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[11/13/09 - 06:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 13
Updates include: Josh Friedman to lead "Charlie's Angels" revival at ABC; Jeffrey Tambor joins NBC's "Rex"; and Hayden Panettiere to produce "HMS" at The CW.

[11/13/09 - 05:14 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "End of Steve, The" (Showtime)

[11/13/09 - 12:06 PM]
TLC to Move Cake Boss Premieres to Mondays at 9 Pm
The series will take over the slot on November 30.

[11/13/09 - 11:21 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Prisoner, The" (AMC)

[11/13/09 - 10:37 AM]
Another Strong Outing for CW's Vampire Diaries
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, November 12.

[11/13/09 - 10:37 AM]
Survivor: Samoa and "Csi" Deliver Largest Audiences of the Season
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, November 12.

[11/13/09 - 08:57 AM]
ABC Wins Thursday/Growing Week-To-Week and Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 12.

[11/12/09 - 06:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 12
Updates include: Syfy trims "Caprica"; Kari Lizer to stick with "Old Christine" at CBS; and Martha Plimpton, others join FOX's "Keep Hope Alive."

[11/12/09 - 06:10 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Let It Go" (ABC)

[11/12/09 - 04:29 PM]
TBS Unveils Comedian Lineup for New Late-Night Series the Very Funny Show, Hosted by Tim Meadows
The series is set to premiere with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, November 19 at 12 a.m. (ET/PT).

[11/12/09 - 03:41 PM]
Ghost Hunters Academy Becomes Syfy's Highest Rated Reality Series Premiere in Nearly Two Years
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 11.

[11/12/09 - 03:24 PM]
Wednesdays on Discovery Channel Remain Strong with Men
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 11.

[11/12/09 - 02:23 PM]
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story, a New "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Presentation Starring Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper, Has Started Production in Toronto
The CBS original, based on the biography by William G. Borchert, is about the trials and ultimate triumph of the co-founder of Al-Anon.

[11/12/09 - 02:04 PM]
NBC Late-Night Ratings Results for the Week of NoV. 2-6
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 2-6.

[11/12/09 - 02:03 PM]
'Saturday Night Live' Matches Its Top Rating This Season in 18-49 and Hits a New Season High in Total Viewers
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, November 7.

[11/12/09 - 12:07 PM]
Sundance Channel Breaks the Ice with New Original Series "Be Good Johnny Weir" Premiering January 18th
The series explores the life of three-time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and World Medalist Johnny Weir.

[11/12/09 - 11:59 AM]
Janet Jackson to Kick Off the 37th Annual "American Music Awards" with Special Opening Performance November 22 on Abc
"She is an incredibly dynamic performer and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store," said producer Larry Klein.

[11/12/09 - 11:13 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws Is Largest Young Adult Audience Since Premiere Week
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 2-6.

[11/12/09 - 10:48 AM]
CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" Places First in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of November 2-6.

[11/12/09 - 10:09 AM]
46 Years to the Day Kennedy Was Assassinated the Questions Persist and Discovery Channel Is on the Case
Two new specials, DID THE MOB KILL JFK? and JFK: THE RUBY CONNECTION, will premiere Sunday, November 22.

[11/12/09 - 10:03 AM]
Csi: Ny, Part Two of "Csi" Trilogy, Delivers Largest Audience and Highest Adult 18-49 and Adult 25-54 Ratings Since Season Premiere
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 11.

[11/12/09 - 09:52 AM]
Martin Scorsese Will Receive Hfpa's Cecil B. Demille Award at "67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to Be Telecast Live on NBC JaN. 17
Recent winners include Steven Spielberg (2009), Warren Beatty (2007), Anthony Hopkins (2006), Robin Williams (2005) and Michael Douglas (2004).

[11/12/09 - 08:52 AM]
ABC Overshadows Wednesday with Most-Watched Cmas in 4 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 11.

[11/12/09 - 07:21 AM]
Syfy Test-Drives a New Approach to Animation with Outer Space Astronauts
The network originally commissioned the series back in July of 2008.

[11/12/09 - 06:48 AM]
Star-Studded Car Customization Series, 'Unique Autosports: Miami,' Premieres on Spike TV February 28
Celebrities included in the new season are CC Sabathia, LeBron James, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Tony Stewart and Maurice Jones-Drew.

