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[01/20/09 - 06:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 20
Updates include: FOX orders seven pilots, including three dramas and four comedies; while Kurt Fuller is set to go "Legally Mad" for NBC.

[01/20/09 - 03:24 PM]
Battlestar Galactica Returns with Double-Digit Gains
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Friday, January 16.

[01/20/09 - 02:21 PM]
What Color Is Love? Continues Lifetime Movie Network's Ratings Success with Sunday, January 18, Premiere
LMN spins the numbers for Sunday, January 18.

[01/20/09 - 01:52 PM]
'Friday Night Lights' Kicks Off Its Third Season on NBC with a Three-Month Time-Period High for the Network
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, January 16.

[01/20/09 - 01:38 PM]
Wciu-TV / Chicago Adds "Street Court"
The series follows "Judge Mazz" (aka Michael Mazzariello), a tough-talking former Brooklyn D.A., as he summons litigants back to the scene of each dispute.

[01/20/09 - 12:04 PM]
FOX Broadcasting Company, 19 Entertainment and Fremantlemedia Announce Sponsors for Eighth Season of "American Idol"
Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T will return as the official sponsors.

[01/20/09 - 12:03 PM]
Fall Out Boy Unleashes Their Yellow and Rocks Out with Their Version of "The Simpsons" Theme Song
The band's rendition will be featured during the end credits of the January 25 episode.

[01/20/09 - 11:48 AM]
ABC's New Monday Lineup Sees Its Best Numbers to Date
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, January 19.

[01/20/09 - 11:47 AM]
ABC.com Launches Lost: Showdown
"Lost: Showdown" is a weekly voting opportunity for fans to determine the ultimate moment from the first four seasons of the hit series.

[01/20/09 - 11:24 AM]
HBO Announces Rebroadcast of We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial with the Inclusion of ReV. Robinson's Remarks
It will also be available on HBO.com starting Wednesday, January 21.

[01/20/09 - 09:08 AM]
Emeril Lagasse Guest Judges on Bravo's 'Top Chef' as the Series Moves to New Orleans on Wednesday, February 18 at 10 PM ET/PT
The winner of season five will then be revealed on Wednesday, February 25.

[01/20/09 - 08:32 AM]
Current Grammy(R) Nominees Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood to Perform Live at "The 51st Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, FeB. 8, on the CBS Television Network
They'll join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry.

[01/20/09 - 07:56 AM]
NBC.com Smashes Traffic Records in '08
Among other broadcast network sites, NBC.com ranked number one in unique visitors in seven out of twelve months of the year.

[01/19/09 - 06:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 19
Updates include: Annie Potts and Jack Thompson join "The Karenskys" at CBS; Ricky Blitt has a "Threesome" at ABC; and more details emerge on The CW's "Gossip Girl" spin-off.

[01/19/09 - 01:36 PM]
Stations Rule in Favor of "Street Court"
New York's WPIX-TV is the latest station to sign on to carry the newcomer.

[01/19/09 - 12:17 PM]
Sci Fi Plans March Hellos, Goodbyes
The network's highlights for the month include "Battlestar Galactica," "WCG Ultimate Gamer," "Ghost Hunters" and "Stargate: The Ark of Truth."

[01/19/09 - 06:47 AM]
Oxygen's "America's Next Top Model Obsessed" Viewers Have Spoken
Danielle "Dani" Evans was named the all-time "Model" fan favorite by Oxygen viewers during the season 11 "ANTM Obsessed" marathon yesterday.

[01/19/09 - 12:02 AM]
Interview: "House" Co-Star Olivia Wilde

[01/16/09 - 06:09 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 16
Updates include: Hugh Bonneville joins David E. Kelley's "Legally Mad" at NBC; Matthew Weiner to return to AMC's "Mad Men"; and TCA news from ABC.

[01/16/09 - 12:25 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Flight of the Conchords: Season Two" (HBO)

[01/16/09 - 11:33 AM]
ABC Is a Solid No. 2 in Viewers and Adults 18-49, While Dominating in Adults 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 15.

[01/16/09 - 11:31 AM]
ABC Wants Your Mommy Stories -- Go to InthemotherhooD.com & Share
Cheryl Hines, Jessica St. Clair, Horatio Sanz, RonReaco Lee and Megan Mullally all star in the comedy, due later this year.

[01/16/09 - 11:29 AM]
ABC Gives Away a Million Dollars in the "Extreme Makeover: American Dream Edition" National and Local Promotions
Five national winners will receive $20,000 and could be featured in one-minute segments on episodes of "EM:HE" on March 15, 22, 29, April 12 or April 26.

[01/16/09 - 11:28 AM]
At Least 23 Million Viewers Bid Farewell to Csi Gil Grissom
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, January 15.

[01/16/09 - 10:37 AM]
Lifetime Television Picks Up Hour-Long Comedic Drama Series Drop Dead Diva from Creator/Executive Producer Josh Berman and Executive Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
"Diva" tells the story of "a shallow model-in-training who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, thoughtful and plus-size attorney."

