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.
