Here's another interview Tony did at this year's upfronts in March:

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Tony Shalhoub Talks MONK
by theTVaddict.com
May 15, 2008 09:30 AM

In the coming season, are we going to see more of what happened to Trudy, or why it happened to Trudy? Or will it always be something that sort of comes up here and there?

I think we will try to start. Everyone has the sense that we’re approaching the end, whether it’s this season or season eight, we definitely, we gotta wind it down. And I think the writers, in their heads, are starting to move towards that.
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Thanks Teresa for the article

I would like to be on Monk. [PopWatch gasps] Is that a good idea?
Yes. What kind of character would you want to play?
Somebody quite insane. He would be trying to deal with me sensibly, you know, but I would be highly, highly neurotic and insane.

June 9th, 2008. Los Angeles, CA. It’s nice to see a talented actor be completely down-to-earth and humble when it comes to his fans. Tony Shalhoub was busy on set for Monk, not acting like you’d think he would, but giving back to his fans. Here you can see Tony as he gives a little boy his autograph and hug as the boy’s dad takes a picture.

It’s true that Tony isn’t the best looking actor out there, we’re pretty sure he knows this too, so that could be part of the reason he is so humble. Or maybe it’s cause his mama would smack the sh*t out of him if he treated his fans like little peasants. Whether it’s his family background or less-attractive looks, he’s a good guy and deserves the career he has today.

Monk’s Tony Shalhoub Respects His Fans
This article includes a videoclip. If it doesn´t work, you can watch it on YouTube, too: Monk's Tony Shalhoub Signs Autographs On Set

Monk's Tony Shalhoub Respects His Fans



This article includes a videoclip. If it doesn´t work, you can watch it on YouTube, too: Monk's Tony Shalhoub Signs Autographs On Set

Thanks for the article, but what do they mean 'less attractive'? They obviously haven't spent any time on this board. There are plenty of people attracted to TS.

Not all actors that people have found 'attractive' have been what is considered classically handsome. But there is something about that man that is adorable.

Monk's Tony Shalhoub Respects His Fans



This article includes a videoclip. If it doesn´t work, you can watch it on YouTube, too: Monk's Tony Shalhoub Signs Autographs On Set

But there is something about that man that is adorable.

Oh, let's see: his eyes, his smile, his curly hair, his endearing modesty, maybe? In my opinion Tony beats pretty boys like Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt any day. Plus, I like the fact that he has stayed out of the tabloids and maintained an enduring marriage.

Ashley

Oh, let's see: his eyes, his smile, his curly hair, his endearing modesty, maybe? In my opinion Tony beats pretty boys like Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt any day. Plus, I like the fact that he has stayed out of the tabloids and maintained an enduring marriage.

Ashley

By Lorrie Lynch
with Kathy Rowings

I once met Monk star Tony Shalhoub (at left) on the red carpet at the Golden Globes. He was there with his wife, Brooke Adams, and she stepped back to let him talk to the press and revel in his moment. Last week, Kathy got the chance to talk with the Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who celebrates 100 episodes of Monk in July. Here's Kathy's report.

Shalhoub says when he first signed on to the show, 100 episodes was something of a pipe dream, but now that the USA Network hit is about to cross that major TV milestone, he's happy to be there -- even if playing the obsessive-compulsive title character has gotten into his head a little. "I think I had low levels of those kinds of quirks, as a lot of people really do, but it's definitely grown over time," Shalhoub said. "I'm not really the kind of actor who brings my work home with me so much, normally, but I sort of feel infected by this character in a way. I think about things that I normally wouldn't otherwise."

Shalhoub also revealed the possible plot line for that 100th episode: "The writers have, I think, a really, really clever idea," he said. "They want to make the plot of the episode 'Monk's 100th case.' And there's a Dateline-type reporter following Monk on his investigation, sort of a Stone Phillips kind of guy. During this Dateline thing, it will be interspersed with people from past episodes, people who have come across Monk and they'll talk about him. People like Ambrose, Monk's smarter, more troubled brother, played by John Turturro. And different guest stars that we've had over the past six seasons will make small cameos."

And speaking of guest stars, this season they've already worked with Brad Garrett and Robert Loggia, and Shalhoub said they'd have several more.

Thanks for the link and the video, Metacomet! Tony must really be a nice person. What is this about Tony not being attractive? That is insane. A lot of people on this board, for instance find him very attractive!

It’s true that Tony isn’t the best looking actor out there, we’re pretty sure he knows this too, so that could be part of the reason he is so humble. Or maybe it’s cause his mama would smack the sh*t out of him if he treated his fans like little peasants. Whether it’s his family background or less-attractive looks, he’s a good guy and deserves the career he has today.

I agree!! And besides, what does Tony's looks have to do with him being a kind person??

I define "hot" for me--not hollywood and not media. They've been doing this for decades.

Me too - I've always been attracted to men who aren't "classically handsome," whatever that means. A man's eyes and smile are the most important physical features to me, not chiseled jaws, big muscles or cocky attitudes. I'm much more attracted to kindness, intelligence and character than to "All-American good looks."

