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Star of a Beloved 1980s Super Bowl Ad Re-Creates Role in New Super Bowl Spot — for a Much Different Product; Here Are Both Videos

A former NFL star who appeared in one of the most memorable Super Bowl ads in history is reprising his role for an ad in this year’s game, the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog reports. "Mean Joe" Greene was…

J.J. Abrams and ‘Supernatural’ Creator Get Pilot Order From NBC

J.J. Abrams and "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke have received a pilot order from NBC, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed blog. The order is for "Revolution," a dramatic thriller, the story reports. The project tracks a group of…

After Losing Its High-Profile Star, Showtime’s ‘Masters of Sex’ Finds New Lead Actor; Lead Actress Also Signs On

After losing its high-profile lead actor, the Showtime pilot "Masters of Sex" has found a new lead — Welsh-born stage veteran Michael Sheen will play the 1960s human sexuality pioneer William Masters, reports Deadline.com. Additionally, "Party Down" actress Lizzy Caplan,…

Hulu Picks Up Original Comedy Series From Writers Behind ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Mad Men’

Hulu has picked up an original comedy series written by Liz Tuccillo of "Sex and the City" and Paul Bartholomew of "Mad Men," Deadline.com reports. The digital comedy, "Paul the Male Matchmaker," received an order for 10 episodes. The series…

This Is Not a Joke: Roseanne Barr Is Running for President

Actress and comedian Roseanne Barr is entering the U.S. presidential election, reports the Associated Press. Barr is seeking the nomination of the Green Party, with the actress saying in a statement that she’s a longtime supporter of the party, according…

ABC in Business With John Leguizamo

ABC and ABC Studios have signed a development agreement with actor and comedian John Leguizamo, who will star in and executive produce a comedy based on his life, reports Deadline.com. This would mark Leguizamo’s first TV comedy series, although he…

Sarah Silverman’s NBC Project Casts ‘Lost’ Actor

Sarah Silverman’s upcoming NBC comedy has cast an actor from ABC’s "Lost" as a love interest and neighbor, reports TVLine.com. The untitled project has signed Ken Leung for the pilot, the story reports. The pilot will star Silverman and is…

ABC Family Renews Scripted Series, Readies New Reality Show

ABC Family has renewed a scripted show that has become a staple on the network, EW.com’s Inside TV blog reports. Coming back for a fifth season will be "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." Additionally, ABC Family is working…

The Drama: Upcoming NBC Show Based on ‘The Munsters’ Gets A New Name

NBC’s upcoming reboot of the 1960s sitcom “The Munsters” has a new name based on the Munster family’s address, TVLine.com reports. The new show will be called “Mockingbird Lane.” As we reported back in November, the new show, from Bryan…

Do They Belong Together? Will Simon Cowell Get His Dream Judge for ‘X Factor’?

Will Simon Cowell be able to land the music superstar who, it was rumored, had discussions about being a judge in season one of the "X Factor?" The music superstar is Mariah Carey. Randy Jackson, a judge on ‘American Idol," in a conference call…