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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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[12/03/25 - 12:30 PM]
CBS Announces Second Season Orders for the Top Two New Broadcast Series - #1 "Boston Blue" and #2 "Sheriff Country"
The series average 8 million viewers and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, in Nielsen live plus 7-day multiplatform ratings.

[12/03/25 - 11:59 AM]
"9-1-1: Nashville" Season Premiere Catapults to Over 19 Million Total Viewers
Over 35 days, ABC's Thursday night drama premieres amassed impressive audiences based on competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings, with all three dramas landing in the Top 10 among Adults 18-49.

[12/03/25 - 11:27 AM]
Star-Studded Cast of Cooking Disasters Take on Culinary Boot Camp in "Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check"
This season, Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are on a mission to transform an all-star cast from cooking disasters to kitchen masters with an intense culinary boot camp like no other.

[12/03/25 - 11:25 AM]
Fresh Off Successful Theatrical Run, Great American Media Announces "Another Sweet Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, Streams Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, Beginning December 18
The sequel to "Home Sweet Christmas" also premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET).

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Hulu Renews "Chad Powers" for a Second Season
Glen Powell will return as the titular character.

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Broadcast Talent Announced for Inaugural Optum Golf Channel Games December 17 in Primetime on Golf Channel and USA Network
Current PGA Tour player Keith Mitchell will serve as an analyst for coverage of the Optum Golf Channel Games alongside longtime Golf Channel commentator Steve Sands, who will provide play-by-play commentary.

[12/03/25 - 10:31 AM]
Louis Carr Appointed President of BET
Carr assumes leadership of BET from Scott Mills, who earlier today announced his departure after 23 years at the company.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "A Thousand Blows" - Season 2 Trailer - Hulu
It's the dawn of a new era.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?" Debuts December 18
The film is an intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success.

[12/03/25 - 09:32 AM]
Get Ready to Hit the Casino with a New Untitled Vegas Television Series
The new series from the creators of "Billions" is executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese.

[12/03/25 - 09:00 AM]
The Unbelievable True Story of "Roofman" Premieres on Paramount+ December 9
Channing Tatum stars as the film's titular character, as well as a stellar cast including Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage.

[12/03/25 - 08:57 AM]
Record NFL Viewership Caps Thanksgiving Night on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo
Bengals-Ravens is the most-watched Thanksgiving night NFL game ever with an average of 28.4 million viewers.

[12/03/25 - 08:55 AM]
"NFL on CBS" Shatters Record for Most-Watched Regular-Season Game in NFL History with More Than 57 Million Viewers
Viewership peaked with 61.357 million viewers for the game's thrilling conclusion (7:45-8:00 PM ET).

[12/03/25 - 08:49 AM]
FOX Sports Feasts on Thanksgiving Day with 47.7 Million Viewers for Packers-Lions
Viewership peaked with 57,957,000 viewers from 4:00-4:15 PM ET.

[12/03/25 - 08:47 AM]
Most-Watched NBA on ESPN Thanksgiving Eve in Six Years
The inaugural tripleheader averaged 2,099,000 viewers, up 54 percent from last year's Thanksgiving Eve doubleheader, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.