Ashley

I'm sure Brooke doesn't walk around the house thinking, well he's less attractive but he's such a nice guy. Not. She's lucky to have a good man who's also so attractive, and she has to know it. He's lucky to have her and I'm sure he knows it.

Edited to add: But TS looks pretty good from where I'm standing...

Yes, I agree with that!


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Me too, but speaking strictly about the physical, that's what I go for. Men who look like real men and real people. There isn't a single unattractive bone in Tony's body. It's just galling that they'd even make that comment. I'm not attracted to men who look like Hollywood's idea of attractive. I don't want to offend anyone who likes Tom Cruise--a lot of people do. I don't. I never have. That "look" actually turns my stomach. I think I could tour the Mattel factory and find less plastic. I don't like smoothed over, touched up, makeup'd men. I just don't. Some do. I don't. I am soooooooo fuming right now. I think they grossly overestimate how many women like that look, as well. I hate when anyone presumes to speak for me....like Hollywood and media have already determined what the standard is and we all just fall in like sheep. Ew. I'm sure Brooke doesn't walk around the house thinking, well he's less attractive but he's such a nice guy. Not. She's lucky to have a good man who's also so attractive, and she has to know it. He's lucky to have her and I'm sure he knows it. I would never in a million years go into that business--these people just turn your lives into a circus.

Monk's Tony Shalhoub Respects His Fans



This article includes a videoclip. If it doesn´t work, you can watch it on YouTube, too: Monk's Tony Shalhoub Signs Autographs On Set

I only checked out the videoclip yesterday but read the article today. Tony is an excellent actor and the way he looks is super nice, too!!

I wonder if we will see Brooke on another episode of Monk...nice to see a couple truly in love with each other.

I hope this actor doesn't read the board, because for some reason, I don't remember a hot dog vendor in the Bank episode. Did I just forget? Or did they cut this scene?

I kinda didn't remember a hot dog vender either, I believe that he posted it before the episode was aired, and it might've been cut. Maybe it was in the scene before Randy talked to Silver Bastard. However, worked with Jason and it was a pretty great experience on the Monk set. Woo Hoo.

I also think I've seen him in other things. He has one of those faces, y'know.

Yeah, I think it was cut but I have the monkisode on my DVR and I'll rewatch for the weenie guy. And yeah, I've seen that guy in other things too.

$900.00 for 4 seconds of screentime. Wow. (Plus they paid for his lunch and dinner.) I wanna be an actor.

and don't feel bad, I didn't remember him either. (not that it wasn't memorable - but...er, well, we can't remember everything Monkish.)

$900.00 for 4 seconds of screentime. Wow. (Plus they paid for his lunch and dinner.) I wanna be an actor.

and don't feel bad, I didn't remember him either. (not that it wasn't memorable - but...er, well, we can't remember everything Monkish.)

Holy crap. That's more than my rent. For 4 seconds? Okay, what line do I get in?

A majority of SAG actors make less than 20,000 a year.
With SAG on the brink of a strike,it's a shame this actor chose to blog about his salary in such a style.
The tone of his article was very misleading that 900.00 may be the only money he earns the whole month.
It is a very tough career to choose
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Hanging with one of the ‘boys’
"He’s the youngest of six from a tight Irish-Catholic family and Kaler said his 83-year-old mother is his biggest fan. She even gave actor Tony Shalhoub from ``Monk'' an earful on the red carpet after the character Kaler played on ``Monk'' was shot by Shalhoub..."
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Mark in Massapequa, N.Y.:

Monk is coming back in three weeks! How will they be handling Stanley Kamel's passing?
When the show returns, weeks will have passed since we last saw Monk, and he is very much reeling (as are we) from the death of his therapist, but he will be shopping around for a new one, and Hector Elizondo is set to take Dr. Kroger's place. We'll also get another CBS vet in the premiere: Brad Garrett is helping Monk with his new home, and not that you would ever believe this about Brad Garrett, but there's something a little off about him
Source: E!Online

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At least now we know how they (and Monk) will handle Stanley Kamel's death...

They said he's reeling still from the loss, that is good for me, I need to see him deal with it. And shopping for a new therapist, well, I can just imagine the comic potential there. It'd be even more difficult for him to pick a new therapist than it was to find his new assistant, I would think.

I agree. I would hope they would show Monk reeling from the loss of Dr. Kroger. It's going to be a traumatic event for him, as it will be for us viewers!

I agree this is going to be VERY difficult for us as well as Monk. I can see a little comedy in there with Monk "shopping for a new therapist", but it will still be very difficult.

That's right. And I wonder, is he reeling because Doc passed away or moved away, or something where he's still alive? Because then 'reeling' takes on a different, lighter feel than if he passed away.

Yes, it does. If he has just moved away there is always a possibility for a visit, phone call, letter, or Christmas card.

Sarah Silverman — who made a surprise appearance on the Top 10 list for lead comedy actress for "The Sarah Silverman Program" — appears here as well! She's hailed for her guest spot on "Monk" as a psycho fan of a fictional TV detective. It's an ironic role meant to mirror the obsessive-compulsive nature of Tony Shalhoub's character.

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