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NBC is betting laughter is the best medicine when it comes to beating the upfront blues. Since the network once again is skipping a traditional upfront week presentation to advertisers, it's decided to assemble its top comedic talent—including Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno—for an exclusive showcase...
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NBC Universal is partnering with Sony Computer Entertainment America to offer Universal Studios Home Entertainment movies and NBC Universal television shows on the PlayStation Network. The films and TV programs will be available for purchase via download on PlayStation3 and PSP systems in the U.S. Movie...
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What happens to football fans, in terms of their TV viewing, in the days following “Super Sunday”? Do they experience “Monotonous Monday” or “Tiresome Tuesday”? Nielsen IAG set out to determine which TV programs will most engage NFL fans now that talk of Super Bowl and Pro...
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Some might say the beginning of the 2008-09 broadcast TV season marked a return to business as usual. With the writers strike a distant memory, the broadcast networks are back in the business of providing quality, regularly scheduled programming with new episodes of old favorites and the debuts of new...
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Sun, Jan 25 2009
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NBC has given early pickups to "The Office," "30 Rock" and "The Biggest Loser." In addition, the network has scheduled the premiere of the new Amy Poehler comedy as well as its new cooking reality show "The Chopping Block." The Poehler project will bow Thursday...
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Thu, Jan 15 2009
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Paris Barclay earned nominations for both drama and comedy series today when the Directors Guild of America announced its nominees for directorial achievement in television. In the dramatic series category, the nominees are Dan Attias for “The Wire,” Mr. Barclay for “In Treatment,” Jack Bender for “Lost...
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Fri, Jan 9 2009
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TV critics and Emmy voters don’t always see eye to eye, but when it comes to the delights of Don Draper, the two camps are completely copacetic. Avoiding any signs of a sophomore slump, AMC’s “Mad Men”—which in September snagged the drama series Emmy—soared to the top of TelevisionWeek ’s semiannual...
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“This Golden Globe nomination is both unexpected and humbling. I am most excited about the show being recognized because of its unique and prolific nature.” -- Blair Underwood , nominee for actor in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or motion picture made for TV for HBO”s “In Treatment” * * ...
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The Writers Guild of America has announced the nominees for its annual awards in the television, news, radio, graphic animation and promotional writing categories. Nominees in the dramatic series category include the writing teams for Showtime’s “Dexter,” NBC’s “Friday Night Lights,” ABC’s “Lost,” AMC...
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Like most Americans, a pretty substantial chunk of whatever limited knowledge I possess can be attributed to something I saw on television. My understanding of our nation’s legislative process and fundamental grammar were shaped by “Schoolhouse Rock.” I was taught manners by Henrietta Hippo and the gang...
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This year’s November sweeps ratings period, buffeted by economic upheaval and declining statistical relevance to networks, saw ABC and CBS on top in adults 18-49 and total viewers, respectively. Only smaller networks The CW and MyNetworkTV avoided audience erosion in their target demographics. At press...
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CNN host Larry King is the latest celebrity to land a guest turn on NBC's "30 Rock." Mr. King has quietly filmed an appearance on NBC's Tina Fey comedy, a person familiar with the casting confirmed. He plays himself in a scene opposite series star Tracy Morgan. The episode was shot...
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Emmy-winning "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin is the latest celebrity to join the guest roster for Rosie O'Donnell's upcoming variety show. NBC announced Mr. Baldwin's participation in "Rosie Live" Sunday night during an on-air promo for the special. Mr. Baldwin joins a guest...
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In the wake of an incredibly strong showing by the sitcom “30 Rock” at the Primetime Emmy Awards last week, it’s worth remembering that a few short years ago, heads were being scratched all over town as to why NBC executives would order up two pilots both set backstage at a comedy show, particularly...
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NBC has confirmed that Oprah Winfrey will guest star in the second episode of “30 Rock” this season. Ms. Winfrey filmed her appearance Saturday at Silvercup Studios in New York. Her episode will air Nov. 6. The coming season of “30 Rock” also will welcome guest stars Megan Mullally, Jennifer Aniston...