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CBS Won’t Pick up ‘Mad Love,’ While ‘Chaos’ and John Wells’ Drama Still in Running

CBS won’t pick up the comedy "Mad Love" after actress Lizzy Caplan couldn’t commit to a series, Nellie Andreeva reports at Deadline.com.  Caplan has movie commitments and is also on Starz’s "Party Down", and had agreed to act in the pilot…

Will ‘Ghost Whisperer’ End up at ABC After Getting Dropped by CBS?

ABC is in discussions to pick up "The Ghost Whisperer" after CBS said it was dropping the program, Nellie Andreeva reports at Deadline.com.  On the plus side, the show has an appealing star in Jennifer Love Hewitt and has already…

Tweets Included in New CBS Sitcom, ‘Bleep My Dad Says’

Several of the tweets from Twitter stream "Bleep My Dad Says" are included in the pilot of the CBS show based on the sayings of a profane 74-year old father — albeit rewritten to be family friendly, reports the New…

ABC, NBC Ratings Show Weakness, Illustrating Need for Change

After looking at last week’s prime-time ratings, it’s clear to see why ABC and NBC vowed this week to improve their lot with their new fall schedules, reports David Bauder for the Associated Press.  "The Marriage Ref," the Jerry Seinfeld…

Olivia Wilde Will Take a Break as Thirteen on ‘House’

Olivia Wilde, who plays Thirteen on Fox’s "House," will be taking a break from the series next season, reports EW.com’s The Ausiello Files.  Wilde will be shooting a role in the science-fiction film "Cowboys & Aliens." As a result, she’ll…

Update on Details of Charlie Sheen’s Seven-Figure Deal for ‘Two and a Half Men’

The details are coming out about Charlie Sheen’s deal to remain on CBS’ "Two and a Half Men" for two more years, with the actor will be making close to the $2 million he was seeking per episode, according to Variety….

CW Reboot Gets the Ax

 A reboot of a 1990s Aaron Spelling drama has been canceled by The CW, The Wrap reports.  "Melrose Place," which premiered this season, is not returning next season, the network told The Wrap. The CW will present its full schedule during its…

CBS Drops ‘Ghost Whisperer,’ ‘Christine,’ ‘Cold Case’ and More

The plans for CBS’ Wednesday upfront were leaked today and veteran series "Ghost Whisperer," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Numb3rs" and "Cold Case" were all dropped, according to the Hollywood Reporter. "Ghost" and "Christine" could be picked up by other…

CW Picks Up Two New Series, Renews Two for 2010

The CW announced today that it would renewing "One Tree Hill" and "Life Unexpected," and ordering two new dramas, "Nikita" and "Hellcats." "One Tree Hill" is coming back for an eighth season, while "Life Unexpected" will be a sophomore. Of the…

Spike Orders Eight Episodes of ‘Auction Heroes’

Spike TV has ordered eight half-hour episodes of "Auction Heroes," the Hollywood Reporter says. "Heroes" follows two friends who make money by buying up storage containers at auctions and selling the things inside to pawn shops for a profit. Cast…