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[11/09/09 - 06:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 9
Updates include: Michael Trucco joins USA's "Facing Kate"; Melissa George to visit FOX's "Lie to Me"; and Pam Grier to play Amanda Waller on The CW's "Smallville."

[11/09/09 - 06:19 PM]
Abc, the CW Plot Midseason Changes
Plus: "The Forgotten" gets five additional episodes while "Eastwick" will wrap its freshman run after 13 episodes.

[11/09/09 - 04:24 PM]
The Playback Payoff: The CW Again Scores Largest Percent Gains of Any Network in Latest Live+7 Data
The CW further spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[11/09/09 - 03:51 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Lost & Found" (NBC)

[11/09/09 - 01:51 PM]
Smallville Flies to New Season Highs
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, November 6.

[11/09/09 - 12:39 PM]
United States Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to Appear on "Ncis," Tuesday, NoV. 24
Ray Mabus, the 75th United States Secretary of the Navy, will play an NCIS agent.

[11/09/09 - 12:37 PM]
CBS.com Launches Csi-Inspired Application to Let Fans Be a Part of the Search for the Zeta Killer Through Facebook(R) Connect
The Cadillac sponsored site will debut in conjunction with the highly anticipated "CSI" Trilogy episodes.

[11/09/09 - 10:19 AM]
Jennifer Hudson: I'Ll Be Home for Christmas to Air Monday, December 14
Joining Hudson in her first holiday music special is guest Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé.

[11/09/09 - 10:18 AM]
Taylor Swift to Perform Opening Song on "The 43rd Annual Cma Awards"
A second, acoustic performance will follow later in the show.

[11/09/09 - 10:03 AM]
NBC to Close Year with "Sing-Off," Comedy Marathons
"The Sing-Off," in which a cappella groups compete for a Sony Recording Contract, will premiere Monday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/09/09 - 09:52 AM]
America's Most-Watched Network Gets Most Dvr Lift for the Fifth Consecutive Week
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[11/09/09 - 07:47 AM]
A&E Network's Monday Night Original Non-Fiction Series Return Back-To-Back for All New Seasons on November 30th
"Intervention" and "Hoarders" are both due back on said date.

[11/09/09 - 07:35 AM]
FOX Broadcasting Company, 19 Entertainment and Dick Clark Productions Announce Kmart as Official Show Sponsor of "So You Think You Can Dance"
Kmart's in-show involvement will be spotlighted during three upcoming episodes of the series.

[11/09/09 - 06:04 AM]
Spike TV Satisfies the Unconventional Curiosity of Men in a New One-Hour Block with the Return of '1000 Ways to Die' and 'Manswers'
The series will air back-to-back on Wednesday nights at 10:00/9:00c beginning December 9.

[11/09/09 - 12:43 AM]
Interview: "Csi: Crime Scene Investigation" Creator Anthony E. Zuiker

[11/08/09 - 09:05 PM]
TV Guide Network and TV Land Acquire Exclusive Joint Basic Cable Rights to Award-Winning HBO Comedy Series "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" will air on TV Guide Network for a multi-year run starting February 2010.

[11/07/09 - 12:03 PM]
Sundance Channel and IFC Films to Present Carlos, Olivier Assayas' Epic Project About Terrorist Carlos the Jackal
The film is a shortened version of the three-part mini-series of the same name that will premiere on Sundance Channel in Spring 2010.

[11/07/09 - 08:43 AM]
20/20 Is Friday's #1 TV Show/Best 18-34 Number in 3 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, November 6.

[11/06/09 - 06:02 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 6
Updates include: "Dr. Phil" lands a long-term renewal; Mandeville Films books post-"Monk" plans; and Matt Passmore to topline A&E's "Sugarloaf."

[11/06/09 - 05:24 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Body Politic, The" (The CW)

[11/06/09 - 03:02 PM]
NBC's New Series 'Losing It with Jillian' Kicks Off Auditions in Los Angeles Sunday, November 8
Open calls are also set for including Dallas, Nashville, Detroit, Chicago, Boston and Washington D.C.

[11/06/09 - 02:12 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Fifth Season Debut Scores Series High Numbers
Bravo spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/09 - 12:53 PM]
Discovery Channel Celebrates the Holidays with All-Day Marathon Lineups
The eight-night event will feature all of Discovery's signature original series.

[11/06/09 - 12:52 PM]
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Model Search Announces the Top 10 Finalists Who Will Compete for the Chance to Appear on the Fashion Spectacular, Hosted by Heidi Klum, Tuesday, DeC. 1 on the CBS Television Network
Beginning Nov. 9 at 3:00 PM ET, the public will have the opportunity to vote for which contestant will advance and ultimately become the winner.

