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Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 12/21/2012

‘The Walking Dead’ renewed for fourth season, but showrunner steps down

By Emily Yahr

Glen Mazzara won’t return after Season 3.

By Emily Yahr | 02:06 PM ET, 12/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:41 AM ET, 12/21/2012

‘The X Factor’: Tate Stevens wins second season

By Lisa de Moraes

‘The X Factor’ names Tate Stevens winner of second season.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:41 AM ET, 12/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Jake Tapper to jump from ABC to CNN

By Lisa de Moraes

It’s the first big move since CNN announced Jeff Zucker was taking over.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:45 PM ET, 12/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Oprah lands Letterman interview but Charlie Rose gets it first

By Lisa de Moraes

‘CBS This Morning’ beats Oprah Winfrey with Letterman interview.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:02 PM ET, 12/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 12/20/2012

CBS sets win-a-job competition reality show premiere for Feb. 8

By Lisa de Moraes

‘The Job’ is kind of like “The Apprentice” only without The Donald.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:38 PM ET, 12/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 12/20/2012

‘The X Factor’: final performance night

By Lisa de Moraes

‘X Factor’ pays tribute to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims on final performance night.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 12/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Jimmy Kimmel talks Leno, move to 11:35, Letterman...and more Leno

By Lisa de Moraes

“I don’t think much about [Leno], but people ask me about him constantly,” Kimmel said on a conference call.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:48 PM ET, 12/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 12/19/2012

UPDATE: Networks reschedule programming that was scrapped in wake of school shooting

By Emily Yahr

Networks scramble to adjust schedules, programs, in wake of mass killing of students, staff at Connecticut elementary school.

By Emily Yahr | 10:27 AM ET, 12/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 12/18/2012

‘1600 Penn’ snags about 7.2 million people for sneak preview

By Lisa de Moraes

The NBC comedy will officially premiere in January.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:45 PM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:37 PM ET, 12/18/2012

About 1.5 million viewers watch ‘Gossip Girl’ say goodbye

By Lisa de Moraes

While it’s “GG’s” most-watched episode since April of ’11, it’s nowhere near the numbers in the show’s heyday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:37 PM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 12/18/2012

Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Organization wins $5 million in legal battle against contestant who called Miss USA pageant ‘rigged’

By Emily Yahr

A judge called Monnin’s statements “defamatory” and said they were “harmful” to the organization’s reputation.

By Emily Yahr | 04:03 PM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Freed NBC journalist Richard Engel big ‘get’ on Tuesday’s ‘Today’ show

By Lisa de Moraes

NBC news had tried to enforce news blackout on Engel’s capture in Syria.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:30 AM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Late night TV hosts grapple with how to handle news of Newtown shooting [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

“My job is to give you a little break from being sad and I will try my best to do that,” Jimmy Kimmel said.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:34 AM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:59 PM ET, 12/17/2012

TLC delays ‘Best Funeral Ever’ pilot after Connecticut shooting

By Lisa de Moraes

The features the staff at a funeral home in Dallas staging home-going celebrations with Christmas, state fair and doo-wop themes.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:59 PM ET, 12/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:19 PM ET, 12/17/2012

HBO, Martin Scorsese collaborate on Bill Clinton doc

By Lisa de Moraes

HBO, Martin Scorsese collaborate on Bill Clinton documentary.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:19 PM ET, 12/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 12/17/2012

‘1600 Penn’: Yes, it’s just a coincidence that Bill Pullman and Jenna Elfman resemble the Romneys.

By Emily Yahr

And other fun facts about the NBC comedy.

By Emily Yahr | 12:07 PM ET, 12/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:49 AM ET, 12/16/2012

Silent Night: ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ somber Newtown commemoration

By David Beard

“Saturday Night Live” offers up a somber “Newtown” commemoration.

By David Beard | 10:49 AM ET, 12/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 12/14/2012

‘The X Factor’: Emblem3 out; LA Reid leaving too

By Lisa de Moraes

Simon Cowell’s boy band was tossed by viewers, LA Reid says he’s out too.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 12/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:27 PM ET, 12/13/2012

Golden Globe Awards all about the new shows: ‘Smash,’ ‘Girls,’ ‘Newsroom’ get nods

By Lisa de Moraes

Bye, bye 2010 and 2011 Globe winner “Glee”!

