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[03/13/09 - 09:17 AM] NBC Wipes Its Reality Slate Clean By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- While NBC will offer up six original series this summer, just as many won't be back.
On the heels of its schedule announcement yesterday, Peacock insiders have confirmed "Last Comic Standing" and "Nashville Star" - two veteran franchises absent from said lineup - indeed won't be back.
Also officially getting the boot: "Celebrity Circus," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Fear Itself," "The Baby Borrowers" and "American Gladiators." And while repeats of "Most Outrageous Moments" will turn up a few times in the coming months (May 19, July 21, July 28, August 26 and August 28), original episodes will no longer be produced.
2008-09 season entries "America's Toughest Jobs" and "Momma's Boys" likewise won't be getting second seasons.
And it's even worse news for "Jobs" executive producers Thom Beers, Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun: the two other series ordered as part of their much-ballyhooed 30-episode deal with the network won't be turning up on the Peacock at all.
The projects in development for said slots - "Salvage," "Shark Taggers," "Swords: Lives on the Line" and late entry "Tornado Road" - however are expected to turn up on cable, where Beers has found success with such series as History's "Ice Road Truckers" and Discovery's "Deadliest Catch."
The only reality efforts surviving the aforementioned bloodbath: "Who Do You Think You Are?" and "Breakthrough With Tony Robbins," both of which are likely due sometime next season.
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[01/29/26 - 10:11 AM] Olafur Darri Olafsson Signs on to Play Thor in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios Previously announced cast members include Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Max Parker as Heimdall.
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[01/29/26 - 10:05 AM] Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for Season 23, Serving Bold Flavors and Carolina Charm The Emmy, James Beard and Critics Choice Award-winning series returns Monday, March 9.
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[01/29/26 - 10:02 AM] ESPN Original Series "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing" to Premiere January 30 The five-episode series follows the world's most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
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[01/29/26 - 09:38 AM] FOX Nation Goes Deep Inside the Power, Scandal and Secrets of America's Early Presidents in New Docudrama "The White House" The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.
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[01/29/26 - 09:31 AM] HBO Max Launches "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros to life, along with a fan sweepstakes that offers a unique way for audiences to feel as if they're part of the story.
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[01/29/26 - 09:30 AM] Video: Starz Releases Emotional Final Trailer for the Timeless Romantic Drama "Outlander," Premiering March 6 The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays.
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[01/29/26 - 09:01 AM] Netflix Announces Katt Williams' Fourth Stand-Up Special, "The Last Report" Back for his fourth Netflix stand-up special, comedy icon Katt Williams delivers his famously bold takes on conspiracies, celebrities and the world at large in this electrifying set.
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[01/29/26 - 08:31 AM] Video: "Age of Attraction" - First Look - Netflix Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates in this dating series. Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?
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[01/29/26 - 08:30 AM] Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil First Look Teaser for the Highly-Anticipated New Drama, "The Audacity," from Emmy Award-Winner Jonathan Glatzer Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, "The Audacity" takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.
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[01/29/26 - 08:07 AM] Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series "Flavortown Food Fight" In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win.
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[01/29/26 - 08:02 AM] Video: "Chef's Kiss" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel Ciao bella! This Valentine's Day, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Tim Robards star in "Chef's Kiss."
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[01/29/26 - 07:08 AM] FOX Sports Unveils Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Schedule From Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, FOX Sports will offer a monumental 340 hours of first-run programming, a 100-hour increase over FIFA World Cup 2022, with an updated record 70-matches presented on FOX network television - more than double the matches in 2022.
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[01/29/26 - 07:01 AM] ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "The Philly Special" to Premiere February 6 "The Philly Special" tells the story of the moment that propelled the Eagles to an upset win over the Patriots for their first Super Bowl title in 2018, told through the perspectives of the players, coaches, and fans who experienced it.
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[01/29/26 - 07:00 AM] From the Courtroom to the Office: "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" Premiering on Prime Video March 20 The documentary-style comedy captures a corporate offsite event at a family-owned hot sauce company from the perspective of Anthony, a recently hired temporary worker.
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[01/29/26 - 06:01 AM] Peacock's New Sports Docuseries "Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback" Premieres on Thursday, Feb. 5 The four-part sports docuseries documents the stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed the game - from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century.
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