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It's bawdy, irreverent and a whole lot of fun! The iconic panel game show returns to primetime, and is hosted by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin. The series features four contestants each week as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in the missing blank. From quick-witted comedians to a multi-talented designer, to stars of stage and screen, the stellar lineup of panelists includes Golden Globe, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning entertainers, who are sure to make for an unpredictable_______.

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Casting Announced For THE MISMATCH GAME at Los Angeles LGBT Center Photo Casting Announced For THE MISMATCH GAME at Los Angeles LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2018

Casting has been announced for the upcoming edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times called, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The side-splitting parody of the '70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for t...


RATINGS: FOX Holds Off Demo Competition; NBC Tops Total Viewers on Wednesday Photo RATINGS: FOX Holds Off Demo Competition; NBC Tops Total Viewers on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019

FOX (2.764 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) remained the demo champ on Wednesday thanks to a new 'MasterChef' (2.957 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.8, #4) and week two of 'BH90210' (2.570 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3)....


RATINGS: NBC Wins The Week Of Aug. 5-11 In Total Viewers Photo RATINGS: NBC Wins The Week Of Aug. 5-11 In Total Viewers
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2019

NBC has tied for #1 for the primetime ratings week of Aug. 5-11 in adults 18-49 and won the week in total viewers, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research....


ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Hits the Road: Auditions to Take Place in 20 Cities Across Americ Photo ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Hits the Road: Auditions to Take Place in 20 Cities Across America
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

Following the success of the first season of "American Idol" on ABC, which crowned Iowa-native Maddie Poppe on its May 21 grand finale, America's beloved singing competition series announced today the list of audition cities for the network's second season. The nationwide search for the next superst...


Broadway Vet Lea Michele Will Mentor on Upcoming Season of AMERICAN IDOL Photo Broadway Vet Lea Michele Will Mentor on Upcoming Season of AMERICAN IDOL
by Macon Prickett - March 02, 2018

Broadway veteran and GLEE alum Lea Michele has announced via twitter that she will be returning to the small screen as a mentor on the next season of American Idol. ...


Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passed Photo Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passed
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2019

On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019.  There are no services planned.  His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held....


FOX, THE MASKED SINGER Top Ratings Demos on Wednesday Night Photo FOX, THE MASKED SINGER Top Ratings Demos on Wednesday Night
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019

FOX (5.158 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) was still the network to beat on Wednesday with originals from 'Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back' (3.422 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T8) and 'The Masked Singer' (6.893 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.2, #1)....


ABC's Crime Drama TAKE TWO Starring Rachel Bilson and Eddie Cibrian, Premieres 6/21 Photo ABC's Crime Drama TAKE TWO Starring Rachel Bilson and Eddie Cibrian, Premieres 6/21
by Tori Hartshorn - May 14, 2018

ABC's “Take Two,” the network's newest procedural crime series starring Rachel Bilson (“Hart of Dixie,” “Nashville”) and Eddie Cibrian (“CSI: Miami,” “Rosewood”), is set to premiere THURSDAY, JUNE 21, at 10 p.m. EDT....


ABC Wins Sunday by 71% With a Rising AMERICAN IDOL as the No. 1 TV Show Photo ABC Wins Sunday by 71% With a Rising AMERICAN IDOL as the No. 1 TV Show
by Tori Hartshorn - April 23, 2018

ABC Sunday Prime Time (7:00-11:00 p.m. - 5.9 million and 1.2/5 in AD18-49): With 'American Idol' finishing as the night's No. 1 TV show, ABC dominated Sunday by 71% over its nearest competition with Adults 18-49 (1.2/5 vs. 0.7/3 - CBS and FOX tied)....


THE MASKED SINGER Leads FOX to a Wednesday Demo Win Photo THE MASKED SINGER Leads FOX to a Wednesday Demo Win
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 24, 2019

FOX (5.357 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) continued its demo reign on Wednesday with fresh installments from 'Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back' (3.614 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T6) and 'The Masked Singer' (7.101 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.3, #1)....


Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back! Photo Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019

This Memorial Day, BUZZR looks back to a time before spell check. Catch the second annual BUZZR Bee , which is a full week of fun, highlighting some of the best (or perhaps worst) Match Game misspellings in game show history....


RATINGS: Fox Continues Wednesday Demo Reign with THE MASKED SINGER Photo RATINGS: Fox Continues Wednesday Demo Reign with THE MASKED SINGER
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2019

FOX (5.896 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) continued its demo reign on Wednesday thanks to fresh installments from 'Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back' (3.568 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T6) and 'The Masked Singer' (8.224 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1)....


ABC Scores a 9-Week High on Thursday Against NBC's NFL Season Opener Photo ABC Scores a 9-Week High on Thursday Against NBC's NFL Season Opener
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 07, 2018

ABC Scores a 9-Week High on Thursday Against NBC's NFL Season Opener. ABC's 'Match Game' Grows by Double Digits to Its Best Results Since July....


