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PBS Explores the Roots of Today's Biggest Television Hits in "America in Primetime" Premiering October 30 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:33AMJames L. Brooks, Larry David, Julianna Margulies, Mary Tyler Moore, Shonda Rhimes and Shawn Ryan are among the featured talent.
Op-Ed: Why Science Drama Would Make Great TV Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:05AMNo matter what new sitcoms and dramas the networks dream up this coming fall, I can almost guarantee the absence of one type of show: a show about academia. But a television show about academics — professors, scientist and graduate students — is more necessary than ever before.
Germans Voted "Least Funny"Nationality; Americans "Funniest"; Turks not Very Funny Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:08AMLONDON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Spanish funniest Europeans, then Italians, French, British - Humour is key when meeting new people. The Germans have been voted the world´s "least funny nationality" in a global poll, which ranks …
This episode really existed Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:14PMThe white whale of sitcom episodes is found—and posted to YouTube
Disrupt Backstage Pass: Ashton Kutcher On Why He Invested In Airbnb Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:17AMAshton Kutcher started dabbling in tech startups a few years ago, but he is no longer a dabbler, as his his Disrupt interview with Charlie Rose last week made clear. Kutcher is an investor in a dozen tech companies, including Skype, Foursquare, Path, and Kevin Rose's Milk. In this backstage interview with Sarah Lacy, he reveals that he is also an investor in Airbnb (whose CEO Brian Chesky was ...
A new look for product placement Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 1:56PMThe era of logo-slapping is over. Today it's all about taking a more subtle approach.
Sitcoms are back Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 8:22PMMark Lacter: All told, 15 comedies are planned, up from 13 a year ago and only eight in 2008.
The Uncanny Valley of Advertising Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 12:05PMFrom an economic standpoint, improvements in ad-targeting technology seem pretty obviously Pareto-optimal: Everybody benefits. Advertisers waste fewer ad dollars on people they don't want to reach, publishers can charge more, and consumers see things more relevant to them. So why is it that many people hate ad targeting, and hate being served targeted ads?
Kobe Bryant Says He Beat Up Kids Who Teased Gays in School Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 7:47AM*After Kobe Bryant’s outburst on the court a few games ago, the L.A. Lakers star is still in the midst of trying to redeem his character and show that he is no homophobic guy. In an interview with ESPN’s Lisa Salters, he understands why his choice of words really was a big deal. He shared [...]
Syndication Ratings: Change in Ratings Calculus Sends 'Judge Judy' to Top of Syndie Charts Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 6:02PMAll talk shows except Oprah up over last...
GAME TIME IN VIETNAM Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:48PMHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - The singing begins Saturday for employees at the online gaming start-up
Ed O'neill - Ed O'neill Celebrates 65th Birthday Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 7:02AMEd O'Neill - The 'Modern Family' and 'Bone Collector' actor Ed O'Neill celebrated his 65th birthday with Sofia Vergara and his sitcom co-stars over the weekend. Ed O'Neill best known for his role as 'Al Bundy' on the hugely popular sitcom 'Married...
Sensationalism stirs up storm of debate Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 7:00PMFor the past three weeks, people have been voraciously devouring or deliberately ignoring news reports about a first-degree murder trial that would be rated 18A if it were playing out at the local cineplex instead of in a courtroom.
New Research Shows Information Overload Contributes to Worker Productivity Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 4:36PMSOMEWHERE, APRIL 1, 2011 - Surprising new research was released today revealing that workers become more increasingly productive the more they are interrupted. The study carried out by "Association for Distraction and Information Overload" or something like that, (I was listening to a podcast when I read the report) found that people struggle to complete routine tasks when not accompanied by ...
How the Charlie Sheen Crisis Has Spread Overseas Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 2:01PMScott Roxborough , Mimi Turner With "Two and a Half Men" one of the only successful U.S.sitcoms abroad, overseas buyers wonder whether the show can work without its notorious lead star. read more
Norm Macdonald, standup guy Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 10:16AMSitcoms and films notwithstanding, Macdonald is pleased to have steered his career back closer to standup comedy.
Still Winning? Sheen Takes On Detroit Crowd Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 7:37AMCharlie Sheen kicked off his tour Saturday in Detroit ... SLIDESHOW: Charlie Sheen Descends On Detroit
TV Land Scores Highest Rated Quarter in Primetime in Five Years Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 2:55PMTV Land spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2011.
