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‘The Sing Off’ to Return to NBC

NBC is bringing back "The Sing Off," its a cappella singing competition which ran for four consecutive nights in December, reports Joe Adalian at TheWrap. The network hasn’t decided when the show will return, according to the network’s alternative executive…

Gary Coleman Suffers On-Set Seizure and Is Treated By a TV Doc

When Gary Coleman was on the set of "The Insider" on Friday he suffered a seizure, but luckily there was a TV doctor there, as well, to give him immediate attention, the Associated Press reports. Dr. Drew Pinsky, who is…

The New Jim Rockford is Found

NBC has found its new Jim Rockford for its remake of “The Rockford Files,” reports The Hollywood Reporter. The private eye role made famous by James Garner will be played by Dermot Mulroney, whose past work has been mostly in…

Major Star Who Got Her Start on ‘As the World Turns’ May Return for Show’s Swan Song

Many female stars of TV and film got their start on CBS’ “As the World Turns” during its 54 years on the air, and one of them is negotiating to make a return appearance before the soap ends its run…

Is ‘Bridget Jones’ Headed to NBC?

NBC’s new partnership with the British film company Working Title could result in a series version of “Bridget Jones," the New York Post reports. The two romantic comedies, which were based on books about the single-girl character, starred Renée Zellweger….

Which Cold-Country TV Market Might Get the 2014 Super Bowl?

While the Super Bowl is usually played in warm weather cities like San Diego, Miami, Tampa or New Orleans, the NFL is poised to look further north for 2014. The New York Times reports that the NFL may reward the New…

ABC Announces Partial List of 2010 Oscar Advertisers

ABC announced Friday a partial list of advertisers who have bought spots during the 82nd Academy Awards, airing live on March 7. The companies include Ameriprise, CBS Films, Hershey, Microsoft, McDonald’s, JC Penney, Kimberly-Clark, Church and Dwight, Samsung, Summit Entertainment…

Animal Planet Doubles Down on ‘Pit Boss’

Animal Planet is ordering an additional 14 hour-long episodes of "Pit Boss," B&C reports. The unscripted series follows "Shorty" Rossi, a little person and former convict, who is now involved in rescuing abused pit bulls in the Los Angeles…

Carell, Fey, Stiller, Cohen to Present on Oscarcast

The stars of NBC’s "The Office" and "30 Rock," respectively — Steve Carell and Tina Fey — will be among the presenters on ABC’s telecast of the Oscars, March 7, reports People magazine. Sasha Baron Cohen, who was reportedly the producer’s top…

‘The Office’s’ Craig Robinson Lands ‘Last Comic Standing’ Gig

"The Office’s" Craig Robinson has been chosen by NBC to emcee the latest edition of "Last Comic Standing," reports The Wrap. Robinson plays Darryl, a sarcastic attendant who heads up the Dunder-Mifflin warehouse in Scranton, on "The Office." "Comic" is returning to…