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[11/20/12 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 20
Updates include: Hugh Laurie in talks to star in NBC's "Crossbones"; cast changes due on FOX's "The Mindy Project"; and "How I Met Your Mother" to air one-hour holiday special.

[11/20/12 - 04:58 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Monday Night Football" Continues Reign for ESPN
Plus: numbers for OWN's "Married to the Army," HBO's "Witness" and Nickelodeon's "TeenNick Halo Awards."

[11/20/12 - 02:44 PM]
ESPN and "Monday Night Football" Win the Night Among All Key Male and Adult Demos
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, November 19.

[11/20/12 - 02:35 PM]
From Slaybells to Gingerdead Men, Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Investigation Discovery's "Nightmare Christmas" Special
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, December 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[11/20/12 - 01:28 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: AMC's "Walking Dead" Remains Untouchable
Plus: numbers for OWN's "Oprah's Favorite Things," Food Network's "All-Star Family Cook-Off" and Lifetime's "Holiday Spin."

[11/20/12 - 01:23 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: College Football, "Matchmaker Santa" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for TBS's "Wedding Band," Lifetime's "Holiday High School Reunion" and FX's "UFC 154 Preliminaries."

[11/20/12 - 12:05 PM]
Sweet! "90210" Celebrates Its 100th Episode
The anniversary installment - airing Monday, December 3 - features guest appearances by Denise Richards and Carmen Electra.

[11/20/12 - 11:56 AM]
"Curiosity" Traces How Humans Became the Most Successful Species on the Planet
"Mankind Rising" airs this Sunday, November 25 at 9:00/8:00c on Discovery.

[11/20/12 - 11:53 AM]
ABC Posts Saturday Night's Most-Viewed Program & Week's Two Most-Viewed College Football Games
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, November 17.

[11/20/12 - 11:39 AM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Remains a Holiday Tradition for Viewers with Third Straight Week at the Top
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, November 17.

[11/20/12 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Wins Its First November Sweep in Nine Years
NBC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period to date.

[11/20/12 - 11:28 AM]
ABC Ranks No. 1 for the November Sweep in the Non-Sports Adult 18-49 Averages
ABC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period to date.

[11/20/12 - 11:19 AM]
"Showdown Saturday" Will Include 16 of the Teams in the BCS Standings Across ESPN Networks
The networks of ESPN detail their schedules for the coming weekend.

[11/20/12 - 11:16 AM]
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "CSI: NY" Combine Forces in a Special Two-Part Crossover Airing in February 2013
Said event is set for Wednesday, February 6 and Friday, February 8.

[11/20/12 - 11:14 AM]
TLC Premieres the New Docu-Series "Sin City Rules" on Sunday, December 9 at 10/9c
The eight-episode series explores the lives of five high-powered women in Las Vegas.

[11/20/12 - 11:12 AM]
ABC News and People Magazine Present "The Year with Katie Couric"
The 90-minute special edition of "20/20" airs Wednesday, December 19 at 9:30/8:30c.

[11/20/12 - 10:52 AM]
Adult Swim Once Again Topped the Charts Last Week as Basic Cable's #1 Network in Total Day Among Adults 18-24, Adults 18-34 and Adults 18-49
Turner spins the numbers for the week of November 12-18.

[11/20/12 - 10:32 AM]
ABC Ranks No. 1 for the Season in the C3 Non-Sports Adult 18-49 Numbers
ABC spins the numbers for the week of November 12-18.

[11/20/12 - 10:30 AM]
Short-Form Series "Capture Your Story with Me Ra Koh" and "DADS" Join Disney Junior Night Light in December
Also premiering in December are new installments of "That's Fresh" and "DJ Tales."

[11/20/12 - 10:05 AM]
Disney Channel Crowned TV's #1 Network in Total Day for Record 75 Consecutive Weeks in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of November 12-18.

[11/20/12 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Stars Join Fox Audience Strategy to Celebrate Creative Arts Education
The PSA was developed in connection with the NAHYP awards, which were announced in a special ceremony at the White House today.

