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[12/05/10 - 08:58 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Finale Lifts ABC
Plus: Robert De Niro gives NBC's "SNL" its best numbers since its Amy Poehler-hosted season premiere.

[12/04/10 - 12:13 PM]
VH1's Divas Have Deployed!
The cable channel further details Sunday's "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops" presented by the USO.

[12/04/10 - 09:17 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Edges Out "20/20"-Led ABC
The Alphabet's newsmagazine is last night's top draw among adults 18-49.

[12/04/10 - 08:57 AM]
ABC's "20/20" is #1 on Friday Adults 18-49 and Hits a Season High in Adults 25-54
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, December 3.

[12/03/10 - 05:46 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 3
Updates include: NBC rolls "Chase" back to 18 episodes; Discovery relocates three series; and Spike TV books "Permanent Mark," "Phowned!" stunts.

[12/03/10 - 04:01 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: King James Lifts NBA Past the NFL
TNT's much-ballyhooed Cavaliers/Heat showdown eclipses Eagles/Texans on NFL Network.

[12/03/10 - 12:56 PM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Deliver November Sweep Wins in Late-Night Nielsens
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 22-26.

[12/03/10 - 12:36 PM]
NBC's Coverage of The 84th Annual "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" is the #1 Entertainment Telecast of the Week in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 22-28.

[12/03/10 - 11:09 AM]
Jeremy Irons to Make Special Guest Appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
He'll play "a sex therapist who runs a sex addition rehab clinic" in the upcoming episode titled "Mask."

[12/03/10 - 10:33 AM]
TNT's Coverage of the NBA's Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers Game Delivers 7.1 million Total Viewers
TNT spins the numbers for Thursday, December 2.

[12/03/10 - 09:54 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Sees its Most-Watched Week Ever
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 22-26.

[12/03/10 - 08:51 AM]
ABC Wins Thursday in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, December 2.

[12/03/10 - 08:48 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Grey's" Puts ABC on Top
With CBS in repeats, ABC, NBC and FOX all move up the ratings charts.

[12/03/10 - 08:07 AM]
HBO2 Documentary "Top Ten Monks" Debuts Dec. 22
The film track the story of "a small group of Cistercian monks in Austria made music history recently when their album of Gregorian chant climbed England's pop charts."

[12/03/10 - 08:04 AM]
Catch Up on AMC's Award-Winning Drama "Breaking Bad" With Series Marathons Beginning Wednesday, December 8
Back-to-back episodes will air every Wednesday night through March.

[12/03/10 - 06:18 AM]
By Popular Demand! "Glee" Live! In Concert! Adds TWo More Dates at London's O2 Arena
The European tour adds June 28 and June 29 to its schedule, bringing its total to seven dates.

[12/03/10 - 12:09 AM]
Interview: "The Hasselhoffs" Star David Hasselhoff
A&E's latest entry into the celeb-reality genre bows this Sunday at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/02/10 - 06:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 2
Updates include: Tempestt Bledsoe to "Clean House" for Style; Kelly Rowan cast in TNT's "Perception"; and "Family Movie Night" moves to FOX.

[12/02/10 - 03:35 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Psych" Gets Boost from "Twin Peaks"
Last night's installment posts the show's best adults 18-49 numbers since August 18.

[12/02/10 - 02:25 PM]
One Unruly Teen Gets "Emancipated" and A Dose of Reality in New CMT Special
The one-hour special, featuring therapist Stacy Kaiser, airs Friday, December 17 at 8:30/7:30c.

[12/02/10 - 01:42 PM]
Season Finale of "Terriers" Posts Its Third Most-Watched Episode of the Season
FX spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 1.

[12/02/10 - 01:37 PM]
Illusionist Criss Angel to Guest Star on "Rules of Engagement"
He'll play himself and perform an illusion in an upcoming episode.

[12/02/10 - 12:41 PM]
"The Ricky Gervais Show" and "Funny or Die Presents" Return Jan. 14 on HBO
The pair join "Real Time With Bill Maher," which returns that same night at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/02/10 - 11:50 AM]
Al Roker and Shaun Robinson Team Up to Host NBC's Live, High-Definition Coverage of The "122nd Tournament of Roses Parade" on January 1, 2011
Said coverage from Pasadena, California begins 11:00 a.m. ET.

