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Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 04/29/2011

Royal wedding: In case you missed it

By Lisa de Moraes

Many, many networks are covered the wedding, which is streaming online as well.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:40 PM ET, 04/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:17 PM ET, 04/29/2011

Fox postpones ‘Family Guy,’ American Dad’ and ‘Cleveland Show’ episodes because of storm storyline

By Lisa de Moraes

The three shows were supposed to have crossover episodes on Sunday night, Fox postponed the event because of the recent tornadoes in the South.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:17 PM ET, 04/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 04/29/2011

...and Just Because It’s Friday [Video]

By Lisa de Moraes

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice makes a guest appearance on “30 Rock.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:59 PM ET, 04/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/29/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Casey out, cause dogs can’t vote

By Lisa de Moraes

Judges can’t save Casey a second time as field narrows to Top 5.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 04/28/2011

Obama + Oprah + birth certificate = big ratings

By Lisa de Moraes

The president and first lady’s appearance on Oprah should add up to big ratings.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:52 AM ET, 04/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/28/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Judge Randy Jackson calls it for James Durbin with weeks to go

By Lisa de Moraes

The Top 6 contestants sing Carole King tunes on ‘American Idol’.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Want to watch the royal wedding? Here’s how:

By Lisa de Moraes

The TV Column breaks down all of the various coverage across a slew of networks.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:56 PM ET, 04/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 04/27/2011

HBO casts Bristol Palin role in ‘Game Change’ movie

By Lisa de Moraes

Melissa Farman, known from HBO’s “Temple Grandin,” snagged the role of Sarah Palin’s eldest daughter.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:22 AM ET, 04/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/27/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: WWE’s Chris Jericho smacked down

By Lisa de Moraes

WWE star sent packing after getting fewest votes during Guilty Pleasures Week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 04/27/2011

Supersized ‘Glee’: We watch so you don’t have to

By Lisa de Moraes

A supersized, 90-minute episode features a performance of “Born This Way.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:30 AM ET, 04/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:14 PM ET, 04/26/2011

CW renews five series, including ‘Vampire Diaries’ and ‘Gossip Girl’

By Lisa de Moraes

“The Vampire Diaries,” “Supernatural,” “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” and “America’s Next Top Model” get another season.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:14 PM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Maryanne Culpepper named National Geographic Television president

By Lisa de Moraes

She was most recently the executive vice president of editorial and new business development.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:46 PM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Katie Couric officially announces ‘CBS Evening News’ exit [Updated]

By Lisa de Moraes

The anchor confirmed speculation that she will exit her role as anchor.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:55 PM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Keith Olbermann announces debut date for his new show on Current TV [Video]

By Lisa de Moraes

The former MSNBC anchor made a video explaining all about his new show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:31 PM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 04/26/2011

Jamie Foxx-produced sketch show gets a start date

By Lisa de Moraes

Fox network announced that the comedy will launch in August, instead of June as originally planned.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:37 AM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/26/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Another tumble, on Guilty Pleasure night

By Lisa de Moraes

On “Dancing With the Stars,” Ralph and Karina take a tumble and Hanson performs.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 04/25/2011

Simon Cowell says he wants Paula Abdul on ‘X Factor’

By Lisa de Moraes

Just as the new NBC singing competition series, “The Voice,” is about to start, Cowell gives a lengthy interview about his hopes and dreams for his new show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:21 AM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 04/25/2011

NBC cancels ‘The Paul Reiser Show’ after two episodes

By Lisa de Moraes

“Apparently networks like big numbers quickly. who knew?” the actor tweeted.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:19 AM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 04/22/2011

...and Just Because It’s Friday [Video]

By Lisa de Moraes

Can Oprah save the soap operas? She explains.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:35 PM ET, 04/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 04/22/2011

Charlie Sheen D.C. police escort “under investigation” [Update]

By Lisa de Moraes

Washington police looking into how Sheen got his police escort to Constitution Hall Tuesday night

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:23 AM ET, 04/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/22/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Stefano’s number is up

By Lisa de Moraes

Frequent Bottom 3 dweller can’t cheat fate one more week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 04/21/2011

