Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Report: "Southland" planned to kick off Season 2 with a defecation
With rumors that TNT may burn off the canceled NBC drama's six remaining episodes, there's talk that Season 2 was unrelentingly dark.

D.C. "Real Housewives" trouble? Republican fundraiser, lobbyist exit show
Two of Washington's politically connected "Real Housewives" have left the show amid rumors that producers are having a hard time enlisting people who are tied to government politics.

Jay Leno sketch mocks 10 o'clock dramas
"Cops & Doctors" is a blend of "Law & Order" and "ER" with a hint of "Southland."

Returning early could end up hurting "Chuck"
If "Chuck" comes back as soon as this month, rather than in March, it won't benefit from the relentless NBC promotion during the Winter Olympics. Instead, "Chuck" will likely not get the promotion to bring in more viewers.

NBC allowed "Idol" to perform at Macy's Parade, so why not "Glee"?
NBC has also had no problem with Disney Channel's "High School Musical" as a Thanksgiving Day Parade performer, but the cast of "Glee" — who were set to sing "Don't Stop Believin'" — struck a nerve at the Peacock. As Lisa de Moraes points out, only the recent "Idol" winner would perform in previous Macy's parades, a star who will no longer be competing with NBC as the network gets a boost from featuring the star of TV's biggest show. "Glee," on the other hand, will benefit from starring in NBC's parade while possibly hurting the network. PLUS: "Glee" songs have no trouble with clearance.
Ryan Murphy responds, says he looks "forward to seeing a Jay Leno float"

NFL gives Fox's airing of Brett Favre vs. Green Bay Packers a primetime boost
Last week's Favre vs. Packers game on "Monday Night Football" scored cable TV's biggest-ever ratings. So today the NFL moved the November 1st rematch at Lambeau Field (Favre's old stomping grounds) from 1 pm to 4:15 pm, which means the game will end in primetime and, quite possibly, give Fox humongous ratings.

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How did "NCIS" become No. 1?
"It defies all conventional wisdom,” media analyst Brad Adgate says of last week's No. 1 network show. "Shocked, surprised, amazed, might be the words for it — I can’t think of any show, in recent history, that has gotten a huge spike like this without any real notable changes."

TLC promos say: We have a "limited number of episodes" of "Jon & Kate" left
Monday's show featured a promo saying, "With only a limited number of episodes remaining, Jon and Kate spend quality time with those who matter." Does that mean the show is almost done, or that Jon is almost gone?
Judge orders Jon and Kate to work it out // Jon embracing Judaism

Was "The Office" wedding lifted from "HIMYM"?
Jim & Pam's wedding bore at least some resemblance to Marshall and Lily's nuptials in Season 2, as John Swansburg noticed: "Overwhelmed by the events leading up to their wedding, Jim and Pam steal away from the church, elope on the Maid of the Mist, and then return for the wedding ceremony. Sound familiar? In Season 2 of HIMYM, Marshall and Lily, overwhelmed by the events leading up to their wedding, steal away from the church, elope in a quiet park, and then return for the wedding ceremony. A case of borrowing, or just great minds thinking alike?"
"HIMYM" debuts a new Web site: ItWasTheBestNightEver.com
Watch "HIMYM's" Extreme-like video with Nuno Bettencourt

"V's" leading lady could return for ABC's remake
Jane Badler says she recently had lunch with one of the producers of the new "V."

Weekly World News coming to TV
The 30-year-old tabloid is developing a TV show that will include all its humorous trademarks, including aliens, Elvis sightings and conspiracies.

Bad casting, lack of controversy may have damaged "Dancing"
Add to that extra competition from "House" and "So You Think You Can Dance" and you probably can see why "Dancing with the Stars" has had its worst ratings since its premiere in 2005.
Is the cast too big? There are still 11 left… // Karina & Aaron deny romance

"The Ethicist" tackles the case of his former boss, Dave Letterman
New York Times "Ethicist" columnist Randy Cohen is a former "Late Night" writer who says: "Almost from my first days on the show, early in 1984, there was talk that Dave was catting around with employees, and that these women were willing — eager — partners. None felt coerced. None felt harassed …. it is noteworthy that over 25 years, we know of no former girlfriend who has taken legal action against this very wealthy, very public figure."
Letterman is a modern-day version of "Mad Men's" Roger Sterling
University may ban Letterman internships
Jimmy Kimmel denies telling Letterman jokes

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Dallas TV anchor asks Oprah to apologize for Dr. Phil

Zach Braff confirms: I'm not dead!

Oprah gets Mike Tyson to cry during emotional interview

Australia is being urged to ban TV-watching for children under 2

"Mad Men's" January Jones says ex Ashton Kutcher didn't support her acting

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