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....
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 ...
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....
Shaquille O'Neal Guest Stars on The Hub's SECRET MILLIONAIRES CLUB Today
by TV News Desk - January 20, 2013 In today's January 20 episode "Elena's Shaqtastic Adventure," Elena is tempted by an elite sports camp that may jeopardize her education so Warren Buffett invites his friend Shaquille O'Neal to help her make an informed decision....
WHITNEY's Chris D'Elia Set for Comedy Works Larimer Square, 5/16-18
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013 Chris D'Elia, star of NBC's 'Whitney', will appear at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, May 16 - 18, 2013....
VIDEO: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Take On the 'Harlem Shake'!
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013 On last night's Comedy Central, 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart and 'Colbert Report' host Stephen Colbert took on the latest viral-video dance fad to sweep the Interwebs: the Harlem Shake. Check out their moves below!...
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....
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....
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....
NIGHTLINE to Interview Florence & the Machine's Lead Singer Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2012 Florence Welch, lead singer of the English indie pop band Florence and the Machine, talks to Cynthia McFadden for NIGHTLINE airing tonight, TUESDAY, MAY 8 (11:35pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network....
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%....
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!...
Mark Wahlberg to Produce A&E Docu Reality Series Based on THE FIGHTER
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2012 Deadine reports that Mark Wahlberg is set to produce a reality pilot for the A&E cable network based on his feature film THE FIGHTER. ...
MTV to Premiere New Reality Series BUCKWILD, 1/3
by Caryn Robbins - December 27, 2012 MTV's 'BUCKWILD' is a new series that follows a group of nine young, carefree and adventurous friends who find unique ways to create their own fun. The half-hour, 12-episode series premieres on Thursday, January 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back new episodes....
Matt Groening Set for FUTURAMA's Live-Stream Chat Tonight, 7/11
by Caryn Robbins - July 10, 2012 Join in for the first FUTURAMA Live-Stream Chat With the producers and talent from the Emmy-Award(R) winning series, tonight, July 11 at 10:30 P.M. Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West, John DiMaggio and Maurice LaMarche are all on tap for the half-hour discussion....
NIGHTLINE to Interview Florence & the Machine's Lead Singer Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2012 Florence Welch, lead singer of the English indie pop band Florence and the Machine, talks to Cynthia McFadden for NIGHTLINE airing tonight, TUESDAY, MAY 8 (11:35pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network....
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 ...
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! ...
Laura Metcalf to Star in HBO Comedy Pilot GETTING ON
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2012 TVline reports that Laurie Metcalf will star in an upcoming medical comedy pilot for HBO titled GETTING ON. The actress joins cast members Alex Borstein and Niecy Nash on the project....
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...
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)....
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).... |