[12/02/10 - 10:46 AM]
A&E's "Storage Wars" Premieres to Two Million Viewers
A&E spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 1.

[12/02/10 - 10:32 AM]
"America's Next Top Model" Struts to Season Highs With Cycle 15 Finale
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 1.

[12/02/10 - 10:31 AM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to Build Home for Augusta, Georgia Family Who Face Adversity With Strength, Grace and -- Above All -- A Smile!
The Alphabet details another upcoming installment of its Sunday mainstay.

[12/02/10 - 10:28 AM]
Bravo Expands Production Team, Elevating David O'Connell to Senior Vice President, And Appointing Christian McLaughlin to Vice President
McLaughlin will oversee the new season of "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" as well as newcomers "Rocco's Dinner Party" and "Roblé & Co."

[12/02/10 - 10:05 AM]
AMC Begins Production on "The Killing"
Mireille Enos, Billy Campbell, Michelle Forbes, Joel Kinnaman and Brent Sexton star in the series, which premieres in March.

[12/02/10 - 09:19 AM]
"The Larry Sanders Show," "The Ben Stiller Show," "Mr. Show with Bob and David" and "Action" to Air on IFC in the New Year
"Sanders," "Stiller" and "Mr. Show" will spearhead Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, respectively.

[12/02/10 - 09:13 AM]
"Survivor" Tops Wednesday in Viewers and Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, December 1.

[12/02/10 - 08:39 AM]
A New Era of "Primeval" Begins New Year's Day
Season four launches Saturday, January 1 at 9:00/8:00c on BBC America - the same day as in the U.K.

[12/02/10 - 08:38 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Reality Lifts CBS, FOX
"Survivor" and "Hell's Kitchen" are last night's top draws among adults 18-49.

[12/02/10 - 08:32 AM]
Go "Behind the Hotness" When TV Land Presents A "Hot in Cleveland" One-Hour Special on December 12 at 9PM ET/PT
The special includes "brand new cast interviews and hilarious never-before-aired bloopers and clips showcasing unforgettable guest star appearances."

[12/02/10 - 12:16 AM]
Interview: "Brad Meltzer's Decoded" Star Brad Meltzer
History's newest franchise launches tonight at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/01/10 - 06:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 1
Updates include: Rodney Rothman to redevelop "Early Bird" at NBC; Al Madrigal is "Family Owned" for ABC; and Steve Carell to pen "The Post-Graduate Project" for NBC.

[12/01/10 - 06:26 PM]
Third Season Finale of "Sons of Anarchy" Delivers 3.6 Million Total Viewers
FX spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 30.

[12/01/10 - 03:58 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons of Anarchy" Signs Off on Top
The show's third season finale is last night's top draw on cable.

[12/01/10 - 03:22 PM]
"Fashion Forward: Making It," To Feature Top Designers and Emerging Superstars in A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Fashion World, on Wednesday, December 8, 9:00-10:00 PM ET
The CW releases new details about the special, hosted by Ashley Greene.

[12/01/10 - 02:25 PM]
ABC to Air Back-to-Back Barbara Walters Specials Thursday, December 9
"Oprah, the Next Chapter" and "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2010" will air at 9:00/8:00c and 10:00/9:00c, respectively.

[12/01/10 - 02:13 PM]
The Hub Delivers Significant Increases with Holiday Weekend Programming, Including Sneak Previews of Original Series "Transformers Prime" and "G.I. Joe Renegades"
The Hub spins the numbers for the week of November 22-28.

[12/01/10 - 01:48 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "MNF" Continues Reign
A three-hour edition of "WWE Raw" on USA takes a distant second place to ESPN's franchise.

[12/01/10 - 01:28 PM]
History(R) Continues Historic Growth Propelling Net to Best November Ever
History spins the numbers for the month of November.

[12/01/10 - 12:22 PM]
USA Network Teams Up With Tom Brokaw for New Characters Unite Special "Bridging The Divide"
The one-hour documentary premieres Friday, December 10 at 7:00/6:00c.

