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Friday, October 23, 2009

October 23, 2009

Michelle Obama does Leno's "Ten @ Ten"
What is President Obama's most annoying habits?


NBC picks up "Community," "Parks and Rec" and "Mercy"

All three will be around for the full season.


"Jeff Dunham" is Comedy Central's highest-rated premiere

Some 5.3 million viewers tuned in to last night's debut.


Jersey "Housewife" facing foreclosure

Teresa Giudice of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" could be kicked out of her home.


"HIMYM" fattens up Barney

Neil Patrick Harris dons a fat suit for an upcoming episode.


Kim Raver: "Grey's" is keeping my hair blonde

The former "24" star talks about her possible love triangle with Owen.


TNT poised to pick up "Southland"

The show may start from the beginning on Nov. 2.

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October 23, 2009

Courteney Cox trying to recruit her "Friends" to "Cougar Town"
So far, Matthew Perry has turned her down, but what about Lisa Kudrow? PLUS: Matthew Perry picks this week's NFL games.


"Dancing's" Joanna Krupa gets naked for Playboy's December issue

This is the 2nd time she'll appear on a Hugh Hefner publication.


CBS will contact you when the NFL delays your Sunday shows

You can get precise starting times via CBS Eye-lerts.


"Dollhouse" will have 3 episodes left at year's end

Fox will double up on the Joss Whedon series in December, but will only air six episodes due to Christmas and New Year's.


Susan Boyle suffers a wardrobe malfunction

Her pants popped open before 65,000 football fans.


Jodie Sweetin: I drove drunk with my baby daughter

The "Full House" star also reveals in her tell-all that her mom was a drug addict and her dad was killed in a prison riot.


Kate Gosselin's lawyer: Jon hasn't returned the money

He still owes $151,500. PLUS: Jon won't do "Amazing Race."

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October 23, 2009

Jon Gosselin on "Amazing Race" or "Survivor"?
The "Jon & Kate" star will reportedly meet with CBS next month about possible reality TV opportunities.


Benjamin Bratt returns to "Law & Order"

He'll be back next month for one episode only.


Legos get the reality TV treatment

Several Lego-themed are in the works, including one that might take place at Legoland.


"Survivor" Russell admits: "I was being a complete jerk"

"After seeing the promo, it was interesting to me because reality came crashing down," Russell Swan said yesterday before last night's episode aired. "As far as I knew, I was down for three minutes and they took me out and I was (ticked) off and that was pretty much it." (2nd item)


Jeff Probst: Russell passed out 3 times, then yelled, cried and prayed

"It was extremely emotional and simultaneously beautiful," Probst says of last night's "Survivor. "He was in a very vulnerable state and to be a witness as he processed the situation and made peace with it was an honor. I’m guessing that Russell had no idea how bad it was until he saw the episode last night. I think he will be surprised at how serious it was and will realize that he is not a quitter and there was no other decision to be made other than to pull him from the game." PLUS: Has "Survivor" become too brutal and less fun?


"Monk" instantly rekindled his chemistry with Sharona

"It was honestly like I never left," Bitty Schram says of tonight's reunion. Adds Tony Shalhoub: "We just looked at each other and laughed because it just felt like no time at all had passed."


British TV won't yank tonight's Balloon Boy "Wife Swap" repeat

While Lifetime has pulled one of the Heene family's episodes, the UK channel E4 is set to air the Ballooon Boy's family tonight in all their glory.


Happy 100 episodes, "Medium"!

The jump from NBC to CBS has been beneficial, plus Glenn Gordon Caron's picks his favorite guests.

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October 23, 2009

"Lost"-ie warns "Mad Men" fans
"For anyone who has ever loved a great TV show," says Jim Windolf of once loving "Lost," "you have to stop a minute, at some point, and look in the mirror and ask yourself: 'How much more can I take, before I have to admit that I’m pretty much watching "Falcon Crest" in a cooler wrapping?'"


"Lost" co-creator offers "Mad Men" spoilers

Says Damon Lindelof: “I suspect massive emotional pyrotechnics and let’s see, I guess Don will probably cheat on Betty and someone from Sterling Cooper will be fired. Those are my big guesses."


NYC wants to charge TV shows $3,200 for filming on its property

The extra money could rake in $272,000 for the city.


"Law & Order" tackles abortion tonight for the 3rd time ever

It's been 14 years since "L&O" last had an abortion storyline. But the problem is this episode gives up on abortion about halfway through the episode.


Hulu downplays move to a pay model

Says a Hulu rep: "We continue to believe that the ad-supported free service is the one that resonates with the largest group of users and any possible new business models would serve to complement our existing offering. There are no details or timelines to share regarding our future product roadmap."


NPR makes Tracy Morgan cry for his mommy

In a "Fresh Air" interview (listen here), the "30 Rock" star broke down while recalling his rough childhood.

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October 23, 2009

NBC: We want big-time shows, not just Jay Leno
"The goal is not to manage for margins," NBC's Jeff Gaspin says of the 10 o'clock Leno scheduling. "It is to put the best possible programs we can on the air."


It's official: "In Treatment" renewed for Season 3

"This is the kind of show that could only flourish on HBO, and we’re proud to bring it back," HBO says in a press release.


"Southland's" axing had 1 newspaper yell "Stop the presses!"

The 2nd season premiere would've aired tonight, but the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was actually printin its weekly TV book featuring "Southland" when it was canceled.


Johnny Knoxville to "SYTYCD"?

Adam Shankman says the "Jackass" star might guest-judge an episode: "Johnny Knoxville sends me critiques after every show, emails me these crazy critiques."


Fox will start casting pilots via video tape instead of in-person

That means no more awkward moments for actors vying for the same role while sitting together in a waiting room.


What an outstanding "Office" episode!

Six seasons in, and "The Office" is still producing half hours that feel fresh even "while relying on characters that have been doing the same things for years now."


"White Collar" looks formulaic, but it's one of the best new shows

"On the surface, there’s nothing special about 'White Collar,'" says Matthew Gilbert, pointing to the long line of light-hearted USA crime shows. "But beyond the formulaic outline, 'White Collar' … is actually one of the best new shows of the season. The tone is effortless and agile, as it toggles from comedy to intrigue and back."
USA hopes to get in on the fall action with "Collar"
Smart and sophisticated fun // "White Collar" is forgettable
Pilot was written using Google's Street View
With steely blue eyes, Matthew Bomer is "televised hottitude"

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ODDS & ENDS

October 23, 2009

Jon Bon Jovi promotes USA characters as part of his NBC "Artist" deal

Celebrities will start asking questions on "Millionaire"

Bill Maher: Letterman got off easy

Coming to Style Network: "What I Hate About Me"

Do TNT's Rainn Wilson ads rip off MTV's Jimmy the Cab Driver?

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