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[01/17/07 - 02:45 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 8, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 8-14.

[01/17/07 - 02:42 PM]
Tim Gunn ("Project Runway") Guest Stars as a Fashion TV Reporter, on ABC's "Ugly Betty"
He'll appear in the show's February 1 and February 8 installments.

[01/17/07 - 01:23 PM]
Yahoo! TV to Stream Preview of Landmark Episode of the CW's "Smallville"
The first 12 minutes of the show's much-hyped "Justice" episode will be available online beginning today.

[01/17/07 - 01:22 PM]
Warner BroS. Television Group, the CW and Sprint to Bring "Smallville Legends: The Oliver Queen Chronicles" to Life Via Sprint Wireless Phones
The six-episode animated wireless series created for the mobile and broadband environment, will premiere Thursday, January 18, exclusively on the Sprint TVSM mobile video service.

[01/17/07 - 01:21 PM]
CBS Orders Two More Editions of "Survivor" for the 2007-2008 Season
These will mark the 15th and 16th editions of the veteran reality series.

[01/17/07 - 01:20 PM]
CBS Moves Into Sole Possession of First Place in Adults 18-49 at Season's Mid-Point
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 8-14.

[01/17/07 - 01:18 PM]
The Top Five Finalists Are Chosen to Compete for a Live Performance with Justin Timberlake, on "The 49th Annual Grammy Awards," FeB. 11 on the CBS Television Network
Over the next several weeks, fans will continue to narrow the field by logging on directly to CBS.com or Yahoo! Music.

[01/17/07 - 01:17 PM]
'My Name Is Earl' and 'The Office' Score Their Highest 18-49 Ratings and Total Viewership of the Season, with Both Comedies Winning Their Slots in Adults 18-49 and Other Key Demos
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 8-14.

[01/17/07 - 09:59 AM]
NBC Orders Six One-Hour Episodes of Improvisational Comedy 'Thank God You'Re Here' from Fremantlemedia North America, the Producers of "American Idol," Featuring David Alan Grier and Dave Foley
Jennifer Coolidge, Bryan Cranston, Joel McHale and Wayne Knight guest star in the pilot.

[01/17/07 - 09:50 AM]
NBC Identifies December's Week-Long, Game Show Hit 'Identity' as New March Series
The Penn Jillette-hosted game show will return as a weekly series in March.

[01/17/07 - 09:46 AM]
Olivia Newton-John Set as Guest Judge in the First Two-Hour Live Performance Episode of NBC's Popular Talent Competition Series "Grease: You'Re the One That I Want" Airing January 28
The Peacock also extends the show's run to 11 episodes, adding two additional live episodes.

[01/17/07 - 09:43 AM]
NBC Renews Hit Series 'The Office,' 'My Name Is Earl,' 'Heroes' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' for Full Season of Episodes in 2007-08
The quartet receives an early pick-up for the 2007-08 season.

[01/17/07 - 09:02 AM]
Chris Hansen Reports in Dateline's "To Catch a Predator"
NBC's popular investigative series returns for a six-week run on Tuesday, January 30 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/17/07 - 09:01 AM]
When Women Rule the World Begins Production for Fox
The unscripted series "will reveal how women and men react in a world where women are in charge and men are subservient, and each gender's ability to adapt to a new social order will be put to the test."

[01/17/07 - 08:59 AM]
Syndication's #1 New Show "Rachael Ray" Renewed for Two More Years Through 2009-2010
Season to date, Rachael Ray is averaging a 2.1 HH AA% rating, more than double its closest freshman talk show competitor.

[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.

[01/17/07 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 17
Updates include: FOX adds two pilots to its roster, casting news on NBC's "The I.T. Crowd" and new scripts at HBO and Showtime.

[01/16/07 - 08:05 PM]
HBO Receives 3 Golden Globe Awards, Tied for the Most of Any Television Network This Year
HBO touts its three Golden Globe Awards, all for its original movie "Elizabeth I."

