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[11/20/08 - 06:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 20
Updates include: ABC Family sets "10 Things" cast; Michael Landes sticks with 20th; and Discovery orders "The Detonators" from RDF USA.

[11/20/08 - 05:55 PM]
ABC Offers More Schedule Teases
On the eve of its midseason schedule announcement, ABC has revealed the 2009 homes for "According to Jim," "Scrubs" and "Private Practice."

[11/20/08 - 04:59 PM]
Mars Gets Four More Episodes, New Home
The freshman drama will take up residence after "Lost" on Wednesday nights starting January 28.

[11/20/08 - 01:55 PM]
Mckey Wins "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details this season's winner of "America's Next Top Model."

[11/20/08 - 01:54 PM]
Victoria's Secret Models -- Everywhere -- CBS Brings the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show to Audiences on Multiple Platforms -- on Air, Online and Mobile
The annual special airs Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/20/08 - 01:29 PM]
ABC Caps Sophomore Trio at 13 Episodes
"Eli Stone," "Pushing Daisies" and "Dirty Sexy Money" all posted season lows among adults 18-49 this week.

[11/20/08 - 01:28 PM]
Investigation Discovery Goes Beyond the Precinct Doors with Elite Indianapolis Homicide Detectives in a New Docu-Series, the Shift
The six-part series launches Sunday, December 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/20/08 - 01:09 PM]
We'Re Not Done Yet! Emmy(R)-Nominated 'The Sarah Silverman Program' Airs Three New Episodes Through December 11, Thursdays at 10:30 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
"I Thought My Dad Was Dead, But It Turns Out He's Not" (November 20), "Kangamangus" (December 4) and "Vow Wow" (December 11) will round out the show's second season.

[11/20/08 - 12:19 PM]
The CW Extinguishes Mrc's Sunday Lineup
An assortment of repeats and theatricals will fill the night starting November 30.

[11/20/08 - 12:09 PM]
Top Model Finale Struts to Best Ratings in a Year and Grabs the Spotlight as Wednesday's #1 Show in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 19.

[11/20/08 - 10:43 AM]
Daisies Beats "Knight Rider" for the First Time in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 19.

[11/20/08 - 10:42 AM]
Drama High: The Making of a High School Musical Airs Monday, December 15 on the ABC Television Network
The two-hour special "depicts the minefields that students must navigate both on stage and off when trying out for a high school musical."

[11/20/08 - 10:27 AM]
Bravo Skyrockets Kathy Griffin from the "D-List" to the "A-List"
The one-year deal includes encore hosting duties for the second annual "A-List Awards," two comedy specials and, as previously announced, a fifth season pick-up for "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List."

[11/20/08 - 10:11 AM]
CBS Sweeps Wednesday in All Key Measures
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 19.

[11/20/08 - 07:28 AM]
A&E Premieres New Drama Series 'The Beast' Starring Patrick Swayze & Travis Fimmel Thursday, January 15th at 10pm ET/PT
The series centers on an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran (Patrick Swayze) who takes on a rookie partner (Travis Fimmel) to train in his hard-edged and psychologically clever style of agenting.

[11/20/08 - 07:24 AM]
Christina Aguilera Added to the Lineup for "The Grammy(R) Nominations Concert Live!! -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night(R)"
She'll join the previously announced performers Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, B.B. King, John Mayer and Taylor Swift.

[11/20/08 - 06:30 AM]
Oxygen Reveals the Seven Newest Cast Members to the "Bad Girl's Club" on Myspace
Beginning Tuesday, November 25, Oxygen will reveal one girl per day through exclusive audition clips.

[11/19/08 - 06:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 19
Updates include: MTV may revive "Beauty and the Geek"; Sean "Diddy" Combs to visit "CSI: Miami"; and Patricia Heaton is going for "The Middle" at ABC.

[11/19/08 - 03:13 PM]
Hallmark Channel Wraps Production on "The View from Here"; Original Movie Set to Air in 2009
The original film, also due in late 2009, stars Angie Dickinson and Laura Leighton.

[11/19/08 - 03:12 PM]
Hallmark Channel Wraps Production on "The Wilderness Family"; Original Movie Set to Air in 2009
Peter Strauss and Jonathan Silverman star in the original movie, due in late 2009.

[11/19/08 - 03:11 PM]
The Finale of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Posts Highest Rated Telecast in "Real Housewives" Franchise History
Bravo spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 18.

[11/19/08 - 01:52 PM]
TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8 Say "I Do" to Record Ratings
TLC spins the numbers for Monday, November 17.

[11/19/08 - 01:51 PM]
Real Life Experiences + People = True Life Pursuing Goals + Dreamers = Made Together MTV's "Made" and "True Life" Premieres Riveting New Episodes on December 6, 2008 at 1pm ET/PT
The new "Made" installments include "Home Coming Queen," "Rock Star" and "Hip Hop Dancer."

[11/19/08 - 01:49 PM]
AbcfamilY.com Celebrates "25 Days of Christmas" with Santa, Snow Globes and a Sweepstakes
Online visitors can enter the electronic drawing every day between December 1-25 to win daily prizes, including a chance at the grand prize of $25,000 dollars.

[11/19/08 - 10:55 AM]
ABC Posts Week-To-Week Gains in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 18.

