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David Cross’ TODD MARGARET starts parade of britcom mayhem

If there’s one thing TV needs, it’s more David Cross. Mr. Show with Bob and David, genius. He stood out on Arrested Development, and...

Marvin C. PittmanOctober 1, 2010

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STEPHEN J. CANNELL (1941-2010)

Television producer/writer and novelist Stephen J. Cannell has reportedly passed away from complications associated with melanoma. Unlike many television producers, Cannell was incredibly prolific,...

Stefan BlitzOctober 1, 2010

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LONE STAR canceled after 2 episodes

It’s done: Lone Star is finished. Fox canceled the con-man drama after two episodes. The premier drew just 4 million viewers, and then sank...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 30, 2010

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NBC’s bringing back THE MUNSTERS — Wait, it could be good?

Darn, darn, darn! NBC is bringing back The Munsters. The Munsters? Yes, The Munsters. On NBC, which had such success remaking can’t-miss Knight Rider...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 30, 2010

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THE WIRE, TREME creator David Simon gets “genius” grant

If you’re one of the hordes of people who have said that David Simon is a genius, now you’ve got proof. Simon, the man...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 28, 2010

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FAN-MADE WALKING DEAD CREDITS May Rival Whatever the Actual Ones Will Be

I wouldn’t just call these faux-opening credits for AMC’s The Walking Dead “fan-made.” Not when they’re by Daniel Kanemoto, an animator who’s done work...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 28, 2010

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SPARTACUS considers recast amid Whitfield’s cancer relapse

What’s Spartacus: Blood and Sand to do with no Spartacus? Starz executives have yet to decide what to do in the wake of Andy...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 28, 2010

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Katy Perry’s breasts going to THE SIMPSONS

Parents’ outcry may have gotten Katy Perry’s breasts canned from Sesame Street, but it only created a national conversation about her cleavage — so...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 27, 2010

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Max Weinberg not coming to Conan O’Brien’s new show

After months of rumors and denials, it’s been confirmed that Max Weinberg will not return alongside Conan O’Brien as bandleader on his new TBS...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 27, 2010

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LONE STAR creator near-begs on blog to save show

Lone Star isn’t done yet. There has been talk about Fox junking the show after it pulled in just 4 million viewers for last...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 24, 2010

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Get Ready For SHARKTOPUS!!! Director Declan O’Brien & Eric Roberts Interview!

This Saturday night, SyFy unleashes it’s next hybrid spectacular, Sharktopus! Director Declan O’Brien and star Eric Roberts discuss the project after the jump! ...

Stefan BlitzSeptember 23, 2010

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Where to get your PARKS & RECREATION fix until midseason

Those wacky NBC Thursday-night comedies are returning tonight, but I’m going to miss Parks and Recreation. Leslie Knope and the gang are standing pat...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 23, 2010

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Joaquin Phoenix and David Letterman meet again

Remember this hot mess? Of course you do. But now that the cat’s out of the bag on this hoax of Andy Kaufman-like proportions,...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 23, 2010

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How THE EVENT plans to keep momentum

Now that mystery series The Event drew nearly 11 million viewers in its Monday premiere, how can NBC keep building up the show that...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 23, 2010

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Emmanuelle Chriqui joins THE BORGIAS

Showtime’s upcoming series The Borgias just added some extra heat. Entourage star Emmanuelle Chriqui will guest in 3 episodes. Chriqui will play Sancia, a...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 23, 2010

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CASTLE snags Lyle Lovett for alien-themed episode

Castle is following up its Indiana Jones episode from last season with an alien abduction-themed hour featuring singer and occasional actor Lyle Lovett. Entertainment...

Marvin C. PittmanSeptember 22, 2010