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[07/16/08 - 11:19 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Captain Cook's Extraordinary Atlas" (ABC, Script)

[07/16/08 - 08:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 16
Updates include: William Petersen to exit "CSI" as regular; Zach Braff also on track to depart "Scrubs"; and Amy Poehler is in talks to topline NBC's no-longer-"The Office"-spin-off.

[07/16/08 - 01:56 PM]
ABC Family Launches a New Original Online Series with Grammy-Nominated Band Plain White T'S
The series will launch on Wednesday, July 30 with new webisodes streaming every Wednesday through October.

[07/16/08 - 01:28 PM]
Discover the Music You Hear on MTV with SoundtracK.MTV.com, the First Ever Interactive Music Guide for Television
"TV is a great place to find music, and now, unlike anything else out there, Soundtrack.mtv.com offers a pure, unobstructed road to discovery," said MTVN chief Brian Graden.

[07/16/08 - 01:26 PM]
BET Networks Continues Its Extensive Election Year Political Coverage with Comprehensive Plans for the Democratic and Republican Conventions
Plus: BET News will unveil a new and timely weekly talk show, THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON, premiering on Friday, August 15.

[07/16/08 - 01:24 PM]
Bret Michaels Takes His Hit Show on the Road for Another Try at Love as VH1 Announces 'Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels'
This season will feature "all-new ladies vying for Bret's affection while traveling across America following Bret on a month-long tour."

[07/16/08 - 01:21 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 15.

[07/16/08 - 01:20 PM]
The 42nd Annual Cma Awards Will Air Live November 12 on Abc
The annual event recognizes and celebrates "the best and brightest performers, songwriters, record producers and music video directors."

[07/16/08 - 01:19 PM]
Katie Holmes Guest Stars on ABC's "Eli Stone"
Plus: Jason George is upped to series regular.

[07/16/08 - 01:17 PM]
NBC Announces Talent Roster for Beijing Olympics - 106 Commentators in All
The lineup is led by 19-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas, returning for his seventh Olympics as primetime host.

[07/16/08 - 01:15 PM]
Rock Legend Gene Simmons Passes Judgment on "Jingles," a New Reality Competition Series Currently in Production for CBS
Plus: Kimberly Caldwell will host the series, due later this year.

[07/16/08 - 01:14 PM]
Bravo Reveals the 13 Designers Set to Compete on "Top Design," Premiering on Wednesday, September 3 at 10 PM ET/PT
Season one of "Top Design" was Bravo's highest new series premiere ever.

[07/16/08 - 01:12 PM]
CBS Program Advisory for Sunday, July 27
The Eye confirms our report about "Jingles" being rescheduled for broadcast at a later date.

[07/16/08 - 09:28 AM]
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates
The Alphabet's fall lineup will roll out between September 19 and October 14.

[07/16/08 - 08:49 AM]
Jennifer Coolidge Guest Stars on the Closer
She'll play Angie Serabian, "a none-too-bright woman married to the rich owner of a car dealership who winds up ensnared in an undercover sting operation."

[07/16/08 - 08:27 AM]
ABC Unplugs 'Dance Machine,' CBS Postpones 'Jingles'
Repeats of "America's Funniest Home Videos" will instead fill the Friday, 8:00/7:00c hour on the Alphabet.

[07/16/08 - 08:25 AM]
TLC's "Take Home Nanny" Brings Peace Back Into Your Home
The new hour-long show premieres on July 21 at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/16/08 - 08:06 AM]
Jason Alexander Calls the Shots on "'Til Death"
The third season of 'TIL DEATH premieres Wednesday, September 10.

[07/15/08 - 07:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 15
Updates include: Mark Feuerstein to topline USA's "Royal Pains"; The CW's "Valentine, Inc." names first cast members; and Kristin Dattilo to recur on Showtime's "Dexter."

[07/15/08 - 04:57 PM]
Brett Weitz Joins TNT as Vice President of Series Development
Weitz comes to TNT from 20th Century Fox Television, where he served as vice president of creative affairs for the fox21 Studios division.

[07/15/08 - 04:57 PM]
Queen Bees and the N's Student Body Earn 'Buzz'-Worthy Ratings for Teen-Targeted the N
The N spins the numbers for Friday, July 11.

[07/15/08 - 04:56 PM]
Emmy Award Winning Journalist Rita Cosby Joins Inside Edition as a Special Correspondent
"I am thrilled to join such a well-established and popular show with a rich history of investigative reporting," Cosby said.

[07/15/08 - 04:55 PM]
Biggest Presence Ever for the BBC at Comic-Con 2008
"Spaced," "Doctor Who," "Torchwood" and "Primeval" will be among the featured panels.

[07/15/08 - 12:40 PM]
TNT's the Closer Scores as Ad-Supported Cable's #1 Series Telecast for the Year-To-Date, with More Than 7.8 Million Viewers
TNT spins the numbers for Monday, July 14.

[07/15/08 - 12:30 PM]
BET Networks and Marvel Animation Unveil 'The Black Panther'
Casting is already underway for the series that is slated to premiere in the first quarter of 2009.

