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[03/19/07 - 10:38 PM]
Louis C.K. Stands Up to Comedy Central(R) in the Network Television Premiere of "Louis C.K." Debuting Saturday April 7, at 11:30 P.M.
Louis C.K. was the head writer, executive producer and star of the 2006 HBO sitcom, "Lucky Louie."

[03/19/07 - 10:37 PM]
Lewis Black Takes New York by Storm in the Network Television Premiere of His Laugh-Out-Loud Special "Lewis Black: Black on Broadway" Debuting Saturday, April 7 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The special, which originally aired on HBO, features Black taking comedic aim at color-coded terror warnings, the small pox vaccine and the no-good tricksters at the Weather Channel.

[03/19/07 - 10:36 PM]
It's the Funniest Impending Apocalypse Ever! Comedy Central Records(R) Releases "Christopher Titus: The 5th Annual End of the World Tour" Double Cd on Tuesday, April 10
The album is a 90-minute stand-up special captured on two CDs and recorded at the Colony Theatre during the 2007 "South Beach Comedy Festival."

[03/19/07 - 03:36 PM]
Smallville and "Supernatural" Take It to the Rack
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, March 15.

[03/19/07 - 11:52 AM]
The Chris Matthews Show Renewed in More Than 95% of U.S. for 2007-2008 Season
The series has been renewed for a sixth season on stations from many top broadcast groups, including NBC Universal, Hearst-Argyle, Gannett, Post-Newsweek, Belo, Scripps, Clear Channel, Media General and more.

[03/19/07 - 11:51 AM]
'America's Got Talent' and Jerry Springer Are Coming to Dallas March 31 to Discover the Hottest Performers for the Return of NBC's Hit Talent-Competition Series
Springer will make a special appearance at the open call, which will take place on Saturday, March 31 at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre.

[03/19/07 - 11:48 AM]
ABC News Presents "Planet Earth 2007: Seven Ways to Help Save the World,"
This unprecedented global news event will feature ABC News anchors and correspondents reporting live from all seven continents throughout the day on Friday, April 20.

[03/19/07 - 11:47 AM]
ABC's Hit Show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Partners with Ford to "Edge Across America"
New promotion will give one deserving family in each of the 50 states a new Ford Edge as well as an "Extreme Garage Makeover" to one grand prize winner.

[03/19/07 - 10:38 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold Dick Wolf's Hit Drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in More Than 97% of the U.S.
Repeats of the veteran "Law & Order" spin-off will begin airing weekends on local stations beginning this fall.

[03/19/07 - 10:12 AM]
Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg's "On the Lot" Makes Its Special Two-Night Series Premiere Tuesday, May 22, After "American Idol" and Thursday, May 24, Following "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox
The summer series will now launch on Tuesday, May 22 at 9:00/8:00c and Thursday, May 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/19/07 - 12:52 AM]
Development Update: Monday, March 19
Updates include: FOX orders six episodes of "Anchorwoman," "Help Me" creators move to the ABC Television Studio and the usual casting round-up.

[03/16/07 - 07:04 PM]
John Walsh Warns: The Law Named for My Son Isn't Protecting Kids the Way It's Supposed To
In an editorial published today, Walsh says that the law strengthening the National Sex Offender Registry and making it harder for predators to slip through the cracks isn't yet being implemented across the country.

[03/16/07 - 07:03 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, March 15, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 15.

[03/16/07 - 12:07 PM]
Peter Bogdanovich, David Cross, Tate Donovan, Amy Ryan, and Kristy Swanson Guest Star in Two "Ripped from the Headlines" Episodes on NBC's 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'
Upcoming "ripped from the headlines" episodes will mirror the lives of Lisa Nowak and Anna Nicole Smith.

[03/16/07 - 02:09 AM]
Development Update: Friday, March 16
Updates include: Lots of work for "24" alums plus new projects from David Eick and Steven Spielberg.

[03/15/07 - 04:56 PM]
David Duchovny Makes Return to TV on Showtime in Sophisticated New Comedy Series (As Yet Untitled)
The pay channel confirms its 12-episode order for the series, which originally ran under the title "Californication."

[03/15/07 - 02:18 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, March 14, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 14.

[03/15/07 - 02:15 PM]
Mark Ruffalo Sits Down with James Lipton on Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio" Monday, March 19 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
Host James Lipton follows Ruffalo's childhood and career, discussing his craft, which has lead him to memorable roles on the screen and off.

[03/15/07 - 02:10 PM]
Are You a "Dancing with the Stars" Aficionado? Put Your Skills to Test in the "Dancing with the Stars Fantasy Dancing Game"
One grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to Los Angeles, with hotel accommodations and two private dance lessons with two-time U.S. and World American Ballroom Champion Nick Kosovich.

[03/15/07 - 01:38 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of March 5-11): 'Silverman' Hits Series High in Finale
USA however remains the network to beat with five of the top 15 programs on cable last week.

[03/15/07 - 11:55 AM]
The CW's Beautiful Reality: Top Model Takes Time Period's Top Spot in Target Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 14.

[03/15/07 - 11:51 AM]
ABC to Recap 'Housewives,' 'Grey'S' Once Again
Viewers can play catch-up on April 1 and April 12, respectively.

[03/15/07 - 11:40 AM]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Gets Extra Credit with 13 Additional Episodes
The additional episodes will extend the show's run through Thursday, May 10.

[03/15/07 - 11:10 AM]
Mo'Nique's 'Charm School' Is Now in Session!
"Flavor of Love" season one stars Hottie, Goldie, Pumkin, Rain, Serious and Smiley as well as season two's Bootz, Buckeey, Buckwild, Krazy, Like Dat, Saaphyri and Toastee will all enroll in the spin-off.

