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Posted at 06:05 AM ET, 10/31/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Sabrina Bryan sent home in Week 6, yet again

By Emily Yahr

In a cruel twist of fate, the Disney actress was sent home in another shocking elimination.

By Emily Yahr | 06:05 AM ET, 10/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/31/2012

Simon Cowell invites Obama on ‘X Factor’

By Lisa de Moraes

Simon Cowell leaves open possibility of Britney Spears meltdown on ‘X Factor’on this week’s live epsiodes.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 10/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 10/30/2012

Hurricane Sandy drives viewers to ‘Dancing with Stars’

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Dancing with the Stars’ scores season’s biggest audience Monday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:06 PM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 10/30/2012

NBC will re-air ‘The Voice’ on Thursday, bump comedies back a week

By Emily Yahr

‘30 Rock,’ however, will air a day early on Halloween.

By Emily Yahr | 06:56 PM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 10/30/2012

Networks change programming in wake of Hurricane Sandy, morning shows skipping Halloween

By Lisa de Moraes

TV networks continued to stagger back to “normal” in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, albeit in a subdued manner.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:35 PM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 10/30/2012

‘Community’ has a return date, and other NBC midseason news: ‘Smash,’ ‘Biggest Loser’ return

By Lisa de Moraes

NBC announced the comedy’s fourth season will debut on Feb. 7.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:01 PM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 10/30/2012

Watch Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman, audience-free [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

Both late-night hosts went on with their shows Monday night — without a crowd.

By Emily Yahr | 10:56 AM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/30/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars: All Stars’ goes country

By Emily Yahr

The couples danced to country tunes on Monday night’s performance show.

By Emily Yahr | 06:00 AM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:27 PM ET, 10/29/2012

David Letterman plays to no crowd

By Lisa de Moraes

CBS late night star tapes Monday show without audience as Sandy continues to hammer New York.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:27 PM ET, 10/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:22 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show is canceled

By Lisa de Moraes

The show lasted two seasons in syndication.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:22 PM ET, 10/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Late night talk shows canceled in wake of Hurricane Sandy

By Lisa de Moraes

Comedy Central announced Monday afternoon it had pulled the plug on its two faux newscasts, “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:34 PM ET, 10/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Jimmy Fallon’s show will go on Monday night — without an audience

By Emily Yahr

The comedian will tape a show Monday night in New York, though he sent the audience home.

By Emily Yahr | 04:08 PM ET, 10/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Jimmy Kimmel cancels first Brooklyn show because of hurricane

By Emily Yahr

The LA-based late-night show was scheduled to do a week of shows in Brooklyn.

By Emily Yahr | 01:13 PM ET, 10/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 10/26/2012

President Obama fields questions on MTV special

By Lisa de Moraes

The president sat down for a half-hour special on Friday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:47 PM ET, 10/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 10/26/2012

President Obama takes questions on MTV live at 5: Watch here

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s where you can watch the live web stream of MTV’s “Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview With The President.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:00 PM ET, 10/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 10/26/2012

Michelle Obama stops by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

The first lady made her first appearance on the late-night ABC talk show.

By Emily Yahr | 09:48 AM ET, 10/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 10/25/2012

Barbara Walters tells Donald Trump to stop embarrassing himself

By Lisa de Moraes

“Donald, you’re making a fool of yourself,” Walters said on Thursday’s ‘The View,’ in re: Trump’s $5 million offer to President Obama.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:51 PM ET, 10/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 10/25/2012

President Obama boosts ratings for talk shows

By Lisa de Moraes

President Obama is the hottest celebrity on TV these days.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:39 PM ET, 10/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 10/25/2012

Spike TV offers biggest prize in TV history — $10 million — to anyone who can find Bigfoot

By Lisa de Moraes

Spike has ordered 10 one-hour episodes of “10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty”.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:31 PM ET, 10/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 AM ET, 10/25/2012

President Obama visits Jay Leno on ‘Tonight’ (VIDEO)

By Lisa de Moraes

Obama sat with Jay to talk economy, women’s issues, Donald Trump.

By Lisa de Moraes | 12:32 AM ET, 10/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 10/24/2012

Discovery to air ‘Flipping the White House’ special — has the network decided the outcome of the election?