[07/15/08 - 12:29 PM]
What's the Key to Getting Drunk Faster? Is the Death Touch for Real? You'Ve Got Questions? We'Ve Got 'ManswerS.'
The second season of Spike TV's "MANswers" is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 17 at 11:00/10:00c.

[07/15/08 - 12:28 PM]
Exclusive and Special Edition Merchandise from NBC's Hit Shows Available Only at the 2008 Comic-Con and the NBC Universal Online Store
Pre-orders have already begun, and NBC's online store is offering only limited quantities of special edition products.

[07/15/08 - 12:27 PM]
Oxygen Has Most Watched Week Ever
Oxygen spins the numbers for the week of July 7-13.

[07/15/08 - 12:25 PM]
'Talent' and 'Baby Borrowers' Lead NBC's Primetime Week of July 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 7-13.

[07/15/08 - 12:23 PM]
CBS Wins in Viewers for the Sixth Time in Seven Weeks This Summer
CBS spins the numbers for the week of July 7-13.

[07/15/08 - 12:22 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of July 7, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of July 7-13.

[07/15/08 - 09:53 AM]
FX Picks-Up New Comedy Series "Testees" (Working Titlee)
Kenny Hotz hosts the series, which will follow "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" starting October 9.

[07/15/08 - 09:51 AM]
FX President and General Manager John Landgraf Makes Key Programming and Casting Announcements at FX Presentation at TCA Summer Tour in Beverly Hills
FX will order 19 additional episodes of NIP/TUCK plus 39 more episodes of IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA.

[07/15/08 - 09:13 AM]
CMT.com Seeks the Best Unsigned Acts with the Return of "Music City Madness" on July 15
Plus: The online contest will again be featured in a half-hour CMT special, MUSIC CITY MADNESS - THE ROAD TO CMT.

[07/15/08 - 12:33 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Cleaner, The" (A&E)

[07/14/08 - 07:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 14
Updates include: Greg Berlanti inks megadeal with ABC Studios; recasting bug hits CBS's "Gary Unmarried"; and "Prison Break: Cherry Hill" remains in the works.

[07/14/08 - 04:54 PM]
The Real World: Hollywood Season Finale Surges Impressive +63% Among P12-34 Over Last Season and Takes #1 Spot in Its Time Period
MTV spins the numbers for "The Real World's" season to date.

[07/14/08 - 04:53 PM]
John Stamos Named Roast Master the "Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget" to Tape on Sunday, August 3
Plus: This year's roasters include Susie Essman, Greg Giraldo, Artie Lange, Tracy Morgan and Jeffrey Ross.

[07/14/08 - 04:51 PM]
Lost in Spaced Sunday on BBC America
To celebrate the show's release on DVD, BBC America will air a six-episode marathon on Sunday, July 20.

[07/14/08 - 04:50 PM]
It's Not as Simple as Boy Meets Girl in Multi-Award Winning, Uk Hit Comedy, Gavin & Stacey
UK seasons one and two will air together as one season of 13 episodes on BBC America, starting August 26.

[07/14/08 - 04:43 PM]
Showtime Networks and the Weinstein Company Sign Exclusive Long-Term Output Deal
The new output deal is effective with TWC's 2009 release schedule and includes such films as Rob Marshall's "Nine" and Quentin Tarantino's "Inglorious Bastards."

[07/14/08 - 04:42 PM]
Burn Notice Season Starter Sizzles
USA spins the numbers for Thursday, July 10.

[07/14/08 - 04:41 PM]
America's Got Talent NBC's #1 Show of the Summer Is Back in Atlanta and Dallas to Search for the Next Sensational Variety Act on Tuesday, July 15
The Peacock details tomorrow night's installment of the summer series.

[07/14/08 - 04:41 PM]
The Premiere of "Flashpoint" Is Friday's Number One Program in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Friday, July 11.

[07/14/08 - 04:40 PM]
New Title Is "Gary Unmarried," But Jay More Married
The Eye confirms the Jay Mohr-led comedy's new moniker.

[07/14/08 - 04:34 PM]
Christina Ricci to Guest-Star on TNT's Provocative Drama Saving Grace for Three-Episode Arc
Ricci will play a young detective who temporarily partners with Grace.

[07/14/08 - 04:33 PM]
Pop Icon Mariah Carey to Perform at "Teen Choice 2008" Monday, August 4, on Fox
Sophia Bush, Josh Holloway, Ryan Sheckler and Steve Carell are also set to appear.

[07/14/08 - 04:33 PM]
Funny Foursome Joins "MadTV" for 14th Season Premiering SepT. 13 on Fox
The newcomers include Erica Ash, Matt Braunger, Eric Price and Lauren Pritchard.

[07/14/08 - 04:32 PM]
Hank Is "King of the Hill" as the Series Reaches Its 250th Milestone Episode
Said installment, "Serves Me Right for Giving General George S. Patton the Bathroom Key," will air in May 2009.

[07/14/08 - 04:30 PM]
Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Kevin Michael Richardson Join "The Cleveland Show" on Fox
The trio join Mike Henry, who's reprising his "Family Guy" role of everyone's favorite soft-spoken neighbor Cleveland Brown.







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
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On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
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Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.