BBC AMERICA announced today that Matt LeBlanc is one of the new presenters of the upcoming and eagerly awaited return of Top Gear – the planet’s biggest car entertainment show. LeBlanc’s appointment marks the first time the show has ever had a non-British host in its 39-year history. In what promises to be an explosive…
Science Channel Orders More New episodes of Outrageous Acts of Science
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Science Channel announced today it has ordered new episodes of Outrageous Acts of Science, the network’s most watched series in 2015, to premiere during summer 2016. The program was the network’s most watched series in 2015, with an average of 574,000 Total Viewers P2+. Last month’s season debut (January 9) ranked among the series’ top…
Tony Shalhoub Joins the Cast of BRAINDEAD
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Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub has joined the cast of “BrainDead,” a new comic-thriller set in the world of Washington, D.C. politics, to be broadcast in summer 2016. The series comes from Robert and Michelle King, creators and executive producers of “The Good Wife.” Shalhoub will play Red Wheatus, a hard-drinking, fun-loving…
Miley Cyrus to Coach on NBC’s THE VOICE
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[easy_countdowner name=”the_voice_2016a” theme=”default” animation=”smooth” end_date=”2016-02-29″ end_time=”20:00:00″ day_label=”Days” hour_label=”Hours” minute_label=”Minutes” second_label=”Seconds” day_color=”#60686F” hour_color=”#60686F” minute_color=”#60686F” second_color=”#60686F” circle_bg_color=”#E2E2E2″] Miley Cyrus will join coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams and Christina Aguilera in the upcoming spring edition of the NBC singing competition “The Voice.” The new season of “The Voice” begins with a two-hour episode Monday, February 29…
Bob Elliot of “Bob & Ray” Fame died at age 92
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Robert Brackett “Bob” Elliott, actor and comedian, one-half of the comedy duo of Bob and Ray has died throat cancer at the age of 92. Bob Elliot was the father of comedian/actor Chris Elliott and grandfather of Abby Elliott. Elliott was born in Winchester, Massachusetts, the son of Gail Marguarite (née Brackett), a needleworker, and…
Warner Bros. Voice Artist, Joe Alaskey dies at 63
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Born Joseph Francis “Joe” Alaskey III on April 17, 1952, Alaskey was credited as one of the successors of Mel Blanc at the Warner Bros. Animation studio. Alaskey alternated with Jeff Bergman in impersonating the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety and other characters from Warner Bros. Alaskey died in Los Angeles, California…
Norman Lear- Uber Busy at 93
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Norman Lear, the genius writer and producer behind such 1970’s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and Maude, is still busy at age 93. In addition to Lear’s TV and film work (“This Is Spinal Tap“, ‘Stand By Me‘, and “The Princess Bride“),…
Mike Minor Played Steve Elliot on Petticoat Junction Died at 75
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Mike Minor played the character Steve Elliott on Petticoat Junction in seasons four through seven (1966-70) . Mike Minor died of cancer on January 28, 2016, he was 75. When Petticoat Junction left the air in 1970, Mike began to work in daytime soaps appearing on The Edge of Night, As The World Turns, Another…
The Tanner Family to Return with a FULLER HOUSE on Netflix
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You got it dude! The Tanner family is back… but the house is a little Fuller this time around. On Friday, February 26 Netflix will debut the 13-episode spinoff, Fuller House, in all territories where Netflix is available. In Fuller House, the adventures that began in 1987 on Full House continue, with veterinarian D.J. Tanner-Fuller…
MADOFF Mini-Series Airs February 3 & 4 on ABC
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Get a look into the mind of the man who pulled off one of the greatest cons in history in the primetime miniseries “Madoff,” airing February 3-4, 2016 (8:00 – 10:00 PM, ET) on the ABC Television Network. Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss stars as Bernie Madoff, with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Blythe Danner…
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story from FX, premieres on Tuesday, February 2
