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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.

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....


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...


TBS Greenlights Police Comedy Pilot from Steve and Nancy Carell
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2013

Deadline reports that TBS has ordered a police procedural spoof pilot from Steve Carell and his wife Nancy. The half-hour pilot, to be titled 'Tribeca', will be written by the couple and directed by The Office star....


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 ...


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...


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)....


DATELINE Tops Non-Sports Programming for Friday Night
by TV News Desk - August 24, 2013

“Dateline NBC” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) is the top non-sports choice in the time period on ABC, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. “Dateline” is tied for the #1 non-sports telecast of the night on the Big 4 networks and is the #1 non-...


ABC's THE GOLDBERGS Spikes 67% Over Lead-In
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2014

In the 9pm half-hour, ABC's The Goldbergs spiked over its repeat S.H.I.E.L.D. lead-in by 1.0 million viewers and by 67% in Adults 18-49....


Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jonathan Groff Stars on Next Episode of HBO's LOOKING
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2014

Below, check out a sneak peek at the fourth episode of HBO's new series LOOKING starring Broadway's Jonathan Groff. The episode airs Sunday, February 9th at 10:30PM, only on HBO....


INSIDE AMY SCHUMER Among Comedy Central's May Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013

Spring is in the air and laughter is in bloom this May on COMEDY CENTRAL. Season two of the brand's stand-up series "The Half Hour" debuts on Friday, May 3 at Midnight with all new episodes airing Fridays at Midnight and 12:30 a.m....


Tony Winner Dan Fogler Signs On to TBS Comedy Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2013

TVLine.com reports that Tony Award-winning actor Dan Fogler will join SNL alumna Abby Elliot in an upcoming comedy pilot for TBS titled LIVING THE DREAM....


VIDEO: MTV Releases AWKWARD Midseason Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2013

In last night's summer finale of MTV's hit scripted series “Awkward,” tensions arose between Jenna and Matty, Collin revealed his true feelings toward Jenna and the dramatic cliffhanger ending left viewers on edge. To see what's to come this fall, check out the season three midseason trailer below!...


Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park....


MTV Orders New Singing Competition Series COPYCAT
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2013

Under the auspices of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television, MTV has ordered a new half-hour singing competition COPYCAT....


INSIDE AMY SCHUMER Among Comedy Central's Best Bets Week of 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL's announces its 'Best Bets' for the week of April 28!...


ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Wednesday's No. 1 Show
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2013

ABC's Modern Family continued to rank as Wednesday's #1 TV show in Adults 18-49, outdelivering NBC's special live results show for The Voice by 15% and Fox's American Idol by 11%....


BABY DADDY Scores 5-Week High in Adults 18-49
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2013

At 8 o'clock, 'Melissa & Joey' qualified as cable TV's #1 scripted original telecast in the time period in Women 18-34 (238,000/0.7 rating) and Women 18-49 (395,000/0.6 rating)....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Sundance Channel's PUSH GIRLS Season 2
by - May 13, 2013

PUSH GIRLS is back for a second season on Monday, June 3 at 10/9c. Below, check out a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the Sundance series, courtesy of TVGuide.com. ...


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.'...


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...


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)....


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....






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