'Happily Divorced' And 'The Exes' Greenlit By TV Land Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 12:09PMNEW YORK -- Count Fran Drescher of "The Nanny" and Wayne Knight of "Seinfeld" among TV veterans returning in new sitcoms. TV Land network is announcing that Drescher will be back on the air with "Happily Divorced."
Vick (along with Dungy) Shares his Story with Prisoners in Florida Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:42AM*Although its behind him, Michael Vick’s dog fighting past could back to bite him. But in the meantime, as he awaits any new developments with the situation, The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, along with retired NFL coach Tony Dung, spent some time sharing his life lessons with inmates at a Tampa-area prison on Saturday. With a [...]
Sitcom vets Fran Drescher and Wayne Knight returning as TV Land announces 2 new comedies Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 3:59PMNEW YORK, N.Y. - Count Fran Drescher of "The Nanny" and Wayne Knight of "Seinfeld" among TV veterans returning in new sitcoms. TV Land network is announcing that Drescher will be back on the air with "Happily Divorced."
Sitcom Vets Returning in New Shows on TV Land Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 3:44PMSitcom vets Fran Drescher and Wayne Knight returning as TV Land announces 2 new comedies
Sitcom vets Fran Drescher and Wayne Knight returning as TV Land announces 2 new comedies Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 3:26PMNEW YORK - Count Fran Drescher of "The Nanny" and Wayne Knight of "Seinfeld" among TV veterans returning in new sitcoms. TV Land network is announcing that Drescher will be back on the air with "Happily Divorced." She will star as a florist who deals with dating after finding out her husband is gay.
The busy, quick-witted Adam Carolla always has plenty to say Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 4:31PMThough never at a loss for words, the fast-talking, quick-witted Adam Carolla never believed he could write a book. After all, to hear the TV personality/morning radio host-turned-podcast heavy-weight tell it, he can barely write a sentence. Yet last year Carolla released a memoir of sorts — the highly successful "In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks."
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for March 12 Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 11:01PMWASHINGTON, March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
Nickelodeon Responds to a Generation of Fans With New Programming Block - "The '90s Are All That!" Launching This Fall ... Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 2:55PMSaid lineup will include "All That," "Clarissa Explains it All," "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," "Rugrats," "Rocket Power," "Salute Your Shorts," "The Amanda Show" and "Kenan & Kel."
Nickelodeon Responds to a Generation of Fans With New Programming Block--'The '90s Are All That!' Launching This Fall ... Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 2:30PMNickelodeon will launch a new nighttime programming block this fall on TeenNick called "The '90s Are All That!," featuring a rotating selection of iconic live-action and animated shows from Nickelodeon's 1990s library including All That, Clarissa Explains it All, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Rugrats, Rocket Power, Salute Your Shorts, The Amanda Show and Kenan & Kel.
Nickelodeon Adds Friends and Yes, Dear to Nick At Nite's Powerhouse Roster of Modern Comedies Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 2:30PMNickelodeon's Nick at Nite line-up of modern comedies expands to include the complete libraries of beloved series Friends and Yes, Dear. Â The 236-episode catalogue of Friends, one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, will join Nick at Nite this September. Â Yes, Dear, the 122-episode family comedy that follows two couples with dramatically different parenting styles, stars Mike O'Malley and ...
Sanders replaces DeStefano at LaughFest Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 8:39AMLaughFest and Bud Light officials on Wednesday announced the replacement act for comedian Michael DeStefano who died March 6.
Parents advised: Allow daughter to deal with insecure boyfriend Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 11:00PMFamily psychologist John Rosemond hears from the mother of a 19-year-old woman whose boyfriend apparently likes to put her down, mock her or dismiss her accomplishments, but seems to be a good catch in practically every other way.
Let daughter deal with boyfriend Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 7:31AMQ: Our 19-year-old daughter is dating a 19-year-old boy, who, in general, we like. He’s not a partier; he doesn’t smoke or drink; he’s serious about his education; and he has a rational career plan mapped out. Our daughter is also a responsible, levelheaded girl.
Today’s girls growing up much faster than boys Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 11:06PMMcClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 19-year-old daughter is dating a 19-year-old boy, who, in general, we
Lipschtick on a pig Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 11:05PMAfter a quarter-century of delivering record servings of pork onto American tables, the prize-wining slogan, "The Other White Meat," has gone to the slaughterhouse. The tagline disappeared yesterday from all advertising, pork industry Web sites, online promotions and other marketing of the National Pork Board, which said the slogan had...
