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[12/04/06 - 11:47 PM]
Ben Stiller and Carla Gugino Stand Watch in "Reel Comedy: Night at the Museum" Premiering Monday, December 18 at 8:30 P.M. on Comedy Central(R)
The special is hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt, who acts as a private guide for viewers when he meets up with the film's star, Ben Stiller.

[12/04/06 - 10:36 PM]
Love, Longing and Lots of Sand When Amanda Bynes Finds Herself 'Lovewrecked' January 21st on ABC Family
The original movie stars Amanda Bynes, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Bennett, Jamie-Lynn DiScala, Fred Willard, Kathy Griffin and Lance Bass.

[12/04/06 - 10:10 PM]
We TV Expands Platform Programming Strategy
The network plans to launch two new one-hour anthology blocks in January: "Real Mysteries," a block of dramatic mystery-themed programming, and "WE Spotlight," a selection of original and acquired series and specials.

[12/04/06 - 09:25 PM]
It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
The "Julie Andrews Weekend" features "Mary Poppins" and a double feature of the "Eloise" movies.

[12/04/06 - 09:09 PM]
The Return of Courtney Love to Have Its U.S. Premiere on VH1 on Saturday, December 16 at 9:00 Pm
The film also features never-before-seen home movies of Courtney and Kurt.

[12/04/06 - 08:58 PM]
Oxygen Reaches Subscriber Milestone
The network is now available in 70 million homes.

[12/04/06 - 01:50 PM]
CBS Signs David Letterman as Host of the "Late Show" Through Fall 2010
"I'm thrilled to be continuing on at CBS," said Letterman. "At my age you really don't want to have to learn a new commute."

[12/04/06 - 01:50 PM]
Eminent Artists from Broadway, Nashville, Motown, Hollywood and Around the Globe Converge in Washington, D.C. to Salute This Year's Honorees at "The 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors," to Be Broadcast Tuesday, DeC. 26 on the CBS Television Network
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Zubin Mehta, Dolly Parton, Smokey Robinson and Steven Spielberg are this year's honorees.

[12/04/06 - 01:48 PM]
Viewers Are Invited to Unwrap Special Encore Episodes of the Hit CBS Comedies "How I Met Your Mother" and "Two and a Half Men," on Christmas Night, Monday, DeC. 25
Three encore episodes of the sophomore comedy are set to run on Monday, December 25.

[12/04/06 - 01:47 PM]
Criminal Minds Gets Super Sunday Time Period
On Wednesday, November 29, the series delivered its largest audience to date with 17.95 million viewers tuning in.

[12/04/06 - 12:34 PM]
Mystery Fans Can Snuggle Up with Sleuth in December
Among its highlights: marathons of "Karen Sisco," "L.A. Dragnet," "EZ Streets" and "Miami Vice."

[12/04/06 - 12:32 PM]
'NBC Sunday Night Football' Powers NBC to #2 in November Sweep
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 3 and the November sweeps period.

[12/04/06 - 11:05 AM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, December 3, 2006 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 3.

[12/04/06 - 11:04 AM]
TBS Unwraps 10th Annual 24 Hours of a Christmas Story Marathon
The network's annual marathon of the holiday classic begins Sunday, December 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/04/06 - 10:26 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Dials Up the White House for New Animated Series Network Greenlights Amp'D Mobile Original "Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States"
The news marks the first time original mobile programming spawned a TV series.

[12/04/06 - 09:33 AM]
Rick Schroder Kills Time on "24"
He joins a list of notable newcomers this season, including Chad Lowe, Powers Boothe, Peter MacNicol, Regina King, James Cromwell), Kal Penn, Marisol Nichols, Alexander Siddig, David Hunt and Harry Lennix.

[12/04/06 - 09:31 AM]
Snl Adds Akon to December 9 Show
"Saturday Night Live" will feature two top ten musical performances with the late addition of chart-topping hip-hop artist Akon to the December 9 show.

[12/04/06 - 09:30 AM]
Sci Fi Stakes a Claim to Sunday Nights
In addition: the network confirms the "Stargates" and "Painkiller Jane" are set for Friday nights in April.

[12/03/06 - 08:14 PM]
Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Kiefer Sutherland Win 'Big' at 'VH1 Big in '06 Awards' Premiering Sunday, December 3 at 9 PM*
Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Kiefer Sutherland were among the 'big' winners at the show.

[12/01/06 - 06:11 PM]
Itunes Provides a Sneak Peak to Fans of NBC's Returning 'Scrubs' with a First Look of the Upcoming Musical Episode
The first look is a video montage set to the original song "Guy Love," sung by cast members Donald Faison and Zach Braff concerning their characters' unique friendship.

[12/01/06 - 03:18 PM]
Development Update: November 27-December 1 (Weekly Round-Up)
Over 30 updates on projects in development and tidbits about shows currently on the air!

[12/01/06 - 02:16 PM]
Another British Invasion on the CW
The CW will plans to air two specials highlighting the first two seasons of "Britain's Next Top Model."

[12/01/06 - 12:03 PM]
TVlanD.com to Air Full-Length Episodes of Marlo Thomas's Ground-Breaking Series That Girl and Emmy Award-Winning Special Free to Be ... You and Me Throughout December
A 48-hour weekend marathon of its most popular episodes also airs Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10.

[12/01/06 - 12:01 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, November 30, 2006 - (Based of Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, November 30.

[12/01/06 - 12:00 PM]
This Just IN... ...from CBS Entertainment
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, November 30.

[12/01/06 - 11:38 AM]
NBC Tells '30 Rock' to Rock on for Remainder of 2006-07 as Freshman Comedy Receives Full-Season Pickup
The Peacock sticks with the struggling comedy for the rest of the 2006-07 season.

