Friday, October 9, 2009

Report: Letterman's wife demanded public apology
But a source close to Regina Lasko tells Fox News that Monday's apology "wasn’t something Dave wanted to do at all…He wanted the whole thing to blow over," said the source. "But Regina told him he better make an apology to let everyone know how sorry he was for how much he hurt and humiliated her." PLUS: Robert Halderman thinks Dave slept with "six or seven" staffers.

NBC sued for allegedly stealing fonts
The Font Bureau, which has designed fonts for Apple and Microsoft, claims NBC didn't secure the rights for the fonts used in promos for "The Jay Leno Show," "SNL" and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."

"HIMYM" casts Chris Elliott as Lily's estranged dad
They'll reunite for a Thanksgiving episode.

Darrell Hammond: I "retired" from "SNL" — though I'll always be back
The long-time "SNL"-er says "I expect to do a lot more" sketches, despite his retirement, like impersonating Gov. Schwarzenegger last weekend on "Weekend Update."

Rod Blagojevich joining "Celebrity Apprentice"?
The former Illinois governor is expected to compete on Trump's reality show next season.

Why "Dollhouse" deserves to live
The struggling Joss Whedon drama, says Maureen Ryan, "sets out to do what network programs are supposed to do — to entertain — but it also examines thorny ideas about power, exploitation and gender. Few other shows on television are willing to do this."

"Real World" disclaimer: We can't guarantee that our cast is STD-free
Contestants in a D.C. "Real World" date auction had to sign a waiver absolving producers of any responsibility if they contract any sexually transmitted diseases from the "Real World" cast.

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It was hard not to love "The Office" wedding
Usually, sitcom weddings stink, says Matthew Gilbert. But not this one. "I loved the hour from start to finish, he says. "It had just the right amounts of lightly cringy American "Office" moments and emotional pangs." He adds: "The overall effect was joyous and touching, giddy and cinematic. It was once of the best TV wedding sequences I've ever seen, and it did justice to the years of back and forth between Jim and Pam and the durable, loving rapport they have developed."
Best TV wedding ever? // They did it perfectly right // Chris Brown gets a boost
Niagara residents gather to watch the wedding // The whole episode was dead-on
Greg Daniels: Jim/Pam won't affect "The Office's" dynamics

1st Duggar granchild is born
Welcome to the world of "18 Kids and Counting," Mackynzie Duggar!

Rush Limbaugh to judge Miss America
The conservative commentator will be on the panel of seven judges for next year's TLC event.

Is "The O.C." cursed?
In just two weeks, Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton saw their new shows canceled. Meanwhile, Adam Brody has dropped off the face of the planet.

Dr. Phil denies breast-groping lawsuit
A spokesperson says: "Dr. Phil is never alone in the House with any of these guests and all of his interactions are captured on video and/or audio tape."

"Young and the Restless" star Eric Braden quits over salary dispute
"If I signed a three-year f***ing deal, you honor it!" says the 68-year-old actor.

Women's blog sticks up for Jon Gosselin
As Kate continues to win the PR war, DoubleX.com calls Jon "a sort of mad prophet, the only sane voice in a sea of people who think it’s perfectly reasonable to raise eight children on a reality show, even in the middle of a horrendous divorce." Kate, meanwhiile, "seems to have lost sight of what’s best for her children; instead she keeps her focus on implementing genius crisis control."
Jon gave Cara an ATV!? // Let's quit paying attention to "Jon & Kate"!
War of words: Feuding Jon & Kate are ignoring the kids

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What was Jeff Probst doing during the Probst-less "Survivor" challenge?

Heidi Klum denies farting on "Models of the Runway"

Here's a preview of DJ AM's reality show

From Moe's to Cheers to the Regal Beagle: What are TV's best bars?

Pricey "Trauma" should be NBC's next cancelation

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