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[01/26/11 - 10:40 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 26
Updates include: NBC greenlights four comedy pilots; Syfy finds its latest William Adama; and Tom Verica to topline TBS's "Hound Dogs."

[01/26/11 - 04:18 PM]
Will Ferrell to Guest-Star Over Arc of Episodes on NBC's "The Office"
He'll play "a branch manager who arrives from the home office and proves to be just as inappropriate as Michael (Steve Carell)."

[01/26/11 - 03:34 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Game," "Teen Mom" Share Demo Crown
The BET comedy however is still the most-watched cable program overall last night.

[01/26/11 - 02:17 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Showtime
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:14 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Oxygen
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:11 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: MTV
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:08 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Lifetime
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 02:05 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: History
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/26/11 - 01:52 PM]
Showtime to Run "Episodes" Marathon
The first three installments of the series will rebroadcast Friday, January 28 starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/11 - 01:37 PM]
Bravo Media Elevates Jenn Levy to Vice President of Development and Production
Levy serves as executive producer on the upcoming "Platinum Hit" as well as returning series "Million Dollar Listing."

[01/26/11 - 01:25 PM]
Bravo's Beloved Blondes Return With "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Premiere on Sunday, March 6 at 10pm ET/PT
Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino will welcome new cast member, Peggy Tanous.

[01/26/11 - 01:15 PM]
MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Delivers A Season High With 4 Million Total Viewers
MTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 25.

[01/26/11 - 12:52 PM]
First-Run Dating Reality Strip "Excused" Now Sold in 46 of the Top 50 Markets
CBS Television Distribution has cleared the new first-run syndicated strip to stations covering 80% of the country.

[01/26/11 - 12:48 PM]
"The NFL on CBS" AFC Playoffs Coverage Scores Highest Viewer Average in 23 Years
CBS spins its NFL postseason numbers for the season to date.

[01/26/11 - 12:22 PM]
CBS Renews "The Talk" for the 2011-2012 Season
"After only a few months on the air, 'The Talk' has delivered creative and ratings growth and established a strong profile in daytime," said Nina Tassler.

[01/26/11 - 12:20 PM]
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Appear on "60 Minutes" Sunday, January 30
The controversial figure has given a lengthy interview to Steve Kroft.

[01/26/11 - 11:52 AM]
New Pairing of "One Tree Hill" and "Hellcats" Delivers The CW's Most Watched Tuesday of the Season
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 25.

[01/26/11 - 11:23 AM]
BET and CENTRIC Celebrate Black History Month With a Lineup of Exciting Programming Showcasing the Depth and Diversity of the African-American Experience
Said offerings include new episodes of BET's hit comedies "The Game" and "Let's Stay Together."

[01/26/11 - 11:16 AM]
Music Mogul Sean Combs Hits the Beach to Make a Special Guest Appearance on "Hawaii Five-0"
He'll play NYPD Detective Reggie Williams, "who hunts the streets of Honolulu for the men responsible for a crime against his family."

[01/26/11 - 10:54 AM]
"Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" Connects With 2.8 Million Viewers Its Premiere Weekend
Starz spins the numbers for the weekend of January 21-23.

[01/26/11 - 10:22 AM]
truTV to Create Special Fan-Only Bonus Episode of "Operation Repo" If Fans Reach Half a Million "Likes" for the Show's Facebook Fan Page
The series returns for its eighth season tonight at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/26/11 - 10:17 AM]
Sophomore Season of Disney Channel's Hit Comedy "Good Luck Charlie" to Premiere Sunday, February 20
Plus: in March, the cast will begin production on the untitled holiday-themed Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series.

[01/26/11 - 09:58 AM]
Sundance Channel to Premiere "Love/Lust" Original Series Exploring the Ideas and Trends That Changed Our Lives, on Tuesday, February 8 at 10:00PM ET/PT
The first of four episodes rolls out Tuesday, February 8 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[01/26/11 - 09:53 AM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Announces New Season Eight Audition Information
Auditions will no longer be held in Charlotte as previously announced and the date for the Los Angeles auditions has changed.

[01/26/11 - 09:05 AM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Serves Up a New Home for a Volleyball Coach and Three Young Sisters in Clay County, Florida
ABC details another upcoming installment of its Sunday franchise.

[01/26/11 - 09:01 AM]
CBS Moves the Premiere of New Comedy, "Mad Love," Up to Valentine's Day, Monday, Feb. 14
"It's a marketing-driven move that makes scheduling sense," the network's Kelly Kahl.

[01/26/11 - 09:01 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Biggest Loser," State of the Union Power NBC
The Peacock's news coverage tops ABC, CBS and FOX on the night.

[01/26/11 - 08:27 AM]
Logo's Third Season Premieres of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race" Rev Up Ratings on Monday Night
Logo spins the numbers for Monday, January 24.

[01/26/11 - 08:17 AM]
Comedy Central March 2011 Programming Highlights
Said offerings include "The Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump," airing Sunday, March 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/11 - 07:08 AM]
Artists Scheduled to Appear and Be Honored at "Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country," A New Concert Special to Be Broadcast on CBS
The special. featuring Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride Jennifer Nettles, Reba and Carrie Underwood, will be taped at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 4.

[01/26/11 - 06:57 AM]
Bio Channel Premieres Season 3 of the Critically Acclaimed Talk Series "Shatner's Raw Nerve" Hosted by William Shatner
Carol Burnett and Marilu Henner open the new season, due Monday, January 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/26/11 - 05:01 AM]
Legendary Vocalist Whitney Houston Joins Friend Kim Burrell for an Awe-Inspiring Performance of "I Look To You" at the 2011 BET "Celebration of Gospel," Premiering Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 P.M.
Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, El DeBarge and VaShawn Mitchell are also slated to perform.

