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[02/13/13 - 01:01 PM]
ABC Family Continues Its Original Programming Momentum - Network Greenlights Two New Reality Series, "Dancing Fools" and "The Vineyard"
Both reality series will premiere this summer alongside the recently announced dramas "The Fosters" and "Twisted."

[05/09/12 - 05:28 AM]
NBC's Alternative Programming Enhanced by New Overall Development Deals With Top Reality Series Producers
Jason Ehrlich, David A. Hurwitz, Alex Katz, Lee Metzger, Howie Mandel, Tom Shelly, Craig Plestis and Jason Raff are among those set up at the Peacock.

[04/04/12 - 10:30 AM]
CMT Nabs First Animated Project, Greenlights Comedy Reality Series at Upfront
Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy and Lisa Lampanelli together serve as the voices for "Bounty Hunters."

[03/13/12 - 12:16 PM]
New Premiere Times for CMT Series "Jennie Garth: Little Bit Country" and "Melissa & Tye"
"Jennie Garth" will now follow "The Singing Bee" at 9:00/8:00c followed by "Melissa & Tye" at 9:30/8:30c.

[03/08/12 - 11:45 AM]
Jennie Garth, Melissa Rycroft and Melissa Peterman Spice Up Friday Nights in April on CMT
"The Singing Bee" will lead off the night at 9:00/8:00c followed by "Melissa & Tye" and "Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country."

[03/05/12 - 02:40 PM]
The CW Orders Three New Reality Series to Join Its Biggest Summer Schedule Ever
"The Star Next Door," "Breaking Pointe" and "The Catalina" will join the previously announced "Oh Sit!"

[01/12/12 - 03:32 PM]
The CW Announces New Action-Packed Game Show "OH SIT!"
The 10-episode series is billed as "a fun, high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition."

[04/11/11 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 11
Updates include: CMT cancels "Working Class"; Cedric the Entertainer to star in potential "Hot in Cleveland" spin-off; and "Desperate Housewives" leads on track for season eight.

[03/18/11 - 11:02 AM]
CMT's Hit Series "The Signing Bee" Hosted by Melissa Peterman Returns Friday, April 8
The new season will feature appearances by Bobby Brown, Joey Fatone, Drew Lachey, Wanya Morris and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

[03/16/11 - 10:19 AM]
It's No April Fools Joke! CMT's "Working Class" Season Finale Airs Friday, April 1
David Faustino and Martin Mull guest star in the back-to-back episodes, beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/22/10 - 06:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 22
Updates include: Jorge Garcia first to land on FOX's "Alcatraz"; CMT renews "The Singing Bee"; and Miranda Otto books "Locke & Key" at FOX.

[10/18/10 - 08:10 AM]
CMT's First Sitcom "Working Class" Starring Melissa Peterman Announces Cast and Begins Production
Ed Asner, Steve Kazee, Patrick Fabian, Lachlan Buchahan, Courtney Merritt and Cameron Castaneda also star in the series, due in January.

[08/10/10 - 12:43 PM]
CMT Greenlights First Sitcom "Working Class" Starring Melissa Peterman to Premiere in January 2011
Jill Cargerman is behind the half-hour, about "a single blue collar mom, who has recently moved her family to a rich suburban neighborhood to try and provide a better life for her kids."

[06/04/10 - 01:37 PM]
Summer Heats Up with "CMT Summer of Music"
Said lineup includes the previously announced return of "The Singing Bee" on Wednesday, June 9.

[06/03/10 - 07:35 AM]
CMT's Hit Series "The Singing Bee" Returns This Summer
The new season resumes Wednesday, June 9 at 10:30/9:30c following the "CMT Music Awards."

[04/23/10 - 12:09 AM]
Development Update: Friday, April 23
Updates include: CMT orders four comedy pilot presentations; TNT, TBS add more summer premieres; and new regulars set for HBO's "Eastbound & Down."

[04/15/10 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 15
Updates include: Sara Fletcher to replace Kristin Kreuk on CBS's "Hitched"; five report for "The Killing" at AMC; and Carla Gugino to recur on Showtime's "Californication."

