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    [thursday, november 19, 2009]    
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[11/19/09 - 09:24 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Limelight" (ABC)
[11/19/09 - 06:12 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 19
Updates include: HBO gives "Bill Maher" new time slot; FOX's "Jack & Dan" fills out roles; and NBC gives "Trauma" a second chance.
[11/19/09 - 03:04 PM]
'Chuck' Returns to NBC on Sunday, January 10 with All-New Missions and Action-Packed Back-To-Back Premiere Episodes Before Moving to Regular Day and Time (Mondays, 8-9 P.M. Et) Beginning January 11
Plus: a special two-hour "Heroes" will be broadcast on Monday, January 4 (8-10 p.m. ET) before moving to its new time slot of Mondays (9-10 p.m. ET) on January 11.
[11/19/09 - 01:38 PM]
ABC Announces the Premiere of the Sixth and Final Season of "Lost," with a Special All-Night Event on Tuesday, February 2
A recap special will kick off the night from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET, followed by the much anticipated two-hour premiere from 9:00-11:00 p.m.
[11/19/09 - 12:29 PM]
Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Tlc
All-new holiday specials include: CHRISTMAS OUTSIDE OF THE BOX, INVASION OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS and CHAINSAW ICE SCULPTORS.
[11/19/09 - 12:29 PM]
Bono, the Edge and Springsteen Among Guests in Season 2 of Sundance Channel's "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With..."
Also on tap this season: Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, Neko Case and Richard Thompson.
[11/19/09 - 12:28 PM]
G4 Introduces New Reality Series "Campus Pd" Offering a Raw Look at College Life and Campus Law Enforcement in Action
The 10-episode series premieres Wednesday, December 9 at 11:00/10:00c.
[11/19/09 - 12:27 PM]
Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band Come Together for "CMT Crossroads" Premiering March 2010 on Cmt
CMT CROSSROADS: JIMMY BUFFETT AND ZAC BROWN BAND will tape before an invitation only audience next month in Nashville.
[11/19/09 - 11:38 AM]
NBC Announces New Competition Series 'United Plates of America' Serving Up a Chance for Contestants to Claim the Biggest Prize in Reality Show History -- Opening a Restaurant Chain in Four Cities Across America
The contestants' fate will be decided by a panel of real investors who fund the chain of restaurants with their own money.
[11/19/09 - 10:48 AM]
ABC.com to Premiere "Seattle Grace: On Call", a New Original Webisode Series Featuring Characters from "Grey's Anatomy"
The first webisode will be available online tonight, November 19, following the broadcast airing of the latest episode of "Grey's Anatomy."
[11/19/09 - 10:26 AM]
CBS Wins Wednesday in Viewers and Key Demos; Comedies Hit Season Highs
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 18.
[11/19/09 - 10:22 AM]
The CW's "America's Next Top Model" Caps Off Cycle 13 with Season Highs in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 18.
[11/19/09 - 10:12 AM]
Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Returns for a Third Season on Tuesday, January 19. and This Year, Patti's Got a Wedding to Plan
Chelsea Autumn, Destin Pfaff and Pfaff's fiancée, Rachel, are also back for the new season.
[11/19/09 - 09:49 AM]
Investigation Discovery Launches In-Depth Documentary Strand, Id Investigates, the Week of the First Anniversary of Bernard Madoff's Financial Scam Being Exposed
The one-hour special premieres Tuesday, December 8 at 9:00/8:00c.
[11/19/09 - 09:41 AM]
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert, a Four-Hour Event Featuring Music's Biggest Stars, Debuts NoV. 29, Exclusively on Hbo
Jeff Beck Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica, Paul Simon/Simon & Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, U2 and Stevie Wonder are among the featured performers.
[11/19/09 - 08:52 AM]
ABC's Comedies Grow/Spotlight Pops at 10pm
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 18.
[11/19/09 - 07:39 AM]
We TV's Little Miss Perfect Returns to the Stage, Exploring More of the On-And-Offstage Lives of Junior Beauty Queens Beginning Wednesday, January 13 at 10pm ET/PT
The new 12-episode season showcases 24 girls, each from very different backgrounds, but all with their eye on the same coveted prize.
[11/19/09 - 07:09 AM]
The Holidays Are Merry and Bright This November and December on Fox
FOX details its holiday-themed programming for the rest of 2009.
[11/19/09 - 06:28 AM]
Look Out, Springfield! Ricardo Bomba Is Coming to Town on the Simpsons
Peggy Black of Orange, CT has been selected by the show's producers as the winner of "The Simpsons Character Contest."
[11/19/09 - 06:01 AM]
VH1 and Lionsgate(R) Announce the Return of Horror-Themed Reality Competition Series 'Scream Queens'
The second season will take a new cadre of 10 aspiring actresses and give them the chance to win a breakthrough role in "Saw 3D."
[11/18/09 - 09:15 PM]
Channing Cooke and Kevin Hunte Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.
