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[04/24/17 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 24
Updates include: Jason Alexander to star in "Hit the Road" for Audience Network; Camryn Manheim among the latest cast in Paramount's "Waco"; and Mark Consuelos joins the cast of The CW's "Riverdale."

[04/24/17 - 06:05 PM]
TLC Breaks Record Ratings on Sunday Night with Veteran Series and Premiere of Live Television Event
TLC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 23.

[04/24/17 - 06:01 PM]
NBC Drops "Powerless" from Thursdays; "Superstore" to Fill Entire Hour
Look for repeats at 8:00/7:00c followed by original installments at 8:30/7:30c.

[04/24/17 - 04:21 PM]
Tarek and Christina El Moussa Will Return for New Season of Hit HGTV Series "Flip or Flop" in December
Five of the 20 episodes are currently in post-production, with filming of the remaining episodes continuing through the fall.

[04/24/17 - 04:15 PM]
Freeform's "Famous In Love" Amasses Over 10 Million Total Views During Its Premiere Week as "Pretty Little Liars" Returns at No. 1 Across Target Demos
Freeform further spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 18.

[04/24/17 - 02:30 PM]
Steve Harvey Bringing "Steve" to Los Angeles, Hires Executive Producer and Sets Premiere Date
The nationally syndicated show will premiere on Tuesday, September 5, airing on NBC Owned Television Stations along with leading station groups across the country, covering over 95% of the US TV households.

[04/24/17 - 12:35 PM]
"Fargo" Returns Strong with Third Installment Premiere - Premiere Telecast Delivers 3 Million Total Viewers
FX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 19.

[04/24/17 - 12:05 PM]
"Mommy Dead and Dearest," A True-Crime Murder Story Exploring One of Psychology's Most Controversial Conditions, Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome, Debuts May 15, Exclusively on HBO
Erin Lee Carr ("Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop") returns to HBO to explore another true-crime story in the age of social media.

[04/24/17 - 12:00 PM]
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents "Alabama Week"
"Alabama Week" will feature nightly segments shot on location in cities and towns across the state including Selma, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery.

[04/24/17 - 11:15 AM]
HBO Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month with Premiere of "HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries"
Exploring a range of controversial issues, the award-winning shorts examine crime, addiction and family turmoil within the APA community.

[04/24/17 - 09:38 AM]
ESPN's & ABC's NBA Playoffs Ratings Up Double-Digits in Second Weekend
ESPN spins the numbers for its NBA postseason coverage to date.

[04/24/17 - 09:17 AM]
Disney-ABC Television Announces More Than 160 ABC Stations Signed to Launch Over-the-Top Services Through Its Groundbreaking Clearinghouse Initiative
The vast majority of stations are now opted into one or more new internet-delivered programming services from DirecTV Now, Sony PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV and/or CenturyLink.

[04/24/17 - 09:13 AM]
"Vice News Tonight" Presents a Special Edition on the Trump Presidency This Friday, April 28
This week's edition of the Emmy(R)-winning weekly news magazine "Vice" will debut later that same evening, at 11:00/10:00c.

[04/24/17 - 09:06 AM]
"Mike Tyson Mysteries" Season Three Premieres on Adult Swim Sunday, May 14th at 11:30pm E/P
Highlights include: a retelling of the team's Very First Mystery!

[04/24/17 - 09:05 AM]
Hallmark Channel Renews "When Calls the Heart" for Season Five
The series boasts a passionate fan base known as the #Hearties, who have become a social media phenomenon, making "When Calls the Heart" one of the network's most social series.

[04/24/17 - 08:36 AM]
EPIX to Premiere Original Documentary "Straight/Curve"
Also upcoming on EPIX is the previously-announced comedy special, "Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally - Summer of 69: No Apostrophe," which will debut on Friday, May 19.

[04/24/17 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Little Big Shots" Top Demo Charts
The Peacock wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[04/24/17 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Relive "Bloodline's" Most Memorable Moments in All-New, Must-Watch Recap Featurette Ahead of Final Season
"Bloodline's" third and final season launches Friday, May 26, everywhere Netflix is available.

[04/24/17 - 07:36 AM]
IFC Unveils Two New "Slightly Off" Digital Series on Its Comedy Crib
"Frank & Lamar" and "Sport Court" will premiere today on the Comedy Crib (ifc.com/comedy-crib), the network's online hub for original, short-form comedy.