RATINGS: CBS Wins Thursday with BIG BROTHER Photo RATINGS: CBS Wins Thursday with BIG BROTHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 26, 2019

CBS (2.938 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T1) was the most-watched network on a competitive Thursday with its trio of 'Love Island' (2.300 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T4), 'Big Brother 21' (3.861 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) and 'Elementary' (2.654 million viewe...


FremantleMedia North America Bolsters Its Unscripted Executive Team With Leading Indu Photo FremantleMedia North America Bolsters Its Unscripted Executive Team With Leading Industry Talent
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) has expanded their unscripted team promoting Joni Day to SVP, Alternative Programming & Development, it was announced today by Jayson Dinsmore, President of Alternative Programming & Development. In addition, they have hired Colin Nash as SVP, of Alternative Progr...


RATINGS: FOX Originals Top Viewers, Demos on Thursday Photo RATINGS: FOX Originals Top Viewers, Demos on Thursday
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2019

FOX (4.455 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the network to beat on an NFL-fueled Thursday with fresh installments of 'MasterChef' (4.876 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #2) and 'Spin the Wheel' (4.033 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T5)....


Toby Gorman Named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio Photo Toby Gorman Named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2019

Top producer and executive Toby Gorman has been named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio. Gorman, who fills the role after Meredith Ahr was promoted last fall to President of NBC Entertainment's Alternative and Reality Group, will report into Ahr. As President of UTAS, Gorman will ...


NBC Takes the Ratings Top Spot Tuesday with THIS IS US Photo NBC Takes the Ratings Top Spot Tuesday with THIS IS US
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2019

NBC (7.137 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) was still the network to beat on Tuesday with new episodes from 'Ellen's Game of Games' (7.488 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2), 'This Is Us' (8.116 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) and 'New Amsterdam' (5.807 million viewer...


THE STORY OF THE ROYALS, A Two-Night Television Event From People and Four M Studios, Photo THE STORY OF THE ROYALS, A Two-Night Television Event From People and Four M Studios, Debuts on ABC 8/22
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2018

ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios will present "The Story of the Royals," a two-night, four-hour prime-time television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family. Featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices, "The Story of the Royals - Part One" airs WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2...


ABC's 'American Idol' Jumps 20% in Adults 18-34 Opposite NBC's 'Jesus Christ Supersta Photo ABC's 'American Idol' Jumps 20% in Adults 18-34 Opposite NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
by Tori Hartshorn - April 02, 2018

“American Idol” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 7.4 million and 1.6/6 in AD18-49):  Doubling its lead-in at 8:00 p.m. (+100%) against NBC's musical special “Jesus Christ Superstar” and gaining from its first to second hour, ABC's “American Idol” ranked as Sunday's No. 1 broadcast series and held steady week to ...


BIG BROTHER Helps CBS Win Thursday Night Photo BIG BROTHER Helps CBS Win Thursday Night
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018

Here are the highlights of the 14 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (8/16/18):...


RATINGS: FOX Claims Demo Crown on Thursday with MASTER CHEF and SPIN THE WHEEL Photo RATINGS: FOX Claims Demo Crown on Thursday with MASTER CHEF and SPIN THE WHEEL
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 21, 2019

FOX (3.123 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) claimed the demo crown on Thursday thanks to a new 'MasterChef' (2.800 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T3) and the premiere of 'Spin the Wheel' (3.446 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #2)....


ABC & PEOPLE Team Up for THE STORY OF THE ROYALS Two-Night Television Event Premierin Photo ABC & PEOPLE Team Up for THE STORY OF THE ROYALS Two-Night Television Event Premiering August 2018
by Macon Prickett - March 13, 2018

Following the critical and ratings success of last year's “The Story of Diana,” ABC, PEOPLE, and Time Inc. Productions announce “The Story of The Royals,” a four-hour primetime television event featuring the captivating lives of the British royal family. The event, which will air on ABC over two nig...


Casting Announced For THE MISMATCH GAME At The Los Angeles Lgbt Center Photo Casting Announced For THE MISMATCH GAME At The Los Angeles Lgbt Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2019

Casting has been announced for the upcoming 15th Anniversary edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times called, witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending! The side-splitting parody of the '70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renber...


ABC's SHARK TANK Announces Stellar Slate of Brand-New Guest Sharks, Former Entreprene Photo ABC's SHARK TANK Announces Stellar Slate of Brand-New Guest Sharks, Former Entrepreneur Earns a Seat in the Tank as a Shark
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018

"Shark Tank," the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show, today announced the addition of three brand-new guest Sharks including Charles Barkley, Matt Higgins and, for the first time, former "Shark Tank" entrepreneur-turned-Shark, Jamie Siminoff. After...






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