[11/06/09 - 11:47 AM]
A&E Presents "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty"
The series premieres Sunday, December 13 with back-to-back one-hour episodes beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/06/09 - 10:40 AM]
Green Day, Rihanna, Shakira, Mary J. Blige and Keith Urban to Perform at 37th Annual American Music Awards, November 22 on Abc
They will join the previously announced Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

[11/06/09 - 10:15 AM]
Nurse Jackie Returns Early to Showtime March 22 Paired with Emmy(R)-Winning United States of Tara
Return dates also set for "Secret Diary of a Call Girl," "Tracey Ullman's State of the Union" and more.

[11/06/09 - 09:50 AM]
The CW's "Vampire Diaries" Sinks Its Teeth Into First Place Among Young Women
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/09 - 09:35 AM]
CBS Wins Every Half Hour in Viewers on Thursday and Places First in Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/09 - 08:40 AM]
ABC Ranks #1 on Thursday/Grey's Is Top-Rated TV Show
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 5.

[11/06/09 - 07:49 AM]
Cartoon Network Picks Up First Two Live-Action Series
Paul Dini's "Tower Prep" and Mike Werb's "Unnatural History" will begin production in January.

[11/06/09 - 07:42 AM]
Dennis Miller to Host Wwe(R) Slammy Awards
The event will air during a special three-hour presentation of USA's "Monday Night Raw" on December 14.

[11/06/09 - 07:18 AM]
TNT Lands Exclusive Syndication Rights to Hit Drama Series the Mentalist
"[It's] is a terrific show that will be an ideal fit for TNT's already strong lineup," said the network's Steve Koonin.

[11/06/09 - 07:05 AM]
USA Network Acquires Rights to CBS Television Distribution's Ncis: Los Angeles
The off-network agreement comes after just six episodes of the series have aired.

[11/06/09 - 12:11 AM]
Live at the Paley Center for Media: "Dawson's Creek: A Look Back"

[11/05/09 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 5
Updates include: Sarah Wynter to recur on FX's "Damages"; HBO to revisit the Iran hostage crisis; and Don Cheadle expands his producing plate.

[11/05/09 - 05:32 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Besties" (ABC)

[11/05/09 - 03:19 PM]
Syfy's Destination Truth, Hosted by Josh Gates, Scores Most Watched Season Ever On-Air and Online
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 4.

[11/05/09 - 02:31 PM]
Conan O'Brien Leads the Week of OcT. 26-30 in the Key Late-Night Race of Adults 18-49
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 26-30.

[11/05/09 - 12:53 PM]
FOX and Billboard Ring in the New Year with "Billboard's New Year's Eve Live" Thursday, December 31, on Fox
Host and musical guests scheduled to appear to be announced soon.

[11/05/09 - 12:50 PM]
Discovery Transports Viewers Back 65 Million Years with an All-New Television Event: 'Clash of the Dinosaurs'
The four-part special premieres Sunday, December 13 at 9:00/8:00c with double-stacked episodes.

[11/05/09 - 12:24 PM]
Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina to Voice Key Characters in the New CBS Animated Christmas Special, "Yes, Virginia," Premiering Friday, DeC. 11
Plus: Beatrice Miller ("Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs") to voice the title role.

[11/05/09 - 11:31 AM]
Green Day to Perform on "NBC's New Years Eve with Carson Daly"
The two-hour special will air live on Thursday, December 31.

[11/05/09 - 10:57 AM]
Kid Rock Duets with Jamey Johnson, Plus Martina Mcbride Performance Added to "The 43rd Annual Cma Awards"
Plus: The Judds, Kris Kristofferson and Lee Ann Womack have been added as presenters.

[11/05/09 - 10:55 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Is Up Week to Week in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 26-30.

[11/05/09 - 10:41 AM]
Late Show Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 26-30.

[11/05/09 - 10:10 AM]
Against the Final Game of the World Series, the CW's "America's Next Top Model" Climbs to Season HighS... Again
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 4.

[11/05/09 - 10:06 AM]
Comedy Central(R) and the Onion Partner on an Original Pilot for a Scripted Show Based on the Onion Sports Network
"The Onion is the biggest, most fearless, most influential news organization in the free world," said Onion CEO Steve Hannah.

[11/05/09 - 10:04 AM]
Modern Family Is Wednesday's #1 Series for 2nd Week in a Row
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 4.

[11/05/09 - 09:50 AM]
Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio" Kicks Off Its 16th Season with Legendary Rock Band Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan and Tico Torres will all appear on the November 16 episode.







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[08/23/24 - 05:01 AM]
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[08/22/24 - 04:45 PM]
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