[11/19/08 - 10:54 AM]
Natasha Bedingfield to Perform at "2008 American Music Awards," November 23 on Abc
Plus: Aretha Franklin will present the first trophy of the evening while Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith will award "Artist of the Year."

[11/19/08 - 10:53 AM]
CBS Continues Tuesday Winning Streak
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 18.

[11/19/08 - 09:00 AM]
NBC.com Has Launched the Next Chapter of 'Heroes: Evolutions'
Called "Friend or Foe," the new feature allows users to explore on-air plot lines and engage with characters and other players.

[11/19/08 - 08:09 AM]
TLC Traces Families in the Child Beauty Pageant Circuit with All New Docu-Series "Toddlers and Tiaras"
The new series, due in late January, goes behind-the-scenes of the child beauty pageant world.

[11/19/08 - 07:05 AM]
Academy Award(R) Nominee Joan Cusack* and Mae Whitman to Star in Lifetime Original Movie Acceptance
The film, about the pressures of the modern day college admissions process, will air this summer.

[11/18/08 - 06:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 18
Updates include: Dan Fogler to play Sam Kinison in an HBO biopic; NBC is "Making Friends With Black People"; and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg book a comedy at Showtime.

[11/18/08 - 03:04 PM]
Hallmark Channel Begins Production on "Kingdom Come," Original Movie Starring Dean Cain to Air in 2009
James Tupper and Allison Hossack also star in the project, a western-themed original movie.

[11/18/08 - 03:03 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "Accidental Friendship" Soars to Rank Among Highest-Rated Cable Movies of the Day and Week
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, November 15.

[11/18/08 - 01:47 PM]
52 WomeN. One Miss AmericA. the Competition Begins When TLC Premieres "Countdown to the Crown" on January 2, 2009
Tyler Harcott hosts the four-part series, which gives viewers at home a hand in voting four contestants into the pageant.

[11/18/08 - 01:46 PM]
Whale Wars Catapults Animal Planet to Top Ten Ranking
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Friday, November 14.

[11/18/08 - 01:44 PM]
Tom Cavanagh and Ashley Williams Reprise Their Roles in the Original Movie "Snow 2 Brain Freeze," Premiering Sunday, December 14, During ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas"
Patrick Fabian, Alexander Conti, Hal Williams, Viv Leacock, Janelle Cooper and Jonathan Holmes also star.

[11/18/08 - 01:16 PM]
History(Tm) Presents the Two-Hour SpeciaL... Valkyrie: The Plot to Kill Hitler
The special, which tells the story of Claus von Stauffenberg, airs Monday, November 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/18/08 - 01:14 PM]
History(Tm) Examines Dawn of the Space AgE... Sputnik Mania
The special, from veteran filmmaker David Hoffman, airs Saturday, November 29 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/18/08 - 12:17 PM]
ABC Is Monday's Most-Watched Net for the 8th Time in 9 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 17.

[11/18/08 - 12:08 PM]
Relive the Glitz and Glamour When CMT Retelcasts the "42nd Annual Cma Awards" on Saturday, November 29
The special originally aired Wednesday, November 12 on ABC.

[11/18/08 - 11:01 AM]
ABC Draws Its Biggest Audience Since Season-Premiere Week and Is Up Over the Same Week Last Year
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 10-16.

[11/18/08 - 10:58 AM]
'NBC Sunday Night Football' Is the #1 Program of the Week in Adults 18-49 and Other Measures, Pacing NBC's Week of NoV. 10-16
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 10-16.

[11/18/08 - 10:56 AM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 10-16.

[11/18/08 - 10:13 AM]
Motherly Love! "How I Met Your Mother" Posts Season Highs in Viewers and Key Young Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 17.

[11/18/08 - 09:12 AM]
'30 Rock' Star Alec Baldwin Joins Rosie O'Donnell for Her Upcoming NBC Variety Special 'Rosie Live'
Baldwin joins previously announced guest stars Liza Minnelli, Ne-Yo, Alanis Morissette, Kathy Griffin and fellow "30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski.

[11/18/08 - 08:18 AM]
ESPN and Bcs Reach Four-Year Agreement
The pact includes the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar Bowls each season and the BCS National Championship Game in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

[11/17/08 - 06:39 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 17
Updates include: Brian Dennehy moves to TNT's "Bunker Hill"; "Criminal Minds" and "NUMB3RS" head to weekend syndication in 2010; and more join CBS's "The Karenskys."

[11/17/08 - 03:17 PM]
MyNetworkTV Adds "Masters of Illusion," "Vice Squad" in January
The pair will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c and Tuesdays at 9:00/8:00c, respectively, starting the week of January 5.

[11/17/08 - 01:42 PM]
Kings of Stoner Comedy Take the Hot Seat for Cheech & Chong Roasted
Brad Garrett hosts the special, which also features Tom Arnold, Geraldo Rivera, Penn & Teller, Wilmer Valderrama, Greg Giraldo, The Rev. Al Sharpton, Ralphie May, Shelby Chong, Steve Carell and Andy Dick.

[11/17/08 - 01:40 PM]
Sundance Channel Hits Streets of Newark in New Series ''Brick City''
The multi-part documentary, due in the third quarter of 2009, "takes an in-depth look at the intense challenges facing the city of Newark, New Jersey."







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