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[11/04/10 - 06:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 4
Updates include: Jo Frost exits ABC's "Supernanny"; Rene Echevarria signs onto FOX's "Terra Nova"; and Alan Poul is added to HBO's "Tilda."

[11/04/10 - 06:20 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "South Park" Makes It Two In a Row
Comedy Central's animated veteran has been the #1 or #2 draw on cable each Wednesday this season.

[11/04/10 - 03:44 PM]
You Can See "Sarah Palin's Alaska" from Your City: TLC Offers Special Preview Of New 8-Week Television Event In Select Markets
Tickets are available now and are offered on a first-come first-serve basis.

[11/04/10 - 03:40 PM]
Punkin Chunkin Returns for Third Year of High-Flying Pumpkin Launching on Thanksgiving Day With "Mythbusters" Hosts
Discovery Channel and Science Channel will simulcast the event, airing Thursday, November 25 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/04/10 - 03:37 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Mythbusters" and "Storm Chasers" #1 and #2 Nonfiction Cable Programs Among Men in Primetime on Wednesday
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 3.

[11/04/10 - 02:40 PM]
"The Vampire Diaries" Week-Long Marathon Begins Monday, December 13
The netlet will once again encore the first 10 episodes of the season the week of December 13-17.

[11/04/10 - 02:01 PM]
G4 Ups the Action in New Season of "American Ninja Warrior" With More Intense Competition, A Live-In Elimination Boot Camp and A $250,000 Prize
Matt Iseman and Jimmy Smith will co-host the new season, due Saturday, December 8 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/04/10 - 01:16 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Declares National UnFriend Day on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"NUD" urges all Facebook users to "unfriend" all those who aren't truly friends.

[11/04/10 - 01:15 PM]
Diddy-Dirty Money and Ne-Yo Announced as Performers for The "2010 American Music Awards(R)," November 21 on ABC
They join previously announced acts including Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher.

[11/04/10 - 01:14 PM]
"Beyonce's I Am... World Tour," A 90-Minute Thanksgiving Event, Airs November 25 on the ABC Television Network
The show weaves together more than 90 of Beyonce's performances from Croatia to Abu Dhabi, Africa, Australia and China.

[11/04/10 - 01:08 PM]
CBS's "The Amazing Race" Will Travel the Globe in HD This Spring
Plus: the current cycle will wrap Sunday, December 12 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[11/04/10 - 12:47 PM]
NBC Cancels "Undercovers"
The Peacock won't order any additional episodes of the series, which struggled once again last night.

[11/04/10 - 11:30 AM]
Military Channel Brings G.I. Film Festival's Best Films to a National Audience Starting Veterans Day Weekend
The block will run from 9-11 PM ET on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout November starting on Friday, November 12, the day after Veterans Day.

[11/04/10 - 10:56 AM]
NBC Late-Night Ratings Results for the Week of Oct. 25-29
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 25-29.

[11/04/10 - 10:54 AM]
ABC.com Goes Country With Two Original Series, Including "Live from the Red Carpet" at "The 44th Annual CMA Awards"
Plus: "Artist Countdown" returns with six new episodes beginning Friday, November 5.

[11/04/10 - 10:53 AM]
Kid Rock to Perform on "The 44th Annual CMA Awards" on ABC
Previously announced performers include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

[11/04/10 - 10:52 AM]
ABC Announces "Expedition Impossible": New Global Competition Series from Executive Producer Mark Burnett
The series "will feature teams of ordinary people doing the extraordinary as they compete in the biggest adventure of their lives."

[11/04/10 - 10:10 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws its Largest Audience Since May
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 25-29.

[11/04/10 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Hits Wednesday Highs with its Best Results in 11 Months
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 3.

[11/04/10 - 09:42 AM]
Its Sunday Funday as Bravo Kicks Off Its Fifth Night of Original Programming on November 7 with "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "Watch What Happens: Live"
Also due next week: season two of "The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection" on Tuesday, November 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/04/10 - 09:37 AM]
"Late Show" Sweeps "The Tonight Show" in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the First Time Since Jay Leno's Return
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of October 25-29.

[11/04/10 - 09:27 AM]
"Survivor," "Criminal Minds" and "The Defenders" All Post Gains Versus Last Week
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 3.

[11/04/10 - 09:14 AM]
CMT Gears Up for the "44th Annual CMA Awards" With a Week of Special Coverage
Highlights include a one-hour red carpet special on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00/6:00c.

[11/04/10 - 08:49 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Trio Posts Gains in Victory
"Survivor," "Criminal Minds" and "The Defenders" are all up from last week.

[11/04/10 - 08:28 AM]
ABC is the Winner on Election Night in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the final numbers for Tuesday, November 2.

[11/04/10 - 08:27 AM]
Tori and the Gang Vie for the Ultimate Karaoke Crown in the First-Ever Victorious TV Movie, "Freak the Freak out," Premiering Friday, Nov. 26, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon
Plus: Victoria Justice's song "Freak the Freak Out" will be available for sale on iTunes, Tuesday, November 23.

