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[05/08/10 - 09:04 AM]
ABC's What Would You Do? Opens as Friday's #1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 7.

[05/07/10 - 03:36 PM]
Exclusive: Discovery Books "Anniversary Week" for June 13-19
Also due in June are three new series, "Ultimate Car Build Off," "Heartland Thunder" and "Stranded."

[05/07/10 - 03:08 PM]
Holy Catfight! Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Scores Highest Rated Non-Reunion Episode Ever
Bravo spins the numbers for Thursday, May 6.

[05/07/10 - 02:49 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 7
Updates include: Shawn Ryan departs FOX's "Lie to Me"; Evan Katz to run NBC's "The Event"; and Emmanuelle Vaugier to recur on USA's "Covert Affairs."

[05/07/10 - 02:31 PM]
The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" Rises to Its Best Ratings in Over 3 Months
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, May 6.

[05/07/10 - 02:01 PM]
G4 Gives Science a Social Life with the All-New Half-Hour Series "It's Effin' Science"
The "Attack of The Show" spin-off premieres Tuesday, June 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/07/10 - 01:05 PM]
USA Network's Longest Running Original Series On-Air "Psych" Premieres on Wednesday, July 21 at 10/9c
Guest stars this season will include John Michael Higgins and Jean Smart.

[05/07/10 - 11:29 AM]
IFC's Summer Comedy Line-Up: Kids in the Hall, Whitest Kids U' Know and the It Crowd
"The Whitest Kids U' Know" returns June 11 while "The IT Crowd" and "The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town" are set for August.

[05/07/10 - 10:42 AM]
Two Years After the Peabody Award-Winning Medical Documentary Series "Hopkins," ABC News Debuts "Boston Med"
The eight-part series premieres Thursday, June 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/07/10 - 10:41 AM]
The Cast of "Lost" Joins Jimmy Kimmel for the First and Only Collective Interview, Plus Exclusive Alternate Endings
Over a dozen cast members - past and present - will appear on the special, following the show's series finale on Sunday, May 23.

[05/07/10 - 10:28 AM]
NBC Picks Up Three New Series for 2010-11 Season with 'The Event,' 'Outsourced' and 'Love Bites'
"Each of these three series reflects a unique point of view and distinct style of quality that fits perfectly with NBC's dedication to rebuilding the schedule," said Angela Bromstad.

[05/07/10 - 09:39 AM]
Survivor: Heroes VS. Villains Is Thursday's Number One Program in Both Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the Fourth Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, May 6.

[05/07/10 - 08:47 AM]
ABC Posts Its Most-Watched Thursday in 6 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 6.

[05/06/10 - 03:43 PM]
Mythbusters Finishes Strong with Men on Wednesday
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 5.

[05/06/10 - 02:08 PM]
Exclusive: "Supernatural" Repeats Get Friday Slot
The series will follow "Smallville" at 9:00/8:00c beginning May 28.

[05/06/10 - 01:30 PM]
'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' Score April 26-30 Late-Night Wins
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 26-30.

[05/06/10 - 01:17 PM]
Moonlight to Shine on the Cw
Repeats of the short-lived CBS drama will follow "The Vampire Diaries" encores on Thursday nights beginning June 3.

[05/06/10 - 12:07 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 6
Updates include: Elizabeth Perkins departs Showtime's "Weeds"; James Gandolfini eyes HBO return; and Walton Goggins is named series regular on FX's "Justified."

[05/06/10 - 12:05 PM]
Disturbing Questions About Largest U.S. Pet Retailer Are Raised as Animal Planet Investigates: Petland
The one-hour special bows Monday, May 17 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/06/10 - 12:04 PM]
After Record-Breaking Ratings, the Style Network Greenlights Second Season of Popular Docu-Soap "Jerseylicious"
A 10-episode second season will debut this fall.

[05/06/10 - 11:42 AM]
Never Trust a Pretty Girl with an Ugly Secret, in the New ABC Family Original Series "Pretty Little Liars"
The series, based on the bestselling Harper Teen novels, launches Tuesday, June 8 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/06/10 - 11:05 AM]
VH1 Classic Is Honoring the Best in Rock and Heavy Metal with the Second Annual 'Revolver Golden Gods Awards'
The special, featuring performances by Slash, Lemmy Kilmister and Dave Grohl, premieres Saturday, May 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/06/10 - 10:20 AM]
ABC's "Kimmel" Attracts Its Largest Audience Since February
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 26-30.

[05/06/10 - 10:08 AM]
Sixteen New Aspiring Restaurateurs Brave the Heat of "Hell's Kitchen"
The show's seventh season bows Tuesday, June 1 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/06/10 - 09:52 AM]
Production to Begin May 10 on TV Land's First Original Sitcom "Hot in Cleveland"
The series, starring Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White, premieres Wednesday, June 16.

