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....
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
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....
ABC's MAN UP Debuts With Solid Numbers
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2011 Featuring 'Last Man Standing,' 'Man Up!,' 'DWTS: The Results' and 'Body of Proof,' ABC (10.7 million) finished as the 2nd-most-watched TV network overall to CBS on Tuesday, topping Fox by 6% (a special 2-hour 'The X Factor') and more than doubling NBC's audience on the evening (+110% - 2-hour 'The B...
Tim Blake Nelson to Appear in 'Modern Family' Season Premiere
by Kelsey Denette - August 11, 2011 Modern Family's past guest stars have included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nathan Lane and more. In this season's premiere on September 21, Tim Blake Nelson will play a cowboy, according to Digital Spy....
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....
Marcus Center Presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL, 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 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....
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. ...
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....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Robert Throws a Pool Party on NBC's THE OFFICE
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2012 On tonight's episode of NBC's THE OFFICE entitled 'Pool Party', after Robert (two-time Emmy Award winner James Spader) decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) suggests that he have a office pool party. Erin (Ellie Kemper) tries to make Andy (Ed Helms) jealous by ...
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....
Nickelodeon's iCARLY is Basic Cable's Top Entertainment Program This Week
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2012 Nickelodeon's iCARLY scored the top entertainment telecast for the week (1/16-1/22/12) with a new episode titled 'iToe Fat Cakes,' (Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8p.m. ET/PT), drawing 4.8 million viewers (up +62% over last year's time period)....
Comedy Central Announces May 2012 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012 This May, the second annual 'The Comedy Awards,' the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, will air on Sunday, May 6....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Andy Richter Guest Stars on Tonight's HOT IN CLEVELAND
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2012 Actor-comedian and Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy Richter guest stars on tonight's episode of TV Land's HOT IN CLEVELAND. In the half-hour comedy, Richter appears as a priest to whom Valerie Bertinelli's Melanie goes to in order to confess and ask for guidance on helping her friend Joy (Jane Leeves)....
MusicalFare Theatre Awarded Grant For Canal Side Comes to Life!
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 19, 2011 MusicalFare Theatre was recently awarded a grant from Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation for its 'Canal Side Comes to Life!' project at Buffalo's Inner Harbor....
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....
STAGE TUBE: Betty White Guests on Today's LIVE! WITH KELLY
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011 Comedian Betty White joined guest co-host Neil Patrick Harris and host Kelly Ripa on ABC's morning talk show LIVE! WITH KELLY. Harris is one of a revolving group of celebrity guest hosts joining Ripa until a permanent host is found to take the place of retired host Regis Philbin....
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.... |