[04/23/17 - 08:52 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NHL Playoffs Spark Demo Victory for NBC
The Peacock's primetime coverage leads the night among adults 18-49.

[04/22/17 - 08:34 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Slips Into Top Spot Among Adults 18-49
With CBS in repeats, the Peacock takes home the demo crown.

[04/22/17 - 06:10 AM]
Development Update: April 21-22
Updates include: NBC gives green light to begin staffing on drama pilots "For God & Country" and "Rise" (formerly known as "Drama High").

[04/21/17 - 01:37 PM]
TV One Announces Production of New Original Documentary Series, "Evidence of Innocence"
Hosted by Benjamin Crump, the series will profile the unbelievable true stories of individuals who were convicted of crimes they didn't commit, the journey each endured to have their cases overturned and the challenge to rebuild their lives.

[04/21/17 - 01:25 PM]
DIY Network Produces Pilot Starring Grammy Award-Winning Rap Artist Sir Mix-A-Lot
The special one-hour episode will feature Anthony - a Grammy(R) award winning rap artist and expert house-flipper - as he finds, renovates and flips houses in his hometown of Seattle.

[04/21/17 - 12:20 PM]
"Josh Gates' Destination Truth" Brings More Epic Adventures to Travel Channel
In the 43 one-hour episodes, explorer Josh Gates experiences hilarious and harrowing adventures in search of the truth behind the world's most unusual mysteries.

[04/21/17 - 11:46 AM]
Melissa Benoist and Julia Garner Join the Cast of "Waco"
Produced by Weinstein Television, the series is currently in production in Santa Fe, NM.

[04/21/17 - 11:42 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Encore "Killing Richard Glossip" in Wake of Arkansas Execution Last Night
As previously announced, and ahead of the premiere earlier this week, ID greenlit a fifth episode to capture new developments that come to light in the case.

[04/21/17 - 10:21 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Premiere Date Changes
Look for "A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery" now on Sunday, May 21 while "Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery" is moving to Sunday, June 4.

[04/21/17 - 10:12 AM]
TV One Presents Stories of Perseverance, Love and Triumph with 2017-2018 Slate of Original Movies
"We are so excited to produce and present such a wide range of original films that expand the narrative of our community," said D'Angela Proctor.

[04/21/17 - 10:11 AM]
TV One Represents with Expanded Morning News, Current Affairs and Lifestyle Line-Up, Plus Increased Commitment to Family Reality and True Crime & Justice Shows During 2017 Upfront Presentation
"Our goal is to provide our discerning audience of information-conscious influencers with more of what they are looking for in original films, family reality, true crime and justice content," said Brad Siegel.

[04/21/17 - 10:01 AM]
Multiplatinum Superstar G-Eazy to Perform on Tuesday, April 25 Live Telecast of NBC's "The Voice"
G-Eazy will perform his new song "Good Life," which bears the honor of being the end title and closing track in Universal Pictures' most recent box office smash, "The Fate of the Furious."

[04/21/17 - 09:15 AM]
Freeform Picks Up a Third Season of the Hit Saga Series "Shadowhunters"
"Shadowhunters" returns for the second half of season two on Monday, June 5, with Shadowhunters and Downworlders reeling from what happened at the New York Institute in the winter finale.

[04/21/17 - 08:31 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins Tight Demo Race
The Eye edges ABC, FOX and NBC by one-tenth of a ratings point among adults 18-49.

[04/20/17 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 20
Updates include: Mark Gibbon to play General Zod on The CW's "Supergirl"; "Locke & Key" lands new take at Hulu; and Jerry Ferrara among the latest cast in USA's "Shooter."

[04/20/17 - 05:16 PM]
NFL Network to Televise 18 NFL Games in 2017
Presented by Bud Light, the slate of 13 regular season games kicks off when the Houston Texans visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, September 14 exclusively on NFL Network.

[04/20/17 - 05:13 PM]
From Kickoff to Super Bowl LII, NBC Bookends the 2017 NFL Season & Is Home to a Record 28 Regular Season and Postseason Games
NBC's schedule opens with a blockbuster Kickoff Weekend featuring four 2016 playoff teams.