[03/17/10 - 11:51 AM]
CMT's Big New Comedy Week Delivers Laughs and Ratings Making It CMT's Highest Rated Week of the Quarter
CMT spins the numbers for the week of March 8-14.

[01/15/10 - 07:41 AM]
Interview: "The Singing Bee" Host Melissa Peterman

[12/18/09 - 11:57 AM]
CMT Celebrates Most-Watched Year, Sets Pace for Even Bigger 2010
CMT spins the numbers for the year to date.

[11/17/09 - 12:14 PM]
CMT's Hit Series "The Singing Bee" Returns for a Second Season Beginning Friday, January 15, 2010
Melissa Peterman returns as the host of the new season.

[10/12/09 - 01:34 PM]
CMT's 'The Singing Bee' Stops in Nashville to Cast for Second Season
The 20-episode second season, returning with host Melissa Peterman, will begin taping in November and premiere in January 2010.

[10/01/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 1
Updates include: NBC cuts "Day One" to mini-series; ABC Family orders two pilots; and J.J. Abrams lands another project, this time at NBC.

[09/11/09 - 12:48 PM]
Calling All Karaoke Lovers! CMT's the Singing Bee Begins Casting for Second Season
The 20-episode second season, with returning host Melissa Peterman, will begin taping in November and premiere in January.

[08/25/09 - 06:11 AM]
CMT Orders Second Season of Top-Rated Series "The Singing Bee" to Premiere in 2010
Melissa Peterman is also tapped to return as host, with new episodes taping in November and premiering in January.

[08/10/09 - 08:29 AM]
CMT's Hit Series "The Singing Bee" Finishes First Season with Back-To-Back New Episodes
The two-hour event airs this Saturday, August 15 starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/18/09 - 01:33 PM]
The Singing Bee Has Gone Country with All-New Episodes Premiering on Cmt
Melissa Peterman will host the show's cable incarnation, which launches Saturday, June 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/30/09 - 06:15 PM]
Development Update: Thurday, April 30
Updates include: ABC Family pulls the plug on "Roommates"; while CMT is set to revive NBC's "The Singing Bee."

[08/04/08 - 09:17 AM]
Presidential Nominees John Mccain and Barack Obama Tape Funny Campaign Ads for NBC's Must-See Season Finale of "Last Comic Standing" on Thursday, August 7 (8:00-9:30 P.M. Et) When America's Choice for the Funniest Comic in the World Will Be Revealed
Also set to appear: Jon Lovitz, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Joel McHale and current "Last Comic Standing" champion Jon Reep.

[07/22/08 - 10:25 AM]
Hugh Hefner and His Girlfriends Holly, Bridget and Kendra Guest Star on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' on Thursday, July 24 (8-10 P.M. Et) as Comics Head to the Playboy Mansion for an Unforgettable Comedy Challenge!
The Peacock details this week's installment of "Last Comic Standing."

[07/07/08 - 10:08 AM]
The Twelve Funniest Comedy Acts in the World Are Revealed on NBC's "Last Comic Standing"
Plus: the July 10 episode will also feature a Top 10 countdown of the funniest jokes ever on the show.

[07/01/08 - 01:17 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of June 23, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 23-29.

[06/24/08 - 10:07 AM]
NBC Delivers Two Nights of Non-Stop Laughs When the 12 Funniest Comedians in the World Are Chosen as Finalists on the "Last Comic Standing" Semi-Final Episodes Airing June 26 and July 3 (8:00-10:00 P.M.et)
Richard Belzer and Steve Schirripa are the celebrity talent scouts for the semi-finals.

[06/17/08 - 12:19 PM]
Comedians from More Than 20 Countries Around the World Audition for Talent Scouts Lonny Ross and Keith Powell ("30 Rock") on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" Airing Thursday, June 19 (8:30-10 P.M. Et)
Plus: June 26 marks the first of the show's semi-final episodes from Las Vegas.

[06/10/08 - 02:17 PM]
'Cheers' Stars George Wendt and John Ratzenberger Return to NBC to Scout for Talent in Nashville, While Kate Flannery and Brian Baumgartner from 'The Office' Scout for Talent in Minneapolis in the Last of the U.S. Audition Episodes on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing,' Airing Thursday, June 12 (8:30-10 P.M. Et)
Plus on June 19, there will be one additional stop in Miami, the host city for comedians coming in to audition from all over the globe.

