Once Again, A "Fresh Air" Interview Yields Some Breaking News About NBC's "Friday Night Lights"

Two years ago, when I interviewed NBC's Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Chandler broke the news about the impending deal with DirecTV that would save the series from cancellation for two more seasons. Well, I just recorded an upcoming Fresh Air interview with Lights co-star Connie Britton -- and, once again, emerged with some breaking news...

I asked Britton whether the recent deal with ABC Family to acquire all five seasons of Friday Night Lights might lead to yet another last-minute reprieve for the excellent family drama series.

(At this point,DirecTV has shown all of season four, NBC is partway through its own showing of season four -- the latest episode is shown Friday night at 8 p.m. ET -- and Britton is down in Austin, filming the final three episodes of season five.)

She was doubtful, and said both the scripts and the buzz suggested this indeed was the ending for Friday Night Lights. Many former cast members are returning for one final appearance in these last episodes, though, and Britton confirmed one additional tasty fact: Before the series concludes its filming for season five, cast and crew will descend upon Philadelphia for some location shooting.

What, and why, she won't say -- but even the where is tantalizing. Connie and Kyle, welcome to Philly. Hope to see you while you're here.

My interview with Connie Britton should appear on Fresh Air in the next two weeks. Stay tuned -- and keep visiting here, because I'll let you know when it's scheduled.