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Posted at 07:32 PM ET, 08/30/2011

Jane Lynch: ‘Glee’ cast will get back to basics, be involved at Emmy Awards

By Emily Yahr

The Emmy Award host said thecast will also have a presence at the award show.

By Emily Yahr | 07:32 PM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 PM ET, 08/29/2011

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Fall 2011 cast revealed: Chaz Bono, Nancy Grace, David Arquette and more

By Emily Yahr

Chaz Bono, David Arquette, Ron Artest, Ricki Lake and others will compete.

By Emily Yahr | 10:30 PM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:49 PM ET, 08/29/2011

MTV VMAs grab largest audience in network history

By Emily Yahr

The two-hour telecast scored 12.4 million viewers.

By Emily Yahr | 06:49 PM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 08/29/2011

'Dancing With the Stars' new cast? Blogosphere wants to tell you

By Emily Yahr

Rob Kardashian, Chaz Bono, and David Arquette are all popular guesses.

By Emily Yahr | 01:59 PM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 08/26/2011

Kal Penn says he “hopes” to work on Obama re-election campaign [Video]

By Emily Yahr

The actor talked with Craig Ferguson about his two years at the White House.

By Emily Yahr | 10:27 AM ET, 08/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:23 PM ET, 08/25/2011

‘Breaking In’ to return for a second season, after all

By Emily Yahr

The midseason comedy is resurrected after Fox pulled it from the schedule earlier this year.

By Emily Yahr | 07:23 PM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 08/25/2011

Rosie O’Donnell gets ready for ‘The Rosie Show’ on OWN [Video]

By Emily Yahr

The comedian’s new talk show airs Oct. 10.

By Emily Yahr | 10:18 AM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 08/25/2011

Ashton Kutcher talks ‘Two and a Half Men,’ Charlie Sheen with David Letterman [Video]

By Emily Yahr

In a “Late Show” appearance, Ashton Kutcher spilled a few details on Charlie Sheen and his new role.

By Emily Yahr | 09:17 AM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:30 PM ET, 08/07/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: FX’s ‘Always Sunny’ gets two-season pickup

By Lisa de Moraes

Only the noisiest shows can survive when there’s so much original scripted programming on TV, FX chief John Landgraf speculates.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:30 PM ET, 08/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 08/07/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Rachael Taylor brings blondeness to Farrah Fawcett role in ‘Charlie’s Angels' remake

By Lisa de Moraes

Robert Wagner voice of Charlie has not yet been re-cast, exec producers say.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:30 PM ET, 08/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 08/07/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: ABC exec fields questions on ‘Pan Am,’ ‘Revenge’ and cross-dressing comedy

By Lisa de Moraes

The critics were skeptical about “Work It,” a new ABC comedy.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:41 PM ET, 08/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:54 PM ET, 08/05/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Fox executive session

By Lisa de Moraes

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:54 PM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 08/05/2011

Upcoming ‘Desperate Housewives’ season will be the show’s last

By Lisa de Moraes

The drama will wrap up for good when Season 8 ends in May 2012.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:29 PM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:44 PM ET, 08/05/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Simon Cowell announces new prize for ‘X Factor’ winner

By Lisa de Moraes

The winner will receive a $5 million prize — in addition to a recording contract.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:44 PM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 08/05/2011

‘Jersey Shore’ Season 4, Episode 1: How do you say gorilla in Italian?

By Katie Rogers

How do you say gorilla in Italian?

By Katie Rogers | 01:51 PM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 08/05/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Sarah Michelle Gellar talks ‘Ringer’ and ‘All My Children'

By Lisa de Moraes

“Buffy” star to do cameo on ‘All My Children’ to say so-long to show that launched her career.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:15 AM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: CW in the market for comedy

By Lisa de Moraes

The network is also looking for more reality competition series.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:46 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Paul McCartney on Sept. 11, hacking scandal and Shea Stadium

By Lisa de Moraes

The signer opened up about all kinds of subjects.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:25 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:07 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Showtime takes on taboos

By Lisa de Moraes

“We have the ability to push limits,” Showtime’s programming chief says.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:07 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 08/04/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Ted Danson makes his ‘CSI’ debut

By Lisa de Moraes

Reporters ask Danson all sorts of questions about his later career move.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:00 AM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: CBS News makes quite a few changes

By Lisa de Moraes

Namely, increases in the “Evening News” ratings with new anchor Scott Pelley.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:36 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: CBS exec talks Ashton Kutcher, ‘Two and a Half Men’

By Lisa de Moraes

CBS programming chief Nina Tassler gave very well-rehearsed responses.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:15 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:55 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: David Letterman and Josh Groban entertain critics

By Lisa de Moraes

Josh Groban presented Top-10 Little Known Songs about Television:

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:55 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 08/03/2011

Jon Stewart responds to being censored in UK

By Lisa de Moraes

Showing Parliament footage as comedy isn’t allowed in Britain.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:54 AM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 08/02/2011

Mark Halperin to return to MSNBC after suspension

By Lisa de Moraes

The analyst was suspended after making a vulgar comment about President Obama.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:13 PM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 08/02/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: MSNBC exec says “no decision” has been made about Al Sharpton show

By Lisa de Moraes

Reports had said Sharpton would get the 6 p.m. timeslot.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:52 PM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 08/02/2011

Report: ‘Two and a Half Men’ killing off Charlie Harper in season premiere

By Lisa de Moraes

Taping for the sitcom’s ninth starts this week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:51 AM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 08/02/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: NBC’s ‘Playboy Club’ shows bunnies as feminists — with tails

By Lisa de Moraes

TV critics

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:26 AM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 08/01/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: NBC’s future plans include animated shows, Sean Hayes

By Lisa de Moraes

Entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt presented the plan to critics.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:38 PM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 08/01/2011

Live blog: Lady Gaga guest-hosts ‘The View’

By Emily Yahr

The singer will appear Monday morning to co-host and perform.

By Emily Yahr | 10:40 AM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 08/01/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: Ken Burns compares ‘Prohibition’ doc to present day

By Lisa de Moraes

The documentary filmmaker talked (and talked and talked) about his new project.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:19 AM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:41 PM ET, 07/31/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: PBS’ ‘Masterpiece’ finds corporate sponsor in time for new season of ‘Downton Abbey’

By Lisa de Moraes

Cruise ship firm discovers its customers love longrunning franchise, sign up for two quarters.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:41 PM ET, 07/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 07/31/2011

Summer TV Press Tour 2011: TV critics recoil at Davy Jones-hosted PBS pledge-drive show

By Lisa de Moraes

TV critics recoil at Davy Jones ‘60s nostalgia show; Davy Jones pretends not to notice.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:22 PM ET, 07/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 07/31/2011

PBS chief celebrates reality TV takeover of Bravo, History and A&E

By Lisa de Moraes

Paula Kerger came to Press Tour to talk about PBS role in new television landscape

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:56 PM ET, 07/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

The TV Column: August, 2011