[05/06/10 - 08:45 AM]
The Middle Wins/Modern Is Wednesday's #1 Scripted Show
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 5.

[05/06/10 - 08:03 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Announces 2010-2011 Development Slate
Said offerings include projects from Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz, Nick Swardson, Denis Leary, Norm Macdonald, JB Smoove, Jon Benjamin, Patrice Oneal and Nick Kroll.

[05/06/10 - 07:30 AM]
TLC's Hit Series "Toddlers and Tiaras" Returns to the Stage
As previously reported, the show's third season kicks off Wednesday, June 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/06/10 - 12:08 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Good Guys, The" (FOX)

[05/05/10 - 07:00 PM]
Live at the Paley Center for Media: ABC's "The Middle"

[05/05/10 - 03:13 PM]
Deadliest Catch Maintains Number One Ratings Streak
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 4.

[05/05/10 - 02:37 PM]
Summer Belongs to USA Network as "Covert Affairs" and "White Collar" Heat Up Tuesday Nights Starting July 13
"White Collar" will air at 9:00/8:00c followed by "Covert Affairs" at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/05/10 - 02:31 PM]
Oxygen's Dating Competition Series "Love Games" Delivers Network's Highest Rated Freshman Season Among W18-34 and A18-34
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 4.

[05/05/10 - 11:37 AM]
Kevin, Joe and Nick Set Out for a Summer of Fun in the City of Angels with the Season Premiere of "Jonas L.A.," Sunday, June 20 on Disney Channel
For its first season, "JONAS" was TV's #1 program among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

[05/05/10 - 11:28 AM]
DR. Drew's Newest Patient "Warren the Ape" Brings Debaucherous Hilarity to MTV
The 12-episode reality series parody premieres Monday, June 14 at 10:30/9:30c.

[05/05/10 - 11:27 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 5
Updates include: Oprah Winfrey books a third mini-series at HBO; three are "The Walking Dead" for AMC; and Debra Winger closes her deal for HBO's "In Treatment."

[05/05/10 - 11:05 AM]
Being Human Is Back in July
The series returns Saturday, July 24 on BBC America, directly following the "Doctor Who" season finale.

[05/05/10 - 10:45 AM]
Airtime Changes for Scoundrels and the Gates
Both series will still premiere Sunday, June 20 on ABC, but "Scoundrels" will now air at 9:00/8:00c and "The Gates" at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/05/10 - 10:37 AM]
Hallmark Channel Presents 'Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood,' World Premiere Original Special, July 3
Parton's guests will include Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus and Kenny Rogers.

[05/05/10 - 09:53 AM]
TLC Picks Up Second Season of Hoarding: Buried Alive
The first season, which ends this Sunday, is averaging over 1.5 million viewers.

[05/05/10 - 09:51 AM]
Last American Cowboy Brings the Majesty and the Challenge of the West to Animal Planet
As previously reported, the newcomer premieres Monday, June 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/05/10 - 09:07 AM]
ABC's Lost and V Grow with Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 4.

[05/05/10 - 08:04 AM]
Bio Channel Records Two Most-Watched Back-To-Back Quarters in Network History
Among its upcoming launches: "Shatner's Aftermath," "I Survived... Beyond and Back" and "My Ghost Story."

[05/05/10 - 08:03 AM]
A&E Network Drives 'Real LifE. DramA.' Brand with Industry-Leading Original Programming Slate
A dozen series are due back in 2010-11, including "Paranormal State," "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and "Intervention."

[05/05/10 - 07:55 AM]
The Fourth Annual 'Comedy Central Park' Live from Summerstage Announces 'The Daily Show & Friends' Hosted by Lewis Black Taking Place Rain Or Shine on Wednesday, July 21
"COMEDY CENTRAL Park" is a night of free stand-up comedy Live from SummerStage in New York City's Central Park.

[05/05/10 - 07:50 AM]
Video: TNT Unveils Summer Line-Up
Watch trailers for all of the cable channel's upcoming originals.

[05/05/10 - 07:25 AM]
Nicktoons Launches U.S. Series Premiere of Highly-Anticipated Anime Series Dragon Ball Z Kai Monday, May 24 at 8:00 Pm
The 99-episode series will continue to roll out Monday through Thursday at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/05/10 - 07:07 AM]
Emmy Award-Winner Alec Baldwin and Legendary Musical Guest Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Highlight Snl Season Finale May 15
Baldwin returns for his fifteenth time and will tie Steve Martin for the show record for most host appearances.

[05/05/10 - 05:01 AM]
The Witty and Glittery 'Beautiful People' Returns to Logo This June
The second season premieres Saturday, June 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/05/10 - 12:10 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Rookie Blue" (ABC)







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[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 - 09:45 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.