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Commendations for ‘The Shield’

Award nominations, with winners in bold 2002 Emmy, lead actor in a drama* (Michael Chiklis) Emmy, writing for a drama series* (Shawn Ryan) Emmy, directing for a drama series* (Clark Johnson) Television Critics Association, individual achievement in drama* (Michael Chiklis)…

‘Little Britain USA’ to Bow After ‘Entourage’

HBO’s adaptation of the hit BBC comedy “Little Britain” will premiere Sept. 28, C21Media.net reports. “Little Britain USA,” written, performed and created by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, will have the lead-in of established comedy “Entourage.” —Christopher Perez

GSN to ‘Play It Back’

Game Show Network will premiere three original specials that look back at television’s most popular game shows, Multichannel News reports. “Play It Back: Game Shows” will feature exclusive interviews with legendary game show hosts including Bob Eubanks, Chuck Woolery and…

Are You Ready For Some…Football?

Before the tailgates fly open Thursday, the start of the NFL’s regular season, the NFL Network is featuring three days of pre-kickoff programming, Multichannel News reports. On Tuesday, the network will rebroadcast last season’s Super Bowl XLII between the New…

IFC Gears Up Election Coverage

The Independent Film Channel is unleashing its presidential coverage with a series of new specials to air Tuesdays beginning Sept. 2, Multichannel News reports. Kicking things off is “The Democratic National Convention,” which will include highlights from the just-concluded DNC….

CNN Tops All Rivals for DNC Coverage

CNN assembled a whopping audience of nearly 8.06 million viewers during the hour dominated by candidate Barack Obama’s acceptance speech Thursday night, beating all its cable and broadcast competition, according to national data from Nielsen Media Research. Every TV outlet…

‘Wizards’ Season Extended

The Disney Channel has extended the second season of its series “The Wizards of Waverly Place,” Multichannel News reports. The series has consistently been the No. 1 program in its Sunday 8:30 p.m. time slot among kids 6-11 and tweens,…

Record 38 Million Watched Obama Speech on 10 Networks

Sen. Barack Obama’s historic speech Thursday, accepting the presidential nomination during the Democratic National Convention, brought in 38 million viewers across 10 networks, setting a convention record. Last night’s speech bested its closest competitor, day four of the 1992 DNC,…

Bartiromo Early to Palin Game

The news networks were surprised when John McCain announced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his pick for vice president today, but CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo had interviewed the governor Monday asking her if she was on McCain’s short list, TVNewser reports….

MTV Collects Judges for ‘Top Pop Group’

Singer Michelle Williams, Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and choreographer Brian Friedman will make up the panel of judges on “MTV’s Top Pop Group.” The competition series, which is hosted by Mario Lopez, premieres Sept. 11. Celebrity mentors will be announced…