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[01/19/09 - 06:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 19
Updates include: Annie Potts and Jack Thompson join "The Karenskys" at CBS; Ricky Blitt has a "Threesome" at ABC; and more details emerge on The CW's "Gossip Girl" spin-off.

[05/13/08 - 03:46 PM]
The CW Announces Schedule for 2008-2009 Season
Newcomers "90210" and "Surviving the Filthy Rich" will take over Tuesday nights on the netlet.

[05/02/08 - 05:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 2
Updates include: Warren Christie to play ABC's "Prince of Motor City"; History to revisit "Ancient Discoveries"; and Tristan Wilds and Michael Steger expand The CW's "90210" cast.

[04/24/08 - 05:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 24
Updates include: "Aliens in America's" Adhir Kalyan to check into "Nip/Tuck"; Tricia Helfer reports to USA's "Burn Notice"; and FOX to go after "Bad Dads."

[03/31/08 - 01:00 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 31
Updates include: Toni Collette gets her kids on Showtime's "Tara"; Omar Gooding joins "Can Openers" on CBS; and NBC closes in on its dramas for the 2008-09 season.

[03/11/08 - 05:37 PM]
Development Update: March 10-11
Updates include: Josh Cooke, Erinn Hayes and Marley Shelton land CBS pilots; Nick Lachey plans a "Fame"-esque reality series for MTV; and Ari Schlossberg sets up "Harper's Island" at CBS.

[03/04/08 - 05:43 PM]
Development Update: February 29-March 4
Updates include: Bravo to burn off NBC's "quarterlife" on March 9; FOX considers a "Family Guy" spin-off; and the CW pilots "How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls."

[07/17/07 - 06:16 PM]
Recasting Bug Hits NBC's 'Life,' 'Bionic,' Others
Mae Whitman and Melissa Sagemiller are out of NBC's "Bionic Woman" and "Life" respectively, while changes are in store for The CW's "Eight Days a Week" and NBC's "Lipstick Jungle." Plus: a recap of the recastings to date this season.

[03/13/07 - 02:50 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 5, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 5-11.

[03/12/07 - 02:45 PM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, March 11, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 11.

[03/06/07 - 12:11 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of February 26, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 26-March 4.

[03/05/07 - 03:07 PM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, March 4, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 4.

[03/01/07 - 10:50 AM]
FOX Unveils Landmark Plan to Extend Network Programming to Affiliate Web Sites Through "FOX on Demand"
The lineup of shows currently available includes "24," "Bones," "Prison Break," "Standoff," "Vanished," "Talkshow With Spike Feresten," "'Til Death," "The Loop," "War at Home," "American Dad" and "The Winner."

[02/26/07 - 05:48 PM]
Join Seth Macfarlane, Rob Corddry and Ricky Blitt of "The Winner" for a Live Video Webcast Sunday, March 4, on FOX.com
This "no-holds-barred" live video webcast will allow viewers to talk directly to the creative forces behind "The Winner."

[02/22/07 - 11:27 AM]
Family Guy Goes "Up Late" on Oscar Night with Debut of Animated Talk Show Parody on Myspace Starring Stewie, Brian and Celebrity Guest Rob Corddry
The 10-minute flash-animated talk show parody will begin streaming Sunday, February 25 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on MySpace.com and remain on the portal indefinitely.

[02/15/07 - 10:28 AM]
In an Unprecedented Marketing Push, FOX Will Debut New Comedy Series "The Winner" Across Multiple Platforms Prior to Broadcast Premiere
Cross-divisional initiative spans internet streaming, download-on-demand, in-flight entertainment, I-Tunes and DVD.

[01/20/07 - 09:47 AM]
FOX Announces Spring Premieres
The network confirms its expected changes; "The War at Home" heads to Sundays at 7:30/6:30c while "The Wedding Bells" will get a special preview on Wednesday, March 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/17/07 - 01:01 AM]
FOX Books Midseason Trio, 'Kitchen' Return for Spring
Launch dates set for "Drive," "The Winner" and "The Wedding Bells" while new time periods are ahead for "'Til Death" and "Standoff." Plus: "Hell's Kitchen" to take over for "The O.C." on Thursdays.

[01/05/07 - 12:09 AM]
Development Update: Friday, January 5
Updates include: "Family Guy" resumes production, FX's "Dirt" opens strong and "Broken Trail" alums to develop projects at AMC.

[11/28/06 - 06:21 PM]
FOX Gives 'War' Thursday Test Run, Cuts 'Loop' Order
"War" to follow "'Til Death" on December 14 and 21 while "Loop" gets rolled back from 13 to 10 episodes.

[10/28/06 - 03:43 PM]
Development Update: October 23-27 (Weekly Round-Up)
Over 30 updates on projects in development and tidbits about shows currently on the air!

[08/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: August 7-11 (Weekly Round-Up)

[07/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Winner, The" (FOX)

[07/14/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: July 10-14 (Weekly Round-Up)

[05/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
FOX Announces Primetime Slate for 2006-2007 Season Three New Dramas and Two New Comedies Join Network's Schedule Additional Drama and Comedy Announced for Mid-Season New Saturday Late-Night Entry Hosted by Spike Feresten Unscripted Series Include Simon Cowell's "Duets" and Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg's Competition "On the Lot"

[05/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
FOX Retitles 'Primary,' 'Crime'; More First Looks

[05/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
FOX to Keep Trio; Adds Two Newcomers

[03/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 21-22, Part 1: Comedies

[03/03/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 3

[02/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 22

[02/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 17

[02/09/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 9

[01/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: January 27

[12/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: December 12-14

[12/09/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: December 8-9

[06/16/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: June 16







WINNER, THE (FOX)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
3/4/07 - 3/18/07
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2006-2007 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (6 episodes)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 5/17/07
DESCRIPTION:
(from FOX's press release) In the magical summer of 94, Snoop Dog was climbing the charts, Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the knee and 32-year-old Glen Abbott (Rob Corddry, The Daily Show) was still living with his parents when the only girl he ever kissed, Alison McKellar, returned to town with her 14-year-old son Josh. The recently divorced Alison inspires Glen to become a grown-up to win her heart. Glen and Josh become fast friends and end up on a double date with Alison and Josh's dream girl in the Pilot episode of THE WINNER Sunday, March 4 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Erinn Hayes as Alison Miller
· Keir Gilchrist as Josh Miller
· Lenny Clarke as Ron Abbott
· Linda Hart as Irene Abbott
· Rob Corddry as Glen Abbott
CREW INFORMATION:
· Ricky Blitt as CRTR/EP
· Ricky Blitt as WRTR (Pilot)
· Seth MacFarlane as EP
· Seth MacFarlane as WRTR (Pilot)
· Terry Hughes as DIR (Pilot)
· Terry Hughes as DIR (Pilot)
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (multi-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 20th Century Fox Television