[04/20/17 - 05:10 PM]
FOX Sports Owns the Fall: Network Announces 2017 NFL Schedule Following Powerhouse Super Bowl Season
Presenting a 2017 lineup that includes 100 regular-season games, FOX's NFL coverage is led by nine editions of "America's Game of the Week," the country's most-watched television program for eight straight years.

[04/20/17 - 05:06 PM]
ESPN's 2017 "Monday Night Football" Schedule
The 48th season will kick off on ESPN with a doubleheader Monday, September 11 - New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings (6:55 p.m. ET) and Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos (10:15 p.m. / 7:15 p.m. PT).

[04/20/17 - 05:05 PM]
CBS Sports Leads the Way Into 2017 NFL Season with Most Games of Any Network
Football starts on CBS with the Thursday night primetime package, which this year features five consecutive games beginning September 28 with Chicago at Green Bay.

[04/20/17 - 04:15 PM]
"The X-Files" Returns to FOX for 10-Episode Second Installment of Event Series
The event series will air during the 2017-2018 season as production is set to begin in summer 2017.

[04/20/17 - 01:22 PM]
History Sets Premiere Date for Limited Documentary Series "America's War on Drugs"
The eight-hour, four consecutive night limited documentary series premieres Sunday, June 18 and concludes on Wednesday, June 21.

[04/20/17 - 01:16 PM]
TV Land Renews Hit Series "Younger" and "Teachers"
"Younger," which returns June 28 for its fourth season, has been picked up for a 12-episode fifth season.

[04/20/17 - 12:25 PM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere Documentary "Jackson" on Tuesday, May 2
From award-winning director Maisie Crow, the film is an intimate look at the lives of three women caught in the complex issues surrounding access to abortion in the Deep South.

[04/20/17 - 12:22 PM]
NBA Legend and Emmy(R) Winner Charles Barkley Ignites Conversation on Race in TNT's Two-Night Television Event "American Race"
TNT will offer a preview of the first episode on Sunday, May 7 at 11:30/10:30c, following the network's coverage of the NBA Playoffs.

[04/20/17 - 11:31 AM]
Susan Levison Named Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, CBS Television Studios
Levison will work with Maynard to create and develop new alternative and unscripted content for all broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and digital platforms.

[04/20/17 - 11:18 AM]
The Ghost Brothers Are Back on Destination America Starting Tomorrow!
The series returns to the cable channel following a brief stint on sibling network TLC.

[04/20/17 - 11:03 AM]
ESPN's Presentation of the 2017 NFL Draft
ESPN will present the 2017 NFL Draft - the company's 38th consecutive draft telecast - live from the NFL Draft Theatre at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia.

[04/20/17 - 11:01 AM]
Catch All The CW Season Finales
"iZombie," "The Originals" and "Reign" will all run into June on the network.

[04/20/17 - 10:58 AM]
Kathy Bates Series "Disjointed" Sets Premiere Date on Netflix
"Disjointed" is a 30 minute sitcom from creators Chuck Lorre and former "Daily Show" head writer David Javerbaum.

[04/20/17 - 10:30 AM]
An All-Star Cast of Celebrities Join Host Michael Strahan on Season Two of ABC's "The $100,000 Pyramid"
The iconic Pyramid is back when it returns Sunday, June 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.







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[07/08/26 - 08:06 AM]
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[07/08/26 - 07:02 AM]
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[07/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[07/08/26 - 06:31 AM]
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[07/08/26 - 05:01 AM]
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[07/08/26 - 02:01 AM]
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[07/08/26 - 01:01 AM]
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[07/07/26 - 02:09 PM]
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[07/07/26 - 01:22 PM]
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[07/07/26 - 01:19 PM]
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[07/07/26 - 12:47 PM]
NFL Network Presents 2026 NFL Preseason Slate, Featuring 19 Live Games; ESPN Expands Its Schedule with 12 Additional Matchups on the ESPN App
The 32-game live preseason slate (with all 48 games available via replay on NFL Network) adds to ESPN's expansive Year of the Super Bowl programming.

[07/07/26 - 12:05 PM]
Ian Ziering to Host "The Great American Road Rally," New Celebrity Road-Trip Television Event Premiering This Fall on The CW
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