From the daily archives:

Monday, December 7, 2009

December 7, 2009

"CSI" creator to tackle "Cyber Crimes" on CBS
Anthony Zuiker's new project will follow government agents as they try to stop Internet offenses.


"The Bonnie Hunt Show" canceled

The show, in its 2nd season, wasn't renewed for a 3rd after delivering low ratings.


Domestic violence group blasts "SNL" for Tiger Woods skit

“There’s nothing funny about this story, particularly if violence was part of the events that took place,” said the head of the National Coalition for Domestic Violence . “It diminishes people’s support for victims of domestic violence.”


Kristen Wiig to host SNL's "A Very Gilly Christmas"

The Dec. 17 special will feature Wiig as Gilly introducing classic "SNL" holiday sketches.


Pauley Shore sues his brother

The lawsuit against Peter Shore is over the famous Comedy Store. Pauley Shore claims he is being edged out from the business that his mom made a success.


Elizabeth Banks to romance Jack Donaghy

She's set to appear in at least four "30 Rock" episodes.


Susan Boyle to sing at the White House?

Rumor has it that the "Got Talent" singer has been asked to perform for the Obamas, though nothing has been confirmed.


Audrina Patridge returning to "The Hills"

It took weeks of negotiations to get her onboard for Season 6.

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December 7, 2009

"Family Ties" child star Brian Bonsall arrested after bar brawl
The actor who played little Andy had been on the run from the cops following a 2007 bar brawl.


John Stamos the victim of an extortion plot

A couple wanted $680,000 from Stamos for some embarrassing party photos from 2004.


Ex-"Idol" drug addict Jessica Sierra gives birth to a boy

The Season 4 contestant, who went on appear on "Celebrity Rehab," welcomed Kayden Cash, on Dec. 5.


Michelle Duggar rushed to the hospital

The pregnant "18 Kids and Counting" star is being treated for gallbladder issues.


"Parks and Rec" = The Wu Tang Klan of comedy?

Questlove thinks so. Aziz Ansari agrees.


"Divorce Court" and "Judge Alex" renewed through 2012

That'll extend "Divorce Court's" long run, currently at 11 years.


"Amazing Race" winners: Why not get married on CBS?

Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney discuss what they plan to do with their winnings.

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December 7, 2009

CBS urges men to get their women pap smears for the holidays
The public service announcements come in two flavors — one for Christmas and one for Hanukkah.


VH1 gets in bed with "Basketball Wives"

The reality show, coming in March, will follow the significant others of NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal, Eric Williams, Antoine Walker, Jermaine O’Neal and Udonis Haslem.


Oprah did not personally call Tiger Woods over the weekend

A report that she gave Tiger advice and offered him a spot on her show is false, according to her spokesperson. Though her people do want him to sit down for an interview.


"The Jay Leno Show" has tapped into a wealth of young comic talent

The 13 comedy correspondents hired to help fill Leno's comedy quota are amazed by all the NBC resources they now have at their disposal.


Oxygen's "The Russell Simmons Project" will follow the music mogul's assistants

The reality show will capture the women who "manage his business deals… family life, party planning and love life."


Watch a sneak peek of A&E Jackson family reality show

Jermaine cries in this clip, filmed before Michael's death.


Is Obama creating a reality TV presidency?

Aside from the Salahis, Obama's White House has become the most camera-infested place since "Big Brother."

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December 7, 2009

"Glee's" Puck: "I hate the mohawk"
“I’m so over the mohawk, I’m not gonna lie,” says Mark Salling of the hairstyle he's had since four months before auditioning for "Glee." PLUS: "Glee" co-creator says, "The point of the show is that every teenager is a geek."


"Desperate Housewives" doesn't reveal who died

Did last night's cliffhanger cheat viewers? PLUS: Plane crash pulls in 14.71 million viewers.


Mr. Burns was No. 1 in NYC mayoral write-in voting

"The Simpsons" character had 27 votes, beating out Teddy Roosevelt and Hitler.


Why isn't Fox suing Tijuana's Simpson's Brewing Company, makers of Duff Beer?

Or the better question is: "Why hasn't Fox licensed any beverage maker to brew Duff Beer yet?"


"Sesame Street" dumps Mattell for Hasbro

Sesame Workshop and Hasbro have signed a 10-year partnership deal.


Can Elisha Cuthbert save "The Forgotten"?

The "24' star will appear on the Christian Slater series starting in February.


"FlashForward" creator: 3-month hiatus is a good thing

The new schedule, he says, "really lets us get our momentum going in a way that the old schedule just wouldn't have."


Ryan Seacrest: The invisible man?

The host of "American Idol" is everywhere yet nowhere with his particular celebrity status. As the NY Times notes, "With almost any other public figure, such colossal overexposure would cause a backlash, but Seacrest has escaped this fate by remaining mysteriously elusive."

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ODDS & ENDS

December 7, 2009

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen will perform on the season finale of "SYTYCD"

Did Showtime have to spoil "Dexter"? // John Lithgow on playing the Trinity Killer

Vanessa Williams' brother cast as her "Ugly Betty" twin

Does Joss Whedon thrive on rejection?: "Dollhouse" went from mediocre to memorable

Blake Lively and "SNL" do "Gossip Girl Staten Island" // Andrew McCarthy to direct "Gossip"

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December 7, 2009

Ray Romano's "Men of a Certain Age isn't some "Bucket List" joke-fest
The TNT series debuting tonight really gets the midlife crisis men face right, says Tim Goodman. "There's some spot-on and sharp humor throughout, but it never gets too light and breezy," he says. "There's an underlying seriousness – just shy of real gravitas – that anchors the series. If 'Men Of A Certain Age' eschews the easy clichés as it has in the first few episodes, there's real potential for drama here (though it's TNT – nothing is going to be too heavy). A series that honestly looks at aging, change and the reluctant acceptance of who you are and what you've accomplished would be great for television. You can only have so many vacant teen vampire dramas."
It's surpringly good — even if you hated "Raymond" // A middling drama
How did "Men" make it on air in our youth-obssesssed age?
Warning: Young viewers might become very sad // It's a miraculously good show
Andre Braugher on playing pudgy // Romano: "Yes, I'm nervous about this"
"Men" co-creator: TNT doesn't micromanage Romano

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