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"The Santa Simulation" - Sheldon revisits some Christmas memories during a game of Dungeons and Dragons, while Penny, Bernadette and Amy try to find a girl for Koothrappali when he joins the girls for ladies' night, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Dec. 13 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

During the week of November 26, 2012, ABC scored solid double-digit gains over the prior week in both Total Viewers (+20% - 2.684 million vs. 2.237 million) and Adults 18-49 (+16% - 763,000 vs. 660,000), attracting its 2nd-largest audience in late-night this season. In fact, ABC was the only broadcaster to post gains week to week in either Nielsen measure (CBS was down -4%/-6%, respectively; NBC was down -3%-17%, respectively).

Today, Gustavo Dudamel, Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was honored as Musician of the Year at the annual Musical America Awards held at a special ceremony at Lincoln Center. The awards coincide with the publication of the 2013 Musical America International Directory of the Performing Arts, which, in addition to its comprehensive industry listings, features Dudamel on the cover.

With three game-changing episodes left before the buzzer sounds on season two of 'Basketball Wives LA,' one thing is obvious - the ladies of 'Basketball Wives LA' know how to keep the 'game' interesting. Whether its sisters re-affirming their relationship, a long time couple renewing their vows yet again or new cast members not seeing eye to eye, these ladies always came prepared to play hard.

NBC's upcoming midseason comedy, 1600 PENN, isn't set to premiere until Jan. 19 - but the network has just released the show's promotional photos. Check them out below! The Gilchrists are an American family that deals with ordinary problems under extraordinary circumstances. Sure, we all make mistakes, but theirs just happen to make the evening news. They're loving, fun and a little crazy. In other words, just like everybody else. With one exception: they live in a very special house -- the White House.

CNBC has announced its upcoming programming for Christmas Day - Tuesday, 12/25. The full listings are detailed hour-by-hour below.

Al Roker, the weatherman and feature reporter for NBC's "Today," and Alison Sweeney, the host of "The Biggest Loser" and one of the stars of "Days of our Lives," will co-host NBC's live, high-definition coverage of the "124th Tournament of Roses Parade" from Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET).* This will be Roker's sixteenth year hosting the popular annual event, and the first year for Sweeney. NBC has been broadcasting the New Year's Day parade for 86 years, beginning on radio in 1927 and then televising the event beginning in 1954.

'Meet the Press with David Gregory' was the top-rated Sunday morning public affairs hour for November 25, 2012, according to Nielsen Media Research data. 'Meet the Press' attracted 2.836 million total viewers, leading This Week by +446,000, the Face the Nation hour by +709,000, and FOX News Sunday by +1,522,000.

Wayland Fong was born in San Francisco. He is the son of a Vietnamese refugee and Chinese immigrant. He currently attends Gunn High School in Palo Alto, California.

Golf Channel's programming schedule next week features Big Break Greenbrier's penultimate show, including the final three contestants - James Lepp (Abbotsford, British Columbia), Isaac Sanchez (Sacramento, Calif.) and Mark Silvers (Savannah, Ga.) -- compete for the opportunity to advance to the season finale (Dec. 18) on Tuesday's new episode at 9 p.m. ET. The three competitors also are joined by Chan Song (Cartersville, Ga.) on Tuesday's episode, who is returning to the series after defeating Rick Cochran in the finale of Last Break, Golf Channel's online series. As a result of winning the online series, Song claimed $5,000 and competes against the three remaining competitors for the opportunity to win an additional $5,000 in the episode's opening challenge.

Johnny Avello of Wynn Las Vegas calculates the odds to win THE VOICE for 12/10/2012. 'The Voice' returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the blockbuster vocal competition show's third season. Celebrity musician coaches Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton return along with Carson Daly as host and Christina Milian as Social Media Correspondent.

Hugh Jackman's father is his "rock." He raised him alone from the age of 8 when his mother left the family. The "X-Men" actor isn't acting when he chokes up thinking about the message his father imparts to him constantly, to put his family ahead of his career. Scott Pelley profiles the Australian actor for 60 MINUTES this Sunday, Dec. 9 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' have generated #1 results for the late-night week of November 26-30, with Jay delivering bigger 18-49 and total-viewer audiences than CBS's encore telecasts of 'Late Show with David Letterman' and ABC's combination of 'Nightline' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in the hour, while 'Late Night' rebroadcasts topped originals of CBS's 'Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' in 18-49 and total viewers. Note that 'Kimmel' was in rebroadcast on Thursday and Friday.

Lifetime has picked up Preachers' Daughters, an all-new family docusoap that will follow the lives of teenage pastors' daughters and their watchful parents as they balance the temptations of adolescence with the expectations of following household beliefs. The announcement was made today by Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President, Programming, of Lifetime Networks.

MTV announced today that it will premiere the new docu-series "Washington Heights" with two back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 11 episode, hour-long series shines a light on the vibrant and diverse New York neighborhood of Washington Heights, following nine best friends from the area. Check out the series' first trailer below!

MTV today announced that it will premiere the new docu-series "Washington Heights" with two back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 11 episode, hour-long series shines a light on the vibrant and diverse New York neighborhood of Washington Heights, following nine best friends from the area.

For the first time, the initial 25 episodes of the multi-Emmy® Award-winning THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL are now available for a limited time on CBS' official website. Viewers can go back in time and re-live the iconic episodes from the show's debut in 1987 that introduced the world to the powerful Forrester family, including Eric, Stephanie, Ridge, Thorne and Kristen, and the fashion dynasty they rule, Forrester Creations, as well as the working-class Logan family, Brooke, Katie, Donna, Beth and Storm.

mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced its 2012 Man and Woman of the Year: singer/songwriter Frank Ocean and Pakistani social activist Malala Yousafzai, two Millennials bravely challenging the status quo in their respective communities. Deeply honest and unafraid to break boundaries, Frank Ocean's distinctive sound was heralded as the future of R&B this year, and he became a hero to many when he published a letter on Tumblr detailing his first love -- another man. mtvU's "Woman of the Year" is a very different, and incredibly brave, young person. In her dedicated quest to achieve equal educational rights for women, the 15 year-old Pakistani social activist Malala Yousafzai is a powerful symbol of strength and courage who, despite being attacked by the Taliban, continues to fight for equality. Beginning Thursday, December 6, MTV's college network will profile the "Man and Woman of the Year" to millions of young people on college campuses around the country on-air and online.

For the third year in a row, Debmar-Mercury's "The Wendy Williams Show" will ring in the holidays in style with "Wendy's Holiday Gift Grab," a giveaway extravaganza that gifts luxurious presents to the in-studio audience every day for two weeks. The fun begins Monday, December 10th when a gingerbread-themed tree and lights go up and the presents arrive amidst Wendy's beautiful new studio covered in snow.

Today, world-renowned celebrity photography duo, MARKUS + INDRANI announced they will be supporting New York Says Thank You Foundation (NYSTY), a non-profit organization founded to commemorate the love and ongoing support given to New Yorkers by Americans following 9/11. MARKUS + INDRANI, will be supporting NYSTY's Hurricane Sandy First Responder Rebuilding Fund through sales of their exhibition prints. The iconic images will be on display during their December 11th, 2012 ICONS Exhibition & Book launch event at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall as well as available for public viewing on December 12th and 13th at the David Rubenstein Atrium.