[11/11/09 - 09:28 PM]
Pauline Mata and Peter Sabasino Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[11/11/09 - 06:00 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 11
Updates include: Australian actor Mitch Ryan to recur on The CW's "One Tree Hill."

[11/11/09 - 05:57 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Happiness Isn't Everything" (CBS)

[11/11/09 - 03:33 PM]
Dirty Jobs and Ghost Lab Add Up to Big Tuesday Numbers for Discovery
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 10.

[11/11/09 - 02:08 PM]
FOX Puts Child Prodigies to the Test with "Our Little Genius"
Mark Burnett is behind the project, which "gives real child geniuses a chance to put their incredible knowledge to the test and win life-changing money for their families."

[11/11/09 - 01:32 PM]
Find My Family, a Heartwarming New Series That Brings Families Together, Premieres Monday, NoV. 23, Following "Dancing with the Stars"
Full-hour editions of the show will air Mondays from 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET beginning Monday, November 30.

[11/11/09 - 01:31 PM]
Whitney Houston to Perform Live at the 37th Annual "American Music Awards" November 22 on Abc
She will perform her powerhouse ballad "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster.

[11/11/09 - 12:48 PM]
FOX to Cap "Dollhouse" Season at 13 Episodes
The series will wrap its run in January.

[11/11/09 - 12:44 PM]
Spike TV Unveils 'Thad Castle for College Player of the Year' Campaign to Promote New Comedy Series
The newcomer premieres Tuesday, January 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/11/09 - 11:39 AM]
A Two-Hour Thanksgiving Event on ABC -- Back-To-Back Performances from Two Generations of Musical Sensations
"Beyoncé: I am...Yours" and "Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City" are set for Thursday, November 26.

[11/11/09 - 11:25 AM]
TV Land's Hit Series "She's Got the Look" Back for a Third Season, Premiering in 2010
Open casting calls for the new season begin Sunday, December 6 in Los Angeles.

[11/11/09 - 11:24 AM]
NBC's Unwraps a Bundle of Holiday-Themed Series and Specials
The Peacock details its schedule for the rest of 2009.

[11/11/09 - 11:13 AM]
The CW Announces All Original Episodes of Monday Night Dramas from January Through May
"Life UneXpected" to roll out on Monday, January 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[11/11/09 - 11:04 AM]
Epix(Tm) Taps Industry Veteran Laverne Mckinnon to Lead Originals
McKinnon will help shepherd the network's original projects, including its first original series "Tough Trade."

[11/11/09 - 10:28 AM]
ABC Downsizes "Hank"
Production will halt with its 10th episode, which taped last night at Warner Bros. Studios.

[11/11/09 - 10:26 AM]
Two-Time Grammy(R) Award Winner Ll Cool J Will Host "The Grammy(R) Nominations Concert Live! -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night(R)," Broadcasting Live DeC. 2 on Cbs
The Grammys air live at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 31.

[11/11/09 - 10:00 AM]
90210 Racks Up Ratings at Or Near Season Highs
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 10.

[11/11/09 - 09:22 AM]
Ratings Victory for "Ncis" in Viewers and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 10.

[11/11/09 - 08:58 AM]
ABC Sees Strong Turnouts for V, Dwts and Robin Roberts
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 10.

[11/11/09 - 07:01 AM]
Discovery Health Delivers 'Shock and Awww' with an All-New Baby Week, Starting November 30
Said event includes the launch of the six-part series "I'm Pregnant and..." on Tuesday, December 1.

[11/11/09 - 06:22 AM]
Cast Versions of "Proud Mary," "Defying Gravity" and "Dancing with Myself" Among Songs Featured in Tonight's Episode of "Glee" on Fox
FOX details the November 11 episode of "Glee."

[11/10/09 - 06:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 10
Updates include: Bravo renews "Kathy Griffin"; Robert De Niro to produce three new series projects; Sheila Kelley to visit ABC's "Lost."

[11/10/09 - 05:47 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Absolutely Fabulous" (FOX)

[11/10/09 - 03:34 PM]
Season Premiere of Operation Repo Watched by 2.2 Million Viewers, TruTV's Biggest Audience Ever for a Series Telecast
truTV spins the numbers for Monday, November 9.

[11/10/09 - 03:06 PM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of NoV. 2-8
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 2-8.







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[03/04/26 - 10:01 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
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]
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"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]
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"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]
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Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.