[01/16/09 - 10:14 AM]
TV Land Named Broadcast Partner for Prestigious Afi Life Achievement Award
Michael Douglas will receive the 37th AFI Life Achievement Award during a gala tribute airing Sunday, July 19.

[01/16/09 - 07:37 AM]
Justin Louis, David Blue, Brian J. Smith and Jamil Walker Smith Cast in Sci Fi's 'Stargate Universe'
The four will enlist alongside Robert Carlyle on the series, which begins production in February with an eye toward a fall premiere.

[01/16/09 - 12:39 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "United States of Tara" (Showtime)

[01/16/09 - 12:01 AM]
Interview: "The L Word" Co-Creator Ilene Chaiken

[01/15/09 - 06:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 15
Updates include: FOX on track to order drama pilots "Human Target" and "Maggie Hill"; while CBS eyes a cast-contingent commitment for "Tick Tock."

[01/15/09 - 02:55 PM]
NBC Cuts "Kath & Kim" to 17 Episodes
A month after rolling back its full season commitment to "Knight Rider," NBC will do the same to fellow freshman entry "Kath & Kim."

[01/15/09 - 02:09 PM]
Universal Media Studios Signs First-Look Deal with Actor-Producer-Director Don Cheadle and His Crescendo Productions Shingle
"I look forward to our partnership with NBC," said Cheadle. "We have a unique opportunity to make some compelling television and are very excited to get up and running."

[01/15/09 - 02:06 PM]
Conan O'Brien Signs Off of 'Late Night' February 20, 2009 and Jimmy Fallon Takes Over March 2, 2009
As previously announced, O'Brien will be taking over "The Tonight Show" hosting duties on June 1 and Jay Leno's last "Tonight Show" telecast will air Friday, May 29.

[01/15/09 - 02:04 PM]
NBC Gives New Season Pickups to Popular Series 'The Office,' '30 Rock' and "The Biggest Loser' for 2009-2010
"These renewals represent our faith in 'The Office' and '30 Rock' as they continue to represent the gold standard in acclaimed and award-winning series," said NBC's Angela Bromstad.

[01/15/09 - 02:02 PM]
NBC Unveils Spring Programming Announcements That Include New John Wells Police Drama 'Southland' and Premiere Dates for New 'Untitled Daniels/Schur/Poehler Series' and Cooking Competition Series 'The Chopping Block'
"Southland" and "The Untitled Daniels/Schur/Poehler Series" will both launch on Thursday, April 9.

[01/15/09 - 12:48 PM]
USA Network to Launch "Characters Unite" -- New Multimedia Platform to Combat Intolerance and Promote Acceptance
The initiative includes "a multimedia pledge drive for tolerance and understanding, the creation of an advisory board of national organizations, and plans to field a national opinion survey to assess issues and attitudes related to intolerance and prejudice."

[01/15/09 - 11:17 AM]
Viewers Get a Closer Glimpse Into the Stallionaires' Stable with 'Real Chance of Love' Behind the Scenes Special
Plus: "Real Chance of Love Reunion Special" airs Monday, January 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/15/09 - 10:13 AM]
Comedy Legend Chevy Chase ('NBC's Saturday Night Live,' 'Caddyshack') to Guest-Star as Iconic Computer Genius in Multi-Episode Arc on NBC's Action-Comedy Series 'Chuck' This Spring
Chase will play Ted Roark, an iconic computer genius who may be more than he appears.

[01/15/09 - 09:33 AM]
Screen Actors Guild Nominee Idris Elba to Guest-Star in Multi-Episode Story Arc on NBC's Emmy-Winning 'The Office'
Elba will play the new no-nonsense hire at Dunder Mifflin's corporate office that will throw Michael Scott (Steve Carell) into turmoil.

[01/15/09 - 09:11 AM]
USA's Hit Series "Burn Notice" Returns with the Launch of All-New Episodes on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 10/9c
The cable channel details this month's installments of "Burn Notice," "Monk," "Psych" and "WWE Raw."

[01/15/09 - 12:05 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Beast, The" (A&E)

[01/14/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 14
Updates include: Rhea Seehorn to topline FOX's "Eva Adams"; early contenders emerge for pilot season; and TCA updates from CBS and Showtime.

[01/14/09 - 03:07 PM]
Bad Girls Club Breaks One Million Viewers for First Time This Season
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 13.

[01/14/09 - 01:44 PM]
I'M Nuyorican and "I'M Addicted to Meds" Two Brand New Topics Explored on MTV's "True Life" Sunday, January 25th from 1pm - 3pm ET/PT
"I'm Nuyorican" follows three young teens "who are trying to balance the demands of their old school heritage with the outside influences they experience in a very diverse city."

[01/14/09 - 01:21 PM]
8th Season Premiere of American Idol Is Most Viewed Program of the Season
CKX, Inc. and 19 Entertainment Limited spin the numbers for Tuesday, January 13.

[01/14/09 - 12:19 PM]
ABC's Tuesday Is Up by 15% in Viewers and by a Substantial 64% in Adults 18-49 Over the Year Ago Night
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 13.

