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[11/01/10 - 06:44 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 1
Updates include: ABC's "Off the Map" gets a premiere date; Ally Walker reports to Lifetime's "Exit 19"; and Christine Adams joins "Terra Nova."

[11/01/10 - 05:03 PM]
Heat vs. Magic Most-Viewed NBA Opening Week Game Ever on ESPN
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, October 29.

[11/01/10 - 02:11 PM]
NBC to Air Three Special Holiday-Themed Episodes of "Minute to Win It"
Said installments will air Tuesday, December 7, 14 and 21 starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/01/10 - 02:09 PM]
Buddy Valastro Is Searching for "The Next Great Baker"
The eight-week series will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c starting December 6.

[11/01/10 - 01:46 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: NBA Trumps "Smackdown"
ESPN's pair of NBA games overcome "WWE Smackdown" on Syfy.

[11/01/10 - 12:20 PM]
AMC Original Series "The Walking Dead" Garners Highest 18-49 Delivery for Any Cable Series Premiere for 2010
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 31.

[11/01/10 - 11:38 AM]
Renee Felice Smith Joins the Cast of "NCIS: Los Angeles" as a Series Regular
Smith will continue on as NCIS Intelligence Analyst Nell Jones.

[11/01/10 - 10:39 AM]
"Sunday Night Football" No. 1 Show of the Night for 8th Straight Sunday
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 31.

[11/01/10 - 10:31 AM]
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson to Perform Together on "The 44th Annual CMA Awards" on ABC
Also announced today, Martina McBride, JoAnna Garcia and Ty Pennington have been added to the list of celebrities presenting awards.

[11/01/10 - 10:30 AM]
Some Desperate Housewives, Some of America's Funniest Families and Charlie Brown All Celebrate Thanksgiving on ABC
Plus: look for showings of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" on Thursday, November 18 and 25.

[11/01/10 - 10:29 AM]
Mariah Carey Comes to ABC With Her Very Own Holiday Television Special, "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You," Monday, December 13
The special will feature Mariah performing songs from her new holiday album, "Merry Christmas II You," available Tuesday, November 2.

[11/01/10 - 10:18 AM]
"Desperate Housewives" Stands as Sunday's No. 1 Entertainment Program on Halloween in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 31.

[11/01/10 - 09:57 AM]
After Four Weeks, "Hawaii Five-0" and "The Mentalist" Continue as the Top Two Most Played Back Shows
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 11-17.

[11/01/10 - 09:23 AM]
truTV Launches Exciting New Mobile App Incorporating Innovative 3D Video Technology
The resulting 3D video can then be watched with anaglyph red/cyan glasses, "bringing an exciting element to the viewing experience."

[11/01/10 - 09:11 AM]
ION Television's New Late Night Hour Strikes Midnight With Ratings Success
ION spins the numbers for the month of September.

[11/01/10 - 09:01 AM]
'Tis The Season for "The Fabulous Beekman Boys Holiday Special" Coming This December on Planet Green
Said event airs Wednesday, December 8 at 9:00/8:00c with season two following in early 2011.

[11/01/10 - 08:59 AM]
"Sons of Anarchy" Rides Into the Apple App Store
The app is updated every Monday and Wednesday with a new story that will work in tandem with the on-air storylines for the show's current season.

[11/01/10 - 08:49 AM]
ABC's "Grey's" and "Modern Family" Continue as TV's Biggest DVR Gainers
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of October 11-17.

[11/01/10 - 08:48 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Holds Off World Series
NBC's Saints/Steelers showdown takes down Game 4 on FOX.

[11/01/10 - 08:23 AM]
For a Third Week in a Row, "Parenthood" Is the #1 Series Overall in Terms of Percentage Increase from Live + Same Day to Live + 7
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of October 11-17.

[11/01/10 - 08:08 AM]
ESPN on Xbox LIVE Launches Today
ESPN3.com, ESPN.com video-on-demand clips and sports highlights are among the offerings available.

[11/01/10 - 07:35 AM]
Syfy Shakes and Stirs Thanksgiving Weekend With Mega 43 Hour James Bond Movie Festival from Connery to Craig
Also on tap: "Ghost Hunters" and "Hollywood Treasure" marathons, as well as the premiere of "Triassic Attack."

[11/01/10 - 07:18 AM]
NBC Kicks Off the Holiday Season With "The 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)" on Thursday, November 25
"Today's" Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker host the annual event, airing live from New York City.

