Thursday, January 7, 2010

January 7, 2010

NBC's late-night plan: Leno at 11:35, Conan at 12:05, Fallon at 1:05
According to the New York Times, the Peacock is seriously discussing a plan that would restore Jay Leno to 11:35 in a 30-minute format, which would bump Conan to 12:05, airing directly opposite "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and Fallon to 1:05. Though as the NY Times points out no final decision has been made. "We remain committed to keeping Conan O’Brien on NBC," NBC said in a statement Thursday evening. "He is a valued part of our late-night line-up, as he has been for more than 16 years and is one of the most respected entertainers on television." PLUS: What will NBC air at 10 o'clock?
Conan could retain "Tonight" name, so NBC wouldn't be in breach of contract
NBC could keep Conan from jumping to a rival for 2 years — but it'll cost $25M
Conan declined to address the shakeup in his monologue
Conan reportedly "pissed": TMZ says he has 2 choices — 12 AM or leave NBC
Watch Leno joke about the cancelation reports
Leno's 11:35 return could happen as soon as early March, after the Olympics


Jay Leno jokes about his NBC future

"I don't think there is any truth to the rumors," he said on Thursday's "Jay Leno Show." "See, it's always been my experience that NBC only cancels you when you're in first place. So we are fine. We are OK." PLUS: Has Leno been subliminally telegraphing his "Tonight" return each night?


Fox pulls "Our Little Genius" so it can be re-shot

Mark Burnett said in a statement: "I recently discovered that there was an issue with how some information was relayed to contestants during the pre-production of 'Our Little Genius.' As a result, I am not comfortable delivering the episodes without re-shooting them."


O.C. "Real Housewife" star hit with divorce over adultery claim

Tamra Barney's husband claims in court documents that she has "been verbally abusive and has committed acts of disloyalty and infidelity."


Homer Simpson delivers the Letterman Top 10

Watch a preview of the "Top Ten Things I've Learned From the Last 20 Years of Television."


"Glee's" Madonna set list leaked

Rachel will perform in at least six of the 10 songs, starting with "What It Feels for a Girl."


"Bones" bringing back Zack

Eric Millegan will return for the 100th episode.

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January 7, 2010

Report: Jay Leno moving back to 11:35, Conan in limbo
So claims TMZ: "We've learned Jay's 10:00 PM show will go on hiatus February 1. After the Olympics, Jay will take back his 11:30 PM time slot. What has not been decided — whether Jay's show will be a half hour, followed by Conan, or whether Jay's show will be an hour and NBC says sayonara to Mr. O'Brien." UPDATE: NBC execs confirm to the New York Times that there has been talk of restoring Leno to the 11:35 timeslot.


"Rescue Me's" Andrea Roth is pregnant

It's not clear whether her pregnancy will be written into next season, which is currently in production.


Stephanie Pratt sentenced to 3 years probation

"The Hills" star must attend AA, pay a fine and attend a 12-week alcohol education program after her DUI charges were dropped in exchange for a no contest plea.


Joe Torre gets visit from "Castle"

The Dodgers manager will appear when Castle investigates the murder of a famous baseball player.


Gary Coleman talks about his seizure

Walking with a cane, the "Diff'rent Strokes" stars says he had a "little seizure activity." He's also upset that he's about to appear naked in an upcoming movie.


CBS' midseason schedule revealed

"Rules of Engagement" will temporarily dislodge "Accidentally on Purpose" on Mondays, while "Miami Medical" from Jerry Bruckheimer debuts on April 2nd, replacing "Numbers."

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January 7, 2010

"Bachelor" babe denies sleeping with a producer
Bachelorette Rozlyn Papa tells Radar: "No, I did not have a sexual relationship with a producer on the show," adding: "I had a relationship with someone on the show that didn't benefit them … We remained really close but we are not dating now."


Report: "Jay Leno Show" is on verge of cancelation

According to FTVLive, an industry blog, Leno's 10 o'clock show has been deemed "a failure." In response, NBC denies Leno is being canceled, saying in a statement, "Jay’s show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network." PLUS: NBC could announce Leno's fate this Sunday.


John Krasinski to make his "Office" directorial debut

The isn't the first directing stint for the actor, who helmed the independent film Brief Interviews with Hideous Men." (8th item)


"Survivor's" choices of heroes and villains are seriously screwed up

Why is Candicae a hero? Why is Sandra a villain?


Ellen tells Simon Cowell: I'll be hard on you, too!

The "Idol" judges, in their first joint interview, promise they'll be frank with each other.  "If he’s rude, I’m going to let him know he’s rude," says Ellen."

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January 7, 2010

Greg Grunberg: "Heroes" will be back because we're ending the season with a cliffhanger
"It is cliffhanger-y and exciting," Grunberg says of the recently completed season finalee, "but it is nowhere near an end to a series that people are so invested in. It does not tie everything up in a neat bow… I don’t have any doubt that the show will be back.”


MTV confirms "The Real World" will be back in New Orleans

Ten years later, MTV is heading back to The Big Easy for the franchise's 24th season.


"Monk" creator moves to TBS for a Philly detective drama

"Uncle Nigel," from Andy Breckman, will follow a straight-laced police detective who clashes with his nephew/fellow cop.


Gay group demands Letterman apologize for transgender joke

The Human Rights Campaign didn't like this skit in which Alan Kalter feigned "Trans panic" over Obama's historic appointment to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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ODDS & ENDS

January 7, 2010

Artie Lange attempted suicide by stabbing himself — listen to Howard Stern's reaction / Part 2

Coming soon: A TV set with no wires // Little TVs are all the rage

Ryan O'Neal to play a "90210" daddy

MTV to bring entire "Jersey Shore" cast back // Snooki: I might have a sex tape

Gary Coleman released from the hospital after suffering a seizure

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