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Michael Che Is SNL's New 'Weekend Update' Co-Anchor
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2014

Michael Che will join Colin Jost at the "Weekend Update" desk for the upcoming 40th season of NBC's iconic late-night show "Saturday Night Live."...


PATTON OSWALT: TRAGEDY PLUS COMEDY EQUALS TIME Premieres 4/6 on Comedy Central
by Tyler Peterson - March 17, 2014

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee Patton Oswalt returns to Comedy Central in the network television premiere of “Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time” debuting on the network on Sunday, April 6, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special will be available in advance of the on-air premiere on Tuesday, April...


Comedy Central to Debut New Special WHITNEY CUMMINGS: I LOVE YOU, 6/28
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2014

Whitney Cummings returns to her one true love, stand-up, when her new special, "Whitney Cummings: I Love You," premieres on Comedy Central on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT....


LIVE FROM E! with Jason Kennedy, Ross Mathews & Maria Menounos Expands to Three Nights
by Tyler Peterson - August 12, 2014

“Live From E!,” the fast-paced, roundtable series that delivers a unique take on the most talked about entertainment and pop culture news through a lively panel-driven conversation, is expanding to three nights a week, it was announced today by Cyndi McClellan, President, Network Strategy & E! News,...


Dan Soder Set for Comedy Works Larimer Square, 3/13-16
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014

Originally from Aurora, CO, Dan Soder started doing stand-up at the ripe age of 21. After two years of playing clubs and casinos all over the southwest, Dan decided he'd had enough of extreme heat and venomous animals, so he moved to New York to get serious about stand-up....


NBC to Co-Produce, Air WORKING THE ENGELS Starring Andrea Martin
by Tyler Peterson - November 14, 2013

NBC has entered a deal to co-produce 12 episodes of the half-hour singlecam comedy 'Working the Engels' from producers Halfire-CORE Entertainment in partnership with Shaw Media....


HBO to Pass on Patti LuPone's PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

The cable network has decided not to move forward with the project which was described as 'a hilarious, poignant look at life today as seen through the prism of a brother and sister living in New Jersey....


HBO to Premiere In-Depth Documentary BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, 4/4
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2014

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, chronicling the making of his 18th studio album, will debut FRIDAY, APRIL 4 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO...


HBO to Pass on Patti LuPone's PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

The cable network has decided not to move forward with the project which was described as 'a hilarious, poignant look at life today as seen through the prism of a brother and sister living in New Jersey....


E! Kicks Off Final 'Fashion Week' Coverage Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - September 11, 2014

As this year's New York Fashion Week comes to a close, E! celebrates all the news, trends and celebrity scoop with three stylish specials for the fashionista in everyone....


Disney Junior's SHERIFF CALLIE'S WILD WEST Corrals Record Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

In its January 20 TV premiere after its auspicious WATCH Disney Junior app launch in November, Disney Junior channel's original series “Sheriff Callie's Wild West” (5:00-5:55 p.m.) lassoed impressive ratings in Total Viewers...


Bravo to Premiere New Series THE PEOPLE'S COUCH This March
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2013

Bravo Media continues to flip the cameras on TV viewers with a full series order of 'The People's Couch,' scheduled to premiere in March 2014....


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Issues 'Apology' for Comments on FOX's Megyn Kelly
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2013

Jon Stewart issued an apology to FOX News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly after he poked fun at her recent statements regarding the skin color of Santa Claus. Watch the comic's tongue and cheek apology below!...


BOUNCE TV Announces Original Series Pickups and Renewals
by Sarah Bellet - May 05, 2014

BOUNCE TV, the nation's first-ever and fastest-growing broadcast television network designed for African American audiences -- today announced its original programming plans for the current upfront season...


AMERICAN IDOL Sinks Below 8 Millions Viewers for Second Straight Week
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2014

Despite the high drama of the judges finally opting to use their one and only 'save' of the season, FOX's AMERICAN IDOL results show pulled in a meager 7.72 million viewers...


THE 7D & GRAVITY FALLS Hit Series Highs on Disney XD
by Tyler Peterson - August 05, 2014

An all-new episode of “The 7D,” a modern-day, comedic take on the world of the Seven Dwarfs, rose to series highs among Kids 2-11 (501,000/1.3 rating), Kids 6-11 (428,000/1.8 rating) and Boys 6-11 (227,000/1.9 rating) and delivered its #2 telecast to date in Total Viewers (752,000), Kids 6-14 (481,0...


All New Disney Pixar Holiday Special TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT Coming to ABC!
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2014

Today, Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, announced the network pick-up of an all-new Disney•Pixar holiday special, 'Toy Story That Time Forgot' for the 2014 holiday season...


ABC's THE GOLDBERGS Hits 6-Week Ratings High
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2014

Building on its lead-in (+21%/+14%) during the 9pm half-hour, ABC freshman The Goldbergs was up in Total Viewers (+7%) and Adults 18-49 (+7%) to deliver 6-week highs on both counts - since 2/4/14....


New Talk Show JOSIAH'S FINEST to Premiere 12/7
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2013

'JOSIAH'S FINEST' Presenting the BEST OF THE BEST interviews and Performances , Featuring CELEBRITIES and RISING STARS! The half hour show will feature, ACTORS, ACTRESSES, SINGERS, COSTUME, SET DESIGNERS, CREATIVE DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, and WRITERS....


ABC Family's MELISSA & JOEY, BABY DADDY Hit Multi-Week Highs in Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - March 27, 2014

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” surged to 7-week highs in Adults 18-34 (468,000/0.7 rating), Women 18-34 (310,000/0.9 rating), Viewers 12-34 (580,000/0.6 rating) and Females 12-34 (402,000/0.9 rating), 6-week highs in Adults 18-49 (666,000/0.5 rating) and 5-week highs in Total Viewers (1.013 million...


Disney XD's New Monday Lineup Scores New Highs in Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013

At 7 o'clock, in its second week of its month-long event, skit comedy game show 'Just Kidding' posted series highs across the board: Total Viewers (1.11 million), Kids 6-14 (578,000/1.6 rating), Boys 6-14 (357,000/1.9 rating), Kids 6-11 (448,000/1.9 rating), Boys 6-11 (284,0000/2.3 rating), Kids 2-1...


Off-Broadway's ILUMINATE Set for NEW YORK 1 this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - March 27, 2014

iLUMINATE will be featured on NY1's 'This Ain't Rocket Science' this Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th. The half-hour program airs at 6:30 & 9:30pm both nights. The new 2014 edition of iLUMINATE opened on January 27th to unanimous rave reviews, led by The New York Times who dubbed the show...


ABC's Wednesday Comedy Block Returns at #1
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2014

ABC's Wednesday Comedy Block (8-10pm - 7.0 million and 2.2/6 in AD18-49): ABC's 8-10pm Wednesday comedies returned to originals for the first time in 4 weeks...


Cristela Alonzo Set for Comedy Works Landmark Village, 4/17-19
by Tyler Peterson - April 02, 2014

Cristela is a stand-up comedian that has appeared on Conan, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Gabriel Iglesias' Stand-Up Revolution, Last Comic Standing and Live at Gotham. She was also a featured comedian on Showtime Network's Legally Brown....


HBO to Premiere In-Depth Documentary BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, 4/4
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2014

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, chronicling the making of his 18th studio album, will debut FRIDAY, APRIL 4 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO...






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