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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