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[09/15/11 - 10:56 PM]
Interview: "Glee" Co-Creator Ryan Murphy
The executive producer teases the show's third season, due next Tuesday at 8:00/7:00c on FOX.

[09/15/11 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 15
Updates include: "Lying Game" in, "Chloe King" out at ABC Family; FOX gives "Bones" four extra episodes; and Mark Gordon to bring a small screen take on "Source Code" to CBS.

[09/15/11 - 03:43 PM]
Paul Telegdy Named to Newly Created Position of President, Unscripted and Late Night Programming, NBC
Telegdy is the chief program executive who ushered in NBC's recent hit series "The Voice," as well as reinvigorated "America's Got Talent" and "Sing-Off," to name a few.

[09/15/11 - 03:19 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Storage Wars" Continues Its Reign
The A&E original is last night's top draw in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[09/15/11 - 03:12 PM]
Syfy's New Hit Series "Paranormal Witness" Spooks 1.63 Million Total Viewers, Up 29% Versus Last Week's Premiere
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 14.

[09/15/11 - 02:56 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Sons of Guns" Shoots to Ratings Success for Its Season Finale
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 14.

[09/15/11 - 02:36 PM]
USA Network Renews Three of Summer's Biggest Hits "Covert Affairs," "Royal Pains" and "Necessary Roughness"
The trio join previous pickups "White Collar," "Suits," "In Plain Sight" and "Burn Notice."

[09/15/11 - 02:36 PM]
"Jeopardy!," The Nation's #1 Quiz Show, Premieres 28th Season September 19
The series has took home 29 Daytime Emmy Awards, including this year's award for Outstanding Game Show.

[09/15/11 - 02:35 PM]
Michael J. Fox Returns to "The Good Wife" Reprising His Emmy-Nominated Role
Fox will return for multiple episodes this season as Louis Canning, a shrewd litigator.

[09/15/11 - 01:39 PM]
MTV Invades the Sunny Beaches of San Diego When "The Real World" Premieres With a New Season on Wednesday, September 28 at 10PM ET/PT
Watch the trailer and meet the cast of the show's 26th edition.

[09/15/11 - 01:00 PM]
Video: JESS3 X ESPN - TV Ratings 101
Watch ESPN's amusing video which demystifies TV ratings in a format reminiscent to "School House Rock" and "Sesame Street."

[09/15/11 - 12:46 PM]
"48 Hours Mystery" to Broadcast First Television Interviews With Members of the West Memphis 3 Since They Were Freed
Said installment airs this Saturday, September 17 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/15/11 - 12:36 PM]
USA Wins Most-Watched Summer Ever for a Cable Network
USA spins the numbers for the summer to date.

[09/15/11 - 11:39 AM]
FX Orders Animated Comedy Series "Unsupervised"
Justin Long, Kristen Bell, Romany Malco, Fred Armisen, Kaitlin Olson and Alexa Vega are among the voice ensemble.

[09/15/11 - 11:30 AM]
MTV Airs Special 90-Minute "Teen Mom" Finale on Tuesday, September 20 at 10PM ET/PT
Upcoming specials include "Teen Dads" on September 18 plus the two-part "Check-Up with Dr. Drew" on September 27 and October 4.

[09/15/11 - 11:20 AM]
Emmy Award-Winner Greg Nicotero Named Co-Executive Producer on AMC's "The Walking Dead"
Nicotero directs a series of webisodes this season, premiering on AMCTV.com October 3, and is also set to direct an episode.

[09/15/11 - 11:14 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Generate #1 Finishes for the Late-Night Week of Sept. 5-9, As Jay Achieves a Nine-Week High and Jimmy Hits an 11-Week High
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 5-9.

[09/15/11 - 10:51 AM]
Bravo's Funny Lady Kathy Griffin Shines in "Kathy Griffin: Pants Off" Premiering Tuesday, September 20 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: look for a special "The Millionaire Matchmaker" on Sunday, September 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/15/11 - 10:27 AM]
Catch the Final Bonus Episode in This Season of "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" on Monday, September 19 at 9:30 P.M. ET/PT
Said broadcast will lead into a new episode of "Ridiculousness" at 10:00/9:00c featuring Travis Pastrana.

[09/15/11 - 10:15 AM]
Oxygen Media Designs Second Season for "Jersey Couture"
The series returns in an all-new format with half-hour episodes following Diane & Company shoppers as they select a unique signature dress for a special event.

[09/15/11 - 10:01 AM]
Style Network Picks Up #1 New Docu-Series "Tia & Tamera" for Second Season
Production on the second season is slated to begin later this year.

[09/15/11 - 09:38 AM]
Reality Start and Finish Lead CBS to Solid Wednesday
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 13.

[09/15/11 - 09:36 AM]
"Nightline" Grows Week-to-Week and Year-to-Year in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 5-9.

[09/15/11 - 09:04 AM]
VH1 Classic Presents the World Premiere of "Nirvana: Live At The Paramount" Friday, September 23 at 11 PM ET/PT
The 60-minute, hometown concert will also be simulcast on VH1 and Palladia, MTV Networks' high-definition music channel.

[09/15/11 - 08:34 AM]
TLC Brings Back Fan Favorites for Fall
Said lineup includes the return of "Cake Boss" on Monday, September 26 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/15/11 - 08:31 AM]
Daniel Invades the Campus of Arizona State University When Hit Series "Tosh.0" Returns With New Episodes on Tuesday, September 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
The series will be filming on the campus of Arizona State University with one of the segments to feature Daniel cramming four years of college into one week.