[11/20/12 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Sweeps Week in Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 (Tie)
CBS spins the numbers for the week of November 12-18.

[11/20/12 - 09:56 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Hits Multi-Month Highs in Households, Viewers and Key Women
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of November 5-9.

[11/20/12 - 09:46 AM]
Brian Dennehy Guest Stars in "The Big C: hereafter" on Showtime(R)
He'll appear in one installment as Cathy's (Laura Linney) and Sean's (John Benjamin Hickey) father.

[11/20/12 - 09:43 AM]
In a Network First, USA Offers Entire "Suits" Series on Demand and Online
The 22 episodes aired to date will be available on most carriers.

[11/20/12 - 09:31 AM]
Notre Dame Football on NBC Scores Most-Watched Season Since 2005
NBC spins the numbers for its Notre Dame coverage to date.

[11/20/12 - 09:07 AM]
"Katie" is Up Week to Week in Viewers and Equals its Best Ever Women 18-34 Rating
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of November 5-9.

[11/20/12 - 09:05 AM]
Starz Cancels "Boss" After Two Seasons
Lionsgate Television however is in talks with the pay channel for a two-hour movie to wrap up the series.

[11/20/12 - 08:51 AM]
ABC's "Dancing" and "Castle" Post Gains on Monday
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, November 19.

[11/20/12 - 08:44 AM]
NBC Finishes #1 or Tied for #1 During Seven of the Season's First Eight Weeks for the First Time in 10 Years
NBC spins the numbers for the week of November 12-18.

[11/20/12 - 08:42 AM]
"The Voice" Delivers the #1 Rating of the Night in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, November 19.

[11/20/12 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Top Demos for 10th Straight Week
The Peacock holds onto the crown despite a season low from the reality competition.

[11/20/12 - 08:01 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Greenlights "L.A. Frock Stars" Featuring Vintage Clothing Guru Doris Raymond
The six-episode unscripted series, a first for Smithsonian Channel, is set to premiere Thursday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/20/12 - 08:00 AM]
EPIX Kicks Off 2013 with the Premiere of "The Hunger Games"
It is currently the 3rd largest U.S. film of the year and ranked 13th among the all time highest grossing films.

[11/20/12 - 07:26 AM]
Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri Return to Coach Eight Celebrity Contestants in New Season of "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off"
Said participants include Chilli, Gilbert Gottfried, Cornelia Guest, Dean McDermott, Kathy Najimy, Hines Ward, Carnie Wilson and Johnny Weir.

[11/20/12 - 06:45 AM]
Destination America Poll Reveals Holiday Dream Guests and Gender Differences
The study, conducted by Nielsen, delves into the behaviors of people during Thanksgiving.

[11/19/12 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 19
Updates include: Kenan Thompson lands comedy at NBC; Ayelet Waldman to go "Loco" at CBS; and Anna Chlumsky, Raul Esparza to visit NBC's "Hannibal."

[11/19/12 - 07:17 PM]
Paula Abdul Returns to the Ballroom for an Exclusive Performance on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" on November 20
The dance number will be to her new single, "Dream Medley," a medley of four of her No. 1 hits.

[11/19/12 - 05:54 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "Gold Rush" Tops Night for Fourth Consecutive Week
Plus: numbers for truTV's "Coaches vs Cancer," Animal Planet's "Raised Wild" and FX's "The Ultimate Fighter Live."

[11/19/12 - 03:18 PM]
Discovery Channel Beat FOX in Key P18-49 and P25-54 Demo in Friday Prime Time on November 16
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, November 16.

[11/19/12 - 01:45 PM]
Investigation Discovery Rolls Tape on Hollywood Hopefuls Turned Fresh-Faced Fatalities in "Final Cut"
The six-part series bows Wednesday, December 5 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[11/19/12 - 01:28 PM]
E!'s "The Soup" Celebrates WWE in a Special Episode Premiering on Wednesday, November 21st
The special will follow the regular weekly installment of "The Soup" at 10:30/9:30c.

