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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 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...


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...


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....


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....


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....


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...


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....


NBC Sets EMMY Red Carpet Special
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014

NBC has scheduled the half-hour live program '66th Primetime Emmy Red Carpet Special' immediately preceding the network's three-hour broadcast of the Emmy Awards....


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...


HBO to Premiere In-Depth Documentary BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, Today
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 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...


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....


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!...


Updated: The CW's THE FLASH Speeds to No. 1 in Time Period in Key Demo
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014

The second episode of THE FLASH kept going at full speed last night. With increased competition, including an original episode of 'The Voice' on NBC and the American League Championship Series on TBS, THE FLASH retained almost 90% of its record-setting Live + Same Day premiere ratings, holding 88% i...


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."...


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....


ABC's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D Delivers Best Numbers Since Season Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - December 03, 2014

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (9-10pm – 5.3 million and 1.8/5 in AD18-49): On its return after the prior week's preemption for the Dancing Finale, ABC's Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was up by double digits in Total Viewers...


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,...


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....


Broadway's Sean Patrick Doyle Joins HBO Pilot MAMMA DALLAS
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

Broadway actor Sean Patrick Doyle has boarded HBO's comedy pilot Mamma Dallas, written and directed by Enlightened creator Mike White, who also executive produces the pilot with Dede Gardner....


The CW's THE FLASH Speeds to No. 1 in Time Period in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2014

The second episode of THE FLASH kept going at full speed last night, ranking #1 in the hour among men 18-34 (1.5/6), #2 in the hour in adults 18-34...


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....


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...






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