From the daily archives:

Thursday, October 15, 2009

October 15, 2009

Balloon Boy appeared on "Wife Swap"
Falcon Heene, the 6-year-old Colorado boy who apparently took off in his family's balloon, starred on the ABC reality show last year with his family.


Sickle Cell might've caused "Real Houewives" death

The medical examiner suggests that sickle cell may have resulted in Ashley "A.J." Jewell's death during a fight at a strip club.


ABC yanking  "Hank" for a 2nd airing of "Charlie Brown"
In what doesn't look like a good sign, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will air two nights in a row, replacing "Hank" on the 2nd night.


Tricia Helfer drops by  "Two and a Half Men"

She'll play Charlie Sheen's fiancee's pal.


ABC may go "Skating" with the stars

The makers of "Dancing" are in talks to import an ice skating version of "Dancing with the stars."


Melissa Rycroft has swine flu

"I am indeed recovering from a bout of the H1N1 flu virus," confirms the former "Bachelor" star.

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October 15, 2009

Letterman search warrants revealed
Check out the search warrants, which show that police seized from Robert Halderman's home computer equipment, a camera and a "MY Magazine w/Letterman," plus bank records and more.


Could Letterman leave "The Late Show" next year?

Dave has yet to sign an extension reported over the summer that would keep him on CBS through 2012, which raises questions about his future, especially in the wake of his sex-extortion scandal. PLUS: Meet the defense attorney attacking Letterman.


Taylor Swift to pull double duty on "SNL" — and likely bash Kanye

"I've been thinking about skit ideas for a long time," the 19-year-old says of her Nov. 7 stint. "There are definitely some hilarious things that have happened to me over the past couple of months that I think will be pretty substantial skits." PLUS: Anheuser-Busch buys all "SNL" ads for this week's episode.


Did Conan and Newark's mayor collude on their "feud"?

Conan O'Brien needed the free publicity to kick off the season and Mayor Cory Booker wanted to promote "Brick City," so why not start a feud and get some headlines? Unfortunately for Conan, the feud has done nothing for his ratings.


Billy Mays' widow: We have proof cocaine didn't kill my husband

Findings from a New Jersey medical examiner, she says, contradicts the original report from the coroner.


GQ confirms Betty Draper's breasts are real

The magazine confirms the photographer used "harder lighting" on January Jones that "can create a stronger shadow — that, and body position and perspective could give the illusion that her breasts are bigger."


Mia Michaels says she's leaving "SYTYCD"

"I am officially an adoring fan of SYTYCD…Thank U for 5 wonderful yrs," Michaels tweeted last night.


"Terminator" star Thomas Dekker busted for DUI

The 21-year-old former "Sarah Connor Chronicles" star allegedly hit a 17-year-old bicyclist last night in the San Fernando Valley.

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October 15, 2009

TLC confirms it will stop filming "Jon & Kate" next month
As a result, "Kate Plus 8" will begin airing in late November.


7 problems with "Dancing"

Fatigue, bad casting, lack of a comedy element and the fact that pros are bigger than the stars are what are ailing "Dancing with the Stars."


High schools are finding "Glee" inspirational

At San Ramon Valley High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, "Glee" has not only found fans in the award-winning "powerhouse" choral program, but also in the football program, where the coach is a fan.


NYC "Real Housewives" will have 2 new faces

Faux-socialites Sonja Morgan and Jennifer Gilbert will be recurring on the reality show's 3rd season.


"Jeopardy!" contestant fools producers into playing again 10 years later

A bald Jeff Kirby first competed in 1999. Then, this week, he slipped by producers by competing with a full head of hair.


"X Factor" winner Leona Lewis punched in face

The 24-year-old was confronted by a male fan at a book signing.


"Full House" reunion on Broadway!

John Stamos' "Bye Bye Birdie" preview last night went awry, prompting Bob Saget to go up on stage to bail him out.


Illinois State University will host a special "Brady Bunch" archive

The university to house a special collection of "Brady" memorabilia.

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October 15, 2009

"30 Rock" is still funny, but is it too dependant on showbiz in-jokes?
Making fun of the TV business is both the joy and the limitation of "30 Rock," says Robert Bianco. "As funny as this scattershot sitcom can be, the problem remains that show business (and in particular, GE's business) is a topic of limited long-haul mass appeal," he says. "It can lead to some great, if random jokes. But with rare exceptions, from last season's trip to Liz's high school reunion to any of Jack's encounters with his mother, 30 Rock falters when it leaves the business behind."
"30 Rock" is still laugh-out-loud funny in Season 4
At its best, the show tempers its inside jokes with wide-net humor
"30 Rock" is in danger of becoming too smug and out of touch
"30" hasn't lost its sharp edge // Can it set a record for meta-jokes?
Tina Fey still isn't funny, or convincing, as Liz Lemon
The 5 funniest Tracy Jordan moments // 10 life lessons from "30 Rock"
10 questions for Tracy: What's it like having a girl's name?
Fey: Less stunt-casting this year — "Let's use these great actors"

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ODDS & ENDS

October 15, 2009

"Idol" pushes Hollywood week back to accommodate Ellen and Simon

"We miss her desperately," Randy Jackson says of Paula

Pamela Anderson slips back into her "Baywatch" bikini

Billie Dee Williams hawks Miley Cyrus Tweet Plates

So far, "FlashForward" has been  more "Heroes" than "Lost"

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