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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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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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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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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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Thu, Dec 11 2008
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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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Sun, Nov 30 2008
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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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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...
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NBC.com has announced a slew of digital content for all its returning and new shows this fall. The Web site’s digital entertainment offerings will include webisodes for “Chuck,” “Heroes,” “30 Rock,” “The Office,” “Kath & Kim” and “My Own Worst Enemy.” “The Office” also will feature microsites for...
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Tue, Sep 16 2008
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NBC will debut on Hulu the season premieres of new show “Knight Rider” and returning programs “Lipstick Jungle,” “Chuck,” “Life” and “30 Rock” a week before those episodes air on broadcast TV, according to Hulu’s blog . NBC confirmed that the shows will also air on NBC.com a week in advance of their...
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It was easy to tell the difference between broadcast and cable executives during the recently concluded TV Critics Association press tour. The cable guys were the ones bouncing around the Beverly Hilton with big ol’ grins on their faces. Critics couldn’t stop kvelling over their shows. Every other day...
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NBC is giving "30 Rock" a time-slot upgrade. The Tina Fey comedy, which just snagged a comedy-series record 17 Emmy nominations , will move to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays this fall, people familiar with the network's scheduling plans said over the weekend. New comedy "Kath and Kim," which...