[01/25/11 - 11:01 PM]
Exclusive Interview: "Southland" Co-Star Kevin Alejandro
The actor talks about the shocking finale to this week's episode. (SPOILERS!)

[01/25/11 - 10:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 25
Updates include: ABC orders two period dramas to pilot; FOX greenlights a pair of single-camera comedies; and Stephen Gaghan's "S.I.L.A." is a go at NBC.

[01/25/11 - 03:45 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Rises to the Top
History's reality series overshadows scripted originals on Syfy, MTV as well as USA's mainstay "WWE Raw."

[01/25/11 - 03:22 PM]
Syfy's Hot New Drama "Being Human" Skins the Competition Taking an Ever Bigger Bite Out of Monday Nights
Syfy spins the numbers for Monday, January 24.

[01/25/11 - 02:46 PM]
Bravo's "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" Delivers Series High in Key Demo and Season High Among Total Viewers
Bravo spins the numbers for Monday, January 24.

[01/25/11 - 02:46 PM]
It's Ratings Hog Heaven for Discovery Channel
Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, January 23 and Monday, January 24.

[01/25/11 - 02:16 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: HBO
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:13 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: FX
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:10 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: E!
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:07 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Discovery
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 02:04 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Comedy Central
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/25/11 - 01:49 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Atlanta" Holds Off "Kourtney & Kim"
Bravo's "Housewives" franchise retains the 18-49 crown, while Disney's originals are the most-watched.

[01/25/11 - 11:58 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces "Home Takeover with Simon & Tomas"
The six-episode series will premiere Monday, March 28 on the cable channel.

[01/25/11 - 11:38 AM]
"48 Hours Mystery" #1 on Saturday in Households and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, January 22.

[01/25/11 - 11:37 AM]
CBS Notches the Best Weekly Ratings of Any Network in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 This Season
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 17-23.

[01/25/11 - 11:20 AM]
"Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown," Along With the Classic "A Charlie Brown Valentine," to Air Friday, February 11 on ABC
The specials will replace the previously announced episode of "Supernanny" that night.

[01/25/11 - 11:19 AM]
ABC's "Wipeout" Is Casting for Season Four
New open calls are set for Orange County and Los Angeles next month.

[01/25/11 - 11:09 AM]
Disney Channel is TV's No. 1 Network in Total Day Among Tweens 9-14 for the 8th Consecutive Week
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of January 17-23.







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[03/18/26 - 01:13 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Launches New Short-Form Digital Original Series, "The Rundown"
Guests will stop by Studio 8H to select a favorite segment from the show's history to add to the iconic Rundown board, building an all-star episode along the way.

[03/18/26 - 01:03 PM]
All New Series "Conspiracies & Coverups" Premieres April 1 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Former CIA covert intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante exposes the truth behind some of the most sensational, "ripped from the headlines" conspiracy theories in the all-new series.

[03/18/26 - 12:32 PM]
The Ultimate Test of Survival: "Lord of the Flies" Debuts May 4 on Netflix
Innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys becomes desert island castaways in the first television adaptation of William Golding's landmark dystopian classic.

[03/18/26 - 12:31 PM]
Darren Star & David Schulner Uncork New Napa Valley Rom-Com Series for Netflix
"Uncorked" delves into the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy and that elusive 100 point wine.

[03/18/26 - 11:59 AM]
ID's Titans of True Crime Return with New Seasons of "Homicide Hunter: American Detective with Joe Kenda" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn"
The series will premiere back-to-back beginning Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/26 - 11:48 AM]
FOX Advertising Announces a Season-Long Major Brand Partnership with Toyota and the Reimagined FOX Primetime Series "Baywatch"
The series will showcase the Toyota Tacoma as the official Baywatch lifeguard vehicle which will be fully customized to authentically reflect the LA County lifeguard vehicles.

[03/18/26 - 11:31 AM]
Jinkies! Netflix Casts Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins in the Live-Action "Scooby-Doo" Series
The series will uncover how this mystery-solving crew, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
TBS Orders New Season Pick-Up of "Impractical Jokers," Cable's #1 Original Series of the Year, Amid Record-Breaking Ratings
The final two episodes of season 12 air Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 following NCAA coverage on TBS.

[03/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 - Only on Netflix April 15
This season, the stakes are higher than ever as players face trickier agendas, grueling challenges and navigate the ever-changing game of deception.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock Reveals July 16 Premiere Date & Releases First Look Images for "The Five Star Weekend"
The series stars Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloƫ Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant.

[03/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Nemesis" - Official First Look, Teaser Art & Date Announcement
The series, due on May 14, is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).

[03/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
Rewatch "Ready or Not" on Hulu Before the Highly Anticipated Sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" Hits Theaters This Friday
Audiences can revisit the film that started it all and get a special look for what's to come.

[03/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sheng Wang: Purple" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this special, Sheng delves into what it means to be a grown-up and explores ordinary life moments: sharing prized berries with your friends' kids, cooking with shallots, braving the ghosts in your house, finding joy in nature and much more.

[03/18/26 - 09:28 AM]
Vice Studios Secures Worldwide Adaptation Rights for Iconic Video Game IP "Payday" Partnering with Starbreeze Entertainment to Expand the Video Game Franchise Into Film and Television
Over 15 years of continuous development have made the "Payday" name synonymous with heisting, serving a massive community of more than 50 million players.

[03/18/26 - 09:07 AM]
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Welcomes Allison Janney, Jon Batiste, Hoda Kotb and Michael Barbaro in New Season
The new episodes premiere Saturday, April 11th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network and stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.