NBC delays ‘SNL’ 2 minutes, Leno 12 minutes for ‘The Voice’ promos; press swoons [updated with video]

By Lisa de Moraes

NBC to air 12 minute pre-Leno preview and 2-minute pre-”SNL” promo for new singing competition series

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:03 PM ET, 04/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 04/21/2011

E! still fascinated by Sarah Palin, but TLC has so moved on [Video]

By Lisa de Moraes

Documentary about the former Alaska governor airs Thursdayon E!; Palin’s reality show home, TLC, will air a new ‘Hoarding’-related special in the same timeslot.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:22 PM ET, 04/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/21/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Idolettes blossom singing songs they know

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Idol’ judges awaken from deep sleep; Randy Jackson discovers, ‘critiquing really helps everyone.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 04/20/2011

‘SNL’s’ Andy Samberg this year’s Shark Week host

By Lisa de Moraes

Discovery Communications goes with another late night comic to host biggest week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:16 PM ET, 04/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/20/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: Pretty Petra pushed

By Lisa de Moraes

Model sent packing; Maks Chmerkovskiy suffers another dance debacle during American Week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 04/20/2011

‘Glee’ brings back the neglected: We watch so you don’t have to

By Lisa de Moraes

The show features some forgotten guest stars, from Charice to Cheyenne Jackson.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:30 AM ET, 04/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 04/19/2011

HBO orders next season of “Game of Thrones”

By Lisa de Moraes

The series’ first episode grossed 4.2 million viewers over multiple plays, and TV critics gave it a lot of thumbs up.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:51 AM ET, 04/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/19/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: America night

By Lisa de Moraes

Celebs celebrate America with Viennese waltz, Brazilian samba and cowboy Ralph Macchio.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Dancing With the Stars

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/15/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Paul pays the piper

By Lisa de Moraes

A guy is finally voted off the singing competition.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 04/15/2011

Tina Fey: Condoleezza Rice will appear on ‘30 Rock’

By Lisa de Moraes

Tina Fey tells a Washington crowd the former Secretary of State would stop by the NBC comedy.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:30 AM ET, 04/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 04/14/2011

ABC cancels ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’

By Lisa de Moraes

ABC killing both long-running soaps in favor of two new ‘The View’-like series.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:59 PM ET, 04/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 04/14/2011

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to visit ‘The View’

By Lisa de Moraes

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden will discuss campaign to better serve military families.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:33 PM ET, 04/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 04/14/2011

Ricky Gervais and cars stars of Discovery Communications’ future

By Lisa de Moraes

Discovery Communications will roll out new programming today.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:16 AM ET, 04/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/14/2011

‘American Idol 2011’: Songs from the movies

By Lisa de Moraes

Down to eight, contestants perform tunes from flicks with plenty of added drama.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 04/13/2011

Charlie Sheen wants his job back, says there have been “discussions” [Video]

By Lisa de Moraes

The fired “Two and a Half Men” star says “there have been discussions” about him returning to work.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:23 AM ET, 04/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 04/13/2011

Katie Couric and Matt Lauer reunite on ‘Today,’ talk about the future (Video)

By Lisa de Moraes

The two former co-anchors talked about Couric’s much-speculated plans for the future.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:06 AM ET, 04/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/13/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: Sugar Ray Leonard KO’d

By Lisa de Moraes

Jennifer Hudson sings and Kendra Wilkinson blames performance on her hormones.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Dancing With the Stars

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 04/12/2011

30-second ad during ‘Oprah’ finale costs $1 million

By Lisa de Moraes

Advertisers will have to pay $1 million for a 30-second spot — more than the “Lost” series finale.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:31 PM ET, 04/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 04/12/2011

TLC will air Chandra Levy docu-movie in May

By Lisa de Moraes

The Silver Spring-based cable network sets a premiere for the docudrama.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:44 AM ET, 04/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 04/12/2011

Katie Couric makes the morning talk show rounds

By Lisa de Moraes

The “CBS Evening News” is in heavy rotation on morning infotainment TV.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:58 AM ET, 04/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/12/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: Classical music week [Video]