[12/01/10 - 11:59 AM]
Discovery Channel's All-New Series, "Sons of Guns," Will Have Audiences Fired Up
As previously reported, the newcomer premieres Wednesday, January 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/01/10 - 11:34 AM]
Comedy Central January 2011 Programming Highlights
New additions include "Denis Leary & Friends: Douchebags and Donuts" and "Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool" plus the return of "Comedy Central Presents."

[12/01/10 - 10:37 AM]
Hallmark Channel Ratings Record: More than 25 Million Tune to Network Thanksgiving Week 2010
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of November 22-28.

[12/01/10 - 10:31 AM]
"Greek" Returns for An All-New Fourth Season, Monday, January 3 at 9:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family
New guest stars this season include Jonathan Silverman, Josh Randall and Devon Werkheiser.

[12/01/10 - 10:15 AM]
ABC Builds Sharply Over the Same Tuesday Last Year in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 30.

[12/01/10 - 09:50 AM]
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band Honored in CMT's First Star-Studded "Artists of the Year" Special
Kevin Costner hosts the special, which taped last night and will air this Friday at 8:00/7:00c.







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[12/04/25 - 09:06 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce Four-Part Documentary "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Premiere February 3, 2026
Black and Jewish Americans began on fundamentally different footing, but by the early 20th century, they were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism.

[12/04/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "What's in the Box?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Giant boxes conceal jaw-dropping prizes, wild surprises and unexpected reveals in "What's in the Box?," a high-stakes arching game show that tests smarts, strategy and stamina.

[12/04/25 - 09:01 AM]
New Animated Family Comedy Series "Hey A.J.!" Kicks Off Jan. 13 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+
Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary.

[12/04/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Premiere Date, Official Teaser and First Look Photos for "The 'Burbs" Starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall
All eight episodes will premiere on Peacock Sunday, February 8, 2026.

[12/04/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Members Only: Palm Beach" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Set within the exclusive enclaves of Palm Beach County, the series follows a group of women navigating the unspoken rules, inherited traditions and high-stakes hierarchies of America's most rarefied social circles.

[12/04/25 - 08:00 AM]
Disney+ Celebrates 35 Years of Home Alone with Multiple Experiences That Bring the Holiday Classic to Life
Fans can relive the iconic scenes and heartwarming moments from the film by visiting the world's largest gingerbread house built as a nod to the McCallister home, trying "A Lovely Cheese Pizza" from Prince St. Pizza, and experiencing the ultimate travel day with CLEAR.

[12/04/25 - 07:53 AM]
Popular Soap-Opera Mystery Series "The Beach Hotel" from Bestselling Swedish Crime Author Camilla Lackberg Returns with Suspenseful Season 4 Exclusively in the U.S. on Thursday, December 11 on Viaplay
The eagerly-anticipated fourth season makes its exclusive U.S. debut on the European streaming service, Viaplay on Thursday, December 11 with the first four episodes, and the final four episodes on December 18.

[12/04/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Love from 9 to 5" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A hardworking employee and the boss's charming son compete for the CEO position at a major underwear company, but romance threatens to sabotage them.

[12/04/25 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "The Elephant" - Official Trailer - Adult Swim
Created by Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, Rebecca Sugar, and Pendleton Ward.

[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
First Look: Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2
The UK original returns in 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
First Look at BritBox and ITV's "The Lady," Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce
The four-part drama that will premiere on BritBox this spring.

[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Renews "Tehran" for Season Four and Sets Season Three Premiere for January 9
The eight-episode third season welcomes multi-Emmy Award nominee Hugh Laurie to the cast, and will make its global debut on January 9 with one episode, followed by new episodes every Friday through February 27 on Apple TV.

[12/04/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Elway" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Told in his own words, the definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway goes deep on his NFL dreams, heartbreaks and Super Bowl redemption.

[12/04/25 - 06:02 AM]
CBS News to Present a Town Hall with Erika Kirk Moderated by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss
This CBS News special preempts the previously announced broadcast of the 28th annual Family Film and TV Awards, which will now air Saturday, December 20.

[12/04/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 3 - Date Announcement Teaser - Netflix
The new season starring Gabriel Basso premieres February 19, 2026.