[01/16/07 - 08:03 PM]
All Hail the Queen of Mean Don't Miss Lisa Lampanelli in the World Premiere of Her All-New Stand-Up Special "Dirty Girl" Debuting on Comedy Central(R) Sunday, January 28 at 10:00 P.M.
Encore presentations air Sunday, January 28 at 11:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 30 at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.

[01/16/07 - 04:30 PM]
Fsn & MyNetworkTV Reach Strategic Programming Alliance with International Fight League
MyNetworkTV is planning to broadcast 22 two-hour IFL-produced programs - "an exciting combination of event action, highlights, features, vignettes and the league's latest news" - to begin in mid-2007.

[01/16/07 - 03:58 PM]
NFL Greats to Guest Star on CBS Comedies on "Super Monday," Monday, FeB. 5
Emmitt Smith to guest star on "How I Met Your Mother" while Jerry Rice will stop by "The Class."

[01/16/07 - 02:31 PM]
The CW and CBS Paramount Television Partner with Yahoo! TV to Stream a New Episode of "Everybody Hates Chris" for One Week Prior to Broadcast
The episode, entitled "Everybody Hates Eggs," will be offered free-of-charge and without commercial interruption on Yahoo! beginning January 16.

[01/16/07 - 02:30 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, January 15, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, January 15.

[01/16/07 - 02:29 PM]
Disney-ABC Television Group Receives Three Golden Globe Awards, Including Best Comedy and Drama Series
For the second year in a row, ABC and Touchstone Television have captured Golden Globes for Best Comedy and Drama.

[01/16/07 - 12:19 PM]
USA Network Teams with Juicecaster for First Ever Contestant Mobisodes for Fifth Season of Nashville Star Presented by Sonic
The mobisodes will "give visitors an exclusive view into the everyday lives of the 'Nashville Star' contestants as they compete for the chance to win a major music recording contract."

[01/16/07 - 12:18 PM]
NBC's 'Golden Globes' Telecast Dazzles the Competition
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, January 15.

[01/16/07 - 12:17 PM]
Diddy Searches for New Generation of 'Bad Boys', Scouting Nationwide for the Next Superstar Group to Be Featured on MTV's "Making the Band 4"
The series is scheduled to premiere in the second quarter of 2007 and will chronicle Diddy as he sets out to form an all new boy band.

[01/16/07 - 10:51 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Set to Bring Steve Wilkos to National Syndication
The new offering, due in the fall of 2007, will feature the former Chicago police officer turned "Jerry Springer" security guard "offering advice and doling out his version of justice in his own daily, one-hour syndicated show."

[01/16/07 - 10:48 AM]
CBS Announces the Cast of "The Amazing Race: All-Stars" Eleven Former Teams Return for a Second Chance to Compete in a Race Around the World When "The Amazing Race: All-Stars" Premieres Sunday, February 18 on CBS
The 11th installment of the four-time Emmy Award-winning series will premiere Sunday, February 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/16/07 - 09:55 AM]
CBS and Chevrolet Join Forces to Create a Multi-Platform Event Surrounding the "Chevy Super Bowl College Ad Challenge"
The winning team will be revealed during CBS's annual "Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials 2007" special on Friday, February 2.

[01/16/07 - 09:53 AM]
For the First Time, Relive the First Four Riveting Episodes of the New Season of FOX's Action-Packed, Emmy(R) Award-Winning Series ''24''
The release, available today, features the four hours aired so far this season, as well as a 12-minute preview of episodes to come.

[01/16/07 - 09:51 AM]
Warner Home Video Brings the Hit Family Comedy George Lopez to DVD with the Release of George Lopez: The Complete First and Second Seasons April 17, 2007
The four-disc set will include all 28 episodes from the show's first and second seasons.

[01/16/07 - 12:11 AM]
Development Update: Monday-Tuesday, January 15-16
Updates include: ABC issues two more pilot orders, Aniston to guest star on "Dirt" and HBO sets return dates for "Entourage" and "The Sopranos."