[12/01/06 - 11:33 AM]
'3 LbS.' Goes Three-And-Out for Cbs, NBC Eyes 'Raines,' 'Donnellys' for Spring
Midseason dramas "Raines" and "The Black Donnellys" reportedly will take over "Las Vegas" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip's" time periods - Fridays at 9:00/8:00c and Mondays at 10:00/9:00c respectively - in March.

[12/01/06 - 10:04 AM]
Roseanne's Laurie Metcalf and Johnny Galecki, Scrubs' Neil Flynn and Eureka's Colin Ferguson Guest Star on TBS's New Original Comedy Series My Boys
In addition, legendary Chicago Cubs stadium Wrigley Field and Jeannie Noth Gaffigan, Jim Gaffigan's real life wife, will also appear on the show's January 16 season finale.

[11/30/06 - 09:54 PM]
The CW Finishes Its First Sweep En Fuego!
The CW spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/30/06 - 08:25 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranked 5th in Prime Time in November
"March of the Penguins" premiere drives the network to fifth place in primetime among all ad-supported cable networks.

[11/30/06 - 05:41 PM]
Lifetime Orders Production of 'Army Wives,' from the Mark Gordon Company and Touchstone Television
The new series, which stars Kim Delaney and Catherine Bell, will premiere in March.

[11/30/06 - 05:38 PM]
With the Only Gains Among the Major Networks, NBC Jumps 15 Percent to a #2 Finish in the November Sweep
NBC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/30/06 - 05:38 PM]
ABC Marks Is First November Sweep Win in 7 Years in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/30/06 - 05:36 PM]
Amanda Eliminated from "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[11/30/06 - 05:35 PM]
Season Highs for "Top Model" and "One Tree Hill" Propel the CW to Second Best Night Since Launch
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 29.

[11/30/06 - 05:34 PM]
Final Sweeps Ratings: CBS Is Number One in November
CBS spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/30/06 - 05:32 PM]
CBS Solidfies Its November Victory with a Dominating Performance on the Final Night of the Sweep
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, November 29.

[11/30/06 - 05:31 PM]
The 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards Will Be Broadcast Live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Friday, June 15, 2007, 9:00-11:00 Pm, Live Et; Delayed Pt on the CBS Television Network
Nominations for all Daytime Programming except Children's Programming will be announced live from New York on CBS News's "The Early Show" on March 14, 2007.

[11/30/06 - 11:12 AM]
Style Network Ties the Knot
The network inks a programming partnership with "The Knot," the leading online wedding media company and go to source for advice on today's weddings.

[11/30/06 - 11:10 AM]
Lifetime Kicks Off the New Year with the Provocative Lifetime Original Movie 'To Be Fat Like Me,' Starring Kaley Cuoco ('8 Simple Rules') and Caroline Rhea ('The Biggest Loser'), Premiering Monday, January 8, 2007
The movie launches Lifetime's second annual "Living Healthy" initiative to encourage viewers to make healthy lifestyle decisions and promote tolerance.

[11/30/06 - 09:18 AM]
USA Network Announces All-Star Guest Slate for Hit Series "Monk" Season Five Return in January
Steven Weber, Ricardo Chavira, Andy Richter, Sean Astin and more set to appear in the back half of the show's fifth season.

[11/30/06 - 09:15 AM]
The "Jericho" Mystery Continues Online
Starting today, fans can enjoy a new super-charged web site with great new features, exclusive footage and insider information.

[11/29/06 - 11:14 PM]
VH1 Rock Docs Rolls Out Five New Music-Based Documentaries
Each of the documentaries will "reveal an untold story in the history of rock and hip-hop music, combining never-before-seen footage with a unique and unconventional narrative approach."

[11/29/06 - 10:03 PM]
Hallmark Channel's U.S. Television Premiere of "March of the Penguins" Ranks as Network's Highest-Ever-Rated Telecast, Saturday, November 25
The film's broadcast premiere drew a 4.1 household rating and 4.5 million viewers overall.

[11/29/06 - 08:45 PM]
Sci Fi Has Best November Ever in Younger Demographics and Reaps Double Digit Increases in Key Demographics and Household Delivery
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.

[11/29/06 - 03:43 PM]
Robin Givens and Mel Harris Join Cast of MyNetworkTV'S"Saints and Sinners"
"Sinners" previously ran until the title "A Dangerous Love."

[11/29/06 - 03:33 PM]
NBC's Mid-Season 2006-07 Schedule Includes New Sunday Lineup with Debut of 'Grease: You'Re the One That I Want' and Season Premiere of 'The Apprentice' Starting January 7, Followed by Return of 'Crossing Jordan' on January 21 After Conclusion of 'Sunday Night Football'
In addition, "Friday Night Lights" will shift to Wednesdays at 8:00/7:00c starting January 10.

[11/29/06 - 11:40 AM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, November 28, 2006 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 28.

[11/29/06 - 11:39 AM]
Nia Long to Guest Star on ABC's "Boston Legal"
She'll play a disciplined, ambitious, micro-managing new associate from the New York office of Crane Poole & Schmidt during a three-episode arc.

[11/29/06 - 11:37 AM]
Primetime: Basic Instincts Looks at Whether People Survive and Thrive on Their Instincts Alone
The newsmagazine returns with a new five-part series to air Wednesdays at 10:00/9:00c beginning December 6.







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[11/14/24 - 05:30 AM]
More Performers Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves and Bailey Zimmerman will all take the stage at this year's star-studded CMA Awards.

[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.