[06/02/08 - 10:36 AM]
Special Two-Hour Episode of NBC's "Last Comic Standing Features Celebrity Talent Scouts Dave Foley, Richard Kind, Josh Gomez and French Stewart, Plus a Top 10 Countdown of the "Best of the Worst" Auditions This Season on Thursday, June 5 (8-10 P.M. Et)
Said installment had been set to run for 90 minutes.

[05/20/08 - 11:22 AM]
NBC's Hit Summer Series "Last Comic Standing," Premiering This Thursday, May 22, Offers Fun, Weekly "Last Comic Driving" Feature from Honda
The ultimate winner of the "Last Comic Driving" feature will be seen in the season finale of "Last Comic Standing" on August 7 and win a cash prize provided by Honda.

[04/07/08 - 10:44 AM]
Popular Past and Present NBC Comedy Stars from Hit Shows Like "The Office," "30 Rock," "Mad About You" and "Cheers" Join NBC's "Last Comic Standing" as Talent Scouts When the Hit Summer Series Joins Thursday's Comedy Night Line-Up on May 22 (9:30-11:00 P.M. Et)
Among this year's talent scouts: Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery from "The Office."

[03/31/08 - 12:20 PM]
ABC Announces Its Summer Schedule with the Premiere of Eight Original Series
Newcomers include "Wipeout" (Tuesday, June 24), "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" (Tuesday, June 24), "Dance Machine" (Friday, June 27), "High School Musical: Summer Session" (Sunday, July 20) and "Wanna Bet" (Monday, July 21).

[03/31/08 - 09:24 AM]
Heather Mills, Rob Schneider, Joey Fatone, Kristian Alfonso, Amanda Beard, Christian Siriano, Shawne Merriman, Ken Paves, Kelly Carlson, and George Wayne Are Named to Judge 2008 Miss USA Pageant on NBC April 11
Plus: Rock band Finger Eleven will perform their hit song "Paralyzer" live at this year's pageant.

[03/05/08 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Lights Up Summer with a Burst of Original Program Premieres as Part of 'NBC's All-American Summer'
The lineup includes the return of "American Gladiators" (May 12), "America's Got Talent" (June 24), "Last Comic Standing" (May 22) and the network debut of "Nashville Star" (June 9).

[01/11/08 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Is Ready to Laugh Out Loud with Casting Calls Across the Nation for Season Six of "Last Comic Standing"
Calls are set for Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Minneapolis, Houston, Tempe, San Francisco and Nashville in the coming weeks.

[01/03/08 - 02:09 PM]
NBC Is #1 in Primetime in 18-49 for the Second Week in a Row, Winning the Week of DeC. 24-30
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 24-30.

[12/27/07 - 12:43 PM]
NBC Is #1 in Primetime in 18-49 for the Week of DeC. 17-23, as 'Sunday Night Football' and 'Biggest Loser' Rank #1 and #2
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 17-23.

[12/13/07 - 08:11 AM]
Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis and Lifehouse to Perform on "New Year's Eve Live" Monday, December 31, on FOX
Additionally, the show will feature the exclusive U.S. TV premiere of Mariah Carey's concert performance of "Shake It Off" from her recently released DVD "The Adventures of Mimi."

[11/29/07 - 06:17 PM]
NBC to Wrap 'Journeyman,' Revive 'Bee' in December
"Bee" will rejoin the network's lineup with full hours on Friday, December 21 and Friday, December 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[11/26/07 - 12:42 PM]
Countdown to 2008 with Cat Deeley on "New Year's Eve Live" Monday, December 31, on FOX
Plus: Spike Feresten will report from the heart of Times Square to conduct his signature "man-on-the-street" interviews with partygoers.

[11/06/07 - 12:57 PM]
'NBC Sunday Night Football ' Powers NBC's Week of OcT. 29-NoV. 4
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 29-November 4.

[10/31/07 - 06:16 PM]
NBC Benches 'Singing Bee,' 'Heroes: Origins'; ABC Extends 'Murder Club'
Kevin Smith, Eli Roth, Michael Dougherty and John August were among the names set to be involved with "Origins," which was still in the early stages of pre-production.

