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[09/26/11 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 26
Updates include: J.J. Abrams, Eric Kripke book pilot order at NBC; Carter Bays, Craig Thomas and Chris Harris team for FOX comedy; and Lee Daniels to bring "Valley of the Dolls" to NBC.

[09/26/11 - 04:22 PM]
"Sons of Anarchy" Season 4 Premiere Episode Most-Watched Program in FX History
FX further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 6.

[09/26/11 - 04:01 PM]
ABC's "Modern Family" Leads the New Season in DVR Gains
ABC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 19 through Wednesday, September 21.

[09/26/11 - 03:48 PM]
MTV Is Making Tuesday Totally "Awkward.," With an "Awkward." Marathon Leading Up to the Special Expanded Season Finale
The five-hour marathon begins tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT with the show's one-hour season finale starting at 11:00/10:00c.

[09/26/11 - 03:27 PM]
NBC Partners With Yahoo! to Offer Exclusive New Episodes of New Comedies "Up All Night" and "Whitney" to Be Streamed on Yahoo! on September 27-28 Before Network Broadcast
Both of this week's episodes will be streamed on the site beginning on the morning of Tuesday, September 27 prior to their broadcast.

[09/26/11 - 01:06 PM]
America's Hardworking Heroes and the Vehicles They Drive Get a New Lease on Life When CMT's "Trick My What?" Premieres Friday, October 7
John Schneider hosts the nine-episode series, in which he and the guys from the Lone Star Speed Shop in Richmond, Texas will trick out the workers' larger-than-life machines.

[09/26/11 - 11:56 AM]
The Dandy Warhols Revamp Theme Song for Emmy(R)-Nominated Discovery Channel Series "MythBusters"
This marks the first update of the show's title theme since the series launched on Discovery Channel in 2003.

[09/26/11 - 11:49 AM]
Showtime Launches "Showtime Social" App for iPad
The app launches just in time for viewers to discuss and interact with tonight's season finales of "Weeds" and "The Big C."

[09/26/11 - 11:47 AM]
Season Premiere of "Two and a Half Men" Gains an Additional 3.34 Million Viewers, 1.4 Rating Points in Adults 18-49 in Live Plus 3-Day Ratings
CBS further spins the numbers for Monday, September 19 through Wednesday, September 21.

[09/26/11 - 11:09 AM]
David's Back for WE tv's Quintessential Night of Makeover Magic! "My Fair Wedding With David Tutera" Season Premiere Sunday, November 13 at 9PM ET/PT
With 18 hour-long episodes this season, "the stakes are even higher as David [Tutera] works his magic in more ways than one."

[09/26/11 - 10:18 AM]
E! Entertainment Special: Tyra Banks Premieres on September 28 at 10:00 PM on E!
The half-hour special showcases "the true stories surrounding the watershed moments of her life."

[09/26/11 - 09:40 AM]
Take a Journey of Rediscovery With Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" November 6 at 10 PM ET/PT
NeNe Leakes, Kim Zolciak, Sheree Whitfield, Kandi Burruss, Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey are on tap for season four.

[09/26/11 - 09:15 AM]
Oxygen Announces Casting Calls for the Next Season of "The Glee Project"
Producers are seeking "singularly talented young men and women with strong vocal, acting and dancing abilities with big, oversized personalities."

[09/26/11 - 08:55 AM]
"Glee," "New Girl," "Raising Hope" and "The X Factor" Premieres See Significant Ratings Gains in Live Plus 3-Day Ratings
FOX further spins the numbers for Monday, September 19 through Wednesday, September 21.

[09/26/11 - 08:54 AM]
ABC's "Pan Am" Takes Off - First Series to Build on "Housewives" Since 2006
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, September 25.

[09/26/11 - 08:37 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "SNF" Lifts NBC; "Pan Am" Solid for ABC
ABC's newcomer is the network's most-watched program last night as "Desperate Housewives" sinks year-to-year.

[09/26/11 - 07:16 AM]
Steelers-Colts on "Sunday Night Football" Powers NBC to Another Sunday Night Win
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, September 25.

[09/26/11 - 07:09 AM]
Chilean Mine Rescue Premieres Thursday, October 13 at 8 PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel
The one-hour special features never-before-seen footage and interviews with the miners.

[09/26/11 - 07:05 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Announces Stellar Line-Up for October 8 and October 15 Shows
Ben Stiller and Anna Faris are on tap for the respective installments with musical guests Foster The People and Drake.

[09/26/11 - 07:00 AM]
Season Two Finale of Syfy's Popular Series "Haven" Will Air Friday, September 30 at 10PM
The special multi-episode Twitter story line will also culminate in the September 30 episode.

[09/26/11 - 06:16 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Continues ABC Reign
Plus: "SNL," hosted by Alec Baldwin, returns shy of last year's Amy Poehler season opener.

[09/26/11 - 12:04 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Terra Nova" Executive Producers Rene Echevarria & Brannon Braga
The long-awaited drama premieres tonight at 8:00/7:00c on FOX.

[09/26/11 - 12:03 AM]
The Futon's Ratings Survival Guide: "Hart of Dixie" (The CW)
Find out the numbers the newcomer will likely need to get a second season.

[09/26/11 - 12:02 AM]
The Futon's Ratings Survival Guide: "Terra Nova" (FOX)
Find out the numbers the newcomer will likely need to get a second season.

[09/24/11 - 08:30 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Narrowly Escapes, NBC & FOX
The Eye however is down year-to-year while FOX, NBC see big gains among adults 18-49.