[01/15/07 - 07:57 PM]
Warner BroS. Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold Tmz, a New Show Based on TmZ.com-The #1 Entertainment News Website-To All the FOX Owned Television Stations in a Multi-Year Deal for National Syndication Launch in Fall 2007
The series to all of the FOX-owned stations, including New York City (WNYW/WWOR), Los Angeles (KTTV/KCOP) and Chicago (WFLD/WPWR), among others.

[01/15/07 - 05:31 PM]
Mgm Greenlights New Stargate Movies
Production set to begin on direct-to-DVD films "Stargate: The Ark of Truth" and "Stargate: Continuum."

[01/15/07 - 02:32 PM]
Arnold Schwarzenegger to Announce Best Picture (Drama) Joining More Than 50 Stars Set as Presenters at Golden Globes
He joins 50 other superstar presenters, including Tom Hanks, who will present Warren Beatty with this year's Cecil B. DeMille Award.

[01/15/07 - 02:31 PM]
MTV Unveils 'Virtual Hills' as Season Two of 'The Hills' Premieres
Promotional tool comes on the heels of "Virtual Laguna Beach."

[01/14/07 - 02:26 PM]
More Than 50 Stars Set as Presenters at Golden Globe Awards
Presenters for Monday's ceremony include everyone from Tim Allen to Renee Zellweger.

[01/14/07 - 02:25 PM]
Jane Seymour to Guest Star on ABC's "In Case of Emergency" for Three Episodes
She'll play the mother of David Arquette's character beginning with the show's February 14 episode.

[01/14/07 - 02:24 PM]
Are You a "Haute" Designer? Create a Dress for ABC's Hit Series "Ugly Betty"
The winning dress design will be incorporated into the show and the designer will receive a trip for two to Los Angeles for the taping.

[01/14/07 - 02:22 PM]
ABC Announces the Return of the Hit Series "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, March 19
Performance shows will now air every Monday with results shows on Tuesdays.

[01/12/07 - 10:19 PM]
Oxygen Scores with Tease
The series opened to a 0.52 household ratings while lead-out "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" drew a 0.50 household rating.

[01/12/07 - 07:54 PM]
We TV Recounts the Harrowing Tales of Female Inmates Sentenced to Die When It Presents "Women on Death Row 2"
The two-hour special, a sequel to the critically acclaimed documentary "Women on Death Row," premieres Monday, February 26.

[01/12/07 - 07:53 PM]
We TV Spotlights the Antics of a Mama on the Hunt When It Presents the Feisty New Series "Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter"
The series, due in April, tracks Sandra Scott, a former female wrestler and the owner of Old West Bail Bonds.

[01/12/07 - 07:52 PM]
We TV Reveals More of "The Secret Lives of Women"
The series, which "takes an unapologetic look at females who conceal behaviors and professions that push the boundaries of 'normal' society," returns on Tuesday, May 8.

[01/12/07 - 07:51 PM]
We TV Unleashes the Dogs!
New series "America's Cutest Puppies!" and "Adventures in Doggie Daycare" are both set to launch in April.

[01/12/07 - 07:49 PM]
Superstar Rapper Snoop Dogg Reaches Out to Troubled Youth in 'Bigg Snoop Dogg's Youth Authority: California'
The special airs Tuesday, January 16th at 11:00/10:00c.

[01/12/07 - 04:38 PM]
GSN Announces an Aggressive 2007 Production and Development Slate
Michael Davies, Phil Gurin, 12 Yard Productions and Lion Television USA among those with projects in the works at the cable channel.

[01/12/07 - 04:36 PM]
GSN Announces the Airdates of Several Upcoming Documentary Specials
The documentaries will highlight "Women of Game Shows," "Great Game Show Moments" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

[01/12/07 - 04:34 PM]
GSN Announces the March 27 Air Date for 'Cat-Minster: Cfa International Cat Championship,' the Biggest Cat Show in the World
Bob Goen and Marianne Curan will host the two-hour special, which airs Tuesday, March 27 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.