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The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, the latest limited series from FX, premieres on Tuesday, February 2 at 10 PM ET/PT. Based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin, the limited series is a look at the O.J. Simpson trial told from the…
Grease: Live Sunday January 31 on FOX
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[easy_countdowner name=”grease-live” theme=”default” animation=”smooth” end_date=”2016-01-31″ end_time=”19:00:00″ day_label=”Days” hour_label=”Hours” minute_label=”Minutes” second_label=”Seconds” day_color=”#60686F” hour_color=”#60686F” minute_color=”#60686F” second_color=”#60686F” circle_bg_color=”#E2E2E2″] Return to Rydell High with this live re-creation of the hit musical. Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Aaron Tveit, Carly Rae Jepsen, Keke Palmer and Kether Donohue star. With Julianne Hough as the angelic “Sandy” – Rydell High’s most talked-about newcomer…
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to Present Carol Burnett with the Life Achievement Award at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
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52nd Annual Accolade to be Presented During the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Simulcast Live on TNT and TBS on Saturday, January 30, 2016 [easy_countdowner name=”carol_burnett_award” theme=”default” animation=”smooth” end_date=”2016-01-30″ end_time=”00:00:00″ day_label=”Days” hour_label=”Hours” minute_label=”Minutes” second_label=”Seconds” day_color=”#60686F” hour_color=”#60686F” minute_color=”#60686F” second_color=”#60686F” circle_bg_color=”#E2E2E2″] Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will present the Life Achievement Award to comedic trailblazer, actor,…
Two-Hour Special “The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love” Airs Sunday, February 14 on ABC
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“The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love” traces 20 seasons “of happiness, heartbreak, and hi-jinks on the road to bliss, culminating in the wedding of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’s Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert, and features the biggest gathering of alumni in Bachelor history.” Airs Sunday, February 14, on ABC. [easy_countdowner name=”bachelor-at-20″ theme=”default” animation=”smooth” end_date=”2012-02-14″…
Harrison Ford Reveals Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
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Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the “Star Wars” film franchise, gives viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during “The Wonderful World of…
Sixteen Celebrities From TV, Film, Music, and Sports Compete on the Arnold Schwarzenegger Led Celebrity Apprentice
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Schwarzenegger Takes Over the Boardroom for NBC’s Celebrity Appentice, as Warren Buffett, Steve Ballmer, Tyra Banks, Jessica Alba and Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger Serve as Advisors Laila Ali, Brooke Burke-Charvet, Eric Dickerson, Boy George, Matt Iseman, Carrie Keagan, Carson Kressley, Lisa Leslie, Jon Lovitz, Vince Neil, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Kyle Richards, Chael Sonnen, Porsha Williams, Ricky Williams…
Actor Abe Vigoda Dead at 94
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Actor Abe Vigoda, who played the dyspeptic Detective Phil Fish in the television sitcom “Barney Miller” and Mafia lieutenant Sal Tessio in the original “Godfather” movie, died Tuesday, according to his manager, Sid Craig. He was 94 years old. Vigoda passed away at the New Jersey home of his daughter, Carol. Though Vigoda achieved a…
Fox to Bring Back “Prison Break”
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Fox is reviving the scripted drama Prison Break. The original series ran for four seasons (2005-2009). The revival will reunite series stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic West as brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. The original producing team, including series creator Paul T. Scheuring (Zero Hour), Neal Moritz (The Fast and the Furious franchise), Marty…
“Grizzly Adams” Star Dan Haggerty Dead at 74
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Actor Dan Haggerty, who fans remember as Grizzly Adams in 1974 theatrical “The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams” and the 1977-78 NBC family drama of the same name, died early Friday morning from cancer. He was 74. Daniel Francis Haggerty was born on Haggerty was born in Los Angeles on November 19, 1942. His…
AMC announced the network’s 2016 spring premiere dates for new and returning original series.