By Lisa de Moraes

Has the network already decided the outcome of the presidential election?

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:00 PM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 10/24/2012

Oprah Winfrey developing a drama series at HBO

By Lisa de Moraes

It’s part of a deal Oprah/Harpo signed back in 2008, to develop series, docus, TV movies and miniseries for HBO — though none have been made yet.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:51 PM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:41 PM ET, 10/24/2012

CW joins on-demand world, will make shows available on Comcast

By Emily Yahr

It’s the first time CW has made its shows available through a provider’s Video On Demand service.

By Emily Yahr | 05:41 PM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:49 PM ET, 10/24/2012

CNN to air ‘World According to Lance Armstrong’ for first time in U.S.

By Emily Yahr

The critical film has only ever aired in Australia.

By Emily Yahr | 03:49 PM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 10/24/2012

Fox announces winter premiere dates, hopes ‘The Following’ can knock out ‘The Voice’

By Lisa de Moraes

Also, ‘American Idol: Nicki Minaj Edition’ will debut Jan. 16.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:08 PM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:05 AM ET, 10/24/2012

‘The X Factor’: Let’s try this again

By Lisa de Moraes

On take 2 of ‘X Factor’ episode, we learn which X-testants head to live shows.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:05 AM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/24/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars’: ‘Gangnam Style’ group dance steals the show

By Emily Yahr

The judges call it a “hot mess,” but the group dance was the best part of Tuesday’s one-hour performance show.

By Emily Yahr | 06:00 AM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 10/23/2012

Third presidential debate least watched of the three: 59.2 million viewers [UPDATED]

By Lisa de Moraes

Fox News Channel snagged record 11.5 million debate viewers (out of a total 59.2 million viewers), beating “MNF” and NLCS Game 7.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:50 PM ET, 10/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 10/23/2012

President Obama to take questions in MTV special

By Lisa de Moraes

Obama will also be Jay Leno’s guest on NBC’s “Tonight” show Wednesday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:08 PM ET, 10/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 10/23/2012

‘Elementary,’ ‘Vegas’ get full-season orders

By Lisa de Moraes

CBS orders full seasons of ‘Elementary’ and ‘Vegas.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:58 PM ET, 10/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/23/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Carrie Ann Inaba falls out of her chair, and other excitement

By Emily Yahr

Yes, the dances were that good on Monday night’s show.

By Emily Yahr | 06:00 AM ET, 10/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 10/22/2012

Kids elect Obama in Nickelodeon voting

By Lisa de Moraes

Kids have correctly picked the president in five of six presidential elections, via Nick voting.

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:00 PM ET, 10/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:32 PM ET, 10/22/2012

Fox’s ‘X Factor’, Showtime’s ‘Homeland,’ CW’s ‘Arrow’ get pickups

By Lisa de Moraes

‘X Factor,’ ‘Homeland,’ ‘Arrow’ get pickups.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:32 PM ET, 10/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 10/19/2012

Michael Goldrick new vp news at WRC

By Lisa de Moraes

Michael Goldrick, former Pittsburgh NBC news director, starts at WRC Nov. 26

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:13 PM ET, 10/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 10/19/2012

Happy Oct 19: aka The Day NBC Promised to Bring ‘Community’ Back to Its Schedule!

By Lisa de Moraes

Oct. 19 is a ‘state of mind’ ‘Community’ cast explains

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:38 PM ET, 10/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 10/19/2012

Fox News Channel extends Roger Ailes contract for four more years

By Emily Yahr

Ailes started Fox News Channel in 1996.

By Emily Yahr | 02:36 PM ET, 10/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 10/19/2012

Michelle Obama answers ‘boxers or briefs’ question in re: the president on ‘Live! With Kelly and Michael’

By Lisa de Moraes

What did she say?

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:04 AM ET, 10/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:38 PM ET, 10/18/2012

First Lady visits ‘Live with Kelly and Michael’

By Lisa de Moraes

Michael Strahan asks First Lady if, during debates, she says to herself, ‘Get ‘em baby! That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Yeah, that’s my man!’

