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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.

VIDEO: Watch a First Look at DAVE on FXX Photo VIDEO: Watch a First Look at DAVE on FXX
by Sarah Leiber - March 02, 2020

He's a once-in-a-generation artist. Of sorts. Get a FIRST LOOK at FXX's new original series, DAVE. Premieres 3/4 on FXX. 3/5 on FX on Hulu....


Apple Orders Sara Bareilles Musical Dramedy Series LITTLE VOICE Photo Apple Orders Sara Bareilles Musical Dramedy Series LITTLE VOICE
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

According to TV Live, Apple has given a straight-to-series, 10-episode order to the half-hour dramedy Little Voice, featuring original music Sara Bareilles....


ABC Presents DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE Photo ABC Presents DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 26, 2018

The Emmy® Award-winning special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice” will air THURSDAY, DEC. 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/5/11)...


HBO Max Pilot DELILAH Adds Arturo Castro Photo HBO Max Pilot DELILAH Adds Arturo Castro
by Abigail Charpentier - September 30, 2019

The half-hour comedy starring Jessica Rothe 'Deliliah' has added Arturo Castro to it's cast, according to a Deadline exclusive....


Apple Orders Sara Bareilles Musical Dramedy Series LITTLE VOICE Photo Apple Orders Sara Bareilles Musical Dramedy Series LITTLE VOICE
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

According to TV Live, Apple has given a straight-to-series, 10-episode order to the half-hour dramedy Little Voice, featuring original music Sara Bareilles....


Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith Host Hallmark Channel '2018 June Weddings Preview Spec Photo Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith Host Hallmark Channel '2018 June Weddings Preview Special'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 10, 2018

Pascale Hutton ('When Calls the Heart,' 'Sanctuary') and Kavan Smith ('When Calls the Heart,' 'Supernatural') host the network's '2018 June Weddings Preview Special,' premiering Saturday, May 19 (11:00 p.m. ET/PT) giving viewers a sneak peek at the four original movie premieres in the network's annu...


truTV Announces Return of Hit Series TACOMA FD Photo truTV Announces Return of Hit Series TACOMA FD
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2020

 truTV has announced the season two premiere date for its red-hot hit Tacoma FD, the half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in one of America's rainiest cities. The scripted series returns Thursday, March 26 at 10:00pm ET/PT with thirteen all-new episodes, an increased order from season one's ten-episo...


VIDEO: YouTube & AwesomenessTV Release Trailer for OVERTHINKING WITH KAT & JUNE Photo VIDEO: YouTube & AwesomenessTV Release Trailer for OVERTHINKING WITH KAT & JUNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

From YouTube Originals and AwesomenessTV comes the official trailer for 'Overthinking with Kat and June,' a new female led comedy coming to YouTube Premium on December 19. The half hour comedy series will focus on the inner thoughts of two women as they form a strange but beautiful friendship....


NBC Unwraps Its Fall Lineup with 2017 NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW Special Photo NBC Unwraps Its Fall Lineup with 2017 NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW Special
by Caryn Robbins - September 01, 2017

NBC is unwrapping its fall lineup with THE 2017 NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW which will be hosted by the cast of 'Great News' and includes a special appearance by nine-time Emmy Award winner Tina Fey....


ABC's is the Only Net Up Year to Year Against the World Series Game 1 with THE CONNER Photo ABC's is the Only Net Up Year to Year Against the World Series Game 1 with THE CONNERS at a 5-Year High in Its Slot
by Tori Hartshorn - October 24, 2018

ABC Tuesday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.8 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49): Boosted by “The Conners” leading off its night, ABC's Tuesday prime time delivery grew year- to-year against the start of the World Series by 11% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 0.9/3 on 10/24/17). In fact, ABC was the only net...


Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE Photo Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2019

Deadline reports that Coming To The Stage, a vehicle for up-and-coming comics, has been picked up for seasons 8-10 on Pluto TV....


Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Photo Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

Kristin Chenoweth is set to star in the half-hour comedy The Biggest Star In Appleton at Disney+, according to Deadline....


Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas Photo Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018

Freeform has picked up “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” to series with a 10-episode order. From “Please Like Me” creator, writer and comedian Josh Thomas, and produced by Avalon Television and Freeform, the half-hour comedy introduces Nicholas (Josh Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-old still living at home w...


VIDEO: Trevor Noah Talks About the Student Walkout, Says Protesters Were Louder Than Photo VIDEO: Trevor Noah Talks About the Student Walkout, Says Protesters Were Louder Than Bernie Sanders
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2018

Students held #NationalWalkoutDay to protest gun violence on the one month anniversary of the Parkland shooting, and the House passes a school safety bill devoid of gun control measures. Trevor Noah tackled these issues on the most recent episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Check out the cli...


Cheyenne Jackson to Host a DESCENDANTS Remix Dance Party on Disney Channel Photo Cheyenne Jackson to Host a DESCENDANTS Remix Dance Party on Disney Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020

'Descendants' fans can look forward to rocking out to the 'Descendants Remix Dance Party: A Disney Channel Music Event,' a celebration of 'Descendants' music, premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 20 (7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel. Hosted by Cheyenne Jackson as Hades from 'Descendants 3,' the half-hour h...


Tom Hanks to Star in NBC's THE DAVID S. PUMPKINS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Photo Tom Hanks to Star in NBC's THE DAVID S. PUMPKINS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
by TV News Desk - September 28, 2017

'Saturday Night Live' legend David S. Pumpkins is returning to NBC for a Halloween-themed animated half-hour special on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. Any questions?...


Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27 Photo Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018

Comedy Central announced today that its newest game show series Taskmaster, hosted by Reggie Watts (The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Bang! Bang!), will premiere on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 p.m. The series, whose format originated in the U.K., requires individuals to use ingenuity and creativ...


Drew Michael, Suki Waterhouse Comedy Special To Debut This Year on HBO Photo Drew Michael, Suki Waterhouse Comedy Special To Debut This Year on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - June 15, 2018

HBO has wrapped production on a special starring comedians Drew Michael and Suki Waterhouse, with Jerrod Carmichael directing. Shot in Los Angeles last month, the special will debut on the network later this year....


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: WEEKEND UPDATE Coming to Primetime Beginning Today Photo SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: WEEKEND UPDATE Coming to Primetime Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017

NBC is bringing a late-night institution to primetime with a four-episode order for SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: WEEKEND UPDATE, which joins the schedule starting Today, Aug. 10 at 9 p.m....


E! Sets Premiere For Late Night Talk Show BUSY TONIGHT Hosted By Busy Phillips On Sun Photo E! Sets Premiere For Late Night Talk Show BUSY TONIGHT Hosted By Busy Phillips On Sunday, October 28
by Tori Hartshorn - August 16, 2018

E! brings viewers all the best in pop culture as the new late night talk show, “Busy Tonight,” hosted and executive produced by actress and social media sensation, Busy Philipps, premieres onSunday, October 28 at 10pm ET/PT. The half hour talk show, airing every Sunday through Wednesday, will featur...


CBS Picks Up Freshman Comedy YOUNG SHELDON for 2018-19 Broadcast Season Photo CBS Picks Up Freshman Comedy YOUNG SHELDON for 2018-19 Broadcast Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2018

CBS announced today that the hit freshman comedy YOUNG SHELDON is the Network's first renewal for the 2018-2019 broadcast season....


VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Apple's SERVANT from M. Night Shyamalan Photo VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Apple's SERVANT from M. Night Shyamalan
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019

Apple today unveiled the official trailer for 'Servant,' a new Apple Original series from Academy Award-nominated executive producer M. Night Shyamalan (Glass, Split, The Sixth Sense)....


HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae Photo HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019

HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae....


Heather Headley's LIFE IS A STAGE Concert to Air on PBS Photo Heather Headley's LIFE IS A STAGE Concert to Air on PBS
by Julie Musbach - August 30, 2018

Tony & Grammy Award winner Heather Headley will star in "Heather Headley: Life is a Stage," a PBS concert special for New York area stations Thirteen, WLIW and NJTV this September....


Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Photo Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

Kristin Chenoweth is set to star in the half-hour comedy The Biggest Star In Appleton at Disney+, according to Deadline....






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