Plot Synopsis

After a large corporation takes over OutTV, Jack's talk show "JackTalk" is completely revamped. An immediate change comes when the new conservative owners hire Amber-Louise as "JackTalk's" new co-host. While Jack is deciding whether or not he'll stand up to his new bosses, Karen goes baby shopping. After seeing Grace so happy about her pregnancy, Karen decides she wants a baby of her own and offers to pay a make-up lady, Cricket, to carry one for her.

Cast

• Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
• Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
• Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
• Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
• Shelley Morrison (Rosario)

Guest Cast

• Britney Spears (Amber-Louise)
• George Takei (Himself)
• Wanda Sykes (Cricket)
• John Ducey (Jamie)
• Mathew Botuchis (Dave)
• Matt Crabtree (Stage Manager)

Notes

• "JackTalk" is renamed "TalkTime USA" by the new network.
• Star Trek's Sulu, George Takei, drops by for an interview, but is told by Amber-Louise that he can not reveal that he is gay, prompting Jack to quit in protest.
• Karen finally reveals to Grace that she wants a baby because she thought it would help her and Stan's relationship.
• Mathew Botuchis (Dave) was credited as Matthew Botuchis in this episode.

Media

• Credits for this Episode.
• Transcript of this Episode.
• 0818-AmberLouise-150.wmv: Amber-Louise's first day on the set
• 0818-Cricket-150.wmv: Cricket's first day at the manse
• 0818-TalkTime-150.wmv:George Takei appears on TalkTime USA

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