Funny and interesting quotes from the Television Critics’ Association Conference in Los Angeles.
Cloris Leachman of “Raising Hope,” when asked if she’s making a run at Betty White‘s reign as the new It girl. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Lucas Neff, on the challenge of working with infant actors on “Raising Hope.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Kevin Reilly, president of entertainment for Fox broadcasting, taunting the reporters. (Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
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One of umpteen variations of the response by Peter Rice, chairman of entertainment for Fox network, fending off reporters hungry for news on the “American Idol” judging panel. (Toby Canham/Getty Images)
Peter Serafinowicz and Mitch Hurwitz talking about moving “Running Wilde” from Vancouver to New York. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Peter Serafinowicz and Mitch Hurwitz of “Running Wilde.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
“Running Wilde” producer Mitch Hurwitz responding to a perceived sneer in the voice of a reporter who asked Keri Russell why she decided to do a (shudder) sitcom. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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“Running Wilde”’s youngest cast member Stefania Owen talking about the similarities between the characters, with Will Arnett interjecting. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Jon Voight at the “Lone Star” panel on whether the network was looking for a project for him after his stint on “24.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
“Lone Star” creator Kyle Killen. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
James Wolk of “Lone Star” on his first movie role in “The Spiral Project.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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“Lone Star” creator Kyle Killen. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
James Wolk, the “Lone Star” panel. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Dick Wolf refusing to solidify once and for all what the iconic “Law & Order” intra-scene sound is. (I think its chung-chung). (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
A member of the press revealing his east-coast bias. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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“Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Blair Underwood on starring in a show that wants to take up the mantle of ‘LOST.’ (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
A member of the press asking whether “The Event” would pull a “Heroes” and reveal all of its secrets too quickly. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
A member of the press asking show runner Evan Katz about making the jump from ‘24’ to ‘The Event,’ and Katz’s response. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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A member of the press letting the NBC brass know that no, they havent forgotten about that horrible “Jay Leno Show” decision last season. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
Jeff Gaspin, Chairman of NBC Television, thanking the fates that his network isnt the designated punching bag this time around. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
Ben Schwartz, on finally getting a question. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Josh Reims and Ben Schwartz after several questions about having black lead actors. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Boris Kodjoe, on moving to the U.S. from Germany. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Josh Reims on the decision to avoid the will they/wont they dynamic by having the leads be a happy married couple. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Josh Reims, executive producer of “Undercovers.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Gerald McRaney, responding to a question about his characters relentless dyspepsia and asking if hell ever be able to show his humorous side. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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A description of Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greigs character traits -- they play British producers who come to LA to translate a hit British show for American audiences. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Executive producer Josh Schwartz on whether the show runners have a plan for their characters at the end of the show. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Stephanie Savage on the factors that made it easier to film in Paris. Its good to know our global economic crisis does have SOME upside. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Producer Stephanie Savage on filming in Paris. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Aly Michalka on why she wasnt a cheerleader in high school. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Kevin, when two reporters were talking over each other, determined to ask their question. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Executive producer Kevin Murphy talking about filming near the set of “Smallville,” home of fellow executive producer Tom Welling. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Maggie Q on her character getting dressed up. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Maggie Q talking about the stereotype that any actor with Asian heritage should obviously do martial arts. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Maggie Q responding to a member of the press who asked producer Craig Silverstein about the smoking rubble that was ‘Dollhouse.’ (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Producer David Crane on the in-depth discussion among the British crew of the new show “Episodes” on what the American term pussywhipped meant. (Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Matt LeBlanc on how he happened to get cast as a character named Matt LeBlanc, a former sitcom star. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jeffrey Klarik on the process of developing a show on network television. (Frederick Brown/Getty Images)
Michael C. Hall on his characters father, and whether hes a good or bad influence. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Michael C. Hall on “Dexter.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Darlene Hunt on Showtimes new cancer comedy The Big C (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Oliver Platt on terminal illness. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images))
Gabourey Sidibe on how her life has changed in the last year. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Michael C. Hall, on working with his wife Jennifer Carpenter on “Dexter.” (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Michael C. Hall on Julie Benz not reappearing as Rita in the way James Remar appears as Harry. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Tom Selleck on filming in New York. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Justin Halpern, Co-Executive Producer. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Justin Halpern, Co-Executive Producer, on his dads experience with the Twitter account that made him famous. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
William Shatner talking about the title of his new show on CBS. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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William Shatner confirming that he did not spring fully-grown from the forehead of Gene Roddenberry. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
William Shatner‘s response to a member of the press who asked if his Dad character in any way related to Denny Crane on “Boston Legal,” who was also known for making eccentric, outrageous statements. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
William Shatner on his experience with Twitter. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jim Belushi on how the experience would differ if they shot on location in Las Vegas rather than in a sound stage in Los Angeles. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jerry and Jim discuss how to deal with a 14-hour day of filming that starts at 1 a.m. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Jerry OConnell on working with Jim Belushi. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Tanya Fischer (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Jim Belushi and Jerry O’Connell when asked about whether the show will bring in lots of Las Vegas entertainers. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
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Jim Belushi starts to digress. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Alex O’Loughlin on his “Hawaii Five-0” predecessor. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Billy on being cast as a leading man ... Who is also a cop. Baby steps. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images))
Julie Chen mocking the unflattering nickname some Big Brother fans have given her as host of that show. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Holly Robinson Peete on what annoys her about her husband. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
A member of the press fishing for dirt about CBS pres Leslie Moonves. Julie deferred until everyone else had answered. (Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
Kunal Nayyar, responding to a member of the press who asked why we’e seeing so many “Indian or South Asian or whatever you’re supposed to call them” characters. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
A member of the press asking Chuck Lorre whether it’s particularly stressful taking a successful show into the fourth season. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Kunal Nayyer, commenting on Simon Helberg’s ridiculously tight costumes. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
A member of the press in a typically gentle assessment of CBS. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Chuck Lorre and a member of the press discussing potential guest stars. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Chuck Lorre on Sheldon’s page-long scientific speeches. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Jim Parsons on “The Big Bang Theory”’s fan base at Comic-Con. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)