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:38 PM ET, 10/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:55 PM ET, 10/18/2012

President Obama tells Jon Stewart that first debate was an ‘off night’[VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

POTUS appears on ‘The Daily Show’ Thursday night.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:55 PM ET, 10/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 10/18/2012

CBS sets ‘SpongeBob Christmas’ for November

By Emily Yahr

This is the first stop-animation feature for Nickelodeon’s popular franchise.

By Emily Yahr | 05:36 PM ET, 10/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 10/18/2012

NBC yanks ‘Animal Practice,’ replaces it with ‘Whitney’

By Lisa de Moraes

The “Whitney” move becomes official on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:32 PM ET, 10/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 10/18/2012

Ann Romney visits ‘View’ Mitt-less

By Lisa de Moraes

GOP candidates’ wife makes solo appearance after Mitt Romney cancels

By Lisa de Moraes | 12:54 PM ET, 10/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/18/2012

‘X Factor’: baseball rain, technical foul-up eat into Simon Cowell screen time

By Lisa de Moraes

Judges reveal which X-testants heading to live competition. Until Mindy Kaling interrupts.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 10/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 10/17/2012

Nearly 66 million watch Obama show up for second debate with Romney

By Lisa de Moraes

Contentious town-hall debate attracts 1 million fewer viewers than Denver debate two weeks earlier.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:52 PM ET, 10/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 10/17/2012

Jimmy Kimmel ‘apologizes’ to Bristol Palin for telling jokes about her mom

By Emily Yahr

Bristol Palin was voted off “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday night, and as a result, had to make the required stop by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

By Emily Yahr | 03:00 PM ET, 10/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 10/17/2012

Michelle Obama continues to elude ‘GMA’ but says ‘yes’ to Jimmy Kimmel

By Lisa de Moraes

First Lady to make her first ever appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Oct. 25.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:34 PM ET, 10/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:05 AM ET, 10/17/2012

Bristol Palin eliminated on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

By Emily Yahr

Bristol Palin’s second stint on “Dancing With the Stars” ended a lot earlier than her first one.

By Emily Yahr | 06:05 AM ET, 10/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:34 PM ET, 10/16/2012

Yes, Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez will be hosting ‘The X Factor’

By Lisa de Moraes

The two will appear as hosts during the live show broadcasts in November.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:34 PM ET, 10/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 10/16/2012

Beyonce confirmed for Super Bowl halftime show on CBS

By Lisa de Moraes

For the first time since Janet Jackson’s infamous 2004 “nipple slip” a female solo artist under the age of AARP eligibility will headline.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:48 PM ET, 10/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/16/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Paula Abdul guest-judges

By Emily Yahr

By Emily Yahr | 06:00 AM ET, 10/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 10/15/2012

‘Walking Dead’ breaks ratings records with third season premiere

By Emily Yahr

Nearly 11 million people tuned into the debut on Sunday.

By Emily Yahr | 06:51 PM ET, 10/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:42 PM ET, 10/15/2012

Mitt Romney cancels ‘View’ appearance, has no plans to reschedule

By Emily Yahr

Ann Romney will appear solo on the daytime talk show on Thursday.

By Emily Yahr | 02:42 PM ET, 10/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 10/12/2012

About 51 million people watch Biden-Ryan vice presidential debate

By Lisa de Moraes

That’s about 18 million fewer people than watched the Biden-Palin ’08 veep debate.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:14 PM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:57 PM ET, 10/12/2012

Zombies attempt to take Washington, are stopped by U.S. Park Police

By Lisa de Moraes

AMC sent zombies to DC to promote ‘The Walking Dead’ and protest Dish Network — however, the undead didn’t secure the proper permits.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:57 PM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 10/12/2012

President Obama will visit ‘The Daily Show’ on Oct. 18

By Emily Yahr

Stewart has gone after Obama for going on other talk shows, so the president will visit Oct. 18.

