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The Half Hour is back for a second season, shining the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today. Join Dan St. Germain, Jared Logan, Brody Stevens, Jonah Ray, Mike Lawrence, Erik Griffin, Nikki Glaser and more for their first solo stand-up specials, every Friday night.

SUPER FUN NIGHT is ABC's Top Fall Comedy Debut
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2013

Super Fun Night (9:30-10pm - 8.2 million and 3.2/9 in AD18-49): Delivering greatly improved Adult 18-49 lead-in retention out of Modern Family (76% - best retention for any regular comedy debut in the slot in 4 years...


VIDEO: 'AMY SCHUMER' Among Comedy Central's 'Best Bets' for Week of 6/2
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL announces its 'Best Bets' for the Week of June 2. Below, check out a clip from the new hit series INSIDE AMY SCHUMER!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Comedy Central's INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, GABRIEL IGLESIAS
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL'S announces its 'Best Bets' for the week of May 19th. Below get a sneak peek at "Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy" and 'Inside Amy Schumer.'...


mtvU Honors Nashville College Band The Lonely Biscuits with Woodie Award
by Tyler Peterson - March 08, 2013

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that The Lonely Biscuits from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee took home the first-ever Chevrolet Sonic College Artist Woodie Award, which honors the best emerging musicians on campus. After winning the online voting competition, the ban...


TV One to Premiere Original Series BELLE'S, Feat. Keith David, on 2/1
by Tyler Peterson - January 10, 2013

A heaping order of family and laughter are on the menu when TV One premieres its latest original scripted series Belle's, a new comedy centered around widower William 'Big Bill' Cooper who owns and operates his family's upscale soul food restaurant, on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:00 pm EST on TV ...


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Tries Out de Blasio-Style Hair on THE DAILY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2013

In the video below, Bill de Blasio celebrates his victory in the Democratic primary with his awesome family and Jon Stewart tries out a new hairstyle on THE DAILY SHOW....


mtvU Honors Nashville College Band The Lonely Biscuits with Woodie Award
by Tyler Peterson - March 08, 2013

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that The Lonely Biscuits from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee took home the first-ever Chevrolet Sonic College Artist Woodie Award, which honors the best emerging musicians on campus. After winning the online voting competition, the ban...


Over 1.8 Million Viewers Tuned in for Oprah's Interview with Lindsay Lohan
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013

Over 1.8 million total people tuned in for Oprah's in-depth exclusive interview with actress Lindsay Lohan on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sunday, August 18 (9 p.m. premiere and 10 p.m. encore telecast)....


Chris D'Elia Plays Comedy Works Larimer Square, 6/16-18
by Kelsey Denette - May 09, 2013

Chris D'Elia is becoming one of the most sought after young comedians and actors in the comedy world. Recently named one of Variety's “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” D'Elia currently stars in NBC's Whitney opposite Whitney Cummings. Best known for his physical humor, he is now crisscrossing the country p...


NBC's THE OFFICE Grows 7% in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2012

From 9-9:31 p.m. ET, THE OFFICE (2.1/6 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall) grew week to week by 11 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 2.1 from a 1.9) and 7 percent in total viewers (4.175 million vs. 3.885 million)....


NBC Ties for No. 1 on Friday Among Big Four
by TV News Desk - August 31, 2013

NBC is tied for #1 in 18-49 Friday night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and #1 outright among those networks in adults 25-54....


ABC's MODERN FAMILY Returns as Wednesday's #1 Show
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2013

Returning to an all-original line up on the night for the first time in 3 weeks (since 4/10/13), ABC's Modern Family came back as Wednesday's #1 TV show in Adults 18-49, outdelivering Fox's American Idol on the night by 25%....


ABC's WIFE SWAP Up for 2nd Week in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013

In the 8 o'clock hour, ABC's Wife Swap was up for the 2nd week in row in both Total Viewers (+4%) and Adults 18-49 (+7%) to deliver its best performance since its season opener 4 weeks ago - since 3/21/13....


ABC's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D Opens a Strong #1
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2013

In the 8pm hour, ABC's series debut of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D opened a strong #1 in the time period...


Comedy Central's UP NEXT Talent Search Comes to Cobb's Comedy Club, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013

This fall, COMEDY CENTRAL is looking for the best new stand-up talent in the country including the Bay Area by holding 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search through the network's Certified Clubs program. 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search will consist of comedians performing in preliminary lo...


Comedy Central Greenlights HBO Digital Series BRODY STEVENS: ENJOY IT
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered its first-ever dramatic comedy series, 'Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!,' it was announced today...


MELISSA & JOEY Hits New Season High in Women 18-34
by Tyler Peterson - August 29, 2013

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” climbed to season highs in Women 18-34 (326,000/1.0 rating), Women 18-49 (466,000/0.7 rating) and Females 12-34 (398,000/0.9 rating), and to 6-week highs in Adults 18-34 (412,000/0.6 rating), Adults 18-49 (617,000/0.5 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (496,000/0.5 rating)....


NASHVILLE Hits a Best-Since-Debut Rating with Adults 18-49
by Claire Hannum - January 17, 2013

Up against the season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL, ABC earned second place on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49. ABC's Modern Family was Wednesday's #1 scripted TV show across all key Adult demos (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54). Opposite Idol from 8-10pm, each of ABC's comedies retained 90% or better of their...


Comedy Central's Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR Returns Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 03, 2013

The second season of 'The Half Hour' is here! Comedy Central continues to shine a spotlight on some of the best and brightest in comedy today in this stand-up series, premiering tonight, May 3 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT with specials from Dan Soder and Nikki Glaser....


Barbara Walters 10 MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE Earns 2nd Place in Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012

From 9:30-11pm, ABC's Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012 earned second place in its time period with Total Viewers and all key Adult demos...


Sean Hayes to Host NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - August 06, 2013

NBC is unwrapping its new fall offerings with “The 2013 NBC Primetime Preview Show,” hosted by Sean Hayes and the cast of “Sean Saves the World.”...


Comedian Mike Lawrence to Release Debut Album SADAMANTIUM, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013

Comedy Central Records releases comedian Mike Lawrence's debut digital album, Sadamantium today, May 28....


Comedy Central to Stage 3 Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013

For the first time since 2007, COMEDY CENTRAL Live is holding three free comedy events to mark its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation. In addition to the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, shows will also be held in Manhattan's East ...


Wimbledon Gives ESPN 2nd Biggest Tennis Audience Ever
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2013

The 2013 fortnight of The Championships, Wimbledon thrilled tennis fans with surprises and an historic ending and it provided two of ESPN's biggest five audiences for tennis in its 33+ years. In addition, the WatchESPN app saw its usage rise for the event by nearly four-fold....


Over 1.8 Million Viewers Tuned in for Oprah's Interview with Lindsay Lohan
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013

Over 1.8 million total people tuned in for Oprah's in-depth exclusive interview with actress Lindsay Lohan on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sunday, August 18 (9 p.m. premiere and 10 p.m. encore telecast)....






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