[01/14/09 - 11:13 AM]
Universal Media Studios Inks Three-Year Overall TV Deal with Carousel Television, a Division of Steve Carell's Carousel Productions
"I could not be more excited to be entering into this partnership with NBC/Universal," said Carell. "Thom [Hinkle] and Campbell [Smith] are smart, funny and creative. And they also smell great."

[01/14/09 - 10:10 AM]
NBC to Showcase Upcoming 'The Last Templar' Miniseries - Airing January 25-26 -- with Preview Special "Making 'The Last Templar'" to Run Over Affiliate Stations and NBC.com
The 30-minute sneak peek will be available to NBC's affiliate stations this month and on NBC.com through February 24.

[01/14/09 - 09:07 AM]
Bravo Reveals the 16 Finalists on the Second Season of "Make Me a Supermodel," Premiering Wednesday, March 4 at 10 PM ET/PT
Plus: look for a casting special on Saturday, February 7 at 11:00/10:00c.

[01/14/09 - 08:00 AM]
Grammy(R) Nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry to Perform Live at "The 51st Annual Grammy Awards," Sunday, FeB. 8, on Cbs
In addition to performing, all four are up for awards that night.







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[11/12/25 - 12:02 PM]
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" Anchors NBC's Midseason Lineup
The series, from creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means, will debut with a one-hour premiere on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT before moving to its regular timeslot the following week on Monday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m.

[11/12/25 - 12:01 PM]
TLC Sets January Premiere Date for Three-Part Docuseries Unpacking Allegations Against "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Star Mary Cosby and Her Church
"The Cult of the Real Housewife" will premiere Thursday, January 1 from 8-11PM ET/PT on TLC.

[11/12/25 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Little Disasters" with Diane Kruger Premieres December 11 on Paramount+
The six-part psychological thriller adapted from the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan will premiere all episodes on Thursday, December 11, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, GSA, Italy and Latin America.

[11/12/25 - 12:00 PM]
"The Family McMullen," Starring Edward Burns, Connie Britton, and Tracee Ellis Ross, Debuts December 5 on HBO Max
30 years after Edward Burns' "The Brothers McMullen" wowed critics and audiences with its exploration of the lives and struggles of three Irish American brothers from Long Island, New York, the family returns in the long-awaited follow-up.

[11/12/25 - 10:02 AM]
Season Two of the HBO Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." Debuts November 28
Featuring candid accounts from everyday Floridians playfully recreated by a rotating cast of actors and comedians, this hilarious and irreverent series sheds light on the viral, wacky, and weird. With equal parts humor and heart.

[11/12/25 - 10:01 AM]
Derek Hough to Host "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" Airing Monday, Dec. 1, on ABC and Next Day on Hulu and Disney+
Featured performers include Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger, Trisha Yearwood, and more.

[11/12/25 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Michelle Monaghan Is Hitting the Ice in a New Hockey Series
For the town of South Dorothy, Minnesota, hockey is everything - until a tragic loss knocks the legs out from under the high school's legendary team.

[11/12/25 - 08:54 AM]
Here's Your First Look at "Living the Dream": A New Netflix Animated Workplace Sitcom from George Gendi and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe
Starring George Gendi, Javone Prince, Julia Davis, Tom Stourton, Ellie White, Ambika Mod, Chris Diamontopoulos, Stavros Halkias, and more.

[11/12/25 - 08:51 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Start Times for 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge Races, Starting on Sunday, June 28
Highlights of the In-Season Challenge include three Sunday races under the lights.

[11/12/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this joyful short documentary, children at a Ugandan orphanage find healing, spread hope and achieve global acclaim - one viral dance video at a time.

[11/12/25 - 08:27 AM]
ABC Scores Top Game of the Week for the 10th Straight Week; "College GameDay" Posts Week 11 Growth and Record Season Rolls On
LSU-Alabama (7.5 million viewers) was the most-watched game of the week, followed by Texas A&M-Missouri (4.9 million) and BYU-Texas Tech (4.0 million) among the top five.

[11/12/25 - 08:05 AM]
Roku Originals Huddles Up with Eva Longoria, Skydance Sports, NFL Films, Alfred Street Industries, and Hyphenate Media Group for New Series "NFL Hometown Eats" (wt)
The three-part series will kick off with executive producer Eva Longoria alongside an NFL player from her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.

[11/12/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for the Final Installment of "WondLa"
Hailing from Skydance Animation and based on Tony DiTerlizzi's New York Times bestselling book series "The Search for WondLa," the series is showrun and executive produced by Bobs Gannaway.

[11/12/25 - 07:11 AM]
"USA Sports" Announced as New Brand and Division Name for Versant's Sports Portfolio
In total, USA Sports will present more than 10,000 hours of event, studio, and original sports programming across USA Network, Golf Channel, and CNBC in 2026.

[11/12/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Tell Me Softly" (Dimelo Bajito) - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The Di Bianco brothers are back and nothing will ever be the same.