[10/30/07 - 01:33 PM]
'Heroes,' 'The Office' and 'Law & Order: Svu' Pace NBC's Week of OcT. 22-28
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 22-28.

[10/29/07 - 01:01 PM]
NBC Sweeps Into November with 'Green Is Universal' Week
The Peacock details its November sweeps highlights, which as always contain MAJOR SPOILERS.

[10/23/07 - 09:51 AM]
NBC Is Going Green with a Week of Environmentally Conscious Programming to Kick Off November Sweeps
Guest stars for the week incldue Al Gore, Rachel Bilson, Tom Cavanagh, Meredith Vieira, David Schwimmer and Kermit the Frog.

[10/16/07 - 02:10 PM]
NBC Places Four Shows in the Week's Top 10 in Primetime's Key Demo of Adults 18-49, with 'Heroes,' 'Law & Order: Svu,' 'The Office' and 'NBC Sunday Night Football'
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 8-14.

[10/09/07 - 12:36 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of October 1, 2007 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 1-7.

[10/09/07 - 11:27 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 in 18-49 for a Second Week in a Row and Remains Tied for the Season-To-Date Lead
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 1-7.

[10/03/07 - 01:27 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, October 2, 2007 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 2.

[09/26/07 - 04:33 PM]
NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' Puts Trainers Bob Harper, Kim Lyons and Jillian Michaels to the Test on Tuesday, October 2 in Series' New Timeslot of 8:30-10:00 P.M. Et
The "Biggest Loser" contestants have lost a combined total of 448 lbs. in just the first three episodes of the new season.

[09/26/07 - 02:38 PM]
'NBC Sunday Night Football' Is the #1 Program of the Week of SepT. 17-23, Giving 'Snf' the Top Spot for a Third Straight Week
NBC spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23.

[09/19/07 - 02:40 PM]
'The Singing Bee' Buzzes Along with Top-Notch Musical Guests and Exciting New Twists with the Season Premiere Episode Airing Tuesday, October 2
The Peacock confirms our previous report about its move to Tuesdays at 8:00/7:00c as well as its upcoming theme episodes.

[09/17/07 - 01:39 PM]
NBC Flips 'Bee,' 'Loser'; CW Sets Sunday Encores
The second season of "Bee" will now launch on Tuesday, October 2 at 8:00/7:00c with 90-minute editions of "Loser" shifting to 8:30/7:30c that same night.

[09/11/07 - 04:25 PM]
NBC Wins the Primetime Week of SepT. 3-9, with Sunday and Thursday NFL Football Ranking #1 and #2 for the Week and the Summer
NBC spins the numbers for the week of September 3-9.

[08/28/07 - 12:53 PM]
NBC Wins the Week of August 20-26 in 18-49 with the Top Three Shows of the Week
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 20-26.

[08/27/07 - 10:07 AM]
TV Guide Network Spotlights the 59th Annual Emmy(R) Awards with More Than Eight Hours of Original Programming and Red Carpet Coverage with Brand New Hosts Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone
The network's coverage begins on Saturday, September 8 with its Emmy preview special.

[08/22/07 - 12:06 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Finale Dominates Tuesday Night
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 21.

[08/21/07 - 03:18 PM]
TV Guide Network Signs Joey Fatone to Co-Host Its Signature Red Carpet Specials
Fatone will share hosting duties with TV actress and fashion entrepreneur, Lisa Rinna, who signed an exclusive deal with TV Guide Network in April.

[08/21/07 - 02:13 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Singing Bee' Top NBC's Week of August 13-19
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 13-19.

[08/14/07 - 01:20 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of August 6, 2007
ABC spins the numbers for the week of August 6-12.

[08/14/07 - 01:11 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Paces NBC's Week of August 6-12
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 6-12.

[08/08/07 - 11:22 AM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, August 7, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 7.

[08/07/07 - 02:09 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Singing Bee' Top NBC's Week of July 30-August 5
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 30-August 5.