[11/18/09 - 06:36 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Waiting to Die" (CBS)
[11/18/09 - 06:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 18
Updates include: Gretchen Mol to recur on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire"; "The Listener" to continue in Canada; and Amaury Nolasco joins A&E's "Quickening."
[11/18/09 - 01:39 PM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of NoV. 9-15
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 9-15.
[11/18/09 - 12:43 PM]
The CW Delivers Growth for the Week, the Sweep and the Season
The CW spins the numbers for the week of November 9-15.
[11/18/09 - 12:23 PM]
TLC to Premiere New Series 'Bbq Pitmasters' on December 3
The eight-part series "takes viewers into the high-stakes world of competitive barbecue."
[11/18/09 - 12:22 PM]
Spike TV's "Video Game Awards 2009" Plans Global Domination
The two-hour event will air Saturday, December 12 at 8:00/7:00c.
[11/18/09 - 12:17 PM]
G4 Goes Down Under at Australia's "Sexpo Australia" for New Special Premiering Sunday, December 6th at 10:00 PM ET/PT
The special is hosted by Sasha Grey, star of the Steven Soderbergh drama "Girlfriend Experience."
[11/18/09 - 12:16 PM]
Television's Most Watched Video Game Series Delivers a Sleigh-Full of Treats in New One-Hour Special "2009 X-Play Holiday Buyer's Guide" Premiering November 24 on G4
The one-hour special premieres at a special time on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00/5:00c.
[11/18/09 - 11:51 AM]
ABC Finishes No. 1 on the Night in Viewers for the 5th Time in 6 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 16.
[11/18/09 - 11:48 AM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 9-15.
[11/18/09 - 11:08 AM]
NBC Announces Broadcast of '62nd Primetime Emmy(R) Awards' on Sunday, August 29
The early date is due to the network's NFL coverage.
[11/18/09 - 10:28 AM]
ABC Ranks No. 2 on Tuesday in Total Viewers
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 17.
[11/18/09 - 10:20 AM]
ABC Family Hit Series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Make It Or Break It" to Return on Monday, January 4
Both series had originally been set to return on January 11.
[11/18/09 - 09:56 AM]
CBS Wins Tuesday in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 17.
[11/18/09 - 09:55 AM]
CBS Places First on Monday in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, November 16.
[11/18/09 - 09:50 AM]
Melrose Place Climbs to Best Women Demos in 6 Weeks
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 17.
[11/18/09 - 09:44 AM]
FOX Regular Programming Keeps Season Lead at an All-Time High
FOX spins the numbers for the week of November 9-15.
[11/18/09 - 09:40 AM]
ABC Wins the Week in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and All Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 9-15.
[11/18/09 - 09:25 AM]
World Premiere Performance of Nick Jonas & the Administration Added to the Lineup for "The Grammy(R) Nominations Concert Live! -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night(R)"
The one-hour special, hosted by LL Cool J, airs Wednesday, December 2 at 9:00/8:00c on CBS.
[11/18/09 - 09:09 AM]
Jason Lee Takes Starring Role in TNT Pilot Delta Blues
He'll play Dwight Hendricks, "a Memphis police officer who lives with his mother and moonlights as an Elvis impersonator."
[11/18/09 - 08:26 AM]
Fan Favorite Ted Raimi Returns to "Legend of the Seeker"
Raimi, who begins filming in New Zealand this week, will reprise his role as Sebastian.
[11/18/09 - 08:05 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Orders "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" from Avalon Television
The six-week series will launch Friday, January 8 at 11:00/10:00c.
[11/18/09 - 06:45 AM]
Season Four of Bio's Hit Original Series "I SurviveD..." Premieres Sunday, December 6 at 9 PM Et/8 PM Ct/10 PM Pt
11 new one-hour episodes will begin rolling out on said date.
[11/18/09 - 12:01 AM]
Grab Your Shopping List and Get Ready for "Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live"
FOX details the evening's menu and a shopping list for those wishing to participate.
[11/17/09 - 08:16 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Boldly Going Nowhere" (FOX)
[11/17/09 - 06:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 17
Updates include: Lorraine Bracco joins TNT's "Rizzoli"; Debmar-Mercury clears "Wendy Williams" through 2012; and Abigail Spencer joins NBC's "Rex" pilot.
[11/17/09 - 03:02 PM]
Revered Elephant Matriarch Saves Her Family from Drought and Famine in New Documentary Echo: Queen of the Elephants
The two-hour special premieres Thursday, December 3 at 8:00/7:00c on Animal Planet.
[11/17/09 - 02:38 PM]
TBS Prepares to Count Down the Year's Funniest Advertising in Sixth-Annual Funniest Commercials of the Year Special
Kevin Nealon once again hosts the annual special, airing Tuesday, December 15 at 10:00/9:00c.
[11/17/09 - 02:36 PM]
Cartoon Network and Kids Foot Locker Reward Shoppers This Holiday Season with Ben 10: Alien Swarm Crossover Promotion
The gift-with-purchase promotion is featured in-store and at kidsfootlocker.com starting November 18.






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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]
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
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[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
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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.