[11/19/12 - 12:25 PM]
Disney Junior's "Sofia the First" Crowns Glory with 5.2 Million Total Viewers; Cable TV's #1 Telecast in 5 years in Kids 2-5
Disney Channel spins the numbers for Sunday, November 18.

[11/19/12 - 12:17 PM]
MTV and Dr. Drew Team to Document the Lives of Three HIV Positive Young People in "I'm Positive," Premiering on World AIDS Day
The one-hour special premieres Saturday, December 1 at 7:00/6:00c with a simulcast on MTV Tr3s.

[11/19/12 - 11:05 AM]
TV's Favorite Con Artists Prepare to Steal Christmas and More In Five All-New Episodes of TNT's "Leverage"
The cable channel details its upcoming installments of the veteran drama.

[11/19/12 - 11:00 AM]
"Fashion Police" Celebrates Landmark 100th Episode Friday, November 30th Only on E!
Never-before-seen bloopers from the first 99 episodes will depict the "Fashion Police" at their funniest and most unguarded moments.

[11/19/12 - 10:38 AM]
All-New OWN Special "Golden Sisters" Premiering Sunday Dec. 16 Features the Real Life Comedy of Three Seniors Living Life to the Fullest
The three sisters shot to fame after a web video of the ladies watching a celebrity sex tape went viral.

[11/19/12 - 10:29 AM]
All-New Lifetime Docuseries "Double Divas" Set to Ring in 2013 with January 10 Premiere
Back-to-back episodes will follow "Project Runway All Stars" on Thursday nights at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/19/12 - 10:27 AM]
The Rich Eisen Thanksgiving Special to Air on NFL Network
Bradley Cooper, Chris Tucker, Rainn Wilson, John Slattery, Eric Stonestreet and Hank Azaria are featured on the special, airing Friday, November 23.

[11/19/12 - 10:08 AM]
Winners from the "The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards(R)" Presented Last Night on ABC
The show scored ABC's highest numbers in the time period since the Emmy Awards in September.







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[10/06/25 - 11:02 AM]
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[10/06/25 - 11:01 AM]
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[10/06/25 - 10:30 AM]
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[10/06/25 - 10:04 AM]
ESPN Sets Multiple MLB Wild Card Series Viewership Records
ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers across 11 games, making it the most-watched Wild Card Series ever under the current format.

[10/06/25 - 09:25 AM]
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Produced by A24, the eight episode drama series will begin production in 2026 and launch on Paramount+.

[10/06/25 - 09:16 AM]
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[10/06/25 - 09:01 AM]
Cozy Up with Cherished Disney Films When Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" Returns This November
Last November's event reached nearly 25 million viewers.

[10/06/25 - 09:00 AM]
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman to Headline "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS and Paramount+
Plus: gospel music legend CeCe Winans will bring her powerhouse vocals to the night's festivities alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers, adding a soulful note to the star-studded lineup that Music City locals and visitors can enjoy for free at Bicentennial Park's main stage.

[10/06/25 - 08:42 AM]
Hulu and American High Announces Comedy Film "Never Change!"
In 2005 the graduating class of North Meadows High School had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado that wrecked half the school. Now in their mid 30s they're being forced to return home and finish high school once and for all.

[10/06/25 - 08:21 AM]
Roku Serves Up New Romantic Comedy "Chef's Kiss" Starring Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Produced by Jaggi Entertainment
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[10/06/25 - 08:11 AM]
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This Thanksgiving, Tubi delivers the ultimate doubleheader: the premiere of "Sidelined 2: Intercepted," and a free 4K live stream of the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers as part of the NFL's "John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration."

[10/06/25 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer and New Images for New Comedy Series "Crutch," Starring Tracy Morgan
Produced by CBS Studios, all eight episodes of the series will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ at launch Monday, November 3.

[10/06/25 - 08:06 AM]
Multiple Grammy Award Winner Lenny Kravitz to Star in "Sunday Night Basketball" Show Open, Debuting Feb. 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock
"I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid," said Kravitz. "I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am looking forward to this special moment."

[10/06/25 - 08:01 AM]
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[10/06/25 - 07:26 AM]
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