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Groping News of the Day: ABC Renews Summer Reality Series

ABC is ordering more episodes of one of last summer’s more interestingly-themed reality shows, reports TV Guide. It’s the unusual couples show, "Dating in the Dark." "Dark," which has potential matches getting to know each other in a darkened room, is tentatively getting…

‘Entourage’ Struggles for Ratings on Basic Cable

Despite paying $600,000 per episode for the cable syndication rights of HBO’s "Entourage," Spike’s airings of the Hollywood insider comedy aren’t blowing up the ratings versus its time slot last year, reports the Hollywood Reporter. Airing on Tuesday nights with back-to-back…

‘Idol’ Ratings Sing With Ellen

The much ballyhooed debut of Ellen DeGeneres on Fox’s "American Idol" Tuesday, Feb.9, lifted the show 12% to a 10.1 in the 18-to-49-year-old demographic over last week’s episode. The increase also coincided with the program’s first episode in Hollywood, which tends to…

Is It Legal for TVLand to Entice Viewers With These Seductive Words: Denny Crane?

One of TVLand’s recent acquisitions starts airing on the channel during a marathon this coming Monday, President’s Day, Feb. 15th. It’s 12 hours of "Boston Legal" TVLand has announced. The David E. Kelley show received multiple Emmy nominations, and wins for…

‘Mad About You’ Star Might Be Returning to NBC

One of the stars of "Mad About You" has a new sitcom for NBC, according to Nikki Finke at Deadline.com. The network is reportedly interested in the latest pilot developed by Paul Reiser, who starred in "Mad About You." That hit…

Jay to Dave: Thanks for Inviting Me to Appear in Your Super Bowl Promo

Appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" helped Jay Leno’s image a bit, but the commercial during the Super Bowl has done even more and Jay is thanking David Letterman for making it happen, reports the Associated Press. During the penultimate…

Which ‘American Idol’ Winner Will Become the Next ‘Sesame Street’ Character? (Guess Quick, Before He Cheats)

You know you’re a cultural phenom when "Sesame Street" turns you into a Muppet character, and the latest person to get this honor will be one of the winners of "American Idol." It’s Carrie Underwood, who will become Carrie Underworm, reports USA Today….

A Long-Anticipated Movie Version of ’24’ is One Step Closer to Reality—Screenwriter Has Been Hired

The heroics of "24’s" Jack Bauer could reach the big screen, as Twentieth Century Fox has tapped screenwriter and director Billy Ray to pen a film adaptation of the exciting thriller series, reports Variety [caution–Variety now has a firewall and some of…

Move Over, Howard: Madonna’s Manager Possible Simon Replacement

In what is quickly becoming the most coveted chair in show business, Fox insiders have said Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary is in the running to replace Simon Cowell as the next "American Idol" judge, reports the New York Daily News….

Jaytalking Helps Boost Oprah to Top of Syndie Ratings For First Time in 10 Weeks

Hot topics, a birthday celebration and snagging Jay Leno for a sit down helped CBS Television Distribution’s "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to the top of the syndication ratings for the first time in ten weeks, besting fellow CTD show "Judge…