[11/01/10 - 06:02 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Premiere Weekend Launch Schedule and Regular Daytime and Primetime Lineup for January
Discovery Health will relaunch as said channel noon on Saturday, January 1.

[11/01/10 - 06:01 AM]
Naomi and Wynonna Judd, Carson Kressley and Ryan and Tatum O'Neal Join OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in Three New Series
"The Judds," "Carson-Nation" and "Ryan and Tatum: The O'Neals" are all due on 2011.

[11/01/10 - 05:36 AM]
"Vanguard," Current TV's 2010 Peabody Award Winning Program, To Air Three-Part Investigative Series on the U.S.-Mexico Border Issue
"War on the Border" premieres Monday, November 15 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[10/31/10 - 09:27 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Gets Narrow Win With World Series
Game 3 barely edges out ABC's college football coverage last night among adults 18-49.

[10/30/10 - 04:13 PM]
Fox Programming Returns to Cablevision
"Cablevision has agreed to pay Fox an unfair price for multiple channels of its programming including many in which our customers have little or no interest," reads the final statement.

[10/30/10 - 09:18 AM]
ABC Hits Friday Season-Highs for 2nd Week in a Row
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, October 29.

[10/30/10 - 09:08 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Unbeaten Streak
The Eye has yet to lose a Friday night in total viewers or adults 18-49 this season.

[10/29/10 - 07:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 29
Updates include: TLC renews "Sister Wives"; Julia Louis-Dreyfus may play "Veep" for HBO; and Erica Dasher nabs the title role on ABC Family's "What Would Jane Do."

[10/29/10 - 03:43 PM]
Jamie Kennedy Is "Uncomfortable": New Comedy Special to Premiere Saturday, November 6th at 9:00 PM (ET/PT) on Showtime(R)
The special is the latest installment in the network's on-going "Showtime Laugh Out Loud" comedy franchise.

[10/29/10 - 03:37 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Project Runway" Finale Snags Viewership Crown
MTV's "Jersey Shore Reunion" however is tops in adults 18-49.

[10/29/10 - 02:27 PM]
ABC Bumps "Whole Truth" from November Sweeps
Various specials will fill the Wednesday, 10:00/9:00c hour for the next four weeks.

[10/29/10 - 02:26 PM]
"Bang" Is Bigger Than a "Giant"
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 28.

[10/29/10 - 01:56 PM]
DISH Network and Fox Networks Reach Comprehensive Programming Agreement
The agreement also included carriage of FX, National Geographic Channel, and Fox's 19 regional sports networks, which were restored for DISH Network viewers Friday.

[10/29/10 - 12:17 PM]
George Lopez Lines Up Guests For Second-Season Opening of Lopez Tonight, New at Midnight on TBS
Janet Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Denzel Washington, Howie Mandel, Hilary Duff, Jayma Mays, Russell Peters, DMX and Antoine Dodson are all set for the week of November 8-11.

[10/29/10 - 10:32 AM]
NBC Universal Digital Entertainment Announces New Partnership With Dove(R) Beauty Brand
Participating shows include "30 Rock," "Parks & Recreation," "Days of our Lives" and "Friday Night Lights."

[10/29/10 - 10:27 AM]
Justin Bieber Debuts World Premiere Video During World Series Game 3 Pregame on FOX
Plus: Kelly Clarkson will sing the National Anthem and Martha Plimpton will perform "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch.

[10/29/10 - 10:01 AM]
All-Star Cast of "Skating With the Stars" to Be Revealed on Next Tuesday's "Dancing" Results Show
As previously indicated, the six-episode series premieres Monday, November 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/29/10 - 08:57 AM]
Disney Channel and Disney XD Get Into the Holiday Spirit With New Seasonal Programming Beginning Sunday, November 28
Highlights include holiday-themed episodes of "Sonny With A Chance," "The Suite Life on Deck" and "Zeke and Luther."

[10/29/10 - 08:50 AM]
Against the World Series, ABC Marks Most-Watched Thursday in 5 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 28.

[10/29/10 - 08:45 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX Split Adults 18-49 Crown
Plus: behind "Scared Shrekless," NBC's "Community" hits a season high in total viewers and the key demo.

[10/29/10 - 08:34 AM]
Spike TV Presents New Slate of Scripted Original Pilots
The crop includes six comedies, "many of which revolve around the crazy antics of dysfunctional co-workers and families" and a one-hour drama focusing on domestic terrorism.