[03/15/07 - 11:08 AM]
Lightweights Are Heavy Hitters on Season 5 of 'The Ultimate Fighter' on Spike TV
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver and former UFC Welterweight Champion B.J. Penn will serve as coaches during the upcoming season.

[03/15/07 - 11:07 AM]
MTV & Hilary Duff Celebrate New Album, Dignity, with the Premiere of 'Hilary Duff: This Is Now' on Monday, April 2 at 9:30pm ET/PT
The two half-hour documentary specials will air on Monday, April 2 and Monday, April 9, both at 9:30/8:30c.

[03/15/07 - 09:53 AM]
Bravo Airs 10 Episodes of NBC's Critically-Acclaimed Drama "Friday Night Lights," Starting Friday, March 16 at 7:00 PM ET/PT
Bravo will air encores every Friday and Saturday in March and April, in anticipation of its season finale on NBC next month.

[03/15/07 - 09:51 AM]
Lulu and Peter Noone to Coach Top 11 on "American Idol" Tuesday, March 20, on Fox
Lulu will perform "To Sir, with Love" while Noone will sing "There's a Kind of Hush" on Wednesday's results show.

[03/15/07 - 09:50 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "October Road" (ABC)

[03/15/07 - 09:48 AM]
Brandon Rogers Is Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[03/15/07 - 01:53 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 15
Updates include: Pilots lure Chris Klein, Jason Biggs, Ricki Lake and Michael McKean.

[03/14/07 - 11:58 PM]
Pussycat Dolls Claw Their Way to Second in Target Demos Against Tough Idol Competition
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 13.

[03/14/07 - 04:40 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: CBS's "Jericho"

[03/14/07 - 02:22 PM]
Jenna Elfman and Susan Sullivan ("Dharma & Greg") to Guest Star on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"
The pair will play mother and daughter from the Walkers' lifelong nemesis family on the show's April 15 episode.

[03/14/07 - 02:20 PM]
National Bingo Night to Premiere Friday, May 18, on the ABC Television Network
Three games of fast-paced, high stakes Bingo are played each night with the viewing public invited to join along.

[03/14/07 - 12:24 PM]
Bravo's "Shear Genius" Follows 12 Hair Stylists as They Cut Their Way to the Finish - Premiering Wednesday, April 11 at 11 PM ET/PT, Following the Season Finale of "Top Design"
The participants will compete for the ultimate title of "Shear Genius," $100,000 in seed money from Nexxus and a chance to style hair for an Allure magazine feature.

[03/14/07 - 10:31 AM]
Anticipation and Angst Fill the Air in the Season Two Premiere of ABC Family's Original Series 'Falcon Beach' April 9
The series will air Mondays at 7:00/6:00c where it will take over for "Lincoln Heights," which wraps its season the previous week.

[03/14/07 - 10:27 AM]
Vh1, Jack Black and Channel 101 Join to Stem Tide of 'Unacceptable Media'
The accompanying Web site launches today and will be followed by a weekly TV series premiering on VH1 on March 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/14/07 - 10:25 AM]
Atomfilms, Spike TV and Lucasfilm LtD. Join Forces for the 'Star Wars(Tm) Fan Movie Challenge'
Challenge award recipients will be unveiled online, on-air on Spike TV and at the massive Star Wars Celebration IV fan event in Los Angeles May 24 to 28.

[03/14/07 - 10:24 AM]
'Painkiller Jane' Jumps Into Action
Following the debut of the show's 22 one-hour episodes on Sci Fi, the series will have a domestic broadcast weekly syndication window in Fall 2007.

[03/14/07 - 10:23 AM]
NBC Universal and MobiTV Announce First-Ever Wireless Deal for Full-Length Primetime on Demand Programming
The studio will make full-length primetime on demand programming available over U.S. wireless networks for the first time.

[03/14/07 - 10:22 AM]
Jonathan Antin, DR. Jerry Buss, Giuliana De Pandi, Vanessa Minnillo, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Jerry Springer Headline Panel of Judges for Miss USA on NBC Friday, March 23, 9-11 PM ET/PT
The pageant will also make a return to Los Angeles after airing the last two years live from Baltimore, Maryland.

[03/14/07 - 10:20 AM]
Bone Chilling Arctic Adventure Shoot Aboard U.S. Navy Submarine at North Pole for Mgm's New 'Stargate: Continuum'
"Stargate: Continuum," which is being co-financed by MGM and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, will shoot a variety of scenes on location in the Arctic ice, located approximately 200 nautical miles north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

[03/14/07 - 10:19 AM]
Nominees Announced for the 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards Today on CBS News' "The Early Show"
CBS leads the nominations with 57 and the network will broadcast the event on Friday, June 15.

[03/14/07 - 01:20 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 14
Updates include: Penn Badgley, Polly Walker, Jake Busey and Melissa McCarthy all snag pilots while CBS eyes a new game show and FOX tables "NSA Innocent."

[03/13/07 - 10:34 PM]
Cw11's Hit Reality Series "America's Next Top Model" Holds Open Casting Call for Cycle 9 in New York City
Casting is looking for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a minimum height requirement of 5'7" tall.

[03/13/07 - 10:34 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranks #7 in Weekly Prime Time Ratings Race
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, March 10.

[03/13/07 - 05:15 PM]
Live at the Paley Festival: ABC's "Ugly Betty"

[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.

[03/13/07 - 02:47 PM]
American Inventor Begins Second-Season Search to Discover the Hottest New Product and Make One Struggling Inventor's Dream Come True
Casting calls will be held in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, Orlando and Houston.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
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[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
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[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
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[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
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[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.