nearing the finish line, the show is featuring a seemingly endless row of changes for some of its most prominent characters.
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During its latest episode, it seems that "Blue Bloods" has tackled some of the growing concerns around the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence.
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As "Blue Bloods" nears its end after an impressive 14 seasons on the air, questions inevitably arise over whether or not the series will receive a spinoff.
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With Flower returning in Season 3, Episode 9 of "Ghosts," Thor not only has some explaining to do, but may find their relationship entering a whole new phase.
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On "Blue Bloods," the Reagans are no strangers to putting up a fight, but Episode 7 of Season 14 reveals a surprisingly violent secret about Eddie.