[09/23/11 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 23
Updates include: Steven Bochco returns to ABC with "Legal Affairs"; Greg Malins and Greg Berlanti team for new comedy at CBS; and Paul Scheuring, Michael Green land new dramas at ABC.

[09/23/11 - 03:53 PM]
NBC Announces First Four Saturday Dates for Encore Broadcasts of "Harry's Law"
As previously announced, encores of the Wednesday drama will air Saturday nights at 8:00/7:00c on the Peacock.

[09/23/11 - 03:39 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Jersey Shore" Dips to Season Low, Still Beats NBC, CBS
Only ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" fared better among adults 18-49 last night at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/23/11 - 12:20 PM]
Comedy Central(R) and the New York Television Festival Partner to Launch the "Comedy Central Short Pilot Competition"
The top submissions will be reviewed by the network and the winning producer will receive a $7,500 development deal with Comedy Central.

[09/23/11 - 12:20 PM]
The Hub TV Network and Entertainment Partners Present "The Hub of Transformers: Great American Tour" Nationwide Traveling Exhibit
The tour will coincide with the three-part first season finale of "Transformers Prime" on The Hub beginning on Saturday, October 1.

[09/23/11 - 10:52 AM]
Live from NBC.com - New "SNL" Archive Debuts With Clips Never Before Seen Online
Timed to the September 24 season premiere with host Alec Baldwin, NBC.com has released a montage highlighting Baldwin's best moments compiled from his 15 appearances.

[09/23/11 - 09:41 AM]
Showtime(R) Appoints Amy Israel as Senior Vice President, Original Programming
Israel most recently executive produced the upcoming Andrew Niccol film "In Time," which stars Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Wilde.

[09/23/11 - 08:57 AM]
CBS and Ford to Run "The Amazing Race"
Ford's sponsorship includes on-air components featuring four of its top models - Explorer, Fiesta, Focus and Mustang.

[09/23/11 - 08:56 AM]
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers and Adults 25-54; "Big Bang Theory" Tops the Night
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, September 22.

[09/23/11 - 08:50 AM]
"Charlie's Angeles" Scores Big Gains for ABC/"Grey's" Hits Best Number Since March
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, September 22.

[09/23/11 - 08:37 AM]
Season Finale of Syfy's "Alphas" Airs Monday, September 26, from 10-11:03PM (ET/PT)
Said finale will be preceded by a full-season marathon of the series starting at 11:30AM (ET/PT).

[09/23/11 - 08:29 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang" Is Big But FOX Wins Demo Crown
"The X Factor"-powered network wins the Thursday of premiere week for the first time ever.

[09/23/11 - 07:55 AM]
New Series "Enlightened" Debuts October 10, Exclusively on HBO
The Laura Dern-led comedy also stars Luke Wilson, Diane Ladd, Sarah Burns, Timm Sharp, Amy Hill and Mike White.

[09/23/11 - 06:01 AM]
Audi and FX Launch Short-Form Original Series, "Untitled Jersey City Project"
The first two episodes will premiere this Sunday and will roll out over four consecutive weeks as eight, two-minute episodes airing during FX's Sunday primetime movies.

[09/23/11 - 05:01 AM]
"Dr. Steve" Launches Nationally on September 24
The 30-minute, multi-topic show hosted by Dr. Steven Salvatore, a board certified Emergency Medicine physician, will air in 17 markets across the country.

[09/23/11 - 12:38 AM]
Interview: "The Good Wife" Creators Robert & Michelle King
The CBS drama kicks off its third season this Sunday at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/23/11 - 12:37 AM]
Interview: "Supernatural's" Sera Gamble & Robert Singer
The executive producers tease the new season, premiering tonight at 9:00/8:00c on The CW.

[09/23/11 - 12:35 AM]
The Futon's Ratings Survival Guide: "A Gifted Man" (CBS)
Find out the numbers the newcomer will likely need to get a second season.

[09/22/11 - 10:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 22
Updates include: Michael Imperioli, Adrian Pasdar join HBO's "40"; Melissa George is Cinemax's "Nemesis"; and David Kohan and Max Mutchnick land two pilots.

[09/22/11 - 03:05 PM]
Katie Holmes Guest Stars as "The Slutty Pumpkin" in a Special Halloween Episode of "How I Met Your Mother"
She'll play the girl that Ted looks for every year on Halloween, as first introduced in season one.

[09/22/11 - 02:58 PM]
Lifetime's Hit Comedic Drama Series "Drop Dead Diva" Renewed for Fourth Season
The program's season three finale will air this Sunday, September 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/22/11 - 02:50 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Ultimate Fighter" Returns on Top
The UFC franchise kicks off its final season on Spike TV with top adults 18-49 honors.

[09/22/11 - 01:45 PM]
Mark Harmon Stars in USA's Original Movie "John Sandford's Certain Prey" - World Premiere Sunday, November 6 at 9/8c
"NCIS" will precede the original film, with an all-day marathon beginning at 10am ET.

[09/22/11 - 01:39 PM]
FOX Orders "Touch" - New Drama Starring Kiefer Sutherland to Debut Spring 2012 on FOX
David Mazouz, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Danny Glover also star in the project, from "Heroes" creator Tim Kring.

[09/22/11 - 12:58 PM]
HBO Comedy Series "Bored to Death" Kicks Off Its Eight-Episode Third Season October 10
Guest stars this season include Dick Cavett, Chris Elliott, Halley Feiffer, Isla Fisher, Stacy Keach, David Rasche, Sarah Silverman, Mary Steenburgen, Casey Wilson and Zach Woods.







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
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