ShareThisFor one day, at least, Lynne Koplitz knew the rush of Internet fame.
"A couple of months ago, weirdly, I was the third-most-searched name on Google for one day," she says with a laugh. "It was so crazy. I was like, 'What is THIS?' "
She credits part of her high Web profile to "Z Rock," the Independent Film Channel comedy series in which she co-stars. The first season aired in 2008. Season Two begins at 11 p.m. EDT Sunday.
Koplitz plays Dina, the harried manager of ZO2, a trio who plays kid parties by day but tries to rock out legitimately at night.
She's a tough-as-nails type who keeps her rocker boys in line. However, she knows how to play the game. Dina will throw herself at Blues Traveler lead singer John Popper just to secure a record contract for the band.
The girl knows how to get down and dirty when the opportunity arises.
Koplitz revels in that.
"She's a good manager, and she does what she has to do," Koplitz deadpans, "but her first love is the band."
The role on "Z Rock" comes after years of TV misfires. Koplitz hosted a dating show and a four-woman-fronted talk show, both of which didn't last a season. Up until now, she's primarily worked as a standup comedian, finding work at colleges.
She's not surprised "Z Rock" is finding love from audiences. It has a following despite the fact it's seen late at night and on a niche channel. Koplitz says those are not factors anymore.
"Look at me," she says. "I'm a middle-aged woman. You won't think I'd still be watching MTV, but I do. I haven't missed an episode of 'Bromance' yet."
Other highlights for the week of June 7-13 (all times EDT; check local listings; listings subject to change):
SUNDAY
-- "The Tony Awards" (8 p.m., CBS). Neil Patrick Harris is host; Dolly Parton will perform with the cast of the musical "9 to 5."
-- "The Next Food Network Star" (9 p.m., Food Network). Ten hopefuls want to be the next cooking superstar.
-- "Army Wives" (10 p.m., Lifetime). As the third season launches, Claudia is anxious after her daughter disappears.
MONDAY
-- "The Closer" (9 p.m., TNT). As a new season begins, Brenda wonders if killers got the wrong house address.
-- "Weeds" (10 p.m., Showtime). Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) is pregnant, desperate and trying to stay one step ahead of the Mexican mafia.
-- "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" (10 p.m., Bravo). The comic visits Bette Midler and ends up in her Las Vegas show.
-- "Nurse Jackie" (10:30 p.m., Showtime). Edie Falco plays a nurse who's covering up that she isn't exactly a saint.
WEDNESDAY
-- "Top Chef Masters" (10 p.m., Bravo). Twenty-four top chefs compete for $100,000 for the charity of their choice.
THURSDAY
-- "She's Got The Look" (9 p.m., TV Land). Women over 35 vie in this "America's Next Top Model"-like competition.
SATURDAY
-- "Big Saturday Night" (8 p.m., GSN). The programming block introduces new game shows such as "20Q" and "The Money List."
(E-mail Terry Morrow of The Knoxville News-Sentinel in Tennessee at morrow2(at)knews.com.)
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