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Monthly Archives : December 2008

NY Artist Inspires ‘Gossip Girl’ Character

Real-life New York artist Aaron Rose says he wishes his “Gossip Girl” counterpart who goes by the same name would have been “cooler,” the New York Post reports. According to the Post, Rose says a writer for the show contacted…

Brenda Walsh Staying Alive for ‘90210’

“90210’s” Brenda Walsh, played by Shannen Doherty, isn’t going to croak anytime soon on The CW’s update of the iconic 1990s series, E! Online reports. Series stars Shenae Grimes and Dustin Milligan denied rumors that Doherty’s character would be killed…

Getting Holiday Gifts on TV Talk Shows

As many TV talk shows get into the holiday spirit with audience giveaways, many show taping attendees are taking advantage of the freebies during the tough economic climate, the New York Post reports. However, while some audience participants on the…

A&E Joins ‘Manhunters’ With New Series

A&E’s new bounty hunter-themed reality series “Manhunters” debuts Tuesday with a bi-coastal search for the leader of a gang responsible for 1,400 murders, the New York Post reports. The series will regularly follow members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task…

‘Earl’s’ Pressly More Than a Bombshell

Emmy Award-winning actress Jaime Pressly says she hopes her history of roles as a Southern blond bombshell will not keep her from exploring further career options, the Associated Press reports. According to the news service, the “My Name Is Earl”…

Fallon Debuts ‘Late Night’ Web Series

Jimmy Fallon debuted his web series chronicling preparations for his takeover of “Late Night” after Conan O’Brien leaves for the “Tonight Show.” In his debut clip on NBC.com, Fallon tours the location of his new set and introduces viewers to…

Personalized Recommendations Coming to Web Video?

What if online video was more like Amazon or Netflix? Imagine video-centric sites like Hulu or NBC.com actively recommending videos just for you. It might not be that far off, because the future of online programming could get a lot…

NATPE’s Feldman Looks on the Bright Side

Despite the haggard economy, the National Association of Television Program Executives’ annual conference will continue moving forward as if economic times were robust, NATPE’s President-CEO Rick Feldman said today. “We don’t want to put our head in the sand. The…

‘Jay Leno Show’ Takes Competitive Pressure Off, Graboff Says

The host of “The Jay Leno Show” doesn’t expect to beat first-run versions of the scripted dramas it will compete with at 10 p.m. weeknights starting in fall 2009. He doesn’t have to, said Marc Graboff, co-chairman of NBC Entertainment…

McKnight to Host Variety Show

Brian McKnight, a multi-platinum award-winning singer, is teaming with Litton Entertainment to launch “The Brian McKnight Show,” a one-hour weekly syndicated variety series for fall 2009, Litton announced today. “The Brian McKnight Show” will feature live performances from comedians, musicians…