[10/29/10 - 08:19 AM]
Litton Entertainment to Distribute "Scare Tactics" Fall 2011
The Tracy Morgan-hosted series will be available in syndication as a weekly hour.

[10/29/10 - 07:35 AM]
TLC Welcomes Viewers to "Sarah Palin's Alaska"
The eight-part series, as previously announced, premieres Sunday, November 14 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/29/10 - 06:28 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Walking Dead, The" (AMC)

[10/28/10 - 08:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 28
Updates include: WE tv sets January premieres; Rob Schneider to topline potential CBS comedy; and "Lost" alums book "Once Upon a Time" at ABC.

[10/28/10 - 04:55 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "South Park" Returns to Top Spot
Comedy Central's mainstay is once again cable's top draw last night.

[10/28/10 - 02:50 PM]
Syfy Sells Big as New Reality Series "Hollywood Treasure" Draws 1.5 Million Total Viewers and Nearly One Million Adults 25-54
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 27.







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[11/13/26 - 03:16 PM]
"Darius, Dolly and 60 Years of Celebration: Countdown to the CMAs with Robin Roberts" Honoring Country Music Legends and the CMA Awards' Milestone 60th Anniversary Airs Tuesday, Nov. 17, on ABC
Marking her 16th year as part of the annual tradition, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts returns to host the one-hour primetime special that will celebrate six decades of unforgettable performances, iconic artists and defining moments in country music.

[11/13/26 - 02:55 PM]
NBA on ESPN November 11 Doubleheader Delivered 1.8M Viewers, Up 29 Percent from Last Year
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks matchup averaged 1.9 million viewers, while the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets matchup averaged 1.7 million viewers.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover 3" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Matins race to make a deserving family's home spotlight-ready before Christmas.

[11/13/26 - 11:05 AM]
Video: "The Trio" - A Network Original - Official Trailer
When college student Hugo rents a room from a wealthy family, he embarks on a euphoric summer as he forms an irresistible connection with Thora, a beautiful descendant of old money, and her childhood best friend August, who dreams of art.

[11/13/26 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals First Look Photo, Launch Year, and Title of "Magic: The Gathering" Animated Series, "Planeswalker"
The upcoming Netflix saga, created in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, is a fresh adaptation of the popular card game that's enchanted players for more than 30 years.

[11/13/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Releases Premiere Date & First Look for "Sunset P.I."
"Sunset P.I." is a single-camera workplace comedy following Mickey Wilder (Jake Johnson) and the other private investigators at his Hollywood detective agency.

[11/13/26 - 09:54 AM]
Star-Studded "Grammy Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" Shoots to Season Highs Ahead of Semi-Finals
In fact, "Dancing with the Stars" stood as the No. 1 program overall on Tuesday among Adults 18-49 (1.59 rating).

[11/13/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Unravels a Twisted Tale of Deception with New Documentary "Love Trapped: The Case of Laura Owens" (wt) Premiering in 2027
Based on the popular podcast, the documentary chronicles the extraordinary story of former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard and his tumultuous relationship with a woman named Laura Owens.

[11/13/26 - 08:42 AM]
ABC News Wins Sunday Morning and Late-Night
"Nightline" was up over the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[11/13/26 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Renews "Virgin River" for a Ninth Season
Alongside the renewal, Netflix also revealed that the fan-favorite series has reached another milestone this year, officially passing the half-billion views mark.

[11/13/26 - 06:07 AM]
Taylor Swift To Perform at "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
A two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Swift is nominated this year for Single of the Year with "I Knew It, I Knew You," marking her 26th career CMA nomination.

[11/13/26 - 05:31 AM]
The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns Live on NBC and Peacock Nov. 26, Bringing Holiday Magic to Life for Millions
For its 100th celebration, the Parade will once again bring millions together nationwide and feature an all-star lineup of music's biggest names, alongside iconic character balloons, imaginative floats and a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus.

[11/13/26 - 05:19 AM]
NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named "The Bachelor" for Season 30
A Charlotte, North Carolina, native, Hartman plays for the NFL's Washington Commanders and is a standout alum of Wake Forest and Notre Dame, where he set legendary ACC records, including most career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games.

[11/13/26 - 02:38 AM]
Video: "Dhindora" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a lottery ticket changes their lives, Bhuvan and his middle-class family soon find themselves caught up in a series of comic mishaps.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Riot" - Official Trailer - Netflix
1989 in a newly democratic Poland. A hardened prisoner and a politician on the rise must race to avert bloodshed at Mroki prison, where old ways die hard.