By Lisa de Moraes

Kirstie Alley watch: keeps her balance, loses her shoe.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Dancing With the Stars

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 04/11/2011

Today in “Whither Goest Katie Couric?” [updated]

By Lisa de Moraes

Flurry of press reports reveal Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer may both exit.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:06 AM ET, 04/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/08/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Pia Toscano sent home

By Lisa de Moraes

Voting stuns ‘American Idol’ judges.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:09 PM ET, 04/07/2011

Snooki and Pauly D get their own MTV series

By Lisa de Moraes

Cable network unveils two “Jersey Shore” spinoff series for 2012.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:09 PM ET, 04/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 04/07/2011

Bravo officially pulls plug on ‘Real Housewives of D.C.’

By Lisa de Moraes

Bethesda-based production company tells cast the docu-soap would not be picked up for a second season.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:16 PM ET, 04/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 04/07/2011

‘Conan’s’ Tuesday ad marathon explained [video]

By Lisa de Moraes

23 minutes of nonstop ads was TBS glitch, Conan says

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:13 AM ET, 04/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 04/07/2011

Glenn Beck to non-fans: You thought THAT was bad [video]

By Lisa de Moraes

After announcing his plans to leave his daily show, Beck talked more about his future.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:09 AM ET, 04/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 04/07/2011

TLC debuts ‘Extreme Couponing’ [video]

By Lisa de Moraes

See video from the show, which shows people getting huge savings

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:42 AM ET, 04/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/07/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night

By Lisa de Moraes

The contestants sing rock classics on performance night.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Glenn Beck ending Fox News Channel show

By Lisa de Moraes

Beck says he intends to “transition” off his daily program “later this year.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:09 PM ET, 04/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 04/06/2011

CBS News D.C. bureau chief denies web reports

By Lisa de Moraes

Bureau chief Chris Isham addresses reports about his time at ABC News.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:27 AM ET, 04/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 04/06/2011

Sarah Palin now a subject of E! True Hollywood Story

By Lisa de Moraes

Documentary, airing April 24, will look at the former governor’s rise to fame.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:30 AM ET, 04/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/06/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: Wendy Williams whacked

By Lisa de Moraes

Despite on-stage fall, Kirstie Alley survives to dance another day.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/05/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2011: Storytelling night, and Maks takes a tumble [video]

By Lisa de Moraes

Celebrities tell personal stories through dance, and one pro falls.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Dancing With the Stars

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 04/04/2011

Charlie Sheen: Today’s good news and bad news

By Lisa de Moraes

Sheen flopped during his first tour stop in Detroit, but luckily, someone in his camp reads a newspaper — and made some changes to the show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:46 PM ET, 04/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 04/04/2011

Reports of Katie Couric newscast exit crescendo

By Lisa de Moraes

The AP reports Couric will step down from “CBS Evening News.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:27 AM ET, 04/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 04/01/2011

‘American Idol’ 2011: Double elimination

By Lisa de Moraes

Two Idolettes were sent home on Thursday night’s results show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 04/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:15 PM ET, 03/31/2011

James Franco and David Letterman exchange bad Oscar host tips [video]

By Lisa de Moraes

The actor tells Letterman what went wrong during this year’s Oscars.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:15 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:44 PM ET, 03/31/2011

AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ back with Matt Weiner for three seasons

By Lisa de Moraes

Matt Weiner returning to run his AMC series in compromise deal

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:44 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:11 PM ET, 03/31/2011

Lou Diamond Phillips hosts Military Channel show filmed in Silver Spring

By Lisa de Moraes

The actor interviews active and retired members of the military in segments airing throughout military-themed movies.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:11 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 03/31/2011

Betty White: Star of a new hidden-camera series for NBC

By Lisa de Moraes

The 89-year-old actress will star in a show in which senior citizens prank youngsters.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:17 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 03/31/2011

HBO will continue ‘Treatment’ -- of some sort

By Lisa de Moraes

“It’s true that we have no plans to continue with ‘In Treatment’ as previously formatted,” HBO says.“However, we are in continued conversations...”

By Lisa de Moraes | 12:16 PM ET, 03/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

The TV Column: April, 2011