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:27 PM ET, 12/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:45 AM ET, 12/13/2012

‘X Factor’: Who gets the hook? [POLL]

By Lisa de Moraes

We ask America, who will be the next unlucky contestant to go on ‘X Factor’?

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:45 AM ET, 12/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 12/12/2012

Question of the SAG Awards noms — ‘American Horror Story’ isn’t a miniseries anymore?

By Lisa de Moraes

Plus a few surprises from shows most thought were done, such as ‘Glee’ and ‘The Office’

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:39 PM ET, 12/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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

It’s that time of year again: Everything you need to know about the Yule Log

By Emily Yahr

It’s that time of year again, when people that don’t have delightful wood-burning fireplaces can pretend they do.

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

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 12/12/2012

‘Hell on Wheels’ finds showrunner; third-season pickup un-derailed

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Hell on Wheels’ set to return to AMC in third quarter of ‘13.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:27 PM ET, 12/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/12/2012

Mick Jagger visits ‘Letterman’ to read Top 10 list [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

The rocker stopped by the ‘Late Show’ studio on Tuesday night.

By Emily Yahr | 08:00 AM ET, 12/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:05 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Former ‘Storage Wars’ star sues A&E, says reality show is fake

By Lisa de Moraes

When Dave Hester was dropped from the show, some predicted it would wind up leading to a court case.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:05 PM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:59 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Looking for more comedy, CBS commissions another Chuck Lorre pilot

By Lisa de Moraes

This one is about a sober single mother who moves to wine country.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:59 PM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Discovery greenlights first scripted show about Klondike prospectors, including Jack London

By Lisa de Moraes

Discovery’s first scripted program is a miniseries about Klondike gold rush.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:31 PM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Latest

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 12/11/2012

Stephen Colbert reacts to his ‘imminent appointment’ to Senate [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

“I am the clear first choice here,” Colbert said on his show.

By Emily Yahr | 10:46 AM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Stephen Colbert as senator? South Carolinians like the idea.

By Lisa de Moraes

Colbert tops the list of replacements with 20 percent of respondents in a poll saying they want Colbert to represent them in the Senate.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:58 PM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Will Simon Cowell go back to the U.K. ‘X Factor’ next season?

By Lisa de Moraes

Reports note that the show’s 10th edition will be its last under its current contract, and that it will have to undergo a major overhaul.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:51 PM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:56 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Dustin Hoffman dominates Dave Letterman’s show [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Dustin Hoffman steals One Direction spotlight on Dave Letterman’s show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:56 PM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Two royal pregnancy TV specials and counting...

By Lisa de Moraes

TLC and Lifetime have bought royal pregnancy specials, for next week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:31 PM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 12/07/2012

MTV’s ‘Buckwild’ hits pay dirt with Sen. Joe Manchin’s angry letter

By Lisa de Moraes

“Buckwild” is about a bunch of MTV-target-audience aged BFF’s doing MTV docu-series-ish things. Think “Jersey Shore.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:50 PM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 12/07/2012

‘The X Factor’: So long Cece, Diamond

By Lisa de Moraes

Two more go home on ‘X Factor’: Diamond and CeCe.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:54 PM ET, 12/06/2012

CBS announces return date for ‘Rules of Engagement,’ sets ‘Golden Boy’ on Friday nights

By Lisa de Moraes

No word on midseason comedy ‘Friend Me,’ about two guys who move from Indiana to Los Angeles to work at Groupon.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:54 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Fox announces celeb diving special featuring JWoww, ‘Real Housewives’

By Lisa de Moraes

Because celebrities diving into water is the hot new celebrity competition format.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:40 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:33 PM ET, 12/06/2012

George Zimmerman sues NBC for defamation

By Lisa de Moraes

He says the network edited the recording of his 911 call to police about Trayvon Martin in order to make him sound like a “racist and predatory villain.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:33 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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

MTV finds possible ‘Jersey Shore’ replacement with ‘Washington Heights’

By Lisa de Moraes

Only this time it will be in the “vibrant and diverse New York neighborhood of Washington Heights” at the north end of Manhattan.