NFL Lockout Should Make Marketers Call Online Audible Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 1:13PMEarlier this week, three advertising trade groups unveiled an initiative intended to get advertisers migrating more dollars from television to online. In the spirit of seizing every opportunity to make this shift happen, allow me to point out another scenario to get those revenues flowing: the NFL lockout.
Daughter's boyfriend constantly puts her down Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 10:07PMLet your daughter deal with this in her own way
‘Entourage’ Creator Doug Ellin Readies Comedy Pilot ’40′ for HBO Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 9:43AMAs 'Entourage' wraps up its final season, creator/executive producer Doug Ellin is eyeing a new HBO comedy project. '40' is a midlife comedy starring 'Entourage' regular Ed Burns. After reading this article, people also read: Christina Ricci May Join ABC’s ‘Pan Am’ Pilot FX Orders Pilot for Superhero Cop Show ‘Powers’ HBO Expands Online Video Offering with HBO GO
'American Idol' Recap: Pia Toscano, Lauren Alaina Clean Up On Ladies' Night Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 7:21AMWednesday night (March 2) was Ladies Night on "American Idol." Half-priced appletinis! Your friends get in for free! DJ Suave will be spinning the jams he thinks you love all night long! Casey Abrams' facial hair will not — I repeat not — be allowed entry! In actuality, the Top 12 girls show meant half-hearted versions [...]
Charlie Sheen says he will show up for work despite show's suspension Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 10:56AMClaiming he is completely sober, actor Charlie Sheen said today he plans to show up for work despite CBS's decision yesterday to pull the plug on the top-rated comedy "Two and a Half Men" this season. In a text message to ABC's "Good Morning America," Sheen also said...
Theatre Review: Blithe Spirit @ Richmond Theatre Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 8:44AMThere’s a whiff of mothballs at Richmond, and it’s not all coming from the audience in this starry but stolid revival of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit … A glossy 2009 Broadway production showcased Angela Lansbury in cracking and crackpot form as clairvoyant Madam Arcati and Rupert Everett in a role he was born to play, the suave and languid author Charles Condomine. At Richmond on the last leg of ...
Theatre Review: Blithe Spirit @ Richmond Theatre Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 8:44AMThere’s a whiff of mothballs at Richmond, and it’s not all coming from the audience in this starry but stolid revival of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit … A glossy 2009 Broadway production showcased Angela Lansbury in cracking and crackpot form as clairvoyant Madam Arcati and Rupert Everett in a role he was born to play, the suave and languid author Charles Condomine. At Richmond on the last leg of ...
Campaign Trail Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 7:11PMCIAN TRAYNOR's sideways look at election 2011
Click to connect Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 2:02AMthose online singles hubs that help narrow the field before you even play on it - have been around for years. Ask anyone who has trolled through thousands of matchmaking sites, searching for Mr. or Mrs. Right (or Right Now) and they'll tell you: There is no shortage of dating services promising to bring singles of a similar ethnicity, religion or political ideology together.
Last of the Summer Wine: Vintage 1987 Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 8:14PMHighly Recommended "What sort of place is that to hold onto a headmaster?" A major shakeup in the cast, with delightful results. BBC and 2 | Entertain have released Last of the Summer Wine: Vintage 1987 , a three-disc, 12-episode collection that represents the show's ninth "series" (season) from 1986. Gone is towering, beloved fussbudget Foggy, to be replaced by thoroughly mad inventor Seymour ...
People in the news Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 3:12AMThe latest news on today's hottest celebrities ...
Spokesman: Sheen wants to resume work this month Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 3:08PMCharlie Sheen wants to get back to work this month on "Two and a Half Men," a spokesman said Thursday.
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Spokesman: Sheen wants to resume work this month Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 1:43PMSpokesman: Sheen wants to resume work this month
Spokesman: Sheen wants to resume work this month Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 1:39PMLOS ANGELES (AP) - Charlie Sheen wants to get back to work this month on "Two and a Half Men," a spokesman said Thursday. The 45-year-old actor remains in rehab but hopes to return to TV's top-rated comedy by the end of February, publicist Stan Rosenfield said.
Worthy of praise Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 8:27AMThe University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance kicks off the spring 2011 season with “Books on Tape,” playwright-in-residence William Missouri Downs’ smart new comedy about learning to live and love in the present tense.
Movie capsules: What's playing at Erie's Tinseltown, Millcreek 6 and Movies at Meadville, Dec. 23-Dec. 30 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 @ 11:06PMCHECK IT OUT. The movie listing feature at GoErie.com/events has movie times and more.