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The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the 2017 Writers Guild Awards winners for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2016.

Six master improvisors are taking over the sets of Perfect Crime at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater (Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7, 10:30pm), and on the set of The Effect at the Barrow Street Theatre (Sunday May 8 @10pm, Monday May 9 @8pm).

This fall, FOX attracts an all-star lineup of guest voices on returning animated series AMERICAN DAD, beginning Sunday, Sept. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with two back-to back episodes; THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) and a special one-hour broadcast of FAMILY GUY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), premiering Sunday, Sept. 28; and BOB'S BURGERS, debuting Sunday, Oct. 5 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT).

USA Network's new comedy PLAYING HOUSE will premiere tonight, April 29 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) immediately following top comedy series MODERN FAMILY with two back to back episodes.

Check out clips below, featuring series stars Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, as well as the hilarious Zach Woods (The Office) and Gerry Bednob (40 Year Old Virgin).

USA Network's new comedy PLAYING HOUSE will premiere Tuesday, April 29 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) immediately following top comedy series MODERN FAMILY with two back to back episodes.

Sasha Alexander, star of the TNT original drama 'Rizzoli & Isles,' and Clark Gregg, star of the ABC series 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' revealed the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® nominations this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Oceanview Publishing announces the release of Secretariat Reborn by Susan Klaus. Secretariat Reborn (ISBN: 978-1-60809-094-5, hardcover, 280 pages, $26.95, Category: Thriller, Midpoint Trade Books, distributor) will be available nationwide today, October 1, 2013. Secretariat Reborn will be simultaneously released in all eBook formats (ISBN: 978-1-60809-095-2) and audiobook.

Scott Adsit, probably best known for his role as Pete Hornberger on 30 ROCK, isn't slowing down after the conclusion of the mega TV series.

Oceanview Publishing announces the upcoming release of Secretariat Reborn by Susan Klaus. Secretariat Reborn (ISBN: 978-1-60809-094-5, hardcover, 280 pages, $26.95, Category: Thriller, Midpoint Trade Books, distributor) will be available nationwide on October 1, 2013. Secretariat Reborn will be simultaneously released in all eBook formats (ISBN: 978-1-60809-095-2) and audiobook.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up, sketch shows, and newly added special engagements including the Chicago Improv Festival's 30 Rock show (April 7), Greg Proops podcast show (April 10), and CHIRP Radio's First Time: First Crime show (April 17). Also added by popular demand two shows of Team StarKid: Airport for Birds and Other Great Ideas (March 24 & 31) and an encore one-weekend return engagement of Four Girls (And A Guy): A One Night Stand with The Second City (April 11-13). Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

The largest international improv festival in the world, the 16th annual Chicago Improv Festival, April 1-7, 2013, celebrates the art of improv, showcasing more than 150 acts consisting of 765 improvisers from eight countries with live performances at 20 venues located throughout the city.

On the upcoming one-hour series finale of 30 ROCK, set to air Jan. 31, Liz (Fey) has difficulty adjusting to being a stay-at-home mom while Jack (Alec Baldwin) takes stock of his life. Tracy (Tracy Morgan) struggles without constant attention from Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) as the former page settles into his new job as president of NBC. Jenna (Jane Krakowski) prepares an emotional farewell song as the cast and crew reunite for one final "TGS".

After seven seasons, the critically acclaimed and multiple award-winning comedy series '30 Rock' is set to conclude its run on NBC. The series finale is set for Jan. 31. Last night, the cast and crew celebrated 30 ROCK with an official wrap party after filming concluded. Check out Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and more as they arrived!

BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at 30 ROCK's upcoming episode 'Unwindulax,' set to air on NBC on Oct 25. Check them out below!

New York's top improvisors and actors, from Broadway, 30 Rock, Conan, SNL, and beyond, perform in scenes from Stoppard to Sophocles, and everything in between. The actors will know their lines, and the improvisors will improvise, with no prior knowledge of the scenes!

On the February 9 hourlong block of '30 Rock,' Criss (James Marsden) and Liz (Tina Fey) decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack (Alec Baldwin) entertains his mother-in-law, Diana (guest star Mary Steenburgen), as Jenna (Jane Krakowski) frantically looks to Pete (Scott Adsit) to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on 'America's Kidz Got Singing.'

BroadwayWorld brought you the winners as they were announced throughout the evening; check below for a complete list!