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For the first time ever, AMC will launch a fourth night of original programming on Tuesdays beginning this April with the debut of the highly-anticipated miniseries event The Night Manager, which is described as a contemporary interpretation of John la Carre’s espionage drama. It premieres on Tuesday, April 19 at 10PM ET. The AMC drama…
Fox Stations Grab Harry Connick Jr. for Daytime Variety Show
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NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has announced that the upcoming daytime talk show “Harry,” hosted by Harry Connick, Jr., has been picked up in more than 80 percent of the U.S. to date for its debut in national broadcast syndication next fall. “Harry” will reflect the unparalleled hosting and entertainment skills of Harry Connick, Jr. as…
CBS Announces Spring Schedule and Premiere Dates
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The new Drama “Rush Hour” Premieres Thursday, March 31 at 10:00 PM The debut of “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” Moves to Wednesday, March 16 at 10:00 PM “Elementary” Shifts to Sundays at 10:00 PM on March 20 “CSI: Cyber” to Have Special Wednesday Broadcasts on March 2 and 9 at 10:00 PM CBS announced several…
Pat Harrington Jr., played Schneider on ‘One Day at a Time’, dies at 86
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Pat Harrington Jr., played Schneider on ‘One Day at a Time‘, dies at 86 Pat Harrington, Jr., was an American voice, stage, and television actor most popularly known for his role as building superintendent “Schneider” on the CBS sitcom One Day at a Time. His father, Pat Harrington, Sr., was also an actor. Harrington, who…
M*A*S*H actor Wayne Rogers has died at age 82.
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Wayne Rogers, known for his role as ‘Trapper’ John on TV’s M*A*S*H*, from complications from pneumonia in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82. Rogers appeared on television in both dramas and sitcoms such as The Invaders, The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., The Fugitive, and had a small supporting role in the 1967…
Legal Fight Erupts Over Big Bang Theory’s “Soft Kitty” Song
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The web site, deadline.com reports that a lawsuit over the rights to the song “Soft Kitty,” a lullaby sung on The Big Bang Theory. The lyrics for the song “Warm Kitty” were written in 1937 by the late-poet Edith Newlin, and now her daughters, Margaret Perry and Ellen Chase, are saying CBS has to pay…
NBC Cancels “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris”
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Before there was TV, the popular format on radio was the variety show, some comedy, some music, and some guests. The variety format continued on TV, and lasted until the 1980’s. Neil Patrick Harris made a bold attempt to revive the live variety format, but NBC has opted against a second season of Harris’s “Best…
New season of American Restoration, premiering Friday, January 1, at 9/8c.
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The new re-boot of American Restoration follows five of the best restoration shops in the United States as they not only restore pieces of America’s history, but create new and awe-inspiring works from vintage items. Each shop has a unique focus—from classic cars, to rare antique signs, to one-of-a-kind bikes. They’ll prove their prowess as…
CBC Wishes You a Merry Murdoch Christmas
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Detective William Murdoch and team investigate when a philanthropist is murdered before the holidays and presents he distributes to Toronto orphans go missing. Airs Monday 8:00 PM Dec 21, 2015 on CBC (Airs on UKTV’s Alibi channel Tuesday December 22nd). Guest stars: Ed Asner as St. Nick, Brendan Coyle as Mr. Rankin, Kelly Rowan as…
CBS Cancels Mike & Molly – Final Season Starts January 6
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Mike & Molly Return for their final season Wednesday, January 6, 2016 [easy_countdowner name=”mikemolly2016″ theme=”default” animation=”smooth” end_date=”2016-01-06″ end_time=”00:20:30″ day_label=”Days” hour_label=”Hours” minute_label=”Minutes” second_label=”Seconds” day_color=”#60686F” hour_color=”#60686F” minute_color=”#60686F” second_color=”#60686F” circle_bg_color=”#E2E2E2″] Last week, Rondi Reed posted on her Facebook page: “Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE &…
‘American Idol’ Final Season Four Weeks Shorter Than Last
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Although FOX has yet to confirm, The Hollywood Reporter says that this season, the final season, of American Idol, will be four weeks shorter than last year. THR reports that Trish Kinane, who shares showrunning duties with Fox executive vp David Hill, acknowledges, “The storytelling works better in [fewer] weeks.” The problem, surmises Kinane, is…
Showtimes Renews Homeland & The Affair for New Season
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Showtime has announced renewals for both “Homeland” and “The Affair” for new seasons. “Homeland” was picked up for Season 6, and “The Affair” for Season 3. While premiere dates have not been set, both are expected to return with their new seasons in 2016. The renewals come as no surprise. The pickups were expected, as…
