Report: Fox close to ending "24"
This year's 8th season appears to be the last, according to Variety, which says that both Fox and 20th Century Fox TV are ready to end the Kiefer Sutherland series due to rising costs. Says Variety: "Studio and network execs declined comment — but it’s believed that the final decision will be made in the next day or two. Move is not a huge surprise, but still reps the end of an era for Fox." The end of the series doesn't mean the end of the franchise, however. Jack Bauer could be headed to the big-screen.
Letterman takes time on his show to thank the D.A.
"I was concerned," Dave said on tonight's "Late Show," "and full of anxiety and nervous and worried. And the people in the District Attorney’s office said, 'This will be handled professionally, this will be handled skillfully, and appropriately' … Well, the matter was resolved today, and they were exactly right – it was handled professionally, skillfully and appropriately."
Leno continues to top Letterman, but Dave beats Jay among important viewers
On Monday night Jay eked out a win over Letterman, but Dave won in the all-important 18-49 demo.
It's official: "Jersey Shore" is moving to Miami
South Beach will welcome the "Jersey" gang in the next few weeks.
Mark Saling denies "Glee" off-screen relationship with Naya Rivera
His rep is denying a TV Guide report: "Mark is not in a committed relationship at this time as his primary focus has been his work."
Keri Russell joins Will Arnett on "Arrested Development" creator's new Fox comedy
She'll play a charitable tree-hugger who attracts Arnett in "Wilde Kingdom."
Jimmy Smits joins Conan O'Brien's NBC "Justice" pilot
Smits will also co-exec produce the drama about aSupreme Court justice who leaves the bench to start his own private practice.
Don and Betty Draper, Roger Sterling and Joan Holloway will each get their own dolls. But as Stuart Elliott notes, the dolls represent a departure for Barbie: "That two dolls represent a relationship outside wedlock, and Don Draper’s propensity for adultery, may be firsts for the Barbie world since the brand’s introduction five decades ago. But for the sake of the Barbie image, her immersion in the “Mad Men” era will go only so far: The dolls come with period accessories like hats, overcoats, pearls and padded undergarments, but no cigarettes, ashtrays, martini glasses or cocktail shakers."
Robert Halderman pleaded guilty this afternoon to one count of attempted grand larceny in the second degree. He was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and 1,000 hours of community service. After his hearing, Halderman said in a prepared statement: "I just wanted to say again I apologize to Mr. Letterman, his family, to Stephanie Birkitt, her family, and certainly to my friends and family. I will not be doing any interviews, and I thank you all for your patience." PLUS: 
This morning, Kelly Ripa asked Andy — who, unlike Conan, is allowed to go on TV — if he still had any ill feelings toward NBC or Leno. "Um, yes. Yes, I do," Conan's sidekick responded to applause. "Why wouldn't I? Why wouldn't I? I mean, my God, I'd be some sort of self-hater…I mean, NBC definitely…everybody said they were gonna do something, and then they didn't. They all said years ago, 'We're gonna do something,' and then they didn't." PLUS: Richter says a tour is a "distinct possibility."