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

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Catch up on the first two seasons of ‘Downton Abbey’ in five minutes [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Are you woefully behind on your ‘Downton’ viewing? This video will catch you up.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:29 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Lifetime picks up reality show about preachers’ daughters

By Emily Yahr

Calling the show “profound” but also “often humorous,” the network wil debut the series in 2013.

By Emily Yahr | 04:20 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 12/06/2012

‘X Factor’: Demi and Simon slug it out

By Lisa de Moraes

Two X-testants going home on ‘X Factor.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:57 PM ET, 12/05/2012

PBS picks up second season of ‘Call the Midwife’

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Midwife’ Christmas special to air Dec. 30; second season debuts March 31.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:57 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Rihanna gets her own fashion competition series

By Lisa de Moraes

Aspiring designers to make outfits for celebrities.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:06 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Discovery jumps on doomsday bandwagon with ‘Zombie Apocalypse’

By Lisa de Moraes

Three days after AMC telecast the mid-season finale of AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Discovery Channel announced its new special.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:53 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/05/2012

‘Good Morning America’ unveils Miss America pageant judges, including three ABC stars

By Lisa de Moraes

Miss America judges include three ABC show stars.

By Lisa de Moraes | 12:00 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Michael Richards returns to series TV

By Lisa de Moraes

Former ‘Seinfeld’ fave joins Kirstie Alley’s TV Land comedy.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:56 PM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Newt Gingrich lands guest spot on ‘Parks and Recreation’ after visiting restaurant where the show was filming — what are the odds?

By Lisa de Moraes

“Parks and Rec,” of course, is the NBC sitcom that, just last month, featured Veep Joe Biden playing himself.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:58 PM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Fox adds ‘Murder Police’ to Sunday comedy slate

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Murder Police’ to join Fox’s Sunday animation lineup next season

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:47 PM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:52 PM ET, 12/03/2012

11 mil see ‘Walking Dead’ midseason-wrap premiere

By Lisa de Moraes

AMC zombie-drama ranks behind only Sunday football among younger viewers this season.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:52 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Nick Lachey to host the Practically Perfect Singing Competition — no judges allowed

By Lisa de Moraes

‘The Winner Is’ hails from the creator and one of the producers of NBC’s ‘The Voice.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:14 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:06 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Yes, Howard Stern will be back on ‘America's Got Talent’

By Lisa de Moraes

Stern had previously said he wasn’t sure if he would return to the show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:06 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Showtime orders climate change documentary produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.

By Lisa de Moraes

Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Alec Baldwin are set to narrate “Years of Living Dangerously.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:16 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 11/30/2012

Carrie Underwood cast as Maria von Trapp in NBC’s ‘Sound of Music’

By Lisa de Moraes

‘American Idol’ winner Underwood to play aspiring nun turned baroness

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:02 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 11/30/2012

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ scores best sweep stats ever

By Lisa de Moraes

Trip to Brooklyn during Hurricane Sandy catapults Kimmel’s late night show ratings for November sweep.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:51 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 11/30/2012

‘30 Rock’ ends Jan. 31; new doc drama gets ‘ER’ slot

By Lisa de Moraes

NBC debuts new doc drama in ‘ER” timeslot same night as “30 Rock” end

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:25 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 11/30/2012

David Letterman, Led Zeppelin reunite day after Kennedy Center Honors for an interview

By Emily Yahr

Later in the month, other honorees (Dustin Hoffman and Natalia Makarova) will visit the show.

By Emily Yahr | 03:13 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 11/30/2012

HBO releases trailer for ‘Girls’ Season 2

By Emily Yahr

Plus, a brief glimpse of Rita Wilson as Marnie’s (Allison Williams) mom.

By Emily Yahr | 02:12 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Love, Etc.

The TV Column: December, 2012