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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.

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....


ABC Family's MELISSA & JOEY, BABY DADDY Hit 13-Week Highs in Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2014

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” surged to 8-week highs in Adults 18-34 (401,000/0.6 rating), Women 18-34 (295,000/0.9 rating), Adults 18-49 (611,000/0.5 rating), Women 18-49 (448,000/0.7 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (549,000/0.6 rating); a 13-week high in Total Viewers (1.02 million); a 15-week high in ...


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...


REELZ to Air Joan Rivers Special, 9/11
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2014

REELZCHANNEL today announced that the network will honor an entertainment icon with 'Joan Rivers Remembered', an OK! TV produced special that looks at Joan Rivers' life making us laugh. Known for her rapid-fire jokes and unflinching sense of humor, Joan Rivers rose to fame as one of the first female...


Casey Wilson and Ken Marino to Host NBC Fall Preview Show
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2014

NBC is unwrapping its new fall offerings with “The NBC Primetime Preview Show,” hosted by Casey Wilson and Ken Marino of the new comedy “Marry Me.”...


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...


Nickelodeon is Basic Cable's No. 1 Network in Total Day for Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014

Nickelodeon closed the third week of September (9/15/14-9/21/14) as basic cable's number-one network in total day with Kids 2-11...


VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Reveals His Top Turn Ons & Offs on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS!
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2015

Since the LOOKING star is amongst the most coveted of gay bachelors since Tab Hunter, host Andy Cohen couldn't help but ask him what qualities he seeks in a suitor....


STAGE TUBE: Watch Jonathan Groff in Trailer for Season 2 of HBO's LOOKING!
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2014

Below, check out the official trailer for the Season 2 of HBO's LOOKING, starring Broadway favorite Jonathan Groff. The series returns on Sunday, January 11 at 10PM....


HBO to Telecast WEIGH-IN LIVE: PACQUIAO/BRADLEY 2, 4/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2014

Boxing fans can get a ringside seat for one of the sport's most dramatic pre-fight activities when HBO telecasts “WEIGH-IN LIVE: PACQUIAO/BRADLEY 2...


USA Network Announces Return of Hit Series SUITS and SIRENS
by Caryn Robbins - November 25, 2014

USA Network brings back two dynamic series in January. From Creator and Executive Producer Aaron Korsh, the critically acclaimed drama SUITS returns on Wednesday, January 28 at 10/9c for the remainder of its 4th season....


ABC Family Cancels Tori Spelling's MYSTERY GIRLS After One Season
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2014

ABC Family has canceled the half-hour comedy MYSTERY GIRLS after only one season. The series starred Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth....


STAGE TUBE: Watch Jonathan Groff in Trailer for Season 2 of HBO's LOOKING!
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2014

Below, check out the official trailer for the Season 2 of HBO's LOOKING, starring Broadway favorite Jonathan Groff. The series returns on Sunday, January 11 at 10PM....


Comedy Central to Premiere DAVID SPADE: MY FAKE PROBLEMS, 5/4
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2014

Stand-Up Month finishes strong when David Spade returns to Comedy Central with the world premiere of his new one-hour stand-up special, "David Spade: My Fake Problems," debuting on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 p.m....


ABC's NASHVILLE Retains 100% of Week-Ago Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2014

For the 2nd consecutive week this season, ABC delivered the No. 1 TV show on Wednesday among Adults 18-49 with “Modern Family” (3.5/10). ...


History Orders New Game Show PAWNOGRAPHY
by Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2014

HISTORY has picked up 10 episodes of a new game show titled “PAWNOGRAPHY” from Leftfield Pictures, it was announced today by Elaine Frontain Bryant, Senior Vice President, Programming and Development for HISTORY. The half-hour game show will be taped in front of a live studio audience and production...


HERE COMES MISTER HERSHEY Set for Hershey Area Playhouse, 8/22
by Tyler Peterson - August 01, 2014

PA Historical Dramas presents the musical medley, 'Here Comes Mister Hershey' at the Hershey Area Playhouse on Friday, August 22, 2014 @ 7:30 PM....


VIDEO: Watch GAME OF THRONES: A Day in the Life Behind-the-Scenes Special
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2015

HBO has shared the half-hour behind-the-scenes special GAME OF THRONES: A Day in the Life” on the upcoming fifth season of the hit series. Check it out below!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Looking for Glory' on Next LOOKING on HBO
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2015

On the next episode of HBO's LOOKING titled 'Looking for Glory,' Dom makes progress on his chicken take-out window, Patrick and Kevin go to GaymerX and Agustin confronts the risks of sex with Eddie....


5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway, 11/5
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2014

Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual "Comics to Watch" showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - E! to Premiere THE GRACE HELBIG SHOW, 4/3
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015

YouTube star and internet sensation Grace Helbig's new hybrid, comedy talk show on E! is now officially titled “The Grace Helbig Show.”...


Bounce TV to Premiere Second Season FAMILY TIME, 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2014

Bounce TV (www.bouncetv.com) the nation's first-ever and fast-growing broadcast television network for African Americans announced today that the new, 10-episode second season of the network's popular Family Time series will be seen Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) beginning Oct. 14....


5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway, 11/5
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2014

Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual "Comics to Watch" showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the...


ABC Family's BABY DADDY Scores Near-Season Highs with Spring Finale
by Tyler Peterson - March 23, 2015

At 8:30 p.m., based on just-in L+3 ratings, the spring finale of “Baby Daddy” spiked to a 9-week high in Women 18-34 (393,000/1.2 rating), standing as the series' #2 telecast of the season in the target demo, behind only its season premiere. “Baby Daddy” also delivered its biggest telecast in 7 week...


Comedy Central's Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR Returns 6/6
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014

Get ready for the wicked awesome third season premiere of Comedy Central's stand-up series “The Half Hour” on Friday, June 6 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT!...






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