[11/04/10 - 08:12 AM]
Comedy Central: December 2010 Programming Highlights
Among the offerings: the network's annual "Hot List" special, airing Sunday, December 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/04/10 - 08:04 AM]
Jane Lynch to Host "TV's Funniest Holiday Moments: A Paley Center for Media Special" Airing Friday, November 26, on FOX
The two-hour special will feature clips from "Friends," "The Big Bang Theory," "I Love Lucy," "WKRP in Cincinnati" and many more.

[11/04/10 - 07:53 AM]
Gossip Guru Perez Hilton to Host Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club Miami" Two-Part Reunion Special Premiering Tuesday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 23 at 9PM ET/PT
Additionally, the network has ordered a sixth season of the series, where the show will return to its Los Angeles roots.

[11/04/10 - 07:13 AM]
Bio Presents "The Bee Gees: In Our Own Time" on Wednesday, November 10 at 9PM ET
The special features "new interviews with surviving band members as well as an extensive archive of home movies, family photos and recordings."

[11/04/10 - 07:10 AM]
VH1 and VH1 Classic Shine a Light on The Rolling Stones With Three Days of Programming During Thanksgiving Week
"VH1 Rock Doc: Shine A Light" premieres Friday, November 26 at 9:00/8:00c on VH1, VH1 Classic and Palladia.

[11/03/10 - 06:12 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 3
Updates include: NBC asks for two extra episodes of "Community"; Joan Allen to recur on HBO's "Luck"; and Milo Ventimiglia's comic "Rest" lands at NBC.

[11/03/10 - 03:06 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons of Anarchy" Leads the Pack
The FX original is last night's most-watched cable program, shares 18-49 crown with MTV's "16 & Pregnant."

[11/03/10 - 02:39 PM]
USA Network Greenlights the Pilot Production of Three New Originals: "Eden," "Wild Card" and "Over/Under"
The trio join the previously announced "Common Law," "Necessary Roughness" and "A Legal Mind."

[11/03/10 - 01:23 PM]
ABC Family Kicks Off Fan Scavenger Hunt Online to Support Network's Hit Original Series "Pretty Little Liars"
The winner receives a special VIP sneak peek screening of the January 3rd premiere in their hometown.

[11/03/10 - 12:55 PM]
Lara Spotts Promoted to Vice President of East Coast Development for Bravo
Spotts previously held the role of Director of Programming and Development for the network.

[11/03/10 - 11:28 AM]
New Episodes of "E! True Hollywood Story" and New E! Entertainment Specials Premiere This Holiday Season on E!
Adam Lambert, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sarah Duchess of York and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the upcoming celebrity profiles.

[11/03/10 - 11:20 AM]
A&E's "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" Returns with All-New Episodes on Sunday, December 5 at 9PM ET/PT
The new cycle of 10 episodes will open with a special one-hour installment.

[11/03/10 - 10:52 AM]
"The Chicago Code" Books Its Series Premiere Monday, February 7, On FOX
The series, formerly known as "Ride-Along," will bow the night after the network's coverage of Super Bowl XLV.

[11/03/10 - 08:53 AM]
Animal Planet Scours the Globe to Find Must-Have Pet Products and America's Cutest Pets in Trio of Fall Specials
The three-week stunt, airing Saturday nights beginning November 13, opens with "America's Cutest Cat."

[11/03/10 - 08:46 AM]
Investigation Discovery Exposes Audiences to Former High-Class Call Girl Turned Ministry Leader, Annie Lobert, in "Hookers: Saved on the Strip"
The three-part series premieres Wednesday, December 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/03/10 - 08:42 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins Election Night
"Dancing With the Stars" was one of only four programs in originals last night.

[11/03/10 - 08:36 AM]
New Series "Cash & Cari" in Production for HGTV
The series follows "treasure broker" Cari Cucksey as "she finds hidden treasures in estate sales, flea markets, attics, garages and anywhere else that piques her interest."

[11/03/10 - 08:16 AM]
Spike TV Is in Search of the World's "Most Lethal" Combatant in New Reality Series
The 10-episode series, produced by GRB Entertainment, will premiere on Spike in the summer 2011.

[11/03/10 - 07:57 AM]
TLC Cashes in With "Pawn Queens"
Back-to-back episodes premiere Thursday, November 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/03/10 - 07:51 AM]
Cartoon Network Ignites World Premiere of "Firebreather": Network's First-Ever Original CGI Movie Airs Wednesday, November 24 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT)
Jesse Head, Dana Delany, Kevin Michael Richardson and Reed Diamond are among the voice ensemble.

[11/03/10 - 07:11 AM]
Talent Announced for NBC's 13th Annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Special on November 30 (8-9 P.M. ET/PT)
Performers include Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Charice, Sheryl Crow, Jackie Evancho, Josh Groban, Katherine Jenkins, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue and Jessica Simpson.

[11/03/10 - 06:31 AM]
Kathy Griffin to Host "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops"
Plus: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals join Katy Perry, Sugarland, Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj and Paramore as performers.

[11/03/10 - 12:04 AM]
Interview: "Terriers" Co-Star Donal Logue

[11/02/10 - 09:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 2
Updates include: Kurtwood Smith joins "Chaos" at CBS; Liz Tigelaar confirms "Life Unexpected" to wrap season at 13 episodes; and Meryl Streep to visit Showtime's "Web Therapy."







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