[08/06/07 - 11:32 AM]
NBC's Sizzling Summer Series 'America's Got Talent' and 'Last Comic Standing' Renewed for Another Fun-Filled Season of Amazing Talent and Big Laughs
"Both of these innovative series have proven to be summer staples and important franchises for NBC," said Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment.

[07/31/07 - 11:30 AM]
'The Singing Bee,' 'America's Got Talent' and 'Dateline' Lead NBC's Week of July 23-29
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 23-29.

[07/24/07 - 01:13 PM]
'The Singing Bee' and 'America's Got Talent' Pace NBC's Week of July 16-22
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 16-22.

[07/17/07 - 12:14 PM]
'The Singing Bee' Tops the Charts as the Week's #1 Show
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 9-15.

[07/16/07 - 10:36 AM]
NBC Showcases Fall Primetime Entertainment Series Beginning Week of September 24
Plus: the Peacock shifts "Chuck" to Mondays at 8:00/7:00c while "30 Rock," "Friday Night Lights" and "Scrubs" will return in October.

[07/11/07 - 11:30 AM]
'The Singing Bee' Hits a High Note, Scoring the Highest Ratings of Any Summer Series Telecast on Any Network So Far This Year
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, July 10.

[07/04/07 - 10:25 AM]
Summer Sees 'Death,' 'Geek' Return While 'Palms,' 'Crashers' Exit
Scheduling updates on over a dozen series, including "Standoff," "'Til Death," "Beauty and the Geek," "Hidden Plams" and "The Real Wedding Crashers."

[06/25/07 - 12:40 PM]
Americans Will Be Singing Along with Their TV Sets When NBC Premieres the Anticipated Variety Game Show 'The Singing Bee' on Tuesday, July 10 Hosted by Fan-Favorite Joey Fatone
Each episode will begin with an audience-wide sing-along where eight lucky contestants will be chosen to compete in a series of fun-filled singing games.

[06/08/07 - 05:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 4-8
Updates include: ABC's "Wanna Bet?" and CBS's "The Captain" set for midseason duty, A&E renews "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels" and Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy earns a promotion on NBC's "Law & Order."

[05/17/07 - 03:55 PM]
Vanessa Minnillo and Mario Lopez to Host Miss Universe (R) 2007, Live from the National Auditorium in Mexico City on Nbc, Monday, May 28, 9-11 PM Et
"Heroes" co-star James Kyson Lee, rocker Dave Navarro, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and World and Olympic Figure Skating Campion Michelle Kwan are among the celebrity Judges.

[05/14/07 - 06:33 AM]
NBC Delivers the Quality Once Again This Fall, Introducing Five Ambitious New Dramas, an Inventive Comedy and a Variety of Innovative Unscripted Programs for Its 2007-08 Primetime Schedule
NBC will enhance its current roster of critically acclaimed and creatively ambitious programs with a new 2007-08 primetime lineup that features five new dramas, one new comedy and a variety of fresh unscripted programs, complemented by a host of innovative programming moves, it was announced today at NBC's presentation to advertisers and the media at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

[04/03/07 - 05:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 3
Updates include: FX moves forward with its Glenn Close-led drama pilot plus new unscripted pilots at NBC and MTV.







SINGING BEE, THE (CMT)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/10/07 - 7/23/12
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2011-2012 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
5 (68 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled
DESCRIPTION:
(from CMT's press release, March 2012) THE SINGING BEE (premieres Friday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) - Back for a fourth season, Melissa Peterman hosts new weekly, one-hour episodes of THE SINGING BEE with more laughs and excitement than ever before with new music selections and fierce competitors. Blending a mix of country music with popular favorites from other genres, THE SINGING BEE tests contestants' knowledge of lyrics to well-known songs and those who fail to accurately sing the correct lyrics are eliminated from the competition. THE SINGING BEE is produced by The Gurin Company and JUMA Entertainment.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Melissa Peterman as Host (Season 2- )
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Joey Fatone as Host (Season 1)
CREW INFORMATION:
· Bob Horowitz as EP
· Brennan Huntington as CO-EP
· Claire McCabe as EP (CMT)
· Lewis Fenton as CO-EP
· Phil Gurin as EP
GENRE(S):
· game show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Gurin Company, The
· Juma Entertainment