[09/15/11 - 08:22 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Big Start for NBC's "Up All Night"
The newcomer tops the charts among adults 18-49 last night.

[09/15/11 - 08:05 AM]
Through a Detective's Eyes, Investigation Discovery Explores the Cases That Still Haunt Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda
As previously announced, the six-part series premieres Tuesday, October 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/15/11 - 07:22 AM]
TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" Returns With All-New Episodes - Season 7 Premieres Friday, October 7 at 9pm ET/PT
Also on tap: the one-hour special "Say Yes to the Dress: The Big Day" on Friday, October 14 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/15/11 - 07:04 AM]
The 2011 NCLR ALMA Awards(R), Featuring Today's Hottest Stars, Airs Friday, September 16 at 8 PM ET on NBC
Eva Longoria and George Lopez co-host the event, featuring performances by Gloria Estefan, Pitbull and the Zumba Dancers and Demi Lovato.

[09/15/11 - 12:19 AM]
The Futon's Ratings Survival Guide: "The Secret Circle" (The CW)
Find out the numbers the newcomer will likely need to get a second season.

[09/15/11 - 12:09 AM]
Interview: "The Secret Circle" Co-Star Gale Harold
The CW's latest drama franchise bows tonight at 9:00/8:00c following "The Vampire Diaries."

[09/14/11 - 10:57 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 14
Updates include: Ethan Hawke, Vince D'Onofrio to star in NBC pilot; FOX eyes drama based on DC Comics hero "The Spectre"; and Martin Lawrence inks talent deal with CBS.

[09/14/11 - 06:05 PM]
Nigel Lythgoe Announces New Production Company First Slate of Development Deals Already in Place
Said company is behind "CMT's Next Superstar," which returns for its second season in June.

[09/14/11 - 04:07 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons of Anarchy" Holds Onto Top Spot
The FX drama however is down nearly 25% from last week's season premiere in total viewers.

[09/14/11 - 11:30 AM]
"THS: Bethenny Frankel" Premieres September 21 at 10:00 PM ET/PT Only on E!
Her husband Jason Hoppy and former "Real Housewives of New York City" castmate Sonja Morgan are among the featured interviews.

[09/14/11 - 11:30 AM]
Will.i.am and Jennifer Hudson Join Roster of Mentors on The Hub TV Network's New Music Reality Series "Majors & Minors"
The new original reality music series premieres Friday, September 23 at 8:00/7:00c on the network.

[09/14/11 - 11:16 AM]
The Revolution Will be Televised! Comedy Central's(R) Newest Stand-Up Series "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution" Premieres Thursday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
The six-episode series features stand-up sets from Iglesias and his funniest comedian friends plus music from three-time Grammy(R) award-winners Ozomatli, the house band.

[09/14/11 - 10:53 AM]
"Ringer" Debut Gives The CW Largest Audience in the Time Period in Over Three Years
The CW spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 13.

[09/14/11 - 10:33 AM]
Showtime Presents "Living for 32": An Eye-Opening Look at the Gun Control Debate
The film - airing this Friday, September 16 at 8:00/7:00c - profiles Colin Goddard, a survivor of the April 2007 Virginia Tech shooting.

[09/14/11 - 10:19 AM]
FOX Goes Green for Red Carpet Arrivals of The "63rd Primetime Emmy(R) Awards"
This year's red carpet is made from 25,000 square feet of locally-sourced recycled carpet, produced in the only LEED-certified carpet facility in the world.

[09/14/11 - 10:18 AM]
Disney Channel Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Among the highlights: "This Is Me," a new interstitial series featuring real-life kids talking about what makes them and their families unique.

[09/14/11 - 10:09 AM]
Spike TV Picks Up a Second Season of "Bar Rescue" After Posting Series High Ratings This Past Sunday Night
Production will begin this winter from venues all around the country and the new episodes will air in the summer of 2012.

[09/14/11 - 09:30 AM]
"Big Brother" Renewed for Summer 2012
The summer reality hit is wrapping up its most successful season since 2004.

[09/14/11 - 09:05 AM]
G4 Premieres New Marvel Original Anime Series "X-Men" Featuring Actor Scott Porter as the Voice of Cyclops on Friday, October 21 at 11 PM ET/PT
The fourth anime series as part of G4 and Marvel's exclusive partnership, "Blade," will premiere this winter.

[09/14/11 - 09:01 AM]
PBS Announces Hosts for Nine-Part PBS Arts Fall Festival, Kicking Off October 14
Rainn Wilson, Taylor Hackford, Andy Garcia, Rosanne Cash, Linda Ronstadt and Paula Zahn are among the celebrity hosts who will introduce the programs.

[09/14/11 - 08:54 AM]
"ABC News Special - Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words" is a Big Draw on Tuesday
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 13.

[09/14/11 - 08:46 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Ringer" Opens Solid for The CW
The Sarah Michelle Gellar-led drama posts network's best numbers in its time period in over two years.

[09/14/11 - 08:11 AM]
Oxygen's So-New Reality Series "Bachelorette Party: Las Vegas" Premieres on Monday, October 17 at 10pm ET/PT
Additionally, Oxygen has secured a Universal Studios Home Entertainment partnership surrounding the Blu-ray(TM) and DVD release of the hit film "Bridesmaids."

[09/14/11 - 07:37 AM]
TheSimpsons.com Gets a D'Oh-Licious New Look
The new website will feature "booths" modeled after Springfield's most famous landmarks.







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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]
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[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
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[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]
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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]
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.