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Veteran TV Star Dies -- Best Remembered for 'Big Valley,' 'Maverick'

A veteran television actor best known for his role on...... (THR)

Madonna Opens Up About M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Misstep -- and She's Not Happy

Madonna wasn’t happy that M.I.A.’s middle finger stole the headlines...... (ryanseacrest.com)

'American Idol' Reclaims Its Thursday Supremacy -- Did 'Cliffhanger' Stage Fall Have Anything to Do With It?

With “American Idol” getting a bump in the ratings and...... (TVbytheNumbers, Reuters)

Video: Bill O'Reilly Blasts Those Who Want JC Penney to Fire Ellen as Its Spokesperson Because She's Gay. O'Reilly Compares It to McCarthyism, Says It's a Witch Hunt and Is Wrong

After the video, below, ran on "The O'Reilly Factor" DeGeneres thanked Bill O'Reilly on...... ()

1970s Sci-Fi Series to Be Remade

A 1970s science-fiction show is being remade by some of...... (Deadline)

Showtime Project Adds Hollywood Legends

The Showtime pilot “Ray Donovan” has brought some Hollywood heavyweights...... (EW)

Cable Network Scraps Its Entire Prime-Time Lineup

A cable network that is languishing in the ratings will...... (NY Times)

Video of News Anchor Being Attacked by Dog Sparks Debate

Video of a dog attacking an anchorwoman on live television...... (THR)

Late-Night Host Close to Deal to Remain Through 2014 -- With a Change of Venue

One of the broadcast networks’ key players in late-night talk...... (THR)

The Grammys--Which Will Be Telecast This Weekend--Need to Recognize Four Great Artists as Lifetime Achievement Honorees

At least that's the opinion of TVWeek Open Mic blogger...... (TVWeek)

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