By Emily Yahr | 04:31 PM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:05 AM ET, 10/12/2012

‘X Factor’: Britney and LA judge The Teens and The Overs

By Lisa de Moraes

‘X Factor’ home visits come to an end.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:05 AM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 10/11/2012

After a week in the eye of political storm, ‘Sesame Street’ airs especially adorable episode

By Lisa de Moraes

The afternoon of the veep debate, the show sent out word that the show will honor National Disabilities Awareness Month and National Blindness Awareness Month.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:35 PM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 10/11/2012

‘Arrow’ a CW ratings bull’s eye

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Arrow’ premiere attracts more than 4 million viewers — biggest CW audience in three years.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:31 PM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 10/11/2012

Zombies to march in Washington to promote ‘Walking Dead,’ protest Dish dropping AMC

By Lisa de Moraes

The civic-minded zombies will stage their protest around lunchtime at photogenic locations.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:25 PM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/11/2012

‘The X Factor’: Final cuts at boot camp

By Lisa de Moraes

Judges made their final cuts and X-testants head to judges’ 'homes’

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 10/10/2012

Ann Romney, ‘Good Morning America’ kitchen, tangle

By Lisa de Moraes

Ann Romney, on ‘Good Morning America,’ tangles with studio kitchen.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:35 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:19 PM ET, 10/10/2012

Mariah Carey spouse dings fight report on ‘The View’

By Lisa de Moraes

Mariah Carey husband on ‘The View’ joins the Publicity Stunt school on story of her fight with Nicki Minaj.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:19 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 10/10/2012

CBS pulls ‘Made in Jersey’ from schedule

By Lisa de Moraes

The legal drama is the first cancellation of the 2012-2013 season.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:17 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:05 AM ET, 10/10/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Drew Lachey and Helio Castroneves exit on double elimination night

By Emily Yahr

Tuesday was double elimination night.

By Emily Yahr | 06:05 AM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:23 PM ET, 10/09/2012

NBC delays ‘Community,’ ‘Whitney’ return to stay No. 1 in ratings

By Lisa de Moraes

NBC thinks it will do better with “Grimm” reruns on Friday than trying to re-launch the two comedies.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:23 PM ET, 10/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 10/09/2012

Sesame Workshop asks Obama campaign to take down Big Bird ad

By Lisa de Moraes

The ad features footage of the giant yellow bird and beloved “Sesame Street” character.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:51 PM ET, 10/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/09/2012

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Dances from the past, and Bristol’s ‘tear-filled blow-up’

By Emily Yahr

Plus, Bristol Palin brought the drama on Monday’s show with a ‘tear-filled blow-up.’

By Emily Yahr | 06:00 AM ET, 10/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:09 PM ET, 10/08/2012

Fox picks up ‘The Mindy Project,’ ‘Ben and Kate’

By Lisa de Moraes

On the eve of both new comedies’ third-episode broadcast, Fox announced that it had picked up the “back nine.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:09 PM ET, 10/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 10/08/2012

Mitt Romney declines to participate in Nickelodeon’s ‘Kids Pick the President’ special

By Lisa de Moraes

Romney’s camp cited time constraints, the cable network said Monday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:58 PM ET, 10/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 10/08/2012

‘American Idol’ producers speak out about backstage drama

By Lisa de Moraes

The execs finally released a statement in response to media reports.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:21 AM ET, 10/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 10/05/2012

‘X Factor’ Boot Camp: Task 2

By Lisa de Moraes

‘X Factor’ Boot Camp: Task 2

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 10/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Mariah Carey tells Barbara Walters she’s hired extra security in wake of Nicki Minaj fight

By Lisa de Moraes

“Nicki is unpredictable and Mariah says she can’t take a chance,” Walters said on ‘The View’ Thursday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:48 PM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Sesame Workshop responds to Mitt Romney’s Big Bird comments

By Lisa de Moraes

After the debate, Big Bird parent Sesame Workshop, and others, suggested GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney needs to do his homework.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:29 PM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:11 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Ann Romney booked as‘Good Morning America’ co-host for Oct. 10

By Lisa de Moraes

BC News finally booked a date for Ann Romney to sub for Robin Roberts on its morning infotainment program.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:11 PM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 10/04/2012

About 67 million people watch first presidential debate

By Lisa de Moraes

That, however, falls very short of the Mother of All Presidential Debates: the Oct. 28, 1980 smackdown between Carter and Reagan, which had drawn a whopping 81 million viewers.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:12 PM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)