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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.

Tim Blake Nelson to Appear in 'Modern Family' Season Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2011

Modern Family's past guest stars have included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nathan Lane and more. In this season's premiere tonight, Tim Blake Nelson will play a cowboy as the families head off to a ranch....


ABC Comedy Programming Scores Huge Ratings
by Claire Hannum - October 24, 2012

ABC scores its best numbers with comedy programming in the 9 pm hour since 2009! ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Andy and Erin Reunite on THE OFFICE, 4/12
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2012

On this Thursday, April 12 episode of the NBC comedy series THE OFFICE entitled 'Welcome Party', Robert (two-time Emmy Award winner James Spader) makes the office throw a welcome party for Nellie (Catherine Tate), and the party planners try to sabotage it. Meanwhile, Andy (Ed Helms) and Erin (Ellie ...


truTV to Premiere COMBAT PAWN, 7/15
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2012

truTV will premiere the 'Hardcore Pawn' Spin-Off COMBAT PAWN. The half-hour project previously ran under the title 'Hardcore Pawn: Fort Bragg.' The premiere episode, 'The Bravest of the Brave' will air Sunday, July 15, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT)....


Time Life to Release Emmy-Winning CAROL BURNETT SHOW on DVD, 9/25
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2012

The long-running sketch comedy series THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW is being released by Time Life on DVD. The half hour comedy was composed of sketches and parodies starring Carol Burnett, Vicky Lawrence, Tim Conway and Harvey Korman among others. ...


Doug Brochu, Brandon Mychal Smith to Co-Host Disney Channel's SNAP!, 4/6
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2012

Unsuspecting parents take a walk in their kid's shoes in 'SNAP!,' a new reality special co-hosted by Doug Brochu and Brandon Mychal Smith (both of Disney Channel's 'So Random!'), premiering FRIDAY, APRIL 6 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel....


Piper McKenzie Presents THE HALL OF VIRTUAL PRESIDENTS as Part of DEMOCRACY, 6/9
by Kelsey Denette - May 04, 2012

It's one of the most popular tourist attractions of the future: a live holographic stage show featuring representations of the 50th through 80th Presidents of the United States of America (and Related Properties). ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - ABC Family's New Comedy BABY DADDY Premiering 6/20
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012

ABC Family's new comedy series BABY DADDY stars Chelsea Kane ('Dancing with the Stars'), Tahj Mowry ('The Game') and Derek Theler ('90210')....


Comedy Central to Debut Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR Tonight, 5/11
by TV News Desk - May 11, 2012

Comedy Central shines the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today with the premiere of THE HALF HOUR, debuting tonight, May 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT....


Marcus Center Presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL, 2/18
by Max Schwager - February 08, 2012

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL on February 18th for two performances at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Buddy Renews His Wedding Vows on Tonight's CAKE BOSS on TLC
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2012

On tonight's episode of TLC's CAKE BOSS, the series star, Buddy Valastro, renews his wedding vows with his wife Lisa in an hourlong special. The episode airs 10:00 pm/ET on TLC....


ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Wednesday's Number 1 Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2011

With repeat comedies from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ("The Middle"/"Suburgatory"/"Modern Family"/"Happy Endings") and a replay of "Revenge" at 10:00 p.m., ABC beat NBC by 50% and Fox's encore comedy line-up (from 8:00-10:00 p.m.) by 20% on Wednesday night among Adults 18-49....


NBC's 'PARKS & REC' With Guest Star Joe Biden Retains 85% of Lead-In
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2012

* From 9:31-10:01 p.m. ET, PARKS & RECREATION, (1.7/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall) retained 85 percent of its 18-49 lead-in from 'The Office,' up from last week's 71 percent retention. In adults 18-34, 'Parks' retained 100 percent of its lead-in (with a 1.8 rating vs. a1.8)....


ABC Family's BABY DADDY is Summer's #1 New Cable Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2012

Surging by Double-Digit Margins Week to Week, BABY DADDY is Cable's TV's #1 telecast at 8:30 P.M. in Women 18-34 and Women 18-49 for the 7th Straight Week; Is Summer's #1 New Cable Comedy in Women 18-34/Females 12-34....


Jean-Luc Bilodeau to Star in ABC Family's New Comedy BABY DADDY
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2012

ABC Family announces that Jean-Luc Bilodeau, best known for his role as Josh Trager on the network's hit series 'Kyle XY,' is cast as 'Ben' in the upcoming half hour comedy series BABY DADDY which is set to premiere this Summer 2012....


Comedy Central to Debut Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR, 5/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2012

Comedy Central shines the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today with the premiere of THE HALF HOUR, debuting Friday, May 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. ...


Showtime to End WEEDS With Hunter Parrish
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2012

Variety reports that Showtime has canceled its long-running series WEEDS. The half-hour comedy from Lionsgate first aired on the cable network in 2005 and features Broadway vet Hunter Parrish. The upcoming eighth and final season of the show is currently in production and is set to air July 1....


The Hub Network Unveils 2012-3 Program Slate
by Caryn Robbins - March 01, 2012

Programs based on iconic names and strong, beloved properties are among the four new original series that will join eight returning popular original series on The Hub TV Network's 2012-2013 programming lineup....


Julia Roberts to Produce TAMING OF THE SHREW, a Workplace Comedy on ABC
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2012

As Deadline Hollywood reported earlier today, mega-movie star and Broadway vet, Julia Roberts, is set to produce TAMING OF THE SHREW, a workplace comedy for ABC - though not inspired by Shakespeare's classic play. ...


Showtime to End WEEDS With Hunter Parrish
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2012

Variety reports that Showtime has canceled its long-running series WEEDS. The half-hour comedy from Lionsgate first aired on the cable network in 2005 and features Broadway vet Hunter Parrish. The upcoming eighth and final season of the show is currently in production and is set to air July 1....


LARRY KING NOW to Premiere on Hulu Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2012

According to The New York Times, veteran CNN talk show host Larry King will premiere his new interview show, LARRY KING NOW on Hulu starting tonight as part of a deal brokered between the web video site and Ora TV....


Tim Blake Nelson to Appear in 'Modern Family' Season Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2011

Modern Family's past guest stars have included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nathan Lane and more. In this season's premiere tonight, Tim Blake Nelson will play a cowboy as the families head off to a ranch....


Photo Flash: First Look - Madonna Featured in ABC's NIGHTLINE 1/12
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2012

Pop Icon Madonna sits with Cynthia McFadden for a candid and revealing interview airing on NIGHTLINE Thursday, January 12th on the ABC Television Network. The interview will also air on 'Good Morning America,' and '20/20,' on Friday, January 13th....


ABC's MODERN FAMILY Scores Best-Ever Results Against IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2012

Up against the 2-hour season premiere of Fox's American Idol, ABC posted a strong second-place finish on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49, beating out third-place CBS by 20% and fourth-place NBC by 100%....


STAGE TUBE: James Van Der Beek Chats About Role on ABC's APARTMENT 23
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2012

Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek can now be seen playing himself on the new ABC comedy series DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23. On the half-